Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: WVT 153: Ryoto v Marko
Date: Sep 02, 2023

#R1#
Bowy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Barnes misses with a wild combination.
Bowy throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bowy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barnes takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bowy lands a big head kick that sends Barnes to the canvas! Bowy follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Bowy!
A very excited looking Luke Bowy made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: WVT 142: Mahogany v Creed
Date: Aug 12, 2023

#R1#
Tchusuk 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.
We've been informed that Tchusuk 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.
Tchusuk ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tchusuk scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Barnes lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tchusuk will feel that in the morning.
Barnes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tchusuk finds it's way round the side to connect with Barnes's head.
Barnes pushes Tchusuk away with a front kick.
Barnes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tchusuk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tchusuk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barnes scores with a kick to the midsection.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barnes. #T1#
Barnes lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT#It looks like Kenny Tchusuk has been cut.
Barnes lands with a cross.
Bob Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tchusuk looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barnes misses with a body kick.
Barnes fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tchusuk is out of range.
The crowd cheers as Barnes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tchusuk doesn't seem phased though.
Good leg kick by Tchusuk.
Barnes scores with a hook to the body. Tchusuk takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tchusuk throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range.
Tchusuk misses the jab.#T2#
Barnes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tchusuk.
Tchusuk moves out of range of the body kick from Barnes.
Barnes shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tchusuk eats them both and turns towards Barnes to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tchusuk is looking to land body kicks.
Barnes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tchusuk.
Tchusuk is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Barnes with a body shot.
Barnes gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tchusuk counters with a nice uppercut.
Barnes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tchusuk throws out the jab.
Barnes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tchusuk has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Barnes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tchusuk's sensitive parts. #T3#
Barnes with a nice cross.
Barnes lands a slapping body shot.
Tchusuk throws an off balance right hand
and Tchusuk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tchusuk takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Barnes jabs at Tchusuk's body.
Barnes lands with a slapping head kick.
Tchusuk misses with a lunging right hand
and Barnes counters with a two punch combo. #CUT#That has opened up Kenny Tchusuk's cut even more.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barnes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes is looking to chop away at Tchusuk's legs.
Tchusuk looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Barnes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Barnes throws a solid leg kick but Tchusuk takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Barnes.
A low kick lands for Barnes.
Tchusuk misses with a kick to the body.
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.
Tchusuk moves out of range of the leg kick from Barnes.
Tchusuk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barnes misses with a wild body shot.
Barnes is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tchusuk swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Barnes counters with a nice body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Barnes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kenny Tchusuk's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Barnes slips a jab from Tchusuk.
Barnes lands with a nice body punch.
Barnes throws a series of punches but Tchusuk moves out of range.
Tchusuk misses with a hook
and Barnes counters with a three punch combo that has Tchusuk backing up. Tchusuk nods at Barnes to acknowledge the strikes.
Barnes shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tchusuk eats them both and turns towards Barnes to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Barnes throws a head kick but Tchusuk moves out of range.
Tchusuk looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barnes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnes throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bob Barnes is winning the standup battle so far.
Tchusuk with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Barnes connects with a right hand. Tchusuk shakes it off.#T1#
Donk. Barnes catches Tchusuk right on the button with a cross.
Tchusuk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barnes.
Barnes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tchusuk.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tchusuk. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tchusuk takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Barnes throws a lazy head kick
enabling Tchusuk to counter with a crisp jab.
Good work by Tchusuk as he checks the leg kick.
Tchusuk swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barnes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Barnes misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Tchusuk avoids the body shot from Barnes.
Tchusuk misses with a looping left.
As Tchusuk looks to move away, Barnes throws a big counter combo but Tchusuk just gets out of the way.
Tchusuk takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Barnes gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tchusuk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barnes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
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!
Tchusuk throws a leg kick
letting Barnes counter with a right hand.
Barnes lands with a straight right. Tchusuk didn't see that one coming.
Barnes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3#
Barnes misses with a body shot.
A head kick by Barnes misses
and Tchusuk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tchusuk stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bob Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barnes slips under a jab from Tchusuk.
Tchusuk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Tchusuk.
Barnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tchusuk was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnes.
Barnes takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Barnes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tchusuk can do to turn this around?
Barnes dips to his left and cracks Tchusuk with an uppercut!
Tchusuk lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#ROC2#Barnes is rocked!#T4#
Barnes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barnes with the inside leg kick.
Barnes misses with a wild combination.
Barnes throws a sloppy head kick and Tchusuk moves out of range easily.
Barnes misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tchusuk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barnes misses with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Barnes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kenny Tchusuk's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
A shot to the body from Tchusuk misses
and Barnes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barnes is looking to slow Tchusuk down with leg kicks.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Tchusuk might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Barnes has got the better of the exchanges.
Barnes lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Tchusuk throws a sloppy head kick and Barnes moves out of range easily.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tchusuk's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tchusuk throws the left hand but Barnes avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes slips under a jab from Tchusuk.
Barnes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tchusuk connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Barnes lands a jab to the head.
Barnes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tchusuk tries to land a leg kick but Barnes saw it coming and moves away.
Barnes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Barnes slips a jab from Tchusuk.
Tchusuk throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Barnes takes a swing at Tchusuk's ribcage but misses.
Barnes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barnes throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #T2#
A lazy body kick from Barnes
and Tchusuk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barnes scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Barnes is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes throws a front kick that sends Tchusuk stumbling back into the cage.
Good work by Tchusuk as he checks the leg kick.
Tchusuk is looking to slow Barnes down with leg kicks.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barnes lands a lovely overhand right.
Tchusuk misses with a jab to the body
and Barnes counters with a head kick.
Barnes misses with a head kick.
Tchusuk throws out a counter right but Barnes avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Barnes throws a body kick that misses.
Barnes works over Tchusuk's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT#The cut above Kenny Tchusuk's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Barnes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice defenses there by Barnes.
Barnes was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Barnes looks to land a combination but Tchusuk avoids it well.
Tchusuk feints a counter leg kick.
Barnes keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Barnes looks for the body kick but Tchusuk saw that one coming.
Tchusuk looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tchusuk.#T4#
Barnes misses with a kick to the body.
Barnes misses with a kick to the body
and Tchusuk counters with a straight right hand.
Barnes lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kenny Tchusuk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barnes scores with a nice head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tchusuk throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barnes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barnes works Tchusuk's body with a nice hook.
A punch lands to the side of Tchusuk 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Barnes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Barnes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barnes has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Barnes!
Our winner, Bob Barnes, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: WVT 133: West v Halli
Date: Jul 21, 2023

