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Event:
SFL 40 | Simon vs Stallion
Date: Jan 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Lund throws a leg kick that is checked
and Barnhardt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barnhardt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barnhardt takes one to the side of the head.
Lund changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lund misses with a body shot.
Lund lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Barnhardt throws a head kick but Lund moves out of range.
Lund looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barnhardt sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Barnhardt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lund.
Lund lands with a right hand.
Lund's jab looks to have found its range, popping Barnhardt under the eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lund misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barnhardt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barnhardt misses with a head kick.
Lund works Barnhardt's body with a nice hook.
Barnhardt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lund avoids the body shot from Barnhardt.
Barnhardt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lund misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Barnhardt throws a body shot but no joy.
Lund is looking for the big counter here.
Barnhardt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lund.
That kick from Lund tenderised Barnhardt's leg. Barnhardt is trying to keep his angry face on.
A bone on bone clash there as Barnhardt blocks the leg kick.
Barnhardt throws a head kick that misses.
Barnhardt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick from Lund misses.
Lund throws a body shot but no joy.
Lund bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Barnhardt's head backwards.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lund.
Barnhardt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barnhardt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lund throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lund swings for the body but Barnhardt moves out of range.
Lund throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barnhardt lands with a nice body punch.
Lund tried to score with a low kick but Barnhardt checks it.
Aaron Lund seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Barnhardt throws a good cross that connects.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lund lands a nice shot to the body.
Barnhardt misses with a lunging right hand
and Lund cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lund tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Barnhardt is able to avoid easily.
Barnhardt jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Lund moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A head kick misses from Barnhardt.
Lund let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Barnhardt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lund now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Barnhardt lands a head kick!
Barnhardt throws a head kick that misses.
Lund has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Lund connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lund throws out a powerful jab.
Lund throws a leg kick but Barnhardt sees it coming and moves out of range.
Barnhardt throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lund's head.
Lund throws a body shot but no joy.
Barnhardt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barnhardt throws a sloppy head kick and Lund moves out of range easily.
Barnhardt sets himself, and Lund steps forward looking for the clinch! Barnhardt avoids it this time.
Lund connects with a looping right hand.
Barnhardt gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T3#
Lund ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnhardt moves away.
Barnhardt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lund. Lund obviously looking to wear him down.
Barnhardt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lund was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnhardt.
Lund is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Barnhardt had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Barnhardt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lund swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barnhardt moves out of range of the leg kick from Lund.
Lund looks for the body kick but Barnhardt saw that one coming.
Barnhardt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lund.
Lund looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnhardt is just out of range.
Lund uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barnhardt.
Barnhardt misses with a head kick.
Lund checks a leg kick.
Lund wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lund tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barnhardt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barnhardt does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Lund throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Lund avoids the head kick by Barnhardt.
Lund swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barnhardt checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T4#
Barnhardt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lund.
Lund looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lund ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnhardt moves away.
A low kick lands for Barnhardt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Lund misses.
Lund with a jab.
Lund scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lund missing with a left hand there. Barnhardt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barnhardt shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Barnhardt lands a high kick!
A nice leg kick from Lund, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Barnhardt does it's job there.
Barnhardt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barnhardt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lund chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lund avoids the head kick by Barnhardt.
Lund ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Lund dominated that round.
That's time! Barnhardt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Barnhardt blocks a low kick nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Barnhardt misses its target.
Lund misses with a low kick as Barnhardt jumps back.
A low kick lands for Lund.
Barnhardt takes a swing at Lund's ribcage but misses.
A low kick lands for Barnhardt.
Lund looks to land a body kick but Barnhardt moved away.
Barnhardt loads up on a big right hand but Lund slips the punch.
Lund looks to land a left hand but Barnhardt moved out of range nicely.
Lund blocks a head kick by Barnhardt.
And Lund responds with a good body kick, but Barnhardt manages to step out the way in time.
Barnhardt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Barnhardt tries a head kick but it misses.
Lund takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lund lands a jab to Barnhardt's midsection.
Barnhardt misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lund looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A head kick misses from Barnhardt.
Lund looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnhardt is just out of range.
Barnhardt thinks about countering with a body kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Barnhardt might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Barnhardt throws a nice looking combination but Lund bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lund looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnhardt is just out of range.#T1#
Lund swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lund.
Lund throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnhardt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Lund as he connects with a hook.
Barnhardt misses with a kick to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Lund there.
Lund lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barnhardt misses with a straight right.
Barnhardt checks a low kick from Lund.
Lund avoids the head kick by Barnhardt.
Lund scores with a shot to the body.
Lund bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Barnhardt's head.
The fighters circling - Barnhardt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barnhardt throws a low kick but Lund moves out of range easily.
Lund looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice shot lands for Lund.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnhardt moves out of range of the strikes.
Barnhardt swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lund swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL#
Barnhardt gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Lund.
Lund misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Lund.
Barnhardt has Lund pushed against the cage.
Barnhardt swings wildly with an uppercut but Lund uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lund on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lund looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Barnhardt wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lund lands an elbow just above Barnhardt 's eye.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lund pressing his opponent against the cage.
Barnhardt misses with the head strike.
Lund lands a damaging elbow.
Lund has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lund dodges an elbow strike from Barnhardt.
#T3#
Lund swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lund lands a shoulder strike.
Barnhardt is looking to control Lund's arms but Lund gets an underhook and turns him. Now Barnhardt has his back to the cage.
Barnhardt is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Barnhardt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barnhardt taking a breather.
Lund blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barnhardt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lund. #CUT2#It looks like Ronnie Barnhardt has been cut.
Barnhardt is looking to break free of the clinch but Lund has double underhooks.
Barnhardt is looking to break free of the clinch but Lund has double underhooks.
Lund pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Barnhardt prevents a body shot from Lund.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lund.
Lund misses with the head strike.
Barnhardt misses with a punch on the inside.
Lund digs a right hand underneath Barnhardt's ribcage. Barnhardt let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barnhardt blocks a body shot from Lund.
Lund scores with a shot to the side of Barnhardt's head.
Lund tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barnhardt's elbow.
Barnhardt throws a head punch that misses.
Barnhardt tries a body shot but Lund blocks it.
#T4#
Barnhardt blocks an elbow strike.
Lund can't find room to land a body shot as Barnhardt controls the action.
Lund lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lund lands an elbow just above Barnhardt 's eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lund on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Barnhardt just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lund's brow.
Barnhardt has had enough of the clinch but Lund keeps him there for the moment.
Lund lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lund misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lund creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lund lands a right hand.
Barnhardt missing with knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Barnhardt swings wildly with an uppercut but Lund uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lund misses with an elbow over the top.
Barnhardt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lund is defending well for now.
Barnhardt throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Barnhardt is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lund lands a left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Lund showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ronnie Barnhardt's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Lund throws a leg kick that is checked
and Barnhardt counters with a nice uppercut.
Lund connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lund dips to his left and cracks Barnhardt with an uppercut!
Aaron Lund seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lund takes one on the button.
Barnhardt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Barnhardt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lund just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBarnhardt.
Barnhardt looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Barnhardt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lund moves away.
Lund swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lund just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBarnhardt.
Barnhardt looks to score with a jab to the body but Lund is just out of range.
Lund moves out of range of the body kick from Barnhardt.
Lund connects with a solid leg kick.
Lund loads up on a big right hand but Barnhardt slips the punch.
Lund looks to land a left hand but Barnhardt moved out of range nicely.
Lund just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBarnhardt.
Lund throws a wild body kick that Barnhardt sees coming a mile off.
Ronnie Barnhardt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lund fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barnhardt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnhardt misses with a wild combination.
#T1#
Barnhardt throws a poor cross that misses
and Lund counters with a left and a right that stings Barnhardt.
Barnhardt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lund manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barnhardt looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lund connects with a body shot.
Lund smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lund connects with a crisp jab.
Barnhardt misses with a head kick.
Lund misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnhardt.
It looked like Barnhardt was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lund lands with a good body shot.
Barnhardt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Lund closes the distance and pushes Barnhardt back into the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lund.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lund pushes Barnhardt back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lund can't find room to land a body shot as Barnhardt controls the action.
Barnhardt misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Barnhardt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lund slips a jab from Barnhardt.#T2#
Barnhardt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lund.
Lund throws a leg kick which misses Barnhardt's front leg but catches the back leg as Barnhardt tries to avoid it. #CL2#
Lund moves into range and clinches up with Barnhardt.#BC#
Barnhardt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barnhardt misses with the combination.
Lund looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnhardt is just out of range.
Barnhardt went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lund misses with a two punch combination.
Barnhardt takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Barnhardt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barnhardt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnhardt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lund lands a jab to the nose.
A lazy left from Lund finds it's target.
Barnhardt throws a head kick that misses.
Jab by Lund.
Barnhardt shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T3#
Lund connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lund lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lund defending well as Barnhardt loads up on a big left hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lund. That's going to slow Barnhardt down.
Lund connects with a solid leg kick.
Barnhardt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lund.
Aaron Lund is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lund blocks a head kick by Barnhardt.
Barnhardt misses with an uppercut. Lund saw that one coming.
Barnhardt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lund.
Lund moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Barnhardt gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lund throws a body shot but no joy.
Barnhardt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lund throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Lund. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lund.
Barnhardt scoring well with a low kick there.
#T4#
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!
Barnhardt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ronnie Barnhardt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lund connects with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Lund. Beautiful body shot.
Lund throws a leg kick that misses.
Lund looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnhardt is just out of range.
Barnhardt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lund sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lund looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A low kick from Barnhardt is predictable there
and Lund counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lund throws a front kick that sends Barnhardt stumbling back into the cage.
Nice cross by Lund.
Lund lands a glancing blow to the side of Barnhardt's head.
Barnhardt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lund pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Barnhardt will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lund scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barnhardt doesn't seem bothered though.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lund.
Lund looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Barnhardt throws a sloppy head kick and Lund moves out of range easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Lund comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lund has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Lund!
Aaron Lund got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!' |
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Event:
SFL 33 | Fusi vs Simard
Date: Dec 13, 2020 |
#R1#
Good work by Ziyaeddin as he checks the leg kick.
Ziyaeddin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ziyaeddin lands with a good body shot.
Barnhardt tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ziyaeddin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Barnhardt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ziyaeddin throws out a loose jab but Barnhardt uses good head movement to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Ziyaeddin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Barnhardt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ziyaeddin misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Barnhardt.
Ziyaeddin takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnhardt moves out of range of the strikes.
Barnhardt scores with a push kick.
Ziyaeddin defending well as Barnhardt loads up on a big left hand.
Jab, jab by Barnhardt - just one landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnhardt throws a low kick but Ziyaeddin moves out of range easily. #T1#
Ziyaeddin misses the shot to the body.
Barnhardt throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Ziyaeddin counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Barnhardt! #SUB#
Ziyaeddin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ziyaeddin with the ground and pound but Barnhardt regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Ziyaeddin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ziyaeddin trying to pass the guard but Barnhardt defending well. #T2#
Barnhardt wants to improve his position but Ziyaeddin is controlling well.
#SUB#
Ziyaeddin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barnhardt is just riding it out for now. Ziyaeddin eventually gives up the hold.
Ziyaeddin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnhardt keeps working.
Ziyaeddin missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Ziyaeddin trying to control the action but Barnhardt is working from the bottom.
Barnhardt trying to control here.
Ziyaeddin not doing much here.
Barnhardt is not content to let Ziyaeddin control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ziyaeddin passes the guard and advances to mount! #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ziyaeddin is stalling here but it's allowed Barnhardt to get half guard.
Ziyaeddin wants to take a breather but Barnhardt is having none of it.
Barnhardt is trying to maintain the position but Ziyaeddin is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ziyaeddin works his foot free and advances to mount.
Ziyaeddin throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Amir Ziyaeddin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Ziyaeddin swings for the body but Barnhardt moves out of range.
Barnhardt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ziyaeddin misses with a body shot.
Barnhardt tries a head kick but it misses.
Barnhardt throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ziyaeddin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ronnie Barnhardt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barnhardt avoids the body shot from Ziyaeddin.
Ziyaeddin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ziyaeddin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Barnhardt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ziyaeddin.
Barnhardt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ziyaeddin circles away quickly and effectively.
Barnhardt throws a body shot but no joy.
Ziyaeddin is looking to wear down Barnhardt with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnhardt doesn't manage to clinch there - Ziyaeddin circles away.
Barnhardt scores with a head kick.
#TD#
Barnhardt gets caught flat footed, as Ziyaeddin shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ziyaeddin passes Barnhardt's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1#
Ziyaeddin tries to pass to full mount but Barnhardt defends it.
Ziyaeddin trying to control the action but Barnhardt is working from the bottom.
Barnhardt has hold of Ziyaeddin's hands but Ziyaeddin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ziyaeddin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Ziyaeddin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Barnhardt defends it well.
Ziyaeddin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barnhardt knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ziyaeddin moves into full mount! Barnhardt won't be happy about that! #T2#
Ziyaeddin thowing shots but they're missing.
Barnhardt is wriggling around trying to escape.
Barnhardt wants to hold on but Ziyaeddin pushes him away.
Ziyaeddin controlling from mount. #SUB#
Barnhardt defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ziyaeddin.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ziyaeddin avoids the attempt from Barnhardt to control.
Amir Ziyaeddin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3##SUB#
Ziyaeddin is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Barnhardt has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Barnhardt! #SUB#
Ziyaeddin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barnhardt defends well.#SUB#
Ziyaeddin has his foot on Barnhardt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barnhardt works his way back into a safe position though.
Ziyaeddin 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#
Ziyaeddin works his way into side control. #T4#
Barnhardt defending against the ground and pound.
We've been hearing that Ziyaeddin has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Ziyaeddin controls the position from side control.#SUB#
Ziyaeddin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ziyaeddin is putting a hurting on Barnhardt here, landing some big shots from side control.
