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Event:
TWGC 42 (185lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Edson Barboozer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Hideki Nakamura!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Hirohito Nitta and Taro Takaoka.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Nakamura has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Nakamura works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barboozer (0) vs (2) Nakamura
Nakamura passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Barboozer (0) vs (5) Nakamura
Nakamura moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Barboozer tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura controlling the position from side mount. #T1#
Barboozer tries to bench press Nakamura off him but Nakamura keeps the position.
Nakamura is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Barboozer will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Nakamura working away.
Barboozer is trying to escape the position but Nakamura is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barboozer is looking for a sweep.#T2#
You can see the frustration on Barboozer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nakamura controlling the position.
Barboozer tries to bench press Nakamura off him but Nakamura keeps the position.
Barboozer can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
The referee asks Nakamura politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Nakamura prefers to stall for the moment though.
Barboozer is trying to improve his position.
The referee asks Nakamura politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Nakamura prefers to stall for the moment though.
Barboozer wants to control but Nakamura postures up.#T4#
Nakamura in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Barboozer struggling a bit here.
Barboozer is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakamura moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T5#
Barboozer is looking for a sweep.
Nakamura staying calm.
Barboozer wants to control but Nakamura postures up.
Nakamura is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T6#
Barboozer tries to improve position but can't.
Barboozer regains half guard.
Barboozer is looking to improve his position.
Barboozer won't allow Nakamura to pass to mount.
Barboozer tries to get to full guard but Nakamura has control of the leg.
Nakamura is taking a breather. Barboozer 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.#T7#
Barboozer is looking for a sweep. Nakamura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barboozer tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Nakamura has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Barboozer (0) vs (8) Nakamura
Barboozer tries to improve his position but instead Nakamura has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Barboozer (0) vs (11) Nakamura#T8#
Nakamura trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Barboozer doesn't escape.
Barboozer is really stuck here.
Nakamura controlling from the back.
Barboozer is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Barboozer is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Nakamura.
Well, with Nakamura on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Barboozer is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Nakamura is continuing to stall.#T9#
Nakamura's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Barboozer rolls, trying to escape but Nakamura keeps control of the position.
Nakamura controls the action.#T10#
Nakamura has the hooks in. Barboozer is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Nakamura controls the position.
Barboozer trying to control the action but Nakamura just sinks the hooks in.
Barboozer rolls, trying to escape but Nakamura keeps control of the position.
Barboozer is breathing heavily.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Nakamura controlling the positon.
Nakamura controlling well, preventing Barboozer from escaping the position.
#T11#
Nakamura is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Nakamura is hanging on to Barboozer's back as he tries to escape.
#T12#
Nakamura is riding his opponent, not letting Barboozer buck him off. #T13#
The adventures of Nakamura the control monster continue. Boring.#T14#
Barboozer rolls, trying to escape but Nakamura keeps control of the position.
Nakamura just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barboozer tries to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nakamura wins on points by 11 to 0.
Hideki Nakamura very nearly forgot to thank Shadow Realm Apparel amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
GC 508:Holl VS Bill Jr
Date: Sep 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Barboozer feints and then cracks Rainey's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rainey down.
The fighters circling - Barboozer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rainey checks the leg kick nicely there.
Barboozer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rainey connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Barboozer scrambles back to his feet.
Rainey moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Barboozer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rainey blocks a low kick nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Barboozer. #CL2#
Barboozer clinches.
A short body shot lands from Barboozer as the two fighters clinch.
Barboozer missing with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rainey lands a body shot in the clinch.
Barboozer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rainey's elbow.
Barboozer missing with knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Rainey.
A short left from Rainey.
Rainey has Barboozer pressed against the cage.
Barboozer throws a head punch that misses.
We've been hearing reports that Rainey has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Rainey working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC#Barboozer is rocked!
Rainey lands a hook that snaps the head of Barboozer backwards.
Barboozer is still on wobbly legs! Can Rainey finish him?
Rainey unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Barboozer! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Rainey is unloading with more strikes now! Barboozer drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bradley Rainey! |
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Event:
GC 504:
Date: Aug 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Flair throws a body shot but no joy. #KD#
Flair cracks Barboozer with an uppercut from hell and Barboozer crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Flair's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
#CUT#It looks like Edson Barboozer has been cut.
Barboozer looking to control but Flair passes into half guard.
Flair content to control rather than advance.
Flair'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.
Barboozer is trying to get back to full guard.
Flair controlling the action here.#T1#
Barboozer wants to get back to full guard.
Flair content to control rather than advance.
Flair continues to stall.
Further stalling from Flair.#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.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Flair looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rice Flair seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barboozer just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL#
Flair gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Barboozer can't find room to land a body shot as Flair controls the action.
Flair misses with the head strike.
Barboozer blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Flair.
Flair makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Flair lands a shoulder strike.
Flair has a couple of punches blocked by Barboozer.
Barboozer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barboozer missing with knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Flair scores with a nice short uppercut.
Flair blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T3#
Flair misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barboozer struggles to land a body shot inside as Flair controls his hands.
Flair working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC#Barboozer is rocked!
Flair creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Barboozer's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Barboozer drops to his knees and Flair pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rice Flair! |
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Event:
GC 502:
Date: Jul 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Barboozer looks to land a combination but Foley avoids it well.
Foley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barboozer.
Barboozer was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Edson Barboozer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barboozer tries to clinch but Foley is having none of it.
Barboozer misses with a right hand
and Foley counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Barboozer thinking.
Barboozer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barboozer lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Barboozer closes the distance but Foley moves to the side
and Foley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Foley lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barboozer lands a jab-cross combination.
Barboozer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Foley to score with a decent uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Foley takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Barboozer swings for the body but Foley moves out of range.
#T1#
A slow jab from Foley misses its intended target.
Foley throws a right hand that misses
and Barboozer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barboozer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Barboozer throws a low kick but Foley avoids it.
Foley is looking to counter punch.
Barboozer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Foley.
Barboozer misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Foley to counter with a crisp jab.
Decent striking displayed by Barboozer there.
Barboozer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Barboozer throws a head kick that misses.
Barboozer falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Foley counter with a right hand.
Barboozer thows a leg kick but Foley checks it
and Foley counters with a nice body shot. #T2#
Foley moves into range and connects with a jab. #ROC#Barboozer is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barboozer misses with a right hand
and Foley counters with a huge right that knocks Barboozer out cold! Foley is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Axel Foley!
Axel Foley decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
GC 494:
Date: Jun 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Barboozer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Covington is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Barboozer with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Barboozer. Those never looked like landing.
Covington slips a jab from Barboozer.
Covington is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Covington moves out of range as Barboozer strikes.
Barboozer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barboozer jabs Covington to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Barboozer.
Covington throws a lazy right hand but Barboozer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barboozer throws a big counter combination but Covington scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Barboozer throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Barboozer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barboozer fails with the takedown.
Covington is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Barboozer with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Covington darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Barboozer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Covington moves away.#T1#
Barboozer throws a sloppy head kick and Covington moves out of range easily.
Covington fails with the takedown.
Barboozer slaps away a takedown attempt from Covington, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Covington connects with a right hand. Barboozer shakes it off.
A telegraphed right hand from Covington misses the target.
Barboozer cracks Covington with an open hand slap.#CL#
Barboozer clinches up against the cage.
Barboozer blocking some punches.
Barboozer blocks an elbow strike from Covington.
Covington pushes Barboozer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barboozer looking to stall.
Barboozer working aggressively here.
#T2#
Covington fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barboozer looking to slow down the pace here.
Covington lands a nice uppercut.
Covington works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Come on Covington - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Covington prevents a body shot from Barboozer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barboozer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Covington lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barboozer.
Barboozer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Barboozer.
Barboozer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barboozer trying to stall but Covington improves his position.
Covington lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barboozer backwards. #BC2#
Covington's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Covington clinches up with Barboozer and pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
Covington lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barboozer throws a head punch that misses.
Barboozer is looking to control Covington's arms but Covington gets an underhook and turns him. Now Barboozer has his back to the cage.
Covington lands with a light punch inside.
Barboozer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Covington misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Covington blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Covington lands an elbow inside that Barboozer shrugs off.
Barboozer missing with knees to the body.
Barboozer tries to land knees in the clinch but Covington avoids the damage to the body.
Covington lands with a right to the head.
Barboozer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Covington.
Covington'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.
Barboozer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Covington presses Barboozer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Barboozer is breathing heavily.
Barboozer misses with a knee strike.
Covington lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short left from Covington. #ROC2#Barboozer is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Covington lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Barboozer or not.
Oh Barboozer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Covington lands a body shot.
Covington lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barboozer backwards.
Covington taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Covington manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Covington lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barboozer.
