Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Krylov vs Barkley
Date: Aug 04, 2024

#R1#
Barkley misses with a straight right.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barkley.
Krylov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barkley.
Krylov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A lazy body kick from Barkley
and Krylov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Krylov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Barkley throws a body kick that misses
and Barkley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barkley throws an overhand right that lands on Krylov's shoulder, as Krylov tries to avoid the shot.
Barkley lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Krylov moves out of range of the strikes.
A leg kick checked by Krylov.
Barkley pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#TD#
Krylov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Barkley!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Krylov tries for a kimura but Barkley is defending well. #SUB#
Krylov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Barkley knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1##SUB#
Krylov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Barkley is looking to regain half guard here but Krylov keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Krylov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Barkley knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Krylov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Krylov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Barkley, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Krylov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Barkley is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Barkley is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Krylov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Krylov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3#
Krylov trying to control the action but Barkley is working from the bottom.
Barkley can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Krylov tries for a kimura but Barkley is defending well. #SUB#
Krylov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Krylov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Krylov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Krylov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Krylov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Barkley is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Barkley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Krylov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Barkley tries to buck Krylov off but Krylov is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krylov working away.
Barkley tries to buck Krylov off but Krylov is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Krylov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Krylov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Barkley throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Krylov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Krylov works his way into full mount! #SUB#
Krylov is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Barkley has managed to escape the submission attempt. #SUB#
Krylov goes for an armbar but Barkley turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Barkley.
Krylov has control of Barkley's left arm, preventing Barkley from doing any damage. #SUB#
Krylov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barkley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1##SUB#
Krylov working for submissions but it's allowed Barkley to get to half guard.
Krylov works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Krylov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Krylov is trying to control the position but Barkley postures up.
Krylov keeping moving, preventing Barkley from controlling successfully.
Barkley showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Barkley won't allow Krylov to sweep him here. #SUB#
Krylov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barkley is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Barkley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Krylov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barkley has managed to get both his arms back between Krylov's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Krylov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Barkley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Krylov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T3#
Krylov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Barkley! #SUB#
Krylov working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Barkley is desperately trying to improve his position but Krylov has a good base and remains in mount.
Krylov wants to control the pace but Barkley is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Krylov goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Barkley turns into him and now he's in Krylov's guard.
Barkley trying to control the position from guard on top but Krylov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB#
Krylov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Krylov is looking to cinch up a triangle. Barkley throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Krylov's body to avoid the submission. Krylov has instead reached around Barkley's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Krylov arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Anton Krylov!
Anton Krylov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SMASH: Talvela vs Ruttu
Date: Jul 06, 2024

#R1#
Barkley connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barkley misses with a kick to the body.
Barkley with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lang checks a low kick from Barkley.
Barkley moves out of range as Lang strikes.
Lang connects with a solid leg kick.
Barkley throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Barkley thuds his shin into the meat of Lang's side.
Lang defending well as Barkley loads up on a big left hand.
A solid body kick from Barkley.
Lang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barkley.
Lang doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lang. Barkley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barkley is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lang checks a leg kick.
Lang checks the leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lang! But no joy.
Barkley fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Barkley has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Primal Concrete Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Barkley throws a body kick that misses.
Barkley clobbers Lang with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barkley bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lang's head.
Barkley goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Barkley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lang.
Barkley half committed to a counter leg kick.#T1#
Lang checks a leg kick nicely.
Barkley misses with a lunging right hand
and Lang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lang tries to clinch but Barkley is having none of it.
As Lang backs away, Barkley returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Barkley checks the leg kick.
Barkley throws a shot to the body.
Lang on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lang takes a swing at Barkley's ribcage but misses.
Barkley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barkley with a nice cross.
Lang staying out of range there.
A bone on bone clash there as Barkley blocks the leg kick.
Lang on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Barkley looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barkley.
Lang blocks a leg kick.
A big left from Lang misses.
Barkley fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lang checks it well.
Lang let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lang connects with an inside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barkley throws an off balance right hand
and Lang counters with a nice uppercut.
Nick Barkley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lang throws a jab when Barkley was well out of range.#T2#
Barkley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lang.
Barkley moves out of range of the strikes.
Barkley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Barkley misses.
Barkley thows a leg kick but Lang checks it
and Lang counters with a slapping leg kick.
Barkley lands with a straight right. Lang didn't see that one coming.
Lang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barkley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barkley is looking to land body kicks.
Good leg kick by Barkley.
Barkley throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lang.
Barkley misses with a body kick.
Barkley throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Barkley looks to land a left hand but Lang moved out of range nicely.
Lang slips under a jab.
Lang avoids a kick to the body.
Barkley misses with a right hand
and Lang counters with a straight right hand.
Lang misses with a looping right.
Barkley throwing a counter right hand but Lang manages to avoid it.
Lang ducks under a wild hook from Barkley.#T3#
Lang throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Barkley throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barkley lands a jab.
Lang throws a hook but Barkley avoids it easily.
Barkley scores with a leg kick.
Lang lands a nice looking body shot.
That kick from Barkley tenderised Lang's leg. Lang is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lang takes one on the button.
Lang misses with a looping right.
Lang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barkley.
Lang slips under a jab.
Barkley misses with a hook. Lang ducked under it nicely.
Lang's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Barkley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lang.
Barkley connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lang's hands.
Lang misses with a body shot
and Barkley counters with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barkley takes a swing at Lang's ribcage but misses.
Barkley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lang.
Barkley misses with a hook. Lang ducked under it nicely. #T4#
A shot to the liver by Barkley. Beautiful body shot.
Lang throws a hook but Barkley blocks it.
Barkley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lang tries to close the distance and clinch but Barkley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barkley throws an off balance right hand
and Lang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A lazy body kick from Barkley
and Lang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lang blocks a jab.
Nice cross by Barkley.
Lang shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lang lands a slapping body shot.
Lang takes one to the side of the head.
Barkley looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lang throws a body punch but Barkley moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barkley is looking to land body kicks.
Barkley ducks under a wild hook from Lang.
Barkley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A shot to the liver by Barkley. Beautiful body shot.
Barkley on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Barkley dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Barkley moves out of range of the strikes.
Lang dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barkley. That did some damage!
Barkley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lang can do to turn this around?
Lang scores with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Barkley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lang throws a low kick but it's checked well by Barkley.
Lang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barkley misses with a kick to the body
and Lang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barkley connects with a nice looking jab.
Barkley throws a leg kick but Lang sees it coming and moves out of range.
Barkley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barkley lands with an uppercut that bounces Lang off the cage and back into range.
Barkley misses with a leg kick
and Lang counters with a nice uppercut.
Barkley with a hook.
Barkley works Lang's body with a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barkley checks a leg kick nicely.
Barkley takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Barkley misses with a hook
and Lang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Barkley misses the target. #T1#
Barkley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lang.
Lang wants to clinch.
Lang misses with an uppercut. Barkley saw that one coming.
Barkley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lang manages to avoid it.
Nick Barkley is winning the standup battle so far.
Lang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barkley.
Lang throws out a counter right but Barkley avoids it with no problem.
Barkley avoids the body shot from Lang.
As Lang backs away, Barkley returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Barkley throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Barkley moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLang.
Lang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barkley throws out the jab.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Lang in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Lang misses with an uppercut
and Lang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A leg kick checked by Lang.
The fighters circling - Barkley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lang.
Barkley takes a swing at Lang's ribcage but misses.
Barkley swings widly with a right hand
letting Lang counter with a right hand.
Barkley misses with a low kick. #T2#
Barkley tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lang is able to avoid easily.
Lang misses with a body punch
and Barkley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barkley fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lang is out of range.
Lang feints a counter leg kick.
Lang attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lang moves out of range of the body kick.
Barkley throws a body shot but no joy.
Lang 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barkley on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Lang ducks under a wild hook from Barkley.
Barkley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lang misses with a leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Barkley finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Barkley looks to land a left hand but Lang moved out of range nicely.
Lang is looking to land body kicks.
Lang moves out of range of the body kick from Barkley.
Lang's jab looks to have found its range, popping Barkley under the eye.
Some bone on bone action there as Lang checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A nice side step and Lang releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T3#
Barkley connects with a body shot.
Lang on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barkley. Barkley obviously looking to wear him down.
Lang looks to land a right hand but Barkley moved out of range.
Barkley lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Barkley swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lang.
Barkley misses the shot to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Lang might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Barkley has got the better of the exchanges.
Barkley scores with a leg kick. #CL2#
Lang has managed to clinch.
Barkley blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Barkley.
Lang is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lang scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lang misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Barkley fails to land.
Barkley misses with the head strike.
Barkley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lang misses with the head strike.
Lang digs a right hand underneath Barkley's ribcage. Barkley let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lang working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Barkley.
Barkley lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barkley lands a hook that snaps the head of Lang backwards.
Barkley lands a body shot.
Barkley gets through Lang's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barkley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barkley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Lang.
Lang struggles to land a body shot inside as Barkley controls his hands.
Barkley works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Good body shot from Barkley.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lang.
Lang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barkley's elbow. #BC#
Barkley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barkley misses with a low kick as Lang jumps back.
Lang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barkley moves away.
Lang checks the leg kick nicely there.
Barkley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lang throws out the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Barkley dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Good leg kick by Barkley.
Clubber Lang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barkley looks to throw a body kick#CL2#
and Lang counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Barkley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barkley throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Barkley throws a shot from downtown. Lang moves away and avoids it.
Lang wants to counter the offense by Barkley and move into the clinch position.
Lang punishes Barkley's body with a nice straight punch.
Barkley finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lang takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lang throws a body punch but Barkley moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Barkley as he connects with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barkley. Lang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lang lands a front kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkley fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lang is out of range.
Lang steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Barkley.
Nice shot by Lang.
Barkley lands with a thumping leg kick.
Barkley fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Lang misses.
Barkley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Lang loads up on a big right hand but Barkley slips the punch.
Barkley catches Lang with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lang blocks the body kick.
Lang takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Barkley throws a chopping leg kick but Lang manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lang throws a looping overhand right but Barkley ducks down to avoid it.
Barkley throws a leg kick
and Lang counters with a straight right hand.
A solid body kick from Lang.
Lang rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barkley counters with a right hand to the body.
A swing and a miss from Lang.
Nice defenses there by Barkley.
An attempted straight right counter from Barkley misses the target.
Lang scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Barkley slips under a jab.
Barkley throws out a powerful jab.
Barkley misses with a hook. Lang ducked under it nicely.
Lang scores with a hook to the body. Barkley takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barkley ducks under a wild hook from Lang.#T2#
Lang checks a low kick from Barkley.
Lang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barkley.
Lang takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Barkley misses with an uppercut.
Barkley connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lang momentarily.
Lang tries to score with a low kick but Barkley moves his leg out of the way.
Lang throws a body punch but Barkley moves out of range.
Barkley throws a leg kick which misses Lang's front leg but catches the back leg as Lang tries to avoid it.
Lang throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A head kick misses from Lang.
Barkley lunges at Lang with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lang's hand.
Barkley smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Barkley scores with a leg kick. #CL2#
Lang gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lang on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T3#
Lang lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barkley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barkley tries to throw a body punch but Lang avoids it by throwing Barkley back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lang creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barkley lands a right hand.
Barkley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Barkley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lang misses with a straight left.
Both fighters circling a little - Barkley finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Barkley swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lang.
Barkley scores with the left hand. Lang knows he should have avoided that one.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lang.
Barkley looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Barkley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lang.
Barkley moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Lang clinches.
Lang prevents a body shot from Barkley. #T4#
Lang struggles to land a body shot inside as Barkley controls his hands.
Barkley has a couple of punches blocked by Lang.
Barkley tries to circle away but Lang has him pinned against the cage.
Barkley tries a body shot but Lang blocks it.
Lang tries to throw a body punch but Barkley avoids it by throwing Lang back against the cage.
Lang lands a hook that snaps the head of Barkley backwards.
Lang working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barkley scores with a shot to the side of Lang's head.
Lang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barkley's elbow.
Lang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lang.
Lang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barkley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Barkley lands a hook that snaps the head of Lang backwards.
Lang blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barkley lands a body punch.
Lang throws a head punch that misses.
Lang is leaning against Barkley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lang lands with a light punch inside.
Lang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barkley's elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nick Barkley.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Barkley, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Barkley!
Nick Barkley thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SMASH: Barkley vs Dredd 3
Date: Jun 08, 2024

#R1#
Barkley throws an off balance right hand
and Dredd counters with a straight right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Dredd misses the target. #CL2#
Dredd gets a clinch.
A short left from Barkley.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barkley.
I was talking to Barkley's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Barkley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barkley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barkley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dredd.
Dredd blocks a body shot from Barkley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dredd lands a nice shot to the body.
Barkley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dredd tries to throw a body punch but Barkley avoids it by throwing Dredd back against the cage.
Dredd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dredd swings wildly with an uppercut but Barkley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barkley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barkley misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Dredd fails to land.
Dredd cracks Barkley with a nice body shot.
Dredd makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barkley lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barkley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dredds head.
Barkley lands a good knee to the midsection. Dredd won't want to take too many of those.
Barkley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Dredd scores with a nice short uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barkley.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barkley.
Dredd misses with the head strike.
Barkley can't find room to land a body shot as Dredd controls the action.
Barkley misses with some punches.
Dredd blocks an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Dredd as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dredd is working Barkley over against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Dredd scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barkley misses with the head strike.
Dredd lands a shot to the body.
Dredd working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barkley. #T2#
Dredd throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barkleys head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dredd creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dredd prevents a body shot from Barkley.
Dredd prevents a body shot from Barkley.
Dredd tries to work over Barkley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Dredd.
Dredd lands a shot to the body.
Dredd tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dredd misses with a body punch.
Barkley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barkley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dredd makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dredd tries a body shot but Barkley blocks it.
Dredd working aggressively here.
Dredd throws a head punch that misses.
Dredd tries to throw a body punch but Barkley avoids it by throwing Dredd back against the cage.
Barkley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barkley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dredd.
Dredd goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Dredd scores with a shot to the side of Barkley's head.
Dredd blocking some punches.
Barkley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Barkley scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barkley tries to work over Dredd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dredd taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Barkley misses with a knee to the head.
Dredd trying to control the position but instead, Barkley has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dredd into the cage.
Barkley blocks a body shot from Dredd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barkley.
Barkley working aggressively here.
A short right from Barkley on the inside.
Dredd misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dredd misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dredd has a couple of punches blocked by Barkley.
Barkley lands with a short shot to the head.
Dredd lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barkley backwards.
Dredd tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dredd misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Barkley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dredd lands a shot to the body.
Dredd lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dredd.
Dredd tries to work over Barkley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dredd.
Barkley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barkley lands a nice uppercut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dredd misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barkley.
Barkley misses with some punches.
Barkley lands a nice uppercut.
Barkley scores with a shot to the side of Dredd's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barkley.
Barkley misses with a punch on the inside.
Barkley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dredd misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Barkley.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right hand to the body from Dredd.
Barkley lands with a right to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Nick Barkley will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Dredd scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barkley in his tracks.
Dredd looks to throw the jab but Barkley is out of range.
A big right from Barkley misses.
Dredd now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A jab lands there for Barkley.
Barkley misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dredd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy body kick from Dredd
and Barkley counters with a body kick.
Dredd throws a hook to the side of Barkley's head but Barkley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dredd misses with a hook
and Barkley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Dredd misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Barkley misses the target.
Dredd walks into a stiff left hand from Barkley.
Barkley misses with a body punch
letting Dredd counter with a right hand.
Barkley avoids the body shot from Dredd.
Barkley feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Dredd misses the target.
That kick from Dredd tenderised Barkley's leg. Barkley is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dredd misses with a body kick. #T2#
Dredd fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barkley appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dredd throws a jab when Barkley was well out of range.
Barkley scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dredd looks to land a left hand but Barkley moved out of range nicely.
Dredd misses with a jab to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Barkley is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jab from Dredd.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Dredd misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Barkley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Dredd darts in and clinches Barkley up against the cage.
Barkley throws a punch but it's blocked by Dredd.
Barkley can't find room to land a body shot as Dredd controls the action.
Barkley digs a right hand into Dredd's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dredd's gas tank.
Barkley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dredd backwards.
Barkley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dredd avoids it.
Barkley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Barkley lands a right hand.
Nick Barkley has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Barkley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Barkley pushes Dredd back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dredd avoiding damage as Barkley throws knees to the body. #BC2#
Dredd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dredd with a nice calf kick.#T4#
Dredd looks for the body kick but Barkley saw that one coming.
As Dredd backs away, Barkley returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Dredd throws a right hand that misses
and Barkley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dredd takes a swing at Barkley's ribcage but misses.
Dredd lands with an uppercut that bounces Barkley off the cage and back into range.
Barkley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barkley throws an overhand right that lands on Dredd's shoulder, as Dredd tries to avoid the shot.
Dredd lands a nice shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Nick Barkley will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Barkley slips a straight right by Dredd.
Barkley is looking for a counter combo.
Dredd swings away with a body shot that misses
and Barkley counters with a stiff right hand.
Barkley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dredd.
Barkley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dredd circles away quickly and effectively.
A little jabbing left from Dredd on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Barkley misses with a leg kick
and Dredd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dredd throws a low kick but it's checked well by Barkley.
Barkley throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dredd counters with a body kick.
Dredd throws a sloppy body shot
and Barkley counters with a nice leg kick. #T1#
A big left from Dredd misses.
Barkley was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dredd misses with a right hand
and Barkley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barkley throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dredd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barkley moves out of range as Dredd throws a body kick.
Dredd throws a leg kick but Barkley moved away.
It looked like Barkley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dredd lands a glancing blow to the side of Barkley's head.
Dredd misses with a body shot.
It looked like Barkley was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dredd.#T2#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Barkley - that will leave a mark!
Brock Dredd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters circling - Dredd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barkley slips a jab from Dredd.
Dredd throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Barkley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barkley throws out a leg kick but Dredd moves out of range and Barkley only half commits.
Dredd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barkley defending well as Dredd loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Dredd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barkley fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dredd just manages to avoid it.
Dredd throws a poor cross that misses
and Barkley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dredd throws a jab when Barkley was well out of range.
Barkley 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.
Dredd misses with a leg kick
letting Barkley counter with a right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Dredd as he connects with a hook.
Dredd lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
A slow jab from Dredd misses its intended target.
Dredd throws a leg kick which misses Barkley's front leg but catches the back leg as Barkley tries to avoid it.
Dredd rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barkley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barkley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dredd.
A little feinted left hand from Barkley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dredd throws a hook to the side of Barkley's head but Barkley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A counter left hand to the body from Barkley misses its target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barkley thumps Dredd with a low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brock Dredd comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Barkley has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brock Dredd!
During a confident post fight interview, Brock Dredd thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SMASH: Jones vs Minoru Ii
Date: May 05, 2024

#R1#
Barkley cracks Spratt with an open hand slap.
Barkley ducks right into an uppercut from Spratt.
Barkley checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Spratt crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Barkley - the referee stops the clock and Spratt gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Barkley. Spratt manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Spratt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barkley lets loose with a powerful body kick. Spratt will feel that in the morning.
Barkley tries to close the distance and clinch but Spratt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Spratt does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Barkley quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A clash of legs there as Barkley blocks the low kick.
Barkley scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Spratt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spratt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CL#
Barkley closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Spratt blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A frustrated look appears on Spratt's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Barkley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spratt backwards. #BC2#
Spratt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spratt walks into a left hand.
Barkley has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Primal Concrete Gym in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Barkley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spratt.
Barkley lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Spratt throws a right hand that misses
and Barkley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barkley misses with a body shot.
Spratt raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Barkley dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Spratt. That did some damage!
Barkley lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nick Barkley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Barkley instigates a clinch.
Barkley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spratt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spratt lands a shoulder strike.
Barkley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Barkley lands a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spratt working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barkley.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Spratt.
Barkley using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Spratt has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Barkley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Spratt. #T2#
A body shot lands from Barkley.
We've been informed that Spratt has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Barkley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spratt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barkley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barkley misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Spratt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spratt cracks Barkley with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A slapping body kick lands there for Barkley.#CL#
Barkley closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Barkley lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Spratt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barkley slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Spratt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barkley throws a good cross that connects.
Barkley checks a low kick from Spratt.
Spratt walks into a left hand.
Spratt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barkley.#T3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barkley, as that shot connected.
Barkley is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
An inside leg kick from Spratt misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Barkley misses the target.
Spratt on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Barkley fails to land with a series of punches.
Barkley throws an off balance right hand
and Spratt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barkley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barkley's corner calls for a 1-2. Barkley obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Barkley throws a push kick but Spratt slaps the foot to one side.
Barkley fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Spratt.
Spratt keeps the fight on the outside.
Spratt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barkley.
Spratt misses with a hook
and Barkley counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Spratt throws a lazy right hand but Barkley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barkley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4##CL#
Barkley closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spratt on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Barkley struggles to land a body shot inside as Spratt controls his hands.
Spratt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barkley backwards.
Spratt prevents a body shot from Barkley.
Barkley tries to work over Spratt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Barkley.
Spratt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barkley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short body shot lands from Barkley as the two fighters clinch.
Spratt blocks a body shot from Barkley.
A shot in the inside from Barkley.
Spratt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barkley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barkley lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barkley misses with a body punch.
Barkley lands with a right to the head.
Barkley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barkley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Barkley dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Barkley fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Spratt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice uppercut there from Barkley.
Spratt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Barkley moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Spratt lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Barkley has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Barkley and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Barkley jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Barkley tries to land a front kick but Spratt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Barkley swings widly with a right hand
and Spratt counters with a nice leg kick.
Barkley staying out of range there.
Barkley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spratt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkley chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Barkley walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Spratt checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A jab from Barkley finds it's way through Spratt's defenses.
Barkley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Barkley misses with a looping right.
Spratt throws out a leg kick but Barkley moves out of range and Spratt only half commits.
Barkley connects with an inside leg kick.
Barkley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Spratt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barkley swings widly with a right hand
and Spratt counters with an outside leg kick.
Spratt scores with a leg kick.
Barkley jabs Spratt right on the nose. Spratt blinks but takes it well.
Spratt loads up on a big right hand but Barkley slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from Barkley misses the target.
Nick Barkley is winning the standup battle so far.
Barkley throws a poor cross that misses
and Spratt counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Spratt misses with a hook to the body
and Barkley counters with a big head kick but Spratt shrugs it off.
Spratt misses with an attempted mid kick.
Barkley throwing a counter right hand but Spratt manages to avoid it.
Barkley throws a body kick that misses.
Spratt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barkley misses with a telegraphed body shot #KD2#
and Spratt counters with a head kick that drops Barkley to the mat! Barkley scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#Barkley is rocked!#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!
A telegraphed right hand from Barkley misses the target.
Spratt doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Oh Barkley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barkley avoids the body shot from Spratt.
Barkley tries to clinch up but Spratt circles away and keeps his distance.
Barkley seems to have got his legs back now.
Spratt pivots, looking for a leg kick but Barkley is out of range and Spratt settles back down.
Barkley tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Spratt to counter with a crisp jab.
Barkley closes the distance looking to clinch
and Spratt makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Spratt tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Barkley is able to avoid easily.
Spratt walks into a stiff left hand from Barkley.
Barkley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spratt can do to turn this around?
Barkley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spratt.
Barkley uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Spratt has time to react.
A low kick lands for Barkley.
Spratt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spratt blocks a jab.#T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Barkley sizes up Spratt with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Spratt throws a body punch but Barkley moves out of range.
Spratt misses with a head kick.
Barkley ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Barkley connects with a solid leg kick.
Barkley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Spratt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barkley swings for the body but Spratt moves out of range.
Barkley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spratt.
Barkley throws a body shot but no joy.
Spratt throws a hook but Barkley avoids it easily.
Spratt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barkley.
Spratt misses with the combination.
As Spratt backs away, Barkley returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T4#
Spratt swats away the attempt to clinch by Barkley.
Spratt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Barkley throws a leg kick which misses Spratt's front leg but catches the back leg as Spratt tries to avoid it.
Barkley throws a quick inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Spratt.
Spratt misses with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spratt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barkley jabs at Spratt's body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Spratt in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Barkley fakes the leg kick and cracks Spratt in the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Barkley.
Spratt misses with a few strikes there.
Spratt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Nick Barkley will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Barkley cracks Spratt with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jack Spratt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spratt misses with a body shot.
As Spratt backs away, Barkley returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#CL#
Barkley clinches up against the cage.
Barkley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barkley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spratt's elbow.
Spratt misses with some punches.
Barkley misses with a punch on the inside.
Spratt avoiding damage as Barkley throws knees to the body.
Barkley throws a head punch that misses.
Spratt avoiding damage as Barkley throws knees to the body. #BC2#
Spratt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barkley tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkley blocks a low kick nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Barkley misses its target.
Barkley misses the shot to the body.
Barkley blocks a jab.
Spratt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barkley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barkley delivers a nice body kick.#T1#
Barkley lands a nice shot that snaps Spratt's head back.
Barkley fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Spratt checks it well.
Barkley lands a slapping body shot.
Barkley misses with the combination.
Spratt checks a low kick from Barkley.
Spratt was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Barkley lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Spratt has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Spratt and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Barkley missing with a left hand there. Spratt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Spratt tries a quick counter leg kick but Barkley is wise to it.
Barkley lands with an overhand left.
Spratt throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Spratt misses its intended target.
Barkley connects with a body shot that sends Spratt's belly button to the back.
Spratt misses with a body punch
and Barkley counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Barkley connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Spratt's hands.
Barkley displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barkley moves away from the strike by Spratt.
Spratt misses with a body shot.
Barkley tries to close the distance and clinch but Spratt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Spratt raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Barkley thumps Spratt with a low kick.
Barkley 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.
Spratt looks to land a right hand but Barkley moved out of range.
Barkley lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Spratt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barkley quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Spratt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Barkley scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Barkley lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T3#
Spratt throws a low kick, looking for Barkley's leg but Barkley calmly moves out of range.
Barkley seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nice jab there from Barkley.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Barkley. Spratt shrugs it off though.
Barkley checks a leg kick nicely.
Spratt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barkley thows a body kick. Spratt tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Spratt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barkley.
Spratt takes one on the button.
Barkley with a nice cross.
Barkley connects with an inside leg kick.
Barkley throws a body punch but Spratt moves out of range.
Spratt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Barkley scores with a body shot. #T4#
Spratt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spratt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barkley throws an overhand right that lands on Spratt's shoulder, as Spratt tries to avoid the shot.
Barkley jabs at Spratt's body.
Barkley lands a really nice looking cross but Spratt seems unphased.
Barkley connects with an inside leg kick.
Spratt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barkley.
And Spratt responds with a good body kick, but Barkley manages to step out the way in time.
Spratt throws a looping overhand right but Barkley ducks down to avoid it.
Spratt swings for the body but Barkley moves out of range.
Spratt throws a head kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barkley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Spratt feints a counter leg kick.
Spratt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barkley.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Barkley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barkley 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Barkley!
An out of breath Nick Barkley thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SMASH: Barkley vs Dredd
Date: Apr 07, 2024

#R1#
Dredd looks to throw the jab but Barkley is out of range.
Barkley chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Barkley has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Primal Concrete Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Barkley throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dredd misses the shot to the body.
Barkley feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Dredd.
Dredd has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barkley.
Barkley connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dredd counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Barkley scores with a jab to the head.
Barkley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dredd counters with a body kick.
Dredd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Dredd throws a low kick but Barkley moves out of range easily.
Barkley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dredd moves away.
Dredd misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Dredd looks to move away, Barkley throws a big counter combo but Dredd just gets out of the way.
Barkley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dredd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dredd throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barkley counters with a nice body shot.
Barkley ducks under a wild hook from Dredd.
Dredd ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Barkley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barkley gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Dredd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Barkley misses with an uppercut.
A clash of legs there as Dredd blocks the low kick.
Barkley moves to clinch but Dredd breaks away
and Dredd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A low kick from Dredd misses
and Barkley makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Dredd really felt that one!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dredd moves away from the strike by Barkley.
Dredd throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Some bone on bone action there as Barkley checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dredd fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barkley has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Barkley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Barkley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dredd throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Barkley to counter with a crisp jab.
Dredd throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barkley counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dredd moves out of range of the strikes.
Barkley lands with a shot to the body.
Dredd walks into a straight right hand from Barkley.
Barkley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barkley throws a head kick that misses
letting Dredd counter with a right hand.
Nice body punch from Barkley. #T4#
Barkley throws a poor cross that misses
and Barkley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barkley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dredd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barkley tries to clinch but Dredd moves out of range.
Dredd scores with a sloppy right hand. Barkley should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dredd throws the left hand but Barkley avoids the punch easily.
Dredd misses the shot to the body.
Dredd misses with an uppercut
and Barkley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dredd checks a leg kick nicely.
Barkley checks the leg kick nicely there.
Barkley throwing a counter right hand but Dredd manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Brock Dredd will probably get the nod.
That's time! Barkley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Dredd swings widly with a right hand
and Barkley counters with a nice body kick.
Barkley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Barkley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dredd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barkley.
Barkley with a nice cross.
Dredd misses with a leg kick
and Barkley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Barkley.
Dredd lands a nice shot that snaps Barkley's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dredd.
Dredd moves out of range as Barkley throws a body kick.
Dredd tries to land a body kick
and Barkley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Dredd tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dredd fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Barkley is out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dredd.
Barkley looks to score with a jab to the body but Dredd is just out of range.
Barkley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dredd appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nick Barkley is winning the standup battle so far.
Dredd ducks under a wild hook from Barkley.
A low kick from Barkley is predictable there
and Dredd counters with a nice uppercut.
Dredd throws a hook to the side of Barkley's head but Barkley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dredd misses the body punch
and Barkley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
A nice leg kick from Barkley, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barkley wants to clinch.
Dredd flicks out a counter leg kick but Barkley steps away.
Dredd tries a low kick but Barkley avoids it.
Barkley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barkley scores with a jab.#T3#
Dredd throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barkley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dredd misses with a straight left.
Barkley is looking to counter punch.
Barkley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dredd moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dredd takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dredd misses with a body punch
and Barkley counters with a head kick.
Barkley wants to slow Dredd down by chopping away at his legs.
Barkley checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dredd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barkley.
Dredd lands a nice looking kick to the body. Barkley takes a step back to recover. #T4##CL#
Barkley rushes Dredd and presses him up against the cage.
Dredd blocks a body shot from Barkley.
Barkley lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Barkley has a couple of punches blocked by Dredd.
Barkley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barkley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barkley blocking some punches.
Dredd blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dredd struggles to land a body shot inside as Barkley controls his hands.
Barkley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
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!
Barkley landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Barkley misses with the head strike.
Dredd swings wildly with an uppercut but Barkley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barkley throws a head punch that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Dredd.
Barkley tries a body shot but Dredd blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Barkley dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Barkley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dredd avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Barkley lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dredd's sensitive parts.
Dredd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barkley manages to avoid it.
It looked like Barkley was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dredd scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dredd's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dredd throws a half hearted mid kick.
Barkley throwing a counter right hand but Dredd manages to avoid it.
Barkley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dredd moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dredd throws a right hand that misses
and Barkley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dredd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barkley.
Barkley lands the left hand.#T1#
Barkley misses with a low kick.
Barkley misses with a looping right.
Barkley swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dredd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barkley throws a leg kick
and Dredd counters with a straight right hand.
Dredd paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Barkley throws a good cross that connects. #CL#
Barkley drives through and clinches with Dredd against the cage.
Dredd on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Barkley misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Barkley.
Barkley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
A short left from Dredd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dredd blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barkley.
Dredd lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barkley backwards.
Dredd tries to throw a body punch but Barkley avoids it by throwing Dredd back against the cage.
Dredd throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barkleys head.
Dredd misses with a punch to the body.
Barkley swings wildly with an uppercut but Dredd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dredd presses Barkley against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Barkley lands a shot to the body.
Dredd avoiding damage as Barkley throws knees to the body.
Barkley takes a shot to the head.
Barkley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nick Barkley has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dredd prevents a body shot from Barkley.
Dredd tries to work over Barkley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dredd will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Barkley up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dredd. #ROC2#Barkley is rocked!#T3#
Barkley takes a shot to the head.
Oh Barkley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dredd lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Barkley prevents a body shot from Dredd.
Dredd takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dredd.
Dredd lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dredd lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dredd presses Barkley against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dredd lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barkley.
Dredd digs a right hand underneath Barkley's ribcage. Barkley let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dredd lands with a short shot to the head.
Dredd lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dredd lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Barkley to his knees! Dredd keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brock Dredd!
Brock Dredd is the new middleweight champion!
Our winner, Brock Dredd, 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.