#R1#
Smithers scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Barnes.
Smithers flicks out a counter leg kick but Barnes steps away.
Smithers throws a jab when Barnes was well out of range.
A quick step to the side and Barnes tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been informed that Smithers 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.
Smithers scores with a body shot. #KD2#
Smithers sends Barnes crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Smithers is motioning to the referee to let Barnes up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Barnes is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Bob Barnes has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smithers is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Smithers shuts the power down on Barnes. Lights out, game over! Smithers is your winner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Carlton Smithers!
A victorious Carlton Smithers thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: WVT 121: Machado v Simone 2
Date: Jun 24, 2023

#R1#
Barnes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Barnes tries to land a body kick
and Barnes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Egomi checks a leg kick nicely.
Egomi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Barnes connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Egomi scrambles back to his feet.
Barnes lands with an overhand left.
A head kick misses from Barnes.
Bob Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick by Barnes misses
and Egomi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A clash of legs there as Egomi blocks the low kick.
Egomi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Egomi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Barnes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Egomi throws out a counter right but Barnes avoids it with no problem.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barnes.
Barnes connects with a leg kick.
Barnes fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Barnes scores with a nice head shot.
Barnes throws a leg kick
and Egomi counters with a body kick that stops Barnes in his tracks momentarily.
Barnes is breathing heavily.
Barnes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Barnes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Egomi looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Barnes misses with a jab, cross combination.
It seemed like Egomi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice straight punches there by Barnes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Barnes.
Egomi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barnes. Barnes obviously looking to wear him down.
Egomi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Egomi moves out of range of the body kick from Barnes.
Egomi unleashes a big counter combination but Barnes bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Egomi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Barnes throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Egomi counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Bob Barnes has been cut.
Barnes lands with a kick to the temple. Egomi shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T3#
A shot to the body from Barnes misses
and Egomi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Barnes thinking.
Barnes throws a leg kick
and Egomi counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Barnes to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Egomi!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Aron Egomi!
During a confident post fight interview, Aron Egomi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: WVT 103: Machado v Fabinho
Date: May 13, 2023