Covington lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Come on Covington - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Covington lands a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Covington scrambles and takes Barboozer's back. He's looking to land a suplex. Oh, he's managed it! Barboozer bangs his head on the mat and seems dazed! The ref takes a look and decides to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Everett Covington!
Everett Covington 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:
GC 488:
Date: Apr 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Barboozer throws a head kick but Johns moves out of range.
Barboozer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Johns tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barboozer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Johns has time to react.
Barboozer scores with a nice head shot.
Johns lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Johns takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Barboozer tries a head kick but it misses.
A low kick lands for Barboozer.
Barboozer scores with a head kick. Johns tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Johns takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#ROC#Johns is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johns leaves his chin hanging out and Barboozer seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Johns crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Edson Barboozer!
A relieved looking Edson Barboozer 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:
GC 484: Boner VS Maenpaa
Date: Mar 25, 2023 |
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Barboozer.
Clark swinging wildly here.
#CL2#
Barboozer gets tackled into the cage by Clark. Clark maintains the clinch.
Clark prevents a body shot from Barboozer.
Barboozer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Clark.
Barboozer lands a knee to the body.
Barboozer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Clark managing to block the knees to the body from Barboozer.
Barboozer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barboozer tries to throw a body punch but Clark avoids it by throwing Barboozer back against the cage.
Clark misses with a body punch.
Clark prevents a body shot from Barboozer.
Barboozer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barboozer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Clark backwards.
Barboozer lands a left hand.
Clark throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Barboozer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Clark lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Clark lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barboozer missing with knees to the body.
#T1#
Clark managing to block the knees to the body from Barboozer.
Clark scores with a shoulder strike.
Clark lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Clark scores with a shot to the side of Barboozer's head.
Clark doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Clark blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Clark works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Barboozer is breathing heavily.
Barboozer tries to work over Clark's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Clark managing to block the knees to the body from Barboozer.
Barboozer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Clark is defending well for now.
Clark lands an elbow that stopped Barboozer in his tracks for a moment.
Barboozer can't find room to land a body shot as Clark controls the action.
Clark lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barboozer backwards.
Barboozer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Barboozer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barboozer trying to stall but Clark improves his position.
A knee to the head by Clark.
Barboozer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Clark.
Barboozer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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!
Clark gets through Barboozer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barboozer displaying some good clinch control by pressing Clark up against the cage.
Barboozer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2#
Clark lands a knee to the body.
Barboozer has Clark pushed against the cage.
Clark lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Clark unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Clark is working Barboozer over against the cage.
Barboozer prevents a takedown attempt there.
Barboozer blocks the elbow strike.
A short right from Clark.
Barboozer scores a nice knee to the body.
Clark tries to throw a body punch but Barboozer avoids it by throwing Clark back against the cage.
Clark managing to block the knees to the body from Barboozer.
Barboozer is trying to stall.
A short right from Clark on the inside.
Clark scores a nice knee to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Clark.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Clark.
Clark lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC2#Barboozer is rocked!#T3##BC2#
Clark breaks from the clinch.
and Clark counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Barboozer! He's just covering up as Clark starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wesley Clark!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Wesley Clark waved his t-shirt featuring Stoner's Killer Apparel's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
GC 480: Fritz VS Shakes
Date: Feb 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Flair slips a jab from Barboozer.
Flair tries to land a body kick
and Barboozer counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Flair clinches with his opponent.
Barboozer tries to work over Flair's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Flair.
Flair cracks Barboozer with a nice body shot.
Barboozer can't find room to land a body shot as Flair controls the action.
Barboozer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barboozer.
Flair lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Flair managing to block the knees to the body from Barboozer.
Barboozer misses with a punch to the body.
Barboozer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barboozer struggles to land a body shot inside as Flair controls his hands.
Barboozer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flair misses with the head strike.
Flair blocks a body shot from Barboozer.
Barboozer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Flair avoids it.
Flair managing to block the knees to the body from Barboozer.
Flair scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Flair blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Barboozer tries a body shot but Flair blocks it.
#T1#
Flair lands with a left to the head.
Barboozer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Flair is defending well for now.
Flair lands a hook that snaps the head of Barboozer backwards.
Good body shot from Flair.
Barboozer working aggressively here.
Barboozer is looking to control Flair's arms but Flair gets an underhook and turns him. Now Barboozer has his back to the cage.
Flair blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Flair on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Flair doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Flair.
Flair lands a nice uppercut.
A knee to the head by Barboozer.
Barboozer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barboozer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Flair avoiding damage as Barboozer throws knees to the body.
Flair throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Flair.
Flair lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barboozer pushes Flair back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Flair.
A right hook to the body lands for Flair.
Flair scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Flair misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2#
Barboozer missing with knees to the body.
Barboozer is trying to maintain a safe position but Flair gets an underhook and turns Barboozer into the cage.
Flair avoiding damage as Barboozer throws knees to the body.
Barboozer is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Flair.
Flair lands a nice shot to the body.
Flair works on Barboozer's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hand to the body from Flair.
Barboozer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Flair lands with a light punch inside.
Flair throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barboozers head.
A right hand to the body from Flair.
Flair throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barboozers head. #ROC2#Barboozer is rocked!
A nice right hand lands inside from Flair.
Oh Barboozer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Flair creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Barboozer with a big uppercut! Barboozer tries to clinch up but Flair pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Barboozer to the mat! Barboozer covers up and Flair unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Rice Flair! |
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Event:
GC 477: Christ VS Bispen
Date: Feb 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Barboozer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barboozer scores with the left hand. Covington knows he should have avoided that one.
Covington defending well as Barboozer loads up on a big left hand.
Barboozer sets himself, and Covington steps forward looking for the clinch! Barboozer avoids it this time.
Barboozer throws a leg kick that misses.
Barboozer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A big left from Barboozer misses.
Covington wants to counter with a clinch but Barboozer pushes him away.
Barboozer throws a right hand that Covington ducks under and follows up with a left that Covington also avoids with ease.
A nice combination there by Barboozer.
#KD#
Barboozer drops Covington with a nice combination! Barboozer dives into Covington's guard, looking to finish!
#ROC#Covington is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barboozer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Covington working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barboozer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barboozer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Covington manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barboozer manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T1#
Covington trying to control the position from guard on top but Barboozer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Covington works over Barboozer with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barboozer keeping moving, preventing Covington from controlling successfully.
Covington throwing strikes but missing.
Barboozer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Covington.
Covington trying to control the position from guard on top but Barboozer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barboozer is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Barboozer 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. #T2#
Barboozer wants to control from the top but Covington keeps moving.
Barboozer stopping the sweep attempt from Covington.
Covington tries to strike from the bottom.
Covington has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Barboozer wants to control from the top but Covington keeps moving.
Barboozer looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Barboozer trying to control but Covington is working from the bottom.
Barboozer works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Covington is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barboozer wants to control but Covington is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Barboozer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Covington is not content to let Barboozer control the position.#T3##SUB2#
Covington has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Barboozer. Oh but Covington has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Barboozer goes limp - he's gone! Covington jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Everett Covington!
Our winner, Everett Covington, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
TWGC 37 (155lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 19, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; No Way! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Edson Barboozer!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Way takes the fight into the clinch.
Way drops down looking for an ankle pick but Barboozer pulls his leg out and moves away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Barboozer or perhaps it was just good defense by Way, which made it look bad. #CL#
Way closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Barboozer wants the takedown. Way is fighting it off but Barboozer persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Way's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Way (0) vs (2) Barboozer
Barboozer wants to pass the guard but Way is keeping the position.
Barboozer wants to control from the top but Way keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barboozer tries to free his leg and advance position but Way is retaining full guard.
Way is pulling down on Barboozer's head. It's preventing any offense from Barboozer, at least for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barboozer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Way swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Barboozer looking to sit in guard and control but Way gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Way (2) vs (2) Barboozer
Way showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Way'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.
Barboozer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Barboozer being controlled here, momentarily.
Barboozer pulls Way in to control the position.
Way showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've been hearing that Way has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Way continues to stall.#T3#
More hug and hope from Way.
Our spies down at at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS inform us that Barboozer has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Barboozer trying to keep a closed guard but Way is proving a slippery customer.
Way content to stall in guard here.
Barboozer is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T4#
Barboozer working a defensive guard here.
Way controls from within his opponent's guard.
Further stalling from Way.
Barboozer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Way is one step ahead there.
Barboozer is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T5#
Barboozer being controlled here, momentarily.
Barboozer is trying to keep Way in close.
Way is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Way is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T6#
Barboozer looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Way puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Way performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Barboozer wants to control but Way is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Way is working for a kimura but Barboozer is defending it quite comfortably.
#T7#
Well, if Way is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Barboozer wants to improve his position but Way is controlling well.