Ziyaeddin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barnhardt can do to turn this around?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ziyaeddin trying to control the action but Barnhardt is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Amir Ziyaeddin dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Barnhardt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ziyaeddin.
Barnhardt throws a low kick but Ziyaeddin avoids it.
Ronnie Barnhardt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barnhardt blocks a jab.
Barnhardt throws a wild body kick that Ziyaeddin sees coming a mile off.
Barnhardt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barnhardt throws a sloppy head kick and Ziyaeddin moves out of range easily.
Barnhardt misses with a body shot.
Barnhardt falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Ziyaeddin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Barnhardt won't be happy with that.
Barnhardt can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ziyaeddin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnhardt keeps working. #T1#
Barnhardt tries to improve position but can't.
Ziyaeddin looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Barnhardt is avoiding damage well.
Ziyaeddin is looking to take a break and control but Barnhardt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barnhardt is trying to control Ziyaeddin's posture but Ziyaeddin avoids it.
Barnhardt defending against the ground and pound.
Amir Ziyaeddin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Barnhardt is trying to escape the position but Ziyaeddin is controlling the position.
Ziyaeddin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ziyaeddin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ziyaeddin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnhardt was well out of range. Poor timing from Ziyaeddin.
Barnhardt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ziyaeddin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Barnhardt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jab from Ziyaeddin.#T3#
Barnhardt tries a head kick but it misses.
Ziyaeddin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Barnhardt throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
so Ziyaeddin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ziyaeddin passes into half guard.
Ziyaeddin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Ziyaeddin.
Ronnie Barnhardt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
And that's the end of the fight!
Amir Ziyaeddin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ziyaeddin, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amir Ziyaeddin!
A relieved looking Amir Ziyaeddin 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:
SFL 26 | Fusi vs Murhapuro
Date: Nov 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hartwell White scores with a nice head shot.
Hartwell White scores with a nice head shot.
Barnhardt wants to clinch.
Hartwell White connects with a body shot that sends Barnhardt's belly button to the back.
Barnhardt feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hartwell Whites jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Barnhardt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A leg kick checked by Barnhardt.
Barnhardt moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hartwell White keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barnhardt.
Hartwell White now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Barnhardt throws the kick towards the body but Hartwell White avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnhardt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Barnhardt darts in and clinches Hartwell White up against the cage.
Barnhardt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hartwell White.
I was talking to Barnhardt's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hartwell White blocks an uppercut.
Hartwell White tries to throw a body punch but Barnhardt avoids it by throwing Hartwell White back against the cage.
Hartwell White misses with some punches.
#T1#
Barnhardt takes a shot to the head.
Hartwell White has a couple of punches blocked by Barnhardt.
Hartwell White working aggressively here.
Hartwell White working aggressively here.
Hartwell White tries to throw a body punch but Barnhardt avoids it by throwing Hartwell White back against the cage. #BC2#
Hartwell White breaks from the clinch.
Barnhardt throws an overhand right that lands on Hartwell White's shoulder, as Hartwell White tries to avoid the shot.
Hartwell White moves out of range of the body kick.
Barnhardt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hartwell White looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barnhardt throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hartwell White stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barnhardt.
Hartwell White swings widly with a right hand
letting Barnhardt counter with a right hand.
Hartwell White jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Barnhardt.
Barnhardt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hartwell White throws a shot from downtown. Barnhardt moves away and avoids it.
Barnhardt looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hartwell White misses with a wild body shot.
Nice shot lands for Barnhardt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Barnhardt.
Barnhardt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hartwell White.
Hartwell White lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Barnhardt plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hartwell White misses with a left hand
and Barnhardt counters with a left and a right that stings Hartwell White.
Hartwell White has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hartwell White misses with a wild body shot.
Barnhardt throws a sloppy head kick and Hartwell White moves out of range easily.
Barnhardt backing away here, and Hartwell White unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Barnhardt misses with an uppercut.
Barnhardt connects with a solid leg kick.
Barnhardt checks the leg kick.
Barnhardt half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hartwell White scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barnhardt in his tracks.
Hartwell White tries to work over Barnhardt's front leg with a kick but Barnhardt checks it.
Barnhardt wants to clinch but Hartwell White slips to the side
and Hartwell White counters with a left to the body.
Hartwell White motions for Barnhardt to come forward. Hartwell White throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hartwell White with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barnhardt checks a leg kick.
Barnhardt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hartwell White now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T3#
Barnhardt lands a leg kick that knocks Hartwell White off balance momentarily.
Barnhardt connects with a looping right hand.
Hartwell White jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Barnhardt slips a straight right by Hartwell White.
Barnhardt misses with a looping left.
A punch combination from Barnhardt misses.
Hartwell White pivots, looking for a leg kick but Barnhardt is out of range and Hartwell White settles back down.
Hartwell White misses with an uppercut.
Barnhardt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hartwell White.
Hartwell White connects with the punch.
Hartwell White connects with a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hartwell White, as that shot connected.
Barnhardt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnhardt dodges the punch combination from Hartwell White.
Barnhardt tries a head kick but it misses.
#T4#
Hartwell White connects with a body shot.
Hartwell White throws a leg kick but Barnhardt sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hartwell White swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barnhardt lands a front kick.#CL#
Hartwell White tries to keep at a distance but Barnhardt has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Barnhardt on the inside. #BC#
Barnhardt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barnhardt tries a head kick but it misses.
Hartwell White is looking to slow Barnhardt down with leg kicks.
Barnhardt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barnhardt misses with a combination
and Hartwell White counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barnhardt throws a body kick that misses.
A slow jab from Barnhardt misses its intended target.
Walter Hartwell White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hartwell White misses with a looping right.
Barnhardt takes a swing at Hartwell White's ribcage but misses.
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 Ronnie Barnhardt will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Barnhardt tries a head kick but it misses.
Hartwell White swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barnhardt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hartwell White throws a shot from downtown. Barnhardt moves away and avoids it.
Barnhardt lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Barnhardt throws a head kick that misses
and Hartwell White counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A cross from Hartwell White lands.
Barnhardt throws a sloppy head kick
and Hartwell White connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barnhardt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hartwell White.
Barnhardt misses with a hook to the body
and Hartwell White counters with a stiff right hand.
Hartwell White swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Barnhardt throws a head kick that misses.
Hartwell White swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barnhardt.
Hartwell White cracks Barnhardt with a good jab.
Hartwell White moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hartwell White misses with an attempted mid kick.
Barnhardt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barnhardt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Hartwell White.
A head kick misses from Barnhardt. #T1#
Barnhardt misses with a low kick.
Hartwell White pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Barnhardt back to the cage. Hartwell White follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Barnhardt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hartwell White stuns Barnhardt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Barnhardt throws a low kick but Hartwell White avoids it.
Hartwell White fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnhardt manages to avoid it.
Walter Hartwell White seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barnhardt on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hartwell White dodges the punch combination from Barnhardt.
It seemed like Hartwell White was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hartwell White connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barnhardt's hands.
Barnhardt fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Hartwell White on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Barnhardt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hartwell White swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hartwell White.
Barnhardt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hartwell White.
Hartwell White checks a leg kick.
Hartwell White let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Barnhardt takes the fight into the clinch.
Barnhardt presses Hartwell White against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Barnhardt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Hartwell White breaks the clinch.
Barnhardt checks a low kick from Hartwell White.
Hartwell White jabs Barnhardt right on the nose. Barnhardt blinks but takes it well.
Hartwell White scores with a leg kick.
Hartwell White swats away the attempt to clinch by Barnhardt.
Barnhardt avoids the body shot from Hartwell White.
Hartwell White with a body punch. A glancing blow.
No joy there for Barnhardt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barnhardt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hartwell White moves away.
Hartwell White jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hartwell White scores with a punch to the head.#T3#
Hartwell White misses with a leg kick.
Hartwell White takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Barnhardt tries to move into range but Hartwell White moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hartwell White looks for the body kick but Barnhardt saw that one coming.
Barnhardt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A telegraphed right hand from Hartwell White misses the target.
Barnhardt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hartwell White is out of range.
Barnhardt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hartwell White takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Barnhardt misses the jab.
Hartwell White looks to land a right hand but Barnhardt moved out of range.
Hartwell White lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Barnhardt is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hartwell White lands a nice hook to Barnhardt's body. Barnhardt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Barnhardt throws out a leg kick but Hartwell White moves out of range and Barnhardt only half commits.
Hartwell White misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barnhardt throws a quick counter head kick but Hartwell White was just out of range.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Hartwell White finds it's way through Barnhardt's defenses.
Barnhardt takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hartwell White is looking to chop away at Barnhardt's legs.
Hartwell White throws a nice outside leg kick.
Barnhardt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barnhardt is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hartwell White turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hartwell White connects with the punch.
Hartwell White takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Barnhardt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Barnhardt is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hartwell White throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hartwell White with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Barnhardt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hartwell White scores with a punch to the head.
Hartwell White looks to throw the jab but Barnhardt is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walter Hartwell White showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Barnhardt takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hartwell White missing with a left hand there. Barnhardt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barnhardt throws a lazy body kick
and Hartwell White counters with a stiff right hand.
Barnhardt ducks under a wild hook from Hartwell White.
Barnhardt lands a two punch combo.
Barnhardt looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hartwell White throws a hook but Barnhardt blocks it.
It looked like Barnhardt was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hartwell White.
Hartwell White comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Barnhardt throws a leg kick but Hartwell White moved away.
Barnhardt listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Hartwell White misses its intended target.
Barnhardt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hartwell White scores with a hook.
Ronnie Barnhardt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hartwell White tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnhardt was well out of range. Poor timing from Hartwell White.
Hartwell White has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barnhardt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hartwell White.
Hartwell White swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hartwell White lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1#
Hartwell White misses with a straight left.
Hartwell White is looking to score with low kicks.
A slow jab from Hartwell White misses its intended target.
Hartwell White misses with a straight right.
Barnhardt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barnhardt scores with a head kick.
#CUT#It looks like Walter Hartwell White has been cut.
Barnhardt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barnhardt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL#
Barnhardt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hartwell White, pushing him back against the cage.
Barnhardt lands a shoulder strike.
Hartwell White makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barnhardt misses with some punches.
#BC#
Barnhardt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barnhardt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hartwell White.
Hartwell White takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hartwell White fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barnhardt.#T2#
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!
Barnhardt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Hartwell White.
Barnhardt tries to clinch up.
Barnhardt avoids the head kick by Hartwell White.
Barnhardt just misses with a punch to the body.
Hartwell White just misses with a punch to the body.
Barnhardt misses with an uppercut.
Barnhardt misses with a low kick.
Barnhardt lands with a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Hartwell White.
Barnhardt tries a head kick but it misses.
Barnhardt scores with a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barnhardt on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hartwell White connects with an inside leg kick.
Barnhardt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Barnhardt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hartwell White paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That kick from Hartwell White tenderised Barnhardt's leg. Barnhardt is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barnhardt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hartwell White staying out of range there.
Barnhardt misses with a wild combination.
Hartwell White works the jab nicely.
Barnhardt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hartwell White.
A head kick by Barnhardt misses
and Hartwell White cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hartwell White scoring well with a low kick there.
Hartwell White misses with a low kick.
Hartwell White digs a good body shot into Barnhardt's ribs.
Hartwell White scores with the left hand. Barnhardt knows he should have avoided that one.
Barnhardt lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T4#
Hartwell White takes a kick to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hartwell White throws a head kick that half lands.
Barnhardt checks a low kick from Hartwell White.
A bone on bone clash there as Barnhardt blocks the leg kick.
Hartwell White throws out a loose jab but Barnhardt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hartwell White lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hartwell White scores with a jab to the body.
Hartwell White swings widly with a right hand
and Barnhardt counters with a left and a right that stings Hartwell White.
Hartwell White connects with the punch.
Barnhardt blocks a jab.
Hartwell White misses with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body kick from Barnhardt.
Hartwell White misses with a looping left.
Barnhardt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hartwell White moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Walter Hartwell White comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hartwell White 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Walter Hartwell White!
Walter Hartwell White thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SFL 18 | Caes de Guerra
Date: Oct 10, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hullu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barnhardt throws out the jab.
Hullu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barnhardt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Good exchange - Hullu coming out on top.
A low kick from Barnhardt is predictable there #TD2#
and Hullu counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hullu is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Barnhardt seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Barnhardt working a defensive guard here.
Barnhardt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hullu wants to pass the guard but Barnhardt is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnhardt is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hullu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnhardt swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Hullu showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Barnhardt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barnhardt trying to control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hullu slips nicely into half guard.
Barnhardt trying to control from the bottom.
Barnhardt is refusing to be controlled, as Hullu sits in half guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hullu passes to side control. #SUB2#
Hullu is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Barnhardt has escaped the position, nice work there.
Barnhardt wants to control but Hullu postures up.
Barnhardt is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Hullu is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Barnhardt is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Hullu is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Barnhardt knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3##SUB2#
Hullu is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Barnhardt has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Hullu is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Barnhardt knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Barnhardt is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hullu works to advance to full mount. Barnhardt defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hullu avoids the attempt from Barnhardt to control.
Barnhardt slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Barnhardt trying to hold on to Hullu's head to control him but Hullu postures up.
Barnhardt gets full guard.
Barnhardt controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hullu postures up.
Barnhardt keeping moving, preventing Hullu from controlling successfully.
Hullu looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heppu Hullu dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Hullu lands a jab to Barnhardt's midsection.
Barnhardt throws a lazy uppercut
and Hullu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hullu moves out of range of the body kick from Barnhardt.
Hullu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hullu takes a swing at Barnhardt's ribcage but misses.
Barnhardt went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A head kick misses from Barnhardt. #CL#
Barnhardt instigates a clinch.
Barnhardt wants to get back to striking at distance but Hullu won't allow it.
Hullu misses with a punch to the body.
Barnhardt working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Barnhardt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnhardt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barnhardt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barnhardt throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CUT#It looks like Heppu Hullu has been cut.