Event: SMASH: Barkley vs Rocksaw
Date: Mar 24, 2024

#R1#
Rocksaw walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Barkley checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Barkley throws a lazy uppercut
and Rocksaw counters with a leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Barkley there.
Rocksaw scores with a decent looking hook.
Barkley misses with a straight left.
Rocksaw throws the left hand but Barkley avoids the punch easily.
Barkley throws a big counter combination but Rocksaw scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocksaw digs a good body shot into Barkley's ribs.
Decent striking displayed by Barkley there.
Barkley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T1#
Rocksaw swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rocksaw throws a body shot but no joy.
Barkley misses with a double jab.
Rocksaw lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Barkley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A quick step to the side and Barkley tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barkley has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Primal Concrete Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Rocksaw throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Barkley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rocksaw throws a sloppy body shot
and Barkley counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rocksaw is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Barkley rather than just go for the knockout.
Barkley slips under a jab.
Barkley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rocksaw.
Barkley swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2#
Rocksaw uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barkley.
Rocksaw misses the body punch
and Barkley counters with a nice uppercut.
Rocksaw misses with a leg kick
letting Barkley counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD#
Barkley sends Rocksaw crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Barkley is motioning to the referee to let Rocksaw up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Rocksaw is rocked!
Rocksaw misses with a shot to the body
and Barkley counters with a huge left! Rocksaw is in big trouble! He's backing up but Barkley isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Rocksaw from any more damage. A dominating finish by Barkley!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Barkley!
Nick Barkley retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Nick Barkley 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, Ramone Rocksaw stepped up to the mic, saying 'Lanky piece of shit, it’s a joke'.

Event: C279: Nakagawa vs Barkley
Date: Feb 18, 2024

#R1#
A lazy left from Barkley finds it's target.
Nakagawa scores with the left hand. Barkley knows he should have avoided that one.
Nakagawa shoots in but no luck this time.
Barkley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice body punch from Barkley.
Nakagawa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barkley is fending him off so far but Nakagawa persists. Nope, Barkley circles away and we're back to standing.
Barkley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Nakagawa decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Barkley's guard.
Barkley wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Nakagawa works over Barkley with some ground and pound from guard.
Barkley is controlling Nakagawa's posture.#T1#
Nakagawa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nakagawa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nakagawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Barkley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barkley has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barkley keeping full guard, as Nakagawa tries to pass. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Barkley trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nakagawa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Barkley momentarily.
Jab, jab by Barkley - just one landing.
Nakagawa jabs Barkley to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nakagawa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nakagawa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nakagawa lands a nice looking body shot. #T3#
Barkley throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Nakagawa counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Nakagawa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Barkley, who protects the arm well.
Nakagawa wants to control but Barkley is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Nakagawa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Barkley knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nakagawa cracks Barkley with a big right hand but Barkley just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Nakagawa wants to control but Barkley is keeping him busy.
Nakagawa misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Barkley taking punishment in the form of punches.
Nakagawa scoring with punches from side control.
Barkley tries to improve position but can't.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Barkley can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barkley is being controlled here.
Barkley is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Nakagawa wants to control but Barkley is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shinnosuke Nakagawa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Barkley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nakagawa fails to land the takedown.
Barkley lands a nice hook to Nakagawa's body. Nakagawa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nakagawa blocks a head kick by Barkley.
Nakagawa tries to counter with a takedown but Barkley is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkley misses with a body kick.
Nakagawa attempts a counter takedown but Barkley avoids it well and moves away.
Nakagawa swings for the body but Barkley moves out of range.
Barkley swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Nakagawa counters with a takedown into side control. #T1#
Barkley struggling a bit here.
Barkley tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nakagawa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nakagawa in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The ground and pound from Nakagawa seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Nakagawa throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.#SUB#
Nakagawa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Barkley on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Nakagawa is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Barkley will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Barkley regains half guard there - taking advantage of Nakagawa's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Nakagawa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Barkley blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nakagawa.
Barkley is concentrating on defense, preventing Nakagawa from advancing position.
Shinnosuke Nakagawa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barkley is trying to maintain the position but Nakagawa is very close to passing his half guard.
Nakagawa moves nicely into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #SUB#
Nakagawa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nakagawa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Nakagawa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barkley keeps working. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Some wild striking there from Nakagawa.
As Nakagawa backs off Barkley throws a huge counter combo but Nakagawa manages to avoid it all.
Nakagawa moves out of range of the leg kick from Barkley.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nakagawa keeps the fight on the outside.
Nakagawa tries to counter with a takedown but Barkley is quick to defend against it.
Barkley throws a nice looking combination but Nakagawa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shinnosuke Nakagawa dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Barkley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nakagawa with a nice cross.
A big right from Barkley misses.
Nakagawa takes a swing at Barkley's ribcage but misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nakagawa.
Nakagawa lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkley falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Nakagawa counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Nakagawa trying to control from Barkley's half guard. Barkley has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T1#
Barkley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nakagawa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barkley can do to turn this around?
Nakagawa with a nice head shot there.
Barkley keeping moving, preventing Nakagawa from controlling successfully.
Barkley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Barkley throws a lazy right hand but Nakagawa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD#
Nakagawa drives through with a takedown into Barkley's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Barkley controlling the position.
Nakagawa working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Barkley keeping moving, preventing Nakagawa from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Nakagawa drops back looking for a leg! Barkley is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Barkley manages to kick Nakagawa off! Nakagawa jumps back into Barkley's guard. #T3#
Barkley is trying to control the position but Nakagawa postures up.
Nakagawa passes Barkley's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Barkley is looking for a sweep. Nakagawa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nakagawa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nakagawa lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Barkley is looking to improve his position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nakagawa lands a nice short elbow.
Nakagawa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barkley keeps working.
Nakagawa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Barkley trying to control here.
Barkley might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nakagawa haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barkley is holding on to half guard well.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shinnosuke Nakagawa clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Barkley takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nakagawa lands a jab.
Nakagawa works the jab nicely.
Nakagawa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nakagawa has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Nakagawa. That snapped Barkley's head back.
Barkley takes a swing at Nakagawa's ribcage but misses.
Barkley misses with a hook #TD#
and Nakagawa counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Barkley trying to control here.
Barkley tries to get to full guard but Nakagawa has control of the leg. #SUB#
Nakagawa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barkley is just riding it out for now. Nakagawa eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
Nakagawa is trying to control. Barkley wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Barkley wants to improve his position but Nakagawa is controlling well.
Nakagawa throwing shots but Barkley is blocking nicely. #T3#
Barkley is staying active underneath Nakagawa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Nakagawa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Barkley is staying active underneath Nakagawa, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#KD2#
Barkley lands a big head kick that sends Nakagawa tumbling to the mat! Barkley takes a step backwards and waves Nakagawa back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Nakagawa is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Shinnosuke Nakagawa has been cut.
Nakagawa defending well as Barkley loads up on a big left hand.
A head kick by Barkley misses #TD#
and Nakagawa counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
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!
Barkley pulls Nakagawa in to control the position. #SUB#
Nakagawa is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T4#
Nakagawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Barkley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakagawa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barkley is keeping the position for now.
Barkley has control of Nakagawa's left arm, preventing Nakagawa from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakagawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Barkley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shinnosuke Nakagawa had his way with Nick Barkley in that round.
The cut man is working on Shinnosuke Nakagawa's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Barkley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Barkley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Barkley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nakagawa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A shot to the body from Nakagawa misses
enabling Barkley to counter with a crisp jab.
Nakagawa lands with a right hand.
Barkley looks to throw the jab but Nakagawa is out of range.
Barkley throws a head kick but Nakagawa moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkley looks for the body kick but Nakagawa saw that one coming.
Nakagawa shoots in looking for a takedown but Barkley manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nakagawa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T1#
Nakagawa connects with a right hand. Barkley shakes it off.
Nakagawa ducks under a wild hook from Barkley.
Nakagawa tries to counter with a takedown but Barkley is quick to defend against it.
Nakagawa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nakagawa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nick Barkley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nakagawa lands a nice hook to Barkley's body. Barkley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nakagawa throws a hook but Barkley blocks it.
The fighters circling - Barkley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A head kick by Barkley misses #TD#
and Nakagawa counters with a takedown into side control.
Nick Barkley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Barkley is not content to let Nakagawa control the position.
Barkley is being controlled here.
Barkley can't do much from the bottom here.
Barkley is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Nakagawa working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Barkley is not content to let Nakagawa control the position.
Barkley regains half guard there - taking advantage of Nakagawa's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Shinnosuke Nakagawa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Barkley wants to control but Nakagawa is keeping busy.
Barkley is controlling Nakagawa's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nakagawa in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Barkley needs to keep his hands up - Nakagawa had a free shot at his head there.
Barkley throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
so Nakagawa counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakagawa sitting in guard here, content to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shinnosuke Nakagawa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nakagawa, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 50:45
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 50:45
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shinnosuke Nakagawa!
Shinnosuke Nakagawa retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Shinnosuke Nakagawa thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SMASH: Khan vs Barkley
Date: Jan 21, 2024

#R1#
Khan blocks a head kick by Barkley.
Barkley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Khan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Khan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barkley moves away.
Barkley moves away from the strike by Khan.
Khan lands a jab to the nose.
Khan throws a sloppy body shot
and Barkley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Khan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Barkley counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Khan is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A big right from Barkley misses.
A quick step to the side and Khan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch combination from Khan misses.
We've been informed that Barkley has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Barkley fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Khan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barkley was well out of range. Poor timing from Khan.
Barkley let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL2#
Barkley rushes Khan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Khan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice left hand lands by Khan.
Barkley tries a body shot but Khan blocks it.
Khan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Khan scores with a shot to the side of Barkley's head.
Khan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barkley's elbow. #T1#
Khan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Barkley misses with the head strike.
Barkley has a couple of punches blocked by Khan.
Barkley working aggressively here.
Khan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barkley backwards.
Khan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Khan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barkley.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khan.
Barkley lands an uppercut.
Barkley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barkley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Khan lands with a left to the head.
Khan can't find room to land a body shot as Barkley controls the action.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Khan misses with the head strike.
Khan throws an elbow but it misses.
Khan misses with some punches.
Khan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Khan tries to throw a body punch but Barkley avoids it by throwing Khan back against the cage. #T2#
Barkley lands a knee to the body.
Barkley throws a punch but it's blocked by Khan.
Barkley tries to work over Khan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Khan.
Barkley has a couple of punches blocked by Khan.
Khan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Khan has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Khan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barkley is working Khan over against the cage.
Barkley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Khan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barkley throws a head punch that misses.
Barkley tries to land knees in the clinch but Khan avoids the damage to the body.
Khan avoiding damage as Barkley throws knees to the body.
Barkley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khan's elbow.
Khan misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from Khan.
Barkley throws a punch but it's blocked by Khan.
A short left from Khan. #BC#
Khan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Khan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Khan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barkley throws a body punch but Khan moves out of range.
Khan appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Barkley throws a sloppy head kick and Khan moves out of range easily.
Khan swings for the body but Barkley moves out of range.
Khan misses the body punch
and Barkley counters with a low kick, right behind Khan 's knee.
Barkley misses with a low kick.
Khan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barkley.
Khan is looking to wear down Barkley with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Barkley throws a chopping leg kick but Khan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Khan needs to keep his hands up - Barkley had a free shot at his head there.
Barkley pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Khan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Khan digs a good body shot into Barkley's ribs.
Bora Khan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Barkley is predictable there
and Khan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Barkley thinking.
Barkley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khan.
Barkley with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barkley swings for the body but Khan moves out of range. #T4#
Khan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barkley lands a leg kick that knocks Khan off balance momentarily.
Khan misses with a looping right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barkley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Khan.
Barkley tries a quick counter leg kick but Khan is wise to it.
Khan misses with a right hand
and Barkley counters with a nice body shot.
Khan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Khan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Barkley throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Barkley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Khan.
A counter left hand to the body from Khan misses its target.
Khan throws a body shot but no joy.
Khan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barkley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Khan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Khan swings for the body but Barkley moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barkley ducks under a wild hook from Khan.
Khan ducks under a wild hook from Barkley.
Khan thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nick Barkley will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Khan misses with a body shot.
Barkley throws a solid leg kick but Khan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Barkley.
Khan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Khan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Khan throws a looping overhand right but Barkley ducks down to avoid it.
Khan lands a jab to Barkley's midsection.
Nice defenses there by Barkley.
Barkley misses with a body shot.
Barkley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Barkley throws the left hand but Khan avoids the punch easily.
Khan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan throws a body punch but Barkley moves out of range.
Khan checks a low kick from Barkley.
Barkley takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Barkley lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bora Khan is winning the standup battle so far.
Khan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barkley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
Good leg kick by Barkley.
Khan misses with a straight left.
Khan misses with a series of wild punches.
Khan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Khan digs a good hook to Barkley's body.
Khan cracks Barkley with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Khan moves out of range of the strikes.
Khan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Barkley finds it's way round the side to connect with Khan's head.
Barkley tries a low kick but Khan avoids it.
Barkley wants to clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Khan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Barkley scores with a crisp jab that stopped Khan in his tracks.
Khan has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T2#
Khan slips under a jab from Barkley.
Barkley throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nice defenses there by Barkley.
Khan scores with a hook.
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!
Khan lands a jab to the head.
Barkley takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Khan swings for the body but Barkley moves out of range.
Khan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Barkley feints a counter leg kick.
Khan misses the body punch
and Barkley counters with a low kick, right behind Khan 's knee.
Barkley scores with a jab. Khan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Barkley misses with a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Khan.
Khan throws a big shot that misses.
Barkley bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Khan's head backwards.
Khan lands a nice shot that snaps Barkley's head back.
Good exchange - Khan coming out on top.#T3#
Barkley connects with a solid leg kick.
Khan moves out of range as Barkley throws a body kick.
Barkley throws a sloppy head kick and Khan moves out of range easily.
A low kick from Khan is predictable there
and Barkley counters with a straight right hand.
Nice jab there from Barkley.
Barkley walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Barkley tries to clinch up.
Barkley takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Barkley throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Khan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Khan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barkley.
Khan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Khan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Barkley counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barkley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Khan lands with a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Barkley.#T4#
Barkley throws a low kick, looking for Khan's leg but Khan calmly moves out of range.
Barkley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Khan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barkley.
Khan misses with a body shot
and Barkley counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Khan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Khan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barkley.
Barkley raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Barkley takes a swing at Khan's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Khan misses.
Barkley clobbers Khan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Barkley scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Barkley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khan.
Barkley is looking to chop away at Khan's legs.
Khan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Barkley looks to score with a jab to the body but Khan is just out of range.
Khan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barkley manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Bora Khan will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Khan keeps the fight on the outside.
Barkley tests Khan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barkley blocks a leg kick.
Khan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Barkley loads up on a big right hand but Khan slips the punch.
Barkley blocks a leg kick.
It seemed like Barkley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Khan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barkley was well out of range. Poor timing from Khan.
Barkley walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Khan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Barkley throws a leg kick but Khan moved away.
An inside leg kick lands from Khan.
Barkley throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khan throws a hook but Barkley blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khan. Barkley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barkley misses with a looping right.
It looked like Khan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barkley. #T1#
Barkley attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Khan misses with a hook.
Khan defending well as Barkley loads up on a big left hand.
Khan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Barkley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Khan misses with a straight right.
Khan scores with a decent looking hook.
Khan misses with a body shot
and Barkley counters with a slapping leg kick.
Khan misses with a shot to the body
and Barkley counters with a nice uppercut.
Barkley lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Khan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Khan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barkley was well out of range. Poor timing from Khan.
Khan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barkley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Khan lands a slapping body shot.
Khan swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Barkley missing with a left hand there. Khan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barkley takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khan works the jab nicely.
Barkley cracks Khan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Khan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barkley has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Barkley swats away the attempt to clinch by Khan.
Barkley cracks Khan with an open hand slap.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khan. Barkley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khan moves out of range of the body kick from Barkley.
Khan throws a shot to the body.
Barkley avoids the body shot from Khan.
Barkley was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Barkley with a nice calf kick.
Barkley lands with a hook. Khan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T3#
Khan misses with a shot to the body
and Barkley counters with a good low kick that Khan was not able to check.
Barkley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khan was well out of range. Poor timing from Barkley.
It looked like Khan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barkley misses with a body kick.
Barkley avoids the body shot from Khan.
Khan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Barkley moves out of range as Khan strikes.
Barkley scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Khan connects with a body shot that sends Barkley's belly button to the back.
Khan cracks a nice hook into Barkley's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khan. Barkley does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khan. Barkley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barkley flicks out a counter leg kick but Khan steps away.
Barkley looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A thudding body kick lands there by Barkley!
Khan throws a lazy uppercut
and Barkley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barkley throws a push kick but Khan slaps the foot to one side.
Khan with a nice calf kick.#T4#
Khan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Khan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barkley tries a head kick but it misses.
Khan tries to clinch there but Barkley circles away.
Barkley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barkley misses with a low kick.
Khan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Khan checks a low kick from Barkley.
An attempted straight right counter from Khan misses the target.
Khan misses with a hook to the body
and Barkley counters with a nice uppercut.
Barkley lands a jab to Khan's midsection.
Barkley jabs Khan right on the nose. Khan blinks but takes it well.
Barkley lands with a hook. Khan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Barkley misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Khan counters with a stiff right hand.
Barkley goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Barkley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Barkley.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Barkley really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Barkley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khan.
Barkley scores with a push kick.
Barkley moves away from the strike by Khan.
Khan walks into a stiff left hand from Barkley.
Khan misses with a straight left.
Barkley walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Good shot there by Barkley.
Barkley misses the jab.
Khan blocks a head kick by Barkley.
As Barkley looks to move away, Khan throws a big counter combo but Barkley just gets out of the way.#CL#
Khan moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Khan backwards.
Khan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barkley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khan scores with a shoulder strike.
Barkley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Barkley. #T1#
Barkley lands a right hand.
Barkley tries to work over Khan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barkley presses Khan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Barkley prevents a body shot from Khan.
Barkley lands a knee to the body.
Barkley prevents a body shot from Khan.
Barkley lands a body shot.
Barkley tries to work over Khan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barkley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Khan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barkley scores with a shoulder strike.
Barkley lands with a left to the head.
Barkley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Khan avoids it.
Barkley has a couple of punches blocked by Khan.
Khan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Khan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Khan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barkley backwards.
Nice body punch from Barkley - that landed with a thud. #T2#
Khan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khan swings wildly with an uppercut but Barkley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Khan working aggressively here.
Khan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barkley lands a left hand.
Khan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barkley gets through Khan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Khan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Barkley working aggressively here.
Nick Barkley seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Khan lands a body punch.
Khan struggles to land a body shot inside as Barkley controls his hands.
Khan tries to work over Barkley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Barkley.
Barkley lands a nice uppercut.
Barkley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Barkley fails to land.
Barkley lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3#
Khan blocking some punches.
Khan blocks a body shot from Barkley.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Khan.
Khan blocks an uppercut.
Barkley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Khan tries to land knees in the clinch but Barkley avoids the damage to the body.
Barkley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barkley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Khan backwards.
Barkley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Khan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Barkley lands with a short shot to the head.
Khan tries a body shot but Barkley blocks it.
Khan lands a hook that snaps the head of Barkley backwards.
Khan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barkley avoids it.
Khan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Barkley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khan's elbow.
Khan has a couple of punches blocked by Barkley. #T4#
Khan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barkley lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Khan or not.
Barkley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Khan backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Khan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Khan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barkley working aggressively here.
Khan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Khan blocks an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Barkley as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Barkley fails to land.
Barkley has a couple of punches blocked by Khan.
A short body shot lands from Khan as the two fighters clinch.
Barkley misses with a body punch.
Barkley prevents a body shot from Khan.
Khan struggles to land a body shot inside as Barkley controls his hands.
Khan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Khan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Khan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Barkley dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Khan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barkley.
Barkley now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Khan avoids the body shot from Barkley.
Khan fails to land with a series of punches.
A countering left hand to the body from Barkley misses.
Khan walks into a left hand.
Khan misses with a wild body shot.
Barkley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barkley throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Barkley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Khan jabs Barkley to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Khan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Barkley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Khan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barkley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan connects with a leg kick.
Barkley throws a big shot that misses.
Barkley paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Barkley thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Khan if he has to take too many more of those.
Khan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barkley moves away.#T1#
Khan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barkley was well out of range. Poor timing from Khan.
Barkley thinks about the counter body kick.
Barkley throws a low kick, looking for Khan's leg but Khan calmly moves out of range.
Khan throws a body punch but Barkley moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Khan misses
and Barkley counters with a nice uppercut.
Barkley moves out of range as Khan strikes.
A solid body kick from Barkley.
Khan swings widly with a right hand
and Barkley makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Barkley jabs at Khan's body.
Khan looks to score with a jab to the body but Barkley is just out of range.
Barkley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Khan manages to avoid it.
Barkley tried to score with a low kick but Khan checks it.
Khan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Khan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Khan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Khan missing with a left hand there. Barkley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barkley lands a nice leg kick that just misses Khan's sensitive parts.
Barkley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A swing and a miss from Khan.
Barkley cracks Khan with a good jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barkley throws a leg kick but Khan checks it.
Barkley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big right from Khan misses.
Khan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barkley manages to avoid it.
Khan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Khan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barkley manages to avoid it.
Barkley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khan.
Khan lands a glancing blow to the side of Barkley's head.
Khan misses with a body shot. #T3#
Barkley defending well as Khan loads up on a big left hand.
Khan throws a body punch but Barkley moves out of range.
Barkley finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Barkley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Khan throws a looping overhand right but Barkley ducks down to avoid it.
Khan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barkley moves away.
Khan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barkley.
Khan swings widly with a right hand
and Barkley counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Barkley throws out a loose jab but Khan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khan lands a nice hook to Barkley's body. Barkley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Khan swings for the body but Barkley moves out of range.
Barkley on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Barkley tries to land a front kick but Khan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T4#
Khan throws a leg kick that misses.
Barkley takes one to the side of the head.
Barkley slips under a jab from Khan.
Khan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barkley.
Khan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barkley avoids the body shot from Khan.
Barkley attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
An attempted straight right counter from Khan misses the target.
Khan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barkley was well out of range. Poor timing from Khan.
Barkley flicks out a counter leg kick but Khan steps away.
A slow jab from Barkley misses its intended target.
Barkley misses with a body kick.
Barkley moves away from the strike by Khan.
A clash of legs there as Khan blocks the low kick.
Khan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bora Khan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Khan throws a body shot but no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nick Barkley.
Well Barkley has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 45:50
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 46:49
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Barkley!
Nick Barkley is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath Nick Barkley thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SMASH:Barkley v Kowalkiewicz 2
Date: Dec 30, 2023

#R1#
Kowalkiewicz misses with a looping left.
A cross from Barkley lands.
Barkley has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Primal Concrete Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Barkley throws an overhand right that lands on Kowalkiewicz's shoulder, as Kowalkiewicz tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kowalkiewicz! But no joy.
Barkley missing with a left hand there. Kowalkiewicz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kowalkiewicz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barkley. Barkley circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Barkley throws a hook but Kowalkiewicz blocks it.
Kowalkiewicz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barkley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kowalkiewicz.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barkley.
Jab, jab by Barkley - just one landing.
Barkley fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kowalkiewicz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Barkley is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd cheers as Barkley lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kowalkiewicz doesn't seem phased though.
Barkley connects with a right hand. Kowalkiewicz shakes it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barkley looks to score with a jab to the body but Kowalkiewicz is just out of range.
Barkley thuds a left hand into Kowalkiewicz's body.
Barkley works the jab nicely.#T1#
Kowalkiewicz with a jab.
Kowalkiewicz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barkley cracks Kowalkiewicz with a good jab.
Barkley misses with a low kick.
Kowalkiewicz is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Kowalkiewicz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barkley misses with a left hand
and Kowalkiewicz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kowalkiewicz slips a jab from Barkley.
Kowalkiewicz wants to clinch.
Barkley misses with a body kick.
Barkley stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice uppercut lands for Barkley. That snapped Kowalkiewicz's head back.
Kowalkiewicz blocks a jab.
Barkley throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Kowalkiewicz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barkley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barkley lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Barkley is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barkley. That's going to slow Kowalkiewicz down.
Kowalkiewicz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nick Barkley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barkley cracks a nice hook into Kowalkiewicz's ribs.#KD2#
Kowalkiewicz drops Barkley with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Barkley looks back up at him and smiles so Kowalkiewicz waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Barkley throws the left hand but Kowalkiewicz avoids the punch easily.
Kowalkiewicz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barkley with the inside leg kick.
Kowalkiewicz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barkley.
Barkley scores with a kick to the body. #CL#
Barkley closes the distance and clinches.
Barkley is working Kowalkiewicz over against the cage.
Barkley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kowalkiewicz tries to throw a body punch but Barkley avoids it by throwing Kowalkiewicz back against the cage. #T3#
Kowalkiewicz struggles to land a body shot inside as Barkley controls his hands.
Barkley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Barkley on the inside.
Kowalkiewicz takes a shot to the head.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a punch to the body.
Barkley working aggressively here.
Kowalkiewicz misses with some punches.
Kowalkiewicz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kowalkiewicz prevents a body shot from Barkley.
Barkley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kowalkiewicz backwards.
Kowalkiewicz working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz tries to work over Barkley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kowalkiewicz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a short shot to the head.
Barkley with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kowalkiewicz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kowalkiewicz can't find room to land a body shot as Barkley controls the action.
Kowalkiewicz working aggressively here.
Kowalkiewicz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kowalkiewicz has had enough of the clinch but Barkley keeps him there for the moment.#T4#
Kowalkiewicz tries to throw a body punch but Barkley avoids it by throwing Kowalkiewicz back against the cage.
Barkley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kowalkiewicz backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kowalkiewicz swings wildly with an uppercut but Barkley uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barkley.
Kowalkiewicz swings wildly with an uppercut but Barkley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barkley lands with a light punch inside.
Good body shot from Barkley.
A short uppercut from Barkley.
Barkley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kowalkiewicz backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barkley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Barkley cracks Kowalkiewicz with a nice body shot.
Barkley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz lands a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barkley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kowalkiewicz's elbow.
Kowalkiewicz working aggressively here.
Kowalkiewicz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Barkley misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Barkley dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Barkley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kowalkiewicz.
Barkley takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A clash of legs there as Kowalkiewicz blocks the low kick.
An inside leg kick from Barkley misses.
Barkley connects with a solid leg kick.
Barkley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kowalkiewicz moves away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Barkley darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nick Barkley is winning the standup battle so far.
Kowalkiewicz tries to clinch but Barkley moves away
and Barkley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barkley swings widly with a right hand
enabling Kowalkiewicz to counter with a crisp jab.
Barkley tries to score with a low kick but Kowalkiewicz moves his leg out of the way.
Kowalkiewicz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalkiewicz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barkley.
A nice leg kick from Barkley, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kowalkiewicz 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.
Barkley connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kowalkiewicz moves forwards but Barkley connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kowalkiewicz fails with an attempt to clinch. #T1#
Barkley misses with the body kick#CL2#
and Kowalkiewicz holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kowalkiewicz tries to stall but Barkley uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kowalkiewicz in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A left hand lands to the body for Barkley.
Barkley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kowalkiewiczs head.
Kowalkiewicz blocks an uppercut.
Barkley pushes Kowalkiewicz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kowalkiewicz is breathing heavily.
Kowalkiewicz struggles to land a body shot inside as Barkley controls his hands.
Barkley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barkley stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kowalkiewicz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barkley is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Barkley lands a nice uppercut.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Barkley lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Barkley.
Barkley struggles to land a body shot inside as Kowalkiewicz controls his hands.
Barkley lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barkley.
A right hook to the body lands for Barkley.
Kowalkiewicz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kowalkiewicz tries to work over Barkley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kowalkiewicz blocking some punches. #T2#
Kowalkiewicz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barkley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Barkley on the inside.
Kowalkiewicz has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Barkley seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kowalkiewicz can turn it around.
A short left from Barkley.
Barkley blocks an uppercut.
Kowalkiewicz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barkley.
Kowalkiewicz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barkley is leaning against Kowalkiewicz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Barkley with a knee to the head.
Barkley lands a knee to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barkley.
Kowalkiewicz tries a body shot but Barkley blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barkley.
Barkley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kowalkiewicz backwards.
Barkley lands a right hand.
Kowalkiewicz blocks a body shot from Barkley.
Kowalkiewicz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kowalkiewicz misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Barkley. #T3#
Still in the clinch, Barkley scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kowalkiewicz tries to work over Barkley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a punch to the body.
Barkley lands a body shot.
Knees in the clinch landing for Barkley.
A nice left hand lands by Barkley.
Barkley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barkley works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Barkley lands with a right to the head.
Barkley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barkley presses Kowalkiewicz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A body shot lands from Barkley.
Barkley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kowalkiewiczs head.
Barkley gets through Kowalkiewicz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC#Kowalkiewicz is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barkley swings wildly with an uppercut but Kowalkiewicz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kowalkiewicz is still on wobbly legs! Can Barkley finish him?
A short uppercut from Barkley.
Barkley scores with a shot to the side of Kowalkiewicz's head.
Barkley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barkley working Kowalkiewicz over with knees to the body.
Barkley stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T4#
Barkley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barkley creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Kowalkiewicz's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Kowalkiewicz drops to his knees and Barkley pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Barkley!
Nick Barkley thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SMASH: Barkley vs Kowalkiewicz
Date: Nov 11, 2023

#R1#
Barkley fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a body shot.
Barkley scores with a shot to the body.
Barkley connects with a body shot that sends Kowalkiewicz's belly button to the back.#KD2#
Kowalkiewicz lands a big head kick that sends Barkley tumbling to the mat! Kowalkiewicz takes a step backwards and waves Barkley back to his feet - he wants the finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kowalkiewicz tries to clinch but Barkley is having none of it.
Barkley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kowalkiewicz manages to avoid it.
Kowalkiewicz let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Barkley lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Barkley checks the leg kick nicely there.
Barkley misses with an uppercut. Kowalkiewicz saw that one coming.
Kowalkiewicz checks a leg kick nicely.#CL#
Barkley darts in and clinches Kowalkiewicz up against the cage.
Barkley prevents a body shot from Kowalkiewicz.
Barkley lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kowalkiewicz or not.
Good body shot from Barkley.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a punch on the inside.
Kowalkiewicz takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Barkley tries to land knees in the clinch but Kowalkiewicz avoids the damage to the body.
Kowalkiewicz misses with the head strike.
Barkley unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kowalkiewicz.
Barkley misses with a punch on the inside.
Kowalkiewicz misses with some punches.
A short left from Barkley.
Barkley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a right to the head.
Barkley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barkley misses with a body punch.
Kowalkiewicz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barkley's elbow.
Kowalkiewicz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barkley backwards.
Kowalkiewicz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barkley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kowalkiewicz backwards.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barkley pushes Kowalkiewicz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Barkley tries to throw a body punch but Kowalkiewicz avoids it by throwing Barkley back against the cage.
Kowalkiewicz throws a head punch that misses.
Barkley pushes Kowalkiewicz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Barkley scores with a shoulder strike.
Kowalkiewicz struggles to land a body shot inside as Barkley controls his hands. #T2#
Still in the clinch, Kowalkiewicz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barkley misses with some punches.
Barkley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barkley.
A short left from Barkley.
Kowalkiewicz tries a body shot but Barkley blocks it.
Kowalkiewicz tries to throw a body punch but Barkley avoids it by throwing Kowalkiewicz back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kowalkiewicz.
Barkley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kowalkiewicz misses with a punch to the body.
Kowalkiewicz has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Barkley seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kowalkiewicz can turn it around.
Kowalkiewicz lands a hook that snaps the head of Barkley backwards.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a shoulder strike.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a shoulder strike.
Kowalkiewicz pushes Barkley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Barkley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Barkley working aggressively here.
Barkley misses with a body punch.
Barkley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barkley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kowalkiewicz backwards.
Barkley can't find room to land a body shot as Kowalkiewicz controls the action. #T3#
Barkley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barkley.
Kowalkiewicz tries to work over Barkley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barkley misses with a punch to the body.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a light punch inside.
Barkley lands a shoulder strike.
Kowalkiewicz throws a punch but it's blocked by Barkley.
Kowalkiewicz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kowalkiewicz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barkley's elbow.
Barkley blocking some punches.
Barkley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kowalkiewiczs head.
Barkley swings wildly with an uppercut but Kowalkiewicz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barkley can't find room to land a body shot as Kowalkiewicz controls the action.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Barkley.
Kowalkiewicz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Barkley lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barkley blocks a body shot from Kowalkiewicz.
Still in the clinch, Barkley scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kowalkiewicz throws a punch but it's blocked by Barkley. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Kowalkiewicz fails to land.
Kowalkiewicz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kowalkiewicz prevents a body shot from Barkley.
A short left from Barkley.
Kowalkiewicz throws a head punch that misses.
Barkley misses with the head strike.
Kowalkiewicz misses with some punches.
Kowalkiewicz tries to throw a body punch but Barkley avoids it by throwing Kowalkiewicz back against the cage.
Kowalkiewicz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Barkley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Barkley.
Kowalkiewicz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kowalkiewicz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kowalkiewicz throws a head punch that misses.
Kowalkiewicz has a couple of punches blocked by Barkley.
Still in the clinch, Kowalkiewicz scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barkley tries a body shot but Kowalkiewicz blocks it.
Kowalkiewicz tries to throw a body punch but Barkley avoids it by throwing Kowalkiewicz back against the cage.
Barkley swings wildly with an uppercut but Kowalkiewicz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Nick Barkley 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#
A good leg kick by Barkley.
Barkley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kowalkiewicz.
Barkley throws a body shot but no joy.
Good leg kick by Barkley.
Kowalkiewicz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barkley.
Barkley scoring well with a low kick there.
Barkley moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Barkley thumps Kowalkiewicz with a low kick.
Kowalkiewicz checks a leg kick.
Nick Barkley is winning the standup battle so far.
Kowalkiewicz throws a looping overhand right but Barkley ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkley misses with an attempted mid kick.
Barkley chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Barkley fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kowalkiewicz is out of range.
Barkley works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice shot by Barkley.#T1#
Barkley throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Kowalkiewicz to counter with a crisp jab.
Barkley throws a leg kick but Kowalkiewicz checks it.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Barkley lands with a cross.
Barkley throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kowalkiewicz moves forwards but Barkley connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Barkley scores with a kick to the body.
Kowalkiewicz checks a low kick from Barkley.
Barkley connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Barkley.
Barkley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barkley thuds a left hand into Kowalkiewicz's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barkley is looking to chop away at Kowalkiewicz's legs.
Kowalkiewicz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#CL2#
Kowalkiewicz clinches up with Barkley and pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Kowalkiewicz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barkley lands a hook to the side of the head.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kowalkiewicz in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Kowalkiewicz lands a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Kowalkiewicz.
Barkley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barkley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kowalkiewicz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barkley.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A right handed body shot lands from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz lands a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz lands a hook that snaps the head of Barkley backwards.
Kowalkiewicz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barkley backwards.
Kowalkiewicz gets through Barkley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kowalkiewicz tries to throw a body punch but Barkley avoids it by throwing Kowalkiewicz back against the cage.
Kowalkiewicz is working Barkley over against the cage.
Barkley blocks a body shot from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a body punch.
A short right from Kowalkiewicz on the inside. #T3#
Kowalkiewicz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Michał Kowalkiewicz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kowalkiewicz can't find room to land a body shot as Barkley controls the action.
Kowalkiewicz prevents a body shot from Barkley.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz tries to work over Barkley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kowalkiewicz misses with the head strike.
A right hand to the body from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barkley throws a punch but it's blocked by Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barkley's elbow.
Kowalkiewicz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kowalkiewicz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kowalkiewicz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barkley trying to land knees to the body.
Kowalkiewicz tries to throw a body punch but Barkley avoids it by throwing Kowalkiewicz back against the cage.
Kowalkiewicz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barkley backwards.
Kowalkiewicz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barkley backwards.
A hook to the body from Kowalkiewicz.
Barkley misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Kowalkiewicz digs a right hand underneath Barkley's ribcage. Barkley let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kowalkiewicz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Barkley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kowalkiewicz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice left hand lands by Kowalkiewicz. #ROC2#Barkley is rocked!
Kowalkiewicz pushes Barkley back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a shot to the side of Barkley's head.
Oh Barkley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kowalkiewicz unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Barkley! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Kowalkiewicz is unloading with more strikes now! Barkley drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michał Kowalkiewicz!
Michał Kowalkiewicz is the new middleweight champion!

Event: SMASH: Barkley vs Dredd
Date: Oct 22, 2023

#R1#
Barkley throws a shot to the body. #CL#
Barkley moves into range and clinches up with Dredd.
Barkley stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Barkley misses with some punches.
Dredd lands a body shot.
Barkley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dredd blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dredd tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dredd misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barkley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dredd's elbow.
Dredd blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dredd lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Barkley tries to work over Dredd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dredd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barkley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dredd lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barkley backwards.
Dredd tries a body shot but Barkley blocks it.
Dredd tries to throw a body punch but Barkley avoids it by throwing Dredd back against the cage.
Barkley presses Dredd against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC2#
Dredd breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barkley has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Primal Concrete Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Barkley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dredd.
Barkley turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Barkley chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Barkley takes a swing at Dredd's ribcage but misses.
Dredd takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Barkley walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dredd checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dredd doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dredd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dredd takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barkley connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Barkley lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barkley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Barkley ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Barkley misses the jab.
Barkley throws a chopping leg kick but Dredd manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Barkley shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dredd avoids the body shot from Barkley. #T2#
Barkley swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dredd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Barkley instigates a clinch.
Dredd misses with a punch to the body.
Dredd struggles to land a body shot inside as Barkley controls his hands.
Barkley prevents a body shot from Dredd.
Barkley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dredd lands with a short shot to the head.
Barkley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barkley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barkley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dredd working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dredd.
Dredd is working Barkley over against the cage.
Barkley lands with a light punch inside.
Barkley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dredd.
Dredd working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dredd lands an uppercut.
Dredd tries a body shot but Barkley blocks it.
Barkley working aggressively here.
Barkley swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
A short right from Barkley on the inside.
Barkley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barkley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barkley blocking some punches.
Dredd lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barkley.
Dredd throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A left hand lands to the body for Dredd.
Barkley working aggressively here.
Barkley scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hook to the body lands for Dredd.
Barkley is breathing heavily.
Dredd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Dredd.
Dredd missing with knees to the body.
Dredd lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barkley misses with a punch to the body.
Dredd misses with the head strike.
Dredd lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barkley backwards.
Barkley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Dredd as the two fighters clinch.
Barkley lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dredd.#T4#
A head punch on the inside from Dredd fails to land.
Barkley misses with some punches.
Barkley digs a right hand underneath Dredd's ribcage. Dredd let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dredd tries to throw a body punch but Barkley avoids it by throwing Dredd back against the cage.
Dredd lands a left hand.
Dredd lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barkley backwards.
Dredd tries a body shot but Barkley blocks it.
Nice body punch from Barkley - that landed with a thud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barkley.
Barkley lands a body punch.
Dredd misses with a body punch.
Barkley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dredd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barkley tries to work over Dredd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dredd struggles to land a body shot inside as Barkley controls his hands.
Dredd lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dredd lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Barkley or not.
Dredd lands with a light punch inside.
Dredd can't find room to land a body shot as Barkley controls the action.
Dredd misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Brock Dredd 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#
Barkley just misses with a punch to the body.
Dredd counters with a body kick.
A big left from Barkley misses.
Barkley throws a low kick but Dredd avoids it.
A slow jab from Barkley misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dredd! But no joy.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barkley.
Barkley looks to land a right hand but Dredd moved out of range.
Barkley feints and then cracks Dredd's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dredd down.
Dredd is looking to land body kicks.
Barkley throws a hook but Dredd avoids it easily.
Barkley connects with a right hand. Dredd shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkley throws an off balance right hand
and Dredd counters with a left to the body.
Dredd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barkley dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dredd. That did some damage!
Dredd throws a big shot that misses.
A low kick lands for Barkley. #T1#
A jab from Barkley finds it's way through Dredd's defenses.
Barkley turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dredd takes a swing at Barkley's ribcage but misses.
Barkley swings widly with a right hand
and Dredd counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice defenses there by Dredd.
Dredd throws a leg kick but Barkley sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dredd moves away from the strike by Barkley.
Barkley has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dredd.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Barkley lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dredd has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dredd and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Barkley throws a looping overhand right but Dredd ducks down to avoid it.
Barkley backing away here, and Dredd unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Dredd scores with a nice head shot.
Dredd avoids a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barkley. Dredd does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Dredd responds with a good body kick, but Barkley manages to step out the way in time.
Dredd's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T2#
Dredd blocks a leg kick.
Dredd jabs Barkley to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dredd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barkley.
Barkley is looking to clinch but Dredd is avoiding it.
Barkley walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dredd checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Barkley loads up on a big right hand but Dredd slips the punch.
Dredd is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Barkley rather than just go for the knockout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barkley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dredd moves away.
Dredd misses the jab.
Barkley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dredd manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dredd ducks right into an uppercut from Barkley.
Barkley swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Barkley sizes up Dredd with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dredd fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Barkley is out of range.
Dredd throws a looping overhand right but Barkley ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Barkley uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dredd has time to react.
Dredd misses with a double jab.
Dredd has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barkley.
Barkley thuds his shin into the meat of Dredd's side.
Barkley does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A low kick lands for Barkley.
Barkley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dredd manages to avoid it.
That kick from Barkley tenderised Dredd's leg. Dredd is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barkley tries a low kick but Dredd avoids it.
Barkley cracks Dredd with a right hand to the side of the head.
Barkley does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barkley.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barkley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Barkley scores with a jab. Dredd acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A low kick from Barkley misses
and Dredd counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A leg kick checked by Dredd.
A nice leg kick from Dredd, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice body kick from Dredd.#CL#
Dredd tries to keep at a distance but Barkley has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Dredd.
Dredd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dredd blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barkley misses with a punch on the inside.
Barkley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barkley blocks a body shot from Dredd.
Barkley trying to land knees to the body.
Dredd struggles to land a body shot inside as Barkley controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Barkley dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Some bone on bone action there as Dredd checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Barkley slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dredd walks into a stiff left hand from Barkley.
Dredd moves out of range as Barkley strikes.
Dredd swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barkley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dredd.
Barkley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Dredd in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Barkley misses with a hook.
Dredd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barkley.
Barkley lands with a good body shot.
A slow jab from Dredd misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkley misses with a leg kick
and Dredd counters with a nice body shot.
Nick Barkley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dredd looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Barkley lands a right hook to the body.
Barkley scores with a hook.#T1#
Dredd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barkley.
Barkley moves in looking to clinch but Dredd pushes him off.
Barkley lands a slapping body shot.
Dredd moves out of range as Barkley strikes.
Dredd tries to counter with a clinch but Barkley shakes him off and moves away.#CL#
Barkley forces Dredd back against the cage and clinches.
Barkley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dredd's elbow.
Barkley has a couple of punches blocked by Dredd.
Dredd lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Barkley.
Dredd lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Dredd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dredd checks the leg kick nicely there.
Barkley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dredd was well out of range. Poor timing from Barkley.
Barkley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barkley fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
Dredd wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dredd drops his hands momentarily and Barkley takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dredd avoids the body shot from Barkley.
Barkley tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL#
Barkley fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dredd, pushing him back against the cage.
Dredd misses with a body punch.
Barkley takes a shot to the head.
Dredd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barkley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Dredd scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dredd scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Dredd fails to land.
Dredd misses with a body punch.
Barkley misses with the head strike.
Barkley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dredd backwards.
Barkley gets through Dredd's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dredd struggles to land a body shot inside as Barkley controls his hands. #T3#
A right handed body shot lands from Dredd.
Barkley blocks an uppercut.
Barkley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dredd blocks an uppercut.
Barkley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dredd blocks a body shot from Barkley.
Dredd blocks an uppercut.
Dredd tries to work over Barkley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barkley tries to work over Dredd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dredd fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barkley is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dredd working aggressively here.
Barkley putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dredd in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Dredd takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dredd.
A short right from Barkley on the inside.
Barkley landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Brock Dredd seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Barkley scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dredd gets through Barkley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barkley scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dredd tries to work over Barkley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Barkley.
Dredd misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dredd struggles to land a body shot inside as Barkley controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Barkley.
Dredd lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dredd misses with a body punch.
Barkley blocks an uppercut.
Barkley swings wildly with an uppercut but Dredd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dredd lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dredd scores with a shot to the side of Barkley's head.
Dredd tries a body shot but Barkley blocks it.
Dredd works on Barkley's body with a couple of short punches.
Barkley presses Dredd against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dredd lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Dredd on the inside.
Barkley lands a right hand.
Barkley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Barkley clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Barkley looks to land a left hand but Dredd moved out of range nicely.
Barkley cracks Dredd with a good jab.
Dredd with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dredd walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Barkley checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dredd throws a push kick but Barkley slaps the foot to one side.
A low kick from Barkley misses
and Dredd counters with a thumping low kick.
Barkley throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A nice side step and Dredd releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Barkley looks to score with a jab to the body but Dredd is just out of range.
Nick Barkley is winning the standup battle so far.
A low kick lands for Barkley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dredd takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Barkley punishes Dredd's body with a nice straight punch.
Dredd slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Barkley lands with a cross. #T1#
Barkley throws a lazy right hand but Dredd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barkley throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dredd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barkley looks to score with a jab to the body but Dredd is just out of range.#CL#
Barkley closes the distance and clinches.
Barkley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dredd is trying to stall.
Dredd misses with some punches.
Dredd misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from Dredd.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dredd.
Barkley prevents Dredd from breaking the clinch.
Barkley working aggressively here.
Barkley trying to land knees to the body.
Dredd tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barkley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barkley throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Dredd pushes Barkley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dredd lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barkley backwards.
Barkley blocks a body shot from Dredd.
Dredd has a couple of punches blocked by Barkley.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barkley stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dredd.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barkley.
Barkley misses with some punches.
Dredd misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barkley lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dredd is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Barkley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Barkley tries to throw a body punch but Dredd avoids it by throwing Barkley back against the cage.
Dredd has a couple of punches blocked by Barkley.
Barkley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Barkley scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barkley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barkley swings wildly with an uppercut but Dredd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dredd misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Dredd misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Barkley.
Dredd working aggressively here.
Barkley lands with a short shot to the head.
Dredd misses with some punches.
Barkley misses with a punch on the inside.
Barkley landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Barkley.
A short left from Barkley.
A nice left hand lands by Barkley.
Dredd works on Barkley's body with a couple of short punches.
Dredd can't find room to land a body shot as Barkley controls the action.
Dredd blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barkley with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Barkley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dredd's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barkley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dredd has a couple of punches blocked by Barkley. #T4#
Barkley is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dredd is defending well for now.
Dredd can't find room to land a body shot as Barkley controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Dredd fails to land.
Barkley lands a hook that snaps the head of Dredd backwards.
Barkley throws a punch but it's blocked by Dredd.
Nice body punch from Dredd - that landed with a thud.
Barkley lands a nice knee to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dredd.
Dredd blocking some punches.
Barkley swings wildly with an uppercut but Dredd uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from Barkley as the two fighters clinch.
Barkley swings wildly with an uppercut but Dredd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dredd lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barkley lands a hook that snaps the head of Dredd backwards.
Dredd can't find room to land a body shot as Barkley controls the action.
Barkley blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Barkley had his way with Brock Dredd in that round.
That's time! Barkley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.#R5#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Barkley lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dredd has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dredd and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Barkley scores with a leg kick.
Dredd takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Barkley moves out of range of the body kick from Dredd.
Barkley stuns Dredd with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Barkley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice body punch from Barkley.
Dredd throws a push kick but Barkley slaps the foot to one side.
Barkley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dredd scores with a decent looking hook.
Barkley throws a lazy right hand but Dredd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dredd takes one to the side of the head.
Barkley throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dredd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Barkley fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dredd on the side of the head.
Barkley cracks Dredd with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Barkley wants to slow Dredd down by chopping away at his legs.
Barkley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dredd paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dredd tries a quick counter leg kick but Barkley is wise to it.
Barkley scores with a jab.
Dredd moves out of range as Barkley strikes.
Dredd throws out a counter right but Barkley avoids it with no problem.
Barkley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dredd.
Barkley jabs Dredd to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dredd fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Barkley is out of range.
Barkley tries to land a front kick but Dredd steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dredd walks into a jab.
Barkley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dredd.
Barkley misses with a low kick. #T2#
Dredd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dredd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brock Dredd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dredd moves out of range of the strikes.
Barkley moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That kick from Barkley tenderised Dredd's leg. Dredd is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barkley wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barkley throws a lazy right hand but Dredd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dredd looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dredd takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Barkley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dredd can do to turn this around?
Dredd checks a leg kick nicely.
Dredd takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dredd takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T3#
Barkley is looking to clinch.
Dredd's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Barkley connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dredd scrambles back to his feet.
Barkley misses with a wild body shot.
Dredd throws out a counter right but Barkley avoids it with no problem.
Dredd walks into a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dredd checks a leg kick.
Barkley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dredd was well out of range. Poor timing from Barkley.
Barkley swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Barkley misses with a looping right.
Dredd appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dredd throws a hook but Barkley avoids it easily.
Barkley works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Barkley throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Barkley throws a big shot that misses.
Dredd throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Dredd staying out of range there.
Barkley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dredd was well out of range. Poor timing from Barkley.
A big right from Barkley misses.
Dredd looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Barkley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dredd throws out a counter right but Barkley avoids it with no problem.
Barkley lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dredd tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barkley.
Dredd takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barkley takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Barkley lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dredd 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.
Nice shot by Barkley.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Barkley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barkley 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 50:46
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 50:46
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Barkley!
Nick Barkley retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Nick Barkley thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SMASH: Erdogan vs Barkley
Date: Oct 01, 2023

#R1#
Barkley misses with a looping left.
Barkley attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Barkley stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Erdogan.
Erdogan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Erdogan rushes Barkley and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barkley.
Barkley tries to work over Erdogan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barkley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
I was talking to Erdogan's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Erdogan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Erdogan lands a good knee to the midsection. Barkley won't want to take too many of those.
Barkley blocks an elbow strike from Erdogan.
Erdogan scores with a shoulder strike.
Barkley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Barkley scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Barkley misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Barkley.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barkley misses with a punch on the inside.
Erdogan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barkley backwards.
Barkley misses with a punch to the body.
Erdogan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Erdogan on the inside.
A short left from Barkley. #T1#
Barkley lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Erdogan.
Barkley throws a punch but it's blocked by Erdogan.
Barkley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Erdogan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Erdogan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Erdogan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've been informed that Barkley has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Barkley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Erdogan can't find room to land a body shot as Barkley controls the action.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barkley.
Erdogan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Barkley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Erdogan misses with an elbow over the top.
Barkley tries a body shot but Erdogan blocks it.
Barkley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Erdogan tries a body shot but Barkley blocks it.
Barkley dodges an elbow strike from Erdogan.
Barkley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Erdogan pushes off an throws an elbow but Barkley leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T2#
Barkley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Erdogan.
Erdogan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Erdogan throws an elbow but it misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barkley misses with a punch to the body.
Barkley tries a body shot but Erdogan blocks it.
Barkley blocks an elbow strike from Erdogan.
Erdogan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Barkley on the inside.
Barkley misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barkley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Erdogan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Barkley's brow.
Barkley landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Barkley works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Erdogan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barkley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Erdogan pushes off an throws an elbow but Barkley leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Erdogan pushes off an throws an elbow but Barkley leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Barkley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Erdogan backwards.
Barkley scores with a hook to the body.
Barkley lands an uppercut.#T3#
Barkley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Barkley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Erdogan misses with the head strike.
Erdogan avoiding damage.
Erdogan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barkley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Erdogan's elbow.
Erdogan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Erdogan blocks an uppercut.
Erdogan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Erdogan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barkley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barkley lands a nice uppercut.
Barkley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barkley landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Erdogan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Erdogan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barkley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barkley.
Erdogan throws an elbow that misses.
Barkley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
Barkley working Erdogan over with knees to the body.
Erdogan tries to throw a body punch but Barkley avoids it by throwing Erdogan back against the cage.
Barkley lands an uppercut.
Erdogan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Barkley takes an elbow to the forehead.
Barkley misses with a punch to the body.
Barkley misses with a body punch.
Erdogan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Erdogan misses with an elbow over the top.
Erdogan swings wildly with an uppercut but Barkley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barkley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Erdogan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Erdogan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Erdogan misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barkley takes an elbow to the forehead.
Barkley throws a head punch that misses.
Erdogan tries to work over Barkley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barkley misses with a punch on the inside.
Barkley misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Barkley dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A big left from Barkley misses.
Barkley scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Erdogan just misses with a punch to the body.
Barkley feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Erdogans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Erdogan moves out of range of the leg kick from Barkley.
Barkley connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barkley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Erdogan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Barkley takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Barkley lands with a hook. Erdogan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Barkley connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Erdogan momentarily.
Erdogan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Barkley misses with a low kick.
Nick Barkley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Erdogan throws a leg kick but Barkley moved away.
Barkley fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Erdogan lands with an overhand left.
Nick Barkley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barkley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barkley throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Erdogan wants to clinch up but Barkley keeps it at a distance.
Erdogan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barkley can pounce on him.
Barkley scores with a nice body kick. #CL2#
Barkley has taken the fight to the clinch.
Barkley scores with a shot to the side of Erdogan's head.
Erdogan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barkley backwards.
A right hand to the body from Barkley.
Erdogan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barkley blocks the elbow strike.
A body shot lands from Barkley.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Erdogan has a couple of punches blocked by Barkley.
Barkley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Erdogan backwards.
Nick Barkley seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Barkley dodges an elbow strike from Erdogan.
Barkley lands a hook that snaps the head of Erdogan backwards.
Erdogan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Barkley digs a right hand underneath Erdogan's ribcage. Erdogan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barkley scores with a shot to the side of Erdogan's head.
Erdogan managing to block the knees to the body from Barkley.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barkley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Barkley lands a nice uppercut.
Barkley missing with knees to the body.
Erdogan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Barkley lands an uppercut.
Barkley cracks Erdogan with a nice body shot.
Barkley lands a shoulder strike.
Erdogan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barkley lands a shoulder strike.
Barkley misses with a punch to the body.
Erdogan swings wildly with an uppercut but Barkley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barkley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Erdogan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Barkley's brow.
Barkley lands a body shot.
Barkley digs a right hand underneath Erdogan's ribcage. Erdogan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Erdogan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Erdogan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barkley misses with a punch on the inside.
Barkley lands an uppercut.#T3#
A nice left hand lands by Erdogan.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Erdogan.
Barkley blocks a body shot from Erdogan.
Barkley is working Erdogan over against the cage.
Erdogan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Erdogan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Erdogan.
Erdogan struggles to land a body shot inside as Barkley controls his hands.
Barkley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Erdogan avoiding damage as Barkley throws knees to the body.
Erdogan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Barkley fails to land.
Erdogan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Barkley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice left hand lands by Barkley.
A right hook to the body lands for Barkley.
Barkley lands with a right to the head.
Barkley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barkley with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Barkley pushes Erdogan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Erdogan swings wildly with an uppercut but Barkley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barkley blocks the elbow strike. #T4#
Barkley lands with a short shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barkley gets through Erdogan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Erdogan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barkley.
Erdogan blocks a body shot from Barkley.
Barkley struggles to land a body shot inside as Erdogan controls his hands.
Barkley lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barkley.
Barkley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Barkley.
Barkley lands a body punch in the clinch.
Barkley lands a left hand.
Barkley misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barkley avoids a wild elbow strike from Erdogan.
Barkley lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Barkley. #ROC2#Erdogan is rocked!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barkley.
Oh Erdogan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barkley scores with a shot to the side of Erdogan's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Barkley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
A good leg kick by Barkley.
Barkley takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Erdogan seems to have got his legs back now.
Barkley takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Barkley checks the leg kick.
Barkley ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Barkley with the inside leg kick.
Barkley swats away the attempt to clinch by Erdogan.
Barkley lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd cheers as Barkley lands an impressive looking overhand right. Erdogan doesn't seem phased though.
Barkley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erdogan has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Barkley.
Barkley with a nice calf kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Erdogan.
Barkley keeps the fight on the outside.
Barkley sizes up Erdogan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barkley digs a good hook to Erdogan's body. #T1#
Erdogan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Erdogan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barkley throws a nice outside leg kick.
Erdogan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Barkley under the eye.
Barkley scores with a kick to the body.
Erdogan throws a wild body kick that Barkley sees coming a mile off.
Erdogan backing away here, and Barkley unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Barkley lands with a shot to the body.
Barkley connects with a looping right hand.
Erdogan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Barkley lands with a shot to the body.
Barkley lands a nice leg kick that just misses Erdogan's sensitive parts.
Erdogan tries a head kick but it misses.
Barkley throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barkley thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Barkley moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Barkley scores with a nice head shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barkley.
Barkley thumps Erdogan with a low kick.
Barkley thows a leg kick but Erdogan checks it
and Erdogan counters with a good low kick that Barkley was not able to check.
Erdogan tries to clinch up but Barkley circles away and keeps his distance.
Erdogan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Barkley dips to his left and cracks Erdogan with an uppercut!
Erdogan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Erdogan throws a looping overhand right but Barkley ducks down to avoid it.
Barkley fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Erdogan.
Erdogan avoids a kick to the body.
Barkley on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Barkley misses with a leg kick
and Erdogan counters with a nice leg kick.
Barkley blocks a low kick nicely.
Erdogan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Barkley throws a body punch but Erdogan moves out of range.
Erdogan tries to counter by clinching up but Barkley breaks away and moves out of range.#T3#
Barkley lands with a thumping leg kick.
Barkley buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Barkley thuds his shin into the meat of Erdogan's side.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Erdogan tries to work over Barkley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Erdogan misses with an elbow over the top.
Erdogan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barkley struggles to land a body shot inside as Erdogan controls his hands.
Barkley pushes Erdogan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barkley scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Barkley lands with a left to the head.
Barkley misses with some punches.
Erdogan lands a damaging elbow.
Erdogan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Barkley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barkley swings wildly with an uppercut but Erdogan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barkley blocks an elbow strike from Erdogan. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barkley.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Erdogan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Erdogan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Barkley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Erdogan's elbow.
Barkley trying to land knees to the body.
Barkley pushes Erdogan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barkley misses with a punch on the inside.
Erdogan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barkley cracks Erdogan with a nice body shot.
Erdogan misses with a punch on the inside.
Erdogan lands an elbow inside that Barkley shrugs off.
Barkley stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barkley is leaning against Erdogan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barkley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A body shot lands from Barkley.
Barkley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barkley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Erdogans head.
Barkley tries a body shot but Erdogan blocks it.
Barkley lands a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Barkley really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Barkley throws a nice inside leg kick.
Erdogan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barkley.
Erdogan scores with a decent looking hook.
Erdogan tries to close the distance and clinch but Barkley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Erdogan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Erdogan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Barkley connects with a solid leg kick.
Barkley throws a right hand that misses
and Erdogan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Erdogan throws a jab but it's blocked by Barkley.
Erdogan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barkley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barkley thinks about the counter body kick.
Barkley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erdogan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Barkley connects with a body shot that sends Erdogan's belly button to the back.#CL2#
Barkley fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Erdogan, pushing him back against the cage.
Barkley takes a knee to the side of the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Erdogan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Barkley misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Barkley blocks an elbow strike from Erdogan.
Erdogan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barkley lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Erdogan or not.
Erdogan misses with a punch to the body.
Erdogan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barkley's elbow.
Erdogan throws a punch but it's blocked by Barkley.
Erdogan swings wildly with an uppercut but Barkley uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Barkley.
Barkley scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Erdogan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Erdogan misses with a punch to the body.
Barkley has a couple of punches blocked by Erdogan.
Barkley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Erdogan's elbow.
Erdogan blocks a body shot from Barkley.
Barkley misses with a punch on the inside.
Erdogan struggles to land a body shot inside as Barkley controls his hands.
Nice elbow from Erdogan. #T2#
Erdogan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barkley blocks an uppercut.
Erdogan slows down the pace here.
Barkley prevents a body shot from Erdogan.
A head punch on the inside from Erdogan fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Erdogan.
Barkley misses with some punches.
Barkley blocks an elbow strike from Erdogan.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barkley.
Barkley is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Erdogan is defending well for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice left hand lands by Barkley.
Erdogan has a couple of punches blocked by Barkley.
Barkley misses with a punch to the body.
Barkley tries to work over Erdogan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Barkley.
Barkley tries a body shot but Erdogan blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barkley. #T3#
Erdogan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Erdogan has a couple of punches blocked by Barkley.
Erdogan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from Barkley.
Barkley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barkley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barkley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barkley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Barkley is leaning against Erdogan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Still in the clinch, Barkley scores with a nice short uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barkley.
Erdogan tries to work over Barkley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barkley trying to land knees to the body.
Barkley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Barkley lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barkley prevents a body shot from Erdogan.
Barkley lands with a left to the head.
Barkley prevents a body shot from Erdogan. #T4#
Barkley lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Erdogan.
Erdogan throws an elbow that misses.
Erdogan working aggressively here.
Nice elbow from Erdogan.
Erdogan lands an elbow inside that Barkley shrugs off.
A head punch on the inside from Erdogan fails to land.
Barkley is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Erdogan is defending well for now.
Erdogan misses with the head strike.
Erdogan throws an elbow but it misses.
Erdogan blocks a body shot from Barkley.
Barkley lands an uppercut.
Barkley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Erdogan fails to land.
Erdogan working aggressively here.
Barkley tries to work over Erdogan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barkley stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Barkley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barkley misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Barkley dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
A solid leg kick lands there for Barkley.
Erdogan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Erdogan tries to score with a low kick but Barkley moves his leg out of the way.
Barkley cracks a nice hook into Erdogan's ribs.
Barkley clobbers Erdogan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Barkley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barkley is looking to slow Erdogan down with leg kicks.
Erdogan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Barkley lands a jab to Erdogan's midsection.
Barkley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Erdogan moves away.
Barkley swings for the body but Erdogan moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erdogan throws a head kick but Barkley moves out of range.
Barkley goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Erdogan misses the shot to the body.
Erdogan throws a body punch but Barkley moves out of range.
Barkley lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Barkley throws a quick inside leg kick.
A big right from Barkley misses.
Erdogan throws a jab but it's blocked by Barkley.
Barkley throws a lazy right hand but Erdogan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Barkley misses.
Erdogan throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Erdogan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barkley.
Erdogan misses with a looping left.
Barkley dips to his left and cracks Erdogan with an uppercut!
Erdogan moves out of range of the leg kick from Barkley.
Erdogan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barkley.
Erdogan misses with a body kick. #CL#
Erdogan darts in and clinches Barkley up against the cage.
Good body shot from Barkley.
Erdogan takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Erdogan. #T2#
Erdogan is looking to control Barkley's arms but Barkley gets an underhook and turns him. Now Erdogan has his back to the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Erdogan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barkley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Erdogan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Erdogan scores with a shoulder strike.
Barkley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Erdogan pushes Barkley back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Erdogan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Barkley fails to land.
Erdogan lands a shoulder strike.
Erdogan lands a right hand.
Barkley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barkley tries to work over Erdogan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barkley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barkley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barkley misses with some punches. #T3#
Erdogan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barkley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barkley misses with a punch on the inside.
Erdogan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Barkley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barkley scores with a hook to the body.
Barkley missing with knees to the body.
Barkley takes an elbow to the temple.
Erdogan misses with a punch to the body.
Erdogan lands a nice uppercut.
Erdogan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Erdogan throws a head punch that misses.
Barkley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barkley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Erdogan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barkley avoids a wild elbow strike from Erdogan.
Erdogan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barkley.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Erdogan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T4#
Barkley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barkley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barkley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Erdogan backwards.
Erdogan avoiding damage as Barkley throws knees to the body.
Barkley tries to work over Erdogan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barkley lands with a short shot to the head.
Erdogan effectively controlling the action here.
Barkley scores with a shoulder strike.
Barkley misses with a punch on the inside.
Barkley throws a punch but it's blocked by Erdogan.
Erdogan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barkley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barkley misses with a punch on the inside.
Barkley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barkley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barkley prevents a body shot from Erdogan.
Erdogan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Barkley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Barkley has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 45:50
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 45:50
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Barkley!
Nick Barkley is the new middleweight champion!
Nick Barkley seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 277
Date: Aug 18, 2023

