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Event:
300.F.C FIGHT 7
Date: Oct 15, 2022 |
#R1# RooMan scores with a jab to the body. Barnes closes the distance and lands a one-two. Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barnes went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Barnes drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. RooMan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes.
#TD# RooMan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Barnes sitting in guard here, content to control. RooMan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #ES2# RooMan has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Barnes off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. RooMan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Barnes misses with a series of wild punches.
Andrew Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. RooMan misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1# A punch combination from Barnes misses. Barnes misses with a body shot.
Barnes 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. RooMan connects with a jab. Barnes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Barnes takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. RooMan with a jab. RooMan misses with a wild combination.
Barnes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Barnes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barnes throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Barnes misses with a low kick.
RooMan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. RooMan scores with a decent looking hook. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. RooMan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barnes moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Barnes throws a combination that misses and RooMan counters with a nice uppercut. #T2# A telegraphed right hand from Barnes misses the target. RooMan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barnes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. RooMan moves out of range of the body kick. Barnes scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A decent looking cross lands there for RooMan. Barnes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown letting RooMan counter with a right hand. Barnes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Barnes throws a leg kick and RooMan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Barnes throws a leg kick but RooMan sees it coming and checks it nicely. Barnes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barnes misses with a wild combination.
RooMan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Barnes had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush. Barnes misses with the combination.
RooMan feints a counter leg kick.#T3# Barnes throws a leg kick and RooMan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Barnes throws a sloppy head kick and RooMan moves out of range easily. Danga de danga de dang - RooMan scores with a four punch combination! Barnes throws a front kick aimed at RooMan's knee but RooMan avoids it well. Barnes throws a low kick but RooMan moves out of range easily. RooMan slips under a jab. RooMan might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. RooMan lands with a nice combination. Barnes backs away looking to recover. Good standup being displayed there by Barnes as he connects with a hook. Barnes throws a series of punches but RooMan avoids them all with ease. Barnes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Danga de danga de dang - RooMan scores with a four punch combination! Barnes throws a series of punches but RooMan moves out of range. Danga de danga de dang - Barnes scores with a four punch combination! RooMan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. RooMan catches Barnes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! RooMan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. RooMan lands a head shot.#T4# Barnes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but RooMan manages to avoid it. RooMan misses with a hook. A chopping leg kick lands by RooMan. Barnes dodges the punch combination from RooMan.
RooMan throws a right hand that Barnes ducks under and follows up with a left that Barnes also avoids with ease. Barnes just misses with a punch to the body.
Barnes avoids the body shot from RooMan.
RooMan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Barnes throws a body kick that misses. RooMan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barnes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Barnes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Barnes fails to land with a series of punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Barnes misses with a right hand and RooMan counters with a lovely straight right hand! Barnes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
RooMan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses. A little jabbing left from RooMan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Australian RooMan dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Barnes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from RooMan. RooMan throws a jab but it's blocked by Barnes. Barnes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from RooMan. Barnes digs a good hook to RooMan's body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barnes. That's going to slow RooMan down. Barnes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by RooMan. RooMan unleashes a big counter combination but Barnes bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Barnes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Barnes there as he acknowledges the shot. Barnes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barnes looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Barnes swinging wildly here.
RooMan swings for the body but Barnes moves out of range.
RooMan lands a nice hook to Barnes's body. Barnes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. RooMan takes a body punch but keeps moving. Australian RooMan seems to be getting the better of the standup. Barnes throws a hook but RooMan blocks it. RooMan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. RooMan lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action! RooMan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Barnes tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Barnes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around RooMan's waist but RooMan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Barnes off to one side. Barnes is looking to wear down RooMan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T1# Barnes connects with a looping right hand.
Barnes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Barnes walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. RooMan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Barnes throws a right and a left that both miss. Barnes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Barnes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and RooMan counters with a lovely straight right hand! Barnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but RooMan was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnes. Barnes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and RooMan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Barnes scrambles back to his feet. Australian RooMan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. RooMan throws a quick inside leg kick. Barnes throws a shot from downtown. RooMan moves away and avoids it. RooMan throws a series of strikes that have Barnes backpedaling.
Andrew Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. RooMan misses with a double jab.
RooMan fails to land with a series of punches.
Barnes is looking to counter punch. Barnes lands a head kick. RooMan smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Barnes throws a series of punches but RooMan avoids them all with ease. RooMan throws out a loose jab but Barnes uses good head movement to avoid it. Barnes is looking for a counter combo. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. RooMan misses with a wild body shot. #T2# Barnes checks a leg kick nicely. A bone on bone clash there as Barnes blocks the leg kick.
Barnes misses with a hook
enabling RooMan to counter with a crisp jab. Barnes misses with a double jab.
RooMan lands a leg kick that knocks Barnes off balance momentarily. RooMan throws out a loose jab but Barnes uses good head movement to avoid it. A shot to the liver by RooMan. Beautiful body shot. RooMan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. RooMan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd cheers as RooMan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Barnes doesn't seem phased though. Barnes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from RooMan. RooMan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barnes can pounce on him.
A nice combination there by RooMan.
A punch combination from RooMan misses. A telegraphed right hand from RooMan misses the target. #T3# RooMan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Barnes's head. Barnes misses with a jab, cross combination.
RooMan misses with a two punch combination.
Barnes looks to land a combination but RooMan avoids it well. Sloppy strikes from RooMan. Those never looked like landing. Barnes displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. RooMan has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Barnes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. RooMan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Barnes's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Barnes duly obliges. Barnes avoids the body shot from RooMan.
Barnes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. RooMan blocks the body kick.
A big right from Barnes misses. Left hook, right uppercut from RooMan. Barnes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. A combination from RooMan does no damage. #T4# Barnes sizes up RooMan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Barnes throws a wild body kick that RooMan sees coming a mile off. RooMan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Barnes swings away with a body shot that misses
and Barnes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Barnes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from RooMan. RooMan throws a right hand that misses
and Barnes counters with a stiff right hand. A leg kick checked by RooMan. RooMan jabs Barnes right on the nose. Barnes blinks but takes it well. RooMan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barnes misses with a head kick.
RooMan thows a left - swing and a miss! The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Barnes avoids the body shot from RooMan.
Barnes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
RooMan misses the shot to the body. Barnes avoids the body shot from RooMan.
Barnes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Australian RooMan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3# Barnes misses with a double jab
and RooMan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Good leg kick by RooMan. RooMan throws a right and a left that both miss. RooMan tries to bum rush Barnes with a series of wild strikes but Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the assault. RooMan throws a one two combo.
RooMan ducks under a wild hook from Barnes. RooMan blocks a head kick by Barnes.
RooMan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses. RooMan looks like he wants to counter punch here. RooMan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from RooMan. Barnes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Barnes misses with a double jab
and RooMan counters with a straight right hand. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. RooMan throws a right and a left that Barnes avoids nicely. #T1# RooMan misses with an uppercut. Barnes saw that one coming. RooMan scores with a jab. Barnes misses with an uppercut. RooMan saw that one coming. A punch combination from Barnes misses. Nice jab there from RooMan. RooMan misses with a looping left. RooMan misses with a jab, cross combination.
RooMan moves forwards but Barnes connects with a nice, crisp jab. Barnes throws a right and a left that both miss. RooMan misses with a jab, cross combination.
RooMan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Barnes under the eye. RooMan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Barnes drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. This has been an exciting period of action! Barnes throws an overhand right that lands on RooMan's shoulder, as RooMan tries to avoid the shot. Barnes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract RooMan. Barnes displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T2# RooMan throws a body shot but no joy. Barnes closes this distance looking for a takedown but RooMan circles away. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Barnes on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. RooMan throws a good cross that connects.
Barnes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around RooMan's waist but RooMan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Barnes off to one side. RooMan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
RooMan now looks to counter with a shot at the body. RooMan checks a low kick from Barnes. No joy there for RooMan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
RooMan scores with a sloppy right hand. Barnes should have avoided that one. Danga de danga de dang - Barnes scores with a four punch combination! Barnes throws a right and a left that RooMan avoids nicely. Barnes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as RooMan throws out the jab. RooMan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. No joy there for RooMan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
RooMan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Barnes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Barnes there as he acknowledges the shot.#T3# Barnes throws a leg kick but RooMan checks it. RooMan misses with a straight left. As RooMan looks to move away, Barnes throws a big counter combo but RooMan just gets out of the way. Barnes throws a nice head kick!
RooMan lands with an uppercut that bounces Barnes off the cage and back into range. Barnes throws a nice looking combination but RooMan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. RooMan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barnes is looking to counter with head kicks. RooMan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As RooMan looks to move away, Barnes throws a big counter combo but RooMan just gets out of the way. RooMan blocks a head kick by Barnes.
RooMan throws a right hand that Barnes ducks under and follows up with a left that Barnes also avoids with ease. Nice defenses there by RooMan. RooMan lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Barnes scores with a jab. Barnes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by RooMan. RooMan obviously looking to wear him down.
This has been an exciting period of action! Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Barnes!
Barnes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T4# Nice body punch from RooMan. RooMan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barnes.
RooMan scores with a sloppy right hand. Barnes should have avoided that one. RooMan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Sloppy strikes from RooMan. Those never looked like landing. A right-left combo lands from Barnes. RooMan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Barnes tries to move into range but RooMan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. RooMan staying out of range there. RooMan throws out a counter right but Barnes avoids it with no problem. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Barnes moves out of range as RooMan strikes. RooMan lands with a nice combination. Barnes backs away looking to recover. RooMan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Barnes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. RooMan motions for Barnes to come forward. RooMan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Australian RooMan really dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4# RooMan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barnes. Barnes ducks under a wild hook from RooMan. It looked like Barnes was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Barnes misses with a two punch combination.
RooMan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barnes sees it coming and avoids it easily. Barnes misses with a two punch combination.
Good shot there by RooMan. Barnes throws a head kick that misses. RooMan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barnes. Barnes checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Barnes misses the shot to the body. Barnes with the inside leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. RooMan misses with a few strikes there.
Barnes cracks a nice hook into RooMan's ribs. Barnes looks to score with a jab to the body but RooMan is just out of range. Barnes lands a head kick!
RooMan misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1# Barnes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. RooMan thuds his right hand into Barnes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Barnes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Barnes tries a head kick but it misses.
RooMan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barnes fails to land with a series of punches.
Barnes misses with a few strikes there.
No joy there for RooMan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barnes connects with a solid leg kick. Barnes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and RooMan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Barnes throws a leg kick that misses. Nice cross by RooMan. RooMan throws an overhand right that lands on Barnes's shoulder, as Barnes tries to avoid the shot. #T2# RooMan cracks a nice hook into Barnes's ribs. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! No joy there for RooMan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
RooMan works over Barnes's head and body with a nice combination. Barnes throws a series of punches but RooMan moves out of range. Barnes takes a shot right to the bread basket. Barnes looks to land a combination but RooMan avoids it well. It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over. RooMan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Barnes throws a head kick that misses and RooMan counters with a one-two to the body. RooMan fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice body punch from RooMan. RooMan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Barnes backs up against the cage.
Barnes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Barnes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt RooMan. Barnes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from RooMan.
Barnes throws a right and a left that RooMan avoids nicely. #T3# RooMan throws a right and a left that Barnes avoids nicely. Barnes misses with a double jab
and RooMan counters with a nice body shot. RooMan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Barnes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
RooMan scores with a one two! Barnes had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. RooMan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it. Barnes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Barnes defending well as RooMan loads up on a big left hand. RooMan jabbing away but nothing is landing. Nice body punch from RooMan. RooMan connects with a right hand. Barnes shakes it off. RooMan lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! RooMan throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range. Barnes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by RooMan. And an attempted straight right on the counter from RooMan! But no joy.#T4# A head kick misses from Barnes. Barnes throws a lazy uppercut
and RooMan counters with a series of strikes. Barnes will be more careful next time no doubt. Barnes misses with the combination.
Barnes lands a head kick!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by RooMan!
Barnes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. RooMan missing with a left hand there. Barnes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. RooMan blocks a head kick by Barnes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Barnes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
RooMan lands a body shot.
Barnes misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Australian RooMan dominated that fourth round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5# Barnes tries a head kick but it misses.
RooMan lands a nice shot that snaps Barnes's head back.
Barnes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. RooMan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Barnes throws a nice looking combination but RooMan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Barnes lands a nice leg kick that just misses RooMan's sensitive parts. Barnes misses the shot to the body. RooMan goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Barnes misses the shot to the body. RooMan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. RooMan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Barnes throws a head kick but RooMan moves out of range.
RooMan misses with a looping left. Barnes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from RooMan. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. RooMan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barnes.
#T1# RooMan scores with a body shot.
Barnes staying out of range there. RooMan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#ROC2#Barnes is rocked! RooMan looks to land a combination but Barnes avoids it well. Barnes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. And an attempted straight right on the counter from RooMan! But no joy. RooMan tries to bum rush Barnes with a series of wild strikes but Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Barnes half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Barnes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Barnes throwing a counter right hand but RooMan manages to avoid it. Barnes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Oh Barnes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Barnes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by RooMan. RooMan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barnes. Barnes seems to have got his legs back now. A punch combination from RooMan misses. Barnes plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Barnes tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and RooMan is able to avoid easily. RooMan misses with a series of wild punches.
Australian RooMan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2# RooMan scores with a leg kick.
Barnes misses with a wild combination.
Barnes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. RooMan throws a big shot that misses. Barnes misses the jab. RooMan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barnes misses with a combination
letting RooMan counter with a right hand. RooMan connects with the punch. Barnes misses with a head kick.
A combination from Barnes does no damage. RooMan connects with a body shot that sends Barnes's belly button to the back.#T3# RooMan tests Barnes's chin there with a solid looking shot. Barnes is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Barnes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Andrew Barnes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! RooMan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Barnes is looking to chop away at RooMan's legs. Barnes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barnes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. RooMan digs a good body shot into Barnes's ribs. RooMan's corner calls for a 1-2. RooMan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. RooMan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. RooMan throws a good cross that connects.
Barnes slips a jab and a cross from RooMan.
RooMan ducks under a wild hook from Barnes. RooMan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Barnes throws a series of punches but RooMan moves out of range. This has been an exciting period of action! Barnes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T4# RooMan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Barnes takes one to the chin there. RooMan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. RooMan lands a jab to the head.
Barnes throws a right and a left that RooMan avoids nicely. Barnes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt. Barnes throws a leg kick and RooMan counters with a straight right hand. RooMan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Barnes throws out a loose jab but RooMan uses good head movement to avoid it. Barnes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Nice jab there from RooMan. RooMan lands with a shot to the body. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. RooMan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Decent striking displayed by RooMan there. Barnes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Barnes there as he acknowledges the shot. Barnes throws an off balance right hand
and RooMan counters with a stiff right hand.
And that's the end of the fight! Australian RooMan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well RooMan 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 45:50 Judge James Atkins scores the fight 45:50 Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Australian RooMan! A victorious Australian RooMan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
OFK 219 - Tiramanti vs Trump
Date: Aug 13, 2022 |
#R1# Barnes throws a nice inside leg kick. Barnes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. OShea tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Barnes blocks a head kick by OShea.
#TD# Barnes shoots in for a takedown and gets it. OShea pushes Barnes off and gets back to his feet. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. OShea misses the shot to the body. OShea keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
OShea scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barnes doesn't seem bothered though. Barnes thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on OShea if he has to take too many more of those.
OShea connects with a single shot there. Barnes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. OShea looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. A solid leg kick lands there for Barnes.
OShea swinging wildly here.
OShea tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from OShea.#T1# Barnes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Barnes throws a nice outside leg kick. OShea is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. OShea tries to clinch up. OShea fails with a takedown attempt. Barnes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from OShea.
OShea misses with an uppercut. Barnes saw that one coming. OShea walks into a left hand. OShea shoots in but Barnes avoids the takedown attempt easily. Barnes 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. Barnes connects with a nice looking jab.
Barnes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Barnes stuffs the takedown attempt from OShea. OShea gets slowly back to his feet. Andrew Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor OShea. OShea fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Barnes on the side of the head. OShea throws a series of punches but Barnes avoids them all with ease. Barnes appears to be looking for a big counter.#T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Barnes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by OShea. Barnes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Barnes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
OShea takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#TD2# OShea closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Barnes throws OShea to one side and escapes! OShea slips a jab and a cross from Barnes.
Barnes moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. OShea throws a head kick but Barnes moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Barnes. Barnes scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
OShea shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barnes as he jumps to the side. OShea tries a head kick but it misses.
Barnes misses with a few strikes there.
OShea tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD# Barnes changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. OShea looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. OShea explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T3# Barnes looks to land a combination but OShea avoids it well. OShea walks into a jab. Barnes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Barnes sets himself, and OShea steps forward looking for the clinch! Barnes avoids it this time. OShea throws a head kick but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes scoring well with a low kick there.
Barnes moves out of range of the strikes. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! OShea showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barnes.
Barnes misses with a head kick.
OShea steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Barnes. Barnes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. No joy there for Barnes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barnes slips under a jab from OShea.#TD# OShea gets caught napping as Barnes dives in and scores a takedown. OShea manages to retain guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Barnes stays in close to OShea's body and controls the position. Barnes stops OShea from standing up. #T4# Barnes trying to control but OShea is working from the bottom. #SU# Barnes gets to his feet - OShea follows without any prompting. Barnes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from OShea. Those never looked like landing. Barnes misses with a head kick.
OShea shoots in and drives through. Barnes sprawls well. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by OShea!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Barnes scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A head kick misses from Barnes. OShea misses with an uppercut. #TD# Barnes shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Barnes was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. OShea tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Barnes dominated that round. That's time! Barnes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# OShea tests Barnes's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD# Barnes gets a double leg takedown into OShea's guard. OShea is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Barnes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. OShea sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Barnes thows a huge punch but OShea dodges it nicely.
#SUB2# OShea looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Barnes pushes past his half guard into mount! Barnes looking to finish OShea with some ground and pound. This is bad for OShea!#T1# Barnes controlling the pace for now. Barnes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that OShea can do to turn this around? Barnes trying to control but OShea is having none of it. OShea felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it. OShea really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
OShea wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
OShea tries to lock up and control but Barnes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Barnes sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. OShea is trying to escape the mount.
OShea bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! OShea wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving. #T3# Barnes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. OShea manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB2# OShea looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barnes wants to control from the top but OShea keeps moving. Barnes slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Barnes wants to control from the top but OShea keeps moving. Barnes preventing the sweep. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Barnes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Barnes controlling from the top position. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Barnes dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3# Barnes lands a really nice looking cross but OShea seems unphased.
Barnes avoids the head kick by OShea.
OShea cracks a nice hook into Barnes's ribs. OShea throws a right hand that misses
and Barnes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. A slow jab from OShea misses its intended target. OShea lands with a kick to the temple. Barnes shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" OShea throws a right and a left that both miss. Barnes leaves OShea with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Barnes throws a right hand that OShea ducks under and follows up with a left that OShea also avoids with ease. OShea looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Barnes lunges at OShea with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by OShea's hand. Barnes scores with the left hand. OShea knows he should have avoided that one. 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! A shot to the body from OShea misses and Barnes counters with a three punch combo that has OShea backing up. OShea nods at Barnes to acknowledge the strikes. OShea throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barnes sees it coming and avoids it easily. Barnes throwing a counter right hand but OShea manages to avoid it. Barnes with the inside leg kick. Barnes darts in and out, connecting with a jab. OShea takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# OShea shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Barnes but Barnes pushes him off and we're back to square one. Barnes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. OShea tries to clinch there but Barnes circles away.
A quick step to the side and Barnes tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Barnes misses with a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Barnes. No joy for OShea on that attempt. Andrew Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor OShea. Barnes works over OShea's head and body with a nice combination. Andrew Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Barnes misses with a jab, cross combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from OShea. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet. Barnes lands with a cross. Andrew Barnes is winning the standup battle so far. OShea fails with the takedown and Barnes counters with a right hand to the body. Barnes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barnes scoring well with a low kick there.
OShea throws a nice looking combination but Barnes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. This has been an exciting period of action! Barnes thumps OShea with a low kick. OShea's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T2# Donk. OShea catches Barnes right on the button with a cross. OShea throws a big shot that misses. Barnes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
OShea misses with a head kick.
Barnes seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#TD# Barnes shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. OShea wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Barnes manages to pass to side control. #REVB# Barnes trying to control the pace. OShea wants to control the action here but instead Barnes manages to pass to full mount! #T3# Barnes with shots to the head and body - OShea looks very uncomfortable down there. Barnes content just to control the position here. Barnes lands a heavy elbow. Barnes content just to control the position here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Barnes landing shots from mount. #T4# OShea takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Barnes misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Barnes wants to control but instead OShea manages to regain half guard. OShea is trying to stand up here but Barnes is controlling him well. Conor OShea has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SU# Barnes decides to return to a standing position. Barnes moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#ROC#OShea is rocked! OShea has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barnes. OShea is still on wobbly legs! Can Barnes finish him? This has been an exciting period of action! Barnes throws a right and a left that both miss. Some wild striking there from Barnes.
And that's the end of the fight! Andrew Barnes showed his dominance in that final round. Well Barnes 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27 Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27 Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Barnes! Andrew Barnes 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:
OFK 214 - Jahouli Vs Gomez
Date: Jul 24, 2022 |
#R1# Barnes throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. An attempted straight right counter from Wayne misses the target. Barnes misses with a body punch
and Wayne counters with a nice uppercut. Barnes throws a head kick that misses and Wayne cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Barnes misses with a low kick.
Wayne lands a jab to Barnes's midsection. Barnes throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Barnes throws out a leg kick but Wayne moves out of range and Barnes only half commits. Barnes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Barnes looks to land a combination. Wayne sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Barnes throws a series of punches but Wayne avoids them all with ease. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Barnes connects with a nice looking jab.
Barnes throws a combination that misses and Barnes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Barnes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wayne. We've been informed that Barnes 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. Barnes connects with a crisp jab. #T1# Wayne throws a hook but Barnes avoids it easily. Barnes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnes avoids the head kick by Wayne.
Wayne misses with an uppercut. Barnes saw that one coming. Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wayne moves away. A jab from Wayne misses. Wayne throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Barnes throws a fast counter high kick but Wayne manages to duck under it in time. Barnes staying out of range there. Barnes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Barnes stuns Wayne with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. A jab from Barnes finds it's way through Wayne's defenses. Wayne chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barnes can pounce on him.
Barnes misses with a low kick. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Barnes is defended easily by Wayne.#T2# Wayne moves out of range of the leg kick from Barnes. Nice shot lands for Barnes. Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Wayne misses its target. This has been an exciting period of action! Barnes throws a sloppy head kick and Wayne moves out of range easily. Andrew Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Barnes throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Barnes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wayne counters with a nice uppercut. Barnes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wayne. Barnes throws a right hand that misses
and Wayne connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Wayne blocks a low kick nicely. Wayne is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Damian Wayne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3# Barnes walks into a left hand. Barnes moves out of range of the body kick from Wayne.
Barnes lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Wayne lands with a hook. Barnes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #KD# Wayne cracks Barnes with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Barnes looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Wayne finish him?
#ROC#Barnes is rocked! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Barnes throws a series of punches but Wayne avoids them all with ease. Barnes connects with a leg kick. Barnes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wayne. That did some damage! Wayne is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Wayne throws the kick towards the body but Barnes avoids it. Barnes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wayne moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Barnes takes a swing at Wayne's ribcage but misses. Barnes throws a quick inside leg kick. Wayne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4# Wayne takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Barnes throws a sloppy head kick and Wayne counters with a lovely straight right hand! Nice defenses there by Barnes. Barnes connects with an inside leg kick. Barnes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wayne moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Wayne walks into a jab. Barnes misses with a right hand and Wayne counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Wayne bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Wayne lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. That kick from Wayne tenderised Barnes's leg. Barnes is trying to keep his angry face on. Wayne throws out a loose jab but Barnes uses good head movement to avoid it. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Barnes throws a lazy head kick and Wayne connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Wayne is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Wayne throws a quick inside leg kick. Wayne throws a front kick aimed at Barnes's knee but Barnes avoids it well. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Damian Wayne will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Barnes throws a head kick that misses. Wayne throws a jab but it's blocked by Barnes. A head kick misses from Barnes. Wayne buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wayne throws an overhand right that lands on Barnes's shoulder, as Barnes tries to avoid the shot. Barnes lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Wayne. No joy for Barnes on that attempt. Wayne takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Wayne blocks a head kick by Barnes.
A little feinted left hand from Wayne on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Barnes misses with a left hand and Barnes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Damian Wayne is winning the standup battle so far. A shot to the body from Barnes misses #KD# and Wayne counters with a nice right hand that sends Barnes toppling to the canvas! Barnes scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Wayne finish him?! Barnes is still on wobbly legs! Can Wayne finish him? The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Wayne jabs at Barnes's body. A punch combination from Barnes misses. Wayne is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Barnes seems to have recovered his senses. Andrew Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#KD# Wayne cracks Barnes with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Wayne has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Barnes to stand back up!#T1# A looping hook to the body misses from Wayne. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet. Barnes lands a slapping body shot.