Way with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Way is trying to control. Barboozer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T8#
Way not doing much here.
#SUB#
Way looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Way performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Way is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T9#
Way is controlling the pace.
Barboozer is controlling Way's trapped leg to prevent Way from advancing to side control.#T10#
Barboozer tries to get to full guard but Way has control of the leg.
Way perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Barboozer is looking for a sweep. Way is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barboozer wants to control but Way is keeping busy.
Way prevents Barboozer from improving his position.
Way is thwarting Barboozer's attempts to control the position.#T11#
Barboozer tries to get to full guard but Way has control of the leg.
Barboozer wants to control but Way is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Barboozer makes his way to full guard, as Way worked for a kimura.
Way is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Way pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barboozer is keeping the position for now. #T12#
Barboozer 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.
Barboozer being controlled here, momentarily.
Barboozer is controlling Way's posture.
Way controlling from the top position. #T13#
Barboozer trying to control the position here.
Barboozer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Way is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Barboozer keeping moving, preventing Way from controlling successfully. #T14#
Way is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Barboozer is trying to control the position but Way postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Way slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Way gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Way takes the fight on points by 3 to 2.
No Way made sure to mention his sponsor, MKFC in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
SMASH: Floyd vs Face 2
Date: May 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Barboozer throws a leg kick that misses. #CL#
Barboozer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Barboozer managing to block the knees to the body from Wai Ping.
Wai Ping managing to block the knees to the body from Barboozer.
Barboozer tries a body shot but Wai Ping blocks it.
#BC2#
Wai Ping escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barboozer walks into a straight right hand from Wai Ping.
Barboozer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Barboozer swings for the body but Wai Ping moves out of range.
Barboozer misses the jab.
Wai Ping ducks under a wild hook from Barboozer.
Wai Ping looks to land a right hand but Barboozer moved out of range.
Barboozer feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Barboozer blocks a low kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barboozer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wai Ping is looking to slow Barboozer down with leg kicks.
Barboozer jabs at Wai Ping's body.
Lu Wai Ping seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barboozer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Wai Ping.
Barboozer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Barboozer throws a leg kick
and Wai Ping counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Barboozer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Barboozer tries to land knees in the clinch but Wai Ping avoids the damage to the body.
Wai Ping tries to throw a body punch but Barboozer avoids it by throwing Wai Ping back against the cage.
Wai Ping tries a body shot but Barboozer blocks it.
Barboozer tries a body shot but Wai Ping blocks it.
Wai Ping lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wai Ping pushes Barboozer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Barboozer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Wai Ping breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barboozer lands a leg kick that knocks Wai Ping off balance momentarily.
Barboozer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wai Ping throws a hook to the side of Barboozer's head but Barboozer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wai Ping connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barboozer. Barboozer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Barboozer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wai Ping swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barboozer throws a sloppy head kick and Wai Ping moves out of range easily.
Nice defenses there by Wai Ping.
Wai Ping looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wai Ping throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2#
Barboozer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wai Ping tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wai Ping pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wai Ping misses with a low kick.
Wai Ping scoring well with a low kick there.
Barboozer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice side step and Wai Ping releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Barboozer throws a body punch but Wai Ping moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wai Ping! But no joy.
Barboozer cracks Wai Ping with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wai Ping is looking to score with low kicks.
Wai Ping wants to land a leg kick but Barboozer is out of range.
Wai Ping lands with a shot to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Wai Ping. Barboozer shrugs it off though.
Barboozer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Barboozer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wai Ping shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T3#
Wai Ping is looking to land body kicks.
Wai Ping fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barboozer manages to avoid it.
Barboozer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lu Wai Ping is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wai Ping has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Barboozer finds it's way round the side to connect with Wai Ping's head. #CUT#It looks like Lu Wai Ping has been cut.
Wai Ping feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barboozers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
An inside leg kick from Wai Ping misses.
Barboozer throws a series of punches but Wai Ping avoids them all with ease.
A punch combination from Barboozer misses.
Barboozer loads up on a big right hand but Wai Ping slips the punch.
Wai Ping throws a body kick that misses.
Barboozer blocks a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wai Ping.
Jab by Wai Ping.
Barboozer misses with a low kick.
Barboozer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That kick from Wai Ping tenderised Barboozer's leg. Barboozer is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Barboozer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barboozer lands a brutal head kick. Wai Ping looks out on his feet and Barboozer throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Edson Barboozer!
A relieved looking Edson Barboozer thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Lu Wai Ping stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ill train hard and win fans '. |
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Event:
SMASH: Torsten vs Wilson
Date: Mar 11, 2022 |
#R1#
A jab from Barboozer misses.
Wai Ping lands a body shot.
Wai Ping connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wai Ping throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wai Ping throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barboozer throws a lazy right hand but Wai Ping sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wai Ping fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Barboozer is out of range.
No joy there for Wai Ping, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wai Ping lunges at Barboozer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barboozer's hand.
Nice defenses there by Wai Ping.
Barboozer throws a lazy right hand but Wai Ping sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wai Ping misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wai Ping misses with an uppercut. Barboozer saw that one coming.
Barboozer is looking to counter punch.
Wai Ping has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Barboozer is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Wai Ping throws out a loose jab but Barboozer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barboozer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wai Ping.
Barboozer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wai Ping swats away the attempt to clinch by Barboozer.#T1#
Wai Ping fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wai Ping looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Barboozer misses the target.
Wai Ping throws a big shot that misses.
Barboozer checks a leg kick nicely.
Wai Ping is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barboozer.
Wai Ping connects with an inside leg kick.
Wai Ping keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Barboozer blocks a head kick by Wai Ping.
Barboozer lands an overhand right.#CUT#It looks like Lu Wai Ping has been cut.
Nice jab there from Wai Ping.
Barboozer misses with a jab to the body
and Wai Ping counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wai Ping throws a shot from downtown. Barboozer moves away and avoids it.
Barboozer throws a quick counter head kick but Wai Ping was just out of range.
Barboozer throws the kick towards the body but Wai Ping avoids it.
Wai Ping throws a hook but Barboozer avoids it easily.
Barboozer checks a leg kick nicely.#T2#
Barboozer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wai Ping throws a counter combo.
Wai Ping throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barboozer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#ROC#Wai Ping is rocked!
Wai Ping keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barboozer.
Wai Ping steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Wai Ping is still on wobbly legs! Can Barboozer finish him?
Barboozer blocks a head kick by Wai Ping.
Barboozer feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Wai Ping lands a high kick!
Wai Ping seems to have recovered his senses.
Wai Ping misses with a body kick.
Barboozer throws a quick counter head kick but Wai Ping was just out of range.
Wai Ping tries a low kick but Barboozer avoids it.
Wai Ping will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Barboozer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wai Ping misses with a body shot.
#CL#
Barboozer clinches.
Barboozer is trying to stall.
Wai Ping gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T3#
Wai Ping can't find room to land a body shot as Barboozer controls the action.
I was talking to Barboozer's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Barboozer leaning against his opponent.
Wai Ping lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barboozer backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Barboozer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wai Ping utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Barboozer misses with a punch to the body.
Wai Ping lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Barboozer or not.
Wai Ping throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Wai Ping manages to break the clinch.
Barboozer takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Barboozer takes one to the side of the head.
Wai Ping walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Barboozer checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wai Ping throws a shot to the body.
A leg kick checked by Barboozer.
Barboozer throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wai Ping counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barboozer just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Barboozer misses the target.
Wai Ping throws out a counter right but Barboozer avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Barboozer connects with a high kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barboozer throws a hook but Wai Ping avoids it easily.
Decent striking displayed by Wai Ping there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Barboozer.
Wai Ping is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Barboozer with a body shot.
Wai Ping throws an overhand right that lands on Barboozer's shoulder, as Barboozer tries to avoid the shot.
Barboozer checks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Barboozer.
Wai Ping lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lu Wai Ping seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wai Ping tries a head kick but it misses.
Barboozer misses with the combination.
Wai Ping looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Barboozer moves out of range as Wai Ping throws a body kick.
Barboozer swings away with a body shot that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lu Wai Ping dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lu Wai Ping's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Wai Ping tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Barboozer is able to avoid easily.
Wai Ping throws a big shot that misses.
Wai Ping keeps Barboozer at a distance using the push kick.
That kick from Wai Ping tenderised Barboozer's leg. Barboozer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barboozer wants to slow Wai Ping down by chopping away at his legs.
Wai Ping throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Barboozer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wai Ping scores with a jab.
Barboozer blocks a jab.
Barboozer slips a straight right by Wai Ping.
Wai Ping thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Barboozer if he has to take too many more of those.
A low kick lands for Barboozer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barboozer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wai Ping circles away quickly and effectively.