Hullu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hullu bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hullu looks to land a combination but Barnhardt avoids it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hullu tests Barnhardt's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Hullu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Barnhardt looking to throw knees to the head but Hullu is blocking nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Barnhardt.
Barnhardt is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Barnhardt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barnhardt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hullu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hullu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barnhardt.
Barnhardt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC#
Barnhardt manages to break the clinch.
Hullu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hullu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barnhardt throws a counter high kick but Hullu was just alert enough to avoid it.
Barnhardt wants to land a leg kick but Hullu is out of range.
Barnhardt misses with a hook.#T2#
Hullu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Barnhardt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hullu scrambles back to his feet.
Hullu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Barnhardt momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hullu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Barnhardt fails to land with a series of punches.
Barnhardt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barnhardt just misses with a punch to the body.
Hullu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Barnhardt but Barnhardt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hullu lands a jab.
Barnhardt misses with a straight left.
Barnhardt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hullu manages to avoid it.
Barnhardt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barnhardt throws a jab but it's blocked by Hullu.
Hullu is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hullu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Barnhardt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hullu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Hullu jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hullu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barnhardt.
Barnhardt throws a sloppy head kick
and Hullu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL2#
Hullu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Barnhardt, pushing him back against the cage.
Barnhardt is trying to break free.#BC#
Barnhardt breaks from the clinch.
Barnhardt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Barnhardt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hullu blocks a head kick by Barnhardt.
Hullu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hullu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ronnie Barnhardt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hullu with the inside leg kick.
Barnhardt scores with a head kick.
Ronnie Barnhardt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hullu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barnhardt at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hullu lands with an uppercut that bounces Barnhardt off the cage and back into range.#T4#
The fighters circling - Barnhardt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Heppu Hullu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice shot lands for Hullu.
Hullu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barnhardt. Hullu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hullu with the counter takedown but Barnhardt avoids it easily.
Hullu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Barnhardt closes the distance and pushes Hullu back into the cage.
Barnhardt tries a body shot but Hullu blocks it.
Hullu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hullu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hullu is working Barnhardt over against the cage.
Hullu struggles to land a body shot inside as Barnhardt controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hullu.
Hullu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barnhardt managing to block the knees to the body from Hullu.
Hullu tries to land knees in the clinch but Barnhardt avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Barnhardt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barnhardt throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Hullu counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hullu.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barnhardt keeping moving, preventing Hullu from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heppu Hullu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Heppu Hullu's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hullu moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hullu stuns Barnhardt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hullu scores with a spinning back kick!
Barnhardt misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Barnhardt.
Hullu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barnhardt's hands.
A head kick by Barnhardt misses #TD2#
and Hullu counters with a shoot takedown. Barnhardt fights it but they end up in guard.
Hullu passes Barnhardt's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hullu passes the guard and advances to mount!
Hullu takes Barnhardt's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Barnhardt is in trouble. #T1##SUB2#
Hullu looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Barnhardt is controlling Hullu 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. #SUB2#
Hullu is looking for a triangle but Barnhardt pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Hullu looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Barnhardt has picked Hullu up and slammed him! Hullu can't keep hold of the triangle and Barnhardt manages to pass to side control!
Hullu is looking to reverse the position.
Heppu Hullu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Hullu is trying to control Barnhardt's posture but Barnhardt avoids it.
Hullu is trying to improve his position.
Barnhardt wants to stand but Hullu has his arm trapped.
Barnhardt controlling the position from side mount.
Barnhardt's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T3#
Hullu is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Barnhardt off and has taken his back!
Barnhardt looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Hullu working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Barnhardt is in a bad position with Hullu working for a choke. Barnhardt manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Barnhardt has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Hullu looking for a guillotine here but Barnhardt defends easily.
#T4#
Barnhardt won't allow Hullu to sweep him here.
Ronnie Barnhardt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hullu keeping full guard, as Barnhardt tries to pass.
Barnhardt looking to sit in guard and control but Hullu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Barnhardt throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barnhardt 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.
Hullu wants to control from the top but Barnhardt keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Heppu Hullu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hullu 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight for Heppu Hullu!
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight for Heppu Hullu!
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Heppu Hullu!
Heppu Hullu wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Heppu Hullu, 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:
SFL 10 | Alpha Protocol
Date: Sep 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnhardt with a nice calf kick.
Tropper fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tropper throws a right hand that Barnhardt ducks under and follows up with a left that Barnhardt also avoids with ease.
Tropper misses with an uppercut. Barnhardt saw that one coming.
Barnhardt is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tropper 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.
Barnhardt is looking to clinch.
Tropper throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tropper misses with a two punch combination.
Barnhardt tries to land a leg kick but Tropper saw it coming and moves away.
Barnhardt throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tropper.
Tropper connects with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Tropper drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Tropper goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Barnhardt has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Tropper but great work by Barnhardt.
Tropper is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Tropper's face as Barnhardt controls the position. #T1#
Tropper is looking to regain half guard here but Barnhardt keeps moving and retains side control.
Tropper is not content to let Barnhardt control the position.
Tropper wants to control but Barnhardt postures up.
Tropper regains half guard.
Tropper is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tropper trying to get back to full guard but Barnhardt takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Tropper is desperately trying to improve his position but Barnhardt has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnhardt controlling the pace for now.
Tropper really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Barnhardt fails to move to back control.
Barnhardt takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Tropper sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Tropper is looking for a sweep. Barnhardt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barnhardt controlling the action here. #SUB#
Tropper is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnhardt pulls his head out easily.
Tropper is looking for a sweep. Barnhardt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barnhardt not doing much here.
Tropper wants to get back to full guard.#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.
Still in half guard, Barnhardt seems content to control.
Barnhardt trying to control the action but Tropper is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Barnhardt moves into range and clinches up with Tropper.#BC2#
Barnhardt breaks from the clinch.
Barnhardt throws a half hearted mid kick.
Barnhardt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tropper lands with an overhand left.
Tropper misses with a wild body shot.
Tropper moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBarnhardt.
Barnhardt throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Barnhardt scores with a push kick.
Tropper looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barnhardt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Barnhardt scores with a head kick.
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 Nick Tropper 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.#R2#
Barnhardt throws an off balance right hand
and Tropper counters with a one-two to the body.
Barnhardt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Barnhardt throws a half hearted mid kick.
A head kick misses from Barnhardt.
Tropper swings for the body but Barnhardt moves out of range.
Barnhardt swings for the body but Tropper moves out of range.
Barnhardt scores with a jab to the jaw.
Barnhardt tries a head kick but it misses.
Barnhardt thuds his shin into the meat of Tropper's side.
Nick Tropper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tropper looks for a takedown but Barnhardt sprawls well.
Barnhardt wants to clinch up but Tropper keeps it at a distance.
Barnhardt tries to clinch there but Tropper circles away.
Tropper moves out of range of the body kick from Barnhardt.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tropper.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnhardt is looking to clinch.
Tropper throws a big counter combination but Barnhardt scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T1#
Tropper moves away from the strike by Barnhardt.
It looked like Tropper wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barnhardt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Barnhardt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barnhardt, as that shot connected.
#CL2#
Barnhardt has managed to clinch.
Tropper is looking to break free of the clinch but Barnhardt has double underhooks.
Tropper is trying to break free.
Barnhardt works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tropper is trying to push Barnhardt away but Barnhardt has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tropper misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Barnhardt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barnhardt misses with a head kick.
Tropper throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barnhardt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barnhardt slips a jab and a cross from Tropper.
Tropper cracks Barnhardt with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Barnhardt blocks a jab.#T2#
Barnhardt takes a swing at Tropper's ribcage but misses.
Barnhardt throws a head kick that misses.
Barnhardt lands with a thumping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tropper throws a right and a left that Barnhardt avoids nicely.
No joy there for Tropper, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tropper misses with a hook.
Barnhardt throws a solid leg kick but Tropper takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Barnhardt.
Tropper lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barnhardt circles away quickly and effectively.
A big left from Tropper misses.
Barnhardt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nick Tropper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tropper cracks Barnhardt with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Barnhardt misses with a head kick.
Barnhardt throws a head kick that misses.
Barnhardt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Barnhardt shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tropper misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T3#
Tropper throws a right hand that Barnhardt ducks under and follows up with a left that Barnhardt also avoids with ease.
Barnhardt connects with a leg kick.
Barnhardt pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tropper is out of range and Barnhardt settles back down.
Tropper blocks a head kick by Barnhardt.
Barnhardt throws a solid leg kick but Tropper takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Barnhardt.
Tropper stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barnhardt.
Tropper shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Barnhardt eats them both and turns towards Tropper to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Barnhardt throws a sloppy head kick and Tropper moves out of range easily.
Tropper fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tropper lands with an uppercut that bounces Barnhardt off the cage and back into range.
A shot to the liver by Tropper. Beautiful body shot.
Nick Tropper is winning the standup battle so far.
Barnhardt throws a wild body kick that Tropper sees coming a mile off.
Barnhardt misses with a straight right.
Barnhardt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tropper misses with a double jab.
#T4#
A combination from Tropper does no damage.
Barnhardt lands with a slapping head kick.
Tropper tries to bum rush Barnhardt with a series of wild strikes but Barnhardt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ronnie Barnhardt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tropper scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tropper moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Barnhardt.
Barnhardt throws a nice head kick!
Tropper with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Barnhardt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tropper manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tropper changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tropper ducks under a wild hook from Barnhardt.
A head kick misses from Barnhardt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barnhardt stuffs the takedown attempt from Tropper. Tropper gets slowly back to his feet.
Tropper shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Barnhardt but Barnhardt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
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 Nick Tropper will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Tropper lands with a hook. Barnhardt tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tropper blocks a head kick by Barnhardt.
Barnhardt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tropper throws a body punch but Barnhardt moves out of range.
Barnhardt throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD#
Tropper closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Barnhardt's guard.
Tropper preventing the sweep.
Barnhardt working a defensive guard here.
Our spies down at at Crapollas Gym inform us that Barnhardt has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Barnhardt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tropper wants to control from the top but Barnhardt keeps moving. #T1#
Tropper wants to pass the guard but Barnhardt is keeping the position.
Barnhardt is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Tropper wants to control from the top but Barnhardt keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barnhardt. Tropper does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tropper connects with a body shot that sends Barnhardt's belly button to the back.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tropper lands a head shot.
Tropper avoids the head kick by Barnhardt.
Tropper misses with a wild body shot.
Tropper misses with a wild body shot.
Barnhardt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Barnhardt throws a head kick but Tropper moves out of range.
Barnhardt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tropper throws a body punch but Barnhardt moves out of range.
Tropper digs a good body shot into Barnhardt's ribs.
Tropper lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barnhardt circles away quickly and effectively.
Barnhardt does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tropper checks a leg kick.
Tropper digs a good hook to Barnhardt's body.
Barnhardt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice shot by Barnhardt.
Barnhardt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Tropper lands a nice looking body shot.
Tropper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnhardt manages to avoid it.
Tropper goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Barnhardt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tropper lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Barnhardt backs up against the cage.
Tropper fails to land with a series of punches.
Barnhardt delivers a nice body kick.
No luck for Tropper with that takedown attempt.
Barnhardt wants to clinch.
Tropper scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tropper misses with a double jab.
Ronnie Barnhardt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barnhardt slips a jab and a cross from Tropper.
Barnhardt raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Barnhardt throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barnhardt throws a sloppy head kick and Tropper moves out of range easily.
Tropper scores with a punch to the head.
Tropper throws a looping overhand right but Barnhardt ducks down to avoid it.
Barnhardt throws a right hand that Tropper ducks under and follows up with a left that Tropper also avoids with ease.
Tropper just misses with a punch to the body.
Tropper avoids the head kick by Barnhardt.
Tropper fails to land with a series of punches.
Barnhardt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Barnhardt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Barnhardt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nick Tropper is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tropper looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Tropper showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tropper, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Tropper!
An out of breath Nick Tropper 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:
SAFO 64 Frost v Marston
Date: Jul 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnhardt throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barnhardt throws a head kick that misses
and Stone counters with a straight right hand.
Left hook, right uppercut from Stone.
Stone just misses with a punch to the body.
Stone checks the leg kick nicely there.
Barnhardt 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.#TD2#
Stone looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Stone scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Barnhardt trying to hold on to Stone's head to control him but Stone postures up.
Barnhardt desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Stone not doing much here.
#T1#
Barnhardt has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stone is working away from the top position though.
Stone wants to free his trapped foot but Barnhardt is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Barnhardt is positioning himself well to prevent Stone advancing to mount. #SUB2#
Stone seems to be working for a kimura but Barnhardt defends the submission attempt.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Barnhardt is trying to get back to full guard.
Stone seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Stone wants to work for an arm triangle but Barnhardt is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Stone takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Barnhardt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barnhardt thuds his right hand into Stone's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT#It looks like Ben Stone has been cut.
Barnhardt misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Stone counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Barnhardt! #SUB2#
Stone tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Stone is looking to take a break and control but Barnhardt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barnhardt is trying to control Stone's posture but Stone avoids it. #T4#
Stone has control of an arm but Barnhardt manages to advance to Stone's back!
Stone can't escape the position.
Barnhardt has good solid back control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stone manages to reverse the position and now he's in Barnhardt's guard. Nice work there by Stone.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Stone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ben Stone's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Stone takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Barnhardt lands with a good body shot.
Barnhardt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Stone tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Barnhardt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
No joy there for Stone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barnhardt misses with a low kick.
Barnhardt misses with a straight right.
Stone with the counter takedown but Barnhardt avoids it easily.
Barnhardt takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnhardt misses the shot to the body.
Barnhardt connects with a jab.
Barnhardt scores with a nice body kick.
Barnhardt tries a head kick but it misses.
#T1#
Barnhardt throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
so Stone counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Stone looking to sit in guard and control but Barnhardt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Barnhardt has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Barnhardt content to stall in guard here.
Ben Stone has got the better of the ground game so far.
Barnhardt wants to control from the top but Stone keeps moving.
