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Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 274     
Date:   Aug 11, 2023
#R1#
Barnes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It seemed like Lindholm was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barnes throws a combination that misses
enabling Lindholm to counter with a crisp jab.
Barnes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lindholm tries to avoid it but Barnes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lindholm to the ground. Lindholm escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lindholm misses with an uppercut. Barnes saw that one coming.
Barnes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lindholm throws out the jab.
Barnes avoids the body shot from Lindholm.
Barnes tries to counter with a takedown but Lindholm is quick to defend against it.
Lindholm is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice shot by Lindholm.
Lindholm slips a straight right by Barnes.
Barnes has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Barnes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barnes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lindholm connects with a right hand. Barnes shakes it off.#CUT2#It looks like Drew Barnes has been cut.
Barnes scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lindholm slips a straight right by Barnes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barnes. #T1#
Barnes misses with a low kick.
Lindholm throws out a counter right but Barnes avoids it with no problem.
Lindholm with a jab.
A combination from Barnes does no damage.
A nice combination there by Barnes.
Barnes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A jab from Barnes misses.
It seemed like Lindholm was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A clash of legs there as Lindholm blocks the low kick.
Lindholm is looking to clinch.
Lindholm connects with a looping right hand.
Lindholm lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#ROC2#Barnes is rocked!
Barnes clobbers Lindholm with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD2#
Lindholm sends Barnes crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Lindholm is motioning to the referee to let Barnes up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Oh Barnes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lindholm throws a looping overhand right but Barnes ducks down to avoid it.
Barnes seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
Lindholm swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lindholm 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.#CL2#
Barnes tries to keep at a distance but Lindholm has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lindholm has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lindholm lands with a left to the head.
Barnes avoiding damage as Lindholm throws knees to the body.
Lindholm looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lindholm is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barnes is defending well for now.
Lindholm has a couple of punches blocked by Barnes.
Barnes avoiding damage as Lindholm throws knees to the body.
Lindholm trying to land knees to the body.
Barnes leaning his opponent against the cage.
Barnes can't get the takedown.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lindholm.
Lindholm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Lindholm lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Barnes misses with a punch to the body.
Lindholm lands a hook that snaps the head of Barnes backwards.
Lindholm tries to throw a body punch but Barnes avoids it by throwing Lindholm back against the cage.
Lindholm lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barnes tries a body shot but Lindholm blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Lindholm.
Lindholm lands a hook that snaps the head of Barnes backwards.
Barnes is breathing heavily.
Lindholm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lindholm tries to work over Barnes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lindholm lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barnes takes a shot to the head.
Lindholm missing with knees to the body.
Lindholm blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lindholm tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barnes's elbow. #BC#
Barnes manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Lindholm does it's job there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes throws a body punch but Lindholm moves out of range.
Lindholm looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Lindholm is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A swing and a miss from Barnes.#KD2#
Lindholm cracks Barnes with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Barnes looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Lindholm finish him?
Are you kidding me?! Lindholm ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Barnes clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Olli Lindholm!

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 268     
Date:   Jul 14, 2023
#R1#
Mendoza fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mendoza throws a front kick that sends Barnes stumbling back into the cage.
Mendoza throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Barnes's head.#CUT#It looks like Drew Barnes has been cut.
Barnes doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Mendoza to counter with a crisp jab.
Mendoza tries to close the distance and clinch but Barnes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mendoza lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Barnes throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Mendoza counter with a right hand.
Barnes misses with a low kick.
Mendoza 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.
Mendoza moves in looking to clinch but Barnes pushes him off.#TD2#
Barnes drives through with a takedown into Mendoza's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barnes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Barnes is looking to work some ground and pound but Mendoza has wrist control.
Mendoza really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mendoza wants to get back to his feet but Barnes is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Barnes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mendoza works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barnes is looking to work some ground and pound but Mendoza has wrist control.
Barnes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mendoza works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mendoza utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mendoza wants to stand but Barnes is controlling the position.
Barnes is looking to work some ground and pound but Mendoza has wrist control.
Barnes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mendoza works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mendoza can't keep his opponent in guard - Barnes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2#
Barnes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Barnes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Barnes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Barnes throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Mendoza to regain full guard.
Mendoza keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Mendoza preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barnes throws a big elbow that misses.
Mendoza utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Barnes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mendoza's guard.
Barnes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mendoza's head.
Barnes thows a huge punch but Mendoza dodges it nicely.
Barnes throwing shots but Mendoza is blocking nicely. #T3#
Mendoza is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Barnes scores with a couple of nice shots.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mendoza keeps working.
Barnes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Barnes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ground and pound from Barnes.
Barnes scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Barnes wants to take a breather but Mendoza is having none of it.
Mendoza has hold of Barnes's hands but Barnes slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#ROC2#Mendoza is rocked!
Barnes lands a big elbow - Mendoza is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Barnes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Drew Barnes!
An out of breath Drew Barnes 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 259     
Date:   Jun 14, 2023
#R1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barnes, as that shot connected.
Wrecks defending well as Barnes loads up on a big left hand.
Barnes thumps Wrecks with a low kick.
Barnes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wrecks throws out the jab.
Barnes misses with a combination
and Wrecks counters with a left to the body.
Barnes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wrecks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And Barnes tries to counter it with a takedown but Wrecks pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #KD#
and Wrecks counters with a nice right hand that sends Barnes toppling to the canvas! Barnes scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Wrecks finish him?!#ROC#Barnes is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Drew Barnes has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wrecks moves away from the strike by Barnes.
Barnes throws a sloppy body shot
and Wrecks counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Barnes out cold! What a finish! Wrecks 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 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Will Wrecks!
Will Wrecks thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 251     
Date:   May 07, 2023
#R1#
Barnes scores with a jab.
Barnes misses with a hook
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab lands there for Knox.
Knox slips under a jab from Barnes.
Barnes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barnes throws a looping overhand right but Knox ducks down to avoid it.
Knox thuds his right hand into Barnes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Knox throws a head kick that misses.
Barnes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.
Barnes throws an overhand right that lands on Knox's shoulder, as Knox tries to avoid the shot.
Drew Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Barnes throws out a counter right but Knox avoids it with no problem.
Barnes misses with a hook
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice cross by Barnes.#T1#
Barnes tried to score with a low kick but Knox checks it.
Barnes connects with a single shot there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Knox.
Barnes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knox misses with a double jab.
Barnes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barnes misses with a takedown
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jab, jab by Knox - just one landing.
Knox is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Horrible takedown attempt by Barnes or perhaps it was just good defense by Knox, which made it look bad. #T2#
Knox misses with a looping right.
Nice defenses there by Knox.
An attempted straight right counter from Knox misses the target.
Nice shot lands for Barnes.
Barnes looks to land a left hand but Knox moved out of range nicely.
Barnes cracks Knox with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnes shoots for a takedown but Knox saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Yardbird Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drew Barnes.
A slow jab from Barnes misses its intended target.
Knox on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Barnes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barnes slips under a jab from Knox.
A low kick from Barnes is predictable there
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Barnes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Knox is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Barnes needs to keep his hands up - Knox had a free shot at his head there.
Barnes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Barnes.
Barnes takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
Knox misses with a hook.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Barnes.
Yardbird Knox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barnes throws a solid leg kick but Knox takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Barnes.
Barnes misses with a left hand
enabling Knox to counter with a crisp jab.
Barnes misses with a hook
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Knox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barnes throws a right hand that Knox ducks under and follows up with a left that Knox also avoids with ease.
A telegraphed right hand from Knox misses the target.
Barnes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knox throwing a counter right hand but Barnes manages to avoid it.
Knox connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnes throws a right hand that Knox ducks under and follows up with a left that Knox also avoids with ease.
Barnes scores with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Knox.
Barnes tries to score with a low kick but Knox moves his leg out of the way.
Barnes lands with a cross.
Barnes slips a jab from Knox.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yardbird Knox 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#
Knox connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Barnes misses with a hook. Knox ducked under it nicely.
Barnes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Knox to counter with a crisp jab.
Barnes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barnes feints and then cracks Knox's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Knox down.
Barnes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Knox as he avoids it easily.
Barnes slips a jab from Knox.
Barnes misses with a left hand
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Knox to counter with a crisp jab.
Knox is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Barnes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knox is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Knox slips a straight right by Barnes.#T1#
Barnes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox.
Decent striking displayed by Knox there.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Barnes might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Knox has got the better of the exchanges.
A big left from Barnes misses.
It looked like Knox wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barnes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barnes misses with a left hand
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Knox throws a shot from downtown. Barnes moves away and avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Barnes.
A head kick misses from Knox.
Knox takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Barnes connects with a single shot there.
Knox is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barnes can do to turn this around?#T2#
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
Knox is looking to counter with head kicks.
Knox checks the leg kick nicely there.
Barnes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barnes throws a solid leg kick but Knox takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Barnes.
Barnes swinging wildly here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barnes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Knox pinned against the cage. Knox gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A little feinted left hand from Knox on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Some wild striking there from Barnes. #T3#
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Barnes.
An attempted straight right counter from Knox misses the target.
Barnes throws a head kick but Knox moves out of range.
Knox has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Knox there as he acknowledges the shot.
Knox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knox swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Knox looks to land a left hand but Barnes moved out of range nicely.
Knox misses with a hook. Barnes ducked under it nicely.
Barnes with the inside leg kick.
Knox fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Barnes throws a combination that misses
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Barnes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barnes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knox misses the jab.
Barnes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knox swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barnes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Knox scores with a jab to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Knox throws a hook but Barnes blocks it.
Knox misses with a hook. Barnes ducked under it nicely.
Barnes shoots in looking for a takedown but Knox manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Barnes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Yardbird Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drew Barnes.
A swing and a miss from Knox.
Barnes misses with a left hand
and Barnes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yardbird Knox 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. This is the final round!#R3##KD#
Knox sends Barnes crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Knox is motioning to the referee to let Barnes up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Barnes is rocked!
Knox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barnes.
Barnes is still on wobbly legs! Can Knox finish him?
Barnes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knox.
Barnes seems to have recovered his senses.
Barnes lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Knox misses with a combination #TD2#
and Barnes counters with a shoot takedown. Knox fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Knox trying to keep a closed guard but Barnes is proving a slippery customer.
Barnes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Knox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Barnes throwing strikes but missing.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Barnes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barnes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Barnes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Barnes forces his way into half guard.
Knox knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Barnes on the ground.
Knox avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barnes. #T2#
Barnes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Barnes trying to control from Knox's half guard. Knox has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Barnes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Barnes passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Barnes scoring with punches from side control.
Knox is working to avoid the ground and pound but Barnes connects with a decent elbow.
Knox gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Barnes working over Knox with some ground and pound. Knox looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T3#
Barnes works his way into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knox is looking to improve his position but Barnes isn't that keen on the idea.
Barnes working the ground and pound effectively.
Drew Barnes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CUT2#It looks like Yardbird Knox has been cut.
Barnes lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Barnes cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #CUT2#Yardbird Knox's cut is getting worse.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barnes postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Knox in real trouble here! The ref calls for Knox to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Drew Barnes!
A relieved looking Drew Barnes 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, Yardbird Knox stepped up to the mic, saying 'If you haven't lost in this sport, you haven't fought the right guys yet.'.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 246     
Date:   Apr 16, 2023
#R1#
Krol is looking to land body kicks.
Barnes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CUT2#It looks like Drew Barnes has been cut.
Barnes misses with a left hand #KD2#
and Krol counters with a crisp one two that drops Barnes! Krol thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Barnes to his feet! Barnes is in big trouble!#ROC2#Barnes is rocked!
Krol throws a pinpoint strike between Barnes's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Barnes crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Krol scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zygmunt Krol!
A relieved looking Zygmunt Krol 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 238     
Date:   Mar 15, 2023
#R1#
Slugger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnes moves away.
Drew Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes throws a shot from downtown. Slugger moves away and avoids it.
Slugger feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Slugger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barnes.
Barnes misses with a body shot
and Slugger counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Drew Barnes has been cut.
Slugger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barnes.
Slugger is looking to counter punch.
Barnes looks to land a right hand but Slugger moved out of range.
Slugger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barnes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Barnes misses with a kick to the body.
Slugger throws a jab when Barnes was well out of range.
Slugger looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Barnes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
The crowd cheers as Barnes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Slugger doesn't seem phased though.
Slugger looks to land a right hand but Barnes moved out of range.
Barnes misses with a body shot.
Barnes misses with a hook
and Slugger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barnes throws a body punch but Slugger moves out of range.
Barnes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD#
and Slugger counters with a nice right hand that sends Barnes toppling to the canvas! Barnes scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Slugger finish him?!#ROC#Barnes is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnes tests Slugger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Slugger walks into a stiff left hand from Barnes.
Slugger checks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Slugger misses the target.
Barnes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Slugger. #T2#
Slugger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barnes.
Barnes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Slugger circles away quickly and effectively.
Slugger checks the leg kick nicely there.
Slugger takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Slugger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barnes.
Slugger looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Slugger looks to throw the jab but Barnes is out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Slugger.
An inside leg kick lands from Slugger.
Slugger listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Barnes. #T3#
Barnes throws a big shot that misses.
Barnes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Slugger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Slugger throws a hook to the side of Barnes's head but Barnes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Slugger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barnes.
Slugger tries to land a front kick but Barnes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lou Slugger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Slugger scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Slugger moves out of range of the strikes.
Slugger throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes throws a hook but Slugger avoids it easily.#T4##TD2#
Barnes drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Slugger takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
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!
Slugger is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Slugger is looking to get back to his feet here but Barnes is keeping cool and he's managed to take Slugger's back.
Slugger wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Barnes's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Barnes is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Barnes gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Barnes gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Barnes apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Barnes misses with a looping right.
Barnes throws a lazy uppercut
and Slugger counters with a good, hard body kick but Barnes shrugs it off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Drew Barnes will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Drew Barnes's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Slugger slips under a jab from Barnes.
Barnes tries a head kick but it misses.
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
Barnes with a poor takedown
and Slugger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barnes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Slugger.
Barnes dips to his left and cracks Slugger with an uppercut!
Slugger misses with a hook to the body #TD2#
and Barnes counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Barnes. #ES#
Slugger scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Barnes moves out of range of the body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Slugger is looking to counter punch.
Lou Slugger is winning the standup battle so far.
Barnes throws a combination that misses
and Slugger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Slugger checks a leg kick.
Slugger lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T1#
Slugger slips under a jab from Barnes.
It looked like Slugger wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big right from Barnes misses.
Slugger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barnes.
Barnes misses with a lunging right hand #KD#
and Slugger counters with a crisp one two that drops Barnes! Slugger thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Barnes to his feet! Barnes is in big trouble!
Barnes is still on wobbly legs! Can Slugger finish him?
Barnes walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Barnes limp body while Slugger jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lou Slugger!
Lou Slugger bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 231     
Date:   Feb 15, 2023
#R1#
Dupree lands with a thumping leg kick. #TD2#
Barnes drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
My spies in QUBE Gym inform me that Barnes has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Barnes content to stall in guard here.
Barnes stopping the sweep attempt from Dupree.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Dupree is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dupree looking to control.
Dupree pulls Barnes in close to his closed guard and prevents Barnes from doing any damage or advancing position.
Barnes is pushing down on Dupree's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dupree is fighting to maintain full guard but Barnes has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dupree trying to control but Barnes postures up.
Dupree wants to get back to his feet.
Dupree keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dupree tries to get to full guard but Barnes has control of the leg. #T1#
Barnes lands with a punch from half guard.
Dupree is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Barnes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dupree moves into full guard.
Barnes won't allow Dupree to sweep him here.
Barnes is in close to Dupree's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Barnes scoring with some ground and pound.
Barnes working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Barnes stands up over Dupree, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2#
Dupree looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dupree is working hard here to advance position.
Barnes throws a big elbow that misses.
Barnes chips away with some ground and pound.
Barnes is looking to work some ground and pound but Dupree has wrist control.
Barnes trying to control but Dupree is working from the bottom.
Barnes with a nice head shot there.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dupree is keeping the position for now.
Barnes trying to control but Dupree is working from the bottom.
Barnes lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Barnes is looking to work some ground and pound but Dupree has wrist control.
Barnes landing with the ground and pound. #T3#
Barnes throwing strikes but missing.
Barnes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dupree's head.
Barnes lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Barnes with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Barnes being controlled here momentarily.
Barnes is looking to work some ground and pound but Dupree has wrist control.
Dupree is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Barnes distracts Dupree with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dupree is pulling down on Barnes's head. It's preventing any offense from Barnes, at least for the moment.
Barnes lands a couple of digs.#T4#
Barnes is fighting to break Dupree's control of his arms but Dupree is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Barnes is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Barnes distracts Dupree with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Barnes is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Barnes content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Barnes is in close to Dupree's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dupree is on top in guard. #REVR#
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barnes wants to sweep here but Dupree controlling him for the moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Drew Barnes dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A shot to the body from Dupree misses #TD2#
and Barnes counters with a takedown into side control.

Dupree sneaks out the side door and pushes Barnes away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
A jab from Dupree misses.
Dupree lunges at Barnes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barnes's hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Barnes checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Barnes scores with a punch 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!
Dupree lands with a right hand.
Dupree lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barnes circles away quickly and effectively.
Barnes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dupree.
Barnes jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dupree throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dupree uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Barnes has time to react.
Barnes looks to land a right hand but Dupree moved out of range.
Barnes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Barnes punishes Dupree's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Barnes lands a nice looking body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
An inside leg kick from Barnes misses.
A little feinted left hand from Dupree on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Barnes misses with a lunging right hand
and Dupree counters with a nice uppercut.
A combination from Dupree does no damage.
Dupree slips under a jab from Barnes.
Dupree fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Barnes is out of range.
Dupree steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barnes.
Dupree throws a right hand that misses
and Barnes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dupree throws a looping overhand right but Barnes ducks down to avoid it.
Dupree displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barnes throws out the jab.
Christophe Dupree is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice shot by Dupree.
Barnes blocks a jab.
Barnes dips to his left and cracks Dupree with an uppercut!
Barnes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Barnes lands an overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dupree connects with a body shot that sends Barnes's belly button to the back.
Dupree tried to score with a low kick but Barnes checks it.
Dupree looks to throw the jab but Barnes is out of range.
Barnes lands a lovely overhand right.
Dupree throws an overhand right that lands on Barnes's shoulder, as Barnes tries to avoid the shot.
Dupree takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses.
Donk. Barnes catches Dupree right on the button with a cross.
Barnes takes one on the button.
Christophe Dupree is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barnes fails with a takedown attempt.
Barnes connects with a right hand. Dupree shakes it off.#T3#
Dupree walks into a straight right hand from Barnes.
Dupree looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barnes throws an overhand right that lands on Dupree's shoulder, as Dupree tries to avoid the shot.
Dupree throws a lazy right hand but Barnes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dupree lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Dupree misses with a double jab.
Dupree uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barnes.
Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barnes looks to score with a jab to the body but Dupree is just out of range.
A combination from Dupree does no damage.
Dupree shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Barnes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dupree at a distance.
Dupree displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dupree takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T4#
Dupree throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#KD2#
Barnes drops Dupree with a right and a left! Barnes comes rushing in but Dupree regains his composure and manages to keep Barnes in guard. #ROC2#Dupree is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Christophe Dupree has been cut.
Dupree pulls Barnes in close to his closed guard and prevents Barnes from doing any damage or advancing position.
Barnes with a nice head shot there.
Barnes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Barnes is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Oh Dupree is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dupree utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dupree seems to have got his legs back now.
Dupree wants to improve his position but instead Barnes has moved into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barnes is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dupree!
Barnes connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Drew Barnes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Christophe Dupree's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Barnes looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Dupree manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Barnes keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Dupree blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barnes blocks an uppercut.
Dupree doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dupree working aggressively here.
Barnes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dupree backwards.
Dupree tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dupree misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dupree.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barnes will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dupree up against the cage.
Dupree fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Dupree working aggressively here.
Dupree throws a punch but it's blocked by Barnes.
Dupree working aggressively here.
Barnes has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dupree is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dupree working aggressively here.
Barnes can't find room to land a body shot as Dupree controls the action. #BC#
Dupree manages to break the clinch.
Dupree walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Barnes lands with a thumping leg kick. #TD2#
Barnes closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dupree did well to prevent Barnes getting side control.
Barnes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dupree's head.
Dupree is trying to get back to full guard.
Barnes lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Barnes is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Christophe Dupree has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Barnes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Barnes slips a nice elbow through Dupree's hands, connecting with Dupree's forehead.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice strikes from Barnes there.
Barnes lands strikes from half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barnes is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dupree is looking to escape.
Barnes scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Barnes takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Barnes takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Barnes sitting in half guard here. He lands a big elbow that has hurt Dupree! Oh, Dupree is in big trouble! Barnes lands more strikes and the ref dives in to save him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Drew Barnes!
Drew Barnes 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 225     
Date:   Jan 21, 2023
#R1#
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Outlaw.
Outlaw blocks a low kick nicely.
Outlaw looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barnes avoids the head kick by Outlaw.
A slow jab from Outlaw misses its intended target.
Outlaw scores with a nice strike.#CUT#It looks like Drew Barnes has been cut.
Outlaw is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barnes.
Barnes lands with a straight right. Outlaw didn't see that one coming.
The Devils Outlaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes tries to land a leg kick but Outlaw saw it coming and moves away.
Barnes moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#KD#
Outlaw steps into range and cracks Barnes with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Barnes flops backwards and Outlaw dives into his guard looking to finish!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barnes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Outlaw avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Outlaw swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnes trying to control but Outlaw is working from the bottom.
Barnes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Outlaw's guard.
Barnes is looking to take a break and control but Outlaw is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Barnes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Barnes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Outlaw's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Barnes lands a nice short elbow.
Barnes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Barnes is pressing down on Outlaw's thigh, looking to free his foot. Outlaw is holding on for now.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Barnes connects with a nice short shot to Outlaw's temple.
Barnes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Outlaw's head.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Outlaw is defending well.
Barnes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Barnes wants to advance to full mount but Outlaw doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T3#
Barnes content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Barnes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Barnes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Outlaw preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Outlaw utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Barnes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Outlaw is looking to stand up but Barnes isn't so interested in that idea.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes is looking to work some ground and pound but Outlaw has wrist control.
Barnes advances position into side control!#T4#
Barnes misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Barnes trying to control the position but Outlaw is working away.
Barnes throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Barnes misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Barnes looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Outlaw is avoiding damage well.
Barnes is chipping away with strikes.
Barnes looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Outlaw is avoiding damage well.
Barnes working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Barnes throws an elbow but Outlaw slips to the side and avoids it well.
Barnes is looking to take a break and control but Outlaw is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Drew Barnes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Drew Barnes's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Outlaw throws a hook but Barnes blocks it.
A jab from Barnes finds it's way through Outlaw's defenses.
Look low, kick high! Outlaw uses the oldest trick in the book to send Barnes tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Outlaw is absolutely delighted - when Barnes wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). The Devils Outlaw!
An out of breath The Devils Outlaw 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 217     
Date:   Dec 25, 2022
#R1#
Bronson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bronson ducks under a wild hook from Barnes.
Bronson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bronson has a takedown stuffed.
Bronson throws a looping overhand right but Barnes ducks down to avoid it.
Barnes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bronson defends it well.
Bronson digs a good body shot into Barnes's ribs.
Bronson misses with a two punch combination.
Barnes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bronson defends it well.
Barnes misses with a low kick as Bronson jumps back.
Bronson lands a jab to the nose.
Bronson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bronson ducks under a wild hook from Barnes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronson misses with a looping left.
Bronson throws a nice looking combination but Barnes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bronson dips to his left and cracks Barnes with an uppercut!#KD#
Bronson lands a left and a right that send Barnes crashing to the mat, dazed. Bronson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Barnes is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Drew Barnes has been cut.#T1#
Barnes loads up on a big right hand but Bronson slips the punch.
Barnes is still on wobbly legs! Can Bronson finish him?
A telegraphed right hand from Bronson misses the target.
A big right from Barnes misses.
Bronson ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Barnes's jaw. Barnes's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Bronson does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Keith Bronson!

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 206     
Date:   Nov 23, 2022
#R1#
Barnes throws a poor cross that misses
and Beardsley makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Barnes there.
Beardsley ducks under a wild hook from Barnes.
Barnes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnes looks to throw the jab but Beardsley is out of range.
Beardsley throwing a counter right hand but Barnes manages to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Beardsley.
Beardsley moves away from the strike by Barnes.
Beardsley half committed to a counter leg kick.
Barnes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Beardsley darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT#It looks like Drew Barnes has been cut.
Beardsley throws a low kick but it's checked well by Barnes.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Beardsley. Barnes shrugs it off though.
Beardsley swings away with a body shot that misses #TD2#
and Barnes counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beardsley is trying to control the position but Barnes postures up.
Barnes is in close to Beardsley's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Barnes stands up over Beardsley, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Beardsley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barnes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Barnes won't allow Beardsley to sweep him here. #T1#
Barnes distracts Beardsley with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Beardsley seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Beardsley managing to control the position.
Barnes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barnes forces his way into half guard.
Barnes drops an elbow to the side of Beardsley's head. #CUT2#It looks like Peter Beardsley has been cut.
Beardsley moves into full guard.
Beardsley is adopting a defensive guard.
Barnes cracks Beardsley with a solid left hand.
Barnes lands a couple of elbows.
Barnes content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beardsley trying to control the position.
My spies in Mentor Gym inform me that Barnes has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T2##SUB#
Beardsley has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Barnes is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Beardsley.
Beardsley is looking to reverse the position.
Barnes is chipping away with strikes.
Beardsley takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Barnes lands a nice forearm strike.
Beardsley regains half guard.
Barnes drops an elbow to the side of Beardsley's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Beardsley does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beardsley wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Beardsley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barnes seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T3#
Ground and pound from Barnes.
Barnes is nestled in close to Beardsley, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Barnes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Beardsley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnes scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Barnes working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Beardsley taking some punishment here, with Barnes in his half guard. #CUT2#Peter Beardsley's cut is getting worse.
Barnes scoring with strikes to the body and head. #CUT2#Peter Beardsley's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Barnes seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #ROC2#Beardsley is rocked!#CUT2#Jeez, Peter Beardsley's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Peter Beardsley's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Drew Barnes!
Drew Barnes decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 198     
Date:   Oct 26, 2022
#R1#
Barnes throws a head kick that misses.
Barnes moves out of range as Inarritu strikes.
Barnes misses with the combination.
Barnes throws a combination. Inarritu tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT2#It looks like Felix Inarritu has been cut.
Inarritu throws out a loose jab but Barnes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barnes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Inarritu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes connects with a leg kick.
Barnes throws a right hand that Inarritu ducks under and follows up with a left that Inarritu also avoids with ease.
Barnes sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Inarritu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FIST OF FURY in the buildup to the fight.
Barnes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Inarritu throws out the jab. #T1#
Barnes's corner calls for a 1-2. Barnes obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Inarritu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barnes.
It looked like Inarritu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big right from Barnes misses.
A little feinted left hand from Inarritu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Barnes throws a right and a left that Inarritu avoids nicely.
Inarritu moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Barnes throws a poor cross that misses
and Barnes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Drew Barnes has been cut.
Inarritu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barnes.
Barnes misses with a left hand
and Inarritu counters with a nice leg kick.
Barnes misses with a right hand
and Inarritu counters with a straight right hand.
Inarritu moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Inarritu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#KD#
Inarritu cracks Barnes with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Inarritu has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Barnes to stand back up!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Inarritu is stalking Barnes. Barnes circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Inarritu, and it's lights out! Barnes really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Felix Inarritu!
Felix Inarritu 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 188     
Date:   Sep 30, 2022
#R1##TD#
Bundy changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Barnes looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Barnes is trying to control Bundy's posture but Bundy avoids it. #SUB#
Bundy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Barnes tries to bench press Bundy off him but Bundy keeps the position.
Bundy tries to move into full mount but can't pass Barnes's legs.
Barnes is looking to reverse the position.
Barnes takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Drew Barnes has been cut.#SUB#
Bundy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Barnes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bundy is chipping away with strikes. #SUB#
Bundy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Bundy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Barnes has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bundy has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Bundy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Barnes has escaped the position, nice work there.
Barnes is trying to buck Bundy off.
Barnes sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bundy working Barnes over with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes is looking to improve his position.
Barnes keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Barnes is staying active underneath Bundy, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Bundy is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Bundy is trying to work for a kimura but Barnes is defending well. #T2#
Bundy prevents Barnes from improving his position.
Bundy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Barnes trying to control here.
Bundy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Bundy.
Bundy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bundy is pressing down on Barnes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Barnes is holding on for now.
Barnes gets full guard.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bundy's guard. #REVB#
Barnes distracts Bundy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#CUT2#It looks like Ted Bundy has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Bundy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barnes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bundy keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully. #T3#
Barnes preventing the sweep.
Barnes lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
My spies in Mentor Gym inform me that Barnes has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Barnes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Barnes trying to control but Bundy is working from the bottom.
Barnes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Bundy looking for a guillotine here but Barnes defends easily.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bundy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bundy is trying to keep Barnes in close.
Barnes landing some decent shots from guard.
Barnes throwing strikes from guard but Bundy blocks nicely. #SUB#
Bundy has his foot on Barnes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barnes works his way back into a safe position though.#T4##SUB#
Bundy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barnes defends it easily.
Barnes working some strikes from top position.
Barnes lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Barnes lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Barnes throws a big right hand that misses.
Barnes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Barnes with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Bundy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Barnes lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Bundy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Bundy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bundy has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Barnes has passed into side control.
Barnes in side control lands a decent elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ted Bundy dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Bundy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Barnes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bundy somewhat.
Bundy shoots in and drives through. Barnes sprawls well.
Barnes throws the left hand but Bundy avoids the punch easily.
Barnes connects with a looping right hand.
Barnes throws a leg kick but Bundy moved away.
Barnes throws a series of punches but Bundy moves out of range.
Bundy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barnes.
Drew Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Barnes throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bundy was covering up waiting for the punch and Barnes finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Barnes throwing strikes but missing.
Barnes landing with the ground and pound. #T1##SUB#
Barnes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bundy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barnes has managed to get both his arms back between Bundy's legs - danger averted.
Bundy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Bundy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barnes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Barnes content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Bundy is keeping the position.
Barnes passes Bundy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Barnes is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bundy gets full guard.
Barnes works over Bundy with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Bundy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Barnes's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Barnes has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Bundy to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Barnes is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Bundy pulls down on the head and he's put Barnes to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ted Bundy!
A relieved looking Ted Bundy 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 178     
Date:   Sep 03, 2022
#R1#
Barnes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Barnes lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fett misses with a hook.
Barnes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Barnes looks to land a right hand but Fett moved out of range.
Fett scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fett shoots and misses
enabling Barnes to counter with a crisp jab.
Barnes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fett shoots in for a double leg but Barnes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice jab there from Fett.
Barnes scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Fett.
Fett misses the jab.
Fett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barnes.
Fett closes the distance and clinches up with Barnes, looking for a takedown. Fett pushes Barnes against the cage but Barnes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Barnes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fett defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cassus Fett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barnes.
Barnes slips under a jab from Fett.#TD#
Fett feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#T1#
Fett trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fett scoring with punches to the head and body.
Barnes wants to sweep here but Fett controlling him for the moment.
Barnes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fett's guard. #REVB#
Fett manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barnes manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barnes is on top in guard. #REVB#
Barnes throwing strikes but missing.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Fett keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fett is on top in guard. #REVR#
Fett makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
Fett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now.
Fett postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Fett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now.
Fett throwing strikes but missing.
Barnes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fett's guard. #REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fett managing to control the position.
Fett keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Barnes is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fett is on top in guard. #REVR#
Fett preventing the sweep.
Fett content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fett distracts Barnes with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fett is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fett is looking to work some ground and pound but Barnes has wrist control.
Barnes wants to sweep here but Fett controlling him for the moment.
Fett content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fett working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fett chips away with some ground and pound.
Fett has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Barnes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Fett is looking to improve his position. #T4#
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Fett is defending well.
Barnes trying to control the action but Fett is working from the bottom.
Barnes slips a nice elbow through Fett's hands, connecting with Fett's forehead.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Barnes lands a nice short elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fett moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fett bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barnes's guard. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fett pushes down on Barnes's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Barnes has hold of Fett's hands but Fett slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Barnes is staying active underneath Fett, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cassus Fett 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#
Fett slips under a jab.
Fett scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barnes in his tracks.
Fett fails to land with a series of punches.
Barnes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fett scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barnes in his tracks.
Barnes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Barnes ducks right into an uppercut from Fett. #TD2#
Barnes dives in and scores a takedown into Fett's guard.
Fett working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barnes.
Fett punching to the body, from the bottom.
Barnes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fett's head.
Fett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barnes is one step ahead there.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Fett here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#SUB#
Barnes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fett has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barnes has managed to get both his arms back between Fett's legs - danger averted.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fett controls Barnes momentarily but Barnes frees himself. #T1#
Fett looking for a sweep. Not yet Fett, not yet.
Fett working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barnes.
Barnes postures up in Fett's guard and throws a big left but Fett blocks it.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fett holds on and takes a little breather.
Fett has momentary wrist control but Barnes slips an elbow through the middle.
Barnes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barnes lands a couple of elbows.
Barnes stands and throws Fett's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Barnes grinds an elbow into Fett's temple.
Barnes cracks Fett with a big right hand but Fett just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Barnes misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Barnes tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T2#
Fett tries to bench press Barnes off him but Barnes keeps the position.
Fett is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Barnes's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Fett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barnes tries to pass to full mount but Fett defends it.
Fett landing small, sideways elbows.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Barnes connects with a nice short shot to Fett's temple.
Barnes is trying to control the action in half guard but Fett is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fett wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
Fett misses with some strikes from the bottom. #T3#
Barnes lands with a punch from half guard.
My spies in Mentor Gym inform me that Barnes has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Barnes scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fett tries to get to full guard but Barnes has control of the leg.
Barnes throwing shots but Fett is blocking nicely.
Fett is trying to get back to full guard.
Barnes working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Fett manages to get to full guard.
Fett wants to sweep here but Barnes controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Barnes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Barnes scoring with punches from side control.
Fett struggling a bit here.
Barnes scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Fett is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Barnes can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Drew Barnes!
Drew Barnes seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: OFK 216 - Mad Onion Vs Milano     
Date:   Jul 31, 2022
#R1#
Barnes throws a hook but Meyer avoids it easily.
Meyer throws out a counter right but Barnes avoids it with no problem.
Meyer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barnes's hands.#CUT2#It looks like Drew Barnes has been cut.
Meyer just misses with a punch to the body.
Drew Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab, jab by Barnes - just one landing.
Meyer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barnes.
Meyer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Barnes misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Barnes scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Barnes has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Barnes lands an elbow. #ROC#Meyer is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes prevents Meyer from escaping the position.
Meyer is still in real trouble! Can Barnes finish him?
Barnes lands a huge shot from side control! Meyer is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Drew Barnes!
An out of breath Drew Barnes thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: OFK 210 - Mad Onion Vs Cooper     
Date:   Jul 10, 2022
#R1#
Mazepin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barnes.
Barnes stuffs the takedown attempt from Mazepin. Mazepin gets slowly back to his feet.
Barnes looks to throw the jab but Mazepin is out of range.
Mazepin slips a jab from Barnes.
Mazepin tries to close the distance and clinch but Barnes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barnes misses with a body shot.
Mazepin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barnes.
Barnes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazepin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Barnes swivels and escapes.
Mazepin throws a one two combo. #CUT#It looks like Drew Barnes has been cut.
A big right from Barnes misses.
Barnes throws the left hand but Mazepin avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Barnes misses with a hook.
Mazepin throws a big counter combination but Barnes scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Barnes throws a series of punches but Mazepin moves out of range.
Mazepin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barnes.
Mazepin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Barnes sprawls and moves away.
Barnes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mazepin.
Mazepin feinted with a counter takedown.
Barnes 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.
Mazepin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Barnes circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Mazepin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mazepin darts in looking for a takedown but Barnes gets double underhooks and turns Mazepin into the cage.
Barnes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mazepin backwards. #BC2#
Barnes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barnes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#It looks like Fedor Mazepin has been cut.
Drew Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barnes. Mazepin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mazepin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barnes.
As Barnes looks to move away, Mazepin throws a big counter combo but Barnes just gets out of the way.#T2#
Mazepin shoots for a takedown but Barnes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Barnes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mazepin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Barnes lands with a nice combination. Mazepin backs away looking to recover.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mazepin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD#
Mazepin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mazepin working the head and body with strikes.
Barnes wants to improve his position but Mazepin is controlling well. #SUB#
Mazepin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Barnes is trying to get back to full guard.
Mazepin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3#
Barnes gets back to full guard.
Mazepin preventing the sweep.
Barnes trying to control the position.
Mazepin passes Barnes's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Barnes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mazepin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mazepin's back!
Barnes avoiding Mazepin 's attempts to control his hands.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes punches Mazepin on the ear.
Mazepin is trapped and Barnes is scoring with shots to the head and body. #CUT2#Jeez, Fedor Mazepin's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Fedor Mazepin's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Drew Barnes!
Drew Barnes decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Fedor Mazepin spoke after the fight, saying 'until next time'.

 

Event: OFK 204 - Kiran Vs Gunner     
Date:   Jun 19, 2022
#R1#
Barnes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ironfeld takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses.
Barnes throws a big shot that misses.
Barnes throws the left hand but Ironfeld avoids the punch easily.
Ironfeld scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Drew Barnes has been cut.
Ironfeld 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.
Ironfeld misses with an uppercut.
Barnes slips a straight right by Ironfeld.
Ironfeld fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Barnes misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes misses with a low kick.
Ironfeld scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Barnes misses with a looping left.
Ironfeld defending well as Barnes loads up on a big left hand.
Ironfeld will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Barnes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ironfeld waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barnes.
Ironfeld cracks Barnes with a good jab.
Ironfeld misses with a hook.
Barnes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Ironfeld misses.
Barnes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ironfeld throws a jab but it's blocked by Barnes.
Ironfeld avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ironfeld on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ironfeld with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ironfeld misses with the combination. #T2#
Barnes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ironfeld.
Barnes throws the kick towards the body but Ironfeld avoids it.
Ironfeld throws a right hand that misses
and Barnes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ironfeld throws a jab when Barnes was well out of range.
Barnes keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Barnes with a nice calf kick.
Ironfeld throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range.
Ironfeld blocks a head kick by Barnes.
The fighters circling - Ironfeld throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barnes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Barnes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ironfeld.
Barnes on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Barnes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Barnes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ironfeld throws out the jab. #T3#
Barnes throws a big shot that misses.
Barnes misses with the combination.
Barnes slips a jab and a cross from Ironfeld.
Ironfeld ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ironfeld fails to land with a series of punches.
Ironfeld slips a straight right by Barnes.
Good exchange - Barnes coming out on top.
Barnes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A telegraphed right hand from Barnes misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Ironfeld on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ironfeld throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barnes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ironfeld with a hook.#KD#
Ironfeld drops Barnes with a beautiful combination! Barnes stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ironfeld is looking for the KO!#ROC#Barnes is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barnes is still on wobbly legs! Can Ironfeld finish him?#T4#
Barnes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ironfeld.
Barnes seems to have recovered his senses.
Ironfeld misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barnes works the jab nicely.
Ironfeld lands a body shot.
Barnes misses with a takedown
and Ironfeld counters with a nice uppercut.
Barnes delivers a nice body kick.
A jab from Barnes finds it's way through Ironfeld's defenses.
Barnes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ironfeld.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ironfeld ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnes moves away.#TD2#
Barnes bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Barnes trying to control the position but Ironfeld is working away.
Barnes cracks Ironfeld with a big elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Theros Ironfeld dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Drew Barnes's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Ironfeld lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barnes circles away quickly and effectively.
Barnes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ironfeld circles away.
Ironfeld stuns Barnes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Barnes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ironfeld sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barnes drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Barnes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#KD#
Ironfeld cracks Barnes with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Barnes looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Ironfeld finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ironfeld misses with a hook.
Ironfeld throws out a loose jab but Barnes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barnes with the counter takedown but Ironfeld avoids it easily.
Ironfeld connects with a body shot that sends Barnes's belly button to the back.
Barnes moves away from the strike by Ironfeld.
Barnes feints the counter takedown.
Good shot there by Barnes.
Ironfeld swings for the body but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes staying out of range there.#T1#
Barnes throws a series of punches but Ironfeld moves out of range.
Barnes avoids the body shot from Ironfeld.
Barnes lands a really nice looking cross but Ironfeld seems unphased.
Ironfeld's jab looks to have found its range, popping Barnes under the eye.#KD#
Ironfeld lands a big right hand that sends Barnes crashing to the mat! Ironfeld stays standing though and waves Barnes back to his feet!
Barnes lands with a cross.
Theros Ironfeld is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right-left combo lands from Barnes. #CUT2#It looks like Theros Ironfeld has been cut.
Barnes lands a jab to the head.
Ironfeld is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barnes can do to turn this around?
Barnes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ironfeld throws out the jab.
Barnes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ironfeld defends it well.
Barnes takes a swing at Ironfeld's ribcage but misses.
Ironfeld throws the left hand but Barnes avoids the punch easily.
Ironfeld lands a slapping body shot. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Ironfeld. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barnes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A slow jab from Ironfeld misses its intended target.
Ironfeld ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnes moves away.
Ironfeld scores with a nice right hand.
Ironfeld connects with a body shot that sends Barnes's belly button to the back.
Ironfeld misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barnes with the counter takedown but Ironfeld avoids it easily.
Barnes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barnes slips under a jab from Ironfeld.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Ironfeld has knocked Barnes down with a huge combo! Ironfeld steps away and waves a wobbly Barnes back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#That has opened up Drew Barnes's cut even more.
Barnes connects with a leg kick.
Ironfeld throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ironfeld dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barnes tries to score with a low kick but Ironfeld moves his leg out of the way.#T3#
Barnes moves out of range as Ironfeld strikes.
Ironfeld fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ironfeld takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses.
Ironfeld misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes.
Ironfeld throws out a loose jab but Barnes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barnes moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Ironfeld.
A jab from Barnes does it's job there.
Barnes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ironfeld.
Barnes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ironfeld throws out the jab.
Ironfeld moves out of range of the strikes.
Ironfeld throws a big shot that misses.
Ironfeld thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Ironfeld throws a right hand that misses
and Barnes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ironfeld swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barnes misses with a wild combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ironfeld connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Some wild striking there from Ironfeld.
Nice defenses there by Ironfeld.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barnes throws a hook but Ironfeld blocks it.
Ironfeld connects with a single shot there.
Ironfeld scores with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Theros Ironfeld dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Ironfeld's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Ironfeld fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.
Barnes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ironfeld circles away quickly and effectively.
Good standup being displayed there by Ironfeld as he connects with a hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Barnes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barnes paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Barnes throws the left hand but Ironfeld avoids the punch easily.
Ironfeld will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ironfeld looks to land a left hand but Barnes moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ironfeld throws a nice looking combination but Barnes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ironfeld misses the shot to the body.
Ironfeld looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ironfeld tries to bum rush Barnes with a series of wild strikes but Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Barnes moves away from the strike by Ironfeld.
Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ironfeld slips a straight right by Barnes.
Barnes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barnes tries to bum rush Ironfeld with a series of wild strikes but Ironfeld uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ironfeld drops down looking for a counter takedown but Barnes sprawls and moves away.
Barnes digs a good hook to Ironfeld's body.
Barnes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barnes throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Ironfeld crashing down! Ironfeld tries to stagger back to his feet but Barnes just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Ironfeld asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Drew Barnes!
Drew Barnes decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: OFK 196 - Foley Vs Yoder     
Date:   May 22, 2022
#R1#
Cuba cracks Barnes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Barnes 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.
Barnes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cuba looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Cuba forces Barnes back against the cage and clinches.
Barnes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cuba backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Barnes - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cuba prevents a body shot from Barnes.
Cuba has Barnes pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Cuba.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes throws a punch but it's blocked by Cuba.
Cuba blocking some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Cuba.
Barnes misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Barnes avoiding damage.
Barnes misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Barnes fails to land.
Our sources have told us that Cuba has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
A bit of stalling here from Barnes.
Barnes has a couple of punches blocked by Cuba.
Barnes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cuba stalling.
Cuba throws an elbow but it misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Barnes.
Barnes is trying to push Cuba away but Cuba has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Barnes misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Barnes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barnes gets through Cuba's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cuba controlling the action here for a moment.
Barnes misses with a body punch.
Cuba lands a damaging elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Barnes throws an elbow but misses.
Barnes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cuba blocks a body shot from Barnes. #BC2#
Barnes breaks from the clinch.
Cuba tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barnes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cuba is looking to clinch.
Barnes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Cuba.
Cuba stuffs the takedown.#T3#
Cuba scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Barnes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Cuba moves into range and clinches up with Barnes.
Cuba misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Cuba fails to land.
Cuba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barnes tries to work over Cuba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barnes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cuba on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cuba blocking some punches.
Barnes lands a body shot.
Barnes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barnes drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cuba pulls his leg out and moves away.
Barnes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cuba throws out the jab.
Cuba connects with a nice looking jab. #T4#
Barnes moves out of range as Cuba strikes.
A punch combination from Barnes misses.
Cuba tries to clinch up but Barnes circles away and keeps his distance.
Cuba fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Cuba.
Cuba lands a nice hook to Barnes's body. Barnes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Cuba 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT2#It looks like Horace Cuba has been cut.
Cuba slips a straight right by Barnes.
Cuba looks to land a left hand but Barnes moved out of range nicely.
Barnes is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Barnes swats away the attempt to clinch by Cuba.
Barnes fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Barnes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cuba circles away quickly and effectively.
No luck for Barnes with that takedown attempt.
Cuba throwing a counter right hand but Barnes manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Drew Barnes will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Horace Cuba's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Barnes misses with a low kick.
Cuba shoots in but no luck this time.
Cuba tries to clinch but Barnes is having none of it.
Barnes looks to land a right hand but Cuba moved out of range.
Barnes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barnes avoids the body shot from Cuba.
Barnes throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Cuba fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Barnes, pushing him back against the cage.
Barnes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Barnes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cuba lands an elbow inside. #CUT#It looks like Drew Barnes has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes has a couple of punches blocked by Cuba.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barnes.
Cuba blocking some punches.
Drew Barnes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cuba lands a shoulder strike.
Cuba blocking some punches. #T1#
The referee is keeping an eye on Cuba - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cuba avoiding damage.
Barnes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cuba's elbow.
Cuba lands an elbow that stopped Barnes in his tracks for a moment.
A short left from Cuba.
Cuba lands a nice uppercut.
Barnes misses with a punch to the body.
Cuba displaying some good clinch control by pressing Barnes up against the cage.
Cuba lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T2#
A right handed body shot lands from Barnes.
Barnes tries a body shot but Cuba blocks it.
Barnes tries to throw a body punch but Cuba avoids it by throwing Barnes back against the cage.
Cuba looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Barnes breaks the clinch.
Barnes throws a series of punches but Cuba moves out of range.
Cuba goes for a double leg but Barnes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Barnes continues to drive forward.
Barnes digs a right hand underneath Cuba's ribcage. Cuba let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Barnes misses with the head strike.
Cuba just leaning against Barnes, taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Barnes fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cuba with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T3#
Barnes tries a body shot but Cuba blocks it.
Barnes scores with a shoulder strike.
Cuba has Barnes pushed against the cage.
Barnes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cuba lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barnes just leaning against Cuba, taking a breather.
A shot in the inside from Cuba.
Cuba misses with a punch to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Cuba scores with a shot to the side of Barnes's head.
Barnes misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Barnes misses with a punch to the body.
Barnes has a couple of punches blocked by Cuba.
Barnes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cuba swings wildly with an uppercut but Barnes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barnes drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Barnes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Barnes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cuba pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Barnes is leaning against Cuba and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cuba lands an elbow just above Barnes 's eye. #CUT#That has opened up Drew Barnes's cut even more.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Barnes is working for takedown but Cuba is calmly controlling the position for now.
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 Horace Cuba will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Cuba lands a jab-cross combination.
Cuba lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CL#
Cuba gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cuba dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cuba just misses with a elbow thrown towards Barnes's brow.
Barnes tries a body shot but Cuba blocks it.
Cuba blocks an uppercut.
Cuba looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cuba lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cuba has him pressed against the cage.
Cuba stalling in the clinch.
Cuba effectively controlling the action here.
Cuba takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Cuba gets through Barnes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cuba misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barnes misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Barnes has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Cuba is trying to keep an underhook but Barnes manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Cuba taking some punishment here, with Barnes in his half guard.
Barnes tries to pass to full mount but Cuba defends it.
Cuba regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Barnes.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barnes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Barnes throws a big elbow that misses.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Cuba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Cuba wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnes throws a big elbow that misses.
Barnes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Barnes postures up in Cuba's guard and throws a big left but Cuba blocks it.
Cuba wants to sweep here but Barnes controlling him for the moment.
Barnes throws a big elbow that misses.
Cuba working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barnes.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cuba swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnes postures up in Cuba's guard and throws a big left but Cuba blocks it.
Barnes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T3#
Barnes throwing strikes from guard but Cuba blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cuba jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cuba rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barnes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cuba works the jab nicely.
Barnes throws a right hand that Cuba ducks under and follows up with a left that Cuba also avoids with ease.
Barnes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cuba is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Cuba works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Horace Cuba is winning the standup battle so far.
Cuba tries to bum rush Barnes with a series of wild strikes but Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barnes ducks right into an uppercut from Cuba. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cuba.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnes gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Barnes is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Cuba stalling.
Barnes is trying to get back to full guard.
Barnes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Barnes is looking to control Cuba's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barnes avoid being mounted?
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Horace Cuba showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cuba 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Horace Cuba!

Horace Cuba decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: OFK 188 - Lovanov Vs Mad Onion     
Date:   Apr 24, 2022
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Goodman.#KD#
Goodman drops Barnes with a beautiful combination! Barnes stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Goodman is looking for the KO!#CUT#It looks like Drew Barnes has been cut.
Goodman staying out of range there.
Goodman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barnes throws a hook but Goodman blocks it.
Goodman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnes closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Saul Goodman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!#CL#
Goodman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Goodman has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Barnes content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Goodman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good body shot from Barnes.
Goodman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short body shot lands from Goodman as the two fighters clinch.
Barnes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Goodman stalling in the clinch.
Goodman pushes off an throws an elbow but Barnes leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Barnes tries a body shot but Goodman blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barnes.
Goodman lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T1#
A short right from Barnes.
Barnes takes an elbow to the temple.
Goodman tries to circle away but Barnes has him pinned against the cage.
Goodman misses with a body punch.
Goodman misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barnes.
Goodman pushes Barnes back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barnes.
Barnes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goodman misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Barnes manages to break the clinch.
Goodman throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Barnes counters with a single leg into guard. Goodman didn't expect that.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Goodman is retaining full guard.
Barnes landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goodman keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass. #T2#
Goodman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barnes controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Barnes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Barnes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Barnes stands up over Goodman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent 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!
Barnes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Barnes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Goodman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barnes postures up and lands a big shot to Goodman's brow.
Barnes throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes stops Goodman from standing up.
Goodman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Goodman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Barnes with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Barnes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Barnes working some strikes from top position.
Barnes works over Goodman with some ground and pound from guard.
Barnes works over Goodman with some ground and pound from guard.
Barnes throws an elbow that misses. Goodman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Barnes's guard. Nice move by Goodman!#REVR#
Goodman trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Goodman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Barnes trying to control the position. #T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barnes is on top in guard. #REVB#
Barnes trying to control but Goodman is working from the bottom.
Barnes throws a strike but Goodman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Goodman looking to sit in guard and control but Barnes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Barnes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Goodman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Goodman keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Goodman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Drew Barnes will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Drew Barnes's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Goodman misses with a hook. Barnes ducked under it nicely.
Barnes with the counter takedown but Goodman avoids it easily.
Barnes on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Saul Goodman is winning the standup battle so far.
Goodman moves out of range as Barnes strikes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Goodman.
Barnes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Goodman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barnes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Goodman can pounce on him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Goodman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Goodman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Barnes with the counter takedown but Goodman avoids it easily.
Goodman tries to clinch up but Barnes circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes walks forward, straight into a front kick from Goodman.
Nice uppercut lands for Goodman. That snapped Barnes's head back.
Barnes is breathing heavily.#CL#
Goodman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Barnes, pushing him back against the cage.
Goodman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barnes.
A right handed body shot lands from Goodman. #T1#
Goodman slows down the pace here.
Goodman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Barnes or not.
Nice body punch from Goodman.
Goodman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A bit of stalling here from Goodman. #BC#
Goodman breaks the clinch.
Goodman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barnes can do to turn this around?
Goodman tries to clinch up but Barnes circles away and keeps his distance.
Barnes misses with a few strikes there.
Goodman scores with a jab to the jaw.
Goodman moves in looking to clinch but Barnes pushes him off.
Barnes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Goodman moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#ROC#Barnes is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Drew Barnes's cut even more.
Goodman tries to clinch but Barnes is having none of it.
Barnes is still on wobbly legs! Can Goodman finish him?
Barnes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Goodman.
Barnes with the counter takedown but Goodman avoids it easily.
Barnes seems to have recovered his senses.
Goodman wants to clinch.#T2#
Barnes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Goodman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Barnes with the counter takedown but Goodman avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Goodman.
Barnes circles away from the clinch attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goodman misses with a takedown attempt - Barnes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Goodman lands a slapping body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Goodman.
Barnes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Goodman's head.
Goodman wants to clinch up but Barnes keeps it at a distance.#T3#
Barnes keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Goodman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barnes avoids the body shot from Goodman.
Goodman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Goodman.
Goodman thumps Barnes with a low kick.
Barnes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Goodman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Goodman. Those never looked like landing.
Barnes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Goodman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barnes.
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
Goodman connects with a crisp jab.
Barnes closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Goodman with a nice calf kick.
Goodman tries to clinch but Barnes is having none of it. #T4#
Barnes misses the jab.
Barnes has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Goodman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Goodman.
Barnes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goodman has Barnes pressed against the cage, preventing Barnes from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short body shot lands from Goodman as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hand to the body from Goodman.
Goodman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC#
Goodman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barnes missing with a left hand there. Goodman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Goodman is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Barnes gets tackled into the cage by Goodman. Goodman maintains the clinch.
Barnes takes an elbow to the temple.
Saul Goodman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Goodman is struggling to control the position.
Goodman struggles to land a body shot inside as Barnes controls his hands.
Goodman can't find room to land a body shot as Barnes controls the action.
Goodman is looking to control Barnes's arms but Barnes gets an underhook and turns him. Now Goodman has his back to the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Saul Goodman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Drew Barnes's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A right hook to the body lands for Goodman.
A short body shot lands from Goodman as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Goodman on the inside.
Goodman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Barnes or not.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Goodman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Goodman.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barnes.
Goodman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Barnes misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Goodman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Goodman drops Barnes onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Barnes is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goodman coils back and throws a huge elbow that knocks Barnes senseless! Goodman is going crazy celebrating with his corner! Hopefully Barnes is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Elbow). Saul Goodman!
After the big win, Saul Goodman made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors FUClothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 

Event: NRC Fight Night 3     
Date:   Feb 02, 2022
#R1#
Ling misses with a looping left.
Barnes with the counter takedown but Ling avoids it easily.
Barnes has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ling drops his hands momentarily and Barnes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #TD2#
Barnes closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ling blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barnes.
Barnes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ling defending well though.
Barnes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ling's head.
Barnes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Barnes is looking to take a break and control but Ling is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes thows a huge punch but Ling dodges it nicely.
Barnes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Barnes moves nicely into side control.
Barnes cracks Ling with a big right hand but Ling just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #T1#
Barnes lands a nice forearm strike.
Barnes looks up at the clock and then as Ling takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Barnes smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #ROC2#Ling is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Xing Ling has been cut.
Ling is breathing heavily.
A big shot lands for Barnes! That's hurt Ling! Will he recover? Barnes fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Drew Barnes!
After winning the bout, Drew Barnes thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: CMMA 174 Harrison v Virus     
Date:   Oct 23, 2021
#R1#
Matti motions for Barnes to come forward. Matti throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barnes moves away from the strike by Matti.
We've been told by Matti's head coaches at FF Forever that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A head kick misses from Matti.
Matti scores with a hook.
Matti lands with a nice body punch.
Matti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matti fails to land with a series of punches.
And Barnes tries to counter it with a takedown but Matti pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Matti avoids the body shot from Barnes.
A telegraphed right hand from Matti misses the target.
Barnes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Matti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barnes.
Matti lands a nice looking body shot.
Matti throws a series of punches but Barnes moves out of range. #KD#
Matti lands a big head kick that sends Barnes tumbling to the mat! Matti takes a step backwards and waves Barnes back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Barnes is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Drew Barnes has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matti works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Barnes is still on wobbly legs! Can Matti finish him?
Barnes walks straight into a right hand from Matti - that's dropped him! Matti jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Barnes from any more punishment! Barnes complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Parta Matti!
After winning the bout, Parta Matti thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: CMMA XS7 Peieira v De Vries     
Date:   Sep 17, 2021
#R1#
Cooper misses with a straight right.
Barnes appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Barnes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cooper.
Cooper swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barnes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Cooper pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cooper misses with a hook. Barnes ducked under it nicely.
Barnes looks to score with a jab to the body but Cooper is just out of range.
Cooper looks to land a left hand but Barnes moved out of range nicely.
Cooper throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range.
A head kick by Cooper misses #TD#
and Barnes counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Barnes looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cooper wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
Cooper felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Barnes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes is thwarting Cooper's attempts to control the position.
Barnes is trying to control the action in half guard but Cooper is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Cooper is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Cooper is looking to control Barnes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cooper avoid being mounted?
Barnes trying to mount his opponent but Cooper defends it.
Barnes wants to take a breather but Cooper is having none of it.
Cooper is trying to stand.
Barnes scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Barnes scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Barnes looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cooper with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Barnes stops Cooper from getting back to his feet.
Barnes wants to free his trapped foot but Cooper is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nice strikes from Barnes there. #T2#
Cooper is trying to maintain the position but Barnes is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Barnes takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Barnes is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Barnes lands strikes from half guard.#ROC#Cooper is rocked!
Barnes trying to control from half guard but Cooper is working away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nice strikes from Barnes there.
Cooper is still in real trouble! Can Barnes finish him?
Barnes lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Cooper! More strikes land and this one is all over! Barnes jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Drew Barnes!
Drew Barnes seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: CMMA XS5 De Minaur v Tonon     
Date:   Aug 19, 2021
#R1#
Barnes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice uppercut there from Spong.#KD2#
Spong lands a big uppercut and Barnes crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Barnes looks OK. Spong waves Barnes back to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like Drew Barnes has been cut.
Spong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spong drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Barnes defends it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Spong doesn't seem bothered though.
Barnes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #TD#
Barnes looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB2#
Barnes stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Spong throws up his legs and catches Barnes in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Barnes tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Spong! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Daniel Spong!

 

Event: CMMA 134 Koko v Kennedy     
Date:   Jul 23, 2021
#R1#
Olafsson slips a jab from Barnes.
Olafsson steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Barnes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Olafsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barnes misses with a body kick.
Olafsson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Barnes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Olafsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Olafsson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Barnes swings widly with a right hand
and Olafsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Barnes has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Drew Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Olafsson! But no joy.
A big left from Barnes misses.
Olafsson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Barnes with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Olafsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Barnes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Olafsson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A jab from Barnes finds it's way through Olafsson's defenses. #T1#
Barnes misses with a leg kick
and Olafsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Olafsson's coach down at Hitters was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Olafsson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Olafsson slips under a jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Olafsson misses.
Olafsson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Olafsson slips under a jab from Barnes.
Barnes misses with a hook. Olafsson ducked under it nicely.
Barnes misses with an uppercut
letting Olafsson counter with a right hand.
Barnes misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Olafsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Barnes misses with an uppercut
and Olafsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Olafsson walks into a jab.
Barnes is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Olafsson's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#T2#
Barnes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Olafsson counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Olafsson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barnes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Barnes misses with a jab to the body
letting Olafsson counter with a right hand.
Olafsson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big right from Barnes misses.
Olafsson throws a counter combo.
Barnes misses the jab.
Olafsson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Barnes misses with a lunging right hand
and Olafsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Olafsson throws a hook to the side of Barnes's head but Barnes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Barnes throws a shot from downtown. Olafsson moves away and avoids it.
Barnes scores with a jab to the jaw.
Olafsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barnes looks to throw the jab but Olafsson is out of range.
Olafsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barnes works Olafsson's body with a nice hook.
Barnes throws the left hand but Olafsson avoids the punch easily.
Olafsson delivers a nice body kick.
The fighters circling - Barnes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Olafsson! But no joy.#T4#
Barnes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Olafsson.
Olafsson 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.
Olafsson lands a really nice looking cross but Barnes seems unphased.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Olafsson moves away.
Olafsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barnes.
Olafsson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Olafsson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Barnes had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Barnes feints a jab promting Olafsson to slip. Barnes then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Olafsson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Olafsson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Olafsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes.
Olafsson shoots in for a takedown but Barnes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Barnes drops down looking for a counter takedown but Olafsson sprawls and moves away.
Barnes scores with a decent looking hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bjorn Olafsson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Barnes misses with an uppercut
letting Olafsson counter with a right hand.
Barnes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barnes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Olafsson on the side of the head.
Barnes swings widly with a right hand
and Barnes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Barnes might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Barnes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Olafsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barnes misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Olafsson moves away.
Barnes throws a right hand that misses
and Barnes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barnes lands a nice looking body shot. #T1##TD2#
Olafsson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Barnes napping and manages to drive through into side control!
You can see the frustration on Barnes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Olafsson wants to stand but Barnes has his arm trapped.
Barnes gets back to half guard.
Barnes is looking for a sweep. Olafsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barnes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Olafsson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Olafsson's back!
Olafsson tries to roll but Barnes sticks to his back.
Barnes is landing with strikes. Olafsson can't take much more of this.
Will Barnes go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Olafsson is in bad spot here.
Barnes tries to keep control of the position but Olafsson is staying busy.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
I really don't envy Olafsson right now.
Barnes tries to keep control of the position but Olafsson is staying busy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes has the hooks in. Olafsson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T2#
Barnes is landing with strikes from the back.
Barnes trying to control.
Olafsson tries to escape but Barnes has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Barnes cracks Olafsson with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Olafsson from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Barnes trying to control momentarily.
Olafsson can't escape the position.
Olafsson is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Olafsson prevents Barnes from getting a body triangle.
Barnes scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Olafsson prevents Barnes from getting a body triangle.
Barnes is landing with strikes. Olafsson can't take much more of this.#T3#
Olafsson is really stuck here.
Barnes lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Olafsson.
Olafsson is trying to break free.
Olafsson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Olafsson manages to get to full guard.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Olafsson keeps moving.
Barnes working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Barnes trying to control but Olafsson is working from the bottom.
Barnes preventing the sweep.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Olafsson keeps moving.
Olafsson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4##SUB2#
Barnes has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Olafsson to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Barnes is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Olafsson pulls down on the head and he's put Barnes to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bjorn Olafsson!

 

Event: CMMA 119 Wagner v Yrkje     
Date:   Jun 18, 2021
#R1#
Of Leipa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Barnes swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Of Leipa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barnes misses with a few strikes there.
Barnes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT#It looks like Radzig Kobyla Of Leipa has been cut.
Of Leipa throws a jab when Barnes was well out of range.
Of Leipa throws a lazy right hand but Barnes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Of Leipa throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Barnes counters with a single leg into guard. Of Leipa didn't expect that. #SUB2#
Of Leipa looking for a guillotine here but Barnes defends easily.
Of Leipa trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Of Leipa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barnes is aware though and is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes scoring with punches to the head and body.
Barnes's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Of Leipa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barnes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Of Leipa keeps moving. #T1#
Of Leipa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barnes landing some decent shots from guard.
Barnes is looking to work some ground and pound but Of Leipa has wrist control.#SUB2#
Of Leipa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barnes defends it easily.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Of Leipa keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Of Leipa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Of Leipa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Of Leipa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barnes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Of Leipa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barnes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Barnes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Of Leipa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barnes defends it easily.#SUB2#
Of Leipa is looking for a triangle but Barnes pushes his legs off easily. #T3#
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes is pushing down on Of Leipa 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Of Leipa is fighting to maintain full guard but Barnes has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Of Leipa actively working from the bottom here.
Barnes working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Of Leipa is refusing to be controlled, as Barnes sits in half guard.
Barnes lands strikes from half guard.
Barnes takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Barnes is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ground and pound from Barnes. #ROC#Of Leipa is rocked!#SUB2#
Of Leipa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barnes with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
Barnes seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Of Leipa is still in real trouble! Can Barnes finish him?
Of Leipa wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Of Leipa seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes is trying to control the action in half guard but Of Leipa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Of Leipa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily.
Barnes trying to control the pace.
Barnes trying to control the action but Of Leipa is working from the bottom.
Barnes lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Of Leipa has hold of Barnes's hands but Barnes slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Drew Barnes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Radzig Kobyla Of Leipa 's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Of Leipa throws a nice inside leg kick.
A big left from Barnes misses.
Barnes misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Of Leipa .
Barnes throws an overhand right that lands on Of Leipa 's shoulder, as Of Leipa tries to avoid the shot.
Barnes throws a sloppy head kick and Of Leipa moves out of range easily.
Barnes misses with a straight left.
Barnes avoids the head kick by Of Leipa .
Of Leipa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Of Leipa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barnes.
Of Leipa lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Of Leipa connects with a crisp jab.
Of Leipa connects with a body shot.
Barnes looks to throw the jab but Of Leipa is out of range.
Barnes is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Of Leipa 's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Of Leipa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
A jab from Barnes misses.
Barnes throws out a leg kick but Of Leipa moves out of range and Barnes only half commits.
Barnes throws an overhand right that lands on Of Leipa 's shoulder, as Of Leipa tries to avoid the shot.
Of Leipa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Of Leipa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Barnes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice uppercut there from Of Leipa .
A big right from Barnes misses.
Barnes walks into a stiff left hand from Of Leipa .
Of Leipa throws a jab but it's blocked by Barnes.
Of Leipa misses with a jab to the body
and Barnes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Of Leipa misses the target.
Barnes blocks a head kick by Of Leipa .
Barnes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Of Leipa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Barnes takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Of Leipa throws a looping overhand right but Barnes ducks down to avoid it.
Barnes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Barnes thuds his right hand into Of Leipa 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Of Leipa throws a head kick but Barnes moves out of range.
Radzig Kobyla Of Leipa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barnes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Of Leipa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Barnes walks into a stiff left hand from Of Leipa .
Of Leipa has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Of Leipa swings for the body but Barnes moves out of range.
Of Leipa takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses.
Barnes half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Barnes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Barnes misses with a right hand
and Of Leipa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Barnes.
Of Leipa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Of Leipa misses with a hook.#T3#
Of Leipa looks to throw the jab but Barnes is out of range.
Barnes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Of Leipa .
It looked like Barnes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Radzig Kobyla Of Leipa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Of Leipa is looking to score with low kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Of Leipa . Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Of Leipa connects with a jab.
Barnes misses with a lunging right hand
and Of Leipa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Of Leipa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Barnes slips under a jab.
Of Leipa slips a jab from Barnes.
Of Leipa throws a big shot that misses.
Barnes half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Of Leipa throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Barnes counters with a single leg into guard. Of Leipa didn't expect that.
Barnes is in close to Of Leipa 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Barnes scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Of Leipa trying to keep a closed guard but Barnes is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Of Leipa has his feet on Barnes's thighs here. He's pushed Barnes off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Barnes screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Radzig Kobyla Of Leipa !
After winning the bout, Radzig Kobyla Of Leipa thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: CMMA 109 Peieira vs. Big Mouth     
Date:   May 22, 2021
#R1#
Blank tries to move into range but Barnes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Blank is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Blank rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Barnes counters with a nice double leg into side control. Blank won't be happy with that.
Barnes has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Blank wants to control but Barnes postures up.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blank keeps working.
Barnes throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Blank can't do much from the bottom here.
Barnes throwing strikes but Blank manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Barnes is looking for a sweep.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Barnes is working hard here to advance position.
Blank working the head and body with strikes.
Barnes sneaks back into half guard.#T1#
Blank is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Blank trying to control the pace.
Barnes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Barnes trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Blank wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Blank looking to pass the guard.
Blank wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Blank tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Barnes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Blank's guard. #REVR#
Barnes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Barnes stands up over Blank, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Blank working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Blank is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Blank is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Barnes postures up.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Blank tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barnes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Blank managing to control the position.
Barnes scoring with some ground and pound.
Barnes landing with the ground and pound. #T3#
Barnes won't allow Blank to sweep him here.
Blank keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes won't allow Blank to sweep him here.
Barnes has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Barnes is in close to Blank's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Blank looking to control.
Barnes stands up over Blank, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Blank wants to sweep here but Barnes controlling him for the moment.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Blank keeps moving.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Blank is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Blank not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4#
Barnes working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Blank's head.
Blank keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Barnes won't allow Blank to sweep him here.
Blank manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barnes manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Barnes working a defensive guard here.
Blank advances position into side control!
Barnes tries to bench press Blank off him but Blank keeps the position.
Barnes is not content to let Blank control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Drew Barnes dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Barnes slips a jab from Blank.
Billy Blank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blank moves away from the strike by Barnes.
Blank lands with a straight right. Barnes didn't see that one coming.
Blank throws a shot from downtown. Barnes moves away and avoids it.
Blank punishes Barnes's body with a nice straight punch.
Blank misses with a left hand #TD#
and Barnes counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Blank is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Blank keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blank not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barnes makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Blank keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Blank works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Blank is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blank not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Blank keeps moving.
Blank thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Blank keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Barnes's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Barnes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blank moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barnes misses with a straight left.
A telegraphed right hand from Blank misses the target. #T2#
Blank jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Barnes misses with a wild combination.
Barnes misses with an uppercut.
Blank misses with a looping left.
Blank connects with a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Drew Barnes has been cut.
Barnes misses with a left hand
letting Blank counter with a right hand.
Blank thuds his right hand into Barnes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Barnes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
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!
Blank throws a hook to the side of Barnes's head but Barnes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blank thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab lands there for Blank.
A slow jab from Blank misses its intended target. #T3#
Blank misses with a looping right.
Barnes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barnes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Blank has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Blank misses with a body shot.
Barnes drops down looking for a counter takedown but Blank sprawls and moves away.
Barnes misses with a few strikes there.
Barnes throws a leg kick but Blank moved away.
Blank just misses with a punch to the body.
Blank waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barnes.
Blank 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.
Barnes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blank connects with a looping right hand.
The fighters circling - Blank throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barnes takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4#
A lazy left from Blank finds it's target.
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.
Blank misses with a body shot #TD#
and Barnes counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Barnes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes is in close to Blank's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Barnes stopping the sweep attempt from Blank.
Drew Barnes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barnes not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Blank bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barnes's guard. #REVB#
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Blank stands up over Barnes, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Blank content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Blank won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.
Blank trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Blank sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Blank showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Drew Barnes's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Barnes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blank.
Blank bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Barnes's head.
Blank takes a jab right on the kisser.
Barnes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blank is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Blank.
Blank stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barnes.
A swing and a miss from Blank.
Barnes throws a looping overhand right but Blank ducks down to avoid it.
Barnes slips under a jab from Blank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Barnes misses
and Blank counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barnes defending well as Blank loads up on a big left hand.
Barnes looks to score with a jab to the body but Blank is just out of range.
Blank pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Blank swings for the body but Barnes moves out of range.
Blank moves into range and connects with a jab.
Blank misses with a hook. Barnes ducked under it nicely.
Barnes appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Blank is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barnes.
Barnes tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barnes throws a leg kick
and Blank counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big right from Barnes misses.
Blank takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Blank throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barnes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barnes misses with a looping right.
Barnes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blank.
Barnes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blank throws out the jab.
Barnes appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Barnes missing with a left hand there. Blank was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Barnes cracks Blank with a right hand to the side of the head.
Barnes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blank swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Blank takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Barnes blocks a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Blank misses.
Blank cracks Barnes with an open hand slap.
Barnes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blank.
Barnes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barnes connects with a nice looking jab.
Barnes walks into a straight right hand from Blank.
Barnes swings widly with a right hand
and Blank counters with a nice uppercut.
Blank swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Blank is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barnes.
Barnes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blank fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Barnes misses the target.
Barnes misses the jab.
Blank misses with a straight right.
Blank uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barnes.
Barnes scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Barnes looks to score with a jab to the body but Blank is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Blank on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Blank throws a lazy uppercut
and Barnes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barnes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Barnes throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T4#
Blank throws a jab when Barnes was well out of range.
Barnes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blank.
Barnes half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Blank connects with a looping right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blank misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes.
Blank looks to land a right hand but Barnes moved out of range.
Barnes slips a jab from Blank.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blank. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barnes throws a big shot that misses.
Barnes walks into a stiff left hand from Blank.
Barnes misses with an uppercut. Blank saw that one coming.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Blank.
Blank connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Blank comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Blank 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Blank!

An out of breath Billy Blank thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: CMMA 100     
Date:   Apr 25, 2021
#R1#
Hallbjornsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barnes.
Barnes misses with a right hand
and Hallbjornsson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hallbjornsson moves out of range as Barnes strikes.
Barnes throws a body punch but Hallbjornsson moves out of range.
Hallbjornsson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Barnes moves into range and connects with a jab.
Barnes slips a jab from Hallbjornsson.
Barnes throws a poor cross that misses
and Hallbjornsson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hallbjornsson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Hallbjornsson swings for the body but Barnes moves out of range.
Hallbjornsson sets himself, and Barnes steps forward looking for the clinch! Hallbjornsson avoids it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes connects with a looping right hand.
Barnes tries to bum rush Hallbjornsson with a series of wild strikes but Hallbjornsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A little feinted left hand from Hallbjornsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Barnes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hallbjornsson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
Barnes throws a hook but Hallbjornsson avoids it easily.
Drew Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hallbjornsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hallbjornsson ducks under a wild hook from Barnes.
Hallbjornsson slips under a jab.
Barnes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Barnes thows a leg kick but Hallbjornsson checks it
and Hallbjornsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Drew Barnes has been cut.
Barnes closes the distance and clinches up with Hallbjornsson, looking for a takedown. Barnes pushes Hallbjornsson against the cage but Hallbjornsson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Barnes misses the target.
A low kick lands for Hallbjornsson.
A left lands for Barnes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barnes. Hallbjornsson does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Hallbjornsson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
An attempted straight right counter from Hallbjornsson misses the target.
Hallbjornsson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barnes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes shoots and misses
and Hallbjornsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barnes walks straight into a right hand from Hallbjornsson - that's dropped him! Hallbjornsson jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Barnes from any more punishment! Barnes complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Adils Hallbjornsson!
Adils Hallbjornsson retains his heavyweight title!
Adils Hallbjornsson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: CMMA 90 Virus vs Harrison     
Date:   Mar 21, 2021
#R1#
Barnes scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Barnes works over Lavicci's head and body with a nice combination.
Lavicci looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.#CL2#
Barnes takes the fight into the clinch.
Barnes lands a shoulder strike.
Lavicci tries to pull guard but Barnes won't allow it.
Barnes drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
I was talking to Lavicci's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Barnes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lavicci.
Lavicci jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Barnes walks away with a smile on his face. Lavicci gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lavicci is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barnes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Lavicci. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnes lands with a straight right. Lavicci didn't see that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes lands with a straight right. Lavicci didn't see that one coming.
Lavicci tries to close the distance and clinch but Barnes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lavicci with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Barnes counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Barnes. #T1#
A left hand lands to the body for Barnes.
Barnes stalls.
Lavicci tries to pull guard but Barnes won't allow it.
Barnes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Barnes stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Barnes on the inside. #TD#
Lavicci pulls Barnes into guard.
Barnes makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lavicci avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is keeping the position.
Barnes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lavicci gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T2#
Lavicci keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Barnes throwing shots but Lavicci is blocking nicely.
Barnes controlling the action here.
Barnes misses with a head shot. Lavicci uses the momentum to regain guard.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Lavicci is retaining full guard. #T3#
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lavicci 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.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Lavicci has control of Barnes's left arm, preventing Barnes from doing any damage.
Barnes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Barnes trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Barnes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lavicci with a poor takedown #TD2#
and Barnes counters with a shoot takedown. Lavicci fights it but they end up in guard. #T4#
Barnes is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lavicci is keeping the position for now.
Lavicci is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barnes lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lavicci is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lavicci tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barnes sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes throws a big elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Drew Barnes dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Lavicci shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Barnes napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Lavicci is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Barnes will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Barnes is trying to get back to half guard.
Barnes is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lavicci off and has taken his back!
Lavicci tries to escape but Barnes has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Barnes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lavicci. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lavicci is trapped and Barnes is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Lavicci avoids the strikes from Barnes.
Barnes controls the position.
Barnes scores with strikes from the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes throwing strikes and Lavicci squirms under the pressure, ending up mounted. #T1#
Barnes connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Barnes punishing his opponent with strikes.
Barnes controlling from mount.
Lavicci regains half guard.
Lavicci is refusing to be controlled, as Barnes sits in half guard.
Barnes sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Barnes scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Barnes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Barnes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Barnes is trying to control. Lavicci wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Barnes is just content to waste time from the top position. Lavicci takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Lavicci looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lavicci bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barnes's guard. #REVR#
Lavicci won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.
Barnes managing to control the position.
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lavicci sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Barnes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lavicci seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Barnes is trying to keep Lavicci in close.
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lavicci is one step ahead there.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lavicci wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barnes, as that shot connected. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Barnes is looking to slow Lavicci down with leg kicks.
Lavicci tries to score a power double leg takedown but Barnes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lavicci somewhat.
Lavicci shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Barnes but Barnes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lavicci shoots in for a double leg but Barnes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Lavicci. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lavicci fails with a takedown attempt.
Barnes lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CL2#
Lavicci gets tackled into the cage by Barnes. Barnes maintains the clinch.
Barnes has Lavicci pressed against the cage, preventing Lavicci from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Barnes is working Lavicci over against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Drew Barnes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Lavicci drops his hands momentarily and Barnes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lavicci gets underhooks to prevent Barnes's takedown attempt. #BC2#
Barnes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lavicci looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barnes is fending him off so far but Lavicci persists. Nope, Barnes circles away and we're back to standing.
Lavicci shoots in and drives through. Barnes sprawls well.
Barnes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barnes works Lavicci's body with a nice hook.
Barnes lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT2#It looks like Anthony Lavicci has been cut.
Barnes lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lavicci.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Lavicci. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lavicci takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Barnes lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lavicci closes the distance and clinches up with Barnes, looking for a takedown. Lavicci pushes Barnes against the cage but Barnes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Barnes drives through and clinches with Lavicci against the cage.
Barnes is leaning against Lavicci and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2#
Barnes manages to break the clinch.
Barnes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lavicci crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Barnes - the referee stops the clock and Lavicci gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Barnes. Lavicci manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#CL2#
Barnes drives through and clinches with Lavicci against the cage.
Lavicci goes for a takedown attempt but Barnes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lavicci has a takedown stuffed.
Barnes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T2#
Barnes lands a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Laviccis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lavicci gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CL2#
Barnes closes the distance and clinches.
Barnes has Lavicci pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lavicci manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Barnes lands an uppercut.
Barnes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barnes works on Lavicci's body with a couple of short punches.
Lavicci tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD2#
Barnes is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Lavicci can't fight it off and eventually Barnes manages to take the fight to the floor. Lavicci looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Barnes lands a couple of elbows.#T3#
Barnes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Barnes landing with the ground and pound.
Barnes trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Barnes working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lavicci is keeping the position for now.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lavicci gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T4#
Barnes lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Barnes keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Barnes lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Barnes drops an elbow to the side of Lavicci's head.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lavicci keeps working.
Lavicci is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Barnes scores with a couple of nice shots.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drew Barnes!

A very excited looking Drew Barnes 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: CMMA 80 Camara vs Thompson     
Date:   Feb 20, 2021
#R1#
Barnes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hunt's waist but Hunt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Barnes off to one side.
Hunt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hunt defending well as Barnes loads up on a big left hand.
Hunt lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT2#It looks like Drew Barnes has been cut.#TD#
Barnes looking to score a takedown here. Hunt is defending well but Barnes drives through and ends up in Hunt's guard.
Barnes throwing strikes from guard but Hunt blocks nicely.
Barnes is pushing down on Hunt's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hunt is fighting to maintain full guard but Barnes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Barnes is nestled in close to Hunt, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hunt is not content to let Barnes control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes is looking to advance position but Hunt won't allow it.
Hunt controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Hunt is looking for a sweep. Barnes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Barnes scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hunt wants to get back to full guard.
Hunt has his hands clasped together around Barnes's back. He's all about the action.
Hunt's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hunt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnes passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hunt!
Hunt tries to hold on but Barnes postures up.#T2#
Barnes looking to finish with strikes here!
Barnes landing punches.
Hunt wants to hold on but Barnes pushes him away.
Hunt is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hunt is in a horrible position here. Barnes smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Hunt really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Barnes looking to finish Hunt with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hunt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt avoids a series of strikes thrown by Barnes.
Hunt wants to control but Barnes is having none of it.
Barnes is landing with some decent strikes but Hunt is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T3#
Hunt is wriggling around trying to escape.
Barnes with shots to the head and body - Hunt looks very uncomfortable down there. #ROC#Hunt is rocked!
Barnes postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Hunt badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Barnes around the waist but Barnes pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Barnes is the winner by TKO! Barnes jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Drew Barnes!
Drew Barnes decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: CMMA 69 McCrae vs Obaminator     
Date:   Jan 17, 2021
#R1#
Barnes wants to clinch.
Barnes shoots in looking for a takedown but Fist manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Barnes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Barnes closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Fist's guard.

Fist scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Fist tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Barnes slips under a jab from Fist.#CL#
Barnes forces Fist back against the cage and clinches.
Barnes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Fist swings wildly with an uppercut but Barnes uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fist backwards.
Barnes tries a body shot but Fist blocks it.
Barnes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fist's elbow.
Fist misses with some punches. #T1#
Barnes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fist fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nice shot lands for Fist.#CUT2#It looks like Drew Barnes has been cut.
Barnes wants to clinch up but Fist keeps it at a distance.
Barnes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fist lands with a good body shot.
Fist misses with an uppercut. Barnes saw that one coming.
Barnes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fist's head.#CL#
Fist gets tackled into the cage by Barnes. Barnes maintains the clinch. #TD#
Barnes gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fist is controlling Barnes's trapped leg to prevent Barnes from advancing to side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fist tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control.
Fist looks like he's trying to stand up. #T2#
Fist is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnes takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Fist wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy.
Barnes looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fist with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Barnes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fist is looking to control Barnes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fist avoid being mounted?
Barnes winds up and cracks Fist with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Barnes scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes is looking to stall here but Fist recovers full guard.
Fist avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Fist is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fist keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes stands up over Fist, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Barnes preventing the sweep.
Barnes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barnes lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Barnes postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Fist's head off the mat! Fist is out! He's out! Barnes jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Drew Barnes!
Drew Barnes decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: CMMA 60 Morrison vs Doner     
Date:   Dec 20, 2020
#R1#
Bjornsson keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Barnes gets a clinch.
Bjornsson wants to take the fight to the mat but Barnes manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bjornsson blocks an uppercut.
Barnes misses with a body punch.
Bjornsson effectively controlling the action here.
Barnes has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bjornsson after a bit of a struggle.
Barnes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barnes throws a punch but it's blocked by Bjornsson.
Barnes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bjornsson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Barnes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson lands a nice uppercut.
Barnes misses with the head strike.
Barnes swings wildly with an uppercut but Bjornsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bjornsson tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T1#
Barnes missing with knees to the body.
Barnes misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Bjornsson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Bjornsson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bjornsson content to control rather than advance.
Bjornsson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Barnes tries to get to full guard but Bjornsson has control of the leg.
Bjornsson slips a nice elbow through Barnes's hands, connecting with Barnes's forehead.
Barnes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Barnes.
Bjornsson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bjornsson's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet.
Bjornsson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Barnes looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bjornsson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Bjornsson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bjornsson connects with a nice short shot to Barnes's temple.
Bjornsson slips a nice elbow through Barnes's hands, connecting with Barnes's forehead.
Barnes gets full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bjornsson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bjornsson is working Barnes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bjornsson won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.
Barnes is working hard here to advance position.
Bjornsson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Barnes's head.#T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bjornsson is one step ahead there.
Bjornsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bjornsson is one step ahead there.
Bjornsson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bjornsson scoring with some ground and pound. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bjornsson is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bjornsson advances to half guard.
Bjornsson is taking a breather. Barnes says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Barnes is looking for a sweep. Bjornsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ground and pound from Bjornsson.
Barnes on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Barnes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barnes manages to get to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bjornsson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Barnes's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Bjornsson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Barnes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bjornsson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bjornsson lands a jab to Barnes's midsection.#KD2#
Bjornsson drops Barnes with a right and a left! Bjornsson comes rushing in but Barnes regains his composure and manages to keep Bjornsson in guard. #CUT2#It looks like Drew Barnes has been cut.
Bjornsson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #ROC2#Barnes is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bjornsson won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Bjornsson from controlling successfully.
Bjornsson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Oh Barnes is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barnes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Barnes seems to have got his legs back now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bjornsson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bjornsson landing with the ground and pound.
Bjornsson stands up over Barnes, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1#
Bjornsson landing with the ground and pound.
Bjornsson with a nice head shot there.
Bjornsson stands up over Barnes, holding on to his feet. Bjornsson throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Barnes is out cold! Bjornsson lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Eddie Bjornsson!

 

Event: CMMA 52 Wayne vs Bjornbak     
Date:   Nov 22, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Rockefeller misses the target.
A slow jab from Barnes misses its intended target.
Rockefeller throws a jab but it's blocked by Barnes.
Rockefeller has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter in the buildup to the fight.
Rockefeller throws a right and a left that Barnes avoids nicely.
Barnes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rockefeller manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barnes wants to clinch.
Rockefeller was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rockefeller throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Barnes counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Barnes.
Barnes is working for takedown but Rockefeller is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rockefeller lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Rockefeller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barnes tries to close the distance and clinch but Rockefeller swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Rockefeller feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Barnes sprawling to the canvas! Barnes rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Rockefeller finish him?! #ROC#Barnes is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Drew Barnes has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes is aggressively charging in as Rockefeller backs up avoiding any damage. Rockefeller tosses out a jab and Barnes runs right into it face first! Barnes is out cold! Rockefeller dropped down on all fours and is barking in Barnes's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Richard Rockefeller !
Richard Rockefeller gave a mention to Conquer in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

 

Event: CMMA 45 Adams vs De Minaur     
Date:   Oct 31, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes throws a lazy uppercut
and Olafsson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Olafsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barnes throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Olafsson misses the target.#CL2#
Barnes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Barnes missing with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Olafsson fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Olafsson fails to land.
Barnes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barnes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barnes will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Olafsson up against the cage.
Barnes tries to throw a body punch but Olafsson avoids it by throwing Barnes back against the cage.
Olafsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes prevents a body shot from Olafsson.
Barnes is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Olafsson is defending well.
Olafsson scores with a shot to the side of Barnes's head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Barnes takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Olafsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Olafsson scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
A short right from Olafsson.
Olafsson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barnes swings wildly with an uppercut but Olafsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barnes blocks an uppercut.
Olafsson prevents a body shot from Barnes. #TD2#
Barnes gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Olafsson regains guard. #SUB#
Barnes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Olafsson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barnes has managed to get both his arms back between Olafsson's legs - danger averted.
Barnes postures up in Olafsson's guard and throws a big left but Olafsson blocks it.
Barnes works over Olafsson with some ground and pound from guard.
Barnes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Barnes postures up.
Barnes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes scoring with punches to the head and body.
Olafsson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Barnes can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Barnes doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Olafsson stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes.#SUB#
Barnes is trying to control the position here. Olafsson has hold of a guillotine from the top though... oh, that looks naaaaasty, will Barnes tap? Yes he will! The fight is all over! Olafsson jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bjorn Olafsson!

 

Event: CMMA 37 Escobar vs McGraugh     
Date:   Oct 03, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hogan sizes up Barnes with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Barnes drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hogan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Drew Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hogan slips under a jab.#CL2#
Barnes has managed to clinch.
Hogan prevents the takedown attempt.
Hogan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barnes blocks an uppercut.
Barnes throws a head punch that misses.
Barnes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barnes tries a body shot but Hogan blocks it.
Hogan wants to get back to striking at distance but Barnes won't allow it. #TD2#
Hogan is fighting off a takedown attempt but Barnes is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Hogan to the mat. Hogan regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Hogan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Barnes is looking to work some ground and pound but Hogan has wrist control.
Hogan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hogan tries to get out of the position.
Hogan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barnes.
Barnes throws a big right hand that misses.
Barnes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes trying to control but Hogan is working from the bottom. #T1#
Barnes working some strikes from top position.
Barnes trying to control but Hogan is working from the bottom.
Barnes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hogan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barnes trying to control but Hogan is working from the bottom.
Barnes content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Barnes throwing strikes but missing.
Barnes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hogan's guard. #T2#
Hogan taking some punishment here, with Barnes in his half guard.
Barnes uses his free foot to push down on Hogan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hogan.
Barnes controlling from the full mount.
Hogan wants to hold on but Barnes pushes him away.
Barnes lands a heavy elbow.
Hogan swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Barnes controlling the position easily from mount.
Barnes lands a nice shot to the head.
Barnes looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Hogan covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Drew Barnes!
Drew Barnes took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

 

Event: CMMA 28 Game vs Steiner     
Date:   Aug 30, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Barnes scores with a takedown into Leigh's guard.
Barnes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Barnes works over Leigh with some ground and pound from guard.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Leigh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Leigh's head.
Leigh knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Barnes on the ground.
Barnes sitting in guard here, content to control.
Barnes trying to control but Leigh is working from the bottom.
Barnes cracks Leigh with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes landing with the ground and pound.
Barnes trying to control but Leigh is working from the bottom. #T1#
Barnes makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leigh wants to stand but Barnes is controlling the position.
Barnes with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Barnes working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Leigh's head.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Leigh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Leigh wants to improve his position but instead Barnes has moved into half guard.
Barnes lands strikes from half guard.
Nice strikes from Barnes there.
Barnes scores with a big shot! Leigh's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Leigh! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Drew Barnes!
Drew Barnes took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Voodoo Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

 
 
 
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