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Event:
145 Super Series
Date: Oct 10, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barushki tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rixon defends well and Barushki ends up having to push Rixon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Barushki has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
and Rixon counters with a single leg into guard. Barushki didn't expect that. #ES#
Barushki scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Barushki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rixon avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artur Barushki . That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Barushki gets caught napping as Rixon dives in and scores a takedown. Barushki manages to retain guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Barushki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rixon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barushki . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rixon trying to control the position from guard on top but Barushki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Barushki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barushki being controlled here, momentarily.
Barushki is trying to keep Rixon in close.
Rixon is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Barushki is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rixon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rixon looking to sit in guard and control but Barushki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Rixon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barushki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Barushki sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rixon wants to sweep but no luck.
Barushki wants to control from the top but Rixon keeps moving. #T3#
Barushki slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Barushki slips nicely into half guard.
Barushki wants to pass the guard but Rixon is defending well.
Rixon is trying to stand back up but Barushki is controlling him
Barushki perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Rixon wants to improve his position but Barushki is controlling well.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rixon darts in looking for a takedown but Barushki gets double underhooks and turns Rixon into the cage.
Barushki keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Barushki wants to clinch.
Barushki dives in and grabs Rixon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rixon pushes down on Barushki 's head and hops out.
Barushki fails with the takedown.
Rixon just misses with a punch to the body.
Barushki drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rixon sprawls and moves away.
Rixon has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rixon shoots in but Barushki avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Barushki tries to counter by clinching up but Rixon breaks away and moves out of range.#TD#
Barushki drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rixon wants to get back to his feet but Barushki passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artur Barushki dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Barushki tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Rixon counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rixon. #ES#
Barushki has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Rixon has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Barushki leaning against his opponent.
Barushki tries to throw a body punch but Rixon avoids it by throwing Barushki back against the cage.
Rixon is working for takedown but Barushki is calmly controlling the position for now.
Barushki pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rixon is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Barushki is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Barushki wants to get back to striking at distance but Rixon won't allow it.
#T1##BC2#
Rixon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rixon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD#
Barushki gets the takedown into side control. #ES2#
Rixon sneaks out the side door and pushes Barushki away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Barushki bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rixon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rixon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Barushki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rixon closes the distance and clinches up with Barushki , looking for a takedown. Rixon pushes Barushki against the cage but Barushki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Artur Barushki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Rixon.
Rixon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rixon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Artur Barushki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rixon is breathing heavily.
Rixon wants to land a leg kick but Barushki is out of range. #T2#
Rixon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Barushki circles away.
Barushki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barushki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Both fighters circling a little - Barushki finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Barushki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barushki feints a jab promting Rixon to slip. Barushki then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rixon slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Barushki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barushki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Barushki pushes Rixon up against the cage in a clinch.
Barushki pushes off an throws an elbow but Rixon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T3#
A frustrated look appears on Barushki 's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD2#
Rixon gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Barushki trying to control but Rixon postures up.
Rixon looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rixon trying to control from half guard but Barushki is working away.
Barushki is trying to get back to full guard.
Rixon tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The fighters are battling for position here. Barushki manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4#
Barushki is pulling down on Rixon's head to control his posture.
Rixon trying to move into half guard but instead Barushki has managed to sweep!#REVR##SU#
Barushki stands up from Rixon's guard - Barushki perhaps looking for a knockout.
A punch combination from Barushki misses.
Rixon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Barushki defends well and Rixon ends up having to push Barushki into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL#
Barushki closes the distance and pushes Rixon back into the cage.
Rixon looking for a takedown.
Barushki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rixon avoids it.
Barushki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rixon can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barushki drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rixon pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artur Barushki dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Barushki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rixon tries to clinch up
and Barushki makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Barushki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rixon follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Rixon is looking to clinch but Barushki is avoiding it.
Barushki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2#
and Rixon counters with a shoot takedown. Barushki fights it but they end up in guard. #ES#
Barushki wriggles free and stands up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rixon takes a swing at Barushki 's ribcage but misses.