Barnhardt is really struggling to control Stone but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T2#
Stone wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnhardt engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Barnhardt has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Stone is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnhardt trying to control but Stone is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Stone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barnhardt won't allow Stone to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Stone gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Barnhardt.
Barnhardt throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Stone counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Barnhardt! #SUB2#
Stone goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Barnhardt has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Stone but great work by Barnhardt.
Stone tries to buck Barnhardt off but Barnhardt is having none of it.
Stone regains half guard.
Stone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnhardt trying to control from half guard but Stone is working away. #T4#
Stone trying to control but Barnhardt postures up.
Stone wants to get back to full guard.
Stone trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Barnhardt manages to pass to mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnhardt can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stone is looking to escape.
Stone working to try and regain half guard.
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 Ronnie Barnhardt will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ben Stone's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Stone takes a swing at Barnhardt's ribcage but misses.
Stone tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Barnhardt swivels and escapes.
Barnhardt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barnhardt stalks Stone and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Stone's face. Stone staggers backwards, shaken.
Barnhardt stalks Stone and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Stone's face. Stone staggers backwards, shaken.
Barnhardt misses with a head kick.
Stone steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Barnhardt. That one must have hurt.
Barnhardt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barnhardt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stone chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barnhardt can pounce on him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnhardt lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stone backs up against the cage.
Barnhardt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stone.
#T1#
Stone on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Stone lands with a straight right. Barnhardt didn't see that one coming.
A big left from Barnhardt misses.
Stone with the counter takedown but Barnhardt avoids it easily.
Barnhardt throws a sloppy head kick and Stone moves out of range easily.
Stone misses with a two punch combination.
Barnhardt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ronnie Barnhardt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stone lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Barnhardt falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stone counters with a straight right hand.
Good shot there by Barnhardt.
Sloppy strikes from Barnhardt. Those never looked like landing.
Barnhardt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T2#
Stone misses the shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnhardt throws a shot from downtown. Stone moves away and avoids it.
Stone changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A good leg kick by Barnhardt.
Barnhardt misses with a hook. Stone ducked under it nicely.
Stone scores with a jab to the body.
Ronnie Barnhardt is winning the standup battle so far.
Barnhardt throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Stone.
Barnhardt leaves Stone with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
As Stone looks to move away, Barnhardt throws a big counter combo but Stone just gets out of the way.
Barnhardt clobbers Stone with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #TD2#
Stone gets the takedown into side control. #T3#
Stone is looking to take a break and control but Barnhardt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barnhardt prevents Stone from moving into mount.
Barnhardt regains half guard there - taking advantage of Stone's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Barnhardt won't allow Stone to pass to mount.
Barnhardt keeping hold of Stone's head, controlling as best he can. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stone wants to take a breather but Barnhardt is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stone takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barnhardt. Stone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stone looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Barnhardt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ronnie Barnhardt showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Barnhardt 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronnie Barnhardt!
Ronnie Barnhardt gave a mention to Hot Spunk in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
SAFO 60 Ali v Johnson
Date: May 16, 2020 |
#R1##CL2#
Barnhardt moves into the clinch successfully.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Barnhardt 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.
Barnhardt pushes Kingsmill back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
I was talking to Kingsmill's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Barnhardt lands an uppercut.
Kingsmill has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Barnhardt avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Barnhardt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barnhardt tries to throw a body punch but Kingsmill avoids it by throwing Barnhardt back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Barnhardt.
Barnhardt misses with some punches.
Barnhardt throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Barnhardt is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Barnhardt landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kingsmill is trying to drag Barnhardt to the mat but Barnhardt just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Barnhardt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kingsmill.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnhardt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barnhardt avoiding damage as Kingsmill throws knees to the body.
Barnhardt is pushing Kingsmill up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kingsmill wants to take the fight to the mat but Barnhardt manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barry Kingsmill. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Barnhardt misses with a punch to the body.
Barnhardt stalling.
Barnhardt holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kingsmill lands a body shot in the clinch.
Barnhardt managing to block the knees to the body from Kingsmill.
Kingsmill is trying to pull guard but Barnhardt has him pressed against the cage.
Barnhardt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kingsmill tries to pull guard but Barnhardt forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Barnhardt tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A bit of stalling here from Kingsmill.
#BC#
Kingsmill escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Kingsmill moves into the clinch successfully.
Barnhardt lands a shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Barnhardt fails to land. #T2#
Kingsmill jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Barnhardt walks away with a smile on his face. Kingsmill gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Barnhardt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Barnhardt drives through and clinches with Kingsmill against the cage.
Kingsmill managing to block the knees to the body from Barnhardt.
Barnhardt tries to throw a body punch but Kingsmill avoids it by throwing Barnhardt back against the cage. #BC#
Kingsmill manages to break the clinch.
Ronnie Barnhardt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barnhardt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kingsmill tries a head kick but it misses.
Barnhardt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
Kingsmill moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnhardt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kingsmill blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barnhardt scores with a shot to the side of Kingsmill's head. #BC#
Kingsmill pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kingsmill bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3##CL#
Kingsmill forces Barnhardt back against the cage and clinches.
Barnhardt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kingsmill is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Barnhardt is defending well.
Barnhardt misses with a hook to the ribs.
A bit of stalling here from Barnhardt.
A right hand to the body from Barnhardt.
Barnhardt lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kingsmill or not. #BC#
Kingsmill breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kingsmill takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CUT2#
It looks like Barry Kingsmill has been cut.
Barnhardt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kingsmill stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Barnhardt throws a sloppy head kick and Kingsmill moves out of range easily. #CL#
Kingsmill gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kingsmill is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A shot in the inside from Barnhardt.
Barnhardt misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Kingsmill tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC#
Kingsmill pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kingsmill takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnhardt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Barnhardt takes the fight into the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Barnhardt.
Barnhardt misses with a body punch.
Barnhardt struggles to land a body shot inside as Kingsmill controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barnhardt.
Kingsmill is trying to drag Barnhardt to the mat but Barnhardt just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Barnhardt stalling in the clinch but Kingsmill improves position.
Barnhardt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kingsmill's elbow.
Kingsmill is trying to maintain a safe position but Barnhardt gets an underhook and turns Kingsmill into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie Barnhardt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Barry Kingsmill's cut.
That's time! Kingsmill's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Kingsmill changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Barnhardt defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kingsmill.
And Barnhardt responds with a good body kick, but Kingsmill manages to step out the way in time.#CL2#
Barnhardt instigates a clinch.
Barnhardt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Kingsmill breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kingsmill shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Barnhardt pinned against the cage. Barnhardt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
Kingsmill clinches up with Barnhardt and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingsmill tries to circle away but Barnhardt has him pinned against the cage.
Barnhardt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Barnhardt.
Kingsmill blocks an elbow strike.#T1#
Barnhardt throws a punch but it's blocked by Kingsmill. #BC#
Kingsmill breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barry Kingsmill is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barnhardt bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kingsmill misses with a takedown attempt - Barnhardt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barry Kingsmill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kingsmill throws the kick towards the body but Barnhardt avoids it.
Barnhardt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kingsmill changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barnhardt tries to avoid it but Kingsmill manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barnhardt to the ground. Barnhardt escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Barnhardt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barnhardt throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Kingsmill counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB2#
Barnhardt is looking for a triangle but Kingsmill pushes his legs off easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Barnhardt has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Kingsmill doesn't defend quickly enough and Barnhardt has managed to lock this one up! Can Kingsmill escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Barnhardt on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ronnie Barnhardt!
Ronnie Barnhardt took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Hot Spunk for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
SAFO 54 Daugherty v Namasuzuki
Date: Apr 18, 2020 |
#R1#
Cru misses with a left hand
and Barnhardt makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Barnhardt is looking to clinch.
Barnhardt avoids a kick to the body.
Barnhardt is looking to chop away at Cru's legs.
Cru fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barnhardt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Barnhardt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cru lands a nice looking body kick.
A punch lands to the side of Barnhardt 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Barnhardt needs to keep his hands up - Cru had a free shot at his head there.
We've been informed that Cru 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.
Cru chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cru misses with a shot to the body
and Barnhardt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barnhardt. That's going to slow Cru down.
Cru ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
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!
Barnhardt throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Cru with a nice cross.
Barnhardt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barnhardt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cru.
Barnhardt throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cru.
Barnhardt gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cru.
Barnhardt connects with a high kick.
We've been told by Barnhardt's head coaches at Crapollas Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Barnhardt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cru throws out a leg kick but Barnhardt moves out of range and Cru only half commits.
Cru connects with a high kick.
Cru throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cru wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cru feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Barnhardt's calf.
Barnhardt throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Cru connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cru throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cru.
Barnhardt tries to clinch but Cru moves out of range.
Cru throws a jab but it's blocked by Barnhardt.
Barnhardt throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cru connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Barnhardt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cru has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Barnhardt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barnhardt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cru looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnhardt is just out of range.
Barnhardt takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T3#
Cru throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Barnhardt avoids the body shot from Cru.
Cru throws a push kick but Barnhardt slaps the foot to one side.
Barnhardt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barnhardt slips under a jab from Cru.
Cru 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.
Cru tries a low kick but Barnhardt avoids it.
Cru has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Cru throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cru fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Barnhardt on the side of the head.
Cru dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barnhardt. That did some damage!
Barnhardt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barnhardt tries to clinch up but Cru circles away and keeps his distance.
Cru looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barnhardt moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Cru feints and then cracks Barnhardt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barnhardt down.
Cru lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cru digs a good body shot into Barnhardt's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A clash of legs there as Barnhardt blocks the low kick.
Cru lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cru chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barnhardt can pounce on him.
Cru stuns Barnhardt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Barnhardt checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cru stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barnhardt.
Barnhardt misses with a few strikes there.
Barnhardt drops his hands momentarily and Cru takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Barnhardt misses with a looping right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cru misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Che Von Cru 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#
Cru lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cru looks to land a left hand but Barnhardt moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Barnhardt moves into the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Barnhardt.
Cru tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barnhardt's elbow.
Cru has a couple of punches blocked by Barnhardt.
Cru goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barnhardt trying to land knees to the body.
Barnhardt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cru scores with a shot to the side of Barnhardt's head.
Barnhardt misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cru misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barnhardt lands a shoulder strike.
Barnhardt is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cru tries to work over Barnhardt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Cru scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barnhardt using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cru has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A hook to the body from Cru.
#T1#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cru as Barnhardt tries to tie him up.
Barnhardt has a couple of punches blocked by Cru.
Barnhardt misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC2#
Cru escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barnhardt connects with an inside leg kick.
Barnhardt takes one on the button.
A head kick misses from Barnhardt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cru! But no joy.
Cru connects with the punch.
Barnhardt tries a head kick but it misses.
Cru has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Cru gets a clinch.
Barnhardt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2##BC2#
Cru pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cru misses with a leg kick.
Barnhardt moves in looking to clinch but Cru pushes him off.
Barnhardt tries to clinch up but Cru circles away and keeps his distance.
Barnhardt swings widly with a right hand
and Cru counters with a nice uppercut.
Cru lands with a slapping head kick.
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!
Barnhardt takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice jab there from Barnhardt.
Cru misses with a lunging right hand
and Barnhardt counters with a thumping low kick.
Barnhardt avoids the body shot from Cru.
Barnhardt throws the kick towards the body but Cru avoids it.
Cru let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Barnhardt lands with a hook. Cru tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cru connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barnhardt's hands.#T3#
Cru moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cru lands a glancing blow to the side of Barnhardt's head.
Barnhardt tries to clinch but Cru moves away
and Cru counters with a good low kick that Barnhardt was not able to check. #CL2#
Cru closes the distance and pushes Barnhardt back into the cage.
A short right from Cru.
Cru throws a head punch that misses.
Cru lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Knees to the body from Barnhardt.
Barnhardt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cru throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barnhardts head.
Barnhardt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cru swings wildly with an uppercut but Barnhardt uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Cru.
Cru misses with a body punch.
#T4#
Barnhardt can't find room to land a body shot as Cru controls the action.
Cru lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barnhardt swings wildly with an uppercut but Cru uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cru tries a body shot but Barnhardt blocks it.
Cru lands with a short shot to the head.
Cru lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barnhardt backwards.
Cru misses with some punches.
Barnhardt creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cru's defenses.
Cru prevents a body shot from Barnhardt.
Cru tries to throw a body punch but Barnhardt avoids it by throwing Cru back against the cage.
Cru tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barnhardt tries to land knees in the clinch but Cru avoids the damage to the body.
Cru lands with a light punch inside.
Che Von Cru seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Barnhardt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barnhardt with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Barnhardt tries to work over Cru's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Che Von Cru 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#
Barnhardt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cru throws out a counter right but Barnhardt avoids it with no problem.
Cru tests Barnhardt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cru throws a leg kick but Barnhardt moved away.
Cru looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cru scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Che Von Cru seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnhardt walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cru connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Barnhardt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cru manages to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Barnhardt lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cru has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cru and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cru 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.
Cru misses with a low kick.
Cru connects with a leg kick. Barnhardt looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cru throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barnhardt connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Cru delivers a nice body kick.
Ronnie Barnhardt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That kick from Cru tenderised Barnhardt's leg. Barnhardt is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cru bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barnhardt throws a lazy right hand but Cru sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barnhardt throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Cru misses with a leg kick
and Barnhardt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barnhardt throws a sloppy head kick and Cru moves out of range easily.
Cru throws a quick inside leg kick.
Che Von Cru seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barnhardt blocks a low kick nicely.
Barnhardt throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cru finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Cru feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Barnhardt's calf.
Cru connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Che Von Cru is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Cru buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnhardt takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cru scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barnhardt doesn't seem bothered though.
Cru moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Barnhardt lands with a right hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Barnhardt.
Cru slips under a jab.
Barnhardt looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Barnhardt on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Barnhardt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barnhardt moves out of range of the body kick from Cru.