Wai Ping takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wai Ping takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wai Ping scores with a body shot.
Wai Ping thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Wai Ping with a nice cross.
Wai Ping darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Barboozer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wai Ping appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wai Ping misses with an uppercut.
Wai Ping thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Barboozer if he has to take too many more of those.
Wai Ping scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barboozer 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.
#CUT#That has opened up Lu Wai Ping's cut even more.
Wai Ping swinging wildly here.
Barboozer slips under a jab.#CL#
Barboozer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Barboozer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wai Ping blocks a body shot from Barboozer.
Wai Ping blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Barboozer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Wai Ping.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Barboozer takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #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!
Barboozer scores a nice knee to the body.
Wai Ping letting Barboozer take a breather here.
Wai Ping struggles to land a body shot inside as Barboozer controls his hands.
Barboozer unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wai Ping lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Barboozer looking to slow down the pace here.
Barboozer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wai Ping is defending well for now.
Wai Ping misses with an elbow strike.
Barboozer is leaning against Wai Ping and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wai Ping on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Barboozer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wai Ping avoids it.
Barboozer is struggling to control the position.
Barboozer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wai Ping's elbow.
Edson Barboozer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Barboozer is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wai Ping is keeping busy.
A short right from Wai Ping on the inside.
Wai Ping swings wildly with an uppercut but Barboozer uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Barboozer tries to work over Wai Ping's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wai Ping lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barboozer backwards.
Knees in the clinch landing for Barboozer.
Barboozer avoids a wild elbow strike from Wai Ping.
Barboozer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wai Ping is defending well for now.
Wai Ping lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Barboozer stalling.
A head punch on the inside from Wai Ping fails to land.
Barboozer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wai Ping.
Barboozer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wai Ping blocks it with crossed arms.
Wai Ping tries to work over Barboozer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barboozer trying to land knees to the body.
Wai Ping landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2#
Wai Ping's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barboozer misses with a low kick.
Wai Ping keeps the fight on the outside.
Lu Wai Ping is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wai Ping lands a slapping body shot.
#T4#
A nice combination there by Wai Ping.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barboozer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wai Ping throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Barboozer was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Barboozer moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice shot by Wai Ping.
Barboozer throws a body punch but Wai Ping moves out of range.
Wai Ping swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barboozer throws a lazy uppercut
and Wai Ping connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wai Ping lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lu Wai Ping seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barboozer swinging wildly here.
Barboozer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wai Ping manages to avoid it.
Barboozer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wai Ping to score with a decent uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Barboozer.
Wai Ping jabs Barboozer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wai Ping connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lu Wai Ping showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lu Wai Ping's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Barboozer looks to score with a jab to the body but Wai Ping is just out of range.
Wai Ping showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barboozer.
Barboozer throws the kick towards the body but Wai Ping avoids it.
Barboozer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wai Ping paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barboozer needs to keep his hands up - Wai Ping had a free shot at his head there.
Wai Ping lands a nice hook to Barboozer's body. Barboozer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Barboozer swinging wildly here.
Wai Ping has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barboozer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wai Ping fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barboozer.
Wai Ping uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barboozer.
Wai Ping scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wai Ping misses with a body kick.
Barboozer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Barboozer walks into a straight right hand from Wai Ping.
Wai Ping has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wai Ping wants to slow Barboozer down by chopping away at his legs.
Barboozer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
An inside leg kick lands from Wai Ping.
Barboozer takes one to the side of the head.
Barboozer misses with a low kick.
Wai Ping misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wai Ping turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barboozer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Barboozer checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wai Ping checks a leg kick.
Wai Ping works the jab nicely.
Wai Ping lands a lovely overhand right.#ROC2#Barboozer is rocked!
Wai Ping cracks Barboozer with a hook to the temple - Barboozer is on wobbly legs here! Wai Ping swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Barboozer falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Wai Ping wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lu Wai Ping!
As Lu Wai Ping got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I Got 2 More Fights To Go And I’m Retiring '. |
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Event:
SMASH: Perkele vs Kneeland
Date: Feb 04, 2022 |
#R1#
Barboozer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tarantino is out of range.
Tarantino digs a good body shot into Barboozer's ribs.
Quintet Tarantino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tarantino lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barboozer circles away quickly and effectively.
Barboozer throws a body shot but no joy.
Tarantino scores with a jab.
Tarantino lunges at Barboozer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barboozer's hand.
Tarantino defending well as Barboozer loads up on a big left hand. #TD#
Tarantino darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Tarantino wants to control but Barboozer is keeping him busy.
Barboozer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tarantino lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tarantino passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T1#
Barboozer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tarantino lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Barboozer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tarantino misses with the ground and pound.
Tarantino postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Barboozer avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Tarantino.
Barboozer is not content to let Tarantino control the position. #T2#
Barboozer is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Tarantino working the body and head with strikes.
Barboozer taking a bit of punishment here - Tarantino scoring with strikes.
Tarantino trying to control the position but Barboozer is working away.
Barboozer tries to buck Tarantino off but Tarantino is having none of it.
Barboozer is not content to let Tarantino control the position.
Barboozer taking punishment in the form of punches.
Tarantino 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.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Barboozer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tarantino tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Tarantino scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Barboozer is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Tarantino can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quintet Tarantino!
A very excited looking Quintet Tarantino made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Honor Begins
Date: Dec 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Barboozer throws a body punch but Baby moves out of range. #KD2#
Barboozer drops Baby with a right and a left! Barboozer comes rushing in but Baby regains his composure and manages to keep Barboozer in guard.
#CUT2#It looks like Maxxy Baby has been cut.
Barboozer slips nicely into half guard.
Baby is trying to stand.
Barboozer controlling the action here.
Baby is trying to stand up here but Barboozer is controlling him well.
Barboozer works his way into full mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baby is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Barboozer landing strikes from the mount and Baby is in trouble! #SUB2#
Baby defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Barboozer.
Baby squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Baby trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Baby stops Barboozer from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Barboozer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Baby is looking to escape. #T1#
Barboozer raining down shots from the mount!
Barboozer wants to control the pace but Baby is squirming around nicely.
We've been hearing good reports from Baby'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.
Baby is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Barboozer looking to control but Baby is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Baby wants to get back to his feet.
Barboozer content just to control the position here.
Baby tries to buck Barboozer off but he can't manage it. #T2##ES#
Baby bucks up and throws Barboozer to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Baby fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barboozer cracks Baby with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Baby tries to clinch but Barboozer moves out of range.
Baby swings for the body but Barboozer moves out of range.
Barboozer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Baby is looking to clinch.
Baby scores with a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Baby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barboozer moves away.
Barboozer throws a head kick that misses.
Baby tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baby. Barboozer does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Barboozer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Baby throws a body punch but Barboozer moves out of range.
Baby uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Baby throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T3##CL#
Baby clinches up against the cage.
Barboozer lands a knee to the body.
Baby swings wildly with an uppercut but Barboozer uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Barboozer.
Baby misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barboozer trying to land knees to the body.
Baby scores with a nice hook to the head.
Barboozer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Baby throws a head punch that misses.
Baby tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Barboozer smiles and moves away.
Barboozer throws a head kick but Baby moves out of range.
Barboozer stuns Baby with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Baby takes a swing at Barboozer's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Baby moves into the clinch.
Baby lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Barboozer lands a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baby prevents a body shot from Barboozer.
A short right from Barboozer on the inside. #T4##BC2#
Barboozer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Baby has taken the fight to the clinch.
Barboozer tries to throw a body punch but Baby avoids it by throwing Barboozer back against the cage.
Baby jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Barboozer walks away with a smile on his face. Baby gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Barboozer misses with a kick to the body.
Maxxy Baby is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barboozer thuds a left hand into Baby's body.
Barboozer throws a hook but Baby blocks it.
Baby misses with a wild body shot.
Barboozer steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Baby.
Barboozer misses with a takedown attempt
and Baby cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barboozer throws a head kick that Baby semi-blocks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Baby looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Barboozer darts in and clinches Baby up against the cage.
Barboozer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Baby on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edson Barboozer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maxxy Baby's cut.
That's time! Baby's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Barboozer scores with a jab. Baby acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Baby fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barboozer scores with a nice strike.
Barboozer loads up on a big right hand but Baby slips the punch.#CL#
Baby moves into the clinch.
Baby misses with a punch on the inside.
Barboozer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Baby has a couple of punches blocked by Barboozer.
Barboozer wants to stall.
Baby misses with some punches.
Baby gets through Barboozer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Baby has a couple of punches blocked by Barboozer.
Barboozer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barboozer unloads a knee to the mid-section. Baby lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A head punch on the inside from Baby fails to land. #BC2#
Barboozer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Baby tries to clinch but Barboozer moves out of range.
