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Event:
300.F.C FIGHT 6
Date: Oct 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Barnes punishes Sulekov's body with a nice straight punch.
Barnes stuns Sulekov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sulekov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barnes throws a right and a left that Sulekov avoids nicely.
Sulekov avoids a punch combination nicely.
#TD2#
Barnes closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sulekov did well to prevent Barnes getting side control.
Sulekov is staying active underneath Barnes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sulekov trying to control here.
#T1##SUB#
Sulekov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily.
Sulekov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Sulekov gets full guard.
Barnes trying to control but Sulekov is working from the bottom.
Sulekov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sulekov is trying to control the position but Barnes postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sulekov slips under a jab.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Barnes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sulekov circles away quickly and effectively.
Barnes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sulekov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Barnes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sulekov.
Sulekov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A slow jab from Sulekov misses its intended target.
Barnes misses with a jab to the body
and Sulekov counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Vic Barnes has been cut.
Sulekov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Barnes counters with a stiff right hand.
Sulekov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barnes.
Sulekov shoots in for a double leg but Barnes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Barnes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sulekov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD#
Sulekov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Sulekov has gone for a leg lock! Barnes slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sulekov's guard.#REVB#
Sulekov keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sulekov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barnes is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Sulekov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barnes defends it easily.#T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barnes passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sulekov regains half guard there - taking advantage of Barnes's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sulekov moves into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vic Barnes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vic Barnes's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Barnes throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A little feinted left hand from Sulekov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Barnes throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sulekov.#CUT2#It looks like Damar Sulekov has been cut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sulekov checks a leg kick.
Barnes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sulekov throws out the jab.
Sulekov blocks a head kick by Barnes.
Jab by Sulekov.
Barnes throws a looping overhand right but Sulekov ducks down to avoid it.
Barnes fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sulekov on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes throws a looping overhand right but Sulekov ducks down to avoid it.
Barnes tries a head kick but it misses.
Sulekov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Barnes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sulekov. #T1#
Sulekov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barnes.
Barnes scores with a leg kick.
Barnes moves out of range of the strikes.
Sulekov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes.
Sulekov slips under a jab from Barnes.
Sulekov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sulekov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sulekov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barnes staying out of range there.
Barnes misses with a hook. Sulekov ducked under it nicely.
Sulekov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Vic Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Sulekov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barnes. Barnes obviously looking to wear him down.
Sulekov takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses.
Sulekov with a poor takedown
and Barnes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barnes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vic Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sulekov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barnes.
A little feinted left hand from Sulekov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sulekov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Barnes pinned against the cage. Barnes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damar Sulekov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sulekov was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnes.
Sulekov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T3#
Sulekov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.
Sulekov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Sulekov misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sulekov. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Barnes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barnes moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Barnes swinging wildly here.
Sulekov is looking to counter punch.
Barnes is looking to chop away at Sulekov's legs.
Sulekov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barnes throws a leg kick but Sulekov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Barnes works over Sulekov's head and body with a nice combination.
Barnes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T4#
Sulekov misses with a straight right.
Barnes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barnes throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Barnes throws a sloppy head kick and Sulekov moves out of range easily.
Nice body kick there by Barnes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sulekov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sulekov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Sulekov.
Sulekov walks into a jab.
Sulekov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barnes throws a leg kick but Sulekov sees it coming and moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vic Barnes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Barnes throws a series of punches but Sulekov avoids them all with ease.
Barnes tries to work over Sulekov's front leg with a kick but Sulekov checks it.
Barnes looks to land a combination but Sulekov avoids it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Sulekov misses the target.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Sulekov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Barnes.
Sulekov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barnes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sulekov scores with a jab to the head.
A lazy left from Barnes finds it's target.
Sulekov misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sulekov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sulekov takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Sulekov misses its intended target.
Barnes let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Sulekov misses with an uppercut. Barnes saw that one coming.
Sulekov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Barnes.
An inside leg kick lands from Barnes.
Sulekov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barnes avoids it really well and circles away.
Sulekov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barnes can pounce on him.
A nice leg kick from Barnes, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barnes plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T2#
Barnes lands a jab to the nose.
Barnes scores with a head kick.
#CUT2#Damar Sulekov's cut is getting worse.
Sulekov dodges the punch combination from Barnes.
Sulekov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barnes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnes throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Barnes swings for the body but Sulekov moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Sulekov misses the target.
Barnes gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Sulekov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Barnes misses with a head kick.
#T3#
Barnes misses with a low kick.
Sulekov attempts a counter takedown but Barnes avoids it well and moves away.
Barnes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sulekov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Barnes under the eye.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sulekov checks a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Sulekov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
It looked like Sulekov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barnes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sulekov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vic Barnes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sulekov misses with a hook.
Sulekov cracks Barnes with a hook to the temple - Barnes is on wobbly legs here! Sulekov swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Barnes falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Sulekov wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Damar Sulekov! |
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Event:
WVT 24: Maestre v Doisneau
Date: Aug 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Barnes throws a front kick aimed at Kanaani's knee but Kanaani avoids it well.
An inside leg kick from Barnes misses.
Barnes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kanaani.
Kanaani throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Barnes's waist but Barnes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kanaani off to one side.
Barnes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kanaani throws a lazy uppercut
and Barnes counters with a right hand to the body.
Kanaani misses with a head kick.
No joy there for Barnes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barnes works over Kanaani's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#It looks like Mehdi Kanaani has been cut.
Kanaani misses with a combination
and Barnes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kanaani throws a series of punches but Barnes avoids them all with ease.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kanaani fails with a takedown attempt.
Barnes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Kanaani tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kanaani slips a straight right by Barnes.#CL#
Kanaani moves into range and clinches up with Barnes.
Barnes throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kanaani lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barnes backwards. #BC#
Kanaani breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mehdi Kanaani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kanaani. Kanaani circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The fighters circling - Kanaani throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barnes dodges the punch combination from Kanaani.
A little jabbing left from Barnes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kanaani misses with a straight left.
Barnes thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kanaani if he has to take too many more of those.
Barnes throws a front kick that sends Kanaani stumbling back into the cage.
Kanaani is breathing heavily.
Kanaani shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Barnes pinned against the cage. Barnes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mehdi Kanaani. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Barnes throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kanaani cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Kanaani throws a sloppy head kick
and Barnes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#Mehdi Kanaani's cut is getting worse.
Kanaani shoots in for a takedown but Barnes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#KD2#
Barnes lands a big right hand that sends Kanaani crashing to the mat! Barnes stays standing though and waves Kanaani back to his feet!#ROC2#Kanaani is rocked!