Barnhardt throws a lazy head kick
and Cru counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barnhardt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barnhardt throws a shot from downtown. Cru moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Cru digs a good body shot into Barnhardt's ribs.
Cru moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Cru lands with an uppercut that bounces Barnhardt off the cage and back into range.
Cru misses with the combination.
Cru just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBarnhardt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cru.
Cru takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Barnhardt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cru.#CL2#
Cru closes the distance and pushes Barnhardt back into the cage.#BC2#
Cru manages to break the clinch.
Cru misses with a lunging right hand
letting Barnhardt counter with a right hand. #T4#
Barnhardt lands a right hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnhardt takes one to the chin there.
Ronnie Barnhardt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cru throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cru avoids the head kick by Barnhardt.
Both fighters circling a little - Barnhardt finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Cru cracks the inside of Barnhardt's front leg.
Cru throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Barnhardt.
Cru lands a nice looking body kick.
Cru lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Barnhardt throws a shot to the body.
Cru takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cru lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Barnhardt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Che Von Cru comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cru has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Che Von Cru!
A very excited looking Che Von Cru rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
SAFO 47 IsMore v Emelianegro
Date: Mar 21, 2020 |
#R1#
No joy there for Barnhardt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barnhardt wants to clinch.
Viitta misses with a body shot.
We've been informed that Viitta 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.
Barnhardt doesn't manage to clinch there - Viitta circles away.
Viitta lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Viitta misses with a head kick.
Viitta is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Viitta will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barnhardt misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viitta lands with a thumping leg kick.
Viitta stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Barnhardt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barnhardt misses with a head kick.
Viitta checks the leg kick nicely there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Viitta. Barnhardt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barnhardt appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've been told by Barnhardt's head coaches at Crapollas Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Barnhardt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A right-left combo lands from Viitta.
Viitta scores with a jab to the head.
Viitta tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Barnhardt is able to avoid easily.
Viitta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Viitta backs away, Barnhardt returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Viitta scores with a jab to the jaw.
Barnhardt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Viitta moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Viitta scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Viitta scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barnhardt doesn't seem bothered though.
Barnhardt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Viitta lands with a good body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnhardt scores with a punch to the head.
Viitta lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Viitta wants to land a leg kick but Barnhardt is out of range.
Viitta lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T2#
Viitta thuds his right hand into Barnhardt's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Barnhardt tries to clinch up but Viitta circles away and keeps his distance.
Viitta throws a body shot but no joy.
Viitta is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Viitta cracks Barnhardt with an open hand slap.
Viitta with a nice cross.
Barnhardt tries a head kick but it misses.
Barnhardt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice cross by Viitta.
Viitta takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Viitta throws a series of punches but Barnhardt moves out of range.
Barnhardt lands the left hand.
Barnhardt takes a kick to the side of the head.
Viitta lands the left hand.
Barnhardt moves in looking to clinch but Viitta pushes him off.
Viitta misses with a body shot.
#T3#
Barnhardt looks to score with a jab to the body but Viitta is just out of range.
Viitta lands with a right hand.
Viitta's jab looks to have found its range, popping Barnhardt under the eye.
A jab from Barnhardt misses.
Viitta scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barnhardt in his tracks.
Viitta moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Viitta has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Barnhardt tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Viitta counters with a straight right hand.
Viitta is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Barnhardt had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Viitta throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barnhardt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Barnhardt throws a head kick that misses.
Barnhardt misses the shot to the body.
Barnhardt tries to move into range but Viitta moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Viitta uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnhardt lands with a good body shot.#T4#
Barnhardt doesn't manage to clinch there - Viitta circles away.
Viitta lands with an overhand left.
Viitta with a hook.
Viitta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barnhardt appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Barnhardt looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Barnhardt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Barnhardt.
Barnhardt throws a lazy head kick
and Viitta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Viitta paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Viitta lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice uppercut there from Viitta.
Viitta lands with a hook. Barnhardt tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barnhardt tries a head kick but it misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Viitta, as that shot connected.
Barnhardt walks into a jab.
Viitta blocks a head kick by Barnhardt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heikki Viitta dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Viitta stuns Barnhardt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Barnhardt needs to keep his hands up - Viitta had a free shot at his head there.
Barnhardt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Viitta manages to avoid it.
Viitta lands with a cross.
Nice straight punches there by Viitta. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Viitta.
Barnhardt moves out of range of the leg kick from Viitta.
Viitta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Viitta scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Viitta does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Viitta scores with a jab to the head.
Barnhardt takes one on the button.
Viitta lands an overhand right.
Viitta lands a head kick!
Barnhardt is looking to wear down Viitta with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnhardt throws a head kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Viitta on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Viitta finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Viitta scores with the left hand. Barnhardt knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Barnhardt throws a body kick that misses.
Viitta throws a head kick that Barnhardt semi-blocks.
Barnhardt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Barnhardt there as he acknowledges the shot.
Barnhardt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd cheers as Viitta lands an impressive looking overhand right. Barnhardt doesn't seem phased though.
Barnhardt fails with an attempt to clinch.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Barnhardt might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Viitta turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barnhardt scores with a punch to the head.
Barnhardt throws a body punch but Viitta moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Viitta.
Barnhardt throws a lazy right hand but Viitta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Viitta lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Viitta connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barnhardt. Barnhardt circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnhardt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick from Viitta lands but Barnhardt takes it in his stride. #T2#
Barnhardt throws a big shot that misses.
Viitta swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Viitta lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Viitta.
Viitta blocks a head kick by Barnhardt.
Barnhardt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Viitta lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Viitta.
Sloppy strikes from Barnhardt. Those never looked like landing.
Nice cross by Viitta.
Nice shot lands for Viitta.
Viitta paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Barnhardt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Viitta was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnhardt.
Barnhardt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ronnie Barnhardt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barnhardt misses with a series of wild punches.
Barnhardt swinging wildly here.
#T3#
Viitta swats away the attempt to clinch by Barnhardt.
Barnhardt misses with a head kick.
Barnhardt throws a lazy right hand but Viitta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Viitta connects with a single shot there.
Barnhardt takes one on the button.
Viitta lands an overhand right.
Viitta scores with a jab to the body.
Barnhardt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Barnhardt looks for the body kick but Viitta saw that one coming.
Heikki Viitta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Viitta throws a body shot but no joy.
Barnhardt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Viitta has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Viitta 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.
Jab by Viitta.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Viitta jabs Barnhardt right on the nose. Barnhardt blinks but takes it well.#CL#
Viitta gets tackled into the cage by Barnhardt. Barnhardt maintains the clinch.
Barnhardt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Viitta working aggressively here.
Viitta makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barnhardt misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Barnhardt trying to control the position but instead, Viitta has worked for underhooks and has pushed Barnhardt into the cage.
Barnhardt gets through Viitta's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Viitta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barnhardt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Viitta throws a punch but it's blocked by Barnhardt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barnhardt.
Barnhardt tries to work over Viitta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Viitta works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Viitta throws a head punch that misses.
Viitta throws a punch but it's blocked by Barnhardt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heikki Viitta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Viitta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnhardt manages to avoid it.
Viitta misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Viitta.
Decent striking displayed by Viitta there.
Viitta cracks Barnhardt with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Viitta, right into the meat.
Barnhardt moves forwards but Viitta connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Viitta misses with a head kick.
Barnhardt just misses with a punch to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Viitta. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnhardt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Viitta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Viitta uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Barnhardt has time to react.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Viitta lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Barnhardt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T1#
Viitta connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Barnhardt checks a leg kick.
Viitta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barnhardt takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Barnhardt on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Barnhardt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barnhardt takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Barnhardt gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Viitta makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Barnhardt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Viitta connects with the punch.
Viitta avoids the head kick by Barnhardt.
Barnhardt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Viitta thuds his right hand into Barnhardt's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Viitta avoids the head kick by Barnhardt.
Viitta throws a fast counter high kick but Barnhardt manages to duck under it in time.
Heikki Viitta is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Barnhardt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Heikki Viitta seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Viitta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Viitta throws a big counter head kick but Barnhardt avoids it with no problem.
Barnhardt takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Viitta throws a head kick that Barnhardt semi-blocks.
Viitta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Viitta throws a good cross that connects.
Barnhardt misses with a body kick.
Viitta lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Viitta connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Barnhardt momentarily.
Barnhardt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A nice combination there by Viitta.
Barnhardt tries a head kick but it misses.
Barnhardt drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Viitta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T3#
Barnhardt tries to clinch up.
A head kick misses from Barnhardt.
Viitta connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barnhardt's hands.
Viitta moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL#
Barnhardt instigates a clinch.
Barnhardt stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Barnhardt blocks an uppercut.
Barnhardt tries to throw a body punch but Viitta avoids it by throwing Barnhardt back against the cage.
Barnhardt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Barnhardt obliges.
Viitta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Viitta lands with a light punch inside.
Barnhardt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Viitta misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T4#
Viitta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barnhardt digs a right hand into Viitta's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Viitta's gas tank.
Viitta blocking some punches.
Ronnie Barnhardt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Viitta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barnhardt misses with a knee strike.
Viitta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barnhardt lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Viitta scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Barnhardt misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Barnhardt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Viitta tests Barnhardt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A lazy left from Viitta finds it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Viitta. Barnhardt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Viitta lands with a straight right. Barnhardt didn't see that one coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
Heikki Viitta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Viitta 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heikki Viitta!
Our winner, Heikki Viitta, 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:
SAFO 43 Kong vs Chunks
Date: Mar 05, 2020 |
#R1#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bonita crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Barnhardt - the referee stops the clock and Bonita gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Barnhardt. Bonita manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#CL#
Barnhardt clinches.
Barnhardt manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Barnhardt blocks an uppercut.
Barnhardt managing to block the knees to the body from Bonita.
Barnhardt scores with a hook to the body.
Bonita taking a breather.
A nice left hand lands by Barnhardt.
Barnhardt blocks an uppercut.
Bonita misses with a punch on the inside.
Barnhardt has Bonita pressed against the cage.
Barnhardt lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnhardt throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bonita blocks it with crossed arms.
Barnhardt lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bonita or not. #BC#
Barnhardt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Barnhardt closes the distance and clinches.
Barnhardt pushes Bonita back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bonita fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
Bonita tries to stall but Barnhardt uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Barnhardt tries to land knees in the clinch but Bonita avoids the damage to the body.
Barnhardt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bonita backwards.
Bonita working aggressively here.
Barnhardt tries to land a knee to the head but Bonita blocks with his arms.
A bit of stalling here from Barnhardt.
A right hook to the body lands for Barnhardt.
Bonita's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bonita lands a left hand.
Barnhardt pushes Bonita back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Barnhardt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barnhardt misses with a knee strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Barnhardt avoiding damage.
Bonita takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#
It looks like Isla Bonita has been cut.
Bonita tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T2#
Barnhardt slowing the pace effectively.
Bonita throws a punch but it's blocked by Barnhardt.
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!
Barnhardt works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Barnhardt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bonita.
A short body shot lands from Barnhardt as the two fighters clinch.
Bonita looks winded!
Still in the clinch, Barnhardt scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barnhardt unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bonita lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A short body shot lands from Barnhardt as the two fighters clinch.
Good body shot from Barnhardt.
Bonita takes a knee to the side of the body.
Barnhardt lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Barnhardt lands a body shot in the clinch.
Barnhardt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Barnhardt.
Barnhardt lands a shoulder strike.
Nice elbow from Barnhardt.
Barnhardt lands with a short shot to the head.
Barnhardt lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
Barnhardt has Bonita pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Bonita is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Barnhardt - that's hurt Bonita badly! Oh, another knee lands and Bonita is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Bonita doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Ronnie Barnhardt!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ronnie Barnhardt made sure he mentioned Hot Spunk, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
GDL 18: Prince v Hansson
Date: Jan 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Nice straight punches there by Weadababyitsaboy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Weadababyitsaboy.
Weadababyitsaboy throws a big shot that misses.
Barnhardt throws a sloppy head kick and Weadababyitsaboy moves out of range easily.
Barnhardt digs a good body shot into Weadababyitsaboy's ribs.
Barnhardt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barnhardt lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Barnhardt.
Barnhardt on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Weadababyitsaboy scores with a sloppy right hand. Barnhardt should have avoided that one.
Barnhardt slips a jab and a cross from Weadababyitsaboy.
Weadababyitsaboy throws a right and a left that Barnhardt avoids nicely.
Barnhardt checks a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barnhardt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Weadababyitsaboy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Barnhardt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Weadababyitsaboy.
A head kick misses from Barnhardt.
Weadababyitsaboy keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Barnhardt has closed the distance and engaged Weadababyitsaboy in a clinch.
Barnhardt using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Weadababyitsaboy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Barnhardt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Weadababyitsaboy's elbow. #T1##BC2#
Weadababyitsaboy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Weadababyitsaboy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barnhardt moves out of range of the strikes.
A bone on bone clash there as Barnhardt blocks the leg kick.
#CL#
Barnhardt has closed the distance and engaged Weadababyitsaboy in a clinch.
Barnhardt misses with a punch to the body.
Barnhardt lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Weadababyitsaboy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barnhardt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barnhardt is looking to clinch.
Barnhardt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barnhardt slips under a jab.
Barnhardt gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Some wild striking there from Weadababyitsaboy.
Barnhardt scores with a head kick. Weadababyitsaboy tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weadababyitsaboy throws a poor cross that misses
and Barnhardt counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CUT#
It looks like Bob Weadababyitsaboy has been cut.#T2#
Barnhardt shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Weadababyitsaboy lands with a nice combination. Barnhardt backs away looking to recover.
Barnhardt misses with a head kick.
A clash of legs there as Weadababyitsaboy blocks the low kick.
Weadababyitsaboy misses with a two punch combination.
Weadababyitsaboy throws a shot from downtown. Barnhardt moves away and avoids it.
Weadababyitsaboy misses with a left hand
and Barnhardt counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A nice combination there by Barnhardt.