#R1#
Spratt takes a swing at Barkley's ribcage but misses.
Spratt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spratt shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Spratt does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Barkley connects with a jab.
Barkley has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Primal Concrete Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Good leg kick by Barkley.
Barkley takes a swing at Spratt's ribcage but misses.
Spratt appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Barkley bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Spratt's head backwards.
Barkley ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Spratt throws a head kick that misses.
Barkley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spratt.
Barkley connects with a body shot that sends Spratt's belly button to the back.
Spratt blocks a jab.
Barkley misses with an uppercut.
Spratt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barkley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spratt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Spratt misses with a lunging right hand
and Barkley counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spratt throws a shot from downtown. Barkley moves away and avoids it.
Barkley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Spratt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Spratt throws out a counter right but Barkley avoids it with no problem.
A combination from Spratt does no damage.
A swing and a miss from Spratt.#T1#
Barkley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spratt was well out of range. Poor timing from Barkley.
Barkley is looking to clinch.
Spratt on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've been informed that Spratt has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Barkley jabs at Spratt's body.
A jab from Spratt misses.
Spratt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barkley throws out a loose jab but Spratt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barkley with a hook.
Spratt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Spratt throws out a loose jab but Barkley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Spratt.
Barkley feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Spratt slips a straight right by Barkley.
Barkley takes one to the chin there.
Barkley ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Spratt moves forwards but Barkley connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Barkley throws the kick towards the body but Spratt avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barkley scoring well with a low kick there.
Spratt throws a lazy right hand but Barkley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Barkley throws a leg kick that is checked
and Spratt counters with a straight right hand.
Barkley throws a low kick, looking for Spratt's leg but Spratt calmly moves out of range. #T2#
Barkley bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Barkley throws a sloppy body shot
and Spratt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barkley scoring well with a low kick there. #CL#
Barkley has taken the fight to the clinch.
Barkley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Spratts head.
Spratt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spratt blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Barkley misses with a knee to the head.
Barkley has a couple of punches blocked by Spratt.
Barkley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Spratt.
Spratt is leaning against Barkley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Spratt throws a head punch that misses.
Barkley has a couple of punches blocked by Spratt. #BC2#
Spratt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spratt throws a chopping leg kick but Barkley manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Spratt throws a shot from downtown. Barkley moves away and avoids it.
Spratt throws a hook to the side of Barkley's head but Barkley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spratt throws out a loose jab but Barkley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spratt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Barkley is out of range.
Barkley loads up on a big right hand but Spratt slips the punch.#T3#
Spratt swats away the attempt to clinch by Barkley.
Spratt throws a head kick that misses.
And Barkley counters with a quick kick to the body but Spratt blocks it.
Spratt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barkley defending well as Spratt loads up on a big left hand.
Spratt misses with an uppercut
and Barkley counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Barkley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spratt.
Barkley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barkley fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Spratt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Barkley looks to land a right hand but Spratt moved out of range.
Barkley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Spratt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barkley ducks under a wild hook from Spratt.
Spratt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Spratt takes one to the chin there.
Spratt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Barkley is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Spratt throws a shot from downtown. Barkley moves away and avoids it.
Spratt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barkley misses with a low kick.
Barkley connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barkley throws a shot from downtown. Spratt moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Spratt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barkley.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spratt! But no joy.
Spratt misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Spratt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barkley.
Spratt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barkley.
Spratt motions for Barkley to come forward. Spratt throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barkley slips a jab from Spratt.
Spratt connects with a leg kick.
Barkley scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nick Barkley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Spratt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barkley with a nice cross.
Spratt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barkley.
Barkley pushes Spratt away with a front kick.
Barkley ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Barkley throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Spratt counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spratt tries to work over Barkley's front leg with a kick but Barkley checks it. #CL#
Barkley has managed to clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spratt.
Barkley missing with knees to the body.
Spratt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Barkley dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Spratt checks the leg kick.
A head kick misses from Spratt.
Spratt misses with a body shot.
Spratt blocks a leg kick.
A low kick lands for Barkley.
Spratt misses with a low kick as Barkley jumps back.
An attempted straight right counter from Barkley misses the target.
Spratt misses with a low kick.
Barkley throws a leg kick which misses Spratt's front leg but catches the back leg as Spratt tries to avoid it.
Nick Barkley is winning the standup battle so far.
Spratt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spratt misses with a straight left.
Spratt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barkley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Spratt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barkley buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkley is looking to chop away at Spratt's legs.
Spratt only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Spratt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Barkley with the inside leg kick.
Barkley misses with a low kick.
Spratt lands a nice shot to the body.
Spratt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T1#
Spratt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barkley.
A leg kick checked by Spratt.
Spratt takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Spratt blocks a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Spratt misses the target.
Barkley connects with an inside leg kick.
Barkley takes a swing at Spratt's ribcage but misses.
Barkley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spratt was well out of range. Poor timing from Barkley.
Barkley throws a low kick but Spratt moves out of range easily.
Spratt cracks Barkley with a right hand to the side of the head.
Spratt missing with a left hand there. Barkley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barkley was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Barkley connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Spratt throws a hook but Barkley avoids it easily.
Spratt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Barkley moves out of range of the leg kick from Spratt.
Spratt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Barkley fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Spratt on the side of the head.#CL#
Barkley fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Spratt, pushing him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barkley blocking some punches.
Barkley misses with some punches. #T2#
Barkley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Spratts head.
Spratt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barkley blocking some punches.
Barkley lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barkley.
Spratt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Spratt in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Barkley lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Spratt or not.
Spratt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Barkley fails to land.
Barkley misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Spratt breaks the clinch.
Barkley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spratt can do to turn this around?
Spratt loads up on a big right hand but Barkley slips the punch.
Barkley looks for the body kick but Spratt saw that one coming.
Spratt looks to land a body kick but Barkley moved away.
Spratt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Spratt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barkley.
Nice straight punches there by Barkley. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Barkley.
Spratt ducks under a wild hook from Barkley.
Barkley slips a straight right by Spratt.
Spratt takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T3#
Spratt moves away from the strike by Barkley.
Barkley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barkley fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Spratt is out of range.
Spratt only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Spratt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Barkley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spratt throws out a counter right but Barkley avoids it with no problem.
A swing and a miss from Spratt.
Barkley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Barkley is looking to score with low kicks.
Barkley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spratt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spratt slips under a jab.
A low kick lands for Spratt.
Barkley tries to score with a low kick but Spratt moves his leg out of the way.
Spratt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spratt blocks a leg kick.
Spratt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barkley.
Barkley scores with a shot to the body.
Barkley ducks under a wild hook from Spratt.#T4#
Spratt throws a hook to the side of Barkley's head but Barkley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spratt looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Spratt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spratt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Barkley has time to react.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barkley throws a body shot but no joy.
Spratt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barkley bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Spratt moves out of range of the body kick.
Barkley attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A good leg kick by Barkley.
Barkley walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Spratt checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Good work by Barkley as he checks the leg kick.
Spratt misses the jab.
Barkley walks into a stiff left hand from Spratt.
Barkley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spratt moves away.
Barkley looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A bone on bone clash there as Spratt blocks the leg kick.
Barkley scoring well with a low kick there.
Barkley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barkley moves out of range of the leg kick from Spratt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Barkley dominated that second round.
That's time! Barkley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Barkley looks to score with a jab to the body but Spratt is just out of range.
Barkley wants to clinch but Spratt slips to the side
and Spratt counters with a leg kick.
Spratt slips a straight right by Barkley.
Spratt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Spratt moves out of range as Barkley strikes.
Spratt feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barkleys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Spratt misses with a looping right.
Spratt shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A big right from Spratt misses.
Barkley misses with a hook.
Spratt just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barkley.
Barkley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barkley tries a low kick but Spratt avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkley throws a low kick but it's checked well by Spratt.
Barkley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barkley looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Spratt scores with a jab. Barkley acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Barkley with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barkley fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Spratt.#T1#
Barkley avoids the body shot from Spratt.
Spratt throws a head kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spratt. Barkley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barkley misses with a body shot.
Spratt throws a jab when Barkley was well out of range.
Barkley scoring well with a low kick there.
Barkley misses the body punch
and Spratt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barkley misses with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spratt. Barkley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barkley moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Barkley throws a lazy right hand but Spratt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spratt throws a hook but Barkley blocks it.
Jab, jab by Barkley - just one landing.
Spratt throws a shot from downtown. Barkley moves away and avoids it.
Spratt blocks a jab.
Barkley with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Spratt misses with a looping right.
Spratt tries a head kick but it misses.
Barkley lands a front kick.
Jack Spratt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barkley avoids the head kick by Spratt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spratt. Barkley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spratt with a jab.
Spratt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Spratt takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Barkley moves out of range of the leg kick from Spratt.
Some bone on bone action there as Spratt checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spratt! But no joy.
Spratt misses with a leg kick.
Spratt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barkley.
Barkley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spratt.
Spratt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Spratt takes a swing at Barkley's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Barkley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Barkley lands a right hook to the body.
Barkley dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Spratt. That did some damage!
Spratt throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Barkley to counter with a crisp jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barkley.
Spratt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barkley misses with a low kick.
Barkley lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T3#
Barkley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barkley scoring well with a low kick there.
Spratt looks to land a left hand but Barkley moved out of range nicely.
Barkley delivers a nice body kick.
Spratt moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Barkley - that will leave a mark!
Barkley tries to clinch but Spratt is having none of it.
Jab from Barkley.
A jab from Barkley does it's job there.
Spratt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barkley moves away.
Good exchange - Barkley coming out on top.
Barkley scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barkley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barkley feints and then cracks Spratt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Spratt down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spratt throws a hook but Barkley blocks it.
A counter left hand to the body from Barkley misses its target.
Spratt takes a swing at Barkley's ribcage but misses.
Spratt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Barkley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spratt was well out of range. Poor timing from Barkley.#T4#
Barkley just misses with a punch to the body.
Barkley blocks a jab.
And Barkley counters with a quick kick to the body but Spratt blocks it.
An inside leg kick lands from Barkley. #CL#
Barkley gets a clinch.
Barkley misses with a body punch.
Barkley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barkley unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Spratt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A head punch on the inside from Barkley fails to land.
Barkley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barkley lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Spratt fails to land.
Barkley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Spratt throws a head punch that misses.
Spratt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spratt avoiding damage as Barkley throws knees to the body.
Barkley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barkley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spratt.
Barkley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Barkley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barkley 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Barkley!
Nick Barkley seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 273
Date: Aug 04, 2023

#R1#
A big left from Johnson misses.
Johnson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Barkley backs up against the cage.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barkley looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Barkley looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson misses with a left hand
and Barkley counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Kareem Johnson has been cut.
Barkley tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it. #T1#
Johnson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barkley counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Johnson thinking.
Johnson throws an off balance right hand
and Barkley counters with a nice leg kick.
A jab from Johnson misses.
Barkley throws a low kick but it's checked well by Johnson.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab lands there for Johnson.#CL#
Barkley has managed to clinch. #T2#
Barkley tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Barkley lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Barkley swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barkley lands a right hand.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barkley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barkley blocks an uppercut.
Johnson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barkley.
Johnson tries to work over Barkley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johnson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Barkley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johnson managing to block the knees to the body from Barkley. #BC2#
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barkley moves forwards but Johnson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T3#
Barkley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Barkley moved out of range nicely.
Barkley blocks a jab.
Barkley throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Barkley counters with a straight right hand.
Barkley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.#T4#
Barkley tries to land a front kick but Johnson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Barkley looks to throw a body kick
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barkley tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Johnson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Barkley moves out of range easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kareem Johnson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kareem Johnson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Barkley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Johnson throws a lazy uppercut
and Barkley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Barkley has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Johnson finds it's way round the side to connect with Barkley's head. #ROC2#Barkley is rocked!
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
Barkley is looking to counter with head kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkley looks to land a body kick but Johnson moved away.
Johnson misses with a lunging right hand
and Barkley makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Barkley wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Johnson fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Barkley to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Barkley looks to clinch but Johnson throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Barkley taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Kareem Johnson!
Kareem Johnson is the new middleweight champion!
Kareem Johnson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 262
Date: Jun 23, 2023

#R1#
Matsuda throws a shot to the body.
Matsuda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barkley throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #TD#
Barkley gets caught napping as Matsuda dives in and scores a takedown. Barkley manages to retain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barkley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Matsuda accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Matsuda working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Barkley keeping moving, preventing Matsuda from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barkley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Matsuda 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.
Matsuda throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Barkley keeping full guard, as Matsuda tries to pass.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Barkley can do anything to dispel that myth.
Matsuda being controlled here momentarily.
Barkley keeping moving, preventing Matsuda from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Matsuda loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Matsuda shoots for a takedown but Barkley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Barkley throws a body punch but Matsuda moves out of range.
Matsuda moves out of range of the strikes.
Matsuda needs to keep his hands up - Barkley had a free shot at his head there.#CUT2#It looks like Tanaka Matsuda has been cut.
Matsuda misses with a takedown attempt
and Barkley counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Matsuda throws a lazy uppercut
and Barkley counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Barkley scores with a head kick.
Matsuda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Barkley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Matsuda slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Barkley moves away from the strike by Matsuda.
Tanaka Matsuda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Barkley takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Matsuda misses with an uppercut
and Barkley counters with a nice low kick that buckles Matsuda's knee momentarily.
Matsuda misses with a hook. Barkley ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Barkley misses.
Matsuda takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Matsuda fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Matsuda looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barkley is fending him off so far but Matsuda persists. Nope, Barkley circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tanaka Matsuda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matsuda throws a lazy uppercut
and Barkley counters with a thumping low kick. #T4#
Matsuda jabs Barkley to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Barkley takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Barkley avoids the body shot from Matsuda.
A decent looking cross lands there for Matsuda.
Matsuda misses with a lunging right hand
and Barkley counters with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barkley misses with the body kick
and Matsuda makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Matsuda lands with a good body shot.
Matsuda punishes Barkley's body with a nice straight punch.
Matsuda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tanaka Matsuda will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tanaka Matsuda's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nice defenses there by Matsuda.
Matsuda half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Matsuda looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barkley is fending him off so far but Matsuda persists. Nope, Barkley circles away and we're back to standing.
Matsuda takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Barkley misses with the body kick#TD#
and Matsuda counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Matsuda seems to be looking for submissions.
Barkley tries to roll over but Matsuda keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuda missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Matsuda thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Matsuda is pressing down on Barkley's thigh, looking to free his foot. Barkley is holding on for now.
Matsuda throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Barkley is controlling Matsuda's trapped leg to prevent Matsuda from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Matsuda is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Barkley is staying active underneath Matsuda, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Barkley has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Matsuda is working away from the top position though.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Matsuda sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Barkley defending well though. #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.#SUB#
Barkley is defending against the submission attempts here by Matsuda.
Matsuda throws a strike but Barkley avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Matsuda trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Matsuda postures up in Barkley's guard and throws a big left but Barkley blocks it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Matsuda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barkley manages to avoid it.
Matsuda dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Barkley takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Barkley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barkley keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Barkley flicks out a counter leg kick but Matsuda steps away.
Nick Barkley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matsuda scores with a jab to the head.
Barkley throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Matsuda counters with a takedown into side control.
Matsuda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barkley can do to turn this around?
Matsuda throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Matsuda tries to move to mount but Barkley blocks the move with his legs. #T4#
Matsuda working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Barkley tries to improve position but can't.
Barkley regains half guard, as Matsuda was trying to land strikes.
Barkley avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Matsuda.
Matsuda is keen to just control but Barkley is a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Matsuda is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Barkley sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Matsuda is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barkley is just riding it out for now. Matsuda eventually gives up the hold.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tanaka Matsuda dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tanaka Matsuda's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Barkley connects with a good right hand that stumbles Matsuda. Matsuda circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Matsuda's jab looks to have found its range, popping Barkley under the eye.
Matsuda is looking to wear down Barkley with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barkley throws a jab when Matsuda was well out of range.
Matsuda darts in looking for a takedown but Barkley gets double underhooks and turns Matsuda into the cage.
Matsuda's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Matsuda drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Barkley gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Barkley lands a nice uppercut.
Barkley lands with a right to the head.
Matsuda is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tanaka Matsuda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barkley tries to work over Matsuda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barkley missing with knees to the body.
Good body shot from Matsuda.
Barkley is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Matsuda tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barkley landing knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Barkley.
A short right from Barkley.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barkley.
Barkley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Barkley as the two fighters clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barkley is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Barkley digs a right hand into Matsuda's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Matsuda's gas tank. #T2#
Barkley lands with a light punch inside.
Barkley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barkley scores with a shot to the side of Matsuda's head.
Barkley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Matsuda avoids it.
Barkley lands with a light punch inside.
Barkley gets through Matsuda's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barkley scores with a nice hook to the head.
Matsuda jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Barkley walks away with a smile on his face. Matsuda gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Matsuda sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Barkley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barkley wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Barkley misses with a body kick.
Matsuda shoots in looking for a takedown but Barkley manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Matsuda's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Barkley is trying to counter with his kicks.#T3#
Matsuda rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barkley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barkley lands with a straight right. Matsuda didn't see that one coming.
Barkley walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Matsuda drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Barkley swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Matsuda's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Barkley!
Nick Barkley is the new middleweight champion!
Nick Barkley seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 254
Date: May 19, 2023

#R1#
A slow jab from Barkley misses its intended target.
A counter left hand to the body from Jukassa misses its target.
Jukassa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barkley.
Jukassa slips under a jab.
Jukassa walks into a stiff left hand from Barkley.
Barkley misses with a lunging right hand
letting Jukassa counter with a right hand.
Barkley misses with a hook
and Jukassa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jukassa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barkley was well out of range. Poor timing from Jukassa.
Barkley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barkley throws an overhand right that lands on Jukassa's shoulder, as Jukassa tries to avoid the shot.
Jukassa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jukassa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T1#
Barkley tries to work over Jukassa's front leg with a kick but Jukassa checks it.
Jukassa throwing a counter right hand but Barkley manages to avoid it.
Barkley throws a leg kick which misses Jukassa's front leg but catches the back leg as Jukassa tries to avoid it.
Barkley throws a chopping leg kick but Jukassa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jukassa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barkley.
It looked like Jukassa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barkley scores with a sloppy right hand. Jukassa should have avoided that one.
Barkley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jukassa manages to avoid it.
Jukassa was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Barkley comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Barkley misses with a looping left.
Barkley misses with an uppercut
and Jukassa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2#
Barkley wants to slow Jukassa down by chopping away at his legs.
Jukassa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barkley.
Jukassa throws a hook to the side of Barkley's head but Barkley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barkley let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Barkley with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jab from Barkley.
Decent striking displayed by Barkley there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Decent striking displayed by Barkley there.
Barkley slips a jab from Jukassa.#T3#
Barkley loads up on a big right hand but Jukassa slips the punch.
Jukassa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Barkley throws a leg kick
and Jukassa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barkley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jukassa.
Jukassa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barkley throws a body shot but no joy.
Jukassa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barkley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jukassa misses with a jab to the body
and Barkley counters with a low kick, right behind Jukassa 's knee.
Barkley scores with a jab. Jukassa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Barkley throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jukassa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T4#
Jukassa moves out of range of the strikes.
Barkley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jukassa.
Jukassa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barkley.
Barkley throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jukassa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barkley turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barkley moves into range and connects with a jab.
Barkley tries to land a body kick
and Jukassa 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.
Barkley scores with a kick to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Barkley dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
The crowd cheers as Barkley lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jukassa doesn't seem phased though.
Barkley throws a half hearted mid kick.
Barkley lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jukassa takes a step back to recover.
Barkley throws a hook but Jukassa avoids it easily.
Barkley misses with a body shot.
Barkley will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkley misses with a low kick.
Nick Barkley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barkley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Jukassa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Barkley stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
Jukassa moves out of range as Barkley strikes.
Barkley throws a right hand that misses
and Jukassa counters with a stiff right hand.
Barkley looks to land a right hand but Jukassa moved out of range.
Barkley scores with a nice head shot.
Crunch! Barkley slams his shin into Jukassa's torso.
Barkley digs a good body shot into Jukassa's ribs.
Barkley throws a shot from downtown. Jukassa moves away and avoids it.
A counter left hand to the body from Jukassa misses its target.
Barkley throws a looping overhand right but Jukassa ducks down to avoid it.
Jukassa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Barkley.
Nick Barkley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barkley is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Barkley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barkley looks for the body kick but Jukassa saw that one coming.
It looked like Jukassa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Barkley.
A big left from Barkley misses.
Barkley on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jukassa throws a big shot that misses.
Barkley misses the body punch
and Jukassa counters with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barkley throws a looping overhand right but Jukassa ducks down to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Jukassa tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T3#
Barkley throws a poor cross that misses
and Jukassa counters with a straight right hand.
Jukassa throws an overhand right that lands on Barkley's shoulder, as Barkley tries to avoid the shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barkley.
Jukassa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Barkley swings widly with a right hand
and Jukassa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jukassa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jukassa defending well as Barkley loads up on a big left hand.
Barkley works Jukassa's body with a nice hook.
Barkley misses with a right hand
and Jukassa counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Barkley misses with a lunging right hand
and Jukassa counters with a left to the body.
A big right from Barkley misses.
It looked like Jukassa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barkley throws a looping overhand right but Jukassa ducks down to avoid it.
Jukassa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barkley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jukassa moves away.
Jukassa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barkley slaps away a takedown attempt from Jukassa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Barkley throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jukassa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Barkley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Barkley looks to score with a jab to the body but Jukassa is just out of range.
Jukassa was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jukassa takes one on the button.
Barkley missing with a left hand there. Jukassa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Jukassa misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barkley, as that shot connected.
Barkley misses with a body punch
and Jukassa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkley lands a leg kick that knocks Jukassa off balance momentarily.
Jukassa needs to keep his hands up - Barkley had a free shot at his head there.
Jukassa loads up on a big right hand but Barkley slips the punch.
Barkley throws out a counter right but Jukassa avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Barkley connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barkley misses with a leg kick
and Jukassa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barkley throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Jukassa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Barkley throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Barkley.
Barkley misses with a straight right.
Barkley lands with a straight right. Jukassa didn't see that one coming.
Zett Jukassa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Barkley misses with a hook
and Jukassa counters with a stiff right hand.
Barkley throws a hook but Jukassa blocks it.
Barkley lands a right hook to the body.
Barkley jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jukassa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Jukassa misses the target.
Barkley is trying to counter with his kicks.
Barkley throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jukassa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barkley.
Jukassa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Barkley throws a push kick but Jukassa slaps the foot to one side.
Jukassa throwing a counter right hand but Barkley manages to avoid it.
Jukassa ducks under a wild hook from Barkley.
Jukassa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barkley catches Jukassa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Barkley throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jukassa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Barkley thinking.
Jukassa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jukassa looks to land a right hand but Barkley moved out of range.
Jukassa misses with an uppercut. Barkley saw that one coming.
A jab from Barkley does it's job there.#T4#
Barkley fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jukassa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Barkley scores with a jab to the jaw.
Barkley connects with a solid leg kick.
Barkley with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Jukassa might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barkley throws a poor cross that misses
and Barkley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice uppercut lands for Barkley. That snapped Jukassa's head back.
Barkley misses with a body shot.
It looked like Jukassa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Barkley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Barkley 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Barkley!
Nick Barkley seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 248
Date: Apr 23, 2023

#R1#
McGuire lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barkley's sensitive parts.
McGuire throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barkley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Barkley has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Barkley takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McGuire looks to clinch
and Barkley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Landon McGuire has been cut.
McGuire tries a low kick but Barkley avoids it.
Landon McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire lands with a nice body punch. #CL#
McGuire moves into range and clinches up with Barkley.
Barkley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Barkley lands a shoulder strike.
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Barkley.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire lands a body shot in the clinch.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuire scores with a shoulder strike.
Barkley blocks a body shot from McGuire.
I was talking to McGuire's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
McGuire is leaning against Barkley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from McGuire on the inside.
McGuire working aggressively here.
Barkley tries a knee to the head but McGuire blocks it. #T1#
Barkley swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barkley misses with the head strike.
McGuire managing to block the knees to the body from Barkley.
A short right from Barkley.
McGuire can't break the clinch.
Barkley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGuire tries a body shot but Barkley blocks it.
A short left from Barkley.
McGuire stalls.
Barkley misses with a knee to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for McGuire.
McGuire goes for a takedown attempt but Barkley pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
McGuire lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nick Barkley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGuire misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
McGuire throws a right and a left that Barkley avoids nicely.
Nice defenses there by McGuire.
McGuire is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Barkley.
McGuire connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Barkley momentarily.
McGuire looks to land a left hand but Barkley moved out of range nicely.
Barkley just misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McGuire tries to clinch up.
Barkley with a nice cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire with a poor takedown
letting Barkley counter with a right hand.
McGuire lands a nice hook to Barkley's body. Barkley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McGuire misses with a leg kick
letting Barkley counter with a right hand.
Barkley missing with a left hand there. McGuire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by McGuire.
McGuire looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
McGuire with the inside leg kick. #T3#
Barkley takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McGuire throws a leg kick which misses Barkley's front leg but catches the back leg as Barkley tries to avoid it.
Barkley takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses.
McGuire connects with a right hand. Barkley shakes it off.
Barkley thows a body kick. McGuire tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Barkley tries to move into range but McGuire moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McGuire misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGuire on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McGuire connects with an inside leg kick.
Barkley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Barkley slips under a jab.
Barkley ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barkley throws out a leg kick but McGuire moves out of range and Barkley only half commits. #T4#
Barkley dodges the punch combination from McGuire.
McGuire throws an off balance right hand
and Barkley counters with a stiff right hand.
Barkley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barkley misses with a body kick.
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
Barkley counters with a body kick.
McGuire lands a jab.
McGuire takes a jab right on the kisser. #CL#
McGuire fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Barkley, pushing him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGuire.
Barkley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire is leaning against Barkley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Barkley struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Landon McGuire will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Landon McGuire'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#
McGuire tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Barkley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McGuire. #CL#
McGuire instigates a clinch.
Barkley throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire.
Barkley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nick Barkley seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Barkley controls his hands.
McGuire blocking some punches.
Barkley prevents a body shot from McGuire.
Barkley struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Barkley controls the action.
McGuire stalling in the clinch but Barkley improves position.
Barkley gets through McGuire's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barkley blocks a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
Barkley scores with a hook to the body.#T1#
Barkley scores a nice knee to the body.
A shot in the inside from Barkley.
Barkley scores with a shot to the side of McGuire's head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barkley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barkley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barkley pushes McGuire back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barkley.
Barkley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barkley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barkley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Barkley walks away with a smile on his face. McGuire gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McGuire misses with a head kick.
Nick Barkley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barkley swings away with a leg kick that misses.#KD2#
Barkley cracks McGuire with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! McGuire looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Barkley finish him? #ROC2#McGuire is rocked!
McGuire pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oh McGuire is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barkley drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks McGuire right on the button. McGuire goes down! Barkley follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Barkley gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Barkley!
A relieved looking Nick Barkley thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 242
Date: Mar 29, 2023

#R1#
A low kick from Boss misses
and Barkley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Bagel Boss has been cut.
Barkley misses with a hook.
Barkley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barkley takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Boss moves out of range of the leg kick from Barkley.
Boss swings widly with a right hand
and Barkley counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Boss ducks under a wild hook from Barkley.
Boss motions for Barkley to come forward. Boss throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Boss tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boss misses with a hook
and Barkley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barkley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boss.
A nice side step and Barkley releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A slow jab from Barkley misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Boss on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Boss stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barkley.#T1#
Barkley connects with a solid leg kick.
Bagel Boss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boss misses with a body shot
and Barkley counters with a body kick that stops Boss in his tracks momentarily.
Barkley throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Barkley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barkley comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A cross from Barkley lands.#KD2#
Barkley lands a big uppercut and Boss crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Boss looks OK. Barkley waves Boss back to his feet!#ROC2#Boss is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barkley circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Boss tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Barkley wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nick Barkley!
Our winner, Nick Barkley, 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.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 236
Date: Mar 04, 2023

#R1#
Liu looks to score with a jab to the body but Barkley is just out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Barkley misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Liu. Barkley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barkley steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Barkley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Liu.
Barkley blocks a head kick by Liu.
Barkley only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Liu misses with a body kick.
Liu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Liu throws a leg kick
letting Barkley counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Jun Liu has been cut.
A jab from Barkley misses.
Liu throws a shot from downtown. Barkley moves away and avoids it.
A good leg kick by Liu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkley connects with a solid leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Barkley. Beautiful body shot.
Barkley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Liu.
Liu misses with a straight left.
Barkley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Liu counters with a straight right hand.
Barkley has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T1#
Barkley connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've been told by Liu's head coaches at Gumburcules Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Liu misses with a wild body shot.
Barkley throws out a loose jab but Liu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Liu misses the body punch
and Barkley counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Barkley throws a body punch but Liu moves out of range.
Liu misses with a body kick.
Liu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Barkley.
A little jabbing left from Barkley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Liu.
Liu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Barkley swings for the body but Liu moves out of range.
Barkley connects with a solid leg kick.
Liu keeps Barkley at a distance using the push kick.
Liu lands with an uppercut that bounces Barkley off the cage and back into range.
Liu connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
Liu misses with a low kick as Barkley jumps back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liu throws a leg kick which misses Barkley's front leg but catches the back leg as Barkley tries to avoid it.
A head kick by Liu misses
and Barkley counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Liu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Liu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Barkley responds with a good body kick, but Liu manages to step out the way in time.
Barkley misses with a low kick.
Liu appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Liu tries to work over Barkley's front leg with a kick but Barkley checks it.
A head kick misses from Liu.
Barkley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Liu moves away.
Barkley will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Liu throws out a loose jab but Barkley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Liu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Liu misses with a head kick. #T3#
Nice uppercut lands for Liu. That snapped Barkley's head back.
Barkley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Liu misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Barkley to counter with a crisp jab.
Liu tries a head kick but it misses.
Liu lands a jab to the head.
Decent striking displayed by Barkley there.
Liu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barkley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Liu throws a jab but it's blocked by Barkley.
Barkley closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Liu lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Barkley has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Barkley and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Barkley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Liu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barkley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It seemed like Barkley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Liu throws a solid leg kick but Barkley takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Liu.
Barkley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A quick step to the side and Liu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Liu slips under a jab from Barkley.
Barkley avoids the head kick by Liu.
Barkley is trying to counter with his kicks.
Liu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barkley was well out of range. Poor timing from Liu.
And Barkley responds with a good body kick, but Liu manages to step out the way in time.
Liu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barkley.
Liu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barkley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barkley walks into a left hand.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Liu.
Barkley moves out of range as Liu strikes.
Barkley with a jab.
Barkley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Liu throws out the jab.
Liu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barkley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jun Liu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jun Liu's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Barkley defending well as Liu loads up on a big left hand.
Liu looks to throw a body kick
and Barkley counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Barkley throws a leg kick
and Liu counters with a nice body kick.
Liu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Liu.
Jun Liu is winning the standup battle so far.
Barkley moves out of range of the body kick.
Liu throws a right hand that misses
and Barkley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barkley slips a straight right by Liu.
Barkley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barkley swings for the body but Liu moves out of range.
Liu throws a leg kick that is checked
and Barkley counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crunch! Liu slams his shin into Barkley's torso.
Liu misses with a head kick.
Liu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Barkley counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Barkley takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Liu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barkley ducks under a wild hook from Liu.
Barkley avoids the head kick by Liu.
Liu looks to score with a jab to the body but Barkley is just out of range.
Liu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Barkley moves out of range of the body kick from Liu.
Barkley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barkley turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Liu blocks the body kick.
Liu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barkley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Liu throws a head kick but Barkley moves out of range.
Liu staying out of range there.
Liu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Barkley is out of range and Liu settles back down.
Liu swings for the body but Barkley moves out of range. #T2#
Barkley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Liu gets off balance looking for a body kick#KD2#
and Barkley counters with a nice right hand that sends Liu toppling to the canvas! Liu scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Barkley finish him?!#ROC2#Liu is rocked!
Jun Liu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Liu misses with a right hand
and Barkley finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Oh Liu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Liu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Barkley checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Liu seems to have got his legs back now.
Barkley takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Liu misses with a body punch #KD2#
and Barkley counters with a crisp right hand that drops Liu! Barkley lets Liu back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT2#Jun Liu's cut is getting worse.
A slow jab from Barkley misses its intended target.
Liu jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Liu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Liu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barkley looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Liu. Barkley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Liu with a nice calf kick.
Liu throws a right hand that Barkley ducks under and follows up with a left that Barkley also avoids with ease.#T3#
Liu glances at the clock... BAM! Barkley nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Liu crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Liu is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nick Barkley!
Nick Barkley thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 220
Date: Jan 04, 2023

#R1##CL#
Garcia closes the distance and clinches.
Our sources have told us that Garcia has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Garcia blocking some punches.
Garcia's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barkley swings wildly with an uppercut but Garcia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barkley misses with a body punch.
Garcia prevents a body shot from Barkley.
Garcia prevents a body shot from Barkley.
Garcia misses with a punch to the body.
Barkley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Garcia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barkley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Garcia backwards.
Garcia blocks a body shot from Barkley.
Barkley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Garcia backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barkley.
Barkley putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Garcia in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Garcia softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
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!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Garcia as Barkley tries to tie him up.
Barkley lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barkley tries to throw a body punch but Garcia avoids it by throwing Barkley back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barkley.
Barkley scores with a shot to the side of Garcia's head.
Garcia managing to block the knees to the body from Barkley.
Barkley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Garcia jumps guard but Barkley stands there with Garcia around his waist. Garcia gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barkley.
Barkley takes an elbow to the temple.
Garcia managing to block the knees to the body from Barkley.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barkley.
Garcia prevents a body shot from Barkley. #TD#
Garcia pulls guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Barkley wants to stand but Garcia is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barkley is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T2#
Garcia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barkley is one step ahead there.
Barkley trying to stand up but can't free himself from Garcia's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Garcia misses with a jab to the body
and Barkley counters with a thumping low kick.
Garcia takes one to the chin there.
Garcia misses with a double jab
and Barkley counters with a nice uppercut.
Barkley takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T3#
Garcia lands a body shot.
Barkley ducks under a wild hook from Garcia.
Barkley appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Barkley tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Garcia is able to avoid easily.
Barkley takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Barkley throws a body punch but Garcia moves out of range.
Garcia misses with an uppercut
and Barkley counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Garcia throws an off balance right hand
and Barkley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barkley swings for the body but Garcia moves out of range.
Garcia is looking to counter punch.
Barkley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garcia throws out the jab.
Garcia throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barkley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Garcia works Barkley's body with a nice hook.
Garcia throws a looping overhand right but Barkley ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Barkley misses with a body shot.
Garcia thuds a left hand into Barkley's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garcia misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Barkley gets tackled into the cage by Garcia. Garcia maintains the clinch.
A short right from Barkley on the inside.
Garcia blocks a body shot from Barkley.
Barkley blocks the elbow strike.
Garcia blocking some punches.
Barkley lands a hook to the side of the head.
Garcia lands an elbow inside.
Garcia lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barkley backwards.
Barkley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Garcia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Garcia.
Garcia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Garcia blocks an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Garcia scores with a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Barkley dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Garcia throws a predictable looking body shot
and Barkley counters with an outside leg kick.
Garcia connects with a crisp jab.
Barkley lands a jab to Garcia's midsection.
Garcia blocks a head kick by Barkley.
Garcia is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Barkley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garcia.
Barkley feints a counter leg kick.
Barkley throws a body shot but no joy.
Garcia digs a good body shot into Barkley's ribs.
Garcia with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkley scores with a jab.
Garcia keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice shot by Garcia.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barkley keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Barkley.
Barkley lands a glancing blow to the side of Garcia's head.
Garcia takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Barkley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garcia. #KD#
Garcia drops his shoulder and cracks Barkley with a huge uppercut! Barkley goes down! Can Garcia finish him? #ROC#Barkley is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but Barkley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barkley is still in real trouble! Can Garcia finish him?
Garcia is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Barkley is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Barkley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Garcia. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Garcia in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Garcia postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Garcia arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Barkley's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mickey Garcia!
Mickey Garcia seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 212
Date: Dec 07, 2022

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Barkley looks to score with a jab to the body but Czarny Z Garbowa is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Czarny Z Garbowa! But no joy.
Barkley looks to throw the jab but Czarny Z Garbowa is out of range.
Barkley throws a low kick but it's checked well by Czarny Z Garbowa.
Barkley throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Czarny Z Garbowa counters with a takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkley is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Czarny Z Garbowa has just dragged him back down to the mat.
You can see the frustration on Barkley's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Barkley prevents Czarny Z Garbowa from moving into mount. #T1#
Czarny Z Garbowa wants to control but Barkley is keeping him busy.
Czarny Z Garbowa tries to advance to mount but Barkley denies him.
Barkley is not content to let Czarny Z Garbowa control the position.
Czarny Z Garbowa staying calm.
Czarny Z Garbowa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barkley keeps working.
Barkley is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Czarny Z Garbowa takes a little break here. Barkley wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Let's hope that Czarny Z Garbowa has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Barkley is not content to let Czarny Z Garbowa control the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Barkley lands with a thumping leg kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Barkley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Czarny Z Garbowa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nick Barkley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barkley.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Barkley.
Barkley misses with a low kick.
Czarny Z Garbowa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Barkley misses with a low kick.
Czarny Z Garbowa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Barkley defends it well.#T4#
Barkley misses with a body shot
and Czarny Z Garbowa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barkley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Czarny Z Garbowa with the counter takedown but Barkley avoids it easily.
Barkley slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Barkley scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Czarny Z Garbowa blocks a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Barkley dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A slapping body kick lands there for Barkley.
We've been told by Barkley's head coaches at Primal Concrete Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Barkley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Czarny Z Garbowa counters with a single leg into guard. Barkley didn't expect that.
Czarny Z Garbowa won't allow Barkley to get back to his feet.
Barkley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Czarny Z Garbowa is one step ahead there.
Czarny Z Garbowa looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Czarny Z Garbowa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Czarny Z Garbowa is looking to pass into half guard but Barkley pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Barkley is in guard.#REVR#
Barkley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Czarny Z Garbowa on the ground.
Czarny Z Garbowa looking to control.
Czarny Z Garbowa is pulling down on Barkley's head. It's preventing any offense from Barkley, at least for the moment.
Czarny Z Garbowa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Barkley controls the pace.
Barkley stopping the sweep attempt from Czarny Z Garbowa.#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.
Czarny Z Garbowa is trying to control the position but Barkley postures up. #SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Czarny Z Garbowa controlling Barkley's posture.
Barkley has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Czarny Z Garbowa is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Czarny Z Garbowa keeping moving, preventing Barkley from controlling successfully.
Czarny Z Garbowa 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#
Barkley is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Barkley wants to get back to his feet.
Czarny Z Garbowa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barkley knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Czarny Z Garbowa with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Barkley is looking to escape.
Barkley preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Czarny Z Garbowa trying to control the pace.
Barkley pushes Czarny Z Garbowa off but Czarny Z Garbowa dives into side control. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Barkley is not content to let Czarny Z Garbowa control the position.
Czarny Z Garbowa in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Barkley tries to escape but Czarny Z Garbowa is in control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barkley is not content to let Czarny Z Garbowa control the position.
Barkley is pushing Czarny Z Garbowa's head away, looking to escape. Czarny Z Garbowa manages to hold on to the position though.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Barkley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Czarny Z Garbowa on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT#It looks like Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa has been cut.
Czarny Z Garbowa staying out of range there.
Czarny Z Garbowa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Barkley defends it well.
Barkley misses with a hook.
Nick Barkley is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Czarny Z Garbowa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Czarny Z Garbowa moves away from the strike by Barkley.
Czarny Z Garbowa is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Barkley with a body shot.#T1#
Barkley lands a nice looking kick to the body. Czarny Z Garbowa takes a step back to recover.
Barkley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Czarny Z Garbowa.
Barkley is looking to chop away at Czarny Z Garbowa's legs.
Czarny Z Garbowa doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A telegraphed right hand from Barkley misses the target.
Barkley misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Czarny Z Garbowa counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T2#
Barkley can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Czarny Z Garbowa controls the pace.
Czarny Z Garbowa trying to control but Barkley is working from the bottom.
Czarny Z Garbowa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barkley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Czarny Z Garbowa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Barkley wants to stand but Czarny Z Garbowa is controlling the position.
Czarny Z Garbowa slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Czarny Z Garbowa wants to control but Barkley is keeping him busy. #T3#
Barkley regains half guard there - taking advantage of Czarny Z Garbowa's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Czarny Z Garbowa content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Czarny Z Garbowa stops Barkley from getting back to his feet.
Czarny Z Garbowa is controlling the pace.
Barkley is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Czarny Z Garbowa sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Czarny Z Garbowa is continuing to stall.
Czarny Z Garbowa works his foot free and advances to mount.
Czarny Z Garbowa avoids the attempt from Barkley to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barkley is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nick Barkley.
I think Barkley has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Barkley!
An out of breath Nick Barkley thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 204
Date: Nov 16, 2022

#R1#
Kovacs looks to score with a jab to the body but Barkley is just out of range.
Barkley feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Barkley bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Barkley checks the leg kick.
Kovacs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barkley moves away.
Kovacs swinging wildly here.
Barkley appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've been informed that Kovacs has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kovacs tries to land a front kick but Barkley steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Barkley tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kovacs manages to circle out of the way.
Kovacs throws a head kick that misses.
Kovacs moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've been told by Barkley's head coaches at Primal Concrete Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kovacs lands with a kick to the ribs.
Barkley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kovacs lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Kovacs.
Barkley throws a solid leg kick but Kovacs takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Barkley.
Kovacs connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kovacs scores with a body shot. #T1#
Kovacs lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kovacs attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kovacs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kovacs on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Barkley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Barkley lands a glancing blow to the side of Kovacs's head.
Andor Kovacs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kovacs lands with a nice body punch.
Kovacs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barkley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kovacs misses the body punch
and Barkley counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kovacs thinking.
Barkley is looking to wear down Kovacs with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kovacs throws a front kick aimed at Barkley's knee but Barkley avoids it well.
A punch combination from Kovacs misses.
Barkley is looking to counter with a body kick.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kovacs will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Barkley is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kovacs avoids the body shot from Barkley.
Kovacs misses with an uppercut
and Kovacs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#Kovacs is rocked!
Kovacs throws a jab when Barkley was well out of range.
Barkley looks to land a body kick but Kovacs moved away.
Barkley drops Kovacs with a big left hand! Kovacs is injured, injured bad! Barkley jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Barkley!
Our winner, Nick Barkley, 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.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 191
Date: Oct 08, 2022

#R1#
Barkley throws a leg kick but Blikstein sees it coming and moves out of range.
Blikstein looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Blikstein tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Barkley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good standup being displayed there by Blikstein as he connects with a hook.
The fighters circling - Barkley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blikstein swings widly with a right hand
and Blikstein takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Blikstein.
Blikstein takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T1#
Barkley throws the left hand but Blikstein avoids the punch easily.
Blikstein throws a jab but it's blocked by Barkley.
Barkley is looking to counter the offense by Blikstein and move into the clinch.
Blikstein throws a head kick that misses.
Blikstein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barkley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barkley throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Blikstein feints the counter takedown.
Barkley lands a jab to Blikstein's midsection.
Barkley lands a slapping body shot.
Blikstein swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Barkley clinches. #T2#
Blikstein is looking to break free of the clinch but Barkley has double underhooks.
Blikstein managing to block the knees to the body from Barkley.
A short right from Barkley on the inside.
Barkley lands with a light punch inside.
Blikstein misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barkley.
Blikstein has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Barkley is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Blikstein looking to slow down the pace here.
Barkley lands a hook to the side of 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!
Blikstein working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Blikstein struggles to land a body shot inside as Barkley controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Barkley.
A short right from Barkley.
Blikstein throws a head punch that misses.
Blikstein blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Barkley throws a punch but it's blocked by Blikstein.
Barkley struggles to land a body shot inside as Blikstein controls his hands.
Blikstein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barkley lands a nice shot to the body.
Blikstein looks winded!#T3#
Barkley prevents a body shot from Blikstein.
Barkley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Blikstein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The referee is keeping an eye on Blikstein - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Blikstein blocking some punches.
Blikstein lands a nice uppercut.
Barkley tries to throw a body punch but Blikstein avoids it by throwing Barkley back against the cage.
Barkley swings wildly with an uppercut but Blikstein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blikstein tries to break the clinch but Barkley is controlling the position.
Barkley lands a body punch in the clinch.
Blikstein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barkley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barkley unloads a knee to the mid-section. Blikstein lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Barkley lands with a short shot to the head.
Blikstein takes a shot to the head.
Barkley scores with a shot to the side of Blikstein's head.
Barkley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barkley lands with a right to the head. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barkley struggles to land a body shot inside as Blikstein controls his hands.
Barkley stops a takedown attempt from Blikstein.
Still in the clinch, Barkley scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barkley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Blikstein backwards.
Barkley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barkley tries a knee to the head but Blikstein blocks it.
Barkley lands with a short shot to the head.
Barkley lands a right hand.
Blikstein being controlled against the cage.
Barkley lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barkley misses with some punches.
Barkley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barkley.
Blikstein blocks a body shot from Barkley.
Barkley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bliksteins head.
Barkley is working Blikstein over against the cage.
Barkley misses with the head strike.
Barkley looking to throw knees to the head but Blikstein is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Barkley dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Barkley cracks Blikstein with a hook to the temple - Blikstein is on wobbly legs here! Barkley swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Blikstein falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Barkley wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nick Barkley!
Our winner, Nick Barkley, 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.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 177
Date: Aug 31, 2022

#R1#
Barkley misses with a lunging right hand
and Stanley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barkley has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Stanley.
Barkley throws a body kick that misses
letting Stanley counter with a right hand.
Barkley wants to slow Stanley down by chopping away at his legs.
A little feinted left hand from Stanley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Barkley darts in trying to clinch
and Stanley counters with a nice body shot.
Barkley has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Stanley moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkley thuds his shin into the meat of Stanley's side.
Barkley moves out of range of the strikes.
Barkley doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Stanley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barkley fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stanley on the side of the head.#T1#
Barkley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stanley getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Barkley tries a head kick but it misses.
Stanley takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stanley circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Barkley to the canvas! Barkley doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Stanley keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roger Michael Stanley!
A relieved looking Roger Michael Stanley thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 166
Date: Aug 03, 2022

#R1#
Cannabino pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barkley scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cannabino looks to land a combination but Barkley avoids it well.
Barkley throws a quick counter kick to the body but Cannabino avoids it.
Cannabino wants to clinch up but Barkley keeps it at a distance.
Cannabino takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cannabino throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cannabino misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cannabino lands a head kick. Barkley smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkley just misses with a punch to the body.
Cannabino has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A head kick misses from Cannabino.
Barkley was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Barkley lunges at Cannabino with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cannabino's hand. #T1#
Cannabino pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barkley connects with a single shot there.#CUT#It looks like Emporio Cannabino has been cut.
Barkley tests Cannabino's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cannabino throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Barkley counter with a right hand.
Cannabino lands a high kick!
Cannabino lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barkley's sensitive parts.
Barkley is looking to clinch.
Barkley has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Primal Concrete Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Barkley avoids the head kick by Cannabino.
Barkley is looking to counter punch.
Barkley connects with a body shot.
Cannabino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barkley is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Cannabino.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Cannabino.
Cannabino keeps Barkley at a distance using the push kick.
Emporio Cannabino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cannabino tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barkley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barkley swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Barkley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cannabino was well out of range. Poor timing from Barkley.
Barkley throws out a loose jab but Cannabino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barkley throws the kick towards the body but Cannabino avoids it.
Cannabino swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Barkley counters with a stiff right hand.
Barkley works the jab nicely.
Barkley circles away from the clinch attempt
and Barkley counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3#
Barkley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cannabino falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cannabino takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cannabino tries to bum rush Barkley with a series of wild strikes but Barkley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As Cannabino tries to get set, Barkley tries to push him back and clinch up but Cannabino manages to avoid the attempt.
Cannabino moves to clinch but Barkley breaks away
and Barkley counters with a nice body kick.
A low kick from Barkley is predictable there
and Cannabino finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Barkley lands a slapping body shot.
A shot to the body from Cannabino misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T4#
Barkley fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice jab there from Cannabino.
Barkley dodges the punch combination from Cannabino.
Barkley lands a head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barkley.
Cannabino pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barkley throws an overhand right that lands on Cannabino's shoulder, as Cannabino tries to avoid the shot.
Barkley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Barkley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Emporio Cannabino's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Cannabino punishes Barkley's body with a nice straight punch.
Barkley connects with a crisp jab.
Barkley scoring well with a low kick there.
Cannabino throws a series of punches but Barkley avoids them all with ease.
Cannabino lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Barkley misses with a wild body shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Cannabino might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Barkley has got the better of the exchanges.
Barkley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cannabino throws a leg kick but Barkley sees it coming and moves out of range.
Barkley thinks about countering with a body kick.
Barkley throws a push kick but Cannabino slaps the foot to one side.
Sloppy strikes from Barkley. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Barkley throws out a loose jab but Cannabino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cannabino gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Cannabino in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Barkley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cannabino.
Cannabino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barkley was well out of range. Poor timing from Cannabino.
Cannabino is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Barkley rather than just go for the knockout.
Cannabino takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cannabino misses with a double jab
and Barkley counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Cannabino closes the distance and clinches.
Cannabino is looking to control Barkley's arms but Barkley gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cannabino has his back to the cage.
Cannabino avoiding damage as Barkley throws knees to the body.
Barkley misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cannabino.
Barkley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cannabinos head.
Barkley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cannabino looking to slow down the pace here.
Barkley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Barkley manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cannabino takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Barkley fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cannabino has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Barkley scores with a spinning back kick!
Barkley looks for the body kick but Cannabino saw that one coming.
Barkley throws a body punch but Cannabino moves out of range.
Emporio Cannabino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cannabino takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cannabino fails to land with a series of punches. #T3#
Barkley lands a jab to Cannabino's midsection.
A clash of legs there as Cannabino blocks the low kick.
Barkley swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cannabino connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barkley lands a front kick.
A jab from Barkley does it's job there.
Cannabino tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cannabino lands with a slapping head kick.
Barkley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cannabino fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T4#
Cannabino throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Barkley lands a high kick! #CUT#That has opened up Emporio Cannabino's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barkley tries to score with a low kick but Cannabino moves his leg out of the way.
Cannabino looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Barkley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cannabino can do to turn this around?
Barkley throws a head kick that misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Barkley.
Barkley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barkley throws a nice outside leg kick.
Barkley scores with a nice strike.
Barkley throws a sloppy head kick and Cannabino moves out of range easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Barkley dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Emporio Cannabino's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Cannabino lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barkley circles away quickly and effectively.
Barkley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barkley connects with a single shot there.
Barkley thuds his right hand into Cannabino's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Barkley lands with a hook. Cannabino tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Barkley! Cannabino is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Barkley!
Our winner, Nick Barkley, 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.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 160
Date: Jul 08, 2022

#R1#
Barkley throws the left hand but Watkins avoids the punch easily.
Watkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barkley.
Barkley cracks a nice hook into Watkins's ribs.
An inside leg kick lands from Barkley.
Barkley ducks under a wild hook from Watkins.
Barkley has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Primal Concrete Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Watkins staying out of range there.
Watkins tries to land a front kick but Barkley steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Barkley shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Barkley blocks a head kick by Watkins.
Watkins throws a leg kick that is checked
and Barkley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Watkins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barkley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A big right from Barkley misses.
Barkley lands a really nice looking cross but Watkins seems unphased.
Watkins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Watkins throws a head kick but Barkley moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Watkins throws a chopping leg kick but Barkley manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Watkins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Barkley is looking to clinch but Watkins is avoiding it.
Barkley takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Watkins shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Barkley eats them both and turns towards Watkins to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CL2#
Watkins instigates a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Watkins blocks a body shot from Barkley.
Barkley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barkley with an attempt at a knee that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barkley.
Barkley lands a left hand.
Watkins blocking some punches.
Barkley struggles to land a body shot inside as Watkins controls his hands.
Barkley trying to land knees to the body.
Barkley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Watkins has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Barkley misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Watkins blocking some punches.
Watkins wants to get back to striking at distance but Barkley won't allow it.
Barkley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Watkins is trying to break the clinch but Barkley is controlling him.
Barkley tries to throw a body punch but Watkins avoids it by throwing Barkley back against the cage.
Barkley is leaning against Watkins and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Barkley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Barkley fails to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barkley throws a punch but it's blocked by Watkins.
Barkley can't find room to land a body shot as Watkins controls the action.
Barkley misses with the head strike.
Barkley throws a head punch that misses.
Barkley can't find room to land a body shot as Watkins controls the action.
Barkley keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Watkins's efforts to push away.
Watkins is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T3#
Barkley missing with knees to the body.
Barkley misses with a knee strike.
Barkley tries to land knees in the clinch but Watkins avoids the damage to the body.
Barkley tries to land knees in the clinch but Watkins avoids the damage to the body.
Barkley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barkley lands a shoulder strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Barkley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barkley struggles to land a body shot inside as Watkins controls his hands.
Watkins takes a shot to the head.
Watkins is looking to control Barkley's arms but Barkley gets an underhook and turns him. Now Watkins has his back to the cage. #BC2#
Watkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Watkins misses with a two punch combination.
A big right from Watkins misses.
Barkley looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Barkley throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barkley throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD2#
and Watkins counters with a head kick that drops Barkley to the mat! Barkley scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice straight punches there by Barkley. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Barkley.
Watkins thuds his shin into the meat of Barkley's side.
Watkins throws a series of punches but Barkley moves out of range.
That kick from Barkley tenderised Watkins's leg. Watkins is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barkley lands a glancing blow to the side of Watkins's head.
Barkley misses with a jab to the body
and Watkins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#Barkley is rocked!
Barkley gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Watkins points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Barkley wakes up just in time to hear Watkins thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Craig Watkins!
After winning the bout, Craig Watkins thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 153
Date: Jun 12, 2022

#R1#
Barkley swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fadda Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slow jab from Fadda Jr misses its intended target.
Fadda Jr throws out a loose jab but Barkley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fadda Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fadda Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barkley.
Barkley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barkley keeps the fight on the outside.
A countering left hand to the body from Barkley misses.
Fadda Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barkley appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Barkley throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barkley punishes Fadda Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
Fadda Jr avoids the body shot from Barkley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkley ducks under a wild hook from Fadda Jr.
Fadda Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Barkley's shoulder, as Barkley tries to avoid the shot.
Fadda Jr tries to clinch up but Barkley circles away and keeps his distance.
Fadda Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barkley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've been informed that Barkley has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Oswaldo Fadda Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Fadda Jr clinches up with Barkley and pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Barkley swings wildly with an uppercut but Fadda Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barkley blocking some punches.
Barkley lands a nice shot to the body.
Barkley is leaning against Fadda Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fadda Jr prevents a body shot from Barkley.
Barkley presses Fadda Jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fadda Jr is looking for a takedown.
Barkley is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Fadda Jr is breathing heavily.
Barkley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barkley scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fadda Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fadda Jr has been working on his balance at The Rubber Guard Emporium, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Barkley.
Barkley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Barkley obliges.
Barkley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fadda Jr backwards.
Barkley connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fadda Jr's face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barkley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fadda Jr backwards.
Barkley lands an uppercut.
Fadda Jr is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Barkley gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Barkley cracks Fadda Jr with a nice body shot.
Barkley lands an uppercut.
Barkley lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Barkley lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barkley lands with a right to the head.
Barkley landing knees to the head.
Barkley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fadda Jr backwards. #BC2#
Barkley breaks the clinch.
Fadda Jr misses with a right hand
and Barkley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fadda Jr. Barkley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barkley only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Barkley wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fadda Jr tries to clinch up but Barkley circles away and keeps his distance.
Barkley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Barkley clinches with his opponent.
Barkley gets underhooks to prevent Fadda Jr's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oswaldo Fadda Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barkley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fadda Jr backwards.
Fadda Jr tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Barkley just stands there and leans against the cage.
Barkley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fadda Jr is working for takedown but Barkley is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fadda Jr tries to pull guard but Barkley won't allow it.
Barkley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Barkley lands a nice knee to the body. #T3#
Barkley scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fadda Jr is trying to drag Barkley to the mat but Barkley just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fadda Jr is looking for a takedown.
Barkley scores a nice knee to the body.
Barkley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fadda Jr backwards.
Barkley lands a left hand.
Barkley lands a nice uppercut.
Barkley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fadda Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Barkley gets through Fadda Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Barkley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That kick from Barkley tenderised Fadda Jr's leg. Fadda Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fadda Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fadda Jr throws a sloppy body shot
and Barkley counters with a nice leg kick.
Fadda Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Barkley makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fadda Jr slips a straight right by Barkley.#T4#
Barkley lands a jab to Fadda Jr's midsection.
Barkley explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Fadda Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fadda Jr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fadda Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barkley! But no joy.
Fadda Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Barkley.
Barkley now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Fadda Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fadda Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barkley moves away.
Barkley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barkley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fadda Jr.
Barkley scores with a sloppy right hand. Fadda Jr should have avoided that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barkley moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Barkley connects with a looping right hand.
Barkley lands a nice looking body shot.
Barkley works Fadda Jr's body with a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Barkley dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Fadda Jr slips under a jab.
Barkley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fadda Jr checks a leg kick.
Fadda Jr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fadda Jr drops his hands momentarily and Barkley takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The fighters circling - Barkley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barkley lands a nice looking body shot.
Barkley misses with a low kick.
Barkley changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fadda Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Barkley bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkley with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fadda Jr blocks the body kick.
Barkley throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fadda Jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barkley turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fadda Jr tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Barkley counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Fadda Jr misses the target.
Fadda Jr closes the distance but Barkley moves to the side
and Fadda Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fadda Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barkley.
Barkley lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fadda Jr moves out of range as Barkley strikes.
Fadda Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Fadda Jr moves into the clinch.
Fadda Jr tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Barkley just stands there and leans against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fadda Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Barkley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fadda Jr wants a takedown but no success here.
Fadda Jr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Barkley walks away with a smile on his face. Fadda Jr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oswaldo Fadda Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Fadda Jr takes a jab right on the kisser.
Barkley lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fadda Jr at a distance. #T2#
Fadda Jr is looking to clinch.
Barkley lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barkley just misses with a punch to the body.
Barkley scores with a nice strike.
Barkley throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Fadda Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barkley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fadda Jr looks to throw the jab but Barkley is out of range.
Barkley is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Fadda Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nick Barkley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barkley scores with a sloppy right hand. Fadda Jr should have avoided that one.
Barkley connects with the punch.
Barkley jabs Fadda Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Barkley.
Fadda Jr throws a body punch but Barkley moves out of range.
Fadda Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barkley.#T3#
Barkley misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Fadda Jr counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Barkley! #SUB#
Fadda Jr looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Barkley is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Fadda Jr has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Barkley is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Barkley is trying to get back to half guard.
Barkley is pushing Fadda Jr's head away, looking to escape. Fadda Jr manages to hold on to the position though.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Barkley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Barkley.
Fadda Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barkley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fadda Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Barkley circles away.
Barkley tests Fadda Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fadda Jr closes the distance looking to clinch
and Barkley counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fadda Jr thinking.
Fadda Jr moves out of range as Barkley throws a body kick.
Fadda Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barkley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fadda Jr tries to clinch there but Barkley circles away.
Fadda Jr takes one to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fadda Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barkley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fadda Jr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Barkley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Fadda Jr misses with an uppercut. Barkley saw that one coming.
Fadda Jr closes the distance but Barkley moves to the side
and Barkley counters with a stiff right hand.
Fadda Jr checks a leg kick nicely.
Fadda Jr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fadda Jr misses with a telegraphed body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fadda Jr wants to clinch up but Barkley keeps it at a distance.
Barkley blocks a jab.
Fadda Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barkley now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Barkley scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fadda Jr in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkley throws a shot from downtown. Fadda Jr moves away and avoids it.
Fadda Jr misses with an uppercut
and Barkley counters with a left and a right that stings Fadda Jr.
Fadda Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Barkley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barkley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fadda Jr misses the shot to the body.
Barkley was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Barkley connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Barkley.
Fadda Jr tries to clinch up but Barkley circles away and keeps his distance.
Fadda Jr lands a jab.
A big left from Fadda Jr misses.
Barkley cracks Fadda Jr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fadda Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barkley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barkley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barkley missing with a left hand there. Fadda Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fadda Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Barkley's head.
Nice uppercut there from Barkley.
Barkley scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barkley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fadda Jr.
Fadda Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barkley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fadda Jr is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fadda Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Fadda Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barkley connects with the punch.
Barkley misses with a body shot.
Fadda Jr is looking to counter punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fadda Jr ducks under a wild hook from Barkley.
Fadda Jr connects with a jab.
Barkley lands an overhand right.
Fadda Jr looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fadda Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fadda Jr misses with a shot to the body
and Barkley makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fadda Jr misses with a straight left.
Fadda Jr has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Fadda Jr misses the shot to the body.
Barkley gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Barkley tries to score with a low kick but Fadda Jr moves his leg out of the way.
Fadda Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fadda Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barkley. #T3#
Fadda Jr walks into a left hand.
Barkley scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fadda Jr doesn't seem bothered though.
Donk. Barkley catches Fadda Jr right on the button with a cross.
Fadda Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barkley.
Barkley blocks a jab.
Barkley replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Fadda Jr blocks it well.
Barkley goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fadda Jr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Fadda Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barkley was well out of range. Poor timing from Fadda Jr.
Fadda Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barkley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Donk. Barkley catches Fadda Jr right on the button with a cross.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barkley.
Nice defenses there by Barkley.
Fadda Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barkley. Barkley obviously looking to wear him down.
Fadda Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Barkley's shoulder, as Barkley tries to avoid the shot.
Barkley doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T4#
Fadda Jr swings widly with a right hand
enabling Barkley to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barkley scoring well with a low kick there.
Barkley throws a body kick that misses.
Fadda Jr lands a jab.
Barkley lands a right hook to the body.
Fadda Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fadda Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barkley.
Barkley moves away from the strike by Fadda Jr.
Barkley defending well as Fadda Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Fadda Jr throws the left hand but Barkley avoids the punch easily.
Oswaldo Fadda Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barkley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barkley connects with a leg kick.
Fadda Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Barkley counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Barkley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Barkley 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Barkley!
Our winner, Nick Barkley, 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.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 144
Date: May 11, 2022

#R1#
A punch lands to the side of Law 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Law is looking to clinch.
Barkley fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Law shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've been told by Barkley's head coaches at Primal Concrete Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Law tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barkley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Law takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Barkley throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL#
Barkley closes the distance and pushes Law back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barkley throws a knee to the head but misses.
Barkley tries a body shot but Law blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Barkley fails to land. #TD2#
Barkley is fighting off a takedown attempt but Law is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Barkley to the mat. Barkley regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Barkley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Law throws a big right hand that misses.
Barkley wants to stand and escape but Law is having none of it.
Law makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Barkley wants to get back to his feet but Law passes into half guard.
Law working Barkley over with strikes.
Barkley is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Law is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Barkley has hold of Law's hands but Law slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2#
Barkley is looking to get back to is feet but Law passes into side control. #SUB2#
Law is working to tighten his grip on Barkley's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Barkley has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Law is really squeezing tight and eventually Barkley passes out! Law breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tyson Law!
A very excited looking Tyson Law rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 133
Date: Apr 03, 2022

#R1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McGuire lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Barkley has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Barkley and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
As McGuire backs away, Barkley returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
McGuire takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice body kick from McGuire.
Barkley has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Primal Concrete Gym in the buildup to the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barkley. McGuire does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGuire misses with a head kick.
McGuire throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Barkley lands the left hand.#KD2#
McGuire lands a high kick to the side of Barkley's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! McGuire dives into guard, looking to finish.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McGuire's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McGuire trying to control but Barkley is working from the bottom.
Barkley wants to get back to his feet but McGuire is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
McGuire trying to control the position from guard on top but Barkley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGuire trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McGuire trying to control the position from guard on top but Barkley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nick Barkley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barkley lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barkley with a nice calf kick.
Barkley tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McGuire is able to avoid easily.
McGuire is looking to slow Barkley down with leg kicks. #T2#
McGuire sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A big left from Barkley misses.
Barkley throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McGuire misses with a body kick.
Barkley swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barkley can pounce on him.
A jab from Barkley finds it's way through McGuire's defenses.
Barkley turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barkley misses with a wild body shot.
Barkley moves out of range of the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donk. McGuire catches Barkley right on the button with a cross.
Barkley throws a push kick but McGuire slaps the foot to one side.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Barkley.#T3#
Barkley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barkley has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McGuire.
Barkley misses with a body kick.
McGuire throws a hook but Barkley blocks it.
Barkley tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Barkley misses with a body shot.
McGuire takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McGuire throws a body kick that misses.
A big left from Barkley misses.
McGuire scores with a body shot.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barkley.
Barkley misses with a straight left.
The crowd cheers as McGuire lands an impressive looking overhand right. Barkley doesn't seem phased though.
McGuire thows a body kick. Barkley tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Barkley is breathing heavily.#T4#
Barkley throws a jab but it's blocked by McGuire. #TD2#
McGuire throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Barkley was covering up waiting for the punch and McGuire finishes the takedown easily into guard.
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!
McGuire throws a big right hand that misses.
McGuire engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McGuire accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McGuire postures up in Barkley's guard and throws a big left but Barkley blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Landon McGuire dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nice uppercut there from Barkley.#TD2#
McGuire closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Barkley quickly recovers to half guard.
McGuire is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Barkley is trying to stand up here but McGuire is controlling him well.
Barkley is staying active underneath McGuire, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Barkley is trying to stand. #SUB2#
McGuire has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Barkley defend it? McGuire steps over the head and cranks it - Barkley is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for McGuire!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Landon McGuire!
After winning the bout, Landon McGuire thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 126
Date: Mar 09, 2022

#R1#
Barkley lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Barkley is looking to clinch.
Green throws a predictable looking body shot
and Barkley counters with an outside leg kick.
Green throws a leg kick that is checked
and Barkley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Green throws a head kick that half lands. #CL2#
Barkley moves into the clinch successfully.
Barkley swings wildly with an uppercut but Green uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barkley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barkley lands a nice knee to the body.
Barkley tries a body shot but Green blocks it.
Green can't find room to land a body shot as Barkley controls the action.
Green throws a punch but it's blocked by Barkley.
Barkley misses with some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Green breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barkley moves out of range as Green strikes.
Green needs to keep his hands up - Barkley had a free shot at his head there.
Green definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Green throws a lazy right hand but Barkley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Green on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barkley. Green does a little dance to reset his feet.
Green tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barkley was well out of range. Poor timing from Green.
Barkley with a jab.#T1#
Green 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.
Green ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Green scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barkley cracks Green with a good jab.
A jab from Barkley misses.
A big right from Green misses.
Barkley moves away from the strike by Green.
Barkley lands with a nice body punch.
Barkley throws a jab but it's blocked by Green.
Green wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Barkley throws a head kick that misses.
Green quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Green throws a sloppy head kick and Barkley moves out of range easily.
Green throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barkley counters with a low kick, right behind Green 's knee.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barkley staying out of range there.
Barkley uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Barkley misses the shot to the body.
Barkley throws out a powerful jab.
A jab lands there for Barkley.
Green throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Green shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Barkley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Green.
Green throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Green on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Barkley takes a swing at Green's ribcage but misses.
Green was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barkley lands a jab to the nose.
Green needs to keep his hands up - Barkley had a free shot at his head there.
Barkley throws a hook but Green blocks it.
Barkley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Green.
Green bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barkley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Green.
Green looks for the body kick but Barkley saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Barkley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A low kick lands for Barkley.
Barkley misses with a right hand
and Green counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Barkley takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A good leg kick by Green.
Barkley is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Green misses with a wild combination.
Barkley now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T3#
Barkley ducks under a wild hook from Green.
Green throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barkley counters with a body kick.
Barkley looks for the body kick but Green saw that one coming.
Green looks to throw a body kick
and Barkley counters with a body kick.
Barkley looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Green misses with a straight right.
Barkley moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Green throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Barkley clinches up with Green and pushes him back against the cage.
Barkley pushes Green back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barkley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barkley lands a hook to the side of the head.
Green looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Barkley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Barkley - that landed with a thud.
Green has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Barkley lands a body punch.
Green tries to circle away but Barkley has him pinned against the cage.#T4#
Barkley digs a right hand underneath Green's ribcage. Green let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barkley swings wildly with an uppercut but Green uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barkley swings wildly with an uppercut but Green uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barkley is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Green's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barkley misses with an elbow over the top.
Barkley lands a hook that snaps the head of Green backwards.
Green is trying to push Barkley away but Barkley has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Barkley lands a nice uppercut.
Barkley misses with the head strike.
Green is looking to control Barkley's arms but Barkley gets an underhook and turns him. Now Green has his back to the cage.
A hook to the body from Barkley.
Green is breathing heavily.
Barkley creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Green's defenses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barkley lands a shot to the body.
Barkley lands a nice shot to the body.
Barkley scores with a hook to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barkley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Knees to the body from Barkley.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Barkley dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Green ducks right into an uppercut from Barkley.
Barkley scores with a kick to the midsection.
Green throws a right hand that misses
letting Barkley counter with a right hand.
Crack! A monster head kick from Barkley and Green falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Barkley!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Nick Barkley!
Nick Barkley seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 118
Date: Feb 11, 2022

#R1#
Shigemasa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#KD#
Barkley lands a big head kick that sends Shigemasa tumbling to the mat! Barkley takes a step backwards and waves Shigemasa back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Shigemasa is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Morioka Shigemasa has been cut.
Shigemasa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shigemasa is still on wobbly legs! Can Barkley finish him?
Shigemasa misses with a straight right.
Barkley cracks Shigemasa with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nick Barkley!
Nick Barkley thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 109
Date: Jan 12, 2022

#R1#
Barkley throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Zambrano lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Barkley throws a half hearted mid kick.
Barkley with the inside leg kick.
Barkley on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Barkley scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT#It looks like Darwin Zambrano has been cut.
A bone on bone clash there as Zambrano blocks the leg kick.
Zambrano is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Barkley with a body shot.
Barkley misses the jab.
Barkley scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL2#
Zambrano gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zambrano digs a right hand into Barkley's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Barkley's gas tank.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zambrano lands with a short punch from the clinch. #TD2#
Zambrano pulls guard.
Barkley has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Zambrano working a defensive guard here.
Zambrano throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #T1##SUB2#
Zambrano looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Zambrano is looking for a triangle but Barkley pushes his legs off easily.
Zambrano has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Zambrano is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Barkley wants to get up but he can't break Zambrano's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Zambrano keeping full guard, as Barkley tries to pass.
Barkley tries to stand but Zambrano is controlling from the bottom.
Zambrano bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barkley's guard. #REVB##T2##SUB2#
Zambrano drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Barkley manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Zambrano has Barkley in his guard.#REVR#
Barkley would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Zambrano throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Zambrano looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T3##SUB2#
Zambrano looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Zambrano wants to control but Barkley passes easily into half guard.
Barkley wants to stand up but Zambrano is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Zambrano actively working from the bottom here.
Barkley wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Zambrano is trying to control but can't.
Barkley wants to stand up but Zambrano is controlling the position.
Barkley is thwarting Zambrano's attempts to control the position.
Barkley tries to stand but can't do so whilst Zambrano controls his leg. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barkley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barkley misses with a looping right.
And Zambrano responds with a good body kick, but Barkley manages to step out the way in time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Darwin Zambrano will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Darwin Zambrano's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Barkley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zambrano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barkley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zambrano slips under a jab.
Barkley misses the shot to the body.
Zambrano only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Barkley throws an off balance right hand
and Zambrano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zambrano slips under a jab from Barkley.
Zambrano let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Barkley tries to clinch
and Zambrano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barkley throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zambrano doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Zambrano lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barkley throws a leg kick but Zambrano sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Barkley works Zambrano's body with a nice hook.
Barkley misses with a left hand
and Zambrano counters with a nice kick to the body. #T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Barkley.
Barkley throws a looping overhand right but Zambrano ducks down to avoid it.
Zambrano steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Zambrano keeps the fight on the outside.
Barkley lands with a thumping leg kick.
Barkley misses the shot to the body.
Zambrano throws a hook to the side of Barkley's head but Barkley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barkley throws a front kick that sends Zambrano stumbling back into the cage.
Nick Barkley is winning the standup battle so far.
Barkley lands with a good body shot.
Barkley tries a head kick but it misses.
Barkley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zambrano.
Barkley misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Zambrano clinches. #T2##BC#
Barkley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barkley swings widly with a right hand
and Zambrano counters with a nice low kick that buckles Barkley's knee momentarily.
Barkley throws a body shot but no joy.
Barkley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barkley takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Barkley wants to slow Zambrano down by chopping away at his legs.
Zambrano counters with a body kick.
Barkley tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Zambrano is able to avoid easily.
A low kick lands for Zambrano.
Zambrano swats away the attempt to clinch by Barkley.
Zambrano throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Barkley is looking to counter punch.
Barkley fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Barkley takes a swing at Zambrano's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Barkley misses with a body kick.
Zambrano swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zambrano checks a low kick from Barkley.
A jab from Barkley misses.
Barkley tries to clinch but Zambrano moves out of range.
Zambrano on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Barkley throws the kick towards the body but Zambrano avoids it.
A low kick lands for Barkley.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barkley.
Zambrano finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Zambrano checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nice jab there from Barkley.
Barkley misses the body punch
and Zambrano counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Zambrano misses with an attempted mid kick.
Zambrano ducks under a wild hook from Barkley.
Zambrano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barkley.
Zambrano feints a counter leg kick.
Barkley throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Zambrano counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zambrano on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barkley. Barkley obviously looking to wear him down.
Barkley throws an overhand right that lands on Zambrano's shoulder, as Zambrano tries to avoid the shot.
Barkley wants to land a leg kick but Zambrano is out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zambrano checks a leg kick.
Nick Barkley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barkley tries to bum rush Zambrano with a series of wild strikes but Zambrano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barkley tries to clinch but Zambrano is having none of it.
Good shot there by Barkley.#CUT#That has opened up Darwin Zambrano's cut even more.
Barkley throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Zambrano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Barkley dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Darwin Zambrano's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Barkley misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Zambrano to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#Barkley is rocked!
Barkley throws a leg kick
and Zambrano rattles Barkley with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Barkley tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Zambrano dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Barkley stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Darwin Zambrano!
A less than humble Darwin Zambrano misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 101
Date: Dec 10, 2021

#R1#
Barkley scores with a hook to the body. Alaoui takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Alaoui closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Barkley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alaoui scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Barkley finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
As Barkley backs away, Alaoui returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've been informed that Barkley has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Alaoui clobbers Barkley with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Alaoui swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Alaoui takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alaoui fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Barkley on the side of the head.
Alaoui misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Barkley counters with a straight right hand.
Alaoui misses with a looping left.
Barkley steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Alaoui.
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!
Alaoui misses with a body shot.
Barkley was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T1#
Alaoui jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Alaoui misses with a hook
enabling Barkley to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#Alaoui is rocked!
Alaoui with a nice cross.
Barkley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A head kick by Alaoui misses
and Barkley counters with a huge right that knocks Alaoui out cold! Barkley is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nick Barkley!
A victorious Nick Barkley thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CMMA 176 Tavares v Watkins
Date: Oct 29, 2021

#R1#
Yrkje connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Good leg kick by Barkley.
A low kick lands for Barkley.
Yrkje throws a shot from downtown. Barkley moves away and avoids it.
Barkley has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Barkley digs a good body shot into Yrkje's ribs.
Yrkje is looking to clinch but Barkley is avoiding it.
Yrkje throws a jab when Barkley was well out of range.
Barkley is trying to counter with his kicks.
Yrkje is looking to clinch.
Yrkje throws a leg kick
and Yrkje takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Toby Keith Yrkje has been cut.
Yrkje tries to work over Barkley's front leg with a kick but Barkley checks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barkley! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Yrkje closes the distance and clinches.
Barkley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barkley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yrkje digs a right hand underneath Barkley's ribcage. Barkley let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yrkje.
Barkley gets through Yrkje's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Barkley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Yrkje misses with a leg kick #CL2#
and Barkley holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Barkley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barkley digs a good body shot into Yrkje's ribs.
Yrkje looks to land a body kick but Barkley moved away.
Yrkje tries to clinch
and Barkley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yrkje misses with a low kick.
Barkley takes one to the side of the head.
Yrkje throws a lazy right hand but Barkley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barkley let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Barkley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yrkje looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Yrkje just misses with a punch to the body.
Yrkje throws a leg kick that is checked
and Barkley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Donk. Barkley catches Yrkje right on the button with a cross.
Yrkje misses with an attempted mid kick. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Yrkje has Barkley up against the cage in a clinch.
Barkley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yrkje avoids it.
Yrkje blocks an elbow strike from Barkley.
Yrkje lands an uppercut.
Yrkje blocks an elbow strike from Barkley.
Barkley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Yrkje.
Barkley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yrkje backwards.
Barkley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barkley misses with a body punch.
Yrkje misses with a punch on the inside.
Yrkje misses with some punches. #BC2#
Barkley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barkley lands a high kick!
Yrkje misses with a hook
and Barkley counters with a nice uppercut.
Yrkje misses with a leg kick
and Barkley counters with a nice uppercut.
Yrkje looks to land a right hand but Barkley moved out of range.#T3#
Yrkje bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yrkje thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Barkley if he has to take too many more of those.
Barkley throws a right hand that misses
letting Yrkje counter with a right hand.
Yrkje throws a low kick but Barkley moves out of range easily.
Yrkje cracks Barkley with a right hand to the side of the head.
Yrkje ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yrkje.
Barkley keeps the fight on the outside.
Yrkje throws a right hand that misses
and Barkley counters with a nice uppercut.
Barkley takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Yrkje misses with a body punch
and Barkley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yrkje throws an off balance right hand
and Barkley counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yrkje throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barkley doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Yrkje looks to land a right hand but Barkley moved out of range.
Yrkje waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barkley.
It seemed like Barkley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yrkje throws the left hand but Barkley avoids the punch easily.
Yrkje catches Barkley with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Barkley staying out of range there.
Barkley keeps the fight on the outside.
Yrkje scores with a nice head shot.
Yrkje tries to clinch up but Barkley circles away and keeps his distance.
Toby Keith Yrkje seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yrkje misses with an uppercut. Barkley saw that one coming.
Barkley tries to counter by closing the distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yrkje throws a poor cross that misses
and Barkley counters with a straight right hand.
Yrkje chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barkley can pounce on him.
Yrkje swings away with a body shot that misses
and Barkley counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Barkley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Toby Keith Yrkje's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Yrkje throws an off balance right hand
and Barkley counters with an inside leg kick.
Yrkje throws out a loose jab but Barkley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yrkje lands with a kick to the ribs.
Yrkje throws a lazy uppercut
and Yrkje takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yrkje misses with a straight right.
Barkley takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Barkley takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Yrkje takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yrkje changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yrkje throws a hook but Barkley blocks it.
Barkley only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nick Barkley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barkley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yrkje looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Yrkje tries to score with a low kick but Barkley moves his leg out of the way.
Barkley follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Yrkje misses with an uppercut
letting Barkley counter with a right hand. #T1#
Yrkje fakes the leg kick and cracks Barkley in the body.
Yrkje misses with a right hand
and Yrkje takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yrkje moves out of range of the body kick from Barkley.
Barkley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yrkje scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Yrkje tried to score with a low kick but Barkley checks it.
Barkley takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Yrkje fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barkley.
Barkley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yrkje wants to clinch but Barkley slips to the side
letting Barkley counter with a right hand.
Yrkje moves out of range of the strikes.
Barkley misses with a body kick.#T2#
Yrkje misses with a left hand
and Barkley counters with an inside leg kick.
Yrkje throws a lazy uppercut
and Barkley makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Yrkje really felt that one!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yrkje lands a right hook to the body.
Yrkje on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barkley. Barkley obviously looking to wear him down.
Yrkje swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barkley.
Barkley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yrkje.
Barkley was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Yrkje avoids a kick to the body.
Barkley slips a jab from Yrkje.
A countering left hand to the body from Barkley misses.#CL#
Yrkje moves into the clinch successfully.
Yrkje blocks a body shot from Barkley.
Barkley blocking some punches.
Yrkje lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barkley backwards.
Barkley lands with a right to the head. #T3##BC2#
Barkley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Yrkje misses the target.
Yrkje tries to clinch there but Barkley circles away.
Yrkje uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barkley.
Barkley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Yrkje drives through and clinches with Barkley against the cage.
Barkley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yrkje backwards.
Yrkje is trying to pull guard but Barkley turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Yrkje tries to work over Barkley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Yrkje jumps guard.
Barkley wants to stand but Yrkje has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Yrkje is looking for a triangle but Barkley pushes his legs off easily. #T4#
Barkley has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Yrkje is proving hard to escape from.
Barkley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Yrkje looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barkley wants to stand but Yrkje has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Yrkje working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toby Keith Yrkje dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Toby Keith Yrkje's cut.
That's time! Yrkje's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Yrkje fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Barkley checks it well.
Barkley has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yrkje.
Yrkje throws a looping overhand right but Barkley ducks down to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yrkje.
Yrkje moves away from the strike by Barkley.
Barkley scoring well with a low kick there.
Barkley moves out of range of the body kick.
Yrkje dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barkley. That did some damage!
Yrkje throws a poor cross that misses
and Barkley counters with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yrkje misses with the body kick
and Barkley counters with a nice uppercut.
Barkley walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Yrkje with a hook.
Yrkje blocks a jab.#T1#
Yrkje tries to clinch there but Barkley circles away.
Barkley fakes the leg kick and cracks Yrkje in the body.
Barkley lunges at Yrkje with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yrkje's hand.
Yrkje moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Barkley throws a big shot that misses.
Yrkje changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yrkje tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Barkley counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Yrkje thinking.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barkley.
Barkley moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2#
Yrkje throws a poor cross that misses
and Barkley counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Yrkje throws a leg kick that is checked
and Barkley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yrkje throws a lazy uppercut
and Barkley counters with a right hand 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!
Yrkje misses with a straight right.
Barkley flicks out a counter leg kick but Yrkje steps away.
Yrkje thows a leg kick but Barkley checks it
and Yrkje takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barkley moves out of range of the strikes.
Yrkje misses with a looping left.
Yrkje throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yrkje walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Barkley checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Barkley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barkley missing with a left hand there. Yrkje was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barkley lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T3#
Yrkje misses with a body kick.
Yrkje throws a leg kick
and Barkley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yrkje lands a jab to Barkley's midsection.
Yrkje misses with a body shot
and Barkley counters with a straight right hand.
Yrkje works Barkley's body with a nice hook.
Barkley misses with an attempted mid kick.
Yrkje misses with an uppercut
and Barkley counters with an inside leg kick.
Yrkje comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Yrkje ducks under a wild hook from Barkley.
Yrkje is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A nice leg kick from Barkley, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yrkje rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Barkley to counter with a crisp jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Barkley.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yrkje lands with a hook. Barkley tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Yrkje has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Yrkje motions for Barkley to come forward. Yrkje throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yrkje throws a hook but Barkley blocks it.
Barkley connects with an inside leg kick.
Yrkje misses with a wild body shot.
Yrkje misses with a right hand
and Barkley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yrkje will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Barkley lands a glancing blow to the side of Yrkje's head.
Barkley throws a lazy right hand but Yrkje sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barkley scores with a hook to the body. Yrkje takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Yrkje misses with a kick to the body
and Barkley counters with a nice uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Barkley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Barkley has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Barkley!
Nick Barkley thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CMMA 165 Slaissi v Dankovich
Date: Oct 02, 2021

#R1#
Barkley moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've been hearing reports that Barnes has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nice defenses there by Barnes.
Barkley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barnes feinted with a counter takedown.
Barkley throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Barkley darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A shot to the liver by Barkley. Beautiful body shot.
Barnes throws a solid leg kick but Barkley takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Barnes.
Barkley only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Barkley moves out of range of the leg kick from Barnes.
Nice uppercut lands for Barkley. That snapped Barnes's head back. #CUT2#It looks like Eric Barnes has been cut.
Nice body punch from Barkley.
Barnes works over Barkley's head and body with a nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Barkley looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.
Barnes feinted with a counter takedown.
Barnes moves out of range of the body kick.
Barkley throws a looping overhand right but Barnes ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Barnes misses with a wild combination.
Barkley is looking to score with low kicks.
Barnes throws the left hand but Barkley avoids the punch easily.
Barkley moves away from the strike by Barnes.
Barkley throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Barnes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Barnes throws a hook but Barkley blocks it.
Barkley throws out a counter right but Barnes avoids it with no problem.
Barnes blocks a low kick nicely.
Barnes drops down looking for a counter takedown but Barkley sprawls and moves away.
Nick Barkley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barkley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barnes drops down looking for a counter takedown but Barkley sprawls and moves away.
Barnes moves into range and connects with a jab.
Barkley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barkley misses with a double jab #TD#
and Barnes counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T2#
Barkley trying to control but Barnes postures up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes stops Barkley from getting back to his feet.
Barnes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barkley knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Barnes is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Barnes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Barnes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barkley does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Barnes looks to land a strike but Barkley avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Barkley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barkley is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Barnes is controlling him.
Barnes looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Barnes throws a big right hand that misses.
Barkley is trying to keep Barnes in close.
Barkley looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Barnes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barkley.
Barkley lands with a hook. Barnes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Barnes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Barnes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barnes thows a leg kick but Barkley checks it
and Barkley counters with a leg kick.
Barkley throws out a leg kick but Barnes moves out of range and Barkley only half commits.
Barnes drops down looking for a counter takedown but Barkley sprawls and moves away.
Barnes throws the left hand but Barkley avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Barkley buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Barkley blocks a head kick by Barnes.
Barkley lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barkley misses with a body shot.
Barnes feinted with a counter takedown.
The fighters circling - Barkley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barkley.
Barnes avoids a kick to the body.
Barkley throws a leg kick but Barnes moved away.
A low kick lands for Barkley.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes checks the leg kick.
Barkley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barkley just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick by Barnes misses
and Barkley makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Barnes really felt that one!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Barkley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eric Barnes's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Barkley throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Barkley lands a really nice looking cross but Barnes seems unphased.
Barnes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barkley.
Barnes swinging wildly here.
Barnes misses with a two punch combination.
Barnes backing away here, and Barkley unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Barkley throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Barnes.
Barnes has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Nice body kick from Barkley.
Barnes throws out a leg kick but Barkley moves out of range and Barnes only half commits.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Barkley catches Barnes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Barnes misses with a low kick.
Barnes throws a sloppy head kick and Barkley moves out of range easily. #T1#
Barkley lands a nice hook to Barnes's body. Barnes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Barkley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barkley.
Barkley throws a leg kick #TD#
and Barnes decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Barkley's guard.
Barkley keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barkley wants to sweep here but Barnes controlling him for the moment.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Barkley is keeping the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barnes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Barnes won't allow Barkley to get back to his feet.
Barkley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barnes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Barkley keeps moving. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barnes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Barkley wants to get back to his feet but Barnes is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Barkley lands a front kick.
Barkley lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barnes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Barkley looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.
Barnes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barkley misses with an attempted mid kick.
Barkley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Barkley.#T3#
Barnes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barnes swinging wildly here.
Crunch! Barkley slams his shin into Barnes's torso.
Barkley lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Barnes tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Barkley is able to avoid easily.
Barkley lands a nice looking body kick.
A combination from Barnes does no damage.
Barkley with a nice calf kick.
Barkley dodges the punch combination from Barnes.
Barkley lands a jab to Barnes's midsection.#T4#
Barkley connects with a jab.
A shot to the liver by Barkley. Beautiful body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Barnes thumps Barkley with a low kick.
Barnes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barkley can pounce on him.
Barkley throws a looping overhand right but Barnes ducks down to avoid it.
Barkley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barkley jabs at Barnes's body.
Barkley throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Barnes tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barkley, as that shot connected.
Barkley looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Barkley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Eric Barnes's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Barkley lands a jab.
A jab from Barkley does it's job there.
Barnes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Barkley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barnes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barkley lands with a kick to the ribs.
Barkley throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Barnes counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Barkley!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Barkley is looking to regain half guard here but Barnes keeps moving and retains side control.
Barkley is trying to control Barnes's posture but Barnes avoids it. #T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Sloppy strikes there by Barnes.
Barnes is looking to take a break and control but Barkley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barnes lands some shots froms side control.
Barnes scoring with punches from side control. #T2#
Barkley takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Barnes working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes throws an elbow but Barkley slips to the side and avoids it well.
Barnes working away.
Barkley takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Barnes is looking to take a break and control but Barkley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barnes is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Barkley is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Barnes in side control, throwing shots but Barkley defends.
Barnes is looking to take a break and control but Barkley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Barkley is trying to control Barnes's posture but Barnes avoids it.
Barnes is working Barkley over with some ground and pound from side control.
Eric Barnes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barnes working away.
Barnes is chipping away with strikes.
Barkley struggling a bit here.
Barnes working the head with strikes.
Barkley is trying to get back to half guard.
Barnes in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T4#
Barnes wants to control but Barkley is keeping him busy.
Barkley on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Barkley is trying to get back to half guard.
Barnes taking a breather here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barkley is trying to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Barnes showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Barkley has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Barkley!
A very excited looking Nick Barkley 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.
The defeated Eric Barnes had this to say: 'I appreciate the opportunity. Wasn't my day but I'll be back'.

Event: CMMA XS6 Zhao v Morrison
Date: Sep 02, 2021

#R1#
Anubis takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A punch combination from Anubis misses.
Anubis lands with an uppercut that bounces Barkley off the cage and back into range.
Anubis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barkley has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Primal Concrete Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Barkley scores with a leg kick.
Anubis has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Barkley thumps Anubis with a low kick.
Anubis takes a kick to the side of the head.
Walad Anubis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barkley throws a lazy right hand but Anubis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Anubis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barkley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Barkley misses the target.
Anubis tests Barkley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anubis walks forward, straight into a front kick from Barkley.#T1#
Anubis checks a leg kick nicely.
Anubis shapes to counter with a head kick.
Barkley cracks a nice hook into Anubis's ribs.
Barkley misses with a hook. Anubis ducked under it nicely.
Barkley throws a body kick that misses.
Anubis doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Barkley misses with a hook to the body
and Anubis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anubis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barkley can pounce on him.
Anubis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barkley.
Barkley looks to score with a jab to the body but Anubis is just out of range.
Anubis lands a really nice looking cross but Barkley seems unphased. #T2#
Barkley lands with a thumping leg kick.
Barkley connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Anubis momentarily.
Anubis looks for the body kick but Barkley saw that one coming.
Anubis throws a hook but Barkley avoids it easily.
Barkley swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anubis looks to land a body kick but Barkley moved away.
Barkley is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Barkley slips a jab from Anubis.
Barkley tried to counter with a leg kick but Anubis avoided it.
Barkley throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barkley moves out of range as Anubis throws a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Barkley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Barkley pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Anubis! But no joy.
Barkley moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Jab by Barkley.
Barkley looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Barkley scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Barkley lands a lovely overhand right.
Barkley throws a looping overhand right but Anubis ducks down to avoid it.
Anubis let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Barkley throws a low kick but Anubis avoids it.
Anubis throws a hook but Barkley blocks it.
Anubis blocks a head kick by Barkley.
Anubis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barkley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD2#
and Anubis counters with a crisp right hand that drops Barkley! Anubis lets Barkley back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Barkley is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anubis avoids the body shot from Barkley. #T4#
A lazy body kick from Barkley
and Anubis counters with a crisp right that sends Barkley to the canvas! Anubis follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Walad Anubis!
Post fight, Walad Anubis took to the microphone: '(Anubis confronts his opponent while clapping and has this evil smile on him) What did you say Baldy?! You're going to smash me? HaHa, damn you made me laugh. '.

Event: CMMA XS3 Barkley v McWrestler
Date: Aug 05, 2021

#R1##TD2#
McWrestler shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Barkley on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Barkley tries to get out of the position.
Barkley is looking to stand up but McWrestler isn't so interested in that idea.
Barkley wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
McWrestler stopping the sweep attempt from Barkley.
Barkley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McWrestler throws a big right hand that misses.
McWrestler slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Barkley is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McWrestler is controlling him.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T1##TD2#
McWrestler closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McWrestler lands in his opponent's guard.
McWrestler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barkley works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McWrestler connects with a couple of short punches.
McWrestler works over Barkley with some ground and pound from guard.
McWrestler stops Barkley from standing up.
Barkley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McWrestler.
McWrestler is looking to work some ground and pound but Barkley has wrist control.
McWrestler postures up in Barkley's guard and throws a big left but Barkley blocks it.
Barkley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McWrestler wants to control from the top but Barkley keeps moving. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McWrestler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Barkley is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McWrestler is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Barkley has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but McWrestler has passed into side control.
McWrestler controlling the position.
Barkley is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Barkley wants to get back to his feet.
McWrestler happy to just control the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
McWrestler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barkley.
Barkley throws an off balance right hand
and McWrestler counters with a nice body shot.
We've been told by Barkley's head coaches at Primal Concrete Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Barkley stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Barkley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nick Barkley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barkley pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McWrestler moves into range and connects with a jab.
McWrestler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barkley manages to avoid it.
Barkley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McWrestler just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Barkley throws a lazy uppercut
and McWrestler counters with a straight right hand.
Barkley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Good exchange - McWrestler coming out on top.#CL2#
McWrestler takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Barkley breaks from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McWrestler throws out a loose jab but Barkley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barkley lands a nice looking body shot.
McWrestler takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
McWrestler drives through and clinches with Barkley against the cage.
McWrestler is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Barkley misses with an elbow over the top.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dude McWrestler dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A jab from Barkley misses.
McWrestler throws out a counter right but Barkley avoids it with no problem.
Barkley avoids the body shot from McWrestler.
Barkley throws a body kick that misses.
Dude McWrestler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barkley throws a chopping leg kick but McWrestler manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McWrestler jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McWrestler shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Barkley pinned against the cage. Barkley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkley swats away the attempt to clinch by McWrestler.
And Barkley counters with a quick kick to the body but McWrestler blocks it.
Barkley misses with a hook. McWrestler ducked under it nicely.
McWrestler misses with a looping left.#T1#
Barkley wants to slow McWrestler down by chopping away at his legs.
McWrestler lands with a nice body punch.
McWrestler lands with a nice body punch.
Barkley throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McWrestler jabs at Barkley's body.
Barkley dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McWrestler. That did some damage!
Nice sprawl there from Barkley as McWrestler shoots in.
Barkley fires out a quick counter leg kick but McWrestler just manages to avoid it.
Barkley misses with a hook. McWrestler ducked under it nicely.
McWrestler is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Barkley rather than just go for the knockout.
McWrestler connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Barkley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McWrestler moves away.
A countering left hand to the body from McWrestler misses.
McWrestler punishes Barkley's body with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Barkley chopping away at his opponent's legs.
An inside leg kick from Barkley misses.
McWrestler connects with a crisp jab.
McWrestler has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McWrestler checks a low kick from Barkley.
McWrestler cracks Barkley with a right hand to the side of the head.
Barkley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McWrestler with a poor takedown
and Barkley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nick Barkley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dude McWrestler.
Barkley attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McWrestler slips under a jab from Barkley.
Barkley lands a jab to the head.
McWrestler shoots in looking for a takedown but Barkley manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McWrestler's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Barkley walks into a jab.#T3#
McWrestler looks for a takedown but Barkley sprawls well.
McWrestler misses with a hook. Barkley ducked under it nicely.
McWrestler connects with a nice looking jab.
McWrestler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barkley.
McWrestler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McWrestler connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barkley's hands.
McWrestler takes a swing at Barkley's ribcage but misses.
Barkley scores with the left hand. McWrestler knows he should have avoided that one.
Barkley throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and McWrestler counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Barkley wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and McWrestler manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
McWrestler sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Barkley defending well though. #T4#
McWrestler with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McWrestler passes into side control, despite Barkley's attempt to control the position.
Barkley taking punishment in the form of punches.
Barkley is trying to get back to half guard.
An elbow from McWrestler crashes against the mat.
McWrestler tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dude McWrestler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Barkley misses with an uppercut
and McWrestler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barkley keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McWrestler misses with a straight right.
Barkley is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McWrestler blocks a jab.
Barkley scores with a nice head shot.
McWrestler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barkley.
It looked like Barkley was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McWrestler misses with a body shot
and Barkley counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McWrestler thinking.
Barkley throws a leg kick #TD2#
and McWrestler counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
McWrestler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McWrestler wants to control from the top but Barkley keeps moving.
Barkley is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Barkley lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
McWrestler is looking to sweep but instead, Barkley has passed into half guard.
McWrestler is trying is best to control the position here.
McWrestler trying to control but Barkley postures up.
Barkley wants to get back to his feet.
McWrestler wants to control but Barkley is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
McWrestler flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Barkley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McWrestler on the ground.
McWrestler has his hands clasped together around Barkley's back. He's all about the action.
Barkley is thwarting McWrestler's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McWrestler works his way to full guard. Good work.
Barkley content to stall in guard here.
Barkley has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McWrestler wants to sweep but no luck.
Barkley postures up. #T3#
McWrestler wants to sweep here but Barkley controlling him for the moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Barkley wants to get up but he can't break McWrestler's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McWrestler checks a low kick from Barkley.
Barkley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barkley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McWrestler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barkley throws a big shot that misses.
McWrestler throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Barkley's waist but Barkley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McWrestler off to one side.
McWrestler takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CL2#
McWrestler closes the distance and pushes Barkley back into the cage.
Barkley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T4#
Barkley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barkley has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Barkley tries to land knees in the clinch but McWrestler avoids the damage to the body. #TD2#
McWrestler is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Barkley can't fight it off and eventually McWrestler manages to take the fight to the floor. Barkley looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McWrestler wants to control from the top but Barkley keeps moving.
Nick Barkley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Barkley looking for a guillotine here but McWrestler defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McWrestler throwing strikes from guard but Barkley blocks nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dude McWrestler.
Well McWrestler 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dude McWrestler!
During a confident post fight interview, Dude McWrestler thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CMMA 129 Olsen v Abner
Date: Jul 10, 2021

#R1#
Barkley swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mahogany.
Barkley tests Mahogany's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mahogany pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barkley is looking to counter with a body kick.
Mahogany takes one to the chin there.
Barkley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mahogany.
Mahogany tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barkley connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mahogany bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mahogany blocks a leg kick.
Mahogany closes the distance looking to clinch
and Barkley counters with a thumping low kick. #T1#
Barkley blocks a head kick by Mahogany.
Barkley lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rich Mahogany seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mahogany misses with a head kick.
Mahogany blocks a head kick by Barkley.
A leg kick checked by Barkley.
Barkley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mahogany misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mahogany throws a head kick but Barkley moves out of range.
Barkley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barkley lands with a cross. #CL#
Barkley drives through and clinches with Mahogany against the cage.
Barkley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
Barkley blocks an elbow strike.
Barkley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A shot in the inside from Barkley.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mahogany struggles to land a body shot inside as Barkley controls his hands.
Barkley working aggressively here.
Mahogany managing to block the knees to the body from Barkley.
Barkley has a couple of punches blocked by Mahogany.
I was talking to Barkley's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mahogany wants to take the fight to the mat but Barkley manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
Mahogany escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Crunch! Barkley slams his shin into Mahogany's torso.
Mahogany takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mahogany shoots for a takedown but Barkley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mahogany throws a sloppy head kick and Barkley moves out of range easily.
Mahogany attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Barkley is looking to counter with head kicks.
Mahogany tries a head kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Barkley misses the target.#T3#
Barkley with a jab.
Mahogany's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Barkley connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mahogany scrambles back to his feet.
Mahogany looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barkley is fending him off so far but Mahogany persists. Nope, Barkley circles away and we're back to standing.
Nick Barkley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rich Mahogany.
Mahogany throws a head kick that misses
and Barkley counters with a leg kick.
Barkley moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barkley. #CL#
Barkley rushes Mahogany and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mahogany misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Barkley.
Mahogany working hard to break the clinch.
Mahogany working hard to break the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T4#
Barkley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mahogany prevents a body shot from Barkley.
Barkley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mahogany backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mahogany tries for a takedown. No joy.
Barkley lands a left hand.
Barkley scores with a nice hook to the head.
Barkley lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barkley struggles to land a body shot inside as Mahogany controls his hands.
Mahogany throws an elbow but it misses.
Barkley stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mahogany looks winded!#BC2#
Mahogany pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barkley fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nick Barkley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barkley fakes the leg kick and cracks Mahogany in the body.
Barkley lands with an overhand left.
Mahogany tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Barkley defends well and Mahogany ends up having to push Barkley into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mahogany tries to clinch there but Barkley circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Barkley dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Mahogany takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mahogany misses with a takedown attempt - Barkley sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nick Barkley is winning the standup battle so far.
Mahogany walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Barkley lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mahogany motions for Barkley to come forward. Mahogany throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahogany throws a sloppy head kick and Barkley moves out of range easily.
Mahogany shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Barkley makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Barkley smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Mahogany lands a head kick. Barkley smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Mahogany is breathing heavily.
Mahogany wants to clinch
and Barkley counters with a body kick that stops Mahogany in his tracks momentarily. #KD#
Barkley feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Mahogany sprawling to the canvas! Mahogany rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Barkley finish him?! #ROC#Mahogany is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Rich Mahogany has been cut.
Mahogany looks to clinch
and Barkley counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Mahogany out cold! What a finish! Barkley is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nick Barkley!
A victorious Nick Barkley thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Rich Mahogany spoke after the fight, saying 'Congratulations Konrad Wagner. You were a hell of an opponent. I will go home and take solace in my many leatherbound volumes.'.

Event: CMMA 115 Lafayette v Barkley
Date: Jun 05, 2021

#R1#
Lafayette comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barkley. #TD#
Lafayette dives in and scores a takedown into Barkley's guard.
Barkley is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lafayette is controlling him.
Lafayette's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lafayette prevents Barkley from getting back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Barkley can do anything to dispel that myth.
Barkley is wriggling around but Lafayette manages to pass to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkley is looking to control Lafayette's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barkley avoid being mounted?
Lafayette wants to pass the guard but Barkley is defending well. #T1#
Lafayette stops Barkley from getting back to his feet.
Lafayette wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barkley keeps working.
Lafayette trying to mount his opponent but Barkley defends it.
Lafayette is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Barkley is not content to let Lafayette control the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lafayette with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Barkley.
Barkley wants to counter with a clinch but Lafayette pushes him away.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lafayette throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barkley counters with a leg kick.
Barkley misses the shot to the body.
Lafayette lands with a nice combination. Barkley backs away looking to recover.
Barkley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lafayette attempts a counter takedown but Barkley avoids it well and moves away.
Lafayette scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lafayette cracks Barkley with a good jab.
Barkley falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lafayette connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barkley throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lafayette tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Barkley swivels and escapes.
Lafayette takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T3#
A bone on bone clash there as Lafayette blocks the leg kick.
Lafayette attempts a counter takedown but Barkley avoids it well and moves away.
Lafayette throws a shot to the body.
Nick Barkley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barkley.
Barkley fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lafayette on the side of the head.
Lafayette swats away the attempt to clinch by Barkley.
Lafayette misses with a series of wild punches.
Lafayette fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barkley looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lafayette lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Barkley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lafayette.
Barkley bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lafayette's head.
Lafayette throws a lazy right hand but Barkley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lafayette throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lafayette with a lazy takedown attempt
and Barkley counters with a left to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lafayette scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lafayette throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barkley looks to land a right hand but Lafayette moved out of range.
Lafayette looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barkley lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lafayette backs up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rene Lafayette dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Barkley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lafayette.
Barkley walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Barkley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lafayette.
Lafayette throwing a counter right hand but Barkley manages to avoid it.
Barkley tries to land a leg kick but Lafayette saw it coming and moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Lafayette misses the target.
Lafayette connects with a single shot there.
Lafayette tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Barkley swivels and escapes.
Lafayette fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Lafayette on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rene Lafayette is winning the standup battle so far.
Lafayette throws a body shot but no joy.
Lafayette connects with a body shot.
Lafayette with a jab.#T1#
Barkley stuns Lafayette with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lafayette walks into a stiff left hand from Barkley.
Barkley throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Lafayette counters with a stiff right hand.
Lafayette defending well as Barkley loads up on a big left hand.
Barkley lands a lovely overhand right.
Barkley stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rene Lafayette. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barkley.
Barkley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lafayette scores with a jab to the jaw.#TD#
Barkley gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lafayette to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lafayette not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Barkley keeping moving, preventing Lafayette from controlling successfully.
Lafayette tries to free his leg and advance position but Barkley is retaining full guard.
Lafayette sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lafayette trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barkley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lafayette. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lafayette engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Barkley wants to stand but Lafayette is controlling the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T3#
Lafayette looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lafayette moves out of range of the body kick.
Lafayette scores with a jab to the body.
Lafayette steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barkley.
Lafayette slips under a jab from Barkley.
Barkley works Lafayette's body with a nice hook.
Barkley just misses with a punch to the body.
Lafayette fails with a takedown attempt. #T4#
Barkley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lafayette.
Lafayette tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barkley was well out of range. Poor timing from Lafayette.
Lafayette lands the left hand.
Lafayette stalks Barkley and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Barkley's face. Barkley staggers backwards, shaken.
Barkley stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Barkley enables Lafayette to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Barkley manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
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!
Lafayette stops Barkley from standing up. #SUB#
Lafayette is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Barkley wants to stand and escape but Lafayette is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Rene Lafayette will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Lafayette throws the left hand but Barkley avoids the punch easily.
Decent striking displayed by Lafayette there.
Lafayette sizes up Barkley with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Barkley lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barkley goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Barkley throws a wild body kick that Lafayette sees coming a mile off.
Barkley connects with a leg kick.
Barkley goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkley's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lafayette connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Barkley scrambles back to his feet.
Barkley connects with the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lafayette blocks a jab.#T1#
Lafayette throws a body shot but no joy.
Barkley throws a push kick but Lafayette slaps the foot to one side.
Lafayette dives in and grabs Barkley's left leg, looking for a takedown. Barkley pushes down on Lafayette's head and hops out.
Lafayette lands a slapping body shot.
Lafayette bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lafayette moves out of range of the body kick from Barkley.
Lafayette changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barkley tries to avoid it but Lafayette manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barkley to the ground. Barkley escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Barkley throws a hook but Lafayette blocks it.
Barkley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lafayette dips to his left and cracks Barkley with an uppercut!
A slow jab from Lafayette misses its intended target.
Barkley throws out a counter right but Lafayette avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Lafayette takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Barkley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lafayette attempts a counter takedown but Barkley avoids it well and moves away.
Barkley dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lafayette. That did some damage!
Barkley moves out of range as Lafayette strikes.#TD#
Lafayette gets the takedown into side control.
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!#SUB#
Lafayette is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Barkley has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lafayette tries to advance to mount but Barkley denies him.
Barkley is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T3#
Barkley looks to move to half guard but instead Lafayette has passed into mount! Damn!
Barkley bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Rene Lafayette overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lafayette is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barkley wanted to stand there but Lafayette had control of the position.
Rene Lafayette is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Nick Barkley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Lafayette working for a triangle but Barkley defends it easily.
Lafayette looking to control.
Barkley wants to stand but Lafayette has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Barkley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Barkley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lafayette has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rene Lafayette!
Rene Lafayette decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: CMMA 105: Contenders I
Date: May 14, 2021

#R1#
A jab from Exotic finds it's way through Barkley's defenses.
A slow jab from Exotic misses its intended target.
A swing and a miss from Exotic.
A punch lands to the side of Exotic 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Barkley misses with a kick to the body
and Exotic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Exotic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Exotic with a nice calf kick.
Barkley lands a jab to Exotic's midsection.
Exotic tries to clinch but Barkley is having none of it.
Barkley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Exotic throws a right hand that Barkley ducks under and follows up with a left that Barkley also avoids with ease.
Exotic swings widly with a right hand
enabling Barkley to counter with a crisp jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Exotic, as that shot connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barkley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barkley tries a head kick but it misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Exotic misses the target.
Barkley ducks under a wild hook from Exotic.
Exotic takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Barkley fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Barkley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Exotic.
Barkley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Exotic.#CL#
Exotic forces Barkley back against the cage and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Exotic.
Exotic blocking some punches.
Exotic tries to work over Barkley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Exotic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barkley backwards.
Exotic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Exotic throws a head punch that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Exotic.
Exotic works on Barkley's body with a couple of short punches.
Barkley struggles to land a body shot inside as Exotic controls his hands.
Exotic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barkley tries to throw a body punch but Exotic avoids it by throwing Barkley back against the cage.
Barkley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Exotic backwards.
Exotic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barkley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Barkley throws an elbow but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barkley misses with a body punch.
Exotic tries to pull guard but Barkley forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Exotic misses with some punches. #T2#
Exotic lands a hook that snaps the head of Barkley backwards.
Barkley throws a head punch that misses.
Exotic misses with a punch to the body.
Exotic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barkley cracks Exotic with a nice body shot.
Exotic blocking some punches.
Exotic lands with a light punch inside.
Exotic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Exotic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Exotic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Exotic misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Exotic fails to land.
Exotic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Exotic has a couple of punches blocked by Barkley.
Exotic tries to pull guard but Barkley holds him up against the cage and eventually Exotic drops back down to his feet.
Exotic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barkley has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Exotic seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Barkley can turn it around.
Barkley lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Exotic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Exotic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Exotic tries to pull guard but Barkley won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Exotic. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Barkley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Exotic lands with a short shot to the head.
Barkley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Exotic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Exotic.
Barkley struggles to land a body shot inside as Exotic controls his hands.
Exotic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Exotic misses with a body punch.
Exotic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Exotic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Exotic jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Barkley walks away with a smile on his face. Exotic gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A shot to the liver by Barkley. Beautiful body shot.
Donk. Barkley catches Exotic right on the button with a cross.
Barkley scores with a leg kick.
Barkley ducks under a wild hook from Exotic.
Exotic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Barkley takes a head kick and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barkley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Exotic throws out the jab. #T4#
Exotic throws a good cross that connects.
A telegraphed right hand from Barkley misses the target.
The fighters circling - Exotic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Exotic ducks under a wild hook from Barkley.
Exotic thinks about countering with a body kick.
Barkley misses with a leg kick. #CL#
Exotic moves into the clinch successfully.
Exotic tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Barkley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barkley misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Exotic.
Barkley lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Exotic or not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barkley.
Exotic blocks a body shot from Barkley.
Barkley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Exotic.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barkley scores with a hook to the body.
Barkley scores with a shoulder strike.
Barkley is leaning against Exotic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Exotic is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Barkley to keep the fight standing.
Barkley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Joe Exotic will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Barkley throws out a loose jab but Exotic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barkley lands the left hand.
Barkley tries to land a leg kick but Exotic saw it coming and moves away.
Barkley looks to throw a body kick
and Exotic counters with a stiff right hand.
Barkley looks to land a left hand but Exotic moved out of range nicely.
Barkley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Exotic.
Barkley now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Barkley with a nice cross.
Barkley throws a body kick that misses.
Exotic feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Barkley moves out of range as Exotic strikes.
Exotic moves out of range of the body kick from Barkley.
Exotic has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Exotic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Barkley on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkley throws a quick inside leg kick.
Exotic is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Barkley misses with a low kick.
Barkley tries to land a front kick but Exotic steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Barkley slips under a jab.
Nice body punch from Barkley. #T1#
Barkley throws a lazy uppercut
and Exotic counters with a thumping low kick.
Exotic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barkley.
Barkley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Exotic manages to avoid it.
Exotic avoids the body shot from Barkley.
Barkley needs to keep his hands up - Exotic had a free shot at his head there.
Exotic checks the leg kick.
Barkley misses with a low kick.
Barkley slips a straight right by Exotic.
Exotic misses with a body kick.
Good exchange - Barkley coming out on top.
A slow jab from Exotic misses its intended target.
Exotic scores with a jab.
Barkley with the inside leg kick.
Barkley is looking to clinch.
Exotic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barkley.#T2#
Barkley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barkley swings for the body but Exotic moves out of range.
Exotic is looking to clinch but Barkley is avoiding it.
Barkley throws a body shot but no joy.
Barkley lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barkley takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A telegraphed right hand from Barkley misses the target.
Exotic moves into range and connects with a jab.
Exotic lands with a kick to the ribs.
Barkley stuns Exotic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Exotic, as that shot connected.
Exotic lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Exotic misses with a shot to the body
and Barkley counters with a one-two to the body.
Exotic throws out a loose jab but Barkley uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
The fighters circling - Barkley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barkley takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Exotic blocks a low kick nicely.
Barkley just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromExotic.
A slow jab from Exotic misses its intended target.
Exotic throws a low kick but Barkley avoids it.
Exotic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Exotic wants to clinch.
Barkley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Exotic.
Exotic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barkley.
Barkley looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Barkley missing with a left hand there. Exotic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Exotic is looking to counter the offense by Barkley and move into the clinch.
Exotic moves out of range as Barkley throws a body kick.
Exotic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Exotic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nick Barkley seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Barkley clobbers Exotic with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Barkley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Exotic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Exotic loads up on a big right hand but Barkley slips the punch.
Barkley attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Barkley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barkley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Exotic 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good work by Exotic as he checks the leg kick.
Barkley walks into a straight right hand from Exotic.
Exotic takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Barkley wants to slow Exotic down by chopping away at his legs. #CL2#
Barkley moves into the clinch successfully.
A left hand lands to the body for Exotic.
Exotic misses with a body punch.
Exotic will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Barkley up against the cage.
Exotic tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Barkley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Exotic doesn't manage to clinch there - Barkley circles away.
Barkley tries to counter by closing the distance.
Exotic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Exotic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Exotic lands a nice hook to Barkley's body. Barkley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barkley. Exotic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barkley throws a right hand that misses
and Exotic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barkley misses with a combination #CL#
and Exotic counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Exotic.
Exotic lands a shoulder strike.
Exotic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hand to the body from Barkley.
Exotic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Exotic scores with a shoulder strike.
Exotic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Barkley obliges.
Joe Exotic has scored more points in the clinch so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barkley scores with a shot to the side of Exotic's head.
Barkley struggles to land a body shot inside as Exotic controls his hands. #T1#
Exotic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Exotic tries to work over Barkley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barkley tries to work over Exotic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Exotic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Exotic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Exotic pushes Barkley back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Barkley misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Barkley as the two fighters clinch.
Barkley blocking some punches.
Exotic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Exotic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Exotic avoiding damage as Barkley throws knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Barkley just misses with a elbow thrown towards Exotic's brow.
Exotic struggles to land a body shot inside as Barkley controls his hands.
Exotic can't find room to land a body shot as Barkley controls the action.
Barkley pushes Exotic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Exotic struggles to land a body shot inside as Barkley controls his hands.
Exotic struggles to land a body shot inside as Barkley controls his hands.
Barkley can't find room to land a body shot as Exotic controls the action. #T2#
Exotic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Exotic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Exotic tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Barkley smiles and moves away.
Barkley lands a nice hook to Exotic's body. Exotic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Exotic checks a leg kick.
Good work by Exotic as he checks the leg kick.
That kick from Barkley tenderised Exotic's leg. Exotic is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barkley connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's 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!
Barkley lands with a straight right. Exotic didn't see that one coming.
Barkley misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Exotic counters with a stiff right hand.
Barkley ducks under a wild hook from Exotic.
Barkley connects with a body shot that sends Exotic's belly button to the back.
The fighters circling - Barkley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Barkley backs away, Exotic returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T3#
Exotic defending well as Barkley loads up on a big left hand.
Barkley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Exotic paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Exotic rushes Barkley and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Exotic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Exotic misses with a body punch.
Exotic misses with a punch to the body.
Exotic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Exotic takes a shot to the head.
Barkley lands a shoulder strike.
Exotic working aggressively here.
Barkley lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Joe Exotic has been cut.
A short uppercut from Barkley.
Exotic lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Exotic.
Barkley misses with a punch on the inside.
Exotic misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Barkley scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Barkley - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barkley misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Barkley missing with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Exotic tries to work over Barkley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Exotic tries to work over Barkley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Barkley on the inside.
Barkley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barkley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Exotic backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barkley.
Exotic misses with a body punch.
Barkley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Exotic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barkley lands a hook that snaps the head of Exotic backwards.
Exotic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Barkley lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Barkley.
Barkley lands a hook that snaps the head of Exotic backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Exotic.
Exotic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barkley backwards.
Barkley lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barkley throws a punch but it's blocked by Exotic.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Barkley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Barkley has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Barkley!
Nick Barkley decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CMMA 100
Date: Apr 25, 2021

#R1#
Tavares throws out a loose jab but Barkley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tavares misses with an uppercut.
Tavares moves out of range as Barkley strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Tavares on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tavares throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Barkley to counter with a crisp jab.
Tavares throws an overhand right that lands on Barkley's shoulder, as Barkley tries to avoid the shot.
Barkley moves out of range of the strikes.
Barkley is trying to counter with his kicks.
Barkley has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Barkley there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tavares ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barkley moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkley throws a head kick that misses
and Tavares makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tavares uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barkley.
Tavares has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Andy's Sweaty Men in the buildup to the fight.
Barkley defending well as Tavares loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Barkley slips under a jab from Tavares.
Barkley connects with an inside leg kick.
Barkley lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tavares explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tavares throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Barkley looks winded!
Barkley is looking to land body kicks.
Barkley takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tavares misses with a jab, cross combination.
A slow jab from Tavares misses its intended target.
Tavares connects with a stiff jab that staggers Barkley - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Manny Tavares!
Manny Tavares retains his middleweight title!
Manny Tavares seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CMMA 89 Morrison vs Biden
Date: Mar 20, 2021

#R1#
Barkley gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kushnirov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barkley scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Barkley 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kushnirov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kushnirov misses with a straight left.
Barkley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kushnirov throws a shot from downtown. Barkley moves away and avoids it.
Nice uppercut lands for Kushnirov. That snapped Barkley's head back.
Kushnirov loads up on a big right hand but Barkley slips the punch.
Kushnirov throws a right and a left that Barkley avoids nicely.
Kushnirov misses with a right hand
and Barkley makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kushnirov misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Barkley counters by moving into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kushnirov.
I was talking to Kushnirov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Barkley lands a hook that snaps the head of Kushnirov backwards.
Kushnirov tries to break free but Barkley pushes him back against the cage.
Barkley has a couple of punches blocked by Kushnirov.
Kushnirov wants to break free but Barkley has control. #T1#
A short left from Barkley.
Kushnirov lands a right hand.
Barkley lands a body punch. #BC#
Kushnirov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kushnirov looks to land a right hand but Barkley moved out of range.
Barkley connects with an inside leg kick.
Kushnirov misses with a jab to the body
and Barkley counters with a good low kick that Kushnirov was not able to check.
Barkley throws a good cross that connects.
Ilya Kushnirov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kushnirov misses with an uppercut.
Barkley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kushnirov throws out the jab.
Kushnirov looks to land a right hand but Barkley moved out of range.
Barkley wants to counter with a clinch but Kushnirov pushes him away.
Kushnirov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kushnirov lands the left hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barkley.
Barkley has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kushnirov throws a lazy uppercut
and Barkley counters with a good, hard body kick but Kushnirov shrugs it off.
Kushnirov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Kushnirov takes a swing at Barkley's ribcage but misses.
Barkley tries a quick counter leg kick but Kushnirov is wise to it.
Barkley with a nice calf kick.
Barkley on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kushnirov lands a glancing blow to the side of Barkley's head.
Barkley drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kushnirov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kushnirov throws out a loose jab but Barkley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barkley slips a straight right by Kushnirov.
Barkley appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kushnirov misses with an uppercut. Barkley saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Barkley.
Kushnirov checks a leg kick.
Kushnirov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kushnirov blocks a head kick by Barkley.
Kushnirov throwing a counter right hand but Barkley manages to avoid it.
Kushnirov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barkley only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T3#
Nice jab there from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barkley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kushnirov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kushnirov.
Barkley slips under a jab from Kushnirov.
Barkley swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kushnirov.
A big left from Kushnirov misses.
Kushnirov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barkley.
Kushnirov throws a looping overhand right but Barkley ducks down to avoid it.
Kushnirov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Barkley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kushnirov.
Barkley is trying to counter with his kicks.
Kushnirov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barkley slips a jab from Kushnirov.
Barkley dodges the punch combination from Kushnirov.
Barkley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barkley defending well as Kushnirov loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Kushnirov misses with a right hand
and Barkley counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kushnirov misses with a hook. Barkley ducked under it nicely.
Barkley defending well as Kushnirov loads up on a big left hand.
Barkley takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kushnirov missing with a left hand there. Barkley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And Barkley responds with a good body kick, but Kushnirov manages to step out the way in time.
Barkley throws a lazy right hand but Kushnirov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kushnirov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barkley.
Barkley tries a quick counter leg kick but Kushnirov is wise to it.
Kushnirov misses the jab.
No joy there for Kushnirov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kushnirov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kushnirov swinging wildly here.
Kushnirov backing away here, and Barkley unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Barkley tried to score with a low kick but Kushnirov checks it.
Kushnirov misses the body punch
and Barkley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kushnirov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barkley counters with a low kick, right behind Kushnirov 's knee.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ilya Kushnirov dominated that round.
That's time! Kushnirov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Barkley chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Barkley throws a body shot but no joy.
Kushnirov misses with a lunging right hand
and Barkley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kushnirov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Barkley slips under a jab from Kushnirov.
Barkley is trying to counter with his kicks.
Barkley has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kushnirov misses with a lunging right hand
and Kushnirov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kushnirov throws an overhand right that lands on Barkley's shoulder, as Barkley tries to avoid the shot.
Kushnirov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kushnirov throws a body shot but no joy.
Barkley is trying to counter with his kicks.
Barkley on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Barkley dodges the punch combination from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Barkley scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kushnirov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barkley moves away.#T1#
Kushnirov misses with a body punch
and Barkley counters with an outside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barkley. That's going to slow Kushnirov down.
Barkley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kushnirov throws a looping overhand right but Barkley ducks down to avoid it.
Barkley connects with a leg kick.
Kushnirov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barkley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov misses with a looping right.
Kushnirov misses with a lunging right hand
and Barkley counters with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Barkley.
Kushnirov misses with a body shot.
Kushnirov works Barkley's body with a nice hook.
Barkley lands with a good body shot.
Kushnirov swinging wildly here.
Barkley is trying to counter with his kicks.#T2#
Barkley slips a jab from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Kushnirov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kushnirov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kushnirov throws a hook but Barkley avoids it easily.
Barkley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice body kick there by Barkley.
Ilya Kushnirov is winning the standup battle so far.
Kushnirov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barkley counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kushnirov's knee momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kushnirov misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Barkley holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kushnirov blocks an uppercut.
Barkley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barkley using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barkley.
Kushnirov is trying to force a seperation but Barkley has the dominant position.#T3#
Barkley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barkley presses Kushnirov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Barkley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kushnirov avoids it.#BC#
Kushnirov breaks the clinch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Barkley.
Barkley pushes Kushnirov away with a front kick.
Barkley buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kushnirov misses the jab.
Barkley scores with a jab to the body.
Barkley pushes Kushnirov away with a front kick.
Barkley thumps Kushnirov with a low kick.
Kushnirov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kushnirov tries to move into range but Barkley moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kushnirov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barkley.#CL2#
Barkley closes the distance and clinches. #T4#
Barkley lands with a short shot to the head.
Kushnirov wants to break free but Barkley has control. #BC2#
Barkley breaks from the clinch.
Kushnirov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Barkley counter with a right hand.
Kushnirov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barkley was well out of range. Poor timing from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov looks to land a left hand but Barkley moved out of range nicely.
Barkley follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Kushnirov takes a swing at Barkley's ribcage but misses.
Barkley feints and then cracks Kushnirov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kushnirov down.
Kushnirov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kushnirov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kushnirov misses the shot to the body.
Kushnirov misses the jab.
Barkley follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Barkley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A combination from Kushnirov does no damage.
Barkley follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Kushnirov misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Barkley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Barkley scores with a kick to the midsection.
Barkley lands a head kick. Kushnirov smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CL2#
Barkley pushes Kushnirov up against the cage in a clinch.
Kushnirov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Barkley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barkley lands with a left to the head.
Barkley tries to land knees in the clinch but Kushnirov avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Barkley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big right from Kushnirov misses.
Barkley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kushnirov.
A swing and a miss from Kushnirov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kushnirov throws a right hand that misses
and Barkley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kushnirov with a hook.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Barkley.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barkley throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kushnirov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Barkley tries to clinch up but Kushnirov circles away and keeps his distance.
Kushnirov misses the shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kushnirov misses with a right hand
and Barkley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#KD2#
Barkley cracks Kushnirov with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Barkley has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kushnirov to stand back up!#ROC2#Kushnirov is rocked!
Barkley seems to be stalking Kushnirov here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Kushnirov drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Nick Barkley!
A relieved looking Nick Barkley thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: CMMA72 Champion Hallbjornsson
Date: Jan 24, 2021