Barnes flashes Kanaani a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Kanaani's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Kanaani crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Barnes punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vic Barnes!
An out of breath and clearly excited Vic Barnes thanked Voodoo Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
WVT 18: Halo v Knox
Date: Jul 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barnes.
Silva misses with a wild body shot.
Silva takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses.
Silva throws a jab but it's blocked by Barnes.
Silva cracks Barnes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Silva checks a leg kick.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes.
Silva scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barnes doesn't seem bothered though.
Silva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barnes.
Silva misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Barnes moves into the clinch.
Barnes stops a takedown attempt from Silva.
#TD#
Silva has hold of one of Barnes's legs. Barnes is fighting the takedown attempt but Silva gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Barnes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Silva slips nicely into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Silva winds up and cracks Barnes with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Barnes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Silva content to control rather than advance. #T1#
Barnes is not content to let Silva control the position.
Barnes wants to improve his position but Silva is controlling well.
Silva is trying to control. Barnes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Silva lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Silva has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Barnes is in a horrible position here. Silva smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Silva tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Barnes is squirming around, avoiding Silva's attempts to control the action.
Silva working Barnes over with strikes here.
Barnes is looking to get to half guard.
Barnes bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Silva is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Alpha Brasil that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Silva 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.
Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Silva is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes has hold of Silva's hands but Silva slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Silva is looking for a kimura here.
#T3#
Silva lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Barnes is defending against the submission attempts here by Silva.
Barnes trying to hold on to Silva's head to control him but Silva postures up.
#SUB#
Silva is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Barnes pushes Silva off looking to stand but Silva dives back in and keeps control.
Silva is trying to control the action in half guard but Barnes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Barnes is trying is best to control the position here. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Silva is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Barnes is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silva wants to control but Barnes is keeping him busy.
Barnes looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva working Barnes over with strikes.
Silva lands with a punch from half guard. #ROC#Barnes is rocked!
Silva lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Barnes is still in real trouble! Can Silva finish him?
Silva content to control rather than advance.
Silva has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Barnes is trying to get back to full guard.
Silva stalling.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Silva lands a nice short elbow.
Silva controlling the pace.
Silva lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Barnes quite badly. Barnes pulls Silva in close trying to recover. Silva postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Barnes on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Barnes doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Silva!
A relieved looking Alex Silva thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
WVT 11: Newton v Lemieux
Date: Jun 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Bronson swinging wildly here.
Barnes went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barnes.
Barnes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bronson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bronson misses with a wild combination.
Barnes closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT#It looks like Keith Bronson has been cut.
Bronson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Barnes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barnes half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bronson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bronson throws a big shot that misses.
Barnes misses with a shot to the body
and Bronson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Barnes. Bronson shrugs it off though.
A punch combination from Bronson misses.
Barnes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bronson throws a looping overhand right but Barnes ducks down to avoid it.
Barnes is looking to score with low kicks.
It seemed like Bronson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barnes misses with a series of wild punches.
A countering left hand to the body from Bronson misses.
Bronson throws a looping overhand right but Barnes ducks down to avoid it.
Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barnes throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Barnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bronson was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnes.
Barnes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bronson.
Bronson avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T2#
Bronson misses with a wild body shot.
Barnes connects with a right hand. Bronson shakes it off.
Barnes misses with a few strikes there.
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 thumps Bronson with a low kick.
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 showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bronson.
Bronson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bronson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barnes throws a leg kick but Bronson checks it.
Bronson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Good shot there by Bronson.#KD#
Barnes lands a left and a right that send Bronson crashing to the mat, dazed. Barnes thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Bronson is rocked!
Barnes misses with a straight left. #T3#
Barnes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Keith Bronson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barnes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bronson scores with a shot to the body.
Barnes with a nice cross.
Barnes blocks a jab.
Barnes misses with a hook.
Barnes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bronson throws out the jab.
Good leg kick by Barnes.
Bronson throws a body shot but no joy.
Barnes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No joy there for Bronson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barnes tries to counter with a takedown but Bronson is quick to defend against it.
Barnes connects with the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barnes. Bronson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bronson throws a nice looking combination but Barnes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T4#
Bronson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barnes was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bronson connects with a body shot that sends Barnes's belly button to the back.
Barnes throws a half hearted mid kick.
Barnes misses with a head kick.
Bronson throws a right hand that Barnes ducks under and follows up with a left that Barnes also avoids with ease.
Barnes misses with an uppercut. Bronson saw that one coming.
Barnes motions for Bronson to come forward. Barnes throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bronson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.
Bronson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barnes is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Barnes misses with a kick to the body.
Bronson throws a shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barnes.
Bronson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vic Barnes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Keith Bronson'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.#R2#
Barnes slips a jab and a cross from Bronson.
Barnes throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bronson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Barnes misses with a wild combination.
Barnes will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Barnes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bronson.
Barnes throws a shot from downtown. Bronson moves away and avoids it.
Bronson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barnes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barnes seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Vic Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronson misses with an uppercut
#CL#
and Barnes moves into the clinch.
Bronson blocks a body shot from Barnes. #BC#
Barnes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barnes lands a head kick. Bronson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bronson just misses with a punch to the body.
Barnes needs to keep his hands up - Bronson had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Bronson thuds his right hand into Barnes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vic Barnes is winning the standup battle so far.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Barnes lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bronson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bronson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Barnes throws a body shot but no joy.
Bronson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barnes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bronson.#ROC2#Barnes is rocked!
Bronson is stalking Barnes. Barnes circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Bronson, and it's lights out! Barnes really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Keith Bronson! |
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Event:
WVT 4: Maestre v Motts
Date: May 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Barnes.
It seemed like Barnes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Takeishi doesn't manage to clinch there - Barnes circles away.
Takeishi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barnes counters with a head kick.
Takeishi throws a hook to the side of Barnes's head but Barnes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Takeishi backs off Barnes throws a huge counter combo but Takeishi manages to avoid it all.
Takeishi throws a hook but Barnes blocks it.
Nice uppercut lands for Takeishi. That snapped Barnes's head back.
Barnes throws an overhand right that lands on Takeishi's shoulder, as Takeishi tries to avoid the shot.
Takeishi misses with an uppercut
and Barnes counters with a nice body kick.
Barnes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Takeishi misses with an uppercut.
Barnes slips under a jab from Takeishi.
Barnes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barnes misses with a body shot.
Takeishi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Takeishi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takeishi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barnes. Barnes obviously looking to wear him down.
Takeishi is looking to clinch but Barnes is avoiding it.
Takeishi throws a looping overhand right but Barnes ducks down to avoid it.
