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Event:
S.A.F.O NEW ERA #3
Date: Nov 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Danis throws an off balance right hand
and Barboza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barboza swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2#
and Danis holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD2#
Danis wants the takedown. Barboza is fighting it off but Danis persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Barboza's guard against the cage.#SUB#
Barboza isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Danis stacks Barboza on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Danis!
Barboza is trying to control Danis's posture but Danis avoids it.
Danis wants to control but Barboza is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Danis decides to stand back up. Danis steps back and let's Barboza get back to his feet.#CL2#
Danis takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Danis breaks the clinch.
#T1##CL2#
Danis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Barboza looking for a takedown.
Barboza is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Barboza is trying to maintain a safe position but Danis gets an underhook and turns Barboza into the cage.
Maybe Barboza would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Danis is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Barboza to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Danis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Danis thumps Barboza with a low kick.#CL2#
Danis moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Danis pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Danis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barboza is one step ahead there.
Danis has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Danis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barboza defends it easily.#T3#
Barboza is fighting to break Danis's control of his arms but Danis is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Danis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barboza. #SUB2#
Danis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barboza gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Barboza will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Danis trying to keep a closed guard but Barboza is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Danis working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Barboza has passed into half guard!
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Danis has his hands clasped together around Barboza's back. He's all about the action.
Danis is looking to improve his position.
Danis is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Danis is looking for a sweep. Barboza is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Danis dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Barboza attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Danis on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Barboza moves in looking to clinch but Danis pushes him off.
Danis fails with the takedown
and Barboza counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2#
Danis gets the takedown into side control.
Barboza is looking to regain half guard here but Danis keeps moving and retains side control. #SU2#
Danis stands up.
Danis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danis checks the leg kick.
Barboza throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Danis.#TD2#
Danis gets the takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barboza struggling a bit here.#T1#
Danis tries to score with some ground and pound. Barboza controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SUB2#
Danis has hold of Barboza's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Barboza tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Danis cranks the arm and Barboza screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Barboza, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). David Danis!
A less than humble David Danis misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
S.A.F.O TITLE CHALLENGER #2
Date: Oct 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Williams tries a head kick but it misses.
Barboza throws a sloppy head kick and Williams moves out of range easily.
Williams cracks Barboza with a good jab.
Barboza slips under a jab.
Barboza throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Williams closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Williams struggles to land a body shot inside as Barboza controls his hands.
#TD#
Barboza pulls guard. #SUB#
Barboza working for a triangle but Williams defends it easily.
#SU2#
Williams stands up from guard. Let's bang!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Williams.
Williams's corner calls for a 1-2. Williams obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1##CL2#
Williams darts in and clinches Barboza up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Williams as the two fighters clinch.
Williams lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Williams on the inside. #BC2#
Williams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Williams takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#KD2#
Williams lands a big head kick that sends Barboza tumbling to the mat! Williams takes a step backwards and waves Barboza back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Mark Barboza has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD2#
Williams feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Barboza sprawling to the canvas! Barboza rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Williams finish him?!
#ROC2#
Barboza is rocked!
The fight stays on the outside here - Williams looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Oh Barboza is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Williams lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Barboza up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Williams from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Barboza's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Danny Williams!
Danny Williams decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
S.A.F.O CROWN CHAMPION 4
Date: Oct 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Barboza slaps away a takedown attempt from Munoz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Barboza appears to be looking for a big counter.
Barboza tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Munoz looks for a takedown but Barboza sprawls well.
Munoz looks winded!
Barboza delivers a nice body kick.
Barboza lands with a thumping leg kick.
Barboza fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
It seemed like Munoz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barboza misses with a combination
#CL2#
and Munoz counters by moving into the clinch.
Munoz gets underhooks to prevent Barboza's takedown attempt.
#BC#
Barboza breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Munoz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Barboza defends well and Munoz ends up having to push Barboza into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mark Barboza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Munoz.
Barboza closes this distance looking for a takedown but Munoz circles away.
A right-left combo lands from Barboza. #CUT#
It looks like Diego Munoz has been cut.
A thudding body kick lands there by Barboza!
Barboza lands with a good body shot.
Barboza throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Munoz.
Munoz keeps the fight on the outside.
Mark Barboza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barboza dives in for a single leg takedown but Munoz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Barboza chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Munoz blocks a head kick by Barboza.
#T2#
Munoz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barboza misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Munoz counters with a single leg into guard. Barboza didn't expect that. #SUB#
Barboza looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barboza being controlled here, momentarily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Munoz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Munoz throwing strikes from guard but Barboza blocks nicely.
Munoz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Barboza throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Barboza preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barboza definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Barboza looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Munoz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Munoz controls from within his opponent's guard.
It looks like Munoz might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Munoz looking to sit in guard and control but Barboza gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Munoz working for a triangle but Barboza defends it easily.
#T4#
Barboza wants to pass the guard but Munoz is keeping the position.
Munoz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Barboza trying to control but Munoz is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Barboza throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Munoz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Munoz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Munoz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Munoz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barboza gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Barboza dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Diego Munoz's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Barboza scores with a head kick. Munoz tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Munoz misses with a takedown attempt
and Barboza counters with a nice body shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Munoz crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Barboza - the referee stops the clock and Munoz gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Barboza. Munoz manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Barboza! Munoz is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Barboza!