#R1#
Raper chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barnes can pounce on him.
Barnes connects with a body shot that sends Raper's belly button to the back.
Raper throws a body kick that misses.
Barnes let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Raper pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Raper throws a body kick that misses #KD2#
and Barnes counters with a crisp one two that drops Raper! Barnes thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Raper to his feet! Raper is in big trouble!
Raper throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Raper misses with an uppercut.
A slow jab from Raper misses its intended target.
Barnes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Raper.
Barnes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good exchange - Raper coming out on top.
Raper misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Raper throws the left hand but Barnes avoids the punch easily.
Barnes is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Raper with a body shot.
Raper swings away with a body shot that misses
and Barnes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Raper throws a half hearted mid kick.
Raper has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T1#
Raper just misses with a punch to the body.
Raper tries to land a leg kick but Barnes saw it coming and moves away.
Barnes moves out of range of the body kick from Raper.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Raper crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Barnes - the referee stops the clock and Raper gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Barnes. Raper manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Raper swings for the body but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes lands a glancing blow to the side of Raper's head.
Raper throws a solid leg kick but Barnes takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Raper.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barnes.
Raper loads up on a big right hand but Barnes slips the punch.
A countering left hand to the body from Barnes misses.
Raper misses with a hook. Barnes ducked under it nicely.
Raper misses with a wild body shot.
Barnes lands a nice shot that snaps Raper's head back.
Raper takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Barnes checks a leg kick.
Barnes tries to counter by closing the distance.
Barnes avoids the body shot from Raper. #T2#
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Raper.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Raper.
Raper misses with a right hand
and Barnes counters with a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnes slips a jab from Raper.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barnes. That's going to slow Raper down.
Barnes connects with a jab.
Raper throws a right and a left that both miss.
Raper throws a body shot but no joy.
Barnes lands with a hook. Raper tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Raper misses with a right hand
and Barnes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Raper misses with a wild combination.
Raper uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T3#
Raper swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barnes throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Raper.
Barnes scores with a leg kick.
Raper throws a lazy uppercut
and Barnes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Raper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barnes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barnes is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sloppy strikes from Barnes. Those never looked like landing.
Raper tried to score with a low kick but Barnes checks it.
Barnes is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL#
Raper gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Barnes breaks the clinch.
Raper misses with a low kick.
A big left from Raper misses.
Barnes connects with a body shot that sends Raper's belly button to the back.
Raper tries to clinch up
and Barnes counters with a right hand to the body. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raper throws a body kick that misses
and Barnes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barnes throws a right and a left that Raper avoids nicely.
Raper appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Barnes blocks a low kick nicely.
Raper throws a body shot but no joy.
Barnes misses with a wild body shot.
Raper wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Barnes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Raper.
Biff Raper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab by Raper.
Barnes scores with a nice right hand.
Raper lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#ROC#Barnes is rocked!
Raper looks to land a combination but Barnes avoids it well.
Barnes is still on wobbly legs! Can Raper finish him?
Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Raper.
Barnes seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raper tries to land a front kick but Barnes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Both fighters circling a little - Barnes finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Barnes is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Raper had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Raper misses with a body punch
and Barnes counters with a left to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Barnes dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Barnes scores with a one two! Raper had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Raper.
Nice shot by Raper.
Raper misses with a wild body shot.
Barnes unleashes a big counter combination but Raper bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Raper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Raper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raper fails to land with a series of punches.
Raper misses the jab.
And Barnes responds with a good body kick, but Raper manages to step out the way in time.
Raper throws a low kick but it's checked well by Barnes.#CL#
Raper drives through and clinches with Barnes against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Raper breaks the clinch.
Raper throws an off balance right hand #KD2#
and Barnes counters with a crisp one two that drops Raper! Barnes thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Raper to his feet! Raper is in big trouble!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raper throws a hook but Barnes avoids it easily.
Raper tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barnes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barnes throws a wild body kick that Raper sees coming a mile off.
Raper is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Raper tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Raper fails with an attempt to clinch.
A lazy left from Raper finds it's target.
Raper is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Barnes connects with a leg kick.
Barnes throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Raper's head.#CL#
Raper clinches up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Barnes's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Raper manages to break the clinch.
Barnes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barnes moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Raper is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barnes.
Raper tries to clinch up but Barnes circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes misses with a body kick.#T2#
Raper misses with a low kick.
Barnes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Raper has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barnes.
Barnes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Raper swings away with a body shot that misses
and Barnes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barnes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#KD2#
Barnes drops Raper with a beautiful combination! Raper stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Barnes is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Raper is rocked!
Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Raper.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barnes! But no joy.
Bob Barnes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A solid body kick from Barnes.
Barnes lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Barnes stuns Raper with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Raper finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice cross by Barnes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Barnes.#T3#
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Barnes throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Raper is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bob Barnes!
Bob Barnes decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: WVT 86: Surianglek v Marko
Date: Mar 31, 2023