Takeishi throws the left hand but Barnes avoids the punch easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnes slips a jab from Takeishi.#T1#
Barnes moves away from the strike by Takeishi.
Takeishi swings widly with a right hand
and Barnes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Takeishi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barnes.
Takeishi moves to clinch but Barnes breaks away
and Barnes counters with a head kick. That will keep Takeishi thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Mitsugu Takeishi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Takeishi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Takeishi misses with a left hand
and Barnes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Takeishi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Some wild striking there from Barnes.
Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barnes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Takeishi.
Barnes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL#
Takeishi clinches up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Takeishi - that landed with a thud.
#T2#
Barnes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Takeishi misses with a punch on the inside.
Barnes is trying to break the clinch but Takeishi is controlling him.
Takeishi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Barnes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barnes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Takeishi's sensitive parts.
Barnes slips under a jab from Takeishi.
Barnes misses with a few strikes there.
Mitsugu Takeishi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Takeishi instigates a clinch.
Barnes pressing his opponent against the cage.
Takeishi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Barnes breaks the clinch.
Barnes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Takeishi scores with a sloppy right hand. Barnes should have avoided that one.
Takeishi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Barnes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T3#
Takeishi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A counter left hand to the body from Takeishi misses its target.
Barnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takeishi was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnes.
Takeishi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barnes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barnes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Takeishi.
Takeishi doesn't manage to clinch there - Barnes circles away.
Barnes slips under a jab from Takeishi.#KD2#
Barnes lands a big head kick that sends Takeishi tumbling to the mat! Barnes takes a step backwards and waves Takeishi back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like Mitsugu Takeishi has been cut.
Barnes swings away with a body shot that misses
and Barnes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barnes takes one to the chin there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takeishi throws a hook to the side of Barnes's head but Barnes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barnes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Takeishi darts in and clinches Barnes up against the cage.
Takeishi is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Barnes's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Takeishi lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barnes.
Barnes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Takeishi throws a punch but it's blocked by Barnes.
A frustrated look appears on Barnes's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Barnes is trying to break free.#T4#
Takeishi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Barnes looks winded!
Takeishi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barnes backwards.
Takeishi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Takeishi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barness head. #ROC#Barnes is rocked!
Takeishi misses with some punches.
Barnes is still on wobbly legs! Can Takeishi finish him?
Takeishi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Takeishi working aggressively here.
Takeishi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takeishi unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Barnes! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Takeishi is unloading with more strikes now! Barnes drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mitsugu Takeishi!
A victorious Mitsugu Takeishi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
WVT 2: Puto v Svyatogor
Date: May 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Flint tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
Flint rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barnes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice shot lands for Barnes.#CUT#It looks like Hukkelberry Flint has been cut.
Barnes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Flint is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Barnes throws a chopping leg kick but Flint manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Flint works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Flint is defended easily by Barnes.
Barnes is looking to chop away at Flint's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flint uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot 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.
Flint uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
Barnes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Flint. That did some damage!
Flint takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Barnes throws a right hand that Flint ducks under and follows up with a left that Flint also avoids with ease.#T1#
Barnes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Flint avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barnes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Barnes works Flint's body with a nice hook.
Barnes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Flint scores with a punch to the head.
Barnes scores with a hook.
No joy there for Barnes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barnes scoring well with a low kick there.
A combination from Flint does no damage.
Barnes throws a big counter combination but Flint scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Flint looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barnes missing with a left hand there. Flint was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Flint is looking to clinch.
As Flint tries to get set, Barnes tries to push him back and clinch up but Flint manages to avoid the attempt.#T2#
Barnes throws a head kick but Flint moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Barnes lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Flint has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Flint and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And Flint tries to counter it with a takedown but Barnes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Barnes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Barnes is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Flint scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Barnes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Barnes throws a combination. Flint tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Flint catches Barnes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Barnes feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Flint collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Vic Barnes!
Vic Barnes gave a mention to Voodoo Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
ENIGMA 94
Date: Apr 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Barnes takes a jab right on the kisser.
Barnes throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
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 throws a body punch but Kodjia moves out of range.
Barnes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Barnes fails to land with a series of punches.
Kodjia throws a lazy uppercut
and Barnes counters with a left to the body.
Kodjia finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Barnes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kodjia misses with an uppercut. Barnes saw that one coming.#CL2#
Kodjia has managed to clinch.
Barnes tries to circle away but Kodjia has him pinned against the cage.
Barnes looking to slow down the pace here.
Kodjia lands a good knee to the midsection. Barnes won't want to take too many of those.
Barnes misses with a punch to the body.
Kodjia on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Barnes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Barnes struggles to land a body shot inside as Kodjia controls his hands.
A short left from Kodjia.
Barnes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Barnes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Barnes throws a body punch but Kodjia moves out of range.
Kodjia tries to move into range but Barnes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT#It looks like Sammy Kodjia has been cut.
Barnes misses with a wild body shot.
Kodjia steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Barnes.
Barnes shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A jab from Kodjia misses.
Kodjia scores with a hook to the body. Barnes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
Kodjia moves into range and clinches up with Barnes.
Kodjia scores a nice knee to the body.
Kodjia scores with a shoulder strike.
Barnes is breathing heavily.
Barnes is trying to break free.
Barnes tries to stall but Kodjia uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Barnes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kodjia lands a knee to the body.
A short right from Kodjia on the inside.
Kodjia landing knees to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kodjia scores a nice knee to the body.
Kodjia lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kodjia lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC2#Barnes is rocked!
Kodjia lands a body punch.
Oh Barnes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kodjia working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kodjia digs a right hand into Barnes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Barnes's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Kodjia - that landed with a thud.
Kodjia lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Kodjia stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kodjia creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Barnes's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Barnes drops to his knees and Kodjia pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sammy Kodjia! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 87
Date: Mar 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Barnes connects with a body shot that sends Theriault's belly button to the back.
Some wild striking there from Theriault.
A leg kick checked by Barnes.
Barnes looks to score with a jab to the body but Theriault is just out of range.
Barnes thumps Theriault with a low kick.
Barnes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Theriault uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barnes.
No joy there for Theriault, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barnes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Barnes displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2#It looks like Jean Yves Theriault has been cut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Theriault.
Theriault cracks Barnes with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Theriault lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A cross from Theriault lands.
Theriault misses with a lunging right hand
and Barnes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Theriault with a nice cross.
Barnes is looking to slow Theriault down with leg kicks.
Theriault misses with an uppercut. Barnes saw that one coming.#T1#
Barnes throws a right and a left that Theriault avoids nicely.
Barnes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Barnes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barnes throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jean Yves Theriault seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Barnes! Theriault is out on his feet! Barnes rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Theriault is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Theriault is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vic Barnes!