Rixon darts in trying to clinch
and Barushki counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Barushki lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rixon at a distance.
Barushki lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Rixon.
#CL#
Barushki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rixon, pushing him back against the cage.
Barushki is pressed up against the cage. Rixon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Barushki down to the mat. Barushki avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rixon shoots in but no luck this time.
Rixon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rixon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rixon circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T2##CL#
Barushki darts in and clinches Rixon up against the cage.
Rixon tries to pull guard but Barushki holds him up against the cage and eventually Rixon drops back down to his feet.
Artur Barushki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Rixon.
Rixon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC#
Barushki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barushki avoids a punch combination nicely.
A low kick from Rixon is predictable there
and Barushki counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rixon throws a body punch but Barushki moves out of range.
Barushki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barushki shoots in and drives through. Rixon sprawls well.
Barushki throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Rixon counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rixon. #T3#
Barushki has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rixon preventing the sweep.
Barushki is pulling down on Rixon's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barushki keeping moving, preventing Rixon from controlling successfully. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rixon looking to sit in guard and control but Barushki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Barushki sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rixon keeping moving, preventing Barushki from controlling successfully.
Rixon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barushki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rixon is keeping the position for now.
Matthew Rixon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Artur Barushki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Rixon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Artur Barushki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barushki has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artur Barushki ! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heimer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Burke Heimer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left lands for Heimer .
Barushki looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Barushki throws a series of punches but Heimer avoids them all with ease.
Heimer connects with a nice looking jab.
A jab from Heimer does it's job there.#ROC2#Barushki is rocked!
Heimer cracks Barushki with a hook to the temple - Barushki is on wobbly legs here! Heimer swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Barushki falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Heimer wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Burke Heimer !
An out of breath Burke Heimer thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
RRFC Challengers 42
Date: Jul 01, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Dorestad looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barushki is fending him off so far but Van Dorestad persists. Nope, Barushki circles away and we're back to standing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Barushki .
Van Dorestad closes this distance looking for a takedown but Barushki circles away.#TD#
Van Dorestad darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Van Dorestad is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Barushki has managed to free his arm - good work.
Barushki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Van Dorestad is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Barushki has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Van Dorestad is looking for a kimura here.
Barushki slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1#
Van Dorestad stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barushki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Van Dorestad with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Van Dorestad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barushki is keeping the position for now.
Van Dorestad wants to control from the top but Barushki keeps moving.
Van Dorestad is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Barushki is controlling Van Dorestad's posture.
Barushki keeping moving, preventing Van Dorestad from controlling successfully.
Barushki is trying to control the position but Van Dorestad postures up. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Van Dorestad postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Barushki is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Van Dorestad, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Van Dorestad throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Van Dorestad is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Van Dorestad is looking for a triangle but Barushki pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Barushki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Van Dorestad working a defensive guard here.
#T3##SUB#
Van Dorestad is looking for a triangle but Barushki pushes his legs off easily.
Van Dorestad looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Van Dorestad is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Barushki frees his head nicely. Oh but Van Dorestad has switched to an armbar! Barushki is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Guido Van Dorestad! |
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Event:
RRFC Fight Night 31
Date: May 03, 2020 |
#R1#
Krouse fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Barushki leaves Krouse with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Krouse shoots in but Barushki avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Krouse. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krouse shoots in looking for a takedown. Barushki tries to sprawl out of it but Krouse keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Barushki manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Krouse misses with a wild combination.
Barushki avoids the head kick by Krouse.
Krouse misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krouse shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barushki defends it nicely.
Krouse looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barushki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD2#
Barushki fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Krouse to the ground. Barushki is now in Krouse's guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Krouse manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T1##TD2#
Krouse is fighting off a takedown attempt but Barushki is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Krouse to the mat. Krouse regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Barushki controlling from the top position.
Barushki works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Barushki looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Barushki tries to pass to full mount but Krouse defends it. #T2#
Krouse wants to get back to his feet.