#R1#
Neves stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barnes.
Barnes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Neves.
Neves walks into a stiff left hand from Barnes.#CUT2#It looks like Bruno Neves has been cut.#TD#
Neves 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. Neves is in Barnes's guard.
Neves postures up.
Neves advances to half guard.
Neves wants to control but Barnes is keeping him busy.
Barnes tries to kick Neves off but Neves keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes wants to get back to full guard.
Barnes preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Neves seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barnes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Neves not doing much here.
Neves trying to control from half guard but Barnes is working away. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Barnes leaves Neves with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Barnes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bruno Neves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Neves wobbles Barnes with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Neves dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Barnes to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bruno Neves!
Bruno Neves decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: WVT 84: Vargas v Railio
Date: Mar 24, 2023

#R1#
Barnes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Son.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses
and Son counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Barnes thinking.
Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Son lands with a thumping leg kick.
Barnes throws a nice looking combination but Son bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barnes throws a low kick but Son avoids it.
Barnes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Son looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Son connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Son takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Son avoids a kick to the body.
Barnes misses with a lunging right hand #KD2#
and Son counters with a nice right hand that sends Barnes toppling to the canvas! Barnes scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Son finish him?!#ROC2#Barnes is rocked!
Son lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Barnes head around and knocks him out cold! Son hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hueng Son!
Hueng Son bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: WVT 76: Vargas v Thompson
Date: Mar 03, 2023