Weadababyitsaboy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barnhardt.
Barnhardt tries a head kick but it misses.
Barnhardt tries to clinch up but Weadababyitsaboy circles away and keeps his distance.
Barnhardt throws a nice looking combination but Weadababyitsaboy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barnhardt takes a jab right on the kisser.
Barnhardt moves out of range as Weadababyitsaboy strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Weadababyitsaboy, as that shot connected.
Barnhardt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Weadababyitsaboy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T3#
Weadababyitsaboy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barnhardt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Barnhardt gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Weadababyitsaboy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Barnhardt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Weadababyitsaboy blocks an elbow strike from Barnhardt.
Weadababyitsaboy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Weadababyitsaboy is trying to break free.
Weadababyitsaboy can't break the clinch.
Barnhardt digs a right hand underneath Weadababyitsaboy's ribcage. Weadababyitsaboy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Barnhardt tries a body shot but Weadababyitsaboy blocks it.
Weadababyitsaboy lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Weadababyitsaboy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Weadababyitsaboy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barnhardt circles away quickly and effectively.
Weadababyitsaboy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Barnhardt counters with a left to the body.
Weadababyitsaboy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barnhardt at a distance.
Jab from Weadababyitsaboy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weadababyitsaboy misses with a looping left.
A big left from Weadababyitsaboy misses. #T4#
Barnhardt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Weadababyitsaboy loads up on a big right hand but Barnhardt slips the punch.
Weadababyitsaboy throws an off balance right hand
and Weadababyitsaboy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barnhardt scores with a jab to the body.
Weadababyitsaboy dips to his left and cracks Barnhardt with an uppercut!
Barnhardt lands a front kick.
Barnhardt drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Barnhardt throws a body kick that misses.
Weadababyitsaboy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barnhardt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Weadababyitsaboy throws the left hand but Barnhardt avoids the punch easily.
Weadababyitsaboy loads up on a big right hand but Barnhardt slips the punch.
Weadababyitsaboy moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Weadababyitsaboy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barnhardt lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Weadababyitsaboy backs up against the cage.
Weadababyitsaboy throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bob Weadababyitsaboy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bob Weadababyitsaboy'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#
Weadababyitsaboy lands with a cross.
Barnhardt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sloppy strikes from Weadababyitsaboy. Those never looked like landing.
Weadababyitsaboy tries to move into range but Barnhardt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bob Weadababyitsaboy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Weadababyitsaboy scores with a jab. Barnhardt acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bob Weadababyitsaboy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weadababyitsaboy tries to score with a low kick but Barnhardt moves his leg out of the way.
A combination from Barnhardt does no damage.
Weadababyitsaboy throws a lazy uppercut
and Barnhardt counters with a nice low kick that buckles Weadababyitsaboy's knee momentarily.
Good standup being displayed there by Barnhardt as he connects with a hook.
Barnhardt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barnhardt digs a good body shot into Weadababyitsaboy's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Barnhardt clinches up against the cage.
Barnhardt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Weadababyitsaboy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barnhardt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Weadababyitsaboy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Weadababyitsaboy wants to get back to striking at distance but Barnhardt won't allow it.
Barnhardt tries to land a knee to the head but Weadababyitsaboy blocks with his arms.
#T1#
A hook to the body from Barnhardt.
Barnhardt is working Weadababyitsaboy over against the cage.#BC2#
Weadababyitsaboy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barnhardt wants to clinch up but Weadababyitsaboy keeps it at a distance.
Barnhardt takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Weadababyitsaboy looks to throw the jab but Barnhardt is out of range.
Weadababyitsaboy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Barnhardt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Weadababyitsaboy on the side of the head.
Barnhardt lands with a cross. #ROC#
Weadababyitsaboy is rocked!
Barnhardt measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Weadababyitsaboy! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Ronnie Barnhardt!
Our winner, Ronnie Barnhardt, 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:
GDL 16
Date: Jan 04, 2020 |
#R1#
Shipilov blocks a head kick by Barnhardt.
Barnhardt misses with a body shot.
Shipilov misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Barnhardt darts in and clinches Shipilov up against the cage.
Barnhardt slowing the pace effectively.
Barnhardt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shipilov.
Shipilov prevents a body shot from Barnhardt.
Shipilov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barnhardts head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Barnhardt lands a body punch in the clinch.
Barnhardt struggles to land a body shot inside as Shipilov controls his hands.
A short right from Barnhardt on the inside.
Shipilov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Shipilov throws a punch but it's blocked by Barnhardt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from Barnhardt.
Barnhardt gets through Shipilov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shipilov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Barnhardt lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shipilov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barnhardt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shipilov's elbow. #T1#
Barnhardt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barnhardt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shipilov has a couple of punches blocked by Barnhardt.
Our sources have told us that Barnhardt has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Shipilov takes a shot to the head.
Barnhardt looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Shipilov struggles to land a body shot inside as Barnhardt controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barnhardt. #BC2#
Shipilov manages to break the clinch.
Shipilov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barnhardt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shipilov lands a nice shot that snaps Barnhardt's head back.
Shipilov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shipilov blocks a head kick by Barnhardt.
#KD2#
Shipilov lands a big head kick that sends Barnhardt tumbling to the mat! Shipilov takes a step backwards and waves Barnhardt back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Barnhardt is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Ronnie Barnhardt has been cut.
Sergey Shipilov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shipilov lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sergey Shipilov!
A very excited looking Sergey Shipilov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
GDL 13: Muhapuro v Legba
Date: Dec 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Adesanya takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The fighters circle momentarily. Barnhardt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Barnhardt drives through and clinches with Adesanya against the cage.
#BC#
Adesanya breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Adesanya lands with a hook. Barnhardt tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Adesanya throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barnhardt slips under a jab from Adesanya.
Decent striking displayed by Adesanya there.
Barnhardt jabs at Adesanya's body.
Adesanya looks for the body kick but Barnhardt saw that one coming.
Adesanya 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.
Barnhardt tries to clinch up but Adesanya circles away and keeps his distance.
Barnhardt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adesanya manages to avoid it.
Barnhardt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ronnie Barnhardt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnhardt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Barnhardt misses with a body shot
and Adesanya counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Adesanya steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Barnhardt. That one must have hurt.
Adesanya takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Barnhardt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Adesanya moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barnhardt scores with a jab. Adesanya acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Barnhardt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barnhardt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Adesanya.
Barnhardt works Adesanya's body with a nice hook.
Adesanya avoids the head kick by Barnhardt.
Barnhardt keeps Adesanya at a distance using the push kick.
Nice straight punches there by Barnhardt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Barnhardt.
Barnhardt lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Barnhardt.#CUT2#
It looks like Israel Adesanya has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab by Barnhardt.#T2#
Barnhardt lands with a right hand.
Adesanya misses with a hook.
Adesanya moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBarnhardt.
Barnhardt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barnhardt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barnhardt throws a shot to the body.
Barnhardt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Adesanya counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Adesanya misses with an uppercut
and Barnhardt makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nice shot lands for Barnhardt.
Barnhardt lands a nice looking body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barnhardt.
Barnhardt lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Barnhardt lands a head kick. Adesanya smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T3#
Adesanya fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnhardt manages to avoid it.
Barnhardt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barnhardt throws a sloppy head kick and Adesanya moves out of range easily.
Barnhardt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barnhardt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Adesanya's sensitive parts.
Barnhardt misses with the combination.
A good leg kick by Barnhardt.
A swing and a miss from Adesanya.
Barnhardt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Adesanya looks to land a combination but Barnhardt avoids it well.
Barnhardt is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Barnhardt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T4#
Barnhardt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Adesanya throws a head kick but Barnhardt moves out of range.
Adesanya throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Adesanya attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Adesanya throws a head kick that Barnhardt semi-blocks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnhardt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Barnhardt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Adesanya at a distance.
Adesanya on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Barnhardt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adesanya avoids the head kick by Barnhardt.
#CL2#
Barnhardt clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Barnhardt breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie Barnhardt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Israel Adesanya's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Adesanya throws a body shot but no joy.
Adesanya stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barnhardt.
Ronnie Barnhardt seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Barnhardt has Adesanya up against the cage in a clinch.
Barnhardt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Adesanya misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barnhardt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Come on Barnhardt - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adesanya throws a punch but it's blocked by Barnhardt. #BC#
Adesanya breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barnhardt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Barnhardt scores with a jab to the jaw.
Barnhardt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Barnhardt has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Barnhardt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Adesanya is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Danga de danga de dang - Adesanya scores with a four punch combination!#CL2#
Barnhardt instigates a clinch.
Barnhardt tries to throw a body punch but Adesanya avoids it by throwing Barnhardt back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Barnhardt scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barnhardt tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Adesanya misses with a punch to the body.
Adesanya has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#BC2#
Barnhardt manages to break the clinch.
Barnhardt throws a right hand that Adesanya ducks under and follows up with a left that Adesanya also avoids with ease.#T2#
Barnhardt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adesanya checks a leg kick nicely.
Adesanya appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Adesanya throws a body kick that misses.
Barnhardt misses with a series of wild punches.
Adesanya appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Barnhardt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Adesanya's sensitive parts.
Barnhardt throws a body kick that misses.
Barnhardt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barnhardt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Adesanya connects with a leg kick. Barnhardt looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Adesanya fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Adesanya is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barnhardt. #T3#
Barnhardt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL2#
Barnhardt clinches up against the cage.
Barnhardt throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Adesanya blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Adesanya blocks a body shot from Barnhardt.
Adesanya gets through Barnhardt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barnhardt swings wildly with an uppercut but Adesanya uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barnhardt prevents a body shot from Adesanya. #BC2#
Barnhardt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A thudding body kick lands there by Adesanya!
#T4#
Adesanya stuns Barnhardt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Barnhardt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A head kick misses from Adesanya.
Barnhardt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Barnhardt misses with a head kick.
Barnhardt swings for the body but Adesanya moves out of range.
Adesanya throwing a counter right hand but Barnhardt manages to avoid it.
Barnhardt tries to clinch up.
Adesanya is looking to counter with head kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adesanya looks to land a body kick but Barnhardt moved away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Barnhardt.
Barnhardt has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Barnhardt misses with a wild body shot.
Adesanya with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Barnhardt to score with a decent uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ronnie Barnhardt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Israel Adesanya's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Barnhardt misses with a double jab
and Adesanya counters with a left and a right that stings Barnhardt.
Barnhardt is looking to clinch.
Adesanya quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Barnhardt feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Adesanya's calf.
Nice shot by Barnhardt.
Barnhardt is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Adesanya rather than just go for the knockout.
Adesanya throws a front kick that sends Barnhardt stumbling back into the cage.
Barnhardt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Adesanya manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barnhardt throws a push kick but Adesanya slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnhardt throws a right hand that Adesanya ducks under and follows up with a left that Adesanya also avoids with ease.
Barnhardt is looking to clinch but Adesanya is avoiding it.
Barnhardt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Adesanya.
Adesanya misses with a looping left.#T1#
Barnhardt lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Barnhardt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barnhardt lands a jab to the head.
Barnhardt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Adesanya just misses with a punch to the body.
Barnhardt doesn't manage to clinch there - Adesanya circles away.
Adesanya walks into a left hand.
Barnhardt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Adesanya blocks the body kick.
Adesanya blocks a head kick by Barnhardt.
Barnhardt tries to bum rush Adesanya with a series of wild strikes but Adesanya uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barnhardt avoids the body shot from Adesanya.
#T2#
Barnhardt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barnhardt misses with a straight left.
Adesanya dodges the punch combination from Barnhardt.
Adesanya is looking to counter punch.
Adesanya fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barnhardt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnhardt tries a head kick but it misses.
Adesanya throws a quick counter kick to the body but Barnhardt avoids it.
Adesanya moves out of range of the strikes.
Barnhardt throws a sloppy head kick
and Adesanya counters with a nice uppercut.
Adesanya connects with a body shot.
Barnhardt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Adesanya.
Barnhardt swings for the body but Adesanya moves out of range.
#T3#
Adesanya looks to land a left hand but Barnhardt moved out of range nicely.
Barnhardt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Barnhardt takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice shot lands for Barnhardt.
Barnhardt thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Adesanya if he has to take too many more of those.
Adesanya will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Adesanya swats away the attempt to clinch by Barnhardt.
Adesanya uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barnhardt.
Barnhardt misses with a head kick.
Barnhardt tries to clinch up.
It looked like Adesanya wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barnhardt misses with a wild body shot.
Barnhardt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T4#
Barnhardt throws a body punch but Adesanya moves out of range.
Barnhardt wants to clinch up but Adesanya keeps it at a distance.
Ronnie Barnhardt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Adesanya.
Adesanya misses with an uppercut. Barnhardt saw that one coming.
Barnhardt misses with a double jab.
Barnhardt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Adesanya appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Barnhardt throws a head kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adesanya misses with a looping left.
Barnhardt lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Barnhardt throws a leg kick which misses Adesanya's front leg but catches the back leg as Adesanya tries to avoid it.
Adesanya cracks Barnhardt with an open hand slap.
Israel Adesanya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adesanya takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ronnie Barnhardt.
Well Barnhardt has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronnie Barnhardt!
Ronnie Barnhardt thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
GDL 10: Clark v McMonster
Date: Nov 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Adesanya throws a big shot that misses.
Barnhardt throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Adesanya.#CUT#
It looks like Israel Adesanya has been cut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Adesanya.
Barnhardt fails to land with a series of punches.
Barnhardt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barnhardt misses with a body kick.
Barnhardt throws a sloppy head kick and Adesanya moves out of range easily.
Adesanya misses with an attempted mid kick.
Barnhardt went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Adesanya blocks a head kick by Barnhardt.
A little jabbing left from Adesanya on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A head kick misses from Barnhardt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Barnhardt.
Barnhardt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Adesanya digs a good body shot into Barnhardt's ribs.#T1#
Adesanya lands a body shot.
Barnhardt misses with a head kick.