Wayne cracks Barnes with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Barnes falls to his knees and Wayne doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damian Wayne! Damian Wayne decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
OFK 208 - Lovanov Vs Da Oxlade
Date: Jul 02, 2022 |
#R1# Barnes lands a head kick. Yoder smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#It looks like Ryan Yoder has been cut. Yoder throws a solid leg kick but Barnes takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Yoder. Barnes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barnes moves out of range of the strikes. Barnes misses with a hook to the body
and Yoder counters with a lovely straight right hand! A head kick misses from Barnes. Barnes throws a sloppy head kick and Yoder moves out of range easily. Yoder looks like he wants to counter punch here. Barnes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yoder as he avoids it easily. Barnes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yoder manages to avoid it. Yoder flicks out a counter leg kick but Barnes steps away. Barnes 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. Barnes blocks a head kick by Yoder.
A low kick from Barnes is predictable there and Yoder counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Barnes throws a head kick that misses. Barnes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Yoder counters with a two punch combo. This has been an exciting period of action! Yoder finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Barnes throwing a counter right hand but Yoder manages to avoid it. Barnes throws a sloppy head kick and Yoder moves out of range easily. Yoder scores with a sloppy right hand. Barnes should have avoided that one. #T1# Barnes tries to bum rush Yoder with a series of wild strikes but Yoder uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Yoder ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Barnes misses with the combination.
Yoder throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barnes counters with a nice uppercut. Yoder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it. A quick step to the side and Barnes tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Barnes works over Yoder's head and body with a nice combination. Yoder moves out of range of the body kick from Barnes.
A cross from Barnes lands. Barnes throws a head kick that half lands.
Barnes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yoder counters with a straight punch to the midsection. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Yoder lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barnes's sensitive parts. Barnes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yoder moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Yoder looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Yoder throws a sloppy head kick and Barnes moves out of range easily. Andrew Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2# Barnes swinging wildly here.
Barnes misses with a two punch combination.
Barnes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Barnes drops his hands momentarily and Yoder takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Yoder lands with a nice combination. Barnes backs away looking to recover. Barnes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Barnes throws a leg kick which misses Yoder's front leg but catches the back leg as Yoder tries to avoid it. Nice shot by Barnes. A head kick misses from Barnes. Barnes throws a leg kick and Yoder counters with a one-two to the body. Barnes wants to slow Yoder down by chopping away at his legs. Yoder changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Barnes lands a high kick!
Yoder jabs Barnes right on the nose. Barnes blinks but takes it well.#T3# Barnes throws a combination. Yoder tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Yoder throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range. Barnes seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Yoder lands a jab. Barnes swings for the body but Yoder moves out of range.
Barnes dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Yoder drops his hands momentarily and Barnes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yoder throws out a leg kick but Barnes moves out of range and Yoder only half commits. Yoder throws a low kick but Barnes moves out of range easily. Barnes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2# and Yoder counters with a nice double leg into side control. Barnes won't be happy with that. This has been an exciting period of action! Yoder wants to control but Barnes is keeping him busy. Barnes pushes Yoder away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Yoder gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! Yoder is looking to take a break and control but Barnes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4# Barnes is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Yoder is controlling him well. Barnes is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Barnes wants to get back to his feet but Yoder is dominant here and he's now got Barnes's back! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Barnes is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Yoder's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Barnes tries to break free.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Yoder is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ryan Yoder will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Ryan Yoder's cut. 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# Barnes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yoder moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Barnes throws a hook but Yoder avoids it easily. Barnes lands the left hand. Barnes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Yoder circles away. Yoder tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Yoder throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Yoder moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Barnes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sloppy strikes from Barnes. Those never looked like landing. Yoder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it. Yoder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barnes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Barnes blocks the body kick.
A head kick misses from Barnes. Yoder throws a body shot but no joy. Yoder lands with a thumping leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barnes. #T1# Yoder tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Barnes throws a poor cross that misses
and Yoder counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Barnes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Andrew Barnes is winning the standup battle so far. Barnes defending well as Yoder loads up on a big left hand. Yoder lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Barnes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yoder lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Barnes bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Yoder's head backwards. Barnes misses with a two punch combination.
A leg kick checked by Barnes. Yoder shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Yoder throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barnes lands a head kick!
Barnes moves out of range of the body kick.#T2# Barnes throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Barnes slips a jab and a cross from Yoder.
Barnes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Yoder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it. Yoder motions for Barnes to come forward. Yoder throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Andrew Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Yoder moves out of range of the leg kick from Barnes. Barnes misses with a hook
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. and Yoder cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Barnes throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2# and Yoder counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Yoder. Barnes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Yoder is controlling him. #SU2# Yoder decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Barnes lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Barnes throws a looping overhand right but Yoder ducks down to avoid it. #T3# Barnes misses the body punch and Yoder counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Barnes thinking. Yoder misses with a head kick.
Barnes dips to his left and cracks Yoder with an uppercut! Barnes throws a solid leg kick but Yoder takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Barnes. Yoder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ryan Yoder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Yoder scores with a punch to the head. Yoder just misses with a punch to the body.
Barnes throws a right hand that Yoder ducks under and follows up with a left that Yoder also avoids with ease. Yoder appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. A clash of legs there as Yoder blocks the low kick. A jab from Barnes does it's job there. Barnes dives in for a single leg takedown but Yoder sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Barnes prevents Yoder from breaking the clinch.#BC2# Yoder's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4# Yoder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barnes. Yoder scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Barnes throws a right and a left that both miss. Despite the aggression on Yoder's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Yoder misses with a hook to the body
and Barnes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Barnes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yoder thuds a left hand into Barnes's body. Yoder is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Yoder misses with a wild body shot. Barnes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Yoder on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Barnes throws a head kick but Yoder moves out of range.
Yoder has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. A nice combination there by Barnes.
Barnes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Yoder makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Andrew Barnes will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Ryan Yoder'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# Barnes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Yoder fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Yoder with a body punch. A glancing blow. A good leg kick by Barnes. Yoder rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barnes counters with a flying knee. Nice. #TD# Barnes throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Yoder was covering up waiting for the punch and Barnes finishes the takedown easily into guard. Barnes stops Yoder from standing up. Yoder bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barnes's guard. #REVB# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Barnes is looking to sweep but instead, Yoder has passed into half guard.
#T1##SU2# Yoder decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. Yoder with a body punch. A glancing blow. Yoder lands with a nice body punch. Yoder ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Yoder let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Yoder wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Yoder blocks a head kick by Barnes.
Barnes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Barnes misses with a hook to the body
and Yoder counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Barnes thinking. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Barnes takes a swing at Yoder's ribcage but misses. Yoder takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses. Barnes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T2# Yoder swings for the body but Barnes moves out of range.
Yoder cracks a nice hook into Barnes's ribs. Barnes throws a series of punches but Yoder avoids them all with ease. Yoder misses the shot to the body. Barnes went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Barnes motions for Yoder to come forward. Barnes throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Yoder crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Barnes - the referee stops the clock and Yoder gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Barnes. Yoder manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Barnes throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Yoder. Yoder checks a leg kick. Barnes tries a low kick but Yoder avoids it. Yoder avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Barnes misses with a combination
and Yoder counters with a left to the body. Barnes misses with a low kick.#T3# Barnes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Barnes misses with a few strikes there.
Barnes checks a leg kick. Yoder slips a jab and a cross from Barnes.
Yoder lands a head shot. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Yoder - that will leave a mark!
Yoder jabs Barnes right on the nose. Barnes blinks but takes it well. Yoder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barnes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yoder circles away quickly and effectively. Barnes doesn't succeed with the takedown and Yoder makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Yoder connects with a nice looking jab.
Barnes throws a head kick but Yoder moves out of range.
#T4# Barnes misses with a straight left. Yoder throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range. Barnes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Yoder connects with a solid leg kick. Barnes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Yoder counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Yoder just misses with a punch to the body.
Barnes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Barnes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Yoder feints the counter takedown. Yoder takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses. Barnes throws a combination that misses and Yoder counters with an outside leg kick.
Yoder lands a nice hook to Barnes's body. Barnes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Yoder. Barnes misses with a series of wild punches.
Yoder doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
And that's the end of the fight! Ryan Yoder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Yoder 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29 Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29 Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Yoder! Ryan Yoder seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
OFK 203 - Jahouli Vs Kelly
Date: Jun 18, 2022 |
#R1# Barnes blocks the body kick.
Barnes throws a right and a left that Barbosa avoids nicely. Barbosa misses with a straight left. Barnes looks to land a combination but Barbosa avoids it well. Barbosa lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Barbosa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barnes. Barbosa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Barnes counters with a left to the body. Barbosa throws a push kick but Barnes slaps the foot to one side. #TD# Barnes decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Barbosa gets back to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Barbosa holds on and takes a little breather. Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Barbosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1# Barbosa is looking to sweep but instead, Barnes has passed into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Barnes's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Barnes keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Barbosa is trying to get back to full guard. Barbosa is concentrating on defense, preventing Barnes from advancing position. #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. Barbosa tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control. Barbosa has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Barbosa is pressing down on Barnes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Barnes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Barnes stays in close to Barbosa's body and controls the position. Barbosa has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Barnes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barbosa circles away quickly and effectively. A little jabbing left from Barbosa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Barnes looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbosa is just out of range.#T3# Barnes lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Barnes throws a looping overhand right but Barbosa ducks down to avoid it. Barnes lands a head kick!
Barnes throws a body kick that misses. Barnes feints and then cracks Barbosa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barbosa down. Barnes moves into range and connects with a jab. Barnes tries a head kick but it misses.
Barbosa is trying to counter with his kicks. Barnes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Barnes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barnes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Barbosa thows a body kick. Barnes tries to catch it but that hurt him. 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! Barbosa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it. Barnes misses with a double jab.
Barnes walks into a straight right hand from Barbosa.#T4# Barnes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barbosa throws out the jab. Barnes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barnes walks into a stiff left hand from Barbosa. Barbosa misses with an uppercut. Barbosa avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Barbosa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barnes can pounce on him.
Barnes looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbosa is just out of range. Barnes digs a good body shot into Barbosa's ribs. Barnes fails to land with a series of punches.
Barnes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barbosa counters with a nice body shot. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Barnes dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Barbosa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Barnes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbosa manages to avoid it. Barnes misses with a shot to the body enabling Barbosa to counter with a crisp jab. A solid leg kick lands there for Barnes.
Barbosa thows a left - swing and a miss! Barnes is looking to wear down Barbosa with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Barbosa throws a push kick but Barnes slaps the foot to one side. Barbosa looks for the body kick but Barnes saw that one coming. Barbosa misses with an uppercut. A left lands for Barnes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Barbosa lands a right hook to the body.
Barnes has a takedown stuffed. Barbosa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Andrew Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1# Barbosa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Barnes misses with a double jab
and Barbosa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Barnes fails to land with a series of punches.
Barnes throws a series of punches but Barbosa moves out of range. Barbosa thinks about the counter body kick. Barbosa misses with a hook to the body
#CL# and Barnes holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC# Barnes breaks the clinch.
Barbosa tries to bum rush Barnes with a series of wild strikes but Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD# Barnes darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Barnes throwing shots but Barbosa is blocking nicely. #T2# Barbosa preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. Barbosa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Barbosa. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Barnes wants to control from the top but Barbosa keeps moving. Barbosa controlling Barnes's posture. #T3##REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Barnes throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Barbosa lands with an overhand left. Barbosa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barnes. Barbosa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barnes. Barbosa blocks a head kick by Barnes.
Barnes fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Barnes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Barbosa counters with a straight right hand.#T4# Barnes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Barnes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barbosa. Barnes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barbosa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Andrew Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Barbosa throws the kick towards the body but Barnes avoids it. Barnes appears to be looking for a counter takedown. A low kick from Barnes is predictable there and Barbosa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Barbosa thuds a left hand into Barnes's body. Barnes plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Barbosa getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Barnes fails to land with a series of punches.
A lazy left from Barbosa finds it's target. Barnes throws a head kick but Barbosa moves out of range.
Barnes looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbosa is just out of range. Barbosa walks into a stiff left hand from Barnes. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Andrew Barnes will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3# Barbosa blocks a low kick nicely. Antonio Barbosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Barbosa misses with an uppercut
and Barnes counters with a left to the body. A looping hook to the body misses from Barnes. Barbosa does a little dance to reset his feet. It seemed like Barbosa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Barnes misses with a combination
and Barbosa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Barbosa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. A big right from Barbosa misses. Barnes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barbosa is fending him off so far but Barnes persists. Nope, Barbosa circles away and we're back to standing. Barbosa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Barbosa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Barnes goes for a double leg but Barbosa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Barbosa continues to drive forward. Barbosa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Barnes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Barnes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Barbosa lands with a short shot to the head. #T1##BC2# Barbosa manages to break the clinch.
Barbosa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barnes at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Barbosa looks to throw the jab but Barnes is out of range. Barnes went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#KD2# Barbosa feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Barnes sprawling to the canvas! Barnes rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Barbosa finish him?!
#ROC2#Barnes is rocked!#KD2# Barbosa lands a big uppercut and Barnes crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Barnes looks OK. Barbosa waves Barnes back to his feet! Oh Barnes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Barnes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Barbosa swivels and escapes. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Barnes. That's going to take a lot out of him. Barnes throws a head kick but Barbosa moves out of range.
A low kick from Barnes misses and Barbosa rattles Barnes with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Barnes tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Barbosa dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Barnes stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Antonio Barbosa! An out of breath Antonio Barbosa 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:
OFK 196 - Foley Vs Yoder
Date: May 22, 2022 |
#R1# Barnes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but OShea manages to avoid it. Barnes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from OShea.
OShea checks the leg kick nicely there.
Barnes 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. OShea tries to clinch but Barnes moves away and Barnes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. OShea tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Barnes defends well and OShea ends up having to push Barnes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. OShea tries to clinch but Barnes moves out of range. OShea throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
OShea fails to land with a series of punches.
OShea throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
OShea stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barnes. Barnes works OShea's body with a nice hook. Barnes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A shot to the body from Barnes misses and OShea counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. OShea throws a sloppy head kick and Barnes moves out of range easily. OShea scores with a nice head shot. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Barnes stalks OShea and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into OShea's face. OShea staggers backwards, shaken. Barnes tries to bum rush OShea with a series of wild strikes but OShea uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Barnes lunges at OShea with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by OShea's hand. OShea shoots in but Barnes avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1# OShea moves into range and connects with a jab. OShea misses with a straight right. OShea throws a shot from downtown. Barnes moves away and avoids it. OShea ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Barnes throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Barnes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
OShea is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. OShea's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Barnes connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! OShea scrambles back to his feet. OShea lands with a nice body punch. Barnes scores with a spinning back kick! Barnes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. OShea shoots in looking for a takedown but Barnes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing OShea's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Andrew Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor OShea. OShea misses with a right hand and Barnes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Barnes moves out of range as OShea strikes. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. OShea gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily enabling Barnes to counter with a crisp jab. Barnes lands a nice looking body shot.
#T2# Left hook, right uppercut from Barnes. Barnes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but OShea circles away quickly and effectively. Barnes connects with a high kick. Barnes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. OShea pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barnes moves out of range of the strikes. Barnes throws a body punch but OShea moves out of range. Barnes misses with the combination.
OShea shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Barnes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by OShea. Some wild striking there from Barnes.
A head kick misses from Barnes. #TD# Barnes throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. OShea tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Barnes is in OShea's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Barnes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3# OShea is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Barnes is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SU# Barnes decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on OShea, up you get! #T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. OShea takes one on the button. Barnes lands with a good body shot. OShea misses with a wild combination.
Barnes throws a shot to the body.
OShea throws a looping overhand right but Barnes ducks down to avoid it. Barnes feints a jab promting OShea to slip. Barnes then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. OShea slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. OShea misses with a wild combination.
Barnes misses with a wild combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. OShea avoids the body shot from Barnes.
Barnes takes one to the chin there. OShea rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barnes moves out of range and avoids them all easily. OShea ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnes moves away. Barnes circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Barnes 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# The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. A nice combination there by Barnes.
Barnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by OShea.
Barnes throws a big counter combination but OShea scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. OShea cracks Barnes with a good jab. Barnes throws a sloppy head kick and OShea counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Left hook, right uppercut from Barnes. #TD2# OShea shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Barnes is trying to defend but OShea finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Barnes manages to escape and get back to his feet! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Barnes misses with a head kick.
Andrew Barnes is winning the standup battle so far. A nice leg kick lands there from Barnes. OShea shoots in but Barnes avoids the takedown attempt easily. Barnes digs a good hook to OShea's body.
Barnes with a nice calf kick.#TD2# OShea shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. OShea showed some decent athleticism there. #T1# Barnes is trying to stand.
#ES# Barnes manages to escape and get back to his feet! OShea connects with a right hand. Barnes shakes it off. Barnes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Barnes takes a head kick and keeps coming.
OShea misses with a series of wild punches.
Barnes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Barnes throws a leg kick which misses OShea's front leg but catches the back leg as OShea tries to avoid it. OShea throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Barnes to counter with a crisp jab. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A telegraphed takedown attempt from OShea is defended easily by Barnes. Barnes was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T2# OShea connects with a right hand. Barnes shakes it off. OShea misses with a looping right. Barnes lands a nice shot that snaps OShea's head back.
OShea tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Barnes was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Barnes misses with the combination.
OShea gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Andrew Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. OShea bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. OShea throws a big shot that misses. Barnes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A slow jab from OShea misses its intended target. Barnes closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. OShea is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barnes. OShea is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barnes. OShea throws a head kick that half lands.
#T3# Barnes pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces OShea back to the cage. Barnes follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Barnes lands with a shot to the body. No joy there for Barnes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barnes takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Barnes tries a head kick but it misses.
OShea misses with a lunging right hand
and Barnes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. A slow jab from OShea misses its intended target. Barnes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt OShea.#TD# Barnes bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Barnes creates some space and throws a big elbow, but OShea sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Andrew Barnes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. OShea tries to buck Barnes off but Barnes is having none of it. OShea managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Barnes.
OShea regains half guard.#T4# OShea wants to control the action here but instead Barnes manages to pass to full mount! OShea is wriggling around trying to escape.
OShea is squirming around, avoiding Barnes's attempts to control the action. Barnes unloads with some shots from mount but OShea bucks and avoids them well.
OShea is in a horrible position here. Barnes smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Barnes raining down hammerfists from mount. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Barnes takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Barnes dominated that second round. That's time! Barnes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3# Barnes darts in looking for a takedown but OShea gets double underhooks and turns Barnes into the cage. A short right from Barnes on the inside. Barnes presses OShea against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Barnes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barnes stalling in the clinch but OShea improves position. OShea tries to pull guard but Barnes won't allow it.
#BC2# OShea manages to break the clinch.
Barnes connects with a right hand. OShea shakes it off. A jab from Barnes finds it's way through OShea's defenses. #TD# Barnes shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. OShea manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Barnes keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. Barnes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that OShea can do to turn this around? Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2# OShea breaks from the clinch.
Barnes connects with a body shot.#T1# Barnes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Barnes scoring well with a low kick there.
OShea comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. OShea tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. OShea showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barnes.
OShea lands a high kick!
Barnes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. OShea misses with a takedown attempt - Barnes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Barnes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Barnes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. OShea swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Barnes counters with a left and a right that stings OShea. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Good shot there by OShea. Barnes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T2##TD# Barnes shoots in and bounces OShea off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. OShea kicks Barnes off and gets to his feet. OShea takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Barnes misses the shot to the body. OShea misses with a few strikes there.
A head kick misses from Barnes. Barnes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barnes wants it to stay on the feet. Andrew Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor OShea. OShea fails with the takedown. Barnes thinks about countering with a body kick. A head kick misses from OShea. Barnes thuds a left hand into OShea's body. OShea tries to close the distance and clinch but Barnes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Horrible takedown attempt by OShea or perhaps it was just good defense by Barnes, which made it look bad. #T3# Barnes lands a nice shot to the body.
OShea blocks a head kick by Barnes.
OShea has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. OShea throws an overhand right that lands on Barnes's shoulder, as Barnes tries to avoid the shot. OShea dives in and grabs Barnes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Barnes pushes down on OShea's head and hops out. Barnes is looking for a counter combo.#TD# Barnes scores with a takedown into OShea's guard. Barnes throws a big right hand that misses. Barnes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Barnes content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Barnes is stalling in the full guard. #T4##ES2# OShea has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Barnes has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage. Barnes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite OShea's efforts to push away.#BC# Barnes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Some wild striking there from OShea.
Conor OShea has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! OShea tries to clinch there but Barnes circles away.
Barnes lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Barnes. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Barnes avoids the head kick by OShea.
Barnes throws a big counter combination but OShea scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Barnes scores with a jab. Barnes works over OShea's head and body with a nice combination.
And that's the end of the fight! Andrew Barnes showed his dominance in that final round. Well Barnes 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27 Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27 Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Barnes! Andrew Barnes bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
OFK 187 - King Vs Temirov
Date: Apr 23, 2022 |
#R1# Barnes misses with a two punch combination.
Dunn misses with a hook. Barnes throws a quick counter head kick but Dunn was just out of range. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Dunn's jab looks to have found its range, popping Barnes under the eye. The fighters circling - Dunn throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Dunn connects with a jab. Barnes throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dunn. Barnes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Dunn throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Dunn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barnes.
Dunn avoids the head kick by Barnes.
#CL2# Barnes gets tackled into the cage by Dunn. Dunn maintains the clinch. Dunn throws a punch but it's blocked by Barnes. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Dunn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Barnes has him pressed against the cage.#BC2# Dunn breaks from the clinch.
We've been told by Barnes's head coaches at Mentor Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Barnes lands with an uppercut that bounces Dunn off the cage and back into range. Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dunn. Barnes swinging wildly here.
Barnes misses with a two punch combination.
Dunn looks to throw the jab but Barnes is out of range. #T1# Dunn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Dunn. That snapped Barnes's head back.
Dunn is looking to clinch. Barnes scores with a head kick.
#CL2# Dunn has managed to clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Dunn's face as he tries to break the clinch. Nice body punch from Dunn - that landed with a thud.
#BC# Barnes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Barnes misses the jab. Barnes slips under a jab. Barnes half committed to a counter leg kick. Barnes moves away from the strike by Dunn. Dunn tries to clinch there but Barnes circles away.
Dunn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Dunn takes one on the button. A slow jab from Barnes misses its intended target. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dunn. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Dunn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. A jab lands there for Dunn. Barnes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Barnes pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2# Dunn tries to clinch but Barnes moves out of range. #TD# Barnes feints and as Dunn raises his hands in defense, Barnes changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Dunn scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Dunn connects with a body shot that sends Barnes's belly button to the back. Barnes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dunn counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Dunn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Dunn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Barnes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Dunn moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#KD2# Dunn feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Barnes sprawling to the canvas! Barnes rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Dunn finish him?!
#ROC2#Barnes is rocked! Dunn wants to clinch up but Barnes keeps it at a distance. Oh Barnes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Dunn thuds a left hand into Barnes's body. Dunn misses with a straight right. Barnes seems to have got his legs back now. Dunn might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Dunn throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Barnes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barnes throws a body punch but Dunn moves out of range. Dunn is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Barnes had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#CL2# Dunn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3# Dunn misses with some punches.
#BC# Barnes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Dunn tries to clinch up but Barnes circles away and keeps his distance. Dunn ducks under a wild hook from Barnes. Barnes takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL2# Barnes gets tackled into the cage by Dunn. Dunn maintains the clinch. Dunn blocks a body shot from Barnes. #BC# Barnes breaks the clinch.
Dunn takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Barnes misses with a double jab.
Dunn cracks Barnes with a right hand to the side of the head. Dunn lands a nice shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Barnes.
Dunn missing with a left hand there. Barnes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Dunn jabs Barnes to the body, keeping him at a distance. Dunn looks to throw the jab but Barnes is out of range. Barnes scores with a body shot.
#T4# Dunn is looking to clinch. Dunn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. A right-left combo lands from Barnes. #TD# Barnes closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dunn quickly recovers to half guard. Dunn has one foot on Barnes's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet. Barnes is breathing heavily. Dunn scores with a body shot.
Barnes looks to score with a jab to the body but Dunn is just out of range. Barnes misses with a few strikes there.
Barnes blocks a jab. Barnes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barnes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dunn throws out a counter right but Barnes avoids it with no problem. Dunn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Barnes slips under a jab. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Dunn digs a good hook to Barnes's body.
Dunn connects with a looping right hand.
Dunn ducks under a wild hook from Barnes. Dunn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Dunn throws out a powerful jab. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Dunn 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# Barnes throws a body punch but Dunn moves out of range. Dunn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barnes. Dunn tries to close the distance and clinch but Barnes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Dunn wants to clinch up but Barnes keeps it at a distance. Barnes tries to bum rush Dunn with a series of wild strikes but Dunn uses good footwork to avoid the assault. It seemed like Dunn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. A good leg kick by Barnes. Dunn lands with a good body shot. Barnes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Dunn is looking to clinch but Barnes is avoiding it.
Dunn has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Dunn throws a good cross that connects.
Michael Dunn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dunn misses with an uppercut. Andrew Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Dunn missing with a left hand there. Barnes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #KD2# Dunn lands a big right hand that sends Barnes crashing to the mat! Dunn stays standing though and waves Barnes back to his feet! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Barnes moves away from the strike by Dunn. Barnes throws a right hand that Dunn ducks under and follows up with a left that Dunn also avoids with ease. Michael Dunn seems to be getting the better of the standup. Barnes's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Barnes duly obliges. Dunn connects with a nice looking jab.
Barnes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dunn as he avoids it easily. Barnes throws a combination that misses and Dunn counters with a big left hand that crumples Barnes! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michael Dunn! |
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Event:
OFK 181 - King Vs Timmon
Date: Apr 02, 2022 |
#R1# Barnes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Chan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Barnes throws a sloppy head kick and Chan moves out of range easily. Chan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barnes moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Barnes is looking for the big counter here. Nice uppercut lands for Chan. That snapped Barnes's head back.
No joy there for Barnes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barnes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Chan missing with a left hand there. Barnes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Barnes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. We've been told by Chan's head coaches at Doom's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Chan misses with a straight right. Barnes staying out of range there. Chan misses with a hook. Barnes ducked under it nicely. Barnes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Barnes moves into range and connects with a jab. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Barnes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Barnes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chan throws out the jab. Barnes unleashes a big counter combination but Chan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Chan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barnes sees it coming and avoids it easily. Left hook, right uppercut from Barnes. A swing and a miss from Chan. As Chan backs off Barnes throws a huge counter combo but Chan manages to avoid it all. Barnes throws a sloppy head kick and Chan moves out of range easily. Barnes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chan.#T1# Chan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Barnes is able to avoid easily. A good leg kick by Barnes. Barnes blocks a jab. Barnes let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Chan throws a poor cross that misses
and Barnes counters with a left and a right that stings Chan. Chan misses with a right hand and Barnes counters with a three punch combo that has Chan backing up. Chan nods at Barnes to acknowledge the strikes. Barnes goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Chan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Barnes misses with a head kick.
Barnes throws a right and a left that both miss. Chan throws a head kick that Barnes semi-blocks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A slow jab from Chan misses its intended target. Chan throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Chan avoids the body shot from Barnes.
Chan lands with a nice body punch. Jab by Chan. Chan misses with a hook. Barnes ducked under it nicely. Barnes takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Chan slips under a jab. Barnes blocks a leg kick.#T2# Chan moves out of range as Barnes strikes. Chan cracks Barnes with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Barnes tries a head kick but it misses.
Barnes just misses with a punch to the body.
It appears Chan was looking to counter with a kick there. Chan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barnes. Chan jabbing away but nothing is landing. Chan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Chan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Chan 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. Chan misses with a looping right. Chan misses with a low kick.
Despite the aggression on Barnes's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Chan misses with a low kick. Chan scores with a punch to the head. Some wild striking there from Chan.
Barnes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chan to score with a decent uppercut. Chan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Chan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T3# Barnes blocks a jab. Barnes lands with a nice combination. Chan backs away looking to recover. Barnes jabbing away but nothing is landing. Chan scores with a jab to the head.
Chan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barnes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Barnes swinging wildly here.
Barnes throws a looping overhand right but Chan ducks down to avoid it. Chan misses with a kick to the body.
Chan 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.
Donk. Barnes catches Chan right on the button with a cross. Chan throws a lazy uppercut
and Barnes counters with a left to the body. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Barnes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Barnes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chan. Barnes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Chan throws an overhand right that lands on Barnes's shoulder, as Barnes tries to avoid the shot. Barnes avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T4# Chan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Barnes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Chan throws a jab when Barnes was well out of range. Barnes is looking for the big counter here. Chan throws a big shot that misses. Chan looks to land a left hand but Barnes moved out of range nicely. A nice side step and Barnes releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Charlie Chan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Chan lands a really nice looking cross but Barnes seems unphased.
Chan lands a two punch combo.
Chan tries to bum rush Barnes with a series of wild strikes but Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Chan takes a shot right to the bread basket. Chan moves out of range as Barnes strikes. Chan throws an overhand right that lands on Barnes's shoulder, as Barnes tries to avoid the shot. Chan ducks under a wild hook from Barnes. Chan scores with a leg kick.
Chan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Barnes lands with a shot to the body. Barnes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. The fighters circling - Chan throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Barnes throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Chan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Charlie Chan will probably get the nod. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2# A left and a right from Chan both land. Nice combination. Chan throws a sloppy head kick and Barnes moves out of range easily. Barnes throws out a counter right but Chan avoids it with no problem. Chan misses with a low kick as Barnes jumps back. Barnes misses with a body shot.
Barnes lands a nice shot to the body.
Barnes avoids a lazy jab quite easily. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barnes! But no joy. Barnes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chan manages to avoid it. Barnes looks to land a combination. Chan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Barnes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chan.
Barnes misses with a head kick.
Chan moves out of range of the leg kick from Barnes. Chan misses with an uppercut. Barnes saw that one coming. A low kick from Chan misses #TD2# and Barnes counters with a nice double leg into guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Barnes looking to pass the guard. Chan 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.#T1# Barnes seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Barnes throws a strike but Chan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##ES2# Barnes is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC# Chan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. A head kick misses from Barnes. Nice defenses there by Barnes. Chan looks to throw the jab but Barnes is out of range. Andrew Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2# Barnes scores with a nice strike. Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Chan. Barnes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chan. A nice inside leg kick there by Chan. That's going to slow Barnes down. Chan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Barnes misses with a body shot.
Chan 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. This has been an exciting period of action! Barnes takes one to the side of the head.
Chan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barnes.
Barnes slips a jab from Chan. It seemed like Barnes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Chan cracks Barnes with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Barnes lands a jab. Chan has his takedown stuffed and Barnes counters with a lovely straight right hand! Chan loads up on a big right hand but Barnes slips the punch. Barnes throws a counter combo. Barnes walks into a straight right hand from Chan. Chan scores with a jab to the head.
Chan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T3# Barnes throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Barnes slips under a jab from Chan. Barnes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chan. Chan throws a shot from downtown. Barnes moves away and avoids it. Chan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barnes. Chan throws a jab when Barnes was well out of range. Chan misses with a looping left. Chan throws a hook to the side of Barnes's head but Barnes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Chan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Barnes has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chan. Barnes misses with a two punch combination.
Chan is looking to counter punch. Chan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Barnes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Chan scores with a sloppy right hand. Barnes should have avoided that one. #T4# Chan lands a leg kick that knocks Barnes off balance momentarily. Chan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Chan throws a shot from downtown. Barnes moves away and avoids it. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Barnes cracks Chan with a right hand to the side of the head. Good exchange - Chan coming out on top. Chan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Chan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barnes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Chan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barnes. Barnes scores with a jab to the body. Good leg kick by Barnes. Chan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Barnes misses with a leg kick. Chan throws a hook but Barnes blocks it. Barnes lands a high kick!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Barnes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chan. Chan throws an overhand right that lands on Barnes's shoulder, as Barnes tries to avoid the shot. Despite the aggression on Barnes's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Chan tries to close the distance and clinch but Barnes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Charlie Chan will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3# Chan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Chan misses with a looping left. Chan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barnes. Sloppy strikes from Barnes. Those never looked like landing. Chan scores with a punch to the head. Chan misses with a straight right. Chan misses with a straight left. Chan looks to land a combination but Barnes avoids it well. Barnes scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Barnes works over Chan's head and body with a nice combination. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Barnes swinging wildly here.
Barnes dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Chan misses with a looping left. Barnes lands a nice hook to Chan's body. Chan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Barnes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chan. A slow jab from Barnes misses its intended target. #T1# Chan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barnes. A big left from Chan misses. Chan scores with a jab. Chan lands with a nice combination. Barnes backs away looking to recover. Barnes jabbing away but nothing is landing. Chan misses with a straight left. A swing and a miss from Chan. Chan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Chan scores with a nice right hand.
Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chan. Chan loads up on a big right hand but Barnes slips the punch. Barnes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Chan throws an overhand right that lands on Barnes's shoulder, as Barnes tries to avoid the shot. Chan throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Barnes feints a jab promting Chan to slip. Barnes then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Chan slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. 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! Chan misses with a lunging right hand
and Barnes counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Chan throws a looping overhand right but Barnes ducks down to avoid it. #T2# A head kick misses from Barnes. Barnes takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Chan moves away from the strike by Barnes. Barnes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barnes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chan. Barnes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chan. Chan thows a left - swing and a miss! Barnes unleashes a big counter combination but Chan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Chan misses with a looping right. Chan misses with a hook. Chan throws the left hand but Barnes avoids the punch easily. Barnes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chan moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Barnes throws a head kick that misses. Chan connects with a single shot there. Barnes misses with a head kick.
Chan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Barnes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Barnes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chan.#T3# Barnes slips a jab and a cross from Chan.
Chan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Barnes on the side of the head. Andrew Barnes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Chan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Chan loads up on a big right hand but Barnes slips the punch. Chan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barnes. Barnes misses the shot to the body. Chan drops his hands momentarily and Barnes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Barnes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Chan misses with a series of wild punches.
Barnes throws a jab when Chan was well out of range. Barnes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Chan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Barnes throws a head kick but Chan moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Chan throws a shot from downtown. Barnes moves away and avoids it. Barnes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chan defends it nicely.#T4# Barnes looks to land a combination but Chan avoids it well. Barnes throws a sloppy head kick and Chan moves out of range easily. Barnes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Barnes loads up on a big right hand but Chan slips the punch. Charlie Chan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Barnes misses with a low kick. Barnes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chan. Barnes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chan swivels and escapes. Barnes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Chan cracks Barnes with a good jab. Charlie Chan is winning the standup battle so far. Chan looks to land a left hand but Barnes moved out of range nicely. Barnes shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Chan throws a lazy right hand but Barnes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Barnes throws out a counter right but Chan avoids it with no problem. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Barnes dips to his left and cracks Chan with an uppercut! A big right from Chan misses. Chan cracks Barnes with a right hand to the side of the head. Barnes moves out of range of the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight! Charlie Chan showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chan, 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27 Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29 Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Charlie Chan! A relieved looking Charlie Chan 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:
OFK 176 - Barnes Vs Dunn
Date: Mar 13, 2022 |
#R1# OShea throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Barnes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from OShea. Barnes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
OShea throws a jab when Barnes was well out of range. A big right from OShea misses. OShea closes this distance looking for a takedown but Barnes circles away. Barnes looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. A jab from OShea misses. Barnes fires out a quick counter leg kick but OShea just manages to avoid it. Barnes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice sprawl there from Barnes as OShea shoots in. Andrew Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor OShea. OShea throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD# and Barnes decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in OShea's guard. OShea told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#SU# Barnes gets to his feet. OShea looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Conor OShea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. OShea darts in trying to clinch and Barnes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps OShea thinking. 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! OShea takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T1# Barnes throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Barnes with the inside leg kick. OShea tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. OShea lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barnes circles away quickly and effectively. Barnes thinks about countering with a head kick. Sloppy strikes from OShea. Those never looked like landing. OShea closes the distance and lands a one-two. OShea connects with the punch. OShea looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range. Nice uppercut lands for Barnes. That snapped OShea's head back.
Barnes scoring well with a low kick there.
OShea fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it. Barnes appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. OShea swings widly with a right hand
#TD# and Barnes counters with a takedown into side control. OShea tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. OShea blocking the ground and pound. #T2# OShea is looking to improve his position but Barnes isn't that keen on the idea. Barnes thowing shots but they're missing. Barnes looking to finish with strikes here!
We've been hearing good reports from Barnes's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today. OShea holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Barnes tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Barnes prevents OShea from getting the reversal.#T3# Barnes thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
OShea tries to hold on but Barnes postures up. Barnes has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of OShea's face.
OShea wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Barnes.
Barnes looking to finish with strikes here!
OShea holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Barnes tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
#T4# Barnes working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but OShea slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
OShea blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barnes. OShea is trying to control but can't.
OShea is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Barnes lands with a punch from half guard. OShea trying to control but Barnes postures up.
OShea regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Barnes. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Barnes dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# OShea fails in his attempt to clinch. Barnes seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Andrew Barnes is winning the standup battle so far. Barnes throws a sloppy head kick and OShea moves out of range easily. OShea looks like he wants to counter punch here. OShea with a lazy takedown attempt and Barnes counters with a nice uppercut. Barnes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. OShea shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barnes as he avoids it easily. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts OShea, as that shot connected.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses. OShea lands a head shot. OShea misses with a hook. Barnes ducked under it nicely. Barnes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. OShea throws a left and a right that both miss
and Barnes counters with a lovely straight right hand! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# OShea gets caught napping as Barnes dives in and scores a takedown. OShea manages to retain guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Barnes controlling from the top position. OShea looking to control but Barnes passes into half guard.
#T1# Barnes looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. OShea wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy and won't allow it. Barnes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. OShea works his way to full guard. Good work.#ES2# OShea has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Barnes has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage. A short right hand to the side of the head by OShea. OShea tries to circle away but Barnes has him pinned against the cage.#T2# A short left from OShea. Barnes tries a body shot but OShea blocks it.
Barnes lands with a right to the head. Barnes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that OShea can do to turn this around?#BC2# OShea's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. OShea is looking to take this fight into the clinch. OShea falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barnes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2# OShea throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Barnes was covering up waiting for the punch and OShea finishes the takedown easily into guard. Barnes manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Andrew Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! OShea swings widly with a right hand
and OShea takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. OShea misses with a double jab
and Barnes counters with a left to the body. #T3# Barnes swats away the attempt to clinch by OShea. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from OShea. Andrew Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor OShea. OShea scores with a jab to the head.
Barnes throws a sloppy head kick and OShea moves out of range easily. OShea is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. OShea swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. OShea lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by OShea. OShea throws a head kick that misses. OShea swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Barnes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. OShea misses with a wild body shot. An attempted straight right counter from Barnes misses the target. OShea defending well as Barnes loads up on a big left hand. Barnes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on OShea. That did some damage!#T4# Barnes is looking to slow OShea down with leg kicks. OShea checks a leg kick nicely. OShea stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! OShea misses with a few strikes there.
Barnes lands with a nice combination. OShea backs away looking to recover. Barnes staying out of range there. OShea wants to clinch but Barnes slips to the side and Barnes counters with a straight right hand.#TD# Barnes gets a takedown into half guard. Barnes controlling the pace. OShea is not content to let Barnes control the position. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Barnes dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Barnes digs a good hook to OShea's body.
OShea blocks a head kick by Barnes.
Sloppy strikes from Barnes. Those never looked like landing. Barnes thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on OShea if he has to take too many more of those.
OShea lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barnes circles away quickly and effectively. Barnes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD2# OShea looking to score a takedown here. Barnes is defending well but OShea drives through and ends up in Barnes's guard. Barnes keeping full guard, as OShea tries to pass. Barnes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Barnes wants to sweep but no luck. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. OShea trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but OShea is one step ahead there. #T1# Barnes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# OShea wants to get back to his feet but Barnes is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Barnes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. OShea parries the strikes from Barnes easily there. Barnes is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable OShea to escape.
#T2##SU# Barnes stands up. OShea misses with a telegraphed body shot
#CL# and Barnes moves into the clinch. Barnes displaying some good clinch control by pressing OShea up against the cage. Knees to the body from Barnes.
Barnes looking to slow down the pace here. Barnes slows down the pace here.
Barnes can't find room to land a body shot as OShea controls the action.
Barnes blocks an uppercut.
Barnes lands with a right to the head. #BC# Barnes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. OShea misses with a double jab.
Barnes keeps the fight on the outside.#T3# OShea fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barnes avoids it really well and circles away. OShea drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by OShea.#TD2# OShea manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Barnes on his heels. He'll look to pass Barnes's guard now, I'm sure. Barnes manages to escape and get back to his feet.
OShea misses with a hook. Barnes throws a big counter combination but OShea scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Barnes avoids the head kick by OShea.
OShea misses with a wild body shot. A counter left hand to the body from Barnes misses its target. 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! Nice body punch from Barnes. OShea shoots in but Barnes avoids the takedown attempt easily. Barnes drops down looking for a counter takedown but OShea sprawls and moves away. OShea takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4# Barnes stuns OShea with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Barnes clobbers OShea with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. OShea drops his hands momentarily and Barnes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Barnes thuds a left hand into OShea's body. OShea plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Barnes displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Conor OShea has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Nice body punch from Barnes. OShea throws a sloppy head kick letting Barnes counter with a right hand. OShea takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. OShea throws a sloppy head kick and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. OShea lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barnes at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight! Andrew Barnes showed his dominance in that final round. Well Barnes 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27 Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27 Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Barnes! A very excited looking Andrew Barnes 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:
OFK 168 - Sight Vs McFly
Date: Feb 13, 2022 |
#R1# Jempsa shoots in and drives through. Barnes sprawls well. A counter left hand to the body from Barnes misses its target. Barnes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Barnes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Barnes tries to counter with a takedown but Jempsa is quick to defend against it. Barnes throws a shot to the body.
Barnes lands a really nice looking cross but Jempsa seems unphased.
#TD2# Jempsa scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Jempsa prevents Barnes from improving his position. Still in half guard, Jempsa seems content to control. Jempsa thows a huge punch but Barnes dodges it nicely.
Barnes is pressing down on Jempsa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Jempsa content to stall in guard here. In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Jempsa working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jempsa works over Barnes with some ground and pound from guard.#T1# Barnes pulls Jempsa in close to prevent any damage. Barnes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jempsa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Barnes working a defensive guard here.
Jempsa landing with the ground and pound. Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jempsa is one step ahead there. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Jempsa controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Barnes has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jempsa has passed into side control.
#SUB2# Jempsa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Barnes, who protects the arm well. Barnes is trying to control Jempsa's posture but Jempsa avoids it. Jempsa gets to mount! Barnes was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Barnes tries to reverse the position but Jempsa maintains control.#T3# Barnes holds of for dear life. Jempsa postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Barnes looks a forlorn figure.
Jempsa scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Barnes tries to buck Jempsa off but he can't manage it. Barnes tries to reverse the position but Jempsa maintains control. Barnes taking shots to the head. Barnes can't escape the position.
Jempsa pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Barnes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jempsa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Barnes is trying desperately to improve position.#T4# Jempsa controlling the position easily from mount. It looks like Jempsa 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. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jempsa working away from the top, dropping strikes. Barnes tries to hold on but Jempsa postures up. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Barnes is looking to improve his position but Jempsa isn't that keen on the idea. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jempsa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Konichiwa Jempsa dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Barnes takes a shot right to the bread basket. Jempsa shoots in for a takedown but Barnes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Jempsa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Barnes throws a right hand that Jempsa ducks under and follows up with a left that Jempsa also avoids with ease. Jempsa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Barnes but Barnes pushes him off and we're back to square one. A counter left hand to the body from Barnes misses its target. Jempsa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Barnes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Andrew Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konichiwa Jempsa. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jempsa jabs Barnes to the body, keeping him at a distance. Jempsa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Barnes. Barnes lands a head shot. Jempsa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jempsa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1# Jempsa shoots in for a takedown but Barnes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2# Jempsa changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Barnes looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Barnes tries to get back to half guard but can't. Jempsa lands a few punches from side control. Barnes tries to get back to half guard but can't. Jempsa wants to control but Barnes is keeping him busy. #T2# Jempsa scoring with punches from side control. Barnes is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jempsa's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Barnes controlling the position well. Barnes wants to get back to his feet. Barnes tries to get to full guard but Jempsa has control of the leg. Konichiwa Jempsa has got the better of the ground game so far. Jempsa takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Barnes taking some punishment here, with Jempsa in his half guard. Jempsa is taking a breather. Barnes says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T3# Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Barnes is working hard here to advance position. Jempsa takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Barnes is not content to let Jempsa control the position. Barnes wants to improve his position but Jempsa is controlling well.
Jempsa content to control rather than advance. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Jempsa shoots in looking for a takedown. Barnes tries to sprawl out of it but Jempsa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Barnes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Barnes slaps away a takedown attempt from Jempsa, before circling back to the center of the mat. Barnes tried to counter with a leg kick but Jempsa avoided it. Jempsa goes for a double leg but Barnes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Barnes continues to drive forward. Barnes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD2# Jempsa feints and as Barnes raises his hands in defense, Jempsa changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Barnes keeping moving, preventing Jempsa from controlling successfully. Barnes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Jempsa trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom. Barnes wants to sweep but no luck. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jempsa's corner. There ya go! There ya go! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Barnes dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3# Jempsa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Jempsa swings away with a body shot that misses
and Barnes counters with a head kick. That will keep Jempsa thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Jempsa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. As Jempsa backs away, Barnes returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Konichiwa Jempsa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jempsa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes.
Jempsa misses with a takedown and Barnes counters with a stiff right hand. Andrew Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konichiwa Jempsa. Barnes stuffs the takedown. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barnes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Barnes misses with a body shot.
Jempsa feints the counter takedown. Jempsa dives in and grabs Barnes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Barnes pushes down on Jempsa's head and hops out. Barnes drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jempsa sprawls and moves away.#T1# Barnes catches Jempsa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Jempsa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Barnes counters with a two punch combo. Andrew Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Barnes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Jempsa tries for a takedown but Barnes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Jempsa just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBarnes. Jempsa fails with a takedown attempt. Barnes is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Jempsa shoots for a takedown but Barnes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Jempsa shoots and misses and Barnes counters with a three punch combo that has Jempsa backing up. Jempsa nods at Barnes to acknowledge the strikes. Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jempsa has a takedown stuffed. Jempsa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2# Barnes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jempsa on the side of the head. Jempsa throws a series of punches but Barnes moves out of range. As Jempsa backs away, Barnes returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. 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! Jempsa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Jempsa dives in for a single leg takedown but Barnes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Barnes scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jempsa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Barnes swivels and escapes. Jempsa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barnes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2# Jempsa feints and as Barnes raises his hands in defense, Jempsa changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barnes is on top in guard.
#REVR# Barnes seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T3# Barnes throwing strikes from guard but Jempsa blocks nicely. Jempsa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jempsa is keeping the position for now. Jempsa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Barnes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Barnes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jempsa swivels though and keeps the full guard. Barnes with a flurry of punches that miss. Jempsa tries to land a sweep but no joy. Jempsa working a defensive guard but Barnes manages to pass into side control anyway.
Barnes throwing shots but missing, from side control.
And that's the end of the fight! Andrew Barnes showed his dominance in that final round. I think Barnes 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28 Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28 Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Barnes! Andrew Barnes decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
OFK 161 - Mogg Vs Jahouli
Date: Jan 22, 2022 |
#R1# Barnes misses with an uppercut
and Dunn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Dunn pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Barnes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. The fighters circling - Dunn throws out the jab but it was never going to land. We've been told by Barnes's head coaches at Mentor Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Dunn misses with a hook. Barnes ducked under it nicely. A low kick lands for Barnes.
Barnes works Dunn's body with a nice hook. Dunn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barnes. Dunn fails in his attempt to clinch. Barnes throws a quick counter kick to the body but Dunn avoids it. A big left from Barnes misses. Dunn throws a jab but it's blocked by Barnes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Barnes avoids the body shot from Dunn.
The fighters circling - Dunn throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Dunn keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dunn tries to close the distance and clinch but Barnes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Dunn pushing out the jab but it's not landing. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dunn 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.#T1# Dunn misses with a straight right. Barnes avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Dunn just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBarnes.#CL2# Dunn forces Barnes back against the cage and clinches. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dunn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Dunn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Barnes or not. Dunn misses with a short punch on the inside. Dunn struggles to land a body shot inside as Barnes controls his hands.
Dunn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barnes backwards. A short right from Barnes on the inside. Barnes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2# Dunn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Barnes slips under a jab. Dunn might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. A low kick from Barnes is predictable there and Dunn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Barnes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Dunn. Dunn scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barnes in his tracks. #T2# Dunn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. A looping hook to the body misses from Dunn. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet. Dunn tries to clinch there but Barnes circles away.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dunn moves away. Dunn throws a lazy uppercut
and Barnes counters with an inside leg kick. Dunn tries to clinch there but Barnes circles away.
It looked like Barnes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. The fight stays on the outside here - Dunn looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Barnes dips down and scores with a jab to the body. A big left from Dunn misses. Dunn doesn't manage to clinch there - Barnes circles away.
Barnes swings for the body but Dunn moves out of range.
Dunn tries to clinch but Barnes moves out of range. A quick step to the side and Barnes tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T3# Dunn looks to land a left hand but Barnes moved out of range nicely. Barnes connects with the punch. Dunn misses with a hook
enabling Barnes to counter with a crisp jab. Dunn throws a body shot but no joy. Barnes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Barnes throws a head kick but Dunn moves out of range.
Dunn misses with a hook
and Barnes counters with a nice body shot. Dunn has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Dunn tries to clinch up and Barnes counters with a stiff right hand. Dunn tries to clinch but Barnes moves out of range. The fight stays on the outside here - Dunn looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Barnes throws a low kick, looking for Dunn's leg but Dunn calmly moves out of range. #T4# Dunn looks to land a right hand but Barnes moved out of range. Barnes appears to be looking for a big counter. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Dunn throws a jab when Barnes was well out of range. Barnes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dunn. Dunn just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBarnes.#CL2# Dunn moves into the clinch. Barnes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dunn's elbow. #BC# Barnes breaks the clinch.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Barnes blocks a jab. Dunn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dunn throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Dunn connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Dunn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Dunn wants to clinch. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Andrew Barnes will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Dunn loads up on a big right hand but Barnes slips the punch. Dunn cracks Barnes with an open hand slap. Barnes scores with a punch to the head. Michael Dunn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Barnes lands a really nice looking cross but Dunn seems unphased.
Barnes with a poor takedown and Dunn counters with a straight right hand. Dunn misses with a hook. Barnes ducked under it nicely. Barnes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barnes. Dunn throws an off balance right hand
and Barnes counters with a stiff right hand. Dunn throws a looping overhand right but Barnes ducks down to avoid it. Barnes is looking for a counter combo. Dunn cracks Barnes with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. This has been an exciting period of action! Barnes misses with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dunn. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet. Barnes swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Dunn throws a lazy right hand but Barnes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Barnes works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1# Dunn looks to throw the jab but Barnes is out of range. Barnes is looking for a counter combo. Dunn misses with an uppercut. Barnes saw that one coming. Dunn misses with a straight right. Dunn throws a shot from downtown. Barnes moves away and avoids it.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Barnes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Dunn fails to land. #BC# Barnes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Dunn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A shot to the body from Dunn misses and Barnes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Barnes misses with the combination.
Barnes goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T2# Dunn with a hook. Barnes with the inside leg kick. Barnes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dunn. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Dunn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Andrew Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Barnes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Barnes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dunn, as that shot connected.
Dunn connects with a nice looking jab.
Dunn misses with a looping right. Andrew Barnes is winning the standup battle so far. Dunn takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Dunn is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Dunn is looking to clinch but Barnes is avoiding it.
Dunn throws a right hand that misses
and Barnes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Barnes swings for the body but Dunn moves out of range.
Dunn let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T3# Dunn tries to clinch up but Barnes circles away and keeps his distance. A swing and a miss from Dunn. Barnes tries to move into range but Dunn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Barnes moves out of range as Dunn strikes. Barnes throws a big shot that misses. Dunn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barnes counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dunn's knee momentarily. Dunn walks into a stiff left hand from Barnes. A swing and a miss from Dunn. Dunn lands a glancing blow to the side of Barnes's head. Barnes misses with a jab, cross combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dunn! But no joy. Barnes lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Dunn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Barnes cracks Dunn with a right hand to the side of the head.#T4# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Dunn's jab looks to have found its range, popping Barnes under the eye. Dunn throws a looping overhand right but Barnes ducks down to avoid it. Barnes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Dunn missing with a left hand there. Barnes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Dunn thows a left - swing and a miss! Dunn tries to clinch and Barnes counters with a two punch combo. Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. A swing and a miss from Dunn.#CL2# Dunn moves into the clinch. Dunn working hard to break the clinch. Barnes manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A head punch on the inside from Dunn fails to land. A battle for position here, against the cage. Barnes blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Michael Dunn will probably get the nod - 10:9. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Dunn jabbing away but nothing is landing. A little feinted left hand from Barnes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Dunn lands with a nice body punch. Dunn throws a jab when Barnes was well out of range. Barnes throws a quick inside leg kick. Dunn scores with a jab to the body. Dunn lands with a cross. Dunn throws an off balance right hand
and Barnes counters with a two punch combo. Barnes throws a right hand that misses
and Dunn counters with a stiff right hand. The fighters circle momentarily. Dunn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. 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! A telegraphed right hand from Dunn misses the target. Barnes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dunn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barnes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Dunn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Barnes moves out of range of the strikes. Barnes went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T1# Dunn is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Barnes appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Barnes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dunn! But no joy. Barnes moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Dunn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barnes.
Dunn throws a hook but Barnes avoids it easily. Barnes is looking for a counter combo. Dunn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnes moves away. Barnes lands a nice hook to Dunn's body. Dunn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Barnes scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Dunn slips a jab and a cross from Barnes.
Dunn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barnes sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2# Dunn checks a low kick from Barnes.#CL2# Dunn moves into range and clinches up with Barnes. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Barnes has Dunn pushed against the cage. Barnes working aggressively here.
Barnes works on Dunn's body with a couple of short punches. Barnes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barnes. Barnes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barnes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barnes struggles to land a body shot inside as Dunn controls his hands.
Barnes takes a shot to the head. Barnes working hard to break the clinch. Barnes manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dunn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3# Dunn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2# Dunn breaks from the clinch.
Dunn bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Barnes's head. Nice shot by Barnes. Dunn misses with a right hand and Barnes counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Barnes slips a straight right by Dunn. Barnes throwing a counter right hand but Dunn manages to avoid it. Dunn tries to clinch up but Barnes circles away and keeps his distance. Dunn cracks Barnes with a right hand to the side of the head. Dunn moves in looking to clinch but Barnes pushes him off. A nice leg kick lands there from Barnes. Dunn is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Barnes looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Dunn loads up on a big right hand but Barnes slips the punch. Dunn misses with a lunging right hand
and Barnes counters with a series of strikes. Dunn will be more careful next time no doubt. #T4# This has been an exciting period of action! Dunn wants to clinch up but Barnes keeps it at a distance. Barnes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Barnes tries a head kick but it misses.
Dunn throws a shot from downtown. Barnes moves away and avoids it. Dunn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dunn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. A counter left hand to the body from Barnes misses its target. Dunn tries to close the distance and clinch but Barnes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. A big left from Dunn misses. Barnes avoids the body shot from Dunn.
Barnes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dunn throws a hook but Barnes avoids it easily. Barnes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Barnes throws a low kick, looking for Dunn's leg but Dunn calmly moves out of range. Dunn tries to clinch up and Barnes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Andrew Barnes. I think Barnes 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28 Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28 Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Barnes! In his post fight interview, Andrew Barnes started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
OFK 152 - Urden Vs Barnes
Date: Dec 19, 2021 |
#R1# Foley tests Barnes's chin there with a solid looking shot. Foley misses the jab. Barnes throws a big counter head kick but Foley avoids it with no problem. A big right from Foley misses. Foley lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Foley scores with a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barnes.
Both fighters circling a little - Foley finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Barnes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Foley throws the left hand but Barnes avoids the punch easily. Barnes lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Foley fails to land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action! Foley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barnes throws a big shot that misses. Foley misses with the body kick letting Barnes counter with a right hand. Foley throws a head kick that half lands.
Barnes misses with a head kick.
Foley bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T1# Foley throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Barnes moves away from the strike by Foley. Foley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Foley misses with a hook
and Barnes counters with a left to the body. Barnes moves out of range of the body kick from Foley.
Barnes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Barnes takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Foley throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Foley throws out a loose jab but Barnes uses good head movement to avoid it. Barnes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Foley looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Foley scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Foley throws a poor cross that misses
and Barnes counters with a thumping low kick. This has been an exciting period of action! A head kick misses from Barnes. Barnes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2# Barnes throws a head kick that half lands.
Foley shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Barnes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Foley misses with the combination.
Foley throws a body kick that misses. Barnes throws a fast counter high kick but Foley manages to duck under it in time. Foley misses with a hook to the body
and Barnes counters with a body kick that stops Foley in his tracks momentarily. Foley misses with an uppercut. Barnes appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Barnes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Foley missing with a left hand there. Barnes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Barnes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Barnes drops his hands momentarily and Foley takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Barnes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Foley scoring well with a low kick there.
#T3# Foley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barnes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. It seemed like Barnes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Foley misses with a body shot.
Foley on the wrong end of a nice jab. Foley throws a series of punches but Barnes avoids them all with ease. Foley connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Foley looks to land a combination but Barnes avoids it well. Barnes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Foley misses with a kick to the body.
Barnes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Foley. That's going to slow Barnes down. Barnes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Foley swinging wildly here.
Barnes let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T4# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Barnes swinging wildly here.
Barnes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Foley rather than just go for the knockout. Foley jabs at Barnes's body. Foley misses with a hook. Barnes ducked under it nicely. Foley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barnes avoids the body shot from Foley.
Barnes lands with a good body shot. Foley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnes moves away. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. No joy there for Foley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barnes is looking for the big counter here. Barnes takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Barnes misses with a head kick.
Foley misses the body punch and Barnes counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Foley is lucky that one didn't land flush. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zak Foley dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Foley misses with a kick to the body.
Zak Foley is winning the standup battle so far. Barnes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Foley scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Foley with the inside leg kick. Foley connects with a solid leg kick. Barnes takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Barnes dips to his left and cracks Foley with an uppercut! A big left from Foley misses. Foley lands a high kick!
Barnes blocks the body kick.
Barnes throws a nice looking combination but Foley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Andrew Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. A jab from Foley misses. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Foley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barnes moves out of range and avoids them all easily. A low kick lands for Foley.
#T1# Foley throws out a token jab with nothing on it. A low kick from Foley is predictable there and Barnes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Foley looks to throw a body kick and Barnes counters with a nice body shot. Foley lands a nice looking body shot.
Barnes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Barnes's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Foley lands with a nice body kick. Barnes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Zak Foley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Foley misses with a body punch
and Barnes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Foley throws a hook but Barnes avoids it easily. Foley lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. That kick from Barnes tenderised Foley's leg. Foley is trying to keep his angry face on. Foley throws a lazy uppercut
and Barnes counters with a leg kick. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Foley tries to bum rush Barnes with a series of wild strikes but Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T2# Barnes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Foley lands an overhand right. Foley misses with a two punch combination.
Foley throws a lazy body kick and Barnes counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Foley scores with a kick to the midsection. Barnes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Foley to score with a decent uppercut. Foley looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range. Foley looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Barnes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Foley throws a right hand that misses
and Barnes counters with a left to the body. Foley lands a slapping body shot.
A swing and a miss from Barnes. Foley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes.
#T3# Foley misses the shot to the body. Foley is looking to land body kicks. A slow jab from Foley misses its intended target. Barnes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Foley with a nice calf kick. Barnes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Barnes checks the leg kick nicely there.
Foley is looking to land body kicks. A little jabbing left from Barnes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Foley throws a shot from downtown. Barnes moves away and avoids it. Barnes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. A lazy body kick from Foley and Barnes counters with a one-two to the body. Barnes darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Foley misses with a left hand and Barnes counters with a left to the body. Foley misses with a body kick. #T4# Barnes misses with a head kick.
Foley goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Barnes throws an overhand right that lands on Foley's shoulder, as Foley tries to avoid the shot. Foley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barnes counters with a nice low kick that buckles Foley's knee momentarily. Barnes avoids a kick to the body.
Barnes throws a sloppy head kick and Foley moves out of range easily. Barnes throws a right and a left that both miss. Barnes staying out of range there. Foley throws a right hand that Barnes ducks under and follows up with a left that Barnes also avoids with ease. Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Barnes might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Foley has got the better of the exchanges. Foley throws a quick inside leg kick. Barnes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Foley misses with an uppercut. Barnes saw that one coming. Foley scores with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zak Foley dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3# Foley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Foley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A good leg kick by Foley. Danga de danga de dang - Foley scores with a four punch combination! Foley looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Barnes avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Foley pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Barnes back to the cage. Foley follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Foley misses with a low kick as Barnes jumps back. Barnes unleashes a big counter combination but Foley bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Foley throws a predictable looking body shot
#CL2# and Barnes holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Foley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2# Barnes breaks from the clinch.
Foley on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Barnes misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T1# Foley connects with a solid leg kick. Barnes slips a jab and a cross from Foley.
Barnes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Foley.
Barnes lands with a slapping head kick. Barnes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Foley throws a poor cross that misses
and Barnes counters with a series of strikes. Foley will be more careful next time no doubt. Foley jabs at Barnes's body. Foley misses with a lunging right hand
and Barnes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Foley attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Barnes appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Foley throws a low kick but it's checked well by Barnes. Barnes is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Foley lands a slapping body shot.
#T2# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Foley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it. Sloppy strikes from Foley. Those never looked like landing. Barnes misses with an uppercut. Foley saw that one coming. Some wild striking there from Barnes.
Barnes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Barnes there as he acknowledges the shot. Foley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barnes can do to turn this around? Foley misses with a head kick.
Foley scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Crunch! Foley slams his shin into Barnes's torso. Foley missing with a left hand there. Barnes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Foley misses with a double jab
and Barnes counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3# Foley connects with a right hand. Barnes shakes it off. Andrew Barnes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Foley throws a sloppy head kick and Barnes moves out of range easily. Barnes doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Barnes crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Foley - the referee stops the clock and Barnes gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Foley. Barnes manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Foley checks a leg kick. Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Foley. Barnes now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Foley lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barnes's sensitive parts. Barnes lands a nice hook to Foley's body. Foley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Foley. Barnes has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Foley. Foley lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Foley punishes Barnes's body with a nice straight punch. Foley throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Foley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4# A decent looking cross lands there for Foley. Foley moves out of range of the leg kick from Barnes. Barnes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A head kick by Foley misses letting Barnes counter with a right hand. Foley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Foley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barnes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Foley uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Barnes has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. A left lands for Barnes. Foley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it. Barnes is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Foley with a body shot. Foley lands a jab to the head.
Foley avoids the head kick by Barnes.
Foley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Foley tests Barnes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that's the end of the fight! Zak Foley showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Foley, 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27 Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27 Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zak Foley! A victorious Zak Foley thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
OFK 146 - Foley Vs Harwath
Date: Nov 28, 2021 |
#R1# Dunn misses the shot to the body. Dunn misses with a wild body shot. Barnes throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Dunn throws a poor cross that misses
letting Barnes counter with a right hand. Barnes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Dunn misses with an uppercut. Barnes throws a right hand that misses
and Dunn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Dunn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. An attempted straight right counter from Barnes misses the target. Barnes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dunn! But no joy. Barnes throws out a loose jab but Dunn uses good head movement to avoid it. Barnes takes one to the side of the head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dunn 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. Dunn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Dunn misses with a jab to the body
and Barnes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Dunn moves forwards but Barnes connects with a nice, crisp jab. Dunn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Dunn backs away, Barnes returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Dunn wants to clinch up but Barnes keeps it at a distance. Barnes swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T1# Dunn doesn't manage to clinch there - Barnes circles away.
#CL2# Dunn clinches up with Barnes and pushes him back against the cage.#BC# Barnes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barnes lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dunn throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range. Barnes 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. Dunn throws a hook to the side of Barnes's head but Barnes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Nice uppercut there from Dunn. Dunn throws a lazy right hand but Barnes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Barnes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dunn throws out the jab. Barnes feinted there with a counter leg kick. Dunn sizes up Barnes with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Dunn takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Dunn misses the jab. Dunn misses with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2# Dunn clinches. A head punch on the inside from Barnes fails to land. #T2# Barnes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dunn's elbow. #BC# Barnes breaks the clinch.
Barnes lands a high kick!
Barnes throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Dunn lunges at Barnes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barnes's hand. Barnes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dunn tries to clinch but Barnes moves out of range. Barnes is looking to counter with head kicks. Dunn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barnes moves out of range of the strikes. It looked like Barnes was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Dunn misses with a looping right. Dunn lands a jab to the nose. A telegraphed right hand from Dunn misses the target. A combination from Barnes does no damage. Dunn misses with a straight left. Barnes misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T3# Dunn misses with an uppercut
and Barnes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Barnes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Dunn throws a jab when Barnes was well out of range. Dunn fails in his attempt to clinch. Nice cross by Dunn. Dunn lands a nice shot to the body.
Barnes takes a shot right to the bread basket. Dunn jabbing away but nothing is landing. Dunn fails in his attempt to clinch. Dunn lands an overhand right. Dunn tries to clinch there but Barnes circles away.
Dunn throws a lazy uppercut
and Barnes counters with an outside leg kick.
Dunn throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2# Dunn takes the fight into the clinch. #T4# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Barnes leaning his opponent against the cage. Barnes is looking to break free of the clinch but Dunn has double underhooks. Dunn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Barnes's efforts to push away.#BC# Barnes breaks the clinch.
Barnes moves away from the strike by Dunn. Barnes swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Dunn is looking to clinch but Barnes is avoiding it.
Dunn tries to clinch up and Barnes counters with a one-two to the body. Barnes lunges at Dunn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dunn's hand. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Dunn is looking to take this fight into the clinch. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michael Dunn will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Dunn with a body punch. A glancing blow. Barnes moves away from the strike by Dunn. Barnes misses with a low kick as Dunn jumps back. Dunn scores with a shot to the body.
Barnes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Dunn throws a hook to the side of Barnes's head but Barnes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Dunn throws a lazy right hand but Barnes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Dunn blocks a low kick nicely. Dunn moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dunn takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CUT#It looks like Michael Dunn has been cut. Barnes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Barnes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This has been an exciting period of action! Dunn misses with a left hand and Barnes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Barnes lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dunn backs up against the cage.
Michael Dunn seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1# A looping hook to the body misses from Barnes. Dunn does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2# Barnes tries to keep at a distance but Dunn has taken the fight into the clinch. Dunn misses with a punch to the body.
#BC# Barnes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dunn tries to clinch but fails miserably and Dunn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Dunn misses with an uppercut. Dunn blocks a leg kick. Barnes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dunn. Dunn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barnes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Dunn misses with a right hand and Barnes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Barnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dunn was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnes. Dunn takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses. It looked like Barnes was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dunn.#T2# Barnes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dunn. Barnes is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Barnes throws a jab but it's blocked by Dunn. Barnes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2# Dunn closes the distance and clinches. Barnes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Barnes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC# Barnes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Dunn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Dunn jabbing away but nothing is landing. Barnes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dunn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Danga de danga de dang - Barnes scores with a four punch combination! Dunn connects with a body shot. Dunn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barnes doesn't seem bothered though. Dunn looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.#T3# A decent looking cross lands there for Dunn. The fighters circling - Dunn throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A quick step to the side and Barnes tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Dunn throws a lazy right hand but Barnes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Barnes fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dunn just manages to avoid it. A decent looking cross lands there for Dunn. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barnes, as that shot connected.
Barnes lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Barnes. Dunn tries to clinch but Barnes is having none of it. Dunn wants to clinch but Barnes slips to the side and Barnes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Dunn tries to clinch up but Barnes circles away and keeps his distance. Nice body punch from Barnes. A swing and a miss from Dunn. Dunn misses with a hook
#TD# and Barnes counters with a nice double leg into guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU# Barnes stands up from Dunn's guard - Barnes perhaps looking for a knockout. #T4##CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Dunn prevents a body shot from Barnes. Dunn misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC# Barnes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dunn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barnes paws at him with a jab and circles away. A chopping leg kick lands by Barnes. Barnes lands with a cross. Dunn scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Dunn checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Dunn throws an off balance right hand
and Dunn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Dunn tries to clinch up. As Dunn looks to move away, Barnes throws a big counter combo but Dunn just gets out of the way. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Andrew Barnes will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Michael Dunn's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3# Dunn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Barnes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dunn jabs Barnes to the body, keeping him at a distance. Dunn thuds his right hand into Barnes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Dunn misses with an uppercut
and Barnes counters with a nice uppercut. Andrew Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Dunn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dunn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Dunn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barnes counters with an outside leg kick.
Barnes moves away from the strike by Dunn. Dunn throws a right hand that misses
letting Barnes counter with a right hand. Dunn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barnes paws at him with a jab and circles away. Dunn's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Barnes connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dunn scrambles back to his feet.#ROC#Dunn is rocked! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Dunn throws a predictable looking body shot
and Barnes counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dunn's knee momentarily. Dunn is still on wobbly legs! Can Barnes finish him? Dunn misses with a left hand and Barnes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Dunn throws a lazy uppercut
and Barnes counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Dunn! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrew Barnes! A less than humble Andrew Barnes 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:
OFK 139 - Trump Vs Bagwis
Date: Nov 06, 2021 |
#R1# Walker misses with a leg kick and Barnes counters with a one-two to the body. Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Walker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barnes counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Walker is lucky that one didn't land flush. Walker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Walker.
Walker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Barnes counters with a head kick. A low kick from Walker misses and Barnes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Walker misses with an uppercut
and Barnes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Barnes moves out of range of the leg kick from Walker. Barnes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Walker thows a left - swing and a miss! Barnes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Walker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Walker tries to clinch up and Walker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1# Walker throws a leg kick that is checked and Barnes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Barnes lands with a straight right. Walker didn't see that one coming. Barnes moves out of range as Walker strikes. Barnes throws a counter high kick but Walker was just alert enough to avoid it. Walker has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Walker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Barnes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Andrew Barnes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Barnes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Walker swings widly with a right hand
and Barnes counters with a nice uppercut. Barnes misses the shot to the body. Walker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barnes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Walker tries to bum rush Barnes with a series of wild strikes but Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the assault. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Walker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barnes. Walker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barnes's sensitive parts. Chief Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. An inside leg kick from Walker misses. Barnes is looking to counter punch. A low kick from Walker misses and Barnes counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. A head kick by Walker misses enabling Barnes to counter with a crisp jab. #T2# A good leg kick by Barnes. Barnes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Walker misses with a lunging right hand
and Barnes counters with a big head kick but Walker shrugs it off. #ROC#Walker is rocked! We've been told by Barnes's head coaches at Mentor Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Walker throws an off balance right hand
and Barnes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Walker is still on wobbly legs! Can Barnes finish him? Barnes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Walker can pounce on him.
Walker blocks a head kick by Barnes.
Barnes lands a slapping body shot.
Barnes connects with a right hand. Walker shakes it off. Barnes lands a head kick. Walker smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Walker misses with a combination
and Barnes counters with a nice uppercut. Barnes circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Walker drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Barnes follows Walker to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrew Barnes! Andrew Barnes tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
OFK 132 - Bagwis Vs Trump
Date: Oct 10, 2021 |
#R1# Barnes misses with a looping right. Barnes misses with an attempted mid kick.
As Barnes tries to get set, Harwath tries to push him back and clinch up but Barnes manages to avoid the attempt. We've been informed that Barnes 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. Barnes scores with a body shot.
Harwath checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Barnes stuns Harwath with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Harwath stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Harwath ducks down and throws a hook to the body. We've been told by Harwath's head coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Harwath jabbing away but nothing is landing. Harwath fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it. Barnes with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1# Harwath tries to clinch there but Barnes circles away.
Harwath keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Barnes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Barnes moves forwards but Harwath connects with a nice, crisp jab. Barnes misses with a looping right. Andrew Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Harwath lands a really nice looking cross but Barnes seems unphased.
Barnes drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Harwath misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T2# Harwath throws a big shot that misses. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barnes! But no joy. Harwath connects with the punch.#KD# Harwath feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Barnes sprawling to the canvas! Barnes rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Harwath finish him?!
#ROC#Barnes is rocked! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Barnes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Harwath throws a sloppy body shot
and Barnes counters with a nice uppercut. Harwath misses the jab. Barnes plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Harwath. Barnes scores with a jab to the body.#T3# Harwath throws a right hand that misses
and Barnes counters with a lovely straight right hand! A low kick from Barnes misses and Harwath counters with a right hand to the body. A combination from Harwath does no damage. Harwath throws the left hand but Barnes avoids the punch easily. Harwath throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Harwath swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harwath takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Barnes throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Harwath.#T4# Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harwath moves away. Barnes throws a sloppy head kick #CL# and Harwath holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Harwath misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Harwath creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Harwath misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Barnes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Harwath tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Harwath makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Harwath lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barnes. Barnes swings wildly with an uppercut but Harwath uses good head movement to avoid it. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barnes. Harwath cracks Barnes with a nice body shot. A short uppercut from Harwath. Harwath swings wildly with an uppercut but Barnes uses good head movement to avoid it. Harwath digs a right hand underneath Barnes's ribcage. Barnes let out a lung full of air as it connected. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Scot Harwath dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Barnes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Harwath takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses. Scot Harwath is winning the standup battle so far. Harwath lands a nice hook to Barnes's body. Barnes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Barnes tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Harwath misses with a looping left. Harwath feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barness jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Barnes scores with a head kick. Harwath tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Barnes throws a body punch but Harwath moves out of range. Harwath throws a looping overhand right but Barnes ducks down to avoid it. #T1# Barnes jabs Harwath right on the nose. Harwath blinks but takes it well. Harwath defending well as Barnes loads up on a big left hand. Harwath tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Barnes manages to circle out of the way. Harwath's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Barnes connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Harwath scrambles back to his feet. Barnes throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Harwath looks to land a left hand but Barnes moved out of range nicely. Barnes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Barnes throws a sloppy head kick and Harwath moves out of range easily. Barnes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T2# Barnes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Harwath. Harwath looks to land a left hand but Barnes moved out of range nicely. Barnes misses with a body kick. Harwath is looking to counter the offense by Barnes and move into the clinch. Harwath throws out a loose jab but Barnes uses good head movement to avoid it. Nice uppercut lands for Barnes. That snapped Harwath's head back.
Barnes throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Barnes tries a head kick but it misses.
Barnes with a hook. Barnes throws a good cross that connects.
#T3# Barnes misses with a low kick. #CL# Harwath instigates a clinch. Harwath lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barnes backwards. Harwath scores with a shot to the side of Barnes's head. Harwath displaying some good clinch control by pressing Barnes up against the cage. Harwath lands with a short head shot on the inside. A right hand to the body from Harwath.
Barnes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Harwath creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Barnes tries to break free but Harwath pushes him back against the cage. Harwath cracks Barnes with a nice body shot. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Harwath misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Harwath lands a body shot. #T4# Harwath tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barnes's elbow. Barnes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Harwath has him pressed against the cage. A short right from Harwath. #BC2# Barnes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Harwath blocks a head kick by Barnes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Barnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harwath was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnes.#CL# Harwath closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Harwath tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Nice body punch from Harwath. Harwath presses Barnes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Barnes is breathing heavily. Harwath lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Harwath lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2# Barnes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Harwath misses the shot to the body. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Scot Harwath dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3# A swing and a miss from Harwath. Barnes misses with a low kick as Harwath jumps back. Barnes throws a lazy head kick #CL# and Harwath counters by moving into the clinch. Barnes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Harwath lands a nice shot to the body. Scot Harwath has scored more points in the clinch so far. Good body shot from Harwath.
Barnes has had enough of the clinch but Harwath keeps him there for the moment. Harwath throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Harwath is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barnes can do to turn this around? With the fighters clinched against the cage, Harwath creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Harwath creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Harwath lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Harwath digs a right hand underneath Barnes's ribcage. Barnes let out a lung full of air as it connected. Harwath lands a body punch in the clinch. Barnes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Harwath lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Harwath lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barnes backwards. 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! A hook to the body from Harwath.
#T1# A nice left hand lands by Harwath.
A short left from Harwath. Harwath lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Harwath lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barnes backwards. Harwath lands a hook to the side of the head. Nice body punch from Harwath - that landed with a thud.
Harwath presses Barnes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Harwath cracks Barnes with a nice body shot. A left hand lands to the body for Harwath.
Harwath lands a body punch. Harwath scores with an uppercut up the middle. Harwath lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Barnes is trying to force a seperation but Harwath has the dominant position. Barnes misses with the head strike.
Harwath tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barnes's elbow. Harwath blocks an uppercut.
Harwath working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Harwath. #T2# Harwath softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Harwath works on Barnes's body with a couple of short punches. Harwath lands a shoulder strike. A right handed body shot lands from Harwath.
Harwath makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Harwath is working Barnes over against the cage. A short uppercut from Harwath. Harwath lands a body punch. Good body shot from Harwath.
Harwath stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Harwath lands a body shot. Harwath digs a right hand underneath Barnes's ribcage. Barnes let out a lung full of air as it connected. Good body shot from Harwath.
Harwath pressing his opponent against the cage. Barnes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A head punch on the inside from Barnes fails to land. Barnes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3# A right hook to the body lands for Barnes.
Harwath tries a body shot but Barnes blocks it.
Andrew Barnes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Harwath lands with a right to the head. Harwath lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Barnes or not. Harwath lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barnes backwards. Harwath works on Barnes's body with a couple of short punches. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Harwath creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A short body shot lands from Harwath as the two fighters clinch.
Harwath throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Harwath just leaning against Barnes, taking a breather. Harwath blocks a body shot from Barnes. A shot in the inside from Harwath. A short body shot lands from Harwath as the two fighters clinch.
Harwath stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Harwath lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Harwath tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Harwath lands with a short shot to the head. 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! A short uppercut from Harwath. #T4# Harwath pushes Barnes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Harwath lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Harwath lands on the inside with an uppercut. A nice right hand lands inside from Harwath. Harwath digs a right hand underneath Barnes's ribcage. Barnes let out a lung full of air as it connected. Harwath lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A short body shot lands from Harwath as the two fighters clinch.
Harwath lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barnes backwards. Barnes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Harwath stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Harwath lands a body punch in the clinch. Harwath digs a right hand underneath Barnes's ribcage. Barnes let out a lung full of air as it connected. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Harwath. A short body shot lands from Harwath as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Harwath makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Barnes misses with the head strike.
Harwath lands a shot to the body. Scot Harwath is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. A short right hand to the side of the head by Harwath.
And that's the end of the fight! Scot Harwath showed his dominance in that final round. Well Harwath 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:26 Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:26 Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scot Harwath! A relieved looking Scot Harwath 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:
OFK 125 - Rhino Vs Barnes
Date: Sep 18, 2021 |
#R1# Rhino moves out of range of the strikes. Some wild striking there from Rhino.
Rhino fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Barnes throws a right hand that Rhino ducks under and follows up with a left that Rhino also avoids with ease. Rhino goes for a double leg but Barnes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Barnes continues to drive forward.#TD# Rhino is trying to trip Barnes. He has hold of a leg but Barnes is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Rhino persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Rhino really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Barnes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Rhino trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet. Barnes pulls Rhino in close to prevent any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rhino stops Barnes from standing up. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rhino's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rhino is one step ahead there. Barnes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rhino. #T1# Rhino prevents Barnes from getting back to his feet. Rhino postures up and lands a big shot to Barnes's brow. Barnes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Rhino is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Rhino'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. Barnes wants to sweep but no luck. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Barnes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Rhino engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Rhino pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now. #T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Rhino lands a couple of digs. Barnes trying to control the position.
Rhino wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Rhino is really struggling to control Barnes but he's trying to hold on to the position.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Rhino shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barnes as he avoids it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brutalis Rhino. That's going to take a lot out of him. Rhino shoots for a takedown but Barnes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Rhino scores with the left hand. Barnes knows he should have avoided that one. Rhino tries to score a power double leg takedown but Barnes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rhino somewhat.#T3##TD# Barnes gets caught flat footed, as Rhino shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Barnes has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Rhino has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage. Barnes prevents a takedown attempt there.
Barnes swings wildly with an uppercut but Rhino uses good head movement to avoid it. A head punch on the inside from Barnes fails to land. Rhino drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short body shot lands from Barnes as the two fighters clinch.
Barnes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barnes lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#BC2# Barnes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Barnes defending well as Rhino loads up on a big left hand. #T4# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Rhino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rhino fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Barnes misses with a series of wild punches.
Barnes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rhinos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Rhino lands with a nice combination. Barnes backs away looking to recover. Barnes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rhino. Rhino throws a looping overhand right but Barnes ducks down to avoid it. Barnes misses with a low kick.
Rhino blocks the body kick.
Rhino misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rhino dives in and grabs Barnes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Barnes pushes down on Rhino's head and hops out. Barnes plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Andrew Barnes will probably get the nod. 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# Rhino fails with the takedown. It seemed like Barnes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Rhino misses with a takedown and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Barnes avoids the body shot from Rhino.
It seemed like Barnes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Barnes stuffs the takedown. As Rhino backs off Barnes throws a huge counter combo but Rhino manages to avoid it all. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brutalis Rhino. That's going to take a lot out of him. Barnes wants to slow Rhino down by chopping away at his legs. Andrew Barnes seems to be getting the better of the standup. Rhino will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Rhino slips a straight right by Barnes. Rhino appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Rhino looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barnes is fending him off so far but Rhino persists. Nope, Barnes circles away and we're back to standing. Barnes appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Barnes scores to the head and body with a nice combination! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Barnes 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.
Rhino looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Barnes moves out of range as Rhino throws a body kick.
Rhino throws a combination that misses and Barnes counters with a nice uppercut. Danga de danga de dang - Barnes scores with a four punch combination! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Barnes throws a series of punches but Rhino moves out of range. #T1# Rhino swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Rhino fails with the takedown and Barnes counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rhino's knee momentarily. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. A looping hook to the body misses from Barnes. Rhino does a little dance to reset his feet. Rhino appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Rhino takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rhino shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barnes as he avoids it easily. A lazy left from Rhino finds it's target. Rhino shoots in for a double leg but Barnes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Barnes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Rhino throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Barnes appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Rhino throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Barnes has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rhino. Brutalis Rhino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A low kick lands for Barnes.
Rhino is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barnes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Sloppy strikes from Rhino. Those never looked like landing. Andrew Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2# Barnes throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Rhino uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barnes. Barnes swinging wildly here.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses. Barnes misses with a wild combination.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barnes. No joy there for Rhino, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As Rhino backs off Barnes throws a huge counter combo but Rhino manages to avoid it all. Rhino looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barnes is fending him off so far but Rhino persists. Nope, Barnes circles away and we're back to standing. Barnes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Rhino stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barnes.#T3# Rhino throws a head kick that misses. Rhino throws a hook but Barnes blocks it. Rhino shoots in for a takedown but Barnes shows good takedown defense. Barnes drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Rhino takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Andrew Barnes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Barnes lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#TD# Rhino gets a takedown into half guard. Barnes controlling the position for now. Barnes looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rhino is trying to control the action in half guard but Barnes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Rhino will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4# Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! Rhino is figuring out what he wants to do next. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Barnes is looking to improve his position.
Barnes trying to control here.
Barnes is not content to let Rhino control the position. Brutalis Rhino overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Barnes wants to get back to full guard. Rhino working over Barnes with some ground and pound. Barnes looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Rhino working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Barnes wants to improve his position but Rhino is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Barnes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Rhino fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Barnes takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Barnes scores with a head kick. Rhino tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Barnes lands a right hook to the body.
Rhino fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Rhino is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Barnes now looks to counter with a shot at the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Barnes just misses with a punch to the body.
Rhino doesn't succeed with the takedown and Barnes counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rhino's knee momentarily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brutalis Rhino. That's going to take a lot out of him. Barnes misses with a body shot.
Rhino feinted with a counter takedown. Rhino connects with the punch. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1# Barnes throws a right and a left that both miss. Rhino throws a series of punches but Barnes avoids them all with ease. Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Good exchange - Barnes coming out on top. Barnes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Rhino tries for a takedown but Barnes circles away easily and Barnes counters with a three punch combo that has Rhino backing up. Rhino nods at Barnes to acknowledge the strikes. Rhino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it. Rhino is looking to clinch. Barnes is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Rhino on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. A looping hook to the body misses from Barnes. Rhino does a little dance to reset his feet. Rhino gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Barnes counters with a one-two to the body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Rhino throws a nice looking combination but Barnes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Barnes unleashes a big counter combination but Rhino bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T2# Barnes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rhino's sensitive parts. Barnes misses with a straight right. Barnes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barnes misses with a looping left. Barnes throws out a powerful jab.#ROC2#Rhino is rocked! Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Barnes! Rhino is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrew Barnes! Andrew Barnes decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
OFK 119 - Rhino Vs Kriel
Date: Aug 28, 2021 |
#R1# Barnes defending well as OShea loads up on a big left hand. Sloppy strikes from OShea. Those never looked like landing. OShea shoots in but Barnes avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2# OShea closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC# Barnes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. A telegraphed takedown attempt from OShea is defended easily by Barnes. Barnes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. OShea misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
OShea throws a jab but it's blocked by Barnes. Barnes throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T1# OShea throws a series of punches but Barnes moves out of range. OShea throws out a token jab with nothing on it. OShea throws a head kick but Barnes moves out of range.
OShea is looking to clinch. As OShea tries to get set, Barnes tries to push him back and clinch up but OShea manages to avoid the attempt. OShea has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. A head kick misses from OShea. Barnes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barnes is looking to counter the offense by OShea and move into the clinch. OShea doesn't manage to clinch there - Barnes circles away.
Barnes scores with a crisp jab that stopped OShea in his tracks. Barnes misses with a low kick. Barnes tries to move into range but OShea moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. OShea connects with a crisp jab. OShea throws a right and a left that Barnes avoids nicely. Good shot there by Barnes. Barnes slaps away a takedown attempt from OShea, before circling back to the center of the mat. As OShea looks to move away, Barnes throws a big counter combo but OShea just gets out of the way. Andrew Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor OShea.#T2# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! OShea throws a shot to the body.
OShea swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL# and Barnes counters by moving into the clinch. Barnes blocks a body shot from OShea. OShea lands a hook that snaps the head of Barnes backwards. Barnes can't find room to land a body shot as OShea controls the action.
Barnes lands with a short head shot on the inside. A left hand lands to the body for Barnes.
Barnes is trying to maintain a safe position but OShea gets an underhook and turns Barnes into the cage.#TD2# OShea drags the fight down to the ground.
#SU# Barnes gets to his feet. OShea looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! OShea throws a sloppy head kick #CL# and Barnes counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2# OShea's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. OShea lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Barnes backs up against the cage.
OShea tries for a takedown but Barnes circles away easily and Barnes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3# Barnes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Barnes throws a leg kick but OShea sees it coming and checks it nicely. Barnes's corner calls for a 1-2. Barnes obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. OShea connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barnes. Barnes circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Barnes throws a low kick but OShea moves out of range easily. Barnes looks to land a combination but OShea avoids it well. OShea looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range. OShea tries a head kick but it misses.
Barnes seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. OShea throws a sloppy head kick and Barnes moves out of range easily. Barnes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2# OShea gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2# OShea breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
OShea tries to clinch there but Barnes circles away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Barnes!
#T4# This has been an exciting period of action! OShea throws a right and a left that Barnes avoids nicely. OShea fails with the takedown. OShea throws a sloppy head kick #CL# and Barnes counters by moving into the clinch. Barnes scores with an uppercut up the middle. OShea goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
OShea is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Barnes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barnes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC# Barnes breaks from the clinch.
We've been told by Barnes's head coaches at Mentor Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. OShea throws an overhand right that lands on Barnes's shoulder, as Barnes tries to avoid the shot. OShea dives in for a single leg takedown but Barnes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Conor OShea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Barnes throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by OShea. OShea throws a sloppy head kick and Barnes counters with a two punch combo. OShea has his takedown stuffed and Barnes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Andrew Barnes will probably get the nod. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2# A head kick misses from Barnes. OShea shapes to counter with a head kick. OShea loads up on a big right hand but Barnes slips the punch. OShea 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.
Barnes scores with a hook. Sloppy strikes from OShea. Those never looked like landing. OShea lunges at Barnes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barnes's hand. OShea has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Barnes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from OShea. Barnes seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. A left lands for OShea. Barnes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Conor OShea seems to be getting the better of the standup. Nice straight punches there by OShea. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of OShea. Barnes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from OShea.
OShea throws a series of punches but Barnes avoids them all with ease. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! The fighters circling - Barnes throws out the jab but it was never going to land. OShea tries to clinch up but Barnes circles away and keeps his distance.#T1# Barnes just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Barnes. Barnes is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from OShea. OShea misses with a body shot.
Barnes half committed to a counter leg kick. Nice cross by OShea. OShea is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Barnes lands with a shot to the body. OShea throws a combination that misses and Barnes counters with a two punch combo. OShea needs to keep his hands up - Barnes had a free shot at his head there. OShea swings and misses with a hook to the body.
OShea doesn't manage to clinch there - Barnes circles away.
Good exchange - Barnes coming out on top. Barnes fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Barnes avoids the body shot from OShea.
Andrew Barnes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. 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! OShea misses with a head kick.
OShea moves in looking to clinch but Barnes pushes him off.#T2# OShea doesn't succeed with the takedown and Barnes counters with a straight right hand. Barnes thumps OShea with a low kick. Barnes misses with a head kick.
#CL2# OShea closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. The referee is keeping an eye on Barnes - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Barnes struggles to land a body shot inside as OShea controls his hands.
#BC2# OShea manages to break the clinch.
OShea throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Barnes counters with a slapping leg kick. Barnes moves out of range of the strikes. Barnes stuns OShea with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. OShea shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barnes as he jumps to the side. #T3# OShea shoots in but doesn't get the takedown letting Barnes counter with a right hand. Andrew Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor OShea. OShea is breathing heavily. Barnes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits OSheas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! OShea wants to clinch up but Barnes keeps it at a distance. A slow jab from Barnes misses its intended target. OShea looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barnes is fending him off so far but OShea persists. Nope, Barnes circles away and we're back to standing. Barnes half committed to a counter leg kick. Barnes slips a jab and a cross from OShea.
Barnes cracks OShea with a good jab. OShea throws a combination that misses and Barnes counters with a three punch combo that has OShea backing up. OShea nods at Barnes to acknowledge the strikes. Barnes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. OShea avoids the head kick by Barnes.
OShea closes the distance and lands a one-two. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! OShea ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnes moves away. Barnes seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Barnes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
OShea throws a counter combo.#T4# OShea tries to clinch but Barnes moves out of range. OShea throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barnes sees it coming and avoids it easily. Barnes throws a nice outside leg kick. OShea throws a head kick that misses and OShea takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. A jab from OShea misses. Barnes jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. OShea looks to land a left hand but Barnes moved out of range nicely. Barnes takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Barnes scores with a leg kick.
OShea shoots in and drives through. Barnes sprawls well. Andrew Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Barnes lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. OShea closes the distance and lands a one-two. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Barnes connects with a solid leg kick. Barnes throws a nice looking combination but OShea bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Barnes dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# OShea shoots in and drives through. Barnes sprawls well. OShea misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
OShea cracks Barnes with an open hand slap. Barnes jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Barnes throws a head kick but OShea moves out of range.
Barnes lands a nice leg kick that just misses OShea's sensitive parts. OShea misses with a right hand and Barnes counters with a nice low kick that buckles OShea's knee momentarily. OShea with a lazy takedown attempt and Barnes counters with a three punch combo that has OShea backing up. OShea nods at Barnes to acknowledge the strikes. A big right from OShea misses. OShea is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Barnes attempts a counter takedown but OShea avoids it well and moves away. OShea takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL2# OShea closes the distance and clinches. #BC# Barnes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1# OShea changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barnes tries to avoid it but OShea manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barnes to the ground. Barnes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Andrew Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor OShea. Barnes lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #ROC#OShea is rocked! OShea has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Barnes blocks a head kick by OShea.
Barnes wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. OShea is still on wobbly legs! Can Barnes finish him? Barnes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that OShea can do to turn this around? OShea shoots for a double leg takedown but Barnes sprawls well. He's pushed OShea's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. OShea misses with a looping right. A quick step to the side and Barnes tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. OShea seems to have recovered his senses. Barnes lands a nice leg kick that just misses OShea's sensitive parts. Barnes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. OShea misses with a head kick.
OShea misses with a hook. Barnes is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from OShea. OShea gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD# and Barnes counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Barnes. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Barnes passes OShea's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SU# Barnes gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #T2# Barnes avoids the body shot from OShea.
Barnes throws a big counter combination but OShea scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. OShea misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
OShea avoids the body shot from Barnes.
OShea misses with a takedown attempt and Barnes counters with a nice uppercut. OShea rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barnes counters with a left to the body. Barnes with a nice cross. Barnes cracks OShea with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Barnes connects with a jab. OShea rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL# and Barnes counters into the clinch. Nicely done. OShea misses with some punches.
OShea jumps guard but Barnes stands there with OShea around his waist. OShea gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC# Barnes manages to break the clinch.
OShea closes the distance looking to clinch and Barnes counters with a slapping leg kick. #T3# Barnes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. OShea fails with the takedown. Barnes seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. OShea tries for a takedown but Barnes circles away easily and Barnes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body. OShea is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barnes. OShea throws a combination that misses and Barnes counters with a three punch combo that has OShea backing up. OShea nods at Barnes to acknowledge the strikes. Barnes throws a shot to the body.
OShea avoids the head kick by Barnes.
OShea tries to close the distance and clinch but Barnes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Barnes throws a hook but OShea avoids it easily.#T4# Barnes takes a swing at OShea's ribcage but misses. OShea throws a sloppy head kick and Barnes moves out of range easily. OShea misses with the combination.
OShea is looking to clinch but Barnes is avoiding it.
Barnes tries to counter by clinching up but OShea breaks away and moves out of range. OShea fails with a takedown attempt from distance. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! OShea throws a shot from downtown. Barnes moves away and avoids it. OShea throws a lazy uppercut
and Barnes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Conor OShea has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Barnes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Barnes throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Barnes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping OShea at a distance.
Barnes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Barnes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that's the end of the fight! Andrew Barnes showed his dominance in that final round. Well Barnes 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28 Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27 Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Barnes! Andrew Barnes 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:
OFK 113 - Foley Vs Barnes
Date: Aug 07, 2021 |
#R1# Foley's corner calls for a 1-2. Foley obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Foley missing with a left hand there. Barnes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Foley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Barnes 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. Foley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As Foley backs off Barnes throws a huge counter combo but Foley manages to avoid it all. A slapping leg kick lands for Foley.
Barnes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Foley throws a front kick that sends Barnes stumbling back into the cage. Foley lands a front kick. Foley lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Foley lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Foley looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Barnes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. This has been an exciting period of action! Foley avoids the head kick by Barnes.
It appears Foley was looking to counter with a kick there. Foley throws a leg kick which misses Barnes's front leg but catches the back leg as Barnes tries to avoid it. Foley lands a nice looking kick to the body. Barnes takes a step back to recover. #T1# Barnes connects with an inside leg kick. Foley feints and then cracks Barnes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barnes down. Foley blocks a head kick by Barnes.
Barnes misses with an attempted mid kick.
Foley throws a hook but Barnes avoids it easily. Barnes misses with a body shot.
Foley slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Barnes slips under a jab from Foley. Foley avoids the head kick by Barnes.
Barnes keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Barnes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Foley throws a leg kick enabling Barnes to counter with a crisp jab. Foley misses with a double jab.
Foley misses with a low kick.
#T2# Foley connects with the punch. Barnes with the inside leg kick. Foley misses with a body kick. Barnes now looks to counter with a shot at the body. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Foley dodges the punch combination from Barnes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Foley.
Barnes wants to land a leg kick but Foley is out of range. Foley tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Barnes is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Barnes throws a low kick, looking for Foley's leg but Foley calmly moves out of range. Nice jab there from Foley. Foley works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Barnes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3# A chopping leg kick lands by Barnes. Foley throws a nice looking combination but Barnes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Barnes misses with the combination.
A slapping leg kick lands for Foley.
Barnes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Barnes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Foley.
Crunch! Foley slams his shin into Barnes's torso. Foley throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Barnes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Foley throws out the jab. Foley lands a really nice looking cross but Barnes seems unphased.
Foley tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Barnes is able to avoid easily. A good leg kick by Foley. #T4# Foley with the inside leg kick. Foley scores with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Good exchange - Barnes coming out on top. Barnes dips to his left and cracks Foley with an uppercut! Left hook, right uppercut from Foley. Foley throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Barnes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Foley throws out the jab. Zak Foley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Foley throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Barnes on the side of the head. Barnes paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Barnes tries to land a leg kick but Foley saw it coming and moves away.
Foley throws a leg kick but Barnes checks it. Foley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Foley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barnes feints a counter leg kick. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zak Foley dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2# A low kick from Foley misses and Barnes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Foley loads up on a big right hand but Barnes slips the punch. Barnes only half commits to the counter leg kick. Foley throws a chopping leg kick but Barnes manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Foley misses with a wild combination.
Foley pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. As Foley backs off Barnes throws a huge counter combo but Foley manages to avoid it all. Foley misses with a jab, cross combination.
A nice side step and Barnes releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Barnes defending well as Foley loads up on a big left hand. Barnes checks the leg kick. Foley catches Barnes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Barnes blocks a leg kick. Barnes misses with a hook to the body
letting Foley counter with a right hand. Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Foley. Foley throws a chopping leg kick but Barnes manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T1# Foley feints and then cracks Barnes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barnes down. Foley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barnes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Foley with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Foley dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barnes. That did some damage! Zak Foley is winning the standup battle so far. A nice leg kick lands there from Foley. Barnes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Foley throws a looping overhand right but Barnes ducks down to avoid it. Barnes's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Foley looks to throw a body kick and Barnes counters with a nice low kick that buckles Foley's knee momentarily. Foley throws a sloppy head kick and Barnes moves out of range easily. Foley looks to land a body kick but Barnes moved away. Foley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barnes counters with an outside leg kick.
#T2# Foley sizes up Barnes with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Foley shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Barnes might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Foley has got the better of the exchanges. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A low kick from Foley is predictable there and Barnes counters with a stiff right hand. Foley misses the jab. Foley misses with a straight right. Barnes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Foley connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Sloppy strikes from Foley. Those never looked like landing. Barnes is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Foley scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Foley takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Foley chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barnes can pounce on him.
Foley throws a right and a left that Barnes avoids nicely. Barnes looks for the body kick but Foley saw that one coming. Foley is looking to counter punch.#T3# Foley throws a front kick aimed at Barnes's knee but Barnes avoids it well. Barnes misses with a body shot.
Foley fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Barnes checks it well. Barnes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Foley was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Foley throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Foley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Foley is looking to score with low kicks. Foley scores with a nice head shot. Barnes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Foley. Barnes throws a solid leg kick but Foley takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Barnes. Barnes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Foley is looking to counter punch. Barnes moves out of range of the strikes. Barnes has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Foley. Andrew Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4# Barnes throws a body shot but no joy. Foley with a nice calf kick. Barnes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Foley rather than just go for the knockout. Barnes slips a jab and a cross from Foley.
A head kick misses from Barnes. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Foley 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 Barnes has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Barnes and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Barnes unleashes a big counter combination but Foley bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Foley throws a sloppy head kick and Barnes moves out of range easily. Foley misses with an uppercut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A nice combination there by Foley.
Foley smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Barnes defending well as Foley loads up on a big left hand. Barnes is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Foley with a body shot. Barnes moves out of range of the body kick. Foley slips a jab and a cross from Barnes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zak Foley dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Foley throws a body kick that misses. Foley lands a jab to Barnes's midsection. Foley misses the shot to the body. As Foley backs off Barnes throws a huge counter combo but Foley manages to avoid it all. Barnes checks the leg kick. Barnes follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Foley goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Foley throws a lazy right hand but Barnes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Foley throws a head kick but Barnes moves out of range.
Foley backing away here, and Barnes unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Foley loads up on a big right hand but Barnes slips the punch. Foley throws out a leg kick but Barnes moves out of range and Foley only half commits. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Barnes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Barnes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Foley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Foley throws out a loose jab but Barnes uses good head movement to avoid it. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Foley 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 Barnes has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Barnes and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T1# Foley takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses. Foley tries to score with a low kick but Barnes moves his leg out of the way. Barnes moves out of range of the leg kick from Foley. Barnes unleashes a big counter combination but Foley bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Foley attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Barnes is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. A looping hook to the body misses from Foley. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet. Barnes tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Foley is able to avoid easily. Foley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Foley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it. Foley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barnes throws a front kick aimed at Foley's knee but Foley avoids it well. Barnes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Foley. Despite the aggression on Barnes's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Foley fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Barnes is out of range. Barnes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Barnes misses with the combination.
#T2# Barnes misses the shot to the body. Foley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Foley throws a leg kick which misses Barnes's front leg but catches the back leg as Barnes tries to avoid it. Some bone on bone action there as Foley checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Foley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barnes.
Foley misses with a leg kick and Barnes makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Foley thows a leg kick but Barnes checks it and Barnes counters with a stiff right hand. A low kick from Foley is predictable there #CL2# and Barnes holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Foley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Foley misses with a body punch.
Barnes blocks an uppercut.
Barnes misses with a punch to the body.
Foley misses with a punch on the inside.
#T3##BC# Foley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Foley scores with a jab. Andrew Barnes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Barnes looks to score with a jab to the body but Foley is just out of range. Barnes blocks a jab. A head kick misses from Foley. Barnes throws a leg kick and Foley counters with a straight right hand. An inside leg kick from Foley misses. Barnes unleashes a big counter combination but Foley bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Foley lands an overhand right. Foley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes.
Foley chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barnes can pounce on him.
Foley misses with a hook
and Foley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Foley avoids a lazy jab quite easily. A decent looking cross lands there for Foley.#T4# Foley throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Nice straight punches there by Foley. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Foley. Barnes has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Barnes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Foley misses with an uppercut
and Barnes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Foley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barnes can do to turn this around? Foley throws a jab when Barnes was well out of range. As Foley backs off Barnes throws a huge counter combo but Foley manages to avoid it all. Barnes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Barnes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Foley looks for the body kick but Barnes saw that one coming. Foley is looking to score with low kicks. Foley fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Barnes on the side of the head. Foley throws out a leg kick but Barnes moves out of range and Foley only half commits. Foley looks to land a right hand but Barnes moved out of range. Foley lands a front kick. Foley misses with a series of wild punches.
And that's the end of the fight! Zak Foley showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Foley, 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27 Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27 Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zak Foley! An out of breath Zak Foley 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:
OFK 106 - Mad Onion Vs Knox
Date: Jul 14, 2021 |
#R1# Barnes misses with a straight right. Seehaver changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Barnes throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Seehaver's head. Seehaver dives in for a single leg takedown but Barnes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. It looked like Barnes was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Seehaver. Seehaver looks for a takedown but Barnes sprawls well. Kyle Seehaver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Seehaver is defended easily by Barnes. Andrew Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Seehaver. Barnes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice shot by Barnes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A nice leg kick lands there from Barnes. Horrible takedown attempt by Seehaver or perhaps it was just good defense by Barnes, which made it look bad. Barnes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barnes wants it to stay on the feet. Barnes displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T1# Seehaver uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barnes.
Seehaver fails with the takedown. Barnes throws a leg kick that misses. Seehaver shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barnes as he avoids it easily. Seehaver shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Barnes pinned against the cage. Barnes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Barnes feinted there with a counter leg kick. Andrew Barnes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Barnes lands with a slapping head kick. Crunch! Barnes slams his shin into Seehaver's torso. Seehaver looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T2# Barnes lands a two punch combo.
Barnes shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Seehaver changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Barnes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And Seehaver tries to counter it with a takedown but Barnes pushes his down on his head and steps out. Nice takedown defense from Barnes. No joy for Seehaver on that attempt. Barnes jabs at Seehaver's body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Seehaver shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Barnes sprawls well. Barnes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Seehaver gets slowly back to his feet. Barnes lands a lovely overhand right. Horrible takedown attempt by Seehaver or perhaps it was just good defense by Barnes, which made it look bad. #T3# Seehaver tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barnes paws at him with a jab and circles away. Barnes appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. A slapping leg kick lands for Barnes.
Good leg kick by Barnes. Seehaver tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barnes paws at him with a jab and circles away. Barnes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Barnes throws a body punch but Seehaver moves out of range. Seehaver fails with the takedown. Barnes feinted with a counter takedown. A slow jab from Barnes misses its intended target. Seehaver shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barnes as he avoids it easily. Barnes feints a jab promting Seehaver to slip. Barnes then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Seehaver slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Barnes stuffs the takedown. Barnes moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#ROC#Seehaver is rocked!#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! Crack! A monster head kick from Barnes and Seehaver falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Barnes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Andrew Barnes! Andrew Barnes 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:
OFK 97 - Shamrock Vs Harper
Date: Jun 12, 2021 |
#R1# Barnes keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gutierrez lands the left hand. Gutierrez slips under a jab from Barnes. Gutierrez walks into a stiff left hand from Barnes. Gutierrez looks to land a left hand but Barnes moved out of range nicely. Alex Gutierrez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Barnes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Gutierrez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Gutierrez. A big left from Gutierrez misses. Gutierrez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barnes. Gutierrez looks to land a right hand but Barnes moved out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gutierrez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barnes swats him away and circles back towards the center. Gutierrez throws the left hand but Barnes avoids the punch easily. Barnes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Gutierrez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Gutierrez looks to throw the jab but Barnes is out of range. #T1# Gutierrez shoots in and drives through. Barnes sprawls well. Barnes steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Gutierrez. Gutierrez lands a lovely overhand right. Barnes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Barnes scoring well with a low kick there.
Barnes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice body punch from Barnes. Gutierrez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barnes can pounce on him.
Gutierrez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A left lands for Gutierrez. Gutierrez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Gutierrez swings for the body but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes throws out a counter right but Gutierrez avoids it with no problem. Gutierrez throws a series of punches but Barnes avoids them all with ease. Barnes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A slow jab from Gutierrez misses its intended target. #T2# Gutierrez staying out of range there. Gutierrez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barnes paws at him with a jab and circles away. A big left from Gutierrez misses. Gutierrez throws a looping overhand right but Barnes ducks down to avoid it. Barnes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Gutierrez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barnes moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Gutierrez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barnes. Barnes obviously looking to wear him down.
Gutierrez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barnes. Gutierrez lands an overhand right. Gutierrez doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2# and Barnes counters by moving into the clinch. Gutierrez's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. A short body shot lands from Barnes as the two fighters clinch.
#T3# Barnes lands a nice shot to the body. A short uppercut from Barnes. Barnes lands on the inside with an uppercut. Gutierrez blocks a body shot from Barnes. Barnes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Gutierrez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A nice right hand lands inside from Gutierrez. #TD# Gutierrez jumps guard and drags Barnes to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Gutierrez has a closed guard, preventing Barnes from standing up. Barnes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gutierrez works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Barnes not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Barnes throws a big right hand that misses. #T4# Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Gutierrez is retaining full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Barnes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Barnes wants to control from the top but Gutierrez keeps moving. #SUB# Gutierrez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB# Gutierrez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB# Gutierrez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Andrew Barnes will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Gutierrez misses with a looping left. Gutierrez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Barnes. Gutierrez looks to land a left hand but Barnes moved out of range nicely. Barnes looks like he wants to counter punch here. Barnes scores with a nice body kick.
Barnes throws a good cross that connects.
Gutierrez is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Gutierrez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Barnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gutierrez was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnes. Gutierrez staying out of range there. Gutierrez dodges the punch combination from Barnes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gutierrez is looking to clinch. Gutierrez lands a head shot. Gutierrez misses the jab. Barnes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1# A looping hook to the body misses from Barnes. Gutierrez does a little dance to reset his feet. A slapping leg kick lands for Barnes.
Barnes throws a nice head kick!
Barnes lands a nice hook to Gutierrez's body. Gutierrez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Gutierrez moves forwards but Barnes connects with a nice, crisp jab. A slow jab from Gutierrez misses its intended target. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Gutierrez works over Barnes's head and body with a nice combination. Barnes misses with a hook
and Gutierrez counters with a straight right hand. Barnes stuffs the takedown attempt from Gutierrez. Gutierrez gets slowly back to his feet. Gutierrez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barnes. It seemed like Barnes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Andrew Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Gutierrez tries a head kick but it misses.
#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! Barnes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gutierrez sees it coming and avoids it easily. Gutierrez throwing a counter right hand but Barnes manages to avoid it. Gutierrez throws the left hand but Barnes avoids the punch easily. Barnes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gutierrez defends it well. Barnes throws a combination that misses and Gutierrez counters with a left and a right that stings Barnes. A right-left combo lands from Gutierrez. Barnes checks a leg kick. Good exchange - Gutierrez coming out on top. Barnes throws a right and a left that both miss. Barnes throws a jab when Gutierrez was well out of range. Good leg kick by Barnes. Barnes is looking to slow Gutierrez down with leg kicks. A jab from Barnes finds it's way through Gutierrez's defenses. Gutierrez misses with a looping left. Barnes throws a jab when Gutierrez was well out of range. Gutierrez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Andrew Barnes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3# Gutierrez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Gutierrez ducks right into an uppercut from Barnes. Gutierrez throws a half hearted mid kick. Gutierrez tries to clinch there but Barnes circles away.
Barnes lands with a right hand. A decent looking cross lands there for Gutierrez. Gutierrez throws a right hand that misses
and Barnes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Gutierrez misses with a wild body shot. Barnes is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gutierrez with a body shot. Gutierrez throws a shot from downtown. Barnes moves away and avoids it. Barnes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gutierrez. A solid leg kick lands there for Barnes.
#T4# Barnes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Barnes throws a nice looking combination but Gutierrez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Barnes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gutierrez. Barnes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Gutierrez throws a body kick that misses. Gutierrez doesn't manage to clinch there - Barnes circles away.
Barnes let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Barnes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Barnes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Gutierrez.
Barnes thuds his shin into the meat of Gutierrez's side. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Barnes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Gutierrez misses with a body shot.
Barnes avoids the body shot from Gutierrez.
Gutierrez looks to clinch and Barnes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Barnes lands a jab. Gutierrez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Barnes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gutierrez throws a shot from downtown. Barnes moves away and avoids it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Barnes keeps the fight on the outside. Gutierrez moves in looking to clinch but Barnes pushes him off. Barnes let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Barnes throws a head kick but Gutierrez moves out of range.
Barnes throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T1# Barnes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gutierrez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Barnes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gutierrez circles away quickly and effectively. Barnes misses with a body kick. A quick step to the side and Gutierrez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Gutierrez avoids the body shot from Barnes.
Barnes cracks Gutierrez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Barnes has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Barnes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD# Gutierrez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Barnes struggling a bit here. Barnes is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Gutierrez has just dragged him back down to the mat. Barnes manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB# Gutierrez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2# Barnes is nestled in close to Gutierrez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB# Gutierrez looking for submissions off his back. Barnes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Barnes not doing much here.
Barnes drops an elbow to the side of Gutierrez's head. Barnes content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3# Gutierrez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barnes. Barnes is just content to waste time from the top position. Gutierrez takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. Barnes showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Barnes is continuing to stall. Gutierrez looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Alex Gutierrez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Barnes throws a big elbow that misses. Barnes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Gutierrez being controlled here, momentarily. #SU2# Barnes decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Gutierrez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Gutierrez throws a leg kick but Barnes sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight! Andrew Barnes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Barnes 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30 Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30 Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Barnes! Andrew Barnes tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
OFK 90 - Mad Onion Vs Brand
Date: May 19, 2021 |
#R1# Barnes swings for the body but Hasselhoff moves out of range.
Barnes tests Hasselhoff's chin there with a solid looking shot. Barnes lands a head shot. Barnes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Hasselhoff darts in looking for a takedown but Barnes gets double underhooks and turns Hasselhoff into the cage. Hasselhoff takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A low kick lands for Barnes.
Hasselhoff blocks a low kick nicely. Barnes 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. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hasselhoff changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barnes tries to avoid it but Hasselhoff manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barnes to the ground. Barnes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Hasselhoff is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barnes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Andrew Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hershel Hasselhoff. Barnes takes a swing at Hasselhoff's ribcage but misses. #T1# Hasselhoff shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barnes as he jumps to the side. Hasselhoff misses with a takedown attempt - Barnes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Barnes takes a swing at Hasselhoff's ribcage but misses. Barnes lands with a kick to the temple. Hasselhoff shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Hasselhoff misses with a takedown and Hasselhoff takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Barnes throws a nice looking combination but Hasselhoff bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Hasselhoff is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Hasselhoff takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Barnes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Hasselhoff takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2# A low kick lands for Barnes.
Barnes throws a combination that misses #TD2# and Hasselhoff counters with a takedown into side control. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Barnes gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Barnes has his hands clasped together around Hasselhoff's back. He's all about the action.#SUB2# Hasselhoff is working for an americana but Barnes has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Hasselhoff was thinking about the submission. Barnes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hasselhoff is controlling him. #SUB2# Hasselhoff drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hasselhoff jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Hasselhoff wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3# Barnes controlling the position. Barnes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Barnes pulls Hasselhoff in close to prevent any damage. Hasselhoff stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes. Barnes controlling Hasselhoff's posture. Hasselhoff preventing the sweep. Hasselhoff postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Hasselhoff won't allow Barnes to sweep him here. Barnes seems keen to control Hasselhoff's posture. Barnes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Hasselhoff throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#SUB2# Hasselhoff working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barnes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barnes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Our spies down at at Tran MMA Gym inform us that Hasselhoff has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T4##SUB2# Hasselhoff is looking for a triangle but Barnes pushes his legs off easily.
Barnes distracts Hasselhoff with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Barnes's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Hasselhoff not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barnes content to stall in guard here. Barnes landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2# Hasselhoff looking for subs off his back but Barnes has passed one foot through into half guard.
Barnes lands strikes from half guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Barnes dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Barnes lands a glancing blow to the side of Hasselhoff's head. Barnes keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hasselhoff shoots in but no luck this time. Barnes looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Barnes pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hasselhoff back to the cage. Barnes follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Barnes feints and then cracks Hasselhoff's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hasselhoff down. Barnes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Hasselhoff takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Some wild striking there from Barnes.
Hasselhoff feints the counter takedown. Barnes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. And Hasselhoff tries to counter it with a takedown but Barnes pushes his down on his head and steps out. Barnes with a nice calf kick. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hasselhoff slips under a jab from Barnes. Hasselhoff changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1# Barnes dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Barnes misses with a hook. Hasselhoff ducked under it nicely. Hasselhoff avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Hasselhoff on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. A punch combination from Barnes misses. Andrew Barnes is winning the standup battle so far. Barnes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hasselhoff momentarily.
Barnes lands a nice looking body shot.
Barnes scoring well with a low kick there.
Hasselhoff chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barnes can pounce on him.
Barnes cracks Hasselhoff with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T2# Hasselhoff changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barnes tries to avoid it but Hasselhoff manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barnes to the ground. Barnes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Hasselhoff on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barnes. Barnes obviously looking to wear him down.
Barnes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hasselhoff.
Barnes throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2# and Hasselhoff decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Barnes's guard. Barnes pushes Hasselhoff off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Barnes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hasselhoff. Hasselhoff tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Barnes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Andrew Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hershel Hasselhoff. Hasselhoff looks for a takedown but Barnes sprawls well. Barnes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Hasselhoff tries to counter it with a takedown but Barnes pushes his down on his head and steps out. A nice leg kick lands there from Barnes. #T3# Barnes looks to throw the jab but Hasselhoff is out of range. A bone on bone clash there as Hasselhoff blocks the leg kick.
Hasselhoff gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Barnes. Andrew Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Barnes swings for the body but Hasselhoff moves out of range.
Hasselhoff fails with a takedown attempt. Barnes looks to score with a jab to the body but Hasselhoff is just out of range. Andrew Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hasselhoff moves out of range of the leg kick from Barnes. Barnes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T4# Hasselhoff tries to move into range but Barnes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Nice cross by Barnes. Sloppy strikes from Barnes. Those never looked like landing. Hasselhoff changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Hasselhoff moves out of range as Barnes strikes. Barnes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Barnes throws a body shot but no joy. Hasselhoff tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Hasselhoff fails with a takedown attempt. Hasselhoff shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Sloppy strikes from Barnes. Those never looked like landing. Hasselhoff drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Barnes defends it well. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Barnes dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3# A jab from Barnes does it's job there. Barnes throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hasselhoff's head. Hasselhoff checks a leg kick nicely. Barnes throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Barnes tries to bum rush Hasselhoff with a series of wild strikes but Hasselhoff uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Hasselhoff ducks under a wild hook from Barnes. A left lands for Barnes. A looping hook to the body misses from Barnes. Hasselhoff does a little dance to reset his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Barnes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hasselhoff ducks under a wild hook from Barnes. Hasselhoff doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. A nice leg kick from Barnes, right into the meat of the thigh.
#T1# Hasselhoff tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Barnes lands with an overhand left. Barnes lands a jab to the nose. Hasselhoff slips a straight right by Barnes. Hasselhoff displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barnes throws out the jab. Hasselhoff misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. A shot to the liver by Barnes. Beautiful body shot. Hasselhoff shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barnes defends it nicely.#T2# Barnes with a nice calf kick. Barnes digs a good hook to Hasselhoff's body.
Hasselhoff will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Andrew Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hershel Hasselhoff. Barnes connects with the punch. Barnes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. This has been an exciting period of action! Barnes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hasselhoff moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Barnes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T3# Hasselhoff takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Barnes throws a series of strikes that have Hasselhoff backpedaling.
Barnes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hasselhoff. No luck with that takedown attempt from Hasselhoff. Barnes digs a good body shot into Hasselhoff's ribs. Barnes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Andrew Barnes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A combination from Barnes does no damage. Hasselhoff with the counter takedown but Barnes avoids it easily. Barnes lands a body shot.
Barnes is looking to slow Hasselhoff down with leg kicks. #T4# A punch combination from Barnes misses. Barnes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hasselhoff can do to turn this around? Barnes looks to score with a jab to the body but Hasselhoff is just out of range. Barnes scores with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action! A nice combination there by Barnes.
Barnes throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Barnes misses with a straight right. Hasselhoff is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Barnes keeps Hasselhoff at a distance using the push kick. Barnes throws an overhand right that lands on Hasselhoff's shoulder, as Hasselhoff tries to avoid the shot. Hasselhoff feints the counter takedown. Barnes cracks Hasselhoff with a good jab. Hershel Hasselhoff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Barnes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hasselhoff manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight! Andrew Barnes showed his dominance in that final round. Well Barnes 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:25 Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:25 Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Barnes! Andrew Barnes tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
OFK 82 - Mad Onion Vs Knox
Date: Apr 21, 2021 |
#R1# Chan looks to land a left hand but Barnes moved out of range nicely. Chan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Barnes. Chan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barnes in his tracks. Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chan moves away. Chan throws a body kick that misses and Barnes counters with a stiff right hand. A big left from Chan misses. As Chan looks to move away, Barnes throws a big counter combo but Chan just gets out of the way. Charlie Chan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Chan slips a jab and a cross from Barnes.
Chan looks like he wants to counter punch here. Chan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barnes as he avoids it easily. Barnes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barnes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Barnes is looking to clinch. Barnes on the wrong end of a nice jab. Chan has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Horrible takedown attempt by Chan or perhaps it was just good defense by Barnes, which made it look bad. As Chan looks to move away, Barnes throws a big counter combo but Chan just gets out of the way. Barnes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chan throws a solid leg kick but Barnes takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chan. Barnes misses with a low kick as Chan jumps back. Chan throws out a counter right but Barnes avoids it with no problem. Chan lands a nice hook to Barnes's body. Barnes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Barnes misses with a two punch combination.
Chan loads up on a big right hand but Barnes slips the punch. Barnes moves out of range of the body kick from Chan.
#T1# Chan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chan looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Barnes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chan. Barnes scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Barnes connects with a body shot that sends Chan's belly button to the back. Chan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barnes. Barnes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Barnes slips a straight right by Chan. Chan thows a left - swing and a miss! Chan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it. Chan missing with a left hand there. Barnes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Chan throws a hook to the side of Barnes's head but Barnes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Barnes blocks a leg kick. Chan shoots in for a takedown but Barnes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Andrew Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Chan. Barnes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. A thudding body kick lands there by Chan!
#T2# Chan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barnes in his tracks. Chan shoots in but no luck this time. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! An inside leg kick from Chan misses. Barnes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Chan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. A nice leg kick from Barnes, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chan scores with a hook to the body. Barnes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Chan misses with a two punch combination.
Barnes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #CL# Chan tries to keep at a distance but Barnes has taken the fight into the clinch. Chan is trying to pull guard but Barnes has him pressed against the cage.#BC2# Chan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Chan checks a low kick from Barnes. Chan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Barnes dodges the punch combination from Chan.
Barnes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch combination from Chan misses. Chan misses with a looping right.#T3# Barnes is looking to clinch but Chan is avoiding it.
Barnes throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CL2# Barnes gets tackled into the cage by Chan. Chan maintains the clinch. #BC# Barnes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chan. Barnes motions for Chan to come forward. Barnes throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Barnes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chan. As Chan tries to get set, Barnes tries to push him back and clinch up but Chan manages to avoid the attempt. Chan loads up on a big right hand but Barnes slips the punch. Chan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barnes. Barnes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chan lands a jab to the head.
Chan misses with a wild combination.
Barnes was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Barnes throws an overhand right that lands on Chan's shoulder, as Chan tries to avoid the shot. Barnes dips to his left and cracks Chan with an uppercut! Chan takes a kick to the side of the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL# Barnes moves into range and clinches up with Chan. Barnes lands a body shot. #T4# Chan prevents a body shot from Barnes. The referee is keeping an eye on Barnes - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barnes. Barnes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chan backwards. #BC# Barnes breaks the clinch.
Barnes tries to clinch but Chan moves out of range. Chan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Barnes lands a high kick!
Chan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barnes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Barnes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Chan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Barnes had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush. Chan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barnes as he avoids it easily. Chan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Chan darts in and out, connecting with a jab. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A kick lands to the mid section there for Barnes. Barnes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chan 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. Barnes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Andrew Barnes will probably get the nod. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2# Barnes has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Barnes throws a right and a left that Chan avoids nicely. Barnes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barnes throws a leg kick but Chan moved away. A thudding body kick lands there by Chan!
Chan misses with a looping left. Chan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chan lands the left hand. Chan keeps Barnes at a distance using the push kick. Chan throws a low kick but Barnes moves out of range easily. Barnes tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Chan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chan misses with an uppercut. Barnes is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Chan. Barnes shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Chan misses with a low kick.
Barnes tries to counter by clinching up but Chan breaks away and moves out of range. Chan cracks Barnes with an open hand slap. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Barnes is looking to clinch but Chan is avoiding it.
Chan looks to land a left hand but Barnes moved out of range nicely. It looked like Barnes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Barnes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chan.
#T1# Chan misses with an uppercut
and Barnes counters with a nice body shot. Barnes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Chan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Chan takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses. Barnes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Chan connects with a looping right hand.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chan moves away. Barnes throws a sloppy head kick and Chan moves out of range easily. Barnes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Andrew Barnes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Barnes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Chan tries to pull guard but Barnes holds him up against the cage and eventually Chan drops back down to his feet.
Chan is trying to force a seperation but Barnes has the dominant position. Barnes effectively controlling the action here. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Barnes lands a body punch. #T2# Barnes gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chan.
Chan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Andrew Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Chan.#BC# Barnes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Chan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Chan throws a body shot but no joy. Chan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barnes sees it coming and avoids it easily. Barnes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Barnes wants to land a leg kick but Chan is out of range. Chan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barnes. Nice shot by Barnes. A big left from Barnes misses. Charlie Chan seems to be getting the better of the standup. Chan throws a nice looking combination but Barnes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL# Barnes closes the distance and clinches. Barnes misses with a punch to the body.
#T3# Barnes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chan pushes Barnes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Chan tries to score a body lock takedown but Barnes shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Chan tries for a takedown but Barnes manages to get underhooks.
Chan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Chan tries to pull guard but Barnes holds him up against the cage and eventually Chan drops back down to his feet.
Barnes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Barnes lands with a light punch inside. Chan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Chan fails to pull guard.
Chan is trying to break the clinch but Barnes is controlling him. Chan blocking some punches.
#BC# Barnes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Barnes moves into the clinch. Barnes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chan backwards. Chan wants a takedown but no success here.
Barnes is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T4##TD2# Chan pulls guard. Barnes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SU# Barnes decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Chan, up you get! 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! Chan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Chan with a nice cross. Chan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chan misses with a low kick as Barnes jumps back. Barnes throws a low kick but Chan avoids it. Barnes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Andrew Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Chan throws a right hand that Barnes ducks under and follows up with a left that Barnes also avoids with ease. Chan misses with a hook. Barnes ducked under it nicely. Chan keeps the fight on the outside. Chan looks to throw the jab but Barnes is out of range. A head kick misses from Barnes. Chan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Barnes thumps Chan with a low kick. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Andrew Barnes will probably get the nod. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Barnes is looking to take this fight into the clinch. The fighters circling - Chan throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Chan scores with a body shot.
Barnes is looking to wear down Chan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Chan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barnes. Both fighters circling a little - Barnes finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Chan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barnes counters with a thumping low kick. Chan dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Chan jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL# Barnes clinches up with Chan and pushes him back against the cage. Chan has Barnes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Barnes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Barnes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Barnes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barnes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chan.
#BC# Barnes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Chan scores with a jab. Jab by Chan. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Barnes slips under a jab from Chan.#T1##CL# Barnes clinches. Chan is trying to push Barnes away but Barnes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Chan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Barnes pulls his leg out and moves away.
Chan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Barnes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Chan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barnes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL# Barnes clinches with his opponent.
Chan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Andrew Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Chan. Barnes is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barnes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2# Chan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. A looping hook to the body misses from Chan. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2# Barnes throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Chan looks for a takedown but Barnes sprawls well. Barnes keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Chan misses with a hook. Barnes ducked under it nicely. Chan throws the left hand but Barnes avoids the punch easily. Chan misses with a kick to the body.
Barnes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Barnes wants to clinch. Barnes swings for the body but Chan moves out of range.
Barnes tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Barnes misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2# Chan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Chan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T3# Chan throws a lazy uppercut
#CL# and Barnes holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Chan wants a takedown but no success here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barnes. Barnes lands a hook to the side of the head. Chan blocks an uppercut.
Barnes lands a shoulder strike. Barnes lands a right hand. I was talking to Barnes's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. A short left from Barnes. Chan is trying to break the clinch but Barnes has him pressed against the cage. Barnes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Barnes gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Chan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Barnes smiles and moves away.
Barnes throws a leg kick but Chan moved away. Barnes moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Barnes tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chan is able to avoid easily. Chan throws a head kick that misses. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Chan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T4# Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Chan. An inside leg kick from Barnes misses. Chan lands a lovely overhand right. Chan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Chan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barnes.
Chan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Chan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Charlie Chan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Barnes tries to clinch but Chan is having none of it. Barnes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Barnes is looking to counter punch. Chan throws a looping overhand right but Barnes ducks down to avoid it. Barnes wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Chan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Chan blocks a head kick by Barnes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Barnes. A telegraphed right hand from Chan misses the target. Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chan moves away.#CL# Barnes instigates a clinch. #BC2# Chan breaks the clinch.
Chan lands a lovely overhand right.
And that's the end of the fight! Andrew Barnes showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Barnes, 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 30:27 Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27 Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Barnes! Andrew Barnes decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
SMASH: Knox vs Steelers 2
Date: Mar 27, 2021 |
#R1# Molloway throws a leg kick but Barnes moved away. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Molloway 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. Barnes thuds a left hand into Molloway's body.#CL# Barnes gets in close and instigates a clinch. Molloway is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barnes is defending well for now. Molloway has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Barnes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Molloway tries to land a knee to the head but Barnes blocks with his arms.
Molloway with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Molloway throws a knee to the head but misses.
Barnes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Molloway tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Molloway with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Molloway throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Barnes blocks it with crossed arms. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Molloway with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Molloway misses with a knee strike.
Molloway tries to stall but Barnes uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Barnes 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. Barnes scores with a nice hook to the head. Molloway misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barnes.
#T1# Molloway is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barnes is defending well for now. Barnes throws a punch but it's blocked by Molloway. #BC# Barnes breaks from the clinch.
Molloway is looking to clinch but Barnes is avoiding it.
#CL# Molloway tries to keep at a distance but Barnes has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC# Barnes breaks from the clinch.
Molloway is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Barnes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL# Barnes gets a clinch. A body shot lands from Barnes.
Barnes misses with a hook from the clinch. Molloway tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC# Barnes manages to break the clinch.
Barnes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL# Barnes closes the distance and pushes Molloway back into the cage. Molloway is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Barnes to keep the fight standing. Andrew Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hax Molloway.#T2##BC# Barnes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Molloway darts in and clinches Barnes up against the cage. Molloway with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Barnes blocks an elbow strike.#TD2# Molloway jumps guard and drags Barnes to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Barnes is stalling in the full guard. Molloway keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully. #SUB2# Molloway looking for subs off his back but Barnes has passed one foot through into half guard.
Barnes prevents Molloway from improving his position.#T3# Barnes scoring with strikes to the body and head. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Molloway blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barnes. Barnes is figuring out what he wants to do next. Molloway wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy and won't allow it. Molloway is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Barnes is staying active. Barnes controlling the action here. Barnes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Molloway does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Molloway is trying to control but can't.
Molloway gets back to full guard.
Barnes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Barnes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2# Barnes has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Molloway to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Barnes is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Molloway pulls down on the head and he's put Barnes to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Hax Molloway! Hax Molloway tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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SMASH: Nekele vs Knox
Date: Feb 20, 2021 |
#R1# Thighpunch cracks a nice hook into Barnes's ribs. Barnes takes one on the button.#CL# Barnes closes the distance and clinches. Thighpunch slows down the pace here.
Thighpunch tries to work over Barnes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Thighpunch misses with a hook from the clinch. Thighpunch is leaning against Barnes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. A nice right hand lands inside from Thighpunch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice body punch from Barnes. Thighpunch lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Barnes can't find room to land a body shot as Thighpunch controls the action.
A short left from Thighpunch. #T1# Barnes tries to throw a body punch but Thighpunch avoids it by throwing Barnes back against the cage. Barnes can't find room to land a body shot as Thighpunch controls the action.
Thighpunch lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barnes backwards. Thighpunch stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Barnes lands an uppercut. Barnes throws a punch but it's blocked by Thighpunch. Barnes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Thighpunch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barnes's elbow. Barnes dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Barnes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barnes has a couple of punches blocked by Thighpunch.
#T2# Barnes lands a left hand.
Barnes misses with the head strike.
Barnes misses with a short punch on the inside. Thighpunch struggles to land a body shot inside as Barnes controls his hands.
Barnes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Thighpunch is trying to push Barnes away but Barnes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Thighpunch blocks an uppercut.
Barnes blocking some punches.
Thighpunch misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Barnes.
Barnes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thighpunch lands a shoulder strike. #T3# Thighpunch lands with a short shot to the head. A nice right hand lands inside from Thighpunch. Thighpunch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thighpunch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Thighpunch prevents a body shot from Barnes. Thighpunch pressing his opponent against the cage. Thighpunch throws a punch but it's blocked by Barnes. Thighpunch throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barness head. Thighpunch stalling in the clinch.
Thighpunch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4# Thighpunch swings wildly with an uppercut but Barnes uses good head movement to avoid it. Thighpunch tries to work over Barnes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Thighpunch misses with some punches.
Thighpunch misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2# Thighpunch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Thighpunch lands a nice hook to Barnes's body. Barnes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Barnes lands with a hook. Thighpunch tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Barnes will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've been told by Barnes's head coaches at Qube MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL# Barnes has closed the distance and engaged Thighpunch in a clinch.
Barnes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Barnes misses with a short punch on the inside. Thighpunch scores with an uppercut up the middle. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Butch Thighpunch 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# Barnes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thighpunch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Thighpunch swings for the body but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes scores with a jab to the head.
Barnes slips a jab from Thighpunch. Thighpunch misses with a straight left. Thighpunch throws a shot from downtown. Barnes moves away and avoids it. Barnes misses with a hook to the body
letting Thighpunch counter with a right hand. Thighpunch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. As Thighpunch looks to move away, Barnes throws a big counter combo but Thighpunch just gets out of the way. Barnes misses the body punch and Barnes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Barnes tries to clinch but Thighpunch moves away and Thighpunch counters with a right hand to the body. Thighpunch checks a leg kick.#CL# Barnes forces Thighpunch back against the cage and clinches. Thighpunch's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Barnes throws a head punch that misses. #T1# Barnes scores with an uppercut up the middle. Thighpunch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barnes's elbow. Thighpunch lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thighpunch tries to work over Barnes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Thighpunch misses with a short punch on the inside. Barnes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thighpunch tries a body shot but Barnes blocks it.
#BC2# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Thighpunch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Barnes wants to clinch and Thighpunch counters with a right hand to the body. Barnes misses with a few strikes there.
Barnes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T2# Thighpunch paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Barnes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Andrew Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Barnes scores with a jab. Thighpunch acknowledges it with a nod of the head. This has been an exciting period of action! Barnes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thighpunch's sensitive parts. Thighpunch thows a left - swing and a miss! Barnes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barnes is looking to clinch. Thighpunch looks like he wants to counter punch here. Barnes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thighpunch swats him away and circles back towards the center. Thighpunch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thighpunch scores with a nice strike. Thighpunch takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Barnes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Barnes misses with a leg kick and Barnes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Barnes 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. Thighpunch will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T3# Barnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thighpunch.
Thighpunch tests Barnes's chin there with a solid looking shot. Barnes slips under a jab. Thighpunch looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range. Andrew Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Barnes throws a solid leg kick but Thighpunch takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Barnes. Barnes tries to clinch but Thighpunch moves away and Thighpunch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Barnes needs to keep his hands up - Thighpunch had a free shot at his head there. Barnes throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Thighpunch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnes tries to clinch but Thighpunch is having none of it. Thighpunch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it. Thighpunch circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T4# Thighpunch takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Barnes throws a series of punches but Thighpunch moves out of range. We've been informed that Thighpunch has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Thighpunch showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barnes.
Barnes slips a straight right by Thighpunch. Barnes is looking to counter the offense by Thighpunch and move into the clinch. Barnes misses with a leg kick and Thighpunch counters with a straight right hand. Thighpunch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it. A low kick from Barnes is predictable there and Barnes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Barnes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thighpunch's sensitive parts. #CL# Barnes has closed the distance and engaged Thighpunch in a clinch.
Thighpunch lands with a light punch inside. Barnes misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Butch Thighpunch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3# Barnes avoids the body shot from Thighpunch.
Barnes fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Thighpunch is out of range. Thighpunch takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses. A head kick from Barnes lands but Thighpunch takes it in his stride. Thighpunch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it. Thighpunch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it. Butch Thighpunch seems to be getting the better of the standup. Thighpunch misses the shot to the body. Barnes doesn't manage to clinch there - Thighpunch circles away.
Barnes tries to clinch but Thighpunch is having none of it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The fight stays on the outside here - Barnes looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Thighpunch misses the shot to the body. As Thighpunch tries to get set, Barnes tries to push him back and clinch up but Thighpunch manages to avoid the attempt. Thighpunch lands a right hook to the body.
Thighpunch doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1# Barnes tries to close the distance and clinch but Thighpunch swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Thighpunch closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Thighpunch takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. A nice combination there by Barnes.
Barnes scores with a leg kick.
Barnes wants to clinch but Thighpunch slips to the side enabling Thighpunch to counter with a crisp jab. Thighpunch feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barness jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Barnes wants to clinch but Thighpunch slips to the side and Thighpunch counters with a nice uppercut. Barnes motions for Thighpunch to come forward. Barnes throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. A countering left hand to the body from Thighpunch misses. Nice cross by Thighpunch. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Barnes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. As Thighpunch looks to move away, Barnes throws a big counter combo but Thighpunch just gets out of the way. Barnes scores with a leg kick.
#T2# Barnes swings for the body but Thighpunch moves out of range.
Barnes swings and misses with a shot to the body and Thighpunch counters with a straight punch to the midsection. The fight stays on the outside here - Barnes looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Barnes tries to clinch but fails miserably and Thighpunch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Barnes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thighpunch paws at him with a jab and circles away. Barnes closes the distance but Thighpunch moves to the side enabling Thighpunch to counter with a crisp jab. Thighpunch lands with a straight right. Barnes didn't see that one coming. Thighpunch fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barnes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Barnes swinging wildly here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thighpunch. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3# Thighpunch misses with an uppercut. Barnes saw that one coming. Thighpunch fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barnes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Thighpunch lands a nice looking body shot.
Barnes darts in trying to clinch and Thighpunch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Barnes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Butch Thighpunch is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Thighpunch lands a two punch combo.
#CL# Barnes pushes Thighpunch up against the cage in a clinch. Thighpunch works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thighpunch misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barnes taking a breather. #T4# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barnes. #BC2# Thighpunch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Barnes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Barnes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Barnes moves to clinch but Thighpunch breaks away and Thighpunch counters with a stiff right hand. Barnes slips a jab and a cross from Thighpunch.
Andrew Barnes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Barnes throws an off balance right hand
and Thighpunch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Thighpunch fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Barnes on the side of the head. Thighpunch checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Barnes wants to clinch and Thighpunch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that's the end of the fight! Butch Thighpunch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Thighpunch 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30 Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30 Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Butch Thighpunch! A very excited looking Butch Thighpunch 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:
SMASH: Camara vs Klos
Date: Jan 23, 2021 |
#R1# Barnes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fudd takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#TD# Fudd throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Barnes tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Fudd is in Barnes's guard. Fudd distracts Barnes with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Fudd advances to half guard. Fudd thows a huge punch but Barnes dodges it nicely.
Fudd scores with a couple of good hammerfists. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fudd connects with a nice short shot to Barnes's temple. Fudd seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Fudd is nestled in close to Barnes, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Fudd looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Barnes with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Barnes is trying to stand up here but Fudd is controlling him well. Barnes wants to control but Fudd is keeping busy and won't allow it. Fudd sitting and controlling from the half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Fudd not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1# Barnes is concentrating on defense, preventing Fudd from advancing position. Fudd with the ground and pound but Barnes uses the opportunity to regain guard. Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy. Fudd throws a big elbow that misses. Fudd in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Fudd postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Fudd working some strikes from top position. Fudd with a flurry of punches that miss. Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fudd is one step ahead there. Barnes wants to stand but Fudd is controlling the position. Barnes keeping moving, preventing Fudd from controlling successfully. We've been hearing that Fudd has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T2# Fudd trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Fudd has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Barnes is 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. Fudd postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Barnes wants to get back to his feet but Fudd is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Fudd connects with a couple of short punches. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Barnes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Fudd throwing strikes from guard but Barnes blocks nicely. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Fudd chips away with some ground and pound. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fudd's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Fudd throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3# There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barnes is on top in guard.
#REVB# Fudd has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Fudd can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Barnes controls the pace. Fudd manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barnes manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Fudd is working Barnes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Fudd with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4# Fudd postures up in Barnes's guard and throws a big left but Barnes blocks it. Barnes keeping moving, preventing Fudd from controlling successfully. Fudd sitting in guard here, content to control. Fudd trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Fudd is in close to Barnes's body, working some short punches and elbows. Fudd distracts Barnes with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Barnes wants to stand but Fudd is controlling the position. Fudd throws an elbow that misses. Barnes uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fudd's guard. Nice move by Barnes!#REVB# Fudd working a defensive guard here.
Fudd looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barnes is one step ahead there. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wilmerr Fudd dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2# Barnes moves into range and clinches up with Fudd. Fudd is looking for a takedown. Fudd fails to pull guard.
Barnes lands a body punch. Barnes lands with a light punch inside. Fudd goes for a takedown in the clinch but Barnes prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wilmerr Fudd. That's going to take a lot out of him. Barnes scores with an uppercut up the middle. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fudd wants a takedown.
Barnes scores with an uppercut up the middle. Barnes stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T1# Barnes lands a body punch in the clinch. Fudd is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Barnes is defending well. Barnes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Fudd is looking to break free of the clinch but Barnes has double underhooks. Fudd is trying to drag Barnes to the mat but Barnes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Barnes presses Fudd against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Barnes is pressed up against the cage. Fudd has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Barnes down to the mat. Barnes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Barnes throws a head kick but Fudd moves out of range.
Andrew Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Barnes misses with a series of wild punches.
#T2# Barnes scores with a head kick. Fudd tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Barnes is looking to clinch. Fudd misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barnes lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Fudd fails with a takedown attempt. Fudd takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Barnes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Andrew Barnes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Fudd throws a right and a left that both miss. Nice uppercut there from Barnes. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2# Barnes moves into the clinch.#T3# Fudd tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fudd has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Barnes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Barnes scores with an uppercut up the middle. Barnes is working Fudd over against the cage. Fudd tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Barnes just stands there and leans against the cage. Fudd is trying to pull guard but Barnes turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Barnes lands with a light punch inside. A short left from Barnes. Fudd goes for a takedown in the clinch but Barnes prevents it.
Fudd wants a takedown.
Fudd tries to pull guard but Barnes holds him up against the cage and eventually Fudd drops back down to his feet.
#T4# Barnes is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Barnes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Fudd drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Barnes gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barnes. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Barnes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barnes is defending well against a takedown attempt. A short uppercut from Barnes. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Barnes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3# Barnes lands a jab to the head.
Barnes tries to clinch but Fudd is having none of it. Fudd throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range. Barnes tries to clinch but Fudd is having none of it. Barnes tries to close the distance and clinch but Fudd swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Jab, jab by Barnes - just one landing. Fudd takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Barnes tries a head kick but it misses.
Fudd attempts a counter takedown but Barnes avoids it well and moves away. A head kick misses from Barnes. Fudd half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Barnes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Barnes has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Barnes lunges at Fudd with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fudd's hand. Barnes tries to clinch up. It looked like Fudd was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Barnes. Fudd lands a nice hook to Barnes's body. Barnes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Barnes cracks Fudd with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1# Barnes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fudd manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Fudd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barnes.#TD# Fudd shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Barnes's guard. Barnes controlling the position. Barnes 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. Fudd works over Barnes with some ground and pound from guard. Barnes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fudd. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Fudd with a nice head shot there. Fudd won't allow Barnes to sweep him here. Fudd throwing strikes but missing. Fudd scoring with some ground and pound. Fudd with a nice head shot there.#T2# Barnes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Barnes wants to get back to his feet but Fudd is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Barnes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fudd. Barnes wants to stand and escape but Fudd is having none of it. Fudd connects with a couple of short punches. Fudd postures up in Barnes's guard and throws a big left but Barnes blocks it. Fudd postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Barnes wants to sweep here but Fudd controlling him for the moment. Fudd makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Barnes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Fudd is looking to work some ground and pound but Barnes has wrist control. Fudd is looking to work some ground and pound but Barnes has wrist control.#T3# Barnes keeping moving, preventing Fudd from controlling successfully. Wilmerr Fudd overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Barnes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Fudd preventing the sweep. Fudd with a flurry of punches that miss. Fudd won't allow Barnes to sweep him here. Fudd content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Fudd scoring with punches to the head and body. Fudd postures up and lands a big shot to Barnes's brow. Fudd stands up over Barnes, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #ES2# Barnes pushes Fudd off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. Fudd's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Barnes connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fudd scrambles back to his feet.#T4# Barnes tries to clinch up but Fudd circles away and keeps his distance. Fudd attempts a counter takedown but Barnes avoids it well and moves away. A head kick from Barnes lands but Fudd takes it in his stride. Fudd on the wrong end of a nice jab. Barnes tries to clinch there but Fudd circles away.
Barnes is looking to clinch but Fudd is avoiding it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Barnes is looking to take this fight into the clinch. A looping hook to the body misses from Fudd. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet. Barnes throws a series of strikes that have Fudd backpedaling.
Barnes scores with a push kick. A right-left combo lands from Barnes. #CUT2#It looks like Wilmerr Fudd has been cut. Barnes has been the more effective fighter overall so far. The fighters circle momentarily. Barnes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Barnes just misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight! Andrew Barnes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Barnes 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:29 Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:29 Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Barnes! Andrew Barnes 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:
WPFA XLVI: Chakrit vs Thomas
Date: Dec 12, 2020 |
#R1# Barnes lands with a cross. Barnes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL# Barnes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Barnes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Eriksson.
Eriksson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Barnes blocks a body shot from Eriksson. Barnes lands a body shot. Eriksson throws a punch but it's blocked by Barnes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Barnes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Eriksson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Barnes lands a right hand. Barnes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Eriksson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barnes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1# Barnes struggles to land a body shot inside as Eriksson controls his hands.
Barnes letting Eriksson take a breather here. Barnes misses with a short punch on the inside. Eriksson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Barnes takes a shot to the head. Eriksson stalling.
Eriksson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Barnes seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Eriksson can turn it around. Eriksson lands with a light punch inside. Barnes dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. A right handed body shot lands from Barnes.
Eriksson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barnes tries a body shot but Eriksson blocks it.
Barnes 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. A body shot lands from Barnes.
Barnes tries a body shot but Eriksson blocks it.
#T2# Barnes avoiding damage.
Barnes stalling.
Eriksson tries a body shot but Barnes blocks it.
Barnes misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Eriksson. Eriksson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Eriksson working aggressively here.
Barnes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Barnes scores with a nice short uppercut. Eriksson throws a punch but it's blocked by Barnes. Barnes displaying some good clinch control by pressing Eriksson up against the cage.#BC2# Eriksson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3# Eriksson misses the shot to the body. It looked like Barnes was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Eriksson. Barnes swings widly with a right hand
and Eriksson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Barnes will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Eriksson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Barnes misses with a wild combination.
Eriksson misses with a double jab.
Eriksson throws a hook to the side of Barnes's head but Barnes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL# Barnes moves into range and clinches up with Eriksson. Barnes lands an uppercut. Eriksson working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barnes. Barnes blocks a body shot from Eriksson. Eriksson tries to break free but Barnes pushes him back against the cage. Eriksson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Eriksson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4# A head punch blocked on the inside by Barnes. Eriksson lands a right hand. Barnes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Eriksson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Eriksson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barnes backwards. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Eriksson letting Barnes take a breather here. Eriksson is trying to maintain a safe position but Barnes gets an underhook and turns Eriksson into the cage. Barnes has Eriksson pressed against the cage.
Barnes misses with some punches.
Eriksson lands with a light punch inside. Barnes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Eriksson tries to stall but Barnes uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Andrew Barnes will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Eriksson lands with an overhand left. Barnes tests Eriksson's chin there with a solid looking shot. Eriksson misses with a straight right. Barnes shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Eriksson eats them both and turns towards Barnes to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Barnes moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#It looks like Erik Eriksson has been cut. Barnes scores with a shot to the body.
Andrew Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Barnes avoids a lazy jab quite easily. As Eriksson tries to get set, Barnes tries to push him back and clinch up but Eriksson manages to avoid the attempt. Barnes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Barnes lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Eriksson backs up against the cage.
Eriksson misses the shot to the body. Barnes darts in trying to clinch and Eriksson counters with a nice uppercut. #T1# Barnes misses with a double jab.
Eriksson throws out a counter right but Barnes avoids it with no problem. Barnes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Eriksson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Eriksson slips a straight right by Barnes. Barnes is looking to chop away at Eriksson's legs. Eriksson dodges the punch combination from Barnes.
#CL# Barnes closes the distance and pushes Eriksson back into the cage. Eriksson trying to control the position but instead, Barnes has worked for underhooks and has pushed Eriksson into the cage. Eriksson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barnes backwards. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T2# The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Barnes has Eriksson pressed against the cage, preventing Eriksson from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Eriksson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Barnes is keeping busy. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barnes. Barnes lands a hook that snaps the head of Eriksson backwards. Eriksson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barnes backwards. Eriksson tries to break the clinch but Barnes is controlling the position. Eriksson blocking some punches.
Barnes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Eriksson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barnes. Eriksson throws a punch but it's blocked by Barnes. Barnes blocks a body shot from Eriksson. #T3# Eriksson swings wildly with an uppercut but Barnes uses good head movement to avoid it. Eriksson looking to stall.
Eriksson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Eriksson prevents a body shot from Barnes. Barnes effectively controlling the action here. Eriksson is looking to break free of the clinch but Barnes has double underhooks. Barnes blocks an uppercut.
Barnes lands a body shot. Barnes scores with an uppercut up the middle. Eriksson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barnes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barnes lands an uppercut.#T4# Eriksson throws a head punch that misses. Barnes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Eriksson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barnes's elbow. Eriksson avoiding damage as Barnes throws knees to the body.
Barnes stalling the fight.
Eriksson working aggressively here.
Eriksson misses with some punches.
Barnes tries to work over Eriksson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Barnes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barnes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barnes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Eriksson can do to turn this around? Barnes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Barnes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Eriksson stalling the fight.
Eriksson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barnes keeps control of Eriksson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Barnes dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Erik Eriksson's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##CL# Barnes instigates a clinch. Barnes is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Barnes lands a hook that snaps the head of Eriksson backwards. Eriksson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Eriksson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Andrew Barnes has scored more points in the clinch so far. Eriksson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barnes's elbow. Eriksson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. A nice right hand lands inside from Eriksson. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Eriksson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Eriksson tries to stall but Barnes uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Eriksson just leaning against Barnes, taking a breather. Barnes tries to throw a body punch but Eriksson avoids it by throwing Barnes back against the cage. Eriksson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1# Eriksson has a couple of punches blocked by Barnes.
Eriksson scores with a shot to the side of Barnes's head. Barnes misses with a body punch.
Eriksson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barnes tries to throw a body punch but Eriksson avoids it by throwing Barnes back against the cage. Eriksson tries to work over Barnes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Eriksson blocking some punches.
Barnes displaying some good clinch control by pressing Eriksson up against the cage. Eriksson throws a punch but it's blocked by Barnes. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barnes. Eriksson lands a shoulder strike. Barnes 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. Barnes misses with a body punch.
Eriksson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2# A battle for position here, against the cage. Barnes gets through Eriksson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Barnes blocking some punches.
Barnes scores with a shoulder strike. Eriksson tries to throw a body punch but Barnes avoids it by throwing Eriksson back against the cage. A short right from Eriksson on the inside. Eriksson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Eriksson is looking to control Barnes's arms but Barnes gets an underhook and turns him. Now Eriksson has his back to the cage. Eriksson can't find room to land a body shot as Barnes controls the action.
Barnes misses with a knee strike.
Eriksson misses with a hook from the clinch. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Eriksson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Barnes misses with a short punch on the inside. Barnes has a couple of punches blocked by Eriksson.
#T3# Barnes blocks a body shot from Eriksson. Eriksson looking to stall.
Eriksson throws a punch but it's blocked by Barnes. Eriksson misses with a punch on the inside.
Eriksson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Eriksson trying to control the position but instead, Barnes has worked for underhooks and has pushed Eriksson into the cage. Barnes scores with a nice hook to the head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Barnes. A left hand lands to the body for Eriksson.
Barnes tries to work over Eriksson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Eriksson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Erik Eriksson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4# Eriksson misses with some punches.
Barnes lands with a right to the head. Eriksson prevents a body shot from Barnes. Eriksson lands with a left to the head. Barnes blocking some punches.
Eriksson throws a head punch that misses. Eriksson lands with a light punch inside. A short right from Eriksson. Barnes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action! Barnes taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Barnes tries to work over Eriksson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Eriksson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barnes throws a head punch that misses. #BC2# Eriksson breaks from the clinch.
Barnes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Barnes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that's the end of the fight! Erik Eriksson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Barnes 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28 Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:29 Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Andrew Barnes! After the fight, Andrew Barnes 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. Erik Eriksson was interviewed post fight and said 'You win lose, you some some.'. |
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Event:
WPFA XLII: Estili vs Bleak
Date: Nov 13, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! No luck with that takedown attempt from Hines. Barnes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD# and Hines counters with a nice double leg into side control. Barnes won't be happy with that. Hines prevents Barnes from escaping the position. Hines creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Barnes sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Hines works to advance to full mount. Barnes defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Hines is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Barnes has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Barnes! Hines working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barnes. Barnes trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hines's guard. Hines wants to sweep here but Barnes controlling him for the moment. Hines keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB# Hines escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barnes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Barnes looking to sit in guard and control but Hines gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Hines with a flurry of punches that miss. Hines has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Hines in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Barnes has control of Hines's left arm, preventing Hines from doing any damage. #SUB# Hines postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Barnes is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hines, into his guard. #REVB##SUB# Hines throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2# Barnes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hines's guard. Barnes trying to control the pace. #SUB# Hines actively working from the bottom here. Barnes wants to stand up but Hines is controlling the position.
Barnes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3# Barnes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Barnes trying to mount his opponent but Hines defends it. #SUB# Hines is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily. #SUB# Hines actively working from the bottom here.#SU2# Barnes stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Hines to get to his feet. Hines dives in and grabs Barnes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Barnes pushes down on Hines's head and hops out. Barnes connects with a high kick. Barnes connects with an inside leg kick. Barnes lands with a kick to the temple. Hines shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T4# Hines takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2# Barnes drives through and clinches with Hines against the cage.
Barnes slows down the pace here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barnes. Hines is trying to pull guard but Barnes has him pressed against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler Hines. That's going to take a lot out of him. Barnes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hines jumps guard but Barnes turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Hines fails to pull guard.
#TD# Hines ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hines no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Barnes landing with the ground and pound. Barnes makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Barnes dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Crunch! Barnes slams his shin into Hines's torso. Barnes displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Barnes lands a right hook to the body.
#KD2# Barnes lands a left and a right that send Hines crashing to the mat, dazed. Barnes thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Hines is rocked! Andrew Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hines dives in and grabs Barnes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Barnes pushes down on Hines's head and hops out. Oh Hines is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Hines takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. OH! Hines has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Barnes smells blood and charges in for the finish! Barnes unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Hines sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Andrew Barnes! Andrew Barnes bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Dominance XII
Date: Oct 13, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ravago lands with a slapping head kick. Ravago lands a jab. Ravago connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Nice defenses there by Barnes. Barnes misses with a low kick.
#CL2# Barnes has closed the distance and engaged Ravago in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barnes. Ravago blocks a body shot from Barnes. Ravago misses with a knee strike.
Barnes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Ravago misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barnes.
Barnes pushes Ravago back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Barnes digs a right hand underneath Ravago's ribcage. Ravago let out a lung full of air as it connected. Both fighters working to control the clinch. A short body shot lands from Ravago as the two fighters clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ravago pressing his opponent against the cage. #T1# Barnes blocks a body shot from Ravago. Ravago trying to land knees to the body.
Ravago with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Barnes working some nice short punches in the clinch. Barnes is working Ravago over against the cage. Barnes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Ravago taking a breather. Ravago can't find room to land a body shot as Barnes controls the action.
Ravago misses with a knee strike.
Barnes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ravago tries a body shot but Barnes blocks it.
Barnes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Barnes lands a body shot. #T2# Barnes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Barnes lands a hook that snaps the head of Ravago backwards. Ravago misses with the head strike.
Barnes has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ravago seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Barnes can turn it around. Barnes managing to block the knees to the body from Ravago.
Barnes is struggling to control the position. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. A right handed body shot lands from Barnes.
Barnes tries to throw a body punch but Ravago avoids it by throwing Barnes back against the cage. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Barnes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Ravago misses with a punch to the body.
Barnes lands with a right to the head. Ravago is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Barnes is keeping busy. Ravago missing with knees to the body.
#T3# Barnes pushes Ravago back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Ravago throws a punch but it's blocked by Barnes. Ravago works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ravago looking to throw knees to the head but Barnes is blocking nicely.
Ravago takes a shot to the head. Ravago putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Barnes in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Barnes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ravago is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Barnes lands an uppercut. Ravago trying to land knees to the body.
Ravago doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ravago wants to stall.
A hook to the body from Barnes.
#T4# A short right hand to the side of the head by Barnes. Barnes tries to work over Ravago's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Come on Barnes - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The referee is keeping an eye on Barnes - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ravago tries a body shot but Barnes blocks it.
Ravago makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Barnes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ravago's elbow. Ravago misses with the head strike.
Ravago swings wildly with an uppercut but Barnes uses good head movement to avoid it. Ravago trying to land knees to the body.
Barnes is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. The referee is keeping an eye on Barnes - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Andrew Barnes will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2# Barnes forces Ravago back against the cage and clinches. Ravago connects with a nasty looking knee right to Barnes's face.
Ravago tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barnes's elbow. Barnes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Ravago misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ravago is looking to control Barnes's arms but Barnes gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ravago has his back to the cage. Barnes lands with a short shot to the head. Ravago doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barnes lands a hook that snaps the head of Ravago backwards. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Barnes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ravago blocks it with crossed arms. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Barnes struggles to land a body shot inside as Ravago controls his hands.
Ravago letting Barnes take a breather here. Barnes is working Ravago over against the cage.#T1# Ravago tries to land knees in the clinch but Barnes avoids the damage to the body. Andrew Barnes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Ravago is trying to stall.
Barnes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Barnes lands with a short shot to the head. A short right from Barnes on the inside. Ravago throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ravago lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barnes backwards. Barnes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Ravago landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ravago tries to land knees in the clinch but Barnes avoids the damage to the body. Ravago slows down the pace here.
Ravago makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2# Ravago tries a knee to the head but Barnes blocks it.
Barnes managing to block the knees to the body from Ravago.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Ravago swings wildly with an uppercut but Barnes uses good head movement to avoid it. A head punch on the inside from Ravago fails to land. Barnes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ravago or not. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Barnes is pushing Ravago up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Barnes pressing his opponent against the cage. Barnes managing to block the knees to the body from Ravago.
#T3# Barnes cracks Ravago with a nice body shot. Ravago missing with knees to the body.
Ravago pressing his opponent against the cage. Barnes leaning against his opponent.
Ravago can't find room to land a body shot as Barnes controls the action.
Ravago misses with some punches.
Barnes lands a nice uppercut. Ravago missing with knees to the body.
Barnes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Ravago tries a knee to the head but Barnes blocks it.
Barnes avoiding damage.
#T4# Barnes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barnes. Ravago tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Ravago misses with a short punch on the inside. Ravago misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barnes dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Ravago misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barnes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ravago backwards. Barnes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Ravago misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barnes. This has been an exciting period of action! Ravago is leaning against Barnes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Barnes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. 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# Ravago throws a lazy right hand but Barnes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2# Barnes has managed to clinch.
Barnes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ravago backwards. Ravago tries to throw a body punch but Barnes avoids it by throwing Ravago back against the cage. Ravago misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barnes.
Ravago throws a head punch that misses. Barnes lands a nice uppercut. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Barnes as Ravago tries to tie him up. Barnes dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Barnes blocks a body shot from Ravago. Barnes lands an uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Santiago Ravago has been cut. Ravago misses with an elbow strike.
Ravago tries to land a knee to the head but Barnes blocks with his arms.
#T1# Barnes is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ravago. A body shot lands from Barnes.
Barnes scores with a shot to the side of Ravago's head. Ravago misses with the head strike.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Barnes 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. Ravago utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Barnes lands a shot to the body. Nice body punch from Barnes. Barnes managing to block the knees to the body from Ravago.
Ravago tries to land a knee to the head but Barnes blocks with his arms.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barnes. #T2# Ravago is trying to stall.
Ravago's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Barnes lands a body punch. A short right from Barnes. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ravago struggles to land a body shot inside as Barnes controls his hands.
Barnes has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Barnes is pushing Ravago up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. A short right hand to the side of the head by Barnes. Barnes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A right handed body shot lands from Barnes.
Ravago is looking to control Barnes's arms but Barnes gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ravago has his back to the cage. Ravago fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3# Barnes works on Ravago's body with a couple of short punches. A short left from Barnes. Barnes avoiding damage as Ravago throws knees to the body.
Ravago taking a breather. Ravago trying to stall but Barnes improves his position.
Ravago misses with a knee strike.
A shot in the inside from Ravago. Barnes avoiding damage as Ravago throws knees to the body.
Barnes blocks a body shot from Ravago. Barnes's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Ravago managing to block the knees to the body from Barnes.
Barnes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4# Ravago misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ravago tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Barnes gets through Ravago's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Ravago tries to land knees in the clinch but Barnes avoids the damage to the body. Barnes content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Barnes struggles to land a body shot inside as Ravago controls his hands.
Barnes lands a shot to the body. Barnes has Ravago pushed against the cage. Barnes misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barnes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Barnes lands with a right to the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Barnes is leaning against Ravago and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Santiago Ravago has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! A short right from Barnes.
And that's the end of the fight! Andrew Barnes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Barnes 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30 Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30 Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Barnes! In his post fight interview, Andrew Barnes started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
WPFA XXXIII: DeAngelo vs Barne
Date: Sep 10, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Barnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DeAngelo was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnes. Barnes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from DeAngelo. Barnes now looks to counter with a shot at the body. DeAngelo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barnes sees it coming and avoids it easily. DeAngelo cracks Barnes with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Barnes misses with the combination.
DeAngelo is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Barnes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barnes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Barnes swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. DeAngelo lands with a straight right. Barnes didn't see that one coming. DeAngelo misses with an uppercut. DeAngelo moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBarnes. Barnes misses with a jab to the body
letting DeAngelo counter with a right hand. #T1# Barnes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from DeAngelo. No joy there for DeAngelo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from DeAngelo. Barnes throws a body punch but DeAngelo moves out of range. Barnes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. DeAngelo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barnes.
Barnes throws the kick towards the body but DeAngelo avoids it. A leg kick checked by DeAngelo. Joseph DeAngelo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Barnes misses with a hook
and DeAngelo counters with a lovely shot to the body. Barnes walks into a straight right hand from DeAngelo. Barnes is looking to score with low kicks. DeAngelo cracks Barnes with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. DeAngelo moves out of range of the strikes.#T2# DeAngelo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Barnes misses with the combination.
DeAngelo connects with a nice looking jab.
DeAngelo just misses with a punch to the body.
Barnes fails to land with a series of punches.
Barnes moves out of range of the strikes. DeAngelo throws a series of punches but Barnes avoids them all with ease. Barnes looks like he wants to counter punch here. DeAngelo slips under a jab from Barnes. DeAngelo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. DeAngelo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Barnes. DeAngelo misses with a body shot
and Barnes counters with a lovely straight right hand! Barnes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T3# DeAngelo swings for the body but Barnes moves out of range.
DeAngelo connects with a nice looking jab.
DeAngelo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barnes at a distance.
Barnes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Barnes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
DeAngelo catches Barnes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Barnes has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight. DeAngelo jabbing away but nothing is landing. DeAngelo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Barnes throws a body kick, spinning off balance and DeAngelo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Barnes on the wrong end of a nice hook. This has been an exciting period of action!#KD# DeAngelo lands a big uppercut and Barnes crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Barnes looks OK. DeAngelo waves Barnes back to his feet!#ROC#Barnes is rocked! A slow jab from Barnes misses its intended target. Barnes is still on wobbly legs! Can DeAngelo finish him? Barnes throws a big shot that misses. Barnes seems to have recovered his senses. A big left from DeAngelo misses. #T4# Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from DeAngelo.#KD# DeAngelo lands a left and a right that send Barnes crashing to the mat, dazed. DeAngelo thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet! DeAngelo drops Barnes with a huge uppercut! Barnes drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. DeAngelo is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joseph DeAngelo! Joseph DeAngelo retains his welterweight title! |
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Event:
WPFA XXX: Man vs Man Iii
Date: Aug 21, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! O Donelly takes a shot right to the bread basket. O Donelly avoids a punch combination nicely.
O Donelly drops down looking for a counter takedown but Barnes sprawls and moves away. Barnes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Barnes throws a nice outside leg kick. Barnes throws a right hand that O Donelly ducks under and follows up with a left that O Donelly also avoids with ease. O Donelly takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Barnes misses with a double jab.
O Donelly half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Barnes feints and then cracks O Donelly's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow O Donelly down. #T1# Barnes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. A nice leg kick from Barnes, right into the meat of the thigh.
O Donelly avoids a punch combination nicely.
O Donelly looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Some bone on bone action there as O Donelly checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Barnes connects with the punch. Barnes scores with a one two! O Donelly had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CL2# Barnes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. O Donelly fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T2# Barnes is pushing O Donelly up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. O Donelly tries to pull guard but Barnes forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Barnes slows down the pace here.
#BC2# Barnes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3# Barnes plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Andrew Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Barnes lands with a shot to the body. Barnes misses with a hook. O Donelly drops down looking for a counter takedown but Barnes sprawls and moves away. Barnes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Barnes throws a one two combo.
#ROC2#O Donelly is rocked! Barnes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Oh O Donelly is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Barnes with a body punch. A glancing blow. Barnes misses the jab. O Donelly half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. O Donelly seems to have got his legs back now. O Donelly really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T4# O Donelly takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A punch combination from Barnes misses. O Donelly drops down looking for a counter takedown but Barnes sprawls and moves away. Andrew Barnes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Barnes jabs at O Donelly's body. Barnes scores with a head kick. O Donelly tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Barnes lands with an uppercut that bounces O Donelly off the cage and back into range. Barnes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
O Donelly tries to counter with a takedown but Barnes is quick to defend against it. Barnes throws a good cross that connects.
Barnes scores with a hook to the body. O Donelly takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Barnes dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Barnes tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and O Donelly is able to avoid easily. Barnes lands a nice shot to the body.
Barnes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down O Donelly rather than just go for the knockout. Barnes throws a series of punches but O Donelly moves out of range. Barnes has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight. Barnes wants to slow O Donelly down by chopping away at his legs. Barnes lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Barnes misses with a low kick.
Andrew Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Barnes paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Barnes cracks O Donelly with a right hand to the side of the head. Barnes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1# Barnes lands with a straight right. O Donelly didn't see that one coming. Barnes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Barnes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping O Donelly at a distance.
Barnes throws a lazy right hand but O Donelly sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. O Donelly has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Barnes lands a leg kick that knocks O Donelly off balance momentarily. O Donelly walks into a left hand. Nice uppercut there from Barnes.#T2# O Donelly takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Barnes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Barnes drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks O Donelly right on the button. O Donelly goes down! Barnes follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Barnes gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrew Barnes! Jumping up and down and very excited, Andrew Barnes waved his t-shirt featuring Voodoo Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 11, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Barnes throws a sloppy head kick and Bo moves out of range easily. Bo closes the distance but Barnes moves to the side and Barnes counters with a two punch combo. Barnes throws a head kick that misses and Bo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Barnes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bo manages to avoid it. Barnes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Bo is looking to clinch. Bo throws a right and a left that Barnes avoids nicely. The crowd cheers as Barnes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bo doesn't seem phased though. Barnes connects with a right hand. Bo shakes it off.#ROC2#Bo is rocked! Barnes moves out of range as Bo strikes. Bo fails with a takedown attempt. Barnes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bo's sensitive parts. #T1# Bo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. As Bo backs off Barnes throws a huge counter combo but Bo manages to avoid it all. Barnes misses with a series of wild punches.
Bo wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Barnes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Barnes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Bo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Barnes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bo somewhat. Bo lands a head shot. Bo on the wrong end of a nice jab. Andrew Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bo slips a jab and a cross from Barnes.
Barnes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T2# Barnes keeps the fight on the outside. Barnes shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bo eats them both and turns towards Barnes to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Oh Bo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Barnes circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Bo to the canvas! Bo doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Barnes keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrew Barnes! Andrew Barnes decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2020 |
#R1# Barnes lands with a hook. Wackie tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Wackie lands a nice hook to Barnes's body. Barnes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Barnes lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Barnes throws a nice looking combination but Wackie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Barnes tries to move into range but Wackie moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Wackie falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barnes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Wackie just misses with a punch to the body.
Wackie shoots in but no luck this time. Barnes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Barnes throws a lazy right hand but Wackie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Wackie throws a series of punches but Barnes moves out of range. Barnes is looking for the big counter here. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Barnes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wackie misses with the combination.
Wackie fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barnes follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Barnes misses with a double jab.
#T1# Wackie sizes up Barnes with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Barnes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Barnes misses with a wild combination.
Wackie swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Andrew Barnes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Barnes.
Wackie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wackie 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.
Wackie lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wackie. A punch combination from Barnes misses. Barnes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Barnes misses with a low kick. Wackie throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Barnes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Jackie Wackie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2# Wackie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barnes throws a counter combo. Wackie misses with a looping right. Barnes scores with a hook to the body. Wackie takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Barnes misses with an uppercut
and Wackie counters with a lovely straight right hand! Barnes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wackie can pounce on him.
Barnes is looking to clinch. Wackie tries to move into range but Barnes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Wackie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Wackie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. A combination from Barnes does no damage. Wackie scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. The fight stays on the outside here - Barnes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3# Wackie fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barnes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wackie counters with a stiff right hand. Barnes fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wackie is out of range. Barnes slips a jab from Wackie. Barnes walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wackie checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Wackie throws a big counter combination but Barnes scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL2# Barnes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wackie, pushing him back against the cage. Barnes is trying to break the clinch but Wackie is controlling him. Barnes avoiding damage.
Barnes misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4# Barnes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wackie is defending well for now. Barnes lands a shoulder strike. Wackie is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Barnes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Barnes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barnes stalling.
Barnes is looking to control Wackie's arms but Wackie gets an underhook and turns him. Now Barnes has his back to the cage. Barnes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. 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 Jackie Wackie will probably get the nod. That's time! Wackie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Barnes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Barnes throws a big shot that misses. Barnes lands a slapping body shot.
Barnes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wackie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Wackie throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Wackie swats away the attempt to clinch by Barnes. Some wild striking there from Wackie.
A punch combination from Wackie misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wackie misses with a right hand and Barnes counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Barnes throws a series of punches but Wackie avoids them all with ease. Barnes lands with a nice combination. Wackie backs away looking to recover. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Barnes throws a right hand that Wackie ducks under and follows up with a left that Wackie also avoids with ease.#T1# Barnes throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. A little feinted left hand from Wackie on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Wackie avoids the body shot from Barnes.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Wackie. A big left from Barnes misses. Wackie fails to land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Barnes.
Wackie slips a jab from Barnes. Barnes tries a head kick but it misses.
Wackie scores with a body shot.
Wackie fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barnes appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Barnes throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL2# Barnes drives through and clinches with Wackie against the cage.
#T2# Barnes slows down the pace here.
Stalling in the clinch from Barnes.
The crowd are getting on Barnes's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch. A battle for position here, against the cage. Barnes tries to work over Wackie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barnes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Barnes has a couple of punches blocked by Wackie.
#T3# Wackie misses with a short punch on the inside. Barnes can't find room to land a body shot as Wackie controls the action.
Barnes looking to stall.
Nice elbow from Wackie. Barnes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wackie's elbow. A frustrated look appears on Barnes's face as he tries to break the clinch. Wackie displaying some good clinch control by pressing Barnes up against the cage. Wackie just leaning against Barnes, taking a breather. Wackie gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Barnes tries to work over Wackie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wackie. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Barnes blocks an elbow strike from Wackie.
Barnes is struggling to control the position. Barnes is trying to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Barnes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Wackie scores with a three punch combo!
Wackie tries to bum rush Barnes with a series of wild strikes but Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the assault. A combination from Wackie does no damage. Barnes misses with a leg kick. Wackie feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barness jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Wackie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barnes.
Wackie swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. The fight stays on the outside here - Barnes looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Wackie seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wackie throws a nice looking combination but Barnes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Barnes throws the kick towards the body but Wackie avoids it. Barnes dodges the punch combination from Wackie.
#T1# Some wild striking there from Wackie.
Barnes unleashes a big counter combination but Wackie bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Barnes throws a head kick that misses. Wackie throws a left and a right that both miss
and Barnes counters with a series of strikes. Wackie will be more careful next time no doubt. Barnes lands a two punch combo.
Wackie throws a right hand that Barnes ducks under and follows up with a left that Barnes also avoids with ease. Wackie throws a nice looking combination but Barnes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Barnes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wackie throws a series of strikes that have Barnes backpedaling.
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! Wackie throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Barnes counters with a left and a right that stings Wackie. Wackie misses with a double jab
and Barnes counters with a straight right hand.#T2# Wackie misses with a two punch combination.
Barnes flicks out a counter leg kick but Wackie steps away. Barnes misses with a body punch
and Wackie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Barnes misses with a two punch combination.
Wackie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Wackie throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barnes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Barnes slips a jab and a cross from Wackie.
The fighters circling - Wackie throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Barnes scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Wackie fails to land with a series of punches.
Barnes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wackie is out of range and Barnes settles back down. #T3# Wackie throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. A punch combination from Wackie misses. Barnes wants to counter with a clinch but Wackie pushes him away. Jackie Wackie is winning the standup battle so far. Barnes keeps Wackie at a distance using the push kick. A telegraphed right hand from Wackie misses the target. Barnes thuds a left hand into Wackie's body. Barnes throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Wackie's head. Wackie throws a series of punches but Barnes moves out of range. Barnes moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Barnes throws a half hearted mid kick. A looping hook to the body misses from Barnes. Wackie does a little dance to reset his feet. Wackie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Barnes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wackie. #T4# Barnes throws a body shot but no joy. Barnes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Barnes looks to land a right hand but Wackie moved out of range. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Wackie misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice shot lands for Wackie. A shot to the liver by Barnes. Beautiful body shot. Some bone on bone action there as Wackie checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Barnes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barnes throws a body punch but Wackie moves out of range. #TD# Barnes gets caught napping as Wackie dives in and scores a takedown. Barnes manages to retain guard. Wackie scoring with some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jackie Wackie. I think Wackie 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28 Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28 Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackie Wackie!
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