#R1#
Barnes tries a head kick but it misses.
Biscuit wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Barnes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Biscuit drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Barnes defends it well.
A head kick misses from Barnes.
Barnes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Barnes throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CUT#It looks like Schmorgen Biscuit has been cut.
Biscuit lands a nice shot that snaps Barnes's head back.
Barnes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Biscuit momentarily.
Biscuit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Barnes tries to bum rush Biscuit with a series of wild strikes but Biscuit uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Biscuit looks to land a left hand but Barnes moved out of range nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Barnes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes misses with a body kick. #T1#
Barnes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Barnes. Those never looked like landing.
Barnes throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Biscuit counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Barnes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Biscuit sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Biscuit throws a big right hand that misses.
Biscuit looking to sit in guard and control but Barnes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Biscuit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2##SUB2#
Biscuit has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barnes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Biscuit is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Biscuit is pulling down on Barnes's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Biscuit is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've been hearing good reports from Barnes's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Biscuit is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barnes defends well.#T3#
Barnes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barnes won't allow Biscuit to sweep him here.
Barnes throwing strikes but missing.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Biscuit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Biscuit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Biscuit looking for a sweep. Not yet Biscuit, not yet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Biscuit connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Biscuit tries to clinch up
and Barnes counters with a series of strikes. Biscuit will be more careful next time no doubt.
Biscuit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barnes.
A right-left combo lands from Barnes.
Barnes wants to slow Biscuit down by chopping away at his legs.
Barnes tries a head kick but it misses.
Bob Barnes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Biscuit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barnes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barnes tries to bum rush Biscuit with a series of wild strikes but Biscuit uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And Biscuit tries to counter it with a takedown but Barnes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Barnes walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Biscuit checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Biscuit will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Barnes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Schmorgen Biscuit'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#
Biscuit ducks under a wild hook from Barnes.
Barnes with a nice calf kick.
Barnes cracks Biscuit with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Barnes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Biscuit.
Barnes throws the left hand but Biscuit avoids the punch easily.
Barnes just misses with a punch to the body.
Biscuit throws a shot to the body.
Bob Barnes is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes misses with an attempted mid kick.
Barnes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Biscuit can do to turn this around?
Barnes moves out of range as Biscuit strikes.
Biscuit misses with an uppercut.
Barnes misses with a head kick.
Biscuit drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Barnes defends it well.#T1#
Barnes misses with the combination.
Biscuit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Biscuit.
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
Biscuit is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Biscuit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barnes.
Barnes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Biscuit avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barnes missing with a left hand there. Biscuit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Biscuit tries to close the distance and clinch but Barnes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barnes lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T2#
Barnes misses with a head kick.
Biscuit has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Barnes shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Barnes scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT#That has opened up Schmorgen Biscuit's cut even more.
Biscuit is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barnes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Barnes tries to land a front kick but Biscuit steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Barnes is looking to slow Biscuit down with leg kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Biscuit back to the cage. Barnes follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Barnes throws a looping overhand right but Biscuit ducks down to avoid it.
Barnes fails to land with a series of punches. #TD2#
Biscuit looking to score a takedown here. Barnes is defending well but Biscuit drives through and ends up in Barnes's guard.
Biscuit landing with the ground and pound. #T3#
Biscuit wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Biscuit working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barnes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Biscuit.
Biscuit stops Barnes from standing up.
Barnes wants to sweep here but Biscuit controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Biscuit from controlling successfully.
Biscuit won't allow Barnes to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Biscuit dives in and grabs Barnes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Barnes pushes down on Biscuit's head and hops out.
Bob Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Schmorgen Biscuit.
Barnes lands with a nice combination. Biscuit backs away looking to recover.
Barnes misses with a two punch combination.
Barnes is looking to land body kicks.
Barnes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bob Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Biscuit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barnes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Biscuit throws a right and a left that both miss.
Biscuit fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barnes avoids it really well and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Barnes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Schmorgen Biscuit's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Biscuit shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Barnes is trying to defend but Biscuit finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Barnes is trying to stand back up but Biscuit is controlling him
Biscuit missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Biscuit is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes is holding on to half guard well.#T1#
Barnes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Biscuit prevents Barnes from getting back to his feet.
Biscuit wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Barnes wants to stand and escape but Biscuit is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Biscuit 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. Biscuit is in Barnes's guard.
Biscuit controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Biscuit wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving. #T2#
Biscuit's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Barnes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Barnes wants to sweep here but Biscuit controlling him for the moment.
Biscuit not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T3#
Biscuit cracks Barnes with a solid left hand.
Biscuit makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Barnes wants to stand and escape but Biscuit is having none of it.
Barnes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Barnes fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Biscuit is out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Biscuit is defended easily by Barnes.
Barnes half committed to a counter leg kick.#TD2#
Biscuit shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Schmorgen Biscuit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Biscuit perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Biscuit throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Barnes pushes Biscuit off looking to stand but Biscuit dives back in and keeps control.
Biscuit wants to control but Barnes is keeping him busy.
Schmorgen Biscuit has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Biscuit.
Biscuit is looking to take a break and control but Barnes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

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

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

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

Event: WVT 68: Edwards v Ignatov
Date: Feb 03, 2023

#R1#
Barnes misses with a body shot.
Barnes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Barnes throws a body shot but no joy.
Barnes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kok counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barnes moves out of range of the leg kick from Kok.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barnes. Kok does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kok blocks a head kick by Barnes.
Kok cracks Barnes with a hook to the temple - Barnes is on wobbly legs here! Kok 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! Kok wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Chew Kok!
Chew Kok decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: WVT 59: Beukeboom v Red Eagle
Date: Jan 01, 2023