Barushki keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Krouse looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barushki looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Barushki landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Barushki is looking for a kimura but Krouse is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barushki to get the leverage.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T3#
It looks like Barushki might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Krouse wants to get back to full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krouse gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Krouse is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barushki defends well.#SUB#
Barushki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Krouse has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barushki has managed to get both his arms back between Krouse's legs - danger averted.
Barushki controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Krouse is defended easily by Barushki .
Barushki looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Krouse fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Krouse is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Barushki closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Barushki breaks from the clinch.
Barushki keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Barushki has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krouse is trying to force a seperation but Barushki has the dominant position.
Krouse tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Barushki just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Barushki drags the fight down to the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artur Barushki dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Krouse changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barushki tries to avoid it but Krouse manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barushki to the ground. Barushki escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
David Krouse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Barushki . No joy for Krouse on that attempt.
Barushki lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Krouse shoots in for a double leg but Barushki sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Krouse. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Barushki shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Barushki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Krouse trying to keep a closed guard but Barushki is proving a slippery customer.
Barushki must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Barushki stopping the sweep attempt from Krouse.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barushki looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Barushki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SU2#
Barushki gets to his feet - Krouse follows without any prompting.
Krouse fails with a takedown attempt.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Krouse shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Krouse.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Barushki clinches up with Krouse and pushes him back against the cage.
Krouse has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Barushki after a bit of a struggle.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Barushki just misses with a elbow thrown towards Krouse's brow. #TD2#
Barushki lands a takedown into guard.
Barushki won't allow Krouse to sweep him here. #SUB#
Krouse had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barushki defends it easily.
Krouse 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.#T3##SU2#
Barushki gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD2#
Krouse gets caught flat footed, as Barushki shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Barushki 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.
Barushki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Barushki chips away with some ground and pound.
Barushki controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
Krouse trying to keep a closed guard but Barushki is proving a slippery customer.
Barushki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SU2#
Barushki stands and steps away. Krouse gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2#
Krouse gets tackled into the cage by Barushki . Barushki maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Barushki ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Barushki no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Barushki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Krouse is one step ahead there.
Barushki is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artur Barushki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Barushki throws a body shot but no joy.
Krouse attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Barushki tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Barushki darts in and clinches Krouse up against the cage.#TD2#
Barushki pulls guard effortlessly.
Krouse looking to pass the guard. #ES2#
Barushki manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Barushki has Krouse pressed against the cage, preventing Krouse from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Come on Barushki - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krouse tries to score a body lock takedown but Barushki shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Barushki manages to break the clinch.
Krouse avoids the body shot from Barushki .
#T1#
Krouse misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Barushki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Krouse shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Barushki sprawls well. Barushki wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Krouse gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Krouse. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krouse misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Barushki counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Barushki ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Barushki no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Barushki has his hands on Krouse's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Krouse avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Krouse preventing the sweep.
Artur Barushki has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Barushki is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Barushki works his way into full mount!
Krouse really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Barushki controlling from mount. #T3#
Krouse wants to hold on but Barushki pushes him away.
Krouse is trying to escape the mount.
Barushki thowing shots but they're missing. #SUB2#
Barushki jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Krouse manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Barushki working the strikes but Krouse uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Barushki slips a nice elbow through Krouse's hands, connecting with Krouse's forehead.
Krouse is trying to stand back up but Barushki is controlling him
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Barushki working his ground and pound in the gym.
Krouse is trying to maintain the position but Barushki is very close to passing his half guard.
Barushki not doing much here.
Krouse is looking to control Barushki 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Krouse avoid being mounted?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Krouse has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Barushki escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Barushki !
And that's the end of the fight!
Artur Barushki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Barushki has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artur Barushki !
In defeat, David Krouse stepped up to the mic, saying 'oof'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Kelly closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Barushki quickly recovers to half guard.
Kelly working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Barushki wants to get back to full guard.
Kelly trying to pass the guard but Barushki defending well.
Barushki trying to hold on to Kelly's head to control him but Kelly postures up.
Barushki preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Kelly wants to stand up but Barushki is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barushki has hold of Kelly's hands but Kelly slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T1#
Kelly is looking to take a break and control but Barushki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kelly keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Barushki is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kelly scores with a couple of nice shots.
Barushki regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barushki keeping moving, preventing Kelly from controlling successfully.
Barushki has Kelly pulled in close to control his posture.
Kelly wants to stand but Barushki is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kelly wants to control from the top but Barushki keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Barushki controlling Kelly's posture. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Barushki tries to clinch but Kelly moves out of range.
Kelly swats away the attempt to clinch by Barushki .#TD2#
Kelly looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kelly working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Barushki 's thigh. Barushki counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Kelly landing some decent shots from guard. #T3##SUB2#
Kelly postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Barushki is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kelly, into his guard. #REVR#
Barushki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Kelly working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Barushki has passed into half guard!
Kelly wants to control but Barushki is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Kelly tries to roll over but Barushki keeps him under control.#SUB#
Barushki is working for a submission of some sort.
Barushki is controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Barushki is trying to work for a kimura but Kelly is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ryan Kelly will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Barushki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barushki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kelly manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kelly unleashes a big counter combination but Barushki bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kelly displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Barushki .
Kelly shoots in looking for a takedown but Barushki manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kelly's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Barushki shoots for a takedown but Kelly saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Kelly drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Barushki throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly misses with a kick to the body.
#CL2#
Kelly has taken the fight to the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Kelly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barushki scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
Barushki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kelly but Kelly pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artur Barushki . That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kelly is defended easily by Barushki .
Kelly misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL#
Barushki takes the fight into the clinch.
Barushki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kelly has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Kelly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barushki shoots in and drives through. Kelly sprawls well.#T2#
Barushki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kelly circles away.#TD2#
Kelly shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
Barushki kicks Kelly off and gets back to his feet.
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!#CL2#
Kelly closes the distance and pushes Barushki back into the cage.
Barushki trying to land knees to the body.
Barushki wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kelly has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Barushki after a bit of a struggle.
Kelly prevents the takedown attempt.
Kelly is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Barushki is defending well.#TD#
Barushki manages to pull guard.
#T3#
Barushki is looking to stand up but Kelly isn't so interested in that idea.
Kelly trying to control but Barushki is working from the bottom.
Kelly tries to free his leg and advance position but Barushki is retaining full guard.
Kelly postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kelly trying to control but Barushki is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Barushki is trying to control the position but Kelly postures up.
Kelly wants to stand but Barushki has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kelly wants to pass the guard but Barushki is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kelly lands with a slapping head kick.
Barushki tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kelly scores with a head kick.
#ROC2#
Barushki is rocked!#CL2#
Kelly rushes Barushki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Oh Barushki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD2#
Kelly gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Barushki regains guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barushki is on top in guard.
#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ryan Kelly will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##CL2#
Kelly fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Barushki , pushing him back against the cage.
Kelly has Barushki pushed against the cage.#BC2#
Kelly breaks from the clinch.
Barushki seems to have got his legs back now.
Barushki dives in for a single leg takedown but Kelly sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Barushki fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barushki shoots in looking for a takedown. Kelly tries to sprawl out of it but Barushki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kelly manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artur Barushki . That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Kelly moves into the clinch.#T1##BC2#
Kelly breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barushki moves in looking to clinch but Kelly pushes him off.#TD2#
Kelly scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Barushki is trying to control but can't.
Kelly really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barushki . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Barushki moves into full guard.
Kelly cracks Barushki with a solid left hand.
Barushki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kelly looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Barushki pulls Kelly in close to his closed guard and prevents Kelly from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kelly has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kelly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barushki has momentary wrist control but Kelly slips an elbow through the middle.
Barushki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kelly connects with a couple of short punches.
Kelly is looking to work some ground and pound but Barushki has wrist control.#T3#
Barushki wants to stand but Kelly is controlling the position.
Barushki is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Kelly closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kelly looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Kelly breaks the clinch.
Barushki tries for a takedown but Kelly circles away easily
and Kelly counters with a two punch combo.
Kelly rushes Barushki and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Barushki is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Kelly piles on the pressure and Barushki crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Kelly!
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