Baby tries to clinch there but Barboozer circles away.
Barboozer throws out a counter right but Baby avoids it with no problem.
Barboozer scores with a body shot.
#T1#
Jab, jab by Barboozer - just one landing.
Barboozer looks to throw the jab but Baby is out of range.
Edson Barboozer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#KD2#
Barboozer connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Baby to the floor! Barboozer dives in looking for the finish!#ROC2#Baby is rocked!
Baby is not content to let Barboozer control the position.
Oh Baby is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Edson Barboozer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Baby is trying to stand up here but Barboozer is controlling him well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
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. Barboozer connects with a nice short shot to Baby's temple. #SUB2#
Barboozer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barboozer not doing much here.
Baby is trying to stand.
Baby seems to have got his legs back now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barboozer is looking to advance position but Baby won't allow it.
Barboozer is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Baby is staying active underneath Barboozer, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
Barboozer scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Barboozer is looking to take a break and control but Baby is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baby tries to kick Barboozer off but Barboozer keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Barboozer is working for a submission of some sort.
Barboozer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Baby keeps working.
Baby looks like he's trying to stand up.
Barboozer perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Barboozer lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Baby looks like he's trying to stand up.
Barboozer trying to mount his opponent but Baby defends it. #T3#
Baby wants to get back to his feet.
Barboozer looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Barboozer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Barboozer is keen to just control but Baby is a slippery customer.
Barboozer stops Baby from getting back to his feet.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Barboozer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Baby scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Barboozer swats away the attempt to clinch by Baby.
Baby is looking to wear down Barboozer with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Barboozer misses with an uppercut.
Baby throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Barboozer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barboozer was well out of range. Poor timing from Baby.
Barboozer throws a fast counter high kick but Baby manages to duck under it in time.#T4#
Baby steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Barboozer. That one must have hurt.#CL#
Baby gets a clinch.
Barboozer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Barboozer.
Maxxy Baby has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Barboozer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barboozer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barboozer is leaning against Baby and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Barboozer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Baby.
Barboozer landing knees to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baby takes a knee to the side of the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barboozer tries to land knees in the clinch but Baby avoids the damage to the body.
Barboozer has Baby pushed against the cage.
Baby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baby managing to block the knees to the body from Barboozer.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Baby misses with a punch on the inside.
Barboozer blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baby.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edson Barboozer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Maxxy Baby's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Barboozer has closed the distance and engaged Baby in a clinch.
Baby misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barboozer blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Baby.
Baby working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Barboozer - that landed with a thud.
Baby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good body shot from Barboozer.
Barboozer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baby.
Barboozer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Baby or not.
Baby avoiding damage as Barboozer throws knees to the body.
#BC2#
Barboozer manages to break the clinch.
Baby showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barboozer.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baby slips a straight right by Barboozer.
Barboozer scores with a jab.#KD2#
Barboozer knocks Baby to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?#T1#
Baby seems a little lost for a moment, as Barboozer dominates the positioning.
Baby tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Barboozer is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Baby is in real trouble.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Baby is trying to get back to his feet but Barboozer has full control of the position and if anything, Baby has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Barboozer lands shots from the back.
Our spies down at at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS inform us that Barboozer has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Baby is trying to get back to his feet but Barboozer has full control of the position and if anything, Baby has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Barboozer controls the action.#SUB2#
Baby showing good submission defense here.
Barboozer landing with strikes.
Baby is trying to get back to his feet but Barboozer has full control of the position and if anything, Baby has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Edson Barboozer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Barboozer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Baby is trying to get back to his feet but Barboozer has full control of the position and if anything, Baby has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Barboozer controls the action.
Baby is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Barboozer really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Baby.#T3#
Baby is trying to get back to his feet but Barboozer has full control of the position and if anything, Baby has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Baby is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Barboozer.
Baby is trying to stand back up.
What can Baby do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Baby is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Barboozer is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Baby trying to get back to his feet but Barboozer is in full control for now.
Baby is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Barboozer.
Baby trying to get back to his feet but Barboozer is in full control for now.
Barboozer trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Baby doesn't escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edson Barboozer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Barboozer 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edson Barboozer!
A very excited looking Edson Barboozer made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TWGC 34 (155lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jun 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Edson Barboozer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Chike Obi!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Shimada.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Barboozer darts in and clinches Obi up against the cage.#TD2#
Obi has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Barboozer uses from the top position.
Barboozer trying to control but Obi is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Obi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barboozer works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Barboozer wants to pass the guard but Obi is defending well.
Barboozer content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obi gets full guard.#T1#
Barboozer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Obi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barboozer sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Obi's guard.
Barboozer is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Obi looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Obi is defending against the submission attempts here by Barboozer.
Barboozer trying to pass the guard but Obi defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Obi manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
Barboozer passes into half guard.
Barboozer is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Obi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Barboozer is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Obi is trying to control but can't.
Obi 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.#SUB2#
Obi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barboozer pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Barboozer not doing much here.
Obi is looking to improve his position.
Barboozer trying to pass the guard but Obi defending well.
Obi trying to control from the bottom.
Barboozer passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barboozer (3) vs (0) Obi
Obi is looking to regain half guard here but Barboozer keeps moving and retains side control.
Obi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Barboozer off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barboozer (3) vs (4) Obi#SUB2#
Barboozer fending off the submission attempt from Obi.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SUB2#
Obi is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Barboozer has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Barboozer is trying to defend against the choke here but Obi has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Obi Tightens the hold and Barboozer taps out furiously! Obi displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chike Obi!
During a confident post fight interview, Chike Obi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
WPFA XLVI: Chakrit vs Thomas
Date: Dec 12, 2020 |
#R1#
Barboozer throws a jab but it's blocked by Tsavieva.
Tsavieva avoids a kick to the body.
Tsavieva takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tsavieva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barboozer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Barboozer scores with a head kick. Tsavieva tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT#It looks like Nikolai Tsavieva has been cut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Barboozer.
Tsavieva ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
Tsavieva gets a clinch.
Tsavieva is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Barboozer to keep the fight standing.
Tsavieva tries to pull guard but Barboozer forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Barboozer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tsavieva is defending well for now.
Barboozer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Barboozer trying to land knees 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!
Barboozer will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tsavieva up against the cage.
Barboozer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tsavieva.
#T1#
Barboozer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tsavieva is defending well for now.
Tsavieva is trying to pull guard but Barboozer has him pressed against the cage.
Edson Barboozer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikolai Tsavieva.
Tsavieva is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Barboozer to keep the fight standing.
Tsavieva tries to pull guard but Barboozer holds him up against the cage and eventually Tsavieva drops back down to his feet.
Barboozer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barboozer leaning against his opponent.
Barboozer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tsavieva is defending well for now.
Barboozer crunches a lovely knee into Tsavieva's ribcage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Barboozer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Barboozer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barboozer throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#T2#
Tsavieva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barboozer lands a head kick. Tsavieva smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tsavieva looks to land a left hand but Barboozer moved out of range nicely.
Tsavieva scores with a nice head shot.
Barboozer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tsavieva looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barboozer misses with a double jab
letting Tsavieva counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barboozer is looking to chop away at Tsavieva's legs.
Nice shot lands for Barboozer.
Tsavieva blocks a head kick by Barboozer.
Barboozer looks to score with a jab to the body but Tsavieva is just out of range.
Tsavieva looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tsavieva takes a swing at Barboozer's ribcage but misses.
Tsavieva jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tsavieva looks to throw the jab but Barboozer is out of range.
Barboozer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tsavieva. #T3#
Barboozer throws a head kick but Tsavieva moves out of range.
Barboozer throws a head kick but Tsavieva moves out of range.
Barboozer falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tsavieva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barboozer misses with a double jab
letting Tsavieva counter with a right hand.
Barboozer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tsavieva on the side of the head.
Tsavieva tries to clinch but Barboozer is having none of it.
Barboozer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Barboozer misses with a double jab
and Tsavieva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tsavieva wants to clinch up but Barboozer keeps it at a distance.
Tsavieva misses with a straight left.
Barboozer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tsavieva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tsavieva wants to clinch up but Barboozer keeps it at a distance.
Tsavieva has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Barboozer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tsavieva throws out a counter right but Barboozer avoids it with no problem.
Barboozer misses with a head kick.
Barboozer is breathing heavily.#T4#
Tsavieva connects with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tsavieva blocks a head kick by Barboozer.
Barboozer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Edson Barboozer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barboozer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tsavieva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barboozer was well out of range. Poor timing from Tsavieva.
Tsavieva takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Tsavieva scores with a jab.
Tsavieva is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Barboozer had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Tsavieva throws a hook to the side of Barboozer's head but Barboozer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Tsavieva does it's job there.
Barboozer looks for the body kick but Tsavieva saw that one coming.
Barboozer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It seemed like Tsavieva was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barboozer tries a head kick but it misses.
Barboozer throws a head kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Tsavieva on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barboozer. Tsavieva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tsavieva throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Barboozer on the side of the head.
Tsavieva 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.#CL#
Barboozer clinches.
Barboozer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tsavieva avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edson Barboozer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nikolai Tsavieva's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Tsavieva moves into range and connects with a jab.
A head kick misses from Barboozer.
Barboozer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barboozer lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Barboozer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Edson Barboozer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barboozer throws a head kick that misses.
Tsavieva looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tsavieva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barboozer.
Edson Barboozer is winning the standup battle so far.
Barboozer missing with a left hand there. Tsavieva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barboozer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tsavieva can do to turn this around?
Barboozer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tsavieva jabs Barboozer right on the nose. Barboozer blinks but takes it well.#CL2#
Tsavieva drives through and clinches with Barboozer against the cage.
#TD2#
Tsavieva jumps guard.
We've been hearing that Barboozer has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Tsavieva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Tsavieva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barboozer defends it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barboozer sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1##SUB2#
Barboozer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tsavieva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barboozer has managed to get both his arms back between Tsavieva's legs - danger averted.
Barboozer stands and throws Tsavieva's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tsavieva is looking for a sweep.
Barboozer has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Barboozer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Barboozer has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Barboozer scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#T2#
Barboozer scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Tsavieva?
Barboozer punishing his opponent with strikes.
Barboozer looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tsavieva tries to hold on but Barboozer pushes him away.
Barboozer takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SU#
Barboozer is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet! #T3#
Tsavieva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#KD#
Barboozer lands a head kick that stumbles Tsavieva and the fighters go to the mat. #ROC#Tsavieva is rocked!
Barboozer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tsavieva is still in real trouble! Can Barboozer finish him?#SUB2#
Barboozer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tsavieva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barboozer has managed to get both his arms back between Tsavieva's legs - danger averted.
Barboozer tries to free his leg and advance position but Tsavieva is retaining full guard.
Tsavieva seems to have recovered his senses.
Tsavieva can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Barboozer controls the pace.#SUB2#
Tsavieva is looking for a triangle but Barboozer pushes his legs off easily.
Barboozer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4##SUB2#
Tsavieva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barboozer is aware though and is defending well.
Barboozer sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Barboozer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barboozer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Barboozer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Edson Barboozer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barboozer pushes down on Tsavieva's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tsavieva wants to control but Barboozer is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edson Barboozer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nikolai Tsavieva's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Barboozer throws a sloppy head kick and Tsavieva moves out of range easily.
Tsavieva scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barboozer doesn't seem bothered though.
Barboozer tries a head kick but it misses.
Barboozer throws a low kick but Tsavieva moves out of range easily.
Tsavieva blocks a head kick by Barboozer.
Barboozer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barboozer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barboozer gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tsavieva counters with a nice body shot.
Tsavieva throws a hook to the side of Barboozer's head but Barboozer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tsavieva changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tsavieva digs a good hook to Barboozer's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsavieva cracks Barboozer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tsavieva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barboozer.
Barboozer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tsavieva moves away.
A jab from Tsavieva does it's job there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barboozer misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tsavieva throws a jab but it's blocked by Barboozer. #T1#
Tsavieva connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barboozer. Barboozer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Barboozer throws an overhand right that lands on Tsavieva's shoulder, as Tsavieva tries to avoid the shot.
Tsavieva scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL2#
Tsavieva clinches up against the cage.
Barboozer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barboozer scores with a shot to the side of Tsavieva's head.
Barboozer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC#
Barboozer breaks the clinch.
Barboozer lands a high kick!
Barboozer misses with a looping left.
Barboozer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tsavieva.
Tsavieva misses with a looping left.
Barboozer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice uppercut there from Tsavieva.
Barboozer misses with a body kick.
Edson Barboozer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Barboozer throws a head kick but Tsavieva moves out of range.
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!
Barboozer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tsavieva.#CL2#
Tsavieva forces Barboozer back against the cage and clinches.
Tsavieva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barboozer's elbow.
Edson Barboozer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tsavieva managing to block the knees to the body from Barboozer.
Barboozer throws a punch but it's blocked by Tsavieva.
Tsavieva tries to throw a body punch but Barboozer avoids it by throwing Tsavieva back against the cage.
Tsavieva avoiding damage.
Tsavieva blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T3#
Barboozer landing knees to the body.
Barboozer slowing the pace effectively.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barboozer.
Tsavieva is trying to pull guard but Barboozer has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Barboozer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barboozer throws a head kick but Tsavieva moves out of range.
Tsavieva looks to throw the jab but Barboozer is out of range.
Nikolai Tsavieva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tsavieva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barboozer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barboozer is looking to counter with head kicks.
Barboozer slips under a jab from Tsavieva.
Tsavieva wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tsavieva wants to clinch up but Barboozer keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Barboozer was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tsavieva.
Tsavieva throws a hook but Barboozer blocks it.#T4#
Tsavieva throws a big shot that misses.
Barboozer lands a head kick. Tsavieva smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Barboozer scores with a jab to the head.
Tsavieva with a nice cross.
Barboozer throws a head kick but Tsavieva moves out of range.
Tsavieva looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barboozer throws a head kick but Tsavieva moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Barboozer.
Barboozer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tsavieva.
A head kick by Barboozer misses
and Tsavieva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barboozer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tsavieva moves away.
Barboozer misses with a head kick.
Tsavieva lands the left hand.
Nikolai Tsavieva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tsavieva!
Barboozer misses with a straight left.
Tsavieva works over Barboozer's head and body with a nice combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nikolai Tsavieva.
Well Barboozer 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edson Barboozer!
Edson Barboozer decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
The Island Season 11, 170 lbs, Round 2
Date: Oct 09, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barboozer digs a good hook to Mulder's body.
Mulder definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Barboozer plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Edson Barboozer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mulder will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Barboozer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
so Mulder counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mulder is in close to Barboozer's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Barboozer looking for a sweep. Not yet Barboozer, not yet.
Barboozer is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mulder throwing strikes from guard but Barboozer blocks nicely.
Mulder tries to free his leg and advance position but Barboozer is retaining full guard.
Mulder throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mulder landing with the ground and pound.
Barboozer wants to hit a sweep here but Mulder passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Barboozer there! #T1#
Mulder working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mulder cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Barboozer is looking to get to half guard.
Mulder with a couple of short strikes.
Barboozer is in a horrible position here. Mulder smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#ROC#Barboozer is rocked!
Barboozer wants to hold on but Mulder pushes him away.
Barboozer is still in real trouble! Can Mulder finish him?
Barboozer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Barboozer 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.
Mulder drops a big elbow. That's hurt Barboozer! More shots from Mulder and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Niek Mulder!
After the fight, Niek Mulder was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
The Island Season 11, 170 lbs, Round 1
Date: Oct 08, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Looter blocks a head kick by Barboozer.
It looked like Looter was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A punch combination from Looter misses.
Barboozer fakes the leg kick and cracks Looter in the body.
Barboozer throws a body kick that misses.
As Barboozer looks to move away, Looter throws a big counter combo but Barboozer just gets out of the way.
Looter wants to clinch.
Looter throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barboozer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Looter.
The crowd cheers as Barboozer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Looter doesn't seem phased though.
Barboozer scores with a kick to the midsection.
Barboozer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Looter walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Barboozer checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A jab from Looter misses.
A punch lands to the side of Looter 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barboozer lands with a hook. Looter tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Barboozer checks a low kick from Looter.
Barboozer now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Looter needs to keep his hands up - Barboozer had a free shot at his head there.#CL2#
Looter tries to keep at a distance but Barboozer has taken the fight into the clinch.
Looter tries to circle away but Barboozer has him pinned against the cage.#T1#
Barboozer cracks Looter with a nice body shot.
Barboozer controlling the action here for a moment.
Looter blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A hook to the body from Barboozer.
The referee is keeping an eye on Barboozer - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Looter tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
I was talking to Looter's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Barboozer lands a body shot.
Looter is breathing heavily.
Barboozer lands a nice shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Barboozer.
Good body shot from Barboozer.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Barboozer obliges.
Barboozer using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Barboozer with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Martin Looter has been cut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barboozer.
Barboozer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barboozer tries to land a knee to the head but Looter blocks with his arms.
Barboozer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Barboozer lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Barboozer.
Barboozer lands a nice knee to the body.
Barboozer'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.
Barboozer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Barboozer landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Barboozer scores with a shoulder strike.
Barboozer unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Barboozer crunches a lovely knee into Looter's ribcage.
A short body shot lands from Barboozer as the two fighters clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Barboozer.
Barboozer using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Barboozer.
#T3#
Barboozer is working Looter over against the cage.
Barboozer lands a knee to the body.
Barboozer lands a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Barboozer obliges.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barboozer.
Knees to the body from Barboozer.
Barboozer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Looter blocks it with crossed arms.
Barboozer dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Barboozer landing knees to the body.
Barboozer landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Looter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Knees to the body from Barboozer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barboozer lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Barboozer as the two fighters clinch.
A hook to the body from Barboozer.
Looter can't break the clinch.
Barboozer landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#T4#
Barboozer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Looter or not.
Barboozer putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Looter in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Barboozer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Barboozer.
Barboozer utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Barboozer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Barboozer is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barboozer.
A hook to the body from Barboozer.
Barboozer presses Looter against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Barboozer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barboozer is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Barboozer lands a body punch.
Barboozer crunches a lovely knee into Looter's ribcage.
Barboozer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Looters head.
Looter tries to break the clinch but Barboozer is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edson Barboozer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Martin Looter's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Barboozer throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Martin Looter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barboozer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#KD2#
Barboozer throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Looter stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Barboozer follows into mount! #ROC2#Looter is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barboozer controlling from mount.
Oh Looter is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barboozer takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Looter seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
What can Looter do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB2#
Barboozer is working for a rear naked choke. Looter is not defending it well and Barboozer has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Looter refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Looter's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Edson Barboozer!
Edson Barboozer decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
G | 45
Date: Sep 19, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barboozer throws a body punch but Doner moves out of range.
Doner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barboozer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Doner moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL2#
Barboozer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Doner, pushing him back against the cage.
Doner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barboozer backwards.
A shot in the inside from Doner.
Doner misses with some punches.
Doner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Doner on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Doner has a couple of punches blocked by Barboozer.
Doner swings wildly with an uppercut but Barboozer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doner jumps guard but Barboozer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barboozer looking to throw knees to the head but Doner is blocking nicely.
Doner struggles to land a body shot inside as Barboozer controls his hands.
Doner swings wildly with an uppercut but Barboozer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doner letting Barboozer take a breather here.
Barboozer putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Doner in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T1#
Barboozer digs a right hand into Doner's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Doner's gas tank.
Barboozer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Doner is breathing heavily.
Doner tries to pull guard but Barboozer won't allow it.
Doner swings wildly with an uppercut but Barboozer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barboozer lands a body punch.
Doner avoiding damage as Barboozer throws knees to the body.
Barboozer trying to land knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Barboozer.
Barboozer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Still in the clinch, Barboozer scores with a nice short uppercut.
I was talking to Doner's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Barboozer can't find room to land a body shot as Doner controls the action.
Barboozer dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Barboozer putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Doner in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Barboozer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Doner backwards. #T2#
Barboozer can't find room to land a body shot as Doner controls the action.
Barboozer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Doner or not.
Barboozer blocking some punches.
Doner blocks a body shot from Barboozer.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Barboozer obliges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barboozer stalls.
A short right from Barboozer on the inside.
Barboozer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Doner swings wildly with an uppercut but Barboozer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barboozer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Doner or not.
Barboozer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barboozer connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Skop Doner has been cut.
Barboozer crunches a lovely knee into Doner's ribcage.
Barboozer tries a body shot but Doner blocks it.
Barboozer crunches a lovely knee into Doner's ribcage.
Barboozer landing knees to the body.
#T3#
Barboozer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Barboozer stalling.
Barboozer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Doner has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Barboozer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Doner blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A right hand to the body from Barboozer.
Barboozer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barboozer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Knees to the body from Barboozer.
Barboozer scores a nice knee to the body.
Barboozer using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Barboozer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Barboozer unloads a knee to the mid-section. Doner lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Barboozer misses with a knee strike.
Barboozer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barboozer prevents a body shot from Doner. #T4#
Barboozer misses with a body punch.
Barboozer stalling the fight.
Barboozer cracks Doner with a nice body shot.
Doner blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Doner avoiding damage as Barboozer throws knees to the body.
Barboozer pushes Doner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barboozer.
Doner tries to pull guard but Barboozer won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Skop Doner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short body shot lands from Barboozer as the two fighters clinch.
Barboozer is working Doner over against the cage.
Barboozer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Barboozer lands a good knee to the midsection. Doner won't want to take too many of those.
A hook to the body from Barboozer.
Barboozer crunches a lovely knee into Doner's ribcage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barboozer working Doner over with knees to the body.
Barboozer utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edson Barboozer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Skop Doner'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#
Barboozer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Doner takes a swing at Barboozer's ribcage but misses.
Barboozer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Doner takes a jab right on the kisser.
Doner misses the body punch
and Barboozer finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Barboozer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Barboozer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Barboozer tests Doner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Doner takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barboozer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barboozer.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barboozer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Barboozer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Doner misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Barboozer gets a clinch. #T1#
Doner misses with a body punch.
Doner takes a knee to the side of the body.
Barboozer pushes Doner back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Barboozer obliges.
Barboozer can't find room to land a body shot as Doner controls the action.
Barboozer unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A short body shot lands from Barboozer as the two fighters clinch.
Barboozer lands a good knee to the midsection. Doner won't want to take too many of those.
Nice body punch from Barboozer - that landed with a thud.
Barboozer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Doner backwards.
Still in the clinch, Barboozer scores with a nice short uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barboozer.
Doner blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barboozer lands a nice uppercut.
Doner misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Doner. #T2#
Barboozer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Barboozer tries to throw a body punch but Doner avoids it by throwing Barboozer back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barboozer.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barboozer.
Barboozer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Doner blocks a body shot from Barboozer.
Doner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barboozer landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Good body shot from Barboozer.
Barboozer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Doner.
Doner has had enough of the clinch but Barboozer keeps him there for the moment.
Barboozer lands a body shot.
Barboozer works on Doner's body with a couple of short punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barboozer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Barboozer unloads a knee to the mid-section. Doner lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Barboozer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Doner has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Barboozer lands a left hand.
#T3#
Barboozer struggles to land a body shot inside as Doner controls his hands.
Doner is trying to push Barboozer away but Barboozer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Barboozer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barboozer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barboozer.
Barboozer is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Barboozer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Barboozer presses Doner against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Barboozer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short uppercut from Barboozer.
Barboozer looking to throw knees to the head but Doner is blocking nicely.
Barboozer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Doner backwards.
Barboozer using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Barboozer pressing his opponent against the cage.
Barboozer struggles to land a body shot inside as Doner controls his hands.
#T4#
Barboozer holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Barboozer scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barboozer lands with a short shot to the head.
Barboozer tries to land a knee to the head but Doner blocks with his arms.
Barboozer lands a shoulder strike.
Barboozer crunches a lovely knee into Doner's ribcage.
Barboozer stalling against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barboozer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Edson Barboozer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barboozer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Barboozer has Doner pushed against the cage.
Doner prevents a body shot from Barboozer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edson Barboozer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Skop Doner's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Barboozer. Doner shrugs it off though.
Barboozer explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Doner scores with a hook.
Barboozer tries to clinch but Doner moves out of range.
Doner is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Barboozer.
Edson Barboozer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barboozer lands with a kick to the ribs.
Barboozer throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Edson Barboozer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2#
Oooh a lovely combination from Barboozer sends Doner down but not out. Barboozer dives into side control looking to finish. #ROC2#Doner is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doner gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Oh Doner is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barboozer controlling the position easily from mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Doner seems to have got his legs back now.#T1##SU2#
Barboozer is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Doner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barboozer moves away.
Doner throws a jab when Barboozer was well out of range.
Barboozer wants to counter with a clinch but Doner pushes him away.
Barboozer scores with a kick to the midsection.
Barboozer throws out a powerful jab.
Barboozer slips under a jab from Doner.
Barboozer explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A thudding body kick lands there by Barboozer!
A thudding body kick lands there by Barboozer!
Doner will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#CL2#
Barboozer closes the distance and pushes Doner back into the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Barboozer obliges.
Nice body punch from Barboozer.
Barboozer lands with a good tight uppercut 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!
Barboozer lands an uppercut.
Skop Doner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Edson Barboozer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Barboozer lands a hook that snaps the head of Doner backwards.
Barboozer scores a nice knee to the body.
Doner throws a head punch that misses.
Barboozer tries to land knees in the clinch but Doner avoids the damage to the body.
Doner swings wildly with an uppercut but Barboozer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doner misses with a punch to the body.
Barboozer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barboozer missing with knees to the body.
Barboozer blocks a body shot from Doner.
Doner fails to pull guard.
#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Doner fails to land.
Doner is trying to pull guard but Barboozer turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Barboozer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barboozer presses Doner against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A frustrated look appears on Doner's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Barboozer.
Doner is trying to break the clinch but Barboozer is controlling him.
Doner working aggressively here.
Doner tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Skop Doner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barboozer is struggling to control the position.
Doner misses with a body punch.
#T4#
Barboozer blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barboozer.
A short body shot lands from Barboozer as the two fighters clinch.
Doner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barboozer landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Doner managing to block the knees to the body from Barboozer.
Barboozer prevents Doner from breaking the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barboozer.
Doner blocks a body shot from Barboozer.
Doner throws a head punch that misses.
Barboozer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Doner avoids it.#KD2#
Barboozer has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head and Doner goes down! Barboozer dives on top of him - Doner manages to get guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU2#
Barboozer stands up from Doner's guard - Barboozer perhaps looking for a knockout.
Barboozer throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Doner.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edson Barboozer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Barboozer 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 26:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 26:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edson Barboozer!
After winning the bout, Edson Barboozer thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Island Brawls 34
Date: Aug 15, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barboozer throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
English moves out of range as Barboozer throws a body kick.
Barboozer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
English uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barboozer.
English on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Barboozer lands the left hand.
Barboozer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of English 's head.#CUT#It looks like Jasper English has been cut.
Barboozer explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
An inside leg kick lands from Barboozer.
Barboozer circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! English drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Barboozer follows English 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 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edson Barboozer!
Edson Barboozer decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Island Brawls 24
Date: Jul 08, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGee fails with the takedown#KD#
and Barboozer counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends McGee down! Barboozer is looking to finish but McGee is intelligently defending himself. #ROC#McGee is rocked!#SU#
Barboozer gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Barboozer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McGee is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Barboozer looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Barboozer backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks McGee's temple! It sends McGee violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Barboozer celebrates and the doctors try to help McGee!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Edson Barboozer!
Edson Barboozer 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:
Island Brawls 17
Date: Jun 13, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kumi takes a kick to the side of the head.
Barboozer throws a leg kick but Kumi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kumi cracks Barboozer with a right hand to the side of the head.
A jab lands there for Kumi.
Barboozer throws the kick towards the body but Kumi avoids it.
Kumi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice body punch from Kumi.
Kumi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Barboozer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barboozer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barboozer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kumi checks it well.
Barboozer misses with a low kick.
Barboozer avoids the body shot from Kumi.
Kumi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barboozer misses with a body kick.
Barboozer throws a series of punches but Kumi avoids them all with ease.
Barboozer throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kumi counters with a right hand to the body.
Kumi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kumi checks the leg kick.
Barboozer misses with the body kick
and Kumi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Kumi thuds a left hand into Barboozer's body.
Barboozer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kumi checks it well.
Kumi is looking to counter punch.
Barboozer fakes the leg kick and cracks Kumi in the body.
Kumi checks a leg kick.
Barboozer throws a head kick that misses
and Kumi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barboozer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kumi closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Barboozer! Kumi dives in looking to finish! Barboozer is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sisa Kumi!
A very excited looking Sisa Kumi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Island Brawls 10
Date: May 20, 2020 |
#R1#
Balic shoots in for a takedown but Barboozer shows good takedown defense.
Barboozer swats away the attempt to clinch by Balic.
That kick from Barboozer tenderised Balic's leg. Balic is trying to keep his angry face on.
Balic shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Barboozer pinned against the cage. Barboozer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Barboozer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Balic shoots in for a double leg but Barboozer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Edson Barboozer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ismet Balic.
The fighters circling - Barboozer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Balic throws out a counter right but Barboozer avoids it with no problem.
Barboozer throws a head kick that Balic semi-blocks.
#CUT#
It looks like Ismet Balic has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balic slips a straight right by Barboozer.
Barboozer fakes the leg kick and cracks Balic in the body.
Barboozer just misses with a punch to the body.
Balic has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Barboozer throws a head kick that misses
and Balic counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice body kick from Barboozer.#T1#
Barboozer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Balic darts in looking for a takedown but Barboozer gets double underhooks and turns Balic into the cage.
Barboozer 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.
Barboozer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Balic.
Barboozer lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Barboozer connects with a leg kick. Balic looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Barboozer connects with a leg kick. Balic looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sloppy strikes from Barboozer. Those never looked like landing.
And Balic tries to counter it with a takedown but Barboozer pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Balic shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barboozer as he jumps to the side.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Balic. #T2#
Balic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Barboozer leaves Balic with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
As Balic tries to get set, Barboozer tries to push him back and clinch up but Balic manages to avoid the attempt.
Barboozer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Balic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barboozer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barboozer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Balic. That did some damage!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barboozer scores with a kick to the body.
Nice cross by Barboozer.
Barboozer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Balic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barboozer. Barboozer obviously looking to wear him down.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Balic.
Barboozer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
Barboozer misses with a straight left.
Balic is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Balic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barboozer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Balic tries to clinch but Barboozer is having none of it.
Balic takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Balic 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.
Balic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barboozer is fending him off so far but Balic persists. Nope, Barboozer circles away and we're back to standing.
Barboozer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barboozer wants it to stay on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Balic or perhaps it was just good defense by Barboozer, which made it look bad. #KD#
Barboozer throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Balic stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Barboozer follows into mount!
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!
Barboozer sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Barboozer dominating with strikes here.
Balic tries to lock up and control but Barboozer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Barboozer looking to control and managing it successfully.
Barboozer 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edson Barboozer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ismet Balic'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#
Balic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Barboozer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Balic can do to turn this around?
Barboozer circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Balic drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Barboozer follows Balic 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 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edson Barboozer!
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Event:
Island Brawls 7
Date: May 09, 2020 |
#R1#
Barboozer throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Magomedsharipov counters with a shoot takedown. Barboozer fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB#
Magomedsharipov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Barboozer is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Magomedsharipov, into his guard. #REVB##SU2#
Barboozer decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Magomedsharipov, up you get! #TD#
Magomedsharipov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES2#
Barboozer manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Magomedsharipov shoots in and bounces Barboozer off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Barboozer pushes Magomedsharipov off and scrambles back to his feet.
Barboozer looks to land a left hand but Magomedsharipov moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Magomedsharipov rushes Barboozer and presses him up against the cage.
Magomedsharipov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Magomedsharipov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Barboozer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Magomedsharipov is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aidamir Magomedsharipov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##BC2#
Barboozer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barboozer pushes Magomedsharipov away with a front kick.
Magomedsharipov is breathing heavily.
Barboozer lands with a thumping leg kick.
#KD2#
Barboozer sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Magomedsharipov to the ground! Barboozer dives into full mount looking to finish!#ROC2#
Magomedsharipov is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Aidamir Magomedsharipov has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barboozer postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Magomedsharipov bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Barboozer and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edson Barboozer!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 03, 2020 |
#R1#
Jamal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barboozer.
Jamal fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jamal throws a body shot but no joy.
Jamal misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Barboozer misses the target.
Barboozer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barboozer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jamal walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The fighters circling - Jamal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barboozer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Edson Barboozer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jamal tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barboozer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jamal with a body punch. A glancing blow.
No luck for Barboozer with that takedown attempt.
Jamal throws the left hand but Barboozer avoids the punch easily.
Barboozer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barboozer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jamal lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Barboozer moves into range and clinches up with Jamal.#T1#
Jamal takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jamal pushes Barboozer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barboozer is trying to break free.
Jamal has a couple of punches blocked by Barboozer.
Jamal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barboozer taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jamal swings wildly with an uppercut but Barboozer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barboozer blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Barboozer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barboozer walks into a left hand.
Barboozer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jamal darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jamal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barboozer was well out of range. Poor timing from Jamal.
A swing and a miss from Barboozer.
Barboozer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jamal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barboozer.
Good leg kick by Barboozer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jamal blocks a leg kick.#T2#
Jamal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jamal misses with a looping left.
Barboozer circles away from the clinch attempt
and Barboozer counters with a big head kick but Jamal shrugs it off.
Jamal scores with a jab to the body.
Albert Jamal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jamal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barboozer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jamal avoids the head kick by Barboozer.
Jamal swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jamal takes a swing at Barboozer's ribcage but misses.
Barboozer throws a leg kick but Jamal sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jamal misses with an uppercut.
Barboozer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jamal connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Barboozer scrambles back to his feet.
Barboozer is looking to chop away at Jamal's legs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barboozer. That's going to slow Jamal down.
Jamal throws a body shot but no joy.
Jamal takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T3#
Barboozer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jamal's sensitive parts.
Barboozer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Barboozer there as he acknowledges the shot.#ROC2#
Barboozer is rocked!
Jamal finds Barboozer's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Barboozer flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Jamal lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Barboozer will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Albert Jamal!
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