After the fight, Mark Barboza was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
S.A.F.O Qualification
Date: Sep 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Danis fails with the takedown.
Barboza stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barboza wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Danis closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Barboza quickly recovers to half guard.
Danis content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Danis landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Danis tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barboza knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barboza is trying to stand.
Danis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Danis content to control rather than advance.
Danis moves into full mount! Barboza won't be happy about that!
Danis working the ground and pound effectively.
Danis lands a couple of good shots and Barboza has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Barboza definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Danis controls the position.
It looks like Danis might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T2#
Danis is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Barboza up.
Barboza is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Barboza is trying to defend against the choke here but Danis has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Danis Tightens the hold and Barboza taps out furiously! Danis displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). David Danis!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Barboza throws a leg kick #TD#
so Sanchez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES2#
Barboza is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Sanchez presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Barboza is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sanchez to keep the fight standing.
Sanchez wants a takedown.
#TD#
Sanchez pulls guard successfully.
Sanchez has his hands on Barboza's head, controlling the position.
Barboza looking to sit in guard and control but Sanchez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Barboza is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sanchez is controlling him.
Sanchez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1#
Barboza is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Sanchez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sanchez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Sanchez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Barboza looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Barboza looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Barboza! #REVB#
Sanchez avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Barboza.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep.
Barboza wants to control but Sanchez is keeping him busy. #T2##SUB2#
Barboza goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sanchez has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Barboza but great work by Sanchez.
Barboza is looking to regain half guard here but Sanchez keeps moving and retains side control.
Barboza looking for a sweep but Sanchez has passed into full mount! Oh no!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barboza tries to reverse the position but Sanchez maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Sanchez jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Barboza is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Barboza and Sanchez has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#T3#
Barboza can't do much from the bottom here.
The ground and pound from Sanchez seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #SUB#
Sanchez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Barboza has escaped the position, nice work there.
Barboza wants to control but Sanchez postures up.
Barboza is looking for a sweep.
Barboza can't do much from the bottom here. #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.#SUB#
Sanchez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Barboza is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SU#
Sanchez decides to stand up, so the ref orders Barboza to his feet.
Sanchez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanchez stuffs the takedown attempt from Barboza. Barboza gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Barboza manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sanchez on his heels. He'll look to pass Sanchez's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Sanchez has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Barboza has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Al Sanchez dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL2#
Barboza darts in and clinches Sanchez up against the cage.
Sanchez landing knees to the body.
Sanchez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Barboza to keep the fight standing.
Sanchez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Barboza avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sanchez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Barboza walks away with a smile on his face. Sanchez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Al Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez fails with a takedown attempt.
Sanchez misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Sanchez breaks the clinch.
Mark Barboza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Barboza works Sanchez's body with a nice hook.
Barboza fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Barboza with that takedown attempt.
Sanchez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Al Sanchez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barboza will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Barboza shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Barboza misses with a takedown attempt - Sanchez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Barboza is breathing heavily.#T2#
Sanchez stuffs the takedown attempt from Barboza. Barboza gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
Barboza rushes Sanchez and presses him up against the cage.
Barboza throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #TD#
Sanchez jumps guard and drags Barboza to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Barboza looking to sit in guard and control but Sanchez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Barboza looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Sanchez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Barboza is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Barboza has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##T3##SU2#
Sanchez is working an open guard so Barboza takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Barboza fails to land the takedown.
Barboza displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sanchez.
Barboza throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Barboza defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sanchez.
Barboza shoots in and drives through. Sanchez sprawls well.
Sanchez throws a big counter combination but Barboza scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Barboza defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sanchez.
Nice sprawl there from Barboza as Sanchez shoots in.
Barboza tries a head kick but it misses.
Barboza keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
Barboza closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanchez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Barboza pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Barboza taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mark Barboza will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Barboza shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sanchez as he jumps to the side.
Sanchez with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Barboza to counter with a crisp jab.
Barboza misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Sanchez counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sanchez.
Sanchez jumps guard but Barboza turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Barboza stops a takedown attempt from Sanchez.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Al Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barboza looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD2#
Barboza jumps guard and drags Sanchez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SU#
Sanchez gets to his feet - Barboza follows without any prompting.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Barboza fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sanchez, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
Barboza blocks a body shot from Sanchez.
Barboza wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sanchez stalling.
#TD2#
Barboza has clasped his hands together around Sanchez's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SU2#
Barboza stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD#
Sanchez shoots in and gets a takedown into Barboza's guard.#SUB#
Sanchez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Barboza is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Barboza has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Sanchez is trying to control the position but Barboza postures up. #T2#
Sanchez thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SU2#
Barboza gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Sanchez throws an off balance right hand
enabling Barboza to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Barboza feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Barboza is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Barboza throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Sanchez looking to control but Barboza passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Barboza is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sanchez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barboza.
Sanchez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Al Sanchez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#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.
Barboza slips a nice elbow through Sanchez's hands, connecting with Sanchez's forehead.
Barboza moves nicely into side control.
Sanchez tries to improve position but can't.
Sanchez is not content to let Barboza control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Barboza comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Barboza 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Barboza!
Mark Barboza decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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