#R1#
Barkley pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It seemed like Philippe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Philippe.
Philippe cracks Barkley with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Barkley on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Philippe throws an overhand right that lands on Barkley's shoulder, as Barkley tries to avoid the shot.
Philippe misses with an uppercut. Barkley saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Philippe. Barkley does a little dance to reset his feet.
A quick step to the side and Barkley tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barkley has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Primal Concrete Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Peguero Jean Philippe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barkley scores with a kick to the body.
Barkley misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barkley. Philippe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barkley misses with a body kick.
Barkley throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Philippe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Philippe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Barkley scores with a kick to the midsection.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Philippe connects with a single shot there.
Barkley has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Barkley there as he acknowledges the shot.
Barkley cracks Philippe with an open hand slap.
Barkley lets loose with a powerful body kick. Philippe will feel that in the morning.
Philippe takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CUT#It looks like Peguero Jean Philippe has been cut.#T1#
Philippe takes a swing at Barkley's ribcage but misses.
Philippe checks a leg kick.
Barkley connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barkley blocks a jab.
Barkley is looking to counter the offense by Philippe and move into the clinch.
Philippe lands a jab.
Philippe ducks right into an uppercut from Barkley.
Philippe throws a hook but Barkley avoids it easily.
Barkley ducks under a wild hook from Philippe.
Good leg kick by Barkley.
Barkley is looking to chop away at Philippe's legs.
Barkley with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Philippe smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Philippe on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barkley. Barkley obviously looking to wear him down.
Barkley pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
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!
Philippe throws a hook but Barkley blocks it.
Barkley throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Philippe misses with an uppercut. Barkley saw that one coming.#T2#
Barkley blocks a jab.
Philippe throws the left hand but Barkley avoids the punch easily.
Barkley ducks under a wild hook from Philippe.
Philippe throws a hook but Barkley blocks it.
Philippe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barkley throws a big shot that misses.
Barkley throws a hook but Philippe blocks it.
Philippe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Philippe misses with a wild body shot.
Barkley appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Philippe looks to land a left hand but Barkley moved out of range nicely.
Philippe throws the left hand but Barkley avoids the punch easily.
Philippe misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Philippe misses its intended target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barkley.
Barkley looks for the body kick but Philippe saw that one coming. #CL#
Barkley closes the distance and clinches.
Barkley lands a hook that snaps the head of Philippe backwards.
Barkley lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Philippe or not.
Barkley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Philippe wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Barkley has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
Philippe tries to break free but Barkley pushes him back against the cage.
Barkley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barkley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barkley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barkley misses with a punch on the inside.
Barkley struggles to land a body shot inside as Philippe controls his hands.
Barkley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barkley tries to work over Philippe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Philippe is trying to break the clinch but Barkley is controlling him.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barkley.
Philippe working hard to break the clinch.
Philippe throws a head punch that misses.
Philippe is trying to push Barkley away but Barkley has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Philippe manages to break the clinch.
Barkley misses with a body shot.
Philippe looks to land a right hand but Barkley moved out of range.
Barkley is looking to counter punch.
Barkley misses with a low kick.
Barkley is looking to land body kicks.
Barkley tries a head kick but it misses.
Barkley jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T4#
Barkley fakes the leg kick and cracks Philippe in the body.
Barkley throws a leg kick but Philippe sees it coming and checks it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barkley throws a wild body kick that Philippe sees coming a mile off.
Philippe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Barkley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barkley throws a front kick that sends Philippe stumbling back into the cage.
Barkley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Philippe.
Philippe takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Barkley misses with a kick to the body.
Philippe lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Barkley misses with a body kick.
Barkley lands a glancing blow to the side of Philippe's head.
Barkley defending well as Philippe loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Philippe misses with a looping left.
Philippe looks to throw the jab but Barkley is out of range.
Philippe has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Barkley.
Philippe misses with an uppercut.
Barkley throws a hook to the side of Philippe's head but Philippe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Barkley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peguero Jean Philippe's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Philippe misses with an uppercut. Barkley saw that one coming.
Philippe takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A thudding body kick lands there by Barkley!
Barkley sizes up Philippe with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Barkley is looking to slow Philippe down with leg kicks.
Nice defenses there by Barkley.
Philippe throws a right hand that misses
and Barkley counters with an outside leg kick.
Barkley lands with a good body shot.
Barkley lands an overhand right.
Barkley scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Philippe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barkley's hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Philippe takes a swing at Barkley's ribcage but misses.
Philippe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barkley doesn't seem bothered though. #KD#
Barkley lands a big uppercut and Philippe crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Philippe looks OK. Barkley waves Philippe back to his feet!#ROC#Philippe is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Peguero Jean Philippe's cut even more.
Barkley defending well as Philippe loads up on a big left hand.
Philippe is still on wobbly legs! Can Barkley finish him?
Barkley scores with a push kick.
Philippe is breathing heavily.
Barkley fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Philippe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Philippe seems to have recovered his senses.
Barkley cracks Philippe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
BOOM! Barkley lands a beautiful left hook that drops Philippe. Philippe tries to recover but Barkley is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Philippe lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Barkley!
A relieved looking Nick Barkley thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: CMMA 56 Carter vs Malayon
Date: Dec 06, 2020

#R1#
Kelly looks to clinch
and Barkley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kelly ducks under a wild hook from Barkley.
Barkley pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kelly takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kelly needs to keep his hands up - Barkley had a free shot at his head there.
Barkley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kelly tries to close the distance and clinch but Barkley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barkley connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've been told by Barkley's head coaches at Primal Concrete Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Barkley smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kelly looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barkley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barkley dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kelly. That did some damage!
Barkley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barkley explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick lands from Barkley.
Barkley scores with a decent looking hook.
Barkley fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kelly moves in looking to clinch but Barkley pushes him off.#T1#
Barkley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kelly tries to close the distance and clinch but Barkley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barkley thows a body kick. Kelly tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Barkley misses with a low kick as Kelly jumps back.#CL2#
Kelly rushes Barkley and presses him up against the cage.
Kelly landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kelly blocks an uppercut.
Barkley takes an elbow to the forehead.
Barkley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kelly jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Barkley walks away with a smile on his face. Kelly gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Barkley swats away the attempt to clinch by Kelly.#CL2#
Kelly closes the distance and clinches.
Kelly pushes off an throws an elbow but Barkley leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Barkley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kelly avoids it.
A short body shot lands from Barkley as the two fighters clinch.
Barkley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kelly's elbow. #T2#
The referee calls for Kelly to work.
Kelly blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kelly tries a knee to the head but Barkley blocks it.
Barkley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kelly backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kelly throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kelly controlling the action here for a moment.
Barkley misses with a punch to the body.
Kelly tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Barkley lands with a right to the head.
Kelly trying to land knees to the body.
Barkley tries to land knees in the clinch but Kelly avoids the damage to the body.
Kelly pushes off an throws an elbow but Barkley leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Barkley lands with a right to the head.
Kelly blocking some punches.
Barkley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kelly's elbow.
Kelly misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barkley. #T3#
Barkley blocks an elbow strike.
Kelly is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nice body punch from Barkley - that landed with a thud.
Barkley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Barkley breaks from the clinch.
Kelly is looking to clinch but Barkley is avoiding it.
Kelly is looking to clinch.
Barkley lands a nice hook to Kelly's body. Kelly takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Barkley scoring well with a low kick there. #CL2#
Kelly has Barkley up against the cage in a clinch.
Barkley presses Kelly against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Barkley scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kelly using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Barkley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kelly pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kelly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kelly lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barkley backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barkley lands a right hand. #T4#
A short right from Barkley.
Barkley avoids the elbow strike from Kelly, against the cage.
Barkley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kelly just misses with a elbow thrown towards Barkley's brow.
Kelly has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Barkley seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kelly can turn it around.
Kelly using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kelly lands a nice elbow.
Kelly misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barkley.
Barkley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barkley throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Barkley lands a hook that snaps the head of Kelly backwards.
Barkley landing knees to the body.
Kelly takes a shot to the head.
Barkley throws a head punch that misses.
Kelly just leaning against Barkley, taking a breather.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barkley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Barkley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kelly backwards.
Kelly looks winded!
Barkley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Barkley tries to throw a body punch but Kelly avoids it by throwing Barkley back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Barkley fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Barkley dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Kelly fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kelly looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kelly tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barkley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barkley tries a head kick but it misses.
Barkley swings for the body but Kelly moves out of range.
Kelly tries to clinch there but Barkley circles away.
Barkley lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kelly tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barkley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A cross from Barkley lands.
Barkley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barkley throwing a counter right hand but Kelly manages to avoid it.
Barkley throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Barkley.
Barkley fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Barkley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kelly tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kelly wants to clinch up but Barkley keeps it at a distance.
Barkley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A nice leg kick from Barkley, right into the meat of the thigh. #T1##KD#
Barkley lands a big head kick that sends Kelly tumbling to the mat! Barkley takes a step backwards and waves Kelly back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Kelly is rocked!
Barkley throws a push kick but Kelly slaps the foot to one side.
Kelly is still on wobbly legs! Can Barkley finish him?
Barkley cracks a nice hook into Kelly's ribs.
Barkley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kelly can do to turn this around?
Kelly fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barkley lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kelly seems to have recovered his senses.
Barkley drops Kelly with a naaaaasty hook - Kelly is in real trouble here! Barkley dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Barkley!
During a confident post fight interview, Nick Barkley thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Ned Kelly was interviewed post fight and said 'im a fucking loser'.

Event: CMMA 42 Warrior vs TKY
Date: Oct 18, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barkley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thermometer.
Barkley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thermometer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thermometer has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Rectal Thermometer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thermometer throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Barkley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short uppercut from Barkley. #BC#
Thermometer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barkley looks to land a body kick but Thermometer moved away.
Barkley throws a wild body kick that Thermometer sees coming a mile off.
Nice defenses there by Barkley.
Thermometer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Barkley misses with an uppercut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thermometer.#KD#
Thermometer sends Barkley crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Thermometer is motioning to the referee to let Barkley up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Barkley is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barkley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Thermometer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barkley is still on wobbly legs! Can Thermometer finish him?
Thermometer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barkley seems to have recovered his senses.
Barkley misses the shot to the body.
Thermometer walks forward, straight into a front kick from Barkley.
Thermometer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barkley fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thermometer digs a good body shot into Barkley's ribs.
The crowd cheers as Barkley lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thermometer doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
Thermometer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thermometer throws a jab when Barkley was well out of range.
Barkley connects with a body shot that sends Thermometer's belly button to the back.
Thermometer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thermometer takes a swing at Barkley's ribcage but misses.
Thermometer ducks right into an uppercut from Barkley.
Thermometer stuns Barkley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL2#
Barkley clinches. #BC#
Thermometer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thermometer throws a hook but Barkley avoids it easily.
Thermometer loads up on a big right hand but Barkley slips the punch.
Barkley throws out a powerful jab.
Barkley scores with a nice body kick.
Thermometer throws a big shot that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thermometer just misses with a punch to the body.
Thermometer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barkley.
Thermometer throws a shot to the body.
Barkley fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thermometer.#T2#
Thermometer lands a glancing blow to the side of Barkley's head.
Thermometer misses with a lunging right hand
and Barkley counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Barkley throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#CL2#
Barkley has Thermometer up against the cage in a clinch.
Thermometer blocks a body shot from Barkley.
Thermometer misses with some punches.
Barkley works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Barkley lands a body shot.
A short body shot lands from Barkley as the two fighters clinch.
Thermometer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barkley scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thermometer lands a right hand.
Thermometer is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Barkley is defending well.
Thermometer blocks a body shot from Barkley.
A body shot lands from Barkley.
Thermometer is breathing heavily.
Barkley works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Barkley digs a right hand into Thermometer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thermometer's gas tank.
Barkley lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Barkley. #T3#
A right hand to the body from Barkley.
Thermometer throws a punch but it's blocked by Barkley.
Barkley lands a body punch in the clinch.
Barkley tries a body shot but Thermometer blocks it.
Thermometer working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thermometer.
Barkley scores with a shot to the side of Thermometer's head.
Barkley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Barkley.
Barkley misses with a body punch.
Thermometer is looking to take this one to the mat.
Thermometer takes a knee to the side of the body.
Barkley lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Thermometer fails to land.
Barkley struggles to land a body shot inside as Thermometer controls his hands.
Barkley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hand to the body from Barkley.
Thermometer tries to score a body lock takedown but Barkley shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rectal Thermometer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barkley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thermometer's elbow.
Barkley prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short uppercut from Barkley. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barkley blocks an uppercut.
Barkley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thermometer's elbow.
Barkley lands a shot to the body.
Thermometer takes a knee to the side of the body.
Barkley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Barkley presses Thermometer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thermometer prevents a body shot from Barkley.
Thermometer prevents a body shot from Barkley.
Barkley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thermometers head.
Barkley unloads a knee to the mid-section. Thermometer lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A hook to the body from Barkley.
Barkley presses Thermometer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Barkley lands a body punch in the clinch.
Barkley scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Barkley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thermometer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thermometer misses with some punches.
Barkley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barkley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barkley tries to work over Thermometer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Barkley dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Barkley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A quick step to the side and Thermometer tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barkley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thermometer lands a body shot.
Barkley tries to clinch but Thermometer is having none of it.
Thermometer throws a hook but Barkley avoids it easily.
Barkley misses with a few strikes there.
Thermometer throws a jab when Barkley was well out of range.
Barkley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barkley doesn't manage to clinch there - Thermometer circles away.
The crowd cheers as Thermometer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Barkley doesn't seem phased though.#CL2#
Barkley rushes Thermometer and presses him up against the cage.
Knees to the body from Barkley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Barkley.
Barkley digs a right hand into Thermometer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thermometer's gas tank.
Nick Barkley seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thermometer goes for a takedown attempt but Barkley pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Thermometer misses with a looping left.
Thermometer takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch combination from Barkley misses.
Rectal Thermometer is winning the standup battle so far.
Thermometer 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.#T1#
Barkley throws a leg kick which misses Thermometer's front leg but catches the back leg as Thermometer tries to avoid it.
Barkley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thermometer throws a jab when Barkley was well out of range.
Barkley scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jab by Barkley.
Barkley lands with a nice body kick.
Barkley with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Barkley scores with a sloppy right hand. Thermometer should have avoided that one.
A head kick misses from Barkley.
Thermometer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barkley moves away.
Thermometer slips a jab and a cross from Barkley.
Jab, jab by Barkley - just one landing.
Thermometer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thermometer loads up on a big right hand but Barkley slips the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barkley with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barkley lands a nice looking kick to the body. Thermometer takes a step back to recover.
Thermometer misses with a straight right.
Barkley tries to clinch but Thermometer is having none of it. #T2#
Thermometer misses with an uppercut.
Thermometer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Barkley moves out of range of the strikes.
Thermometer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barkley can pounce on him.
Barkley scores with a sloppy right hand. Thermometer should have avoided that one.
Barkley with a nice calf kick.
Thermometer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barkleys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Thermometer throws a looping overhand right but Barkley ducks down to avoid it.
A nice leg kick from Barkley, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barkley lands a head shot.
Barkley lands a leg kick that knocks Thermometer off balance momentarily.
Thermometer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Barkley connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thermometer scrambles back to his feet.
Thermometer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Thermometer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Barkley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thermometer keeps the fight on the outside.
Thermometer ducks right into an uppercut from Barkley.
Thermometer throws a looping overhand right but Barkley ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Thermometer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL2#
Barkley rushes Thermometer and presses him up against the cage.
Barkley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barkley pushes Thermometer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barkley tries to work over Thermometer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thermometer is looking for a takedown.
Barkley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barkley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Thermometer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barkley lands a nice shot to the body.
Thermometer will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Barkley tried to score with a low kick but Thermometer checks it.
Thermometer swings for the body but Barkley moves out of range.
Barkley appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Barkley.
Thermometer sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Barkley has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Barkley throws a nice outside leg kick.
Barkley throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left lands for Barkley.
Thermometer looks to score with a jab to the body but Barkley is just out of range.#T4#
Thermometer throws a hook but Barkley blocks it.
Barkley lets loose with a powerful body kick. Thermometer will feel that in the morning.#CL2#
Barkley fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thermometer, pushing him back against the cage.
Barkley is leaning against Thermometer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Barkley tries a body shot but Thermometer blocks it.
A body shot lands from Barkley.
Thermometer is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Barkley gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rectal Thermometer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barkley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thermometer backwards.
Barkley works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barkley.
Barkley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Barkley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barkley tries to throw a body punch but Thermometer avoids it by throwing Barkley back against the cage.
Barkley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barkley lands a nice uppercut.
Barkley tries a body shot but Thermometer blocks it.
Thermometer throws a punch but it's blocked by Barkley.
Thermometer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Barkley is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Barkley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thermometer backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Barkley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL2#
Barkley pushes Thermometer up against the cage in a clinch.
Thermometer is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Barkley pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Barkley misses with a body punch.
A frustrated look appears on Thermometer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Thermometer misses with a punch on the inside.
Barkley tries to throw a body punch but Thermometer avoids it by throwing Barkley back against the cage.
Thermometer prevents a body shot from Barkley. #BC#
Thermometer breaks the clinch.
Barkley lands a high kick! #CUT2#It looks like Rectal Thermometer has been cut.
Barkley clobbers Thermometer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barkley. Thermometer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barkley connects with a leg kick.
Thermometer throws a jab when Barkley was well out of range.
Barkley is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thermometer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barkley. Barkley obviously looking to wear him down.
Thermometer throws a right hand that misses
and Barkley counters with a stiff right hand.
Thermometer connects with a looping right hand.
Thermometer throws a hook but Barkley blocks it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab from Thermometer misses.
Barkley throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
Barkley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barkley connects with a crisp jab.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Barkley. Thermometer shrugs it off though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barkley lands a jab.
Thermometer throws a jab but it's blocked by Barkley.
Thermometer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barkley was well out of range. Poor timing from Thermometer.
Thermometer misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Barkley gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Thermometer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Barkley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Barkley keeps control of Thermometer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Thermometer is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Barkley scores with a shoulder strike.
Barkley crunches a lovely knee into Thermometer's ribcage.
Barkley lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Barkley.
Barkley scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thermometer takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Barkley works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice left hand lands by Barkley.
Thermometer blocks an elbow strike.
Barkley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thermometer's elbow.
Barkley misses with a body punch.
Barkley misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barkley.
Barkley is leaning against Thermometer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Barkley works on Thermometer's body with a couple of short punches.
Barkley tries to work over Thermometer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thermometer prevents a body shot from Barkley.
Thermometer can't find room to land a body shot as Barkley controls the action.
Thermometer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Barkley has him pressed against the cage.
Thermometer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barkley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thermometer.
Thermometer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barkley lands a nice shot to the body.
Barkley working Thermometer over with knees to the body.
Barkley can't find room to land a body shot as Thermometer controls the action.
Barkley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Barkley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barkley unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Barkley lands a left hand.
Barkley misses with a punch to the body.
Thermometer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thermometer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Barkley misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thermometer.
Barkley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thermometer misses with the head strike.
Barkley misses with a body punch.
Nick Barkley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thermometer can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rectal Thermometer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thermometer tries to throw a body punch but Barkley avoids it by throwing Thermometer back against the cage.
Thermometer wants to take the fight to the mat but Barkley manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Thermometer.
Barkley stops a takedown attempt from Thermometer.
Rectal Thermometer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Thermometer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thermometer is looking for a takedown.
Barkley gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Thermometer.
Thermometer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thermometer tries to break free but Barkley pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thermometer.
Thermometer misses with a punch on the inside.
Barkley blocking some punches.
Thermometer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thermometer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thermometer misses with the head strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Barkley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Barkley 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Barkley!
Nick Barkley decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CMMA 32 Platt vs Chop
Date: Sep 19, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winchester throws a right hand that Barkley ducks under and follows up with a left that Barkley also avoids with ease.
Barkley looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Barkley lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Winchester. That snapped Barkley's head back.
Winchester tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barkley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barkley seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Winchester moves into the clinch.
Winchester struggles to land a body shot inside as Barkley controls his hands.
Barkley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Winchester backwards.
Winchester pushes Barkley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
I was talking to Barkley's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Barkley blocks an uppercut.
Barkley has a couple of punches blocked by Winchester.
Winchester blocks the elbow strike.
A short left from Barkley.
Winchester can't find room to land a body shot as Barkley controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barkley.
Winchester misses with a punch to the body.
Barkley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Barkley.
Still in the clinch, Winchester scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Barkley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Barkley working Winchester over with knees to the body.
Barkley lands a body shot.
Winchester tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barkley lands with a short shot to the head.
Barkley presses Winchester against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Barkley blocking some punches.
Winchester fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Barkley fails to land.
Winchester misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Winchester struggles to land a body shot inside as Barkley controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Barkley.
Winchester tries to throw a body punch but Barkley avoids it by throwing Winchester back against the cage.
Barkley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Barkley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Winchester misses with a body punch.
Winchester swings wildly with an uppercut but Barkley uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Winchester.
Winchester fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Barkley. #T2#
Barkley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hook to the body lands for Barkley.
Winchester looks winded!
Winchester gets through Barkley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barkley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Winchester backwards.
Barkley lands with a right to the head.
Barkley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barkley.
Winchester takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#It looks like Dean Winchester has been cut.
Winchester tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barkley's elbow.
Barkley tries to work over Winchester's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barkley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Winchester's elbow.
Barkley gets through Winchester's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barkley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Winchester.
Barkley is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Barkley lands a nice shot to the body.
Winchester tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barkley blocks a body shot from Winchester.
Barkley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Barkley on the inside. #ROC#Winchester is rocked!
Winchester fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Winchester is still on wobbly legs! Can Barkley finish him?
Winchester struggles to land a body shot inside as Barkley controls his hands. #T3#
Barkley lands with a right to the head.
Barkley blocks a body shot from Winchester.
Barkley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barkley lands with a left to the head.
Winchester lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barkley blocking some punches.
Barkley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barkley lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Winchester.
Winchester swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Winchester swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barkley lands an uppercut.
Barkley pushes Winchester against the cage. Barkley is working some dirty boxing. Barkley pushes off with a quick right hook! Winchester goes down! Winchester tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Barkley moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Barkley!
A very excited looking Nick Barkley 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.

Event: SFL 03 | Uprising
Date: Aug 16, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duran lands a nice looking kick to the body. Barkley takes a step back to recover.
Duran throws a leg kick which misses Barkley's front leg but catches the back leg as Barkley tries to avoid it.
Duran pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Duran swings for the body but Barkley moves out of range.
Barkley wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Duran.
Duran misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Duran lands an impressive looking overhand right. Barkley doesn't seem phased though.
Duran tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barkley was well out of range. Poor timing from Duran.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Barkley checks a leg kick.
It looked like Barkley was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Duran.#T1#
Barkley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barkley looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Barkley throws a front kick that sends Duran stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Barkley has Duran pressed against the cage.
Duran trying to land knees to the body.
Barkley is trying to stall.
Barkley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barkley prevents a body shot from Duran.
A nice right hand lands inside from Duran. #T2#
Duran misses with a punch to the body.
Duran using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Barkley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Duran lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Duran content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Barkley lands a knee to the body.
Barkley stalling.
Duran tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Barkley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barkley tries to work over Duran's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Duran taking a breather.
Duran misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barkley.
Duran throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Barkley blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barkley lands with a right to the head.
Barkley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Duran blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barkley lands a body punch in the clinch.
Barkley landing some nice looking knees to the body. #T3#
Duran tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barkley avoids it.
Barkley slows down the pace here.
Barkley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Duran looking to throw knees to the head but Barkley is blocking nicely.
Barkley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Duran avoids it.
Stalling in the clinch from Barkley.
Barkley tries to work over Duran's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Duran blocks a body shot from Barkley.
Duran throws a knee to the head but misses.
Barkley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barkley is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Duran is defending well for now.
Barkley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Barkley.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barkley.
Barkley works on Duran's body with a couple of short punches.
Barkley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Duran.
Barkley blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
A right handed body shot lands from Duran.
Duran has a couple of punches blocked by Barkley.
Duran misses with a body punch.
Duran lands a good knee to the midsection. Barkley won't want to take too many of those.
Barkley is breathing heavily.
Duran misses with a body punch.
Barkley tries to stall but Duran uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A right hand to the body from Duran.
Duran misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Duran avoiding damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duran unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Duran lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barkley backwards.
Duran goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barkley misses with a body punch.
Barkley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Duran effectively controlling the action here.
Duran tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barkley avoids it.
Barkley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Duran avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rigo Duran dominated that round.
That's time! Barkley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Duran slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL2#
Duran moves into the clinch successfully.
Duran putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Barkley in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Duran has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Duran misses with a knee strike.
Barkley displaying some good clinch control by pressing Duran up against the cage.
Barkley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Duran avoids it.
Duran tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Duran misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duran utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Duran stalling in the clinch but Barkley improves position.
Duran slows down the pace here.
Barkley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Barkley is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Duran is defending well for now.
Duran looking to stall.
Duran trying to land knees to the body.
Duran pushes Barkley 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 Barkley.
Duran tries to throw a body punch but Barkley avoids it by throwing Duran back against the cage.
Duran doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Duran throws a punch but it's blocked by Barkley.
Duran tries to work over Barkley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barkley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A head punch on the inside from Barkley fails to land.
Barkley stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Barkley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barkley is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Duran is keeping busy.
Barkley misses with a body punch. #T2#
Duran misses with a punch on the inside.
Barkley leaning his opponent against the cage.
Barkley avoiding damage as Duran throws knees to the body.
Duran landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Duran.
Barkley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Duran avoids it.
Duran looking to slow down the pace here.
Barkley is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Barkley is trying to maintain a safe position but Duran gets an underhook and turns Barkley into the cage.
Duran throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Barkley blocks it with crossed arms.
Duran doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Come on Barkley - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Duran tries a body shot but Barkley blocks it.
The referee calls for Duran to work.
Duran blocks a body shot from Barkley. #T3#
Barkley displaying some good clinch control by pressing Duran up against the cage.
Barkley is working Duran over against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barkley.
Barkley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barkley is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Duran manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Barkley is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Stalling in the clinch from Barkley.
Barkley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Barkley.
Barkley is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Duran is keeping busy.#T4#
Barkley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barkley avoiding damage as Duran throws knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short right from Duran.
Duran misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barkley.
Duran taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Duran scores with a hook to the body.
Barkley tries to land knees in the clinch but Duran avoids the damage to the body.
Barkley trying to stall but Duran improves his position.
Duran pressing his opponent against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Duran misses with a punch to the body.
Barkley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Duran using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rigo Duran showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Duran tries to clinch
and Barkley counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Barkley slips a straight right by Duran.#CL2#
Duran rushes Barkley and presses him up against the cage.
Duran working aggressively here.
Barkley tries to throw a body punch but Duran avoids it by throwing Barkley back against the cage.
Duran misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barkley is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Duran is defending well for now.
Barkley works on Duran's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duran lands a nice shot to the body.
Duran landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Duran throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Barkley blocks it with crossed arms.
Duran using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Barkley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Duran scores with a knee to the head. #T1#
Duran tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Barkley is struggling to control the position.
Barkley tries to land knees in the clinch but Duran avoids the damage to the body.
Barkley is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Duran is defending well for now.
Barkley tries to work over Duran's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barkley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rigo Duran seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Barkley misses with the head strike.
Duran tries to work over Barkley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barkley tries to stall but Duran uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Duran tries to land a knee to the head but Barkley blocks with his arms.
Duran can't find room to land a body shot as Barkley controls the action.
Barkley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barkley is trying to maintain a safe position but Duran gets an underhook and turns Barkley into the cage.
Barkley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Duran.
Barkley misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Barkley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Duran with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Barkley throws a head punch that misses.
The referee calls for Barkley to work.
Duran tries to throw a body punch but Barkley avoids it by throwing Duran back against the cage.
Duran stalls.
Duran working Barkley over with knees to the body.
Duran misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Duran connects with a nasty looking knee right to Barkley's face.
Duran lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barkley.
Duran using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Barkley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Duran misses with a hook from the clinch.
Duran slowing the pace effectively.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Duran landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Duran lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Barkley or not. #T3#
Duran misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barkley.
Duran tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barkley blocks a body shot from Duran.
Duran lands an uppercut.
Duran with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Duran swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Duran with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Duran managing to block the knees to the body from Barkley.
Barkley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Duran.
Duran lands with a left to the head.
Duran tries to work over Barkley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Duran scores with a knee to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Duran stalling in the clinch but Barkley improves position.
Duran is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Barkley is keeping busy.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T4#
Barkley blocking some punches.
Duran putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Barkley in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Barkley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Duran landing knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A knee to the head by Duran.
Barkley being controlled against the cage.
Duran tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nick Barkley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barkley managing to block the knees to the body from Duran.
Duran lands a nice shot to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Duran looking to slow down the pace here.
Rigo Duran is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Barkley struggles to land a body shot inside as Duran controls his hands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rigo Duran comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Duran 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 Kenichi Hosakawa 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... Rigo Duran!

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