Barnhardt throws a series of punches but Adesanya moves out of range.
Barnhardt looks to land a body kick but Adesanya moved away.
Barnhardt throws a head kick that misses.
Adesanya scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Barnhardt throws a head kick that misses.
Adesanya misses with a hook.
Barnhardt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Barnhardt misses with a body shot
and Adesanya counters with a left to the body.
Adesanya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barnhardt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adesanya moves away.
Despite the aggression on Adesanya's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T2#
Barnhardt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Adesanya darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Barnhardt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adesanya.
Barnhardt is looking for a counter combo.
Adesanya takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnhardt looks to land a combination but Adesanya avoids it well.
Barnhardt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Adesanya looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barnhardt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Decent striking displayed by Adesanya there.
Barnhardt fails to land with a series of punches.
Adesanya feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barnhardts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Adesanya misses with a hook. Barnhardt ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Barnhardt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Adesanya is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Barnhardt throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Adesanya counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barnhardt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adesanya manages to avoid it.
Adesanya keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Adesanya counters with a body kick.
Barnhardt throws a head kick but Adesanya moves out of range.
Adesanya is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Barnhardt with a body shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Adesanya.
Adesanya swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Barnhardt counters with a series of strikes. Adesanya will be more careful next time no doubt.
Barnhardt walks into a straight right hand from Adesanya.
Adesanya throws a body kick that misses.
Adesanya tries to work over Barnhardt's front leg with a kick but Barnhardt checks it.
Adesanya has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Barnhardt tries a head kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Adesanya! But no joy.#T4#
Barnhardt lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnhardt connects with a single shot there.
Barnhardt scores with a head kick. Adesanya tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Barnhardt looks to land a combination but Adesanya avoids it well.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Barnhardt.
Barnhardt tries to land a front kick but Adesanya steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Barnhardt lands a front kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Adesanya. Barnhardt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barnhardt throws a head kick that misses
and Adesanya counters with a head kick.
Adesanya throws a series of punches but Barnhardt moves out of range.
Barnhardt slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie Barnhardt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Israel Adesanya's cut.
That's time! Barnhardt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Barnhardt tries a head kick but it misses.
Adesanya is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Barnhardt throws a head kick that misses.
Barnhardt throws a right hand that Adesanya ducks under and follows up with a left that Adesanya also avoids with ease.
Barnhardt plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Barnhardt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adesanya moves away.
Adesanya misses with a straight right.
Barnhardt lands with a good body shot.
Barnhardt lands a jab-cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnhardt throws a right hand that Adesanya ducks under and follows up with a left that Adesanya also avoids with ease.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Adesanya in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Barnhardt throws a head kick but Adesanya moves out of range.
Adesanya let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Barnhardt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Adesanya sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Adesanya misses with an uppercut
and Barnhardt counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Barnhardt swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Adesanya counters with a stiff right hand.
Ronnie Barnhardt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barnhardt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barnhardt fails to land with a series of punches.
Adesanya throws a series of punches but Barnhardt moves out of range.
Barnhardt's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Barnhardt duly obliges.
Barnhardt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barnhardt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barnhardt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barnhardt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Barnhardt misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Adesanya was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Barnhardt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Adesanya throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnhardt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adesanya.
Adesanya pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Adesanya might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Barnhardt has got the better of the exchanges.
Adesanya connects with a solid leg kick.
Barnhardt on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Adesanya looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Barnhardt seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Barnhardt misses with a few strikes there.
Adesanya swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barnhardt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice uppercut lands for Adesanya. That snapped Barnhardt's head back.
Adesanya thows a leg kick but Barnhardt checks it
and Barnhardt counters with a left and a right that stings Adesanya. #T3#
Barnhardt scores with a head kick.
Ronnie Barnhardt is winning the standup battle so far.
Adesanya lunges at Barnhardt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barnhardt's hand.
Nice shot by Adesanya.
A jab from Barnhardt finds it's way through Adesanya's defenses.
Adesanya connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Barnhardt on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Adesanya uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Barnhardt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ronnie Barnhardt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adesanya fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adesanya lands a body shot.
Barnhardt swinging wildly here.
#T4#
Barnhardt tries a head kick but it misses.
Barnhardt moves away from the strike by Adesanya.
Barnhardt went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Adesanya lands with a straight right. Barnhardt didn't see that one coming.
Danga de danga de dang - Adesanya scores with a four punch combination!#ROC2#
Barnhardt is rocked!
Barnhardt thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Adesanya if he has to take too many more of those.
Adesanya lands a brutal head kick. Barnhardt looks out on his feet and Adesanya throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Israel Adesanya!
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Event:
GDL 6: Stroganov v Poika
Date: Oct 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Muhapuro throws a hook but Barnhardt blocks it.
Muhapuro throws a head kick but Barnhardt moves out of range.
Barnhardt feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Muhapuro's calf.
Muhapuro looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Muhapuro has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Muhapuro thuds a left hand into Barnhardt's body.
Muhapuro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Muhapuro lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Barnhardt blocks a head kick by Muhapuro.
Barnhardt throws a nice looking combination but Muhapuro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Muhapuro throws a counter combo.
Muhapuro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnhardt tries a head kick but it misses.
Muhapuro scores with a jab to the body.
Muhapuro misses with a body shot.
Barnhardt misses with a series of wild punches.
Muhapuro looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#T1#
Muhapuro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Muhapuro throws a sloppy head kick
and Muhapuro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Muhapuro throws a right hand that misses
and Barnhardt counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Barnhardt throws a head kick that misses.
Muhapuro raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Barnhardt blocks the body kick.
Paul Muhapuro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muhapuro throws a head kick but Barnhardt moves out of range.
Muhapuro misses with a wild body shot.
Barnhardt blocks a head kick by Muhapuro.
Barnhardt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barnhardt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barnhardt ducks under a wild hook from Muhapuro.
Barnhardt seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Barnhardt works over Muhapuro's head and body with a nice combination.
Muhapuro throws a wild body kick that Barnhardt sees coming a mile off.#T2#
Barnhardt walks into a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muhapuro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barnhardt appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Muhapuro misses with a head kick.
Muhapuro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barnhardt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Barnhardt throws a head kick that Muhapuro semi-blocks.
Barnhardt swinging wildly here.
Barnhardt slips under a jab.
Barnhardt appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Muhapuro throws a push kick but Barnhardt slaps the foot to one side.
Muhapuro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice uppercut lands for Muhapuro. That snapped Barnhardt's head back.
Muhapuro slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Muhapuro misses with a series of wild punches.
#T3#
Barnhardt has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Muhapuro attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sloppy strikes from Barnhardt. Those never looked like landing.
Barnhardt on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Muhapuro avoids the head kick by Barnhardt.
Barnhardt definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Muhapuro lands a high kick!
Muhapuro misses with a hook. Barnhardt ducked under it nicely.
Barnhardt is looking to counter with head kicks.
Muhapuro paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Muhapuro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barnhardt lands with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muhapuro fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T4#
Muhapuro avoids the head kick by Barnhardt.
Muhapuro appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Muhapuro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Barnhardt throws a front kick that sends Muhapuro stumbling back into the cage.
Good leg kick by Barnhardt there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Muhapuro throws a hook but Barnhardt avoids it easily.#CL2#
Muhapuro has Barnhardt up against the cage in a clinch.
Muhapuro keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Barnhardt's efforts to push away.
Barnhardt is trying to force a seperation but Muhapuro has the dominant position.
Muhapuro can't find room to land a body shot as Barnhardt controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Muhapuro.
Muhapuro throws a head punch that misses.
Muhapuro lands a left hand.
Barnhardt is trying to break the clinch but Muhapuro has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Muhapuro dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Barnhardt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barnhardt moves away from the strike by Muhapuro.
Muhapuro scores with a head kick.
Muhapuro looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Paul Muhapuro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Muhapuro has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Muhapuro throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Barnhardt scores with a jab to the head.
Muhapuro is looking to clinch but Barnhardt is avoiding it.
Barnhardt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Muhapuro.
Barnhardt went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Barnhardt blocks the body kick.
Muhapuro is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnhardt tries a head kick but it misses.
Muhapuro thinks about the counter body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Muhapuro. Barnhardt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barnhardt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T1#
A head kick misses from Muhapuro.
A little feinted left hand from Barnhardt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Muhapuro goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ronnie Barnhardt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barnhardt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Muhapuro.
Barnhardt misses with a double jab.
Muhapuro tries a head kick but it misses.
Muhapuro throws a push kick but Barnhardt slaps the foot to one side.
Muhapuro lands with a kick to the temple. Barnhardt shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Muhapuro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd cheers as Muhapuro lands an impressive looking overhand right. Barnhardt doesn't seem phased though.
Muhapuro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Barnhardt throws a quick counter head kick but Muhapuro was just out of range.
Muhapuro throws a head kick but Barnhardt moves out of range.
Muhapuro scores with a head kick. Barnhardt tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muhapuro lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #ROC2#
Barnhardt is rocked!#T2#
Muhapuro looks to throw the jab but Barnhardt is out of range.
It looked like Barnhardt was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Oh Barnhardt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head kick by Muhapuro - that's a beauty! Barnhardt is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Muhapuro can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Paul Muhapuro!
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Event:
GDL 4: Ho v Valdaev
Date: Sep 07, 2019 |
#R1#
A shot to the liver by Jovanovic. Beautiful body shot.
Jovanovic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barnhardt connects with a leg kick. Jovanovic looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jovanovic's corner calls for a 1-2. Jovanovic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jovanovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barnhardt.
Jovanovic with a nice cross.
Jovanovic misses with a hook. Barnhardt ducked under it nicely.
Barnhardt has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jovanovic connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jovanovic's jab looks to have found its range, popping Barnhardt under the eye.
Barnhardt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jovanovic manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Jovanovic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Barnhardt doesn't seem phased though.
Jovanovic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL#
Jovanovic darts in and clinches Barnhardt up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jovanovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Barnhardt.
Barnhardt can't break the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jovanovic.
A short body shot lands from Jovanovic as the two fighters clinch.
Still in the clinch, Jovanovic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barnhardt is trying to force a seperation but Jovanovic has the dominant position.
Barnhardt wants to get back to striking at distance but Jovanovic won't allow it.
#T1#
Jovanovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barnhardt backwards. #BC2#
Barnhardt breaks from the clinch.
Jovanovic lands a nice shot that snaps Barnhardt's head back.
Barnhardt gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jovanovic.
Barnhardt throws a head kick that misses.
Jovanovic scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jovanovic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jovanovic throws a body punch but Barnhardt moves out of range.
Jovanovic looks to throw the jab but Barnhardt is out of range.
Jovanovic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barnhardt in his tracks. #CL#
Barnhardt tries to keep at a distance but Jovanovic has taken the fight into the clinch.
Barnhardt fails to pull guard.
Jovanovic has Barnhardt pressed against the cage, preventing Barnhardt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jovanovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jovanovic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnhardt is trying to force a seperation but Jovanovic has the dominant position.#T2#
Jovanovic gets through Barnhardt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jovanovic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jovanovic.
Barnhardt can't break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Jovanovic - that landed with a thud.
Jovanovic scores with a shot to the side of Barnhardt's head.
Jovanovic working aggressively here.
Barnhardt has had enough of the clinch but Jovanovic keeps him there for the moment.
Barnhardt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Barnhardt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jovanovic lands a nice shot that snaps Barnhardt's head back.
Barnhardt misses with a body kick.
Jovanovic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheers as Jovanovic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Barnhardt doesn't seem phased though.
Jovanovic throws a shot from downtown. Barnhardt moves away and avoids it.
Barnhardt tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jovanovic is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#CL#
Jovanovic clinches up with Barnhardt and pushes him back against the cage.
Jovanovic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T3#
Jovanovic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barnhardt wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jovanovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jovanovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barnhardt tries to break free but Jovanovic pushes him back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Jovanovic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barnhardt is trying to break the clinch but Jovanovic has him pressed against the cage.
Barnhardt has had enough of the clinch but Jovanovic keeps him there for the moment.
Barnhardt tries to break free but Jovanovic pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Barnhardt manages to pull guard.
Jovanovic controlling from the top position.
Barnhardt can't keep his opponent in guard - Jovanovic advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jovanovic is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SUB#
Jovanovic is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Barnhardt sees it coming and defends easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jovanovic in particular looking to stall.
Barnhardt is staying active underneath Jovanovic, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jovanovic is looking to advance position but Barnhardt won't allow it. #SUB#
Jovanovic seems to be looking for submissions.
Barnhardt is refusing to be controlled, as Jovanovic sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nenad Jovanovic dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Barnhardt looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nenad Jovanovic is winning the standup battle so far.
Jovanovic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barnhardt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Jovanovic has managed to clinch.
Barnhardt wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jovanovic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Jovanovic on the inside.
Jovanovic has a couple of punches blocked by Barnhardt.
Barnhardt is looking to break free of the clinch but Jovanovic has double underhooks.
Barnhardt is trying to force a seperation but Jovanovic has the dominant position.
Jovanovic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barnhardt prevents a body shot from Jovanovic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnhardt wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jovanovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jovanovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jovanovic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jovanovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barnhardt can do to turn this around?
A frustrated look appears on Barnhardt's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Barnhardt blocking some punches.
Jovanovic lands a left hand.
#T1#
Jovanovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Barnhardt.
Jovanovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jovanovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barnhardt wants to get back to striking at distance but Jovanovic won't allow it.
Barnhardt wants a takedown.
Barnhardt blocks an uppercut.
Jovanovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nenad Jovanovic has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jovanovic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Barnhardt is trying to break free.
A short right from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic lands with a right to the head.
Barnhardt working hard to break the clinch.
Barnhardt is trying to break the clinch but Jovanovic is controlling him.
Jovanovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jovanovic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Barnhardt or not. #BC2#
Barnhardt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barnhardt gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jovanovic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barnhardt's hands.#T2#
Jovanovic lands a right hook to the body.
Jovanovic scores with a nice head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jovanovic cracks Barnhardt with an open hand slap.
Jovanovic avoids a kick to the body.
#CL#
Jovanovic closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Barnhardt breaks the clinch.
Barnhardt moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CL#
Jovanovic clinches.
Jovanovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jovanovic.
Jovanovic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barnhardt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jovanovic is leaning against Barnhardt and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2#
Barnhardt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3#
Jovanovic connects with a looping right hand.
Jovanovic throws a hook to the side of Barnhardt's head but Barnhardt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jovanovic looks to land a right hand but Barnhardt moved out of range.
Barnhardt throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Jovanovic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Barnhardt, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Barnhardt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jovanovic keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jovanovic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Barnhardt on the side of the head.
Jab from Jovanovic.#CL#
Barnhardt gets tackled into the cage by Jovanovic. Jovanovic maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Barnhardt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jovanovic is looking to clinch.
Barnhardt throws a wild body kick that Jovanovic sees coming a mile off.
Jovanovic connects with a single shot there.
Nice body punch from Jovanovic. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left lands for Jovanovic.
A swing and a miss from Jovanovic.
Barnhardt misses with a head kick.
Jovanovic avoids the head kick by Barnhardt.
Jovanovic clobbers Barnhardt with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL#
Jovanovic clinches.
A shot in the inside from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barnhardt backwards.
Jovanovic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barnhardt backwards.
Barnhardt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jovanovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jovanovic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jovanovic working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jovanovic. #BC2#
Barnhardt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jovanovic scores with a hook to the body. Barnhardt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jovanovic cracks a nice hook into Barnhardt's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nenad Jovanovic dominated that second round.
That's time! Jovanovic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Barnhardt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jovanovic.
Barnhardt tries a head kick but it misses.
Barnhardt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jovanovic scores with a shot to the body.
Ronnie Barnhardt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barnhardt feints a jab promting Jovanovic to slip. Barnhardt then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jovanovic slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A bone on bone clash there as Jovanovic blocks the leg kick.
Barnhardt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd cheers as Jovanovic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Barnhardt doesn't seem phased though.
A head kick misses from Barnhardt.
Jovanovic just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Jovanovic misses its intended target.
Jovanovic avoids the head kick by Barnhardt.
Jovanovic is looking to counter punch.
Jovanovic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Barnhardt misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Jovanovic to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Jovanovic clinches up against the cage.#T1#
Still in the clinch, Jovanovic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jovanovic can't find room to land a body shot as Barnhardt controls the action.
Barnhardt prevents a body shot from Jovanovic.
Barnhardt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Barnhardt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barnhardt throws a push kick but Jovanovic slaps the foot to one side.
Barnhardt throws a body punch but Jovanovic moves out of range.
Jovanovic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jovanovic blocks a head kick by Barnhardt.
Barnhardt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jovanovic blocks the body kick.
Barnhardt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barnhardt takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Good exchange - Jovanovic coming out on top.
Jovanovic throws a shot to the body.
Barnhardt defending well as Jovanovic loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Jovanovic has closed the distance and engaged Barnhardt in a clinch.
Jovanovic can't find room to land a body shot as Barnhardt controls the action.
#T2##BC2#
Barnhardt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jovanovic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jovanovic scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Jovanovic gets a clinch.
Jovanovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Barnhardt.
Barnhardt is trying to push Jovanovic away but Jovanovic has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jovanovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Barnhardt.
Jovanovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jovanovic keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Barnhardt's efforts to push away.
A short right from Jovanovic on the inside.
Barnhardt tries to break free but Jovanovic pushes him back against the cage.
Jovanovic working aggressively here.
Jovanovic pushes Barnhardt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Jovanovic keeps control of Barnhardt as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jovanovic misses with a punch on the inside.
Jovanovic lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Barnhardt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barnhardt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barnhardt tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
Jovanovic darts in and clinches Barnhardt up against the cage.
Barnhardt is looking to break free of the clinch but Jovanovic has double underhooks.
Barnhardt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barnhardt takes a shot to the head.
Jovanovic is leaning against Barnhardt and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jovanovic misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic pushes Barnhardt back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jovanovic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ronnie Barnhardt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barnhardt with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jovanovic digs a right hand into Barnhardt's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Barnhardt's gas tank.
Jovanovic lands a body punch in the clinch. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, Jovanovic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jovanovic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barnhardt wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jovanovic has him pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jovanovic pushes Barnhardt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jovanovic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barnhardt backwards.
Jovanovic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jovanovic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jovanovic pushes Barnhardt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jovanovic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jovanovic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jovanovic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jovanovic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jovanovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barnhardt backwards.
Nice body punch from Jovanovic - that landed with a thud.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nenad Jovanovic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jovanovic 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nenad Jovanovic!
Nenad Jovanovic spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
GDL 2
Date: Aug 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Jovanovic misses with an uppercut.
Barnhardt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jovanovic checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Barnhardt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jovanovic checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Barnhardt misses with a low kick.
Barnhardt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Barnhardt misses the shot to the body.
Barnhardt misses with the body kick
and Jovanovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jovanovic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barnhardt tries a low kick but Jovanovic avoids it.
Barnhardt misses with an uppercut. Jovanovic saw that one coming.
Barnhardt misses with a straight right.
Barnhardt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jovanovic checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jovanovic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jovanovic misses with a wild body shot.
Barnhardt only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jab by Barnhardt.
Jovanovic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jovanovic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jovanovic clobbers Barnhardt with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnhardt tries to land a front kick but Jovanovic steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jovanovic slips a jab from Barnhardt.
Barnhardt throws out a loose jab but Jovanovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jovanovic is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Jovanovic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Barnhardt on the side of the head.
Barnhardt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barnhardt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic is looking to counter punch.
Barnhardt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jovanovic.
Barnhardt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Barnhardt swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jovanovic defending well as Barnhardt loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Jovanovic rushes Barnhardt and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Barnhardt fails to land.
Jovanovic misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Jovanovic.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barnhardt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jovanovic lands a body punch.
Jovanovic has a couple of punches blocked by Barnhardt.
A hook to the body from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Barnhardt controls his hands.
Jovanovic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnhardt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jovanovic lands a hook that snaps the head of Barnhardt backwards.
Jovanovic lands with a left to the head.
Barnhardt throws a punch but it's blocked by Jovanovic. #T2#
Barnhardt has a couple of punches blocked by Jovanovic.
Nice body punch from Jovanovic - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Barnhardt fails to land.
Barnhardt misses with a punch on the inside.
Barnhardt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jovanovic backwards.
Jovanovic lands a left hand.
Jovanovic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Barnhardt looks winded!
Jovanovic lands a hook that snaps the head of Barnhardt backwards.
Jovanovic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barnhardt trying to stall but Jovanovic improves his position.
Jovanovic scores with a shot to the side of Barnhardt's head.
A short uppercut from Jovanovic.
Barnhardt misses with a body punch.
Barnhardt tries to break free but Jovanovic pushes him back against the cage.
Jovanovic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jovanovic lands a nice shot to the body.
Barnhardt misses with some punches.
Jovanovic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jovanovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Jovanovic.
Jovanovic gets through Barnhardt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jovanovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barnhardt backwards.
Jovanovic digs a right hand underneath Barnhardt's ribcage. Barnhardt let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T3#
Jovanovic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jovanovic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jovanovic lands with a light punch inside.
Barnhardt takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jovanovic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jovanovic.
A short right from Jovanovic on the inside.
Jovanovic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barnhardt throws a punch but it's blocked by Jovanovic.
Jovanovic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic pushes Barnhardt back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Jovanovic.
A short right from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Barnhardt takes a shot to the head.
Jovanovic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barnhardt backwards.
Jovanovic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barnhardt backwards.
A short body shot lands from Jovanovic as the two fighters clinch.
Jovanovic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jovanovic lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
Jovanovic lands with a right to the head.
Jovanovic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barnhardt backwards.
Jovanovic scores with a shot to the side of Barnhardt's head.
Jovanovic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC#
Barnhardt is rocked!
Jovanovic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barnhardt is still on wobbly legs! Can Jovanovic finish him?
Jovanovic lands with a short shot to the head.
Jovanovic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barnhardts head.
Nice body punch from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic works on Barnhardt's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jovanovic.
Jovanovic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice left hand lands by Jovanovic.
Jovanovic lands a nice shot to the body.
Jovanovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barnhardt backwards.
Jovanovic unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Barnhardt! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Jovanovic is unloading with more strikes now! Barnhardt drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nenad Jovanovic!
Nenad Jovanovic was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 03, 2019 |
#R1#
Barnhardt lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Taylor throws a body shot but no joy.
Taylor works the jab nicely.
Taylor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taylor throws an overhand right that lands on Barnhardt's shoulder, as Barnhardt tries to avoid the shot.
Barnhardt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taylor manages to avoid it.
Taylor misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taylor. Barnhardt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barnhardt misses with a lunging right hand
and Taylor counters with a nice body shot.
Taylor staying out of range there.
Taylor misses with a wild body shot.
Taylor scores with a hook.
Taylor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barnhardt misses with a straight right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taylor connects with a body shot that sends Barnhardt's belly button to the back.
Barnhardt takes a swing at Taylor's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Barnhardt has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T1#
Good body shot from Barnhardt.
Barnhardt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Taylor backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barnhardt.
Barnhardt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Taylor backwards.
Barnhardt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barnhardt.
Barnhardt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barnhardt lands a hook that snaps the head of Taylor backwards.
A short uppercut from Barnhardt.
Barnhardt lands a right hand.
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!
Barnhardt lands a right hand.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Barnhardt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Barnhardt lands a shoulder strike.
Barnhardt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barnhardt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Taylor backwards.
Taylor has a couple of punches blocked by Barnhardt.
#T2#
Barnhardt effectively controlling the action here.
Barnhardt lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Barnhardt.
Barnhardt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Taylor backwards.
A short right from Barnhardt.
Taylor throws a head punch that misses.
Barnhardt blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barnhardt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barnhardt.
Taylor misses with a punch on the inside.
Barnhardt gets through Taylor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Taylor looks winded!
A hook to the body from Barnhardt.
A short left from Barnhardt.
Barnhardt scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barnhardt.
Barnhardt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Barnhardt lands with a short shot to the head.
Barnhardt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Barnhardt scores with a nice hook to the head.
Good body shot from Barnhardt.
Barnhardt pushes Taylor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barnhardt dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A body shot lands from Barnhardt.
Barnhardt is leaning against Taylor and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Barnhardt is working Taylor over against the cage.
Barnhardt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barnhardt pushes Taylor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barnhardt lands a nice uppercut.
Barnhardt lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Taylor or not.
Nice body punch from Barnhardt.
Barnhardt lands a body shot.
Barnhardt pushes Taylor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still in the clinch, Barnhardt scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short left from Barnhardt.
Nice body punch from Barnhardt - that landed with a thud.
Barnhardt is working Taylor over against the cage.#T4#
A short left from Barnhardt.
Barnhardt pushes Taylor back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Barnhardt lands a body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barnhardt.
Barnhardt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barnhardt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Taylor backwards.
Barnhardt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Taylor backwards.
Barnhardt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Barnhardt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Taylor backwards.
Barnhardt scores with a shoulder strike.
Barnhardt throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Taylor takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barnhardt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Barnhardt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barnhardt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barnhardt is leaning against Taylor and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Barnhardt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Barnhardt scores with a hook to the body.
Barnhardt lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie Barnhardt 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#
Good exchange - Barnhardt coming out on top.
Barnhardt has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Barnhardt slips under a jab.
Barnhardt misses with a left hand
and Taylor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barnhardt fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Taylor on the side of the head.
Taylor is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Barnhardt rather than just go for the knockout.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Taylor takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Barnhardt scores with a jab to the head.
Barnhardt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taylor.
Taylor's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Barnhardt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Taylor scrambles back to his feet.#CL#
Barnhardt moves into the clinch.
A body shot lands from Barnhardt.
Taylor misses with some punches.
Taylor is trying to stall.
Barnhardt pushes Taylor back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Taylor is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnhardt presses Taylor against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Barnhardt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Taylors head. #T1#
Barnhardt lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Barnhardt - that landed with a thud.
Taylor takes a shot to the head.
Barnhardt gets through Taylor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Barnhardt scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barnhardt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Taylors head.
Barnhardt scores with a shoulder strike.
Barnhardt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Barnhardt.
Barnhardt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Barnhardt is leaning against Taylor and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnhardt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barnhardt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Barnhardt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taylor can do to turn this around?
Barnhardt lands a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Barnhardt as the two fighters clinch.
Barnhardt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Barnhardt.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barnhardt.
Barnhardt lands a body punch. #T2#
Barnhardt works on Taylor's body with a couple of short punches.
Taylor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barnhardt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barnhardt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Taylor backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barnhardt.
Barnhardt throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Barnhardt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barnhardt scores with a shot to the side of Taylor's head.
Barnhardt scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC#
Taylor is rocked!
Barnhardt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Taylor backwards.
Taylor is still on wobbly legs! Can Barnhardt finish him?
A nice left hand lands by Barnhardt.
Barnhardt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barnhardt gets through Taylor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ronnie Barnhardt has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Barnhardt lands an uppercut.
Barnhardt gets through Taylor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barnhardt.
Barnhardt works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T3#
Barnhardt lands a body punch in the clinch.
Barnhardt lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from Barnhardt.
Barnhardt stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Barnhardt.
Barnhardt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Barnhardt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barnhardt.
A shot in the inside from Barnhardt.
Barnhardt presses Taylor against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Barnhardt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short left from Barnhardt.
Barnhardt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Barnhardt lands an uppercut.#T4#
Barnhardt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barnhardt.
Still in the clinch, Barnhardt scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barnhardt lands a left hand.
Barnhardt lands a body shot in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barnhardt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Barnhardt lands a left hand.
Barnhardt lands a right hand.
Taylor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barnhardt lands a big right hand that drops Taylor! The killer instinct kicks in and Barnhardt finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Barnhardt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ronnie Barnhardt!
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