Vic Barnes managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Voodoo Nutrition, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 81
Date: Feb 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Barnes checks a leg kick.
Thorsby keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A combination from Barnes does no damage.
Thorsby throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thorsby keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Thorsby looks to land a right hand but Barnes moved out of range.
Thorsby takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A swing and a miss from Barnes.
Barnes throws a sloppy body shot
and Thorsby cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thorsby throws an off balance right hand
enabling Barnes to counter with a crisp jab.
Thorsby tries to score with a low kick but Barnes moves his leg out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes throws a leg kick
and Thorsby cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thorsby checks a low kick from Barnes.
Thorsby connects with a crisp jab.
Thorsby tries to clinch there but Barnes circles away.
Barnes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thorsby.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thorsby! But no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Barnes misses with a straight left.
Barnes avoids the body shot from Thorsby.
Thorsby takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thorsby moves out of range as Barnes strikes.
Barnes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
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 swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thorsby moves away.
Thorsby ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thorsby looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A low kick from Barnes misses
and Thorsby counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barnes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thorsby uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barnes.
Thorsby swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barnes misses with an uppercut.
Thorsby dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thorsby ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T2#
Thorsby connects with a looping right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Thorsby to counter with a crisp jab.
Thorsby is looking to land body kicks.
Thorsby throws a sloppy body shot
and Barnes counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thorsby has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Thorsby slips under a jab from Barnes.
Barnes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barnes throws a head kick but Thorsby moves out of range.
Thorsby 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.
Thorsby just misses with a punch to the body.
Barnes throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL2#
Thorsby takes the fight into the clinch.
Barnes wants to get back to striking at distance but Thorsby won't allow it.
Thorsby is struggling to control the position.
Barnes is looking to break free of the clinch but Thorsby has double underhooks.
The referee calls for Thorsby to work.
#T3#
Barnes letting Thorsby take a breather here.
Barnes working hard to break the clinch.
Thorsby digs a right hand into Barnes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Barnes's gas tank.
Barnes tries to break the clinch but Thorsby is controlling the position.
Barnes is trying to break free.
A shot in the inside from Thorsby.
Barnes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Barnes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Barnes manages to break the clinch.
Thorsby has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A jab from Barnes misses.
Jab from Barnes.
Thorsby lands a jab to the nose.
Barnes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A swing and a miss from Barnes.
Thorsby slips a jab from Barnes.#T4#
Thorsby swings for the body but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes throws a body punch but Thorsby moves out of range.
Thorsby throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Barnes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thorsby is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Barnes had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#CL2#
Thorsby drives through and clinches with Barnes against the cage.
Barnes tries to break free but Thorsby pushes him back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Thorsby lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Barnes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thorsby will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thorsby misses with a straight left.
Thorsby scores with a hook to the body. Barnes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thorsby throws a leg kick but Barnes moved away.
Barnes tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Thorsby is able to avoid easily.
Thorsby now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Barnes misses with a left hand
letting Thorsby counter with a right hand.
Barnes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thorsby connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Barnes scrambles back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Svend Thorsby will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Barnes digs a good body shot into Thorsby's ribs.
Barnes is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Thorsby's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Barnes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thorsby scores with a nice right hand.
#ROC2#Barnes is rocked!
Barnes swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Thorsby counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Svend Thorsby!
Svend Thorsby decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CMMA 183
Date: Nov 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Barnes jabs Gouveia to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Barnes scores with a jab to the head.
Barnes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barnes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gouveia shoots in and drives through. Barnes sprawls well.
Barnes misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Gouveia counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Barnes!
Barnes sneaks out the side door and pushes Gouveia away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Vic Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gouveia avoids the body shot from Barnes.
Gouveia changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gouveia takes a jab right on the kisser.
No joy there for Barnes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gouveia tries to counter with a clinch but Barnes shakes him off and moves away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Barnes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Barnes uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gouveia has time to react.
Gouveia looks for a takedown but Barnes sprawls well.
We've been told by Barnes's head coaches at Mentor Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Barnes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gouveia circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice uppercut lands for Barnes. That snapped Gouveia's head back.
Barnes lands with a thumping leg kick.
Barnes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gouveia. Gouveia circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Barnes misses with a wild combination.
Gouveia wants to counter with a clinch but Barnes pushes him away.
Barnes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnes sets himself, and Gouveia steps forward looking for the clinch! Barnes avoids it this time.
Barnes lands a really nice looking cross but Gouveia seems unphased.
Barnes throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL2#
and Gouveia counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Barnes breaks from the clinch.
Gouveia tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Barnes swivels and escapes.
Vic Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pascal Gouveia.#T2#
Gouveia slips under a jab.
Gouveia on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Barnes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That kick from Barnes tenderised Gouveia's leg. Gouveia is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barnes scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Barnes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A lazy left from Barnes finds it's target.
Barnes is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Barnes lands a nice shot that snaps Gouveia's head back.
Barnes throws a right and a left that Gouveia avoids nicely.
Barnes paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A leg kick checked by Gouveia.
Gouveia tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T3#
Barnes misses with the combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gouveia.
No luck for Gouveia with that takedown attempt. #KD#
Barnes drops Gouveia with a beautiful combination! Gouveia stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Barnes is looking for the KO!
Barnes rushes Gouveia with punches - Gouveia moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Gouveia goes down! Barnes follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vic Barnes!
Vic 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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Event:
CMMA 160 Camara v Ferkingstad
Date: Sep 19, 2021 |
#R1#
Turgeon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Turgeon throws a series of punches but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Turgeon throws a shot from downtown. Barnes moves away and avoids it.
Barnes steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circle momentarily. Turgeon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Turgeon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barnes.
Turgeon swings for the body but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Turgeon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Barnes scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Barnes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Turgeon thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've been informed that Barnes has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Barnes stuns Turgeon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes throws a shot from downtown. Turgeon moves away and avoids it.
Turgeon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barnes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A good leg kick by Barnes.
Barnes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1#
Barnes lands a nice shot that snaps Turgeon's head back.
Turgeon slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Turgeon misses the target.
Barnes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turgeon.
A jab from Turgeon misses.
Barnes is looking to slow Turgeon down with leg kicks.
Barnes throws a nice looking combination but Turgeon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Turgeon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Turgeon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barnes.
Turgeon is looking to counter punch.
Barnes misses with a wild body shot.
Turgeon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Barnes connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Turgeon scrambles back to his feet.
Barnes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Turgeon rather than just go for the knockout.
Barnes works Turgeon's body with a nice hook.
Barnes lands a nice shot to the body.
#T2#
Turgeon throws a looping overhand right but Barnes ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turgeon moves away.
Turgeon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barnes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Turgeon appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Turgeon tries to clinch up
and Barnes counters with a low kick, right behind Turgeon 's knee.
Barnes scores with a jab to the body.
Barnes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turgeon.
Barnes connects with a body shot.
Barnes's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Barnes duly obliges.
Turgeon throws the left hand but Barnes avoids the punch easily.
Turgeon throws a big shot that misses.
Turgeon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes.
#T3#
Barnes lands a jab to Turgeon's midsection.
Barnes lands a jab to Turgeon's midsection.
Good leg kick by Barnes.
Vic Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes catches Turgeon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT2#It looks like Patrick Turgeon has been cut.
A jab lands there for Barnes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barnes.
Barnes tries to bum rush Turgeon with a series of wild strikes but Turgeon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Turgeon scores with a body shot.
Barnes misses with a body shot.
Barnes's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Barnes duly obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sloppy strikes from Barnes. Those never looked like landing.
Barnes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Barnes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turgeon.#T4#
Barnes is looking to slow Turgeon down with leg kicks.
Turgeon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Turgeon.
Turgeon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Turgeon looks to clinch
and Barnes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Turgeon blocks a head kick by Barnes.
It looked like Turgeon was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Barnes.
Barnes lands a jab to the head.
Turgeon thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've been told by Turgeon's head coaches at Cope's that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Barnes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Turgeon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Turgeon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barnes throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Barnes cracks a nice hook into Turgeon's ribs.
Barnes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turgeon.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vic Barnes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Patrick Turgeon's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Good shot there by Turgeon.
Turgeon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barnes.
Turgeon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barnes.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Turgeon might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Barnes lands with a good body shot.
Turgeon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barnes. Barnes obviously looking to wear him down.
Barnes just misses with a punch to the body.
Barnes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Turgeon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Turgeon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turgeon. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes throws a leg kick
and Turgeon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Turgeon drops Barnes with a naaaaasty hook - Barnes is in real trouble here! Turgeon dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patrick Turgeon! |
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Event:
CMMA 150 Abner v Hallbjornsson
Date: Aug 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Dankovich feints and then cracks Barnes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barnes down.
Barnes throws an overhand right that lands on Dankovich's shoulder, as Dankovich tries to avoid the shot.
Dankovich appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dankovich buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Barnes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dankovich. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've been told by Barnes's head coaches at Mentor Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dankovich cracks Barnes with an open hand slap.
Dankovich throws a leg kick
and Barnes counters with a nice kick to the body.
Barnes moves out of range of the strikes.
Dankovich throws out a loose jab but Barnes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dankovich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
Dankovich throws the kick towards the body but Barnes avoids it.
Barnes went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dankovich turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dankovich missing with a left hand there. Barnes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A cross from Dankovich lands.#T1#
Barnes lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Dankovich.
Dankovich swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barnes.#CL2#
Dankovich has Barnes up against the cage in a clinch.
Dankovich lands a left hand.
Barnes is trying to push Dankovich away but Dankovich has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dankovich lands a body punch.
Barnes blocks a body shot from Dankovich.
Barnes tries to circle away but Dankovich has him pinned against the cage.
Dankovich lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dankovich lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barnes backwards.
Barnes tries to break the clinch but Dankovich is controlling the position.
Barnes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dankovich misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barnes.
Dankovich throws a punch but it's blocked by Barnes.
Barnes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dankovich creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barnes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dankovich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barnes avoids a wild elbow strike from Dankovich.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dankovich. #CUT2#It looks like Vic Barnes has been cut.
Dankovich lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dankovich creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#Barnes is rocked!
Dankovich throws a head punch that misses.
Oh Barnes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dankovich misses with a punch on the inside.
Barnes seems to have got his legs back now.
Dankovich scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Barnes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dankovich avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dankovich with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barnes throws a hook but Dankovich avoids it easily.
Anzor Dankovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dankovich scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Barnes blocks the body kick.
Dankovich scores with a leg kick.
#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Barnes. Dankovich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dankovich smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dankovich has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Barnes finds it's way round the side to connect with Dankovich's head.
Barnes throws a low kick, looking for Dankovich's leg but Dankovich calmly moves out of range. #CL2#
Dankovich takes the fight into the clinch.
Dankovich unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Barnes! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Dankovich is unloading with more strikes now! Barnes drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anzor Dankovich!
Anzor Dankovich decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
CMMA 137 Kitsuragi v Tavares
Date: Jul 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Magomedov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Barnes tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL2#
Magomedov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Magomedov lands with a right to the head.
Barnes is trying to break the clinch but Magomedov is controlling him.
Barnes is trying to push Magomedov away but Magomedov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Barnes breaks the clinch.
Barnes misses with a leg kick #TD2#
so Magomedov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Barnes being controlled here, momentarily.
Magomedov is pushing down on Barnes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Barnes is fighting to maintain full guard but Magomedov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ground and pound from Magomedov.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
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.
Magomedov working Barnes over with strikes. #T1#
Magomedov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Barnes trying to control from the bottom.
Barnes is trying to get back to full guard.
Magomedov winds up and cracks Barnes with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Magomedov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Barnes wants to improve his position but Magomedov is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov controlling the action here.
Magomedov wants to take a breather but Barnes is having none of it.
Barnes wants to get back to his feet.
Magomedov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Magomedov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Magomedov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Barnes with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #ROC2#Barnes is rocked!
Magomedov drops an elbow to the side of Barnes's head.
Oh Barnes is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Magomedov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Magomedov is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Barnes is hurt! He's hurt bad - Magomedov fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Barnes from any more punishment! Congratulations to Magomedov! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maksud Magomedov!
Our winner, Maksud Magomedov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CMMA 126 Adam v Obaminator
Date: Jul 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Barnes looks to land a combination but Wayne avoids it well.
Wayne scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Barnes moves out of range of the strikes.
Wayne moves out of range of the leg kick from Barnes.
Wayne fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Barnes on the side of the head.
Barnes slips a straight right by Wayne.
Barnes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wayne.
A little feinted left hand from Barnes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Anthony Wayne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wayne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnes moves away.
Barnes moves out of range of the strikes.
Barnes avoids the body shot from Wayne.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barnes.
Wayne throws a jab when Barnes was well out of range.
Wayne missing with a left hand there. Barnes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wayne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Wayne.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Wayne misses the target.
A leg kick checked by Barnes.
Wayne throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barnes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wayne misses with a leg kick
and Barnes counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wayne darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wayne misses with a hook. Barnes ducked under it nicely.
Barnes throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Wayne counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #KD2#
Wayne lands a big head kick that sends Barnes tumbling to the mat! Wayne takes a step backwards and waves Barnes back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like Vic Barnes has been cut.
Barnes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wayne scores with a leg kick.
BOOM! Wayne lands a beautiful left hook that drops Barnes. Barnes tries to recover but Wayne is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Barnes lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Wayne!
Anthony Wayne really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that HELLBENT logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
CMMA 115 Lafayette v Barkley
Date: Jun 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Connolly throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice shot lands for Barnes.
Connolly shoots for a takedown but Barnes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Barnes lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT2#It looks like North Connolly has been cut.
Connolly swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Barnes to counter with a crisp jab.
Connolly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barnes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barnes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Connolly takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Barnes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Connolly falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barnes counters with a left and a right that stings Connolly.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barnes throws a one two combo.
Barnes lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Barnes is looking to slow Connolly down with leg kicks. #T1#
Connolly throws a right hand that Barnes ducks under and follows up with a left that Barnes also avoids with ease.
Barnes jabs Connolly to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Barnes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Barnes lands a glancing blow to the side of Connolly's head.
Barnes moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice body punch from Barnes.
Barnes is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Connolly misses with a shot to the body
and Barnes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Connolly moves in looking to clinch but Barnes pushes him off.
Connolly shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Barnes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A head kick by Connolly misses
and Barnes counters with a left and a right that stings Connolly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Connolly misses with a combination
and Barnes counters with a nice uppercut.
Barnes has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Barnes scores with a shot to the body.
#T2##KD2#
Barnes lands a big head kick that sends Connolly tumbling to the mat! Barnes takes a step backwards and waves Connolly back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Connolly is rocked!
Barnes cracks Connolly with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vic Barnes!
An out of breath and clearly excited Vic Barnes thanked Voodoo Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
CMMA 105: Contenders I
Date: May 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Barnes connects with a solid leg kick.
Lavicci with a lazy takedown attempt
and Barnes counters with a straight right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Barnes.
Lavicci misses with a takedown
and Barnes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lavicci closes this distance looking for a takedown but Barnes circles away.
Vic Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Lavicci.
A nice leg kick from Barnes, right into the meat of the thigh.
Anthony Lavicci seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lavicci looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A good leg kick by Barnes.
Lavicci fails with the takedown
enabling Barnes to counter with a crisp jab.
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 throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barnes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Barnes!
#CUT#It looks like Anthony Lavicci has been cut.
Lavicci takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T1#
Lavicci has his takedown stuffed
and Barnes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Barnes thumps Lavicci with a low kick.
Barnes with a nice cross.
Barnes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lavicci's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Barnes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barnes scores with a one two! Lavicci had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Barnes jabs at Lavicci's body.
Lavicci stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barnes.
Lavicci takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnes scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Barnes with a nice calf kick.
Barnes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lavicci at a distance.
Lavicci fails with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Barnes digs a good body shot into Lavicci's ribs.
Lavicci doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Barnes counters with a straight right hand.
Barnes moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lavicci fails with the takedown
and Barnes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lavicci looks winded!
Barnes lands a nice shot to the body.
Lavicci stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barnes.
Barnes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lavicci shoots and misses
and Barnes counters with a head kick. That will keep Lavicci thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Crunch! Barnes slams his shin into Lavicci's torso.
Lavicci misses with a takedown attempt
and Barnes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T3#
Lavicci get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Lavicci stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Barnes runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vic Barnes!
Vic Barnes made sure to mention his sponsor, Voodoo Nutrition in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
CMMA 98 Donovan vs Pitt
Date: Apr 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Barnes misses with a low kick as Penn jumps back.
Penn takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Penn 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 jabs at Penn's body.
Barnes digs a good hook to Penn's body.
A head kick from Barnes lands but Penn takes it in his stride. #CUT#It looks like Colin Penn has been cut.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barnes backing away here, and Penn unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Barnes is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Barnes lunges at Penn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Penn's hand.
Barnes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Barnes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And Penn tries to counter it with a takedown but Barnes pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
Barnes throws a series of punches but Penn moves out of range.
Barnes throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Penn's head.
Penn takes one on the button.
Barnes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Barnes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Penn takes one on the button.
Barnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Penn was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnes.
And Penn tries to counter it with a takedown but Barnes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
No joy there for Barnes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barnes throws out a leg kick but Penn moves out of range and Barnes only half commits.
Barnes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Penn takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good leg kick by Barnes.
Barnes throws a chopping leg kick but Penn manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Penn tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Barnes paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Barnes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Penn feints the counter takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Penn. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barnes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Penn throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Barnes's waist but Barnes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Penn off to one side.
Barnes misses with a two punch combination.
#T3#
Penn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Penn drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Barnes defends it well.
Penn scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barnes in his tracks.
Barnes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Penn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barnes can pounce on him.
Barnes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Penn.
Barnes misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Penn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Barnes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Penn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vic Barnes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Barnes tries to bum rush Penn with a series of wild strikes but Penn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Penn slips under a jab from Barnes.
Barnes throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Penn counters with a shoot takedown. Barnes fights it but they end up in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully.
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 is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Penn controlling from the top position.
Barnes on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Barnes tries to get out of the position.
Barnes trying to keep a closed guard but Penn is proving a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vic Barnes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Colin Penn's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Barnes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Penn's hands.
Barnes keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A jab from Barnes does it's job there.
Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Penn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Penn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barnes scores with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Penn shoots and misses
and Barnes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A left lands for Barnes.
Vic Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
A good leg kick by Barnes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barnes.
Barnes throws a head kick that half lands.
Barnes scores with a body shot.
Barnes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Penn can do to turn this around?
Barnes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Penn changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Barnes misses with a two punch combination.
Penn let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Barnes tries to bum rush Penn with a series of wild strikes but Penn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barnes throws the left hand but Penn avoids the punch easily.
Penn feints the counter takedown.
Penn avoids the head kick by Barnes.
#T2#
Penn dips to his left and cracks Barnes with an uppercut!
Penn slips a straight right by Barnes.
Barnes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barnes lands with an uppercut that bounces Penn off the cage and back into range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Penn or perhaps it was just good defense by Barnes, which made it look bad.
Barnes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Penn is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Barnes misses with a few strikes there.
#T3#
Barnes misses with a few strikes there.
Penn feints the counter takedown.
Barnes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Penn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barnes. That's going to slow Penn down.
Barnes tests Penn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vic Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Barnes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Penn! But no joy.
Penn gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Barnes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T4#
Penn throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range.
Penn throws a poor cross that misses
and Barnes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barnes connects with the punch.
Penn fails with a takedown attempt.
Vic Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colin Penn.
Barnes will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Penn with the counter takedown but Barnes avoids it easily.
Penn walks forward, straight into a front kick from Barnes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barnes wants it to stay on the feet.
Penn is breathing heavily.
Barnes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Penn.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vic Barnes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Colin Penn's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Barnes misses with the combination.
Penn throws out a counter right but Barnes avoids it with no problem.
Barnes scores with a jab to the body.
Barnes with a jab.
Penn's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Penn tries to land a leg kick but Barnes saw it coming and moves away.
Barnes scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Barnes lands with a cross.
Barnes scores with a body shot.
Penn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Barnes connects with a single shot there.
Barnes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Penn ducks right into an uppercut from Barnes.
Penn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Barnes lands a front kick.
Barnes throws a combination. Penn tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Vic Barnes is winning the standup battle so far.
Barnes swings for the body but Penn moves out of range.
Penn has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
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.
Barnes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#ROC#Penn is rocked!#T2#
Barnes is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Barnes shuts the power down on Penn. Lights out, game over! Barnes is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vic Barnes!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Vic Barnes made sure he mentioned Voodoo Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
In defeat, Colin Penn stepped up to the mic, saying 'Oh well. Not a bad loss the guy beat me tonight, I don't feel bad.'. |
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Event:
CMMA 88 De Minaur vs Seng
Date: Mar 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Barnes looks to land a combination but Bjornsson avoids it well.
Bjornsson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Barnes lands with a kick to the ribs.
Barnes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've been informed that Barnes has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Bjornsson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#It looks like Eddie Bjornsson has been cut.
A head kick misses from Barnes.
Barnes is looking to chop away at Bjornsson's legs.
Barnes is looking to slow Bjornsson down with leg kicks.
Bjornsson misses with a jab to the body
and Barnes counters with a low kick, right behind Bjornsson 's knee.
Barnes moves out of range of the strikes.
Bjornsson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Barnes takes a jab right on the kisser.
Barnes's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Barnes duly obliges.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Bjornsson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Barnes tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bjornsson is in Barnes's guard.
Bjornsson is looking to work some ground and pound but Barnes has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bjornsson works over Barnes with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Barnes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bjornsson's guard. #REVB#
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Bjornsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bjornsson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bjornsson wants to sweep but no luck.
Bjornsson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Bjornsson postures up and lands a big shot to Barnes's brow. #T2#
Bjornsson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#ES2#
Barnes pushes Bjornsson off and gets back to his feet.
Bjornsson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Bjornsson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnes is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bjornsson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Still in half guard, Bjornsson seems content to control.
Barnes is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Bjornsson jumps into side control!
Barnes is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Barnes wants to get back to his feet.
Bjornsson lands with a punch from half guard. #T3#
Barnes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson lands with a punch from half guard.
Nice strikes from Bjornsson there.
Bjornsson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Barnes is trying to stand.
Bjornsson lands with a punch from half guard. #ROC#Barnes is rocked!
Bjornsson lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Barnes quite badly. Barnes pulls Bjornsson in close trying to recover. Bjornsson postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Barnes on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Barnes doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie Bjornsson! |
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Event:
Byzantium 29
Date: Feb 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Barnes misses with a straight right.
Barnes throws a leg kick but Svyatogor sees it coming and moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Barnes misses
and Svyatogor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses
and Svyatogor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barnes throws a leg kick that is checked
and Svyatogor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A low kick from Barnes is predictable there
and Svyatogor counters with a stiff right hand.
Barnes throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#CL#
Svyatogor has taken the fight to the clinch.
Barnes throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Barnes has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Svyatogor lands a right hand.
Svyatogor can't find room to land a body shot as Barnes controls the action.
Svyatogor effectively controlling the action here.
Svyatogor working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barnes tries to break the clinch but Svyatogor is controlling the position.
Barnes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Svyatogor throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T1#
Svyatogor misses with a punch to the body.
Svyatogor landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Barnes looks winded!
Svyatogor digs a right hand into Barnes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Barnes's gas tank.
Svyatogor lands a shot to the body.
Svyatogor scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Svyatogor.
Svyatogor slows down the pace here.
Svyatogor is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Svyatogor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Barnes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The referee calls for Svyatogor to work.
We've been informed that Barnes has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Svyatogor lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Barnes wants to break free but Svyatogor has control.
Our sources have told us that Svyatogor has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Barnes working hard to break the clinch.
Barnes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Svyatogor digs a right hand underneath Barnes's ribcage. Barnes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Svyatogor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Svyatogor stalling.
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Svyatogor lands a shot to the body.
Svyatogor lands a right hand.
Barnes struggles to land a body shot inside as Svyatogor controls his hands.
Svyatogor unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Svyatogor throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barness head. #ROC#Barnes is rocked!
Svyatogor creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Barnes's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Barnes drops to his knees and Svyatogor pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dimitri Svyatogor!
Dimitri Svyatogor retains his heavyweight title!
Dimitri Svyatogor very nearly forgot to thank Brooklyn Apothecary amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
Byzantium 26
Date: Jan 23, 2021 |
#R1#
A cross from De Vries lands.
De Vries moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
De Vries throws an off balance right hand
and Barnes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Ambroos De Vries has been cut.
De Vries throws a series of strikes that have Barnes backpedaling.
Nice uppercut lands for De Vries. That snapped Barnes's head back.
Barnes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt De Vries.
Barnes fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
De Vries looks to land a combination but Barnes avoids it well.
As De Vries backs away, Barnes returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
De Vries uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barnes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Vries throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barnes.
Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Vries.
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.
De Vries lands a nice looking body shot.
De Vries swings for the body but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes misses with a body shot.
Barnes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Barnes throws a low kick but De Vries avoids it.
It seemed like De Vries was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barnes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Barnes throws a low kick but De Vries moves out of range easily.
Barnes displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Barnes lands a jab to the head.
A punch combination from Barnes misses. #T1#
Barnes looks to land a combination but De Vries avoids it well.
Barnes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barnes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barnes thows a leg kick but De Vries checks it
and De Vries counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barnes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barnes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A shot to the liver by De Vries. Beautiful body shot.
Barnes misses with an uppercut. De Vries saw that one coming.
Barnes feints a jab promting De Vries to slip. Barnes then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. De Vries slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT#That has opened up Ambroos De Vries's cut even more.
Barnes throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice straight punches there by De Vries. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of De Vries.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Vries slips under a jab from Barnes.
Barnes slips a jab from De Vries.
As De Vries backs away, Barnes returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Barnes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Barnes thuds his right hand into De Vries's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Barnes fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but De Vries is out of range.
Barnes tries a head kick but it misses.
Barnes tries to land a body kick
and De Vries makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Barnes moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
De Vries has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Barnes lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
Barnes looks to land a right hand but De Vries moved out of range.
De Vries lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Barnes misses with a series of wild punches.
A leg kick checked by De Vries.
De Vries is looking for the big counter here.
Sloppy strikes from Barnes. Those never looked like landing.
De Vries scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Barnes is looking to score with low kicks.
De Vries throws a head kick that half lands.
Barnes misses with the combination.
De Vries avoids a kick to the body.
Barnes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
De Vries buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Barnes lands with a nice combination. De Vries backs away looking to recover.#CUT#The cut above Ambroos De Vries's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barnes. De Vries does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barnes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barnes is looking to score with low kicks.
Barnes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T3#
Barnes throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Barnes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
De Vries misses with the combination.
De Vries checks a low kick from Barnes.
De Vries jabs at Barnes's body.
Ambroos De Vries seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Barnes misses.
No joy there for De Vries, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
De Vries swings for the body but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
De Vries has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barnes.
De Vries fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barnes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
De Vries misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes.
De Vries takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
De Vries checks a leg kick.
Barnes shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
De Vries throws out a counter right but Barnes avoids it with no problem.
Barnes throws a leg kick but De Vries sees it coming and moves out of range.
It seemed like De Vries was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barnes sizes up De Vries with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T4#
De Vries misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes.
Barnes throws a leg kick
and De Vries counters with a lovely straight right hand!
De Vries walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT#Ambroos De Vries's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Nice straight punches there by De Vries. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of De Vries.
Barnes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Barnes tries to bum rush De Vries with a series of wild strikes but De Vries uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barnes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but De Vries moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barnes walks into a straight right hand from De Vries.
De Vries throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barnes.
A little feinted left hand from Barnes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Vries.
Barnes lands a jab-cross combination.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ambroos De Vries's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Vic Barnes!
Vic Barnes tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
Byzantium 24
Date: Jan 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Tiger misses with a hook.
Tiger looks to land a right hand but Barnes moved out of range.
Barnes tries a quick counter leg kick but Tiger is wise to it.
Tiger takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vic Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barnes lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A punch combination from Tiger misses.
Barnes cracks Tiger with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#KD2#
Barnes feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Tiger sprawling to the canvas! Tiger rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Barnes finish him?!
#ROC2#Tiger is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Tiger - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Barnes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vic Barnes!
Vic Barnes decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Byzantium 20
Date: Dec 11, 2020 |
#R1#
Barnes works the jab nicely.
Barnes thows a leg kick but Farquharson checks it
and Farquharson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Farquharson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Barnes - the referee stops the clock and Farquharson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Barnes. Farquharson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Barnes scores with a jab to the jaw.
Farquharson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barnes.
Farquharson raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Farquharson checks a leg kick nicely.
Farquharson steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Barnes thows a leg kick but Farquharson checks it
and Farquharson counters with a one-two to the body.
Farquharson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Barnes backs off Farquharson throws a huge counter combo but Barnes manages to avoid it all.
Barnes tries to work over Farquharson's front leg with a kick but Farquharson checks it.
Farquharson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Barnes misses with an uppercut. Farquharson saw that one coming.
Barnes tries to score with a low kick but Farquharson moves his leg out of the way.
Barnes throws an off balance right hand
#KD2#
and Farquharson counters with a head kick that drops Barnes to the mat! Barnes scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A clash of legs there as Farquharson blocks the low kick.
A low kick from Barnes is predictable there
and Farquharson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Barnes really felt that one!
We've been told by Barnes's head coaches at Qube MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Farquharson.
Barnes throws a push kick but Farquharson slaps the foot to one side.
Barnes misses with a low kick.
Barnes throws out a loose jab but Farquharson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Farquharson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Barnes throws a body punch but Farquharson moves out of range.
Vic Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barnes tries a head kick but it misses.
Farquharson throws a nice head kick!
Farquharson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A head kick misses from Farquharson.
Farquharson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Farquharson is looking to land body kicks.
Barnes misses with a wild body shot.
Farquharson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Barnes throws a leg kick but Farquharson checks it. #T2#
Barnes throws a leg kick that is checked#KD2#
and Farquharson counters with a head kick that drops Barnes to the mat! Barnes scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#Barnes is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes misses with a few strikes there.
Oh Barnes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barnes throws a leg kick that is checked
and Farquharson counters with a body kick.
Barnes is breathing heavily.
Farquharson and Barnes are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Farquharson throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Barnes into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Farquharson knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Duncan Farquharson!
Our winner, Duncan Farquharson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Byzantium 16
Date: Nov 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tug misses with a wild body shot.
Tug throws a series of punches but Barnes moves out of range.
Tug walks into a stiff left hand from Barnes.#CUT#It looks like Mark Tug has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Barnes lands with a kick to the temple. Tug shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Good leg kick by Barnes.
Tug takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses.
Tug throws a right hand that Barnes ducks under and follows up with a left that Barnes also avoids with ease.
Tug works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tug fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barnes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mark Tug seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Look low, kick high! Barnes uses the oldest trick in the book to send Tug tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Barnes is absolutely delighted - when Tug wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Vic Barnes!
In his post fight interview, Vic Barnes started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Byzantium XI
Date: Oct 17, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jookiba doesn't seem bothered though.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barnes.
We've been informed that Barnes has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Barnes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Barnes with a nice calf kick.#KD2#
Barnes lands a left and a right that send Jookiba crashing to the mat, dazed. Barnes thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Jookiba is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Jumba Jookiba has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Barnes.
Nice body kick there by Barnes.
Barnes moves in close and cracks Jookiba with a massive right hand! Jookiba, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Barnes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vic Barnes!
Vic Barnes decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
RAVEN II
Date: Jun 27, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Fredrick Quinn has been cut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barnes.
Barnes connects with a body shot that sends Quinn 's belly button to the back.
Barnes swinging wildly here.
Barnes throws a body punch but Quinn moves out of range.
Quinn now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Barnes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Barnes misses with a wild combination.
Quinn tries to counter with a clinch but Barnes shakes him off and moves away.
A nice leg kick from Barnes, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barnes digs a good body shot into Quinn 's ribs.
Barnes throws a leg kick but Quinn sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Quinn misses.
Barnes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Quinn 's hands.#T1#
Quinn glances at the clock... BAM! Barnes nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Quinn crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Quinn is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vic Barnes! |
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