#R1#
A jab from Thorsby misses.
Barnes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Thorsby.
Barnes keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Barnes throws an off balance right hand
and Thorsby counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barnes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thorsby looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Barnes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thorsby can pounce on him.
Barnes has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Thorsby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes.
Thorsby blocks a low kick nicely.
Thorsby cracks Barnes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Thorsby shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #KD#
Thorsby throws a left that rocks Barnes and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Thorsby dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Barnes regain composure! #ROC#Barnes is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Thorsby is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Barnes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Barnes is still in real trouble! Can Thorsby finish him?#SUB#
Thorsby is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Barnes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Thorsby thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1#
Barnes is trying to escape the position but Thorsby is controlling the position.
Barnes seems to have recovered his senses.
Barnes parries the strikes from Thorsby easily there. Thorsby is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Barnes to escape.
Barnes seems a little lost for a moment, as Thorsby dominates the positioning.
Barnes tries to buck Thorsby off but Thorsby is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes is not content to let Thorsby control the position.
Barnes is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Thorsby has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Barnes is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Thorsby off and has taken his back!
Barnes throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Barnes somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back. #T2#
Thorsby tries to escape but Barnes has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Barnes tries to keep control of the position but Thorsby is staying busy.
Thorsby tries to roll but Barnes sticks to his back.
Thorsby trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
I really don't envy Thorsby right now.
Barnes struggling to land strikes to the head as Thorsby covers up.
Barnes keeps control of the position as Thorsby tries to break free.
Barnes misses with a punch to the head.
Barnes tries to keep control of the position but Thorsby is staying busy.
You can see the frustration on Thorsby's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Thorsby trying to control the hands but Barnes breaks the grip. #T3#
Barnes missing with punches from the back.
Well, with Barnes on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Thorsby is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Barnes missing with strikes from the back.
Thorsby covering up well and avoiding damage.
Thorsby tries to escape the position.
Thorsby manages to reverse the position and now he's in Barnes's guard. Nice work there by Thorsby.
Barnes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T4#
Barnes passes into half guard.
Barnes wants to take a breather but Thorsby is having none of it.
Barnes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Thorsby wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Barnes prevents Thorsby from improving his position.
Barnes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Thorsby is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Thorsby looking for submissions off his back.
Barnes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Svend Thorsby will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Barnes throws a body kick that misses.
Barnes tries a low kick but Thorsby avoids it.
Thorsby throws a jab but it's blocked by Barnes.
Barnes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thorsby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Barnes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Good work by Barnes as he checks the leg kick.
Barnes motions for Thorsby to come forward. Barnes throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thorsby takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Barnes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorsby just misses with a punch to the body.
Barnes throws a big counter head kick but Thorsby avoids it with no problem.
Thorsby swings for the body but Barnes moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Thorsby. Those never looked like landing.
An inside leg kick lands from Barnes.
Barnes throws a leg kick
and Barnes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Nice body punch from Thorsby.
Svend Thorsby is winning the standup battle so far.
Thorsby throws a leg kick
and Barnes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thorsby throws a lazy right hand but Barnes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thorsby blocks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Thorsby misses.
Barnes tries to work over Thorsby's front leg with a kick but Thorsby checks it.
Barnes scores with a head kick. Thorsby tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Thorsby connects with the punch.
Thorsby avoids a kick to the body.
Barnes misses with a combination
and Thorsby counters with an inside leg kick.
Thorsby looks to land a body kick but Barnes moved away.
Barnes raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T2#
Thorsby is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Svend Thorsby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes misses with a straight right.
Thorsby throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A head kick misses from Barnes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thorsby looks to land a combination but Barnes avoids it well.
Thorsby is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice body punch from Barnes.
Thorsby with a jab.
Thorsby will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barnes slips under a jab from Thorsby.
Barnes throws a shot to the body.
Barnes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barnes takes one on the button.#T3#
Thorsby is looking to slow Barnes down with leg kicks.
Thorsby misses with a leg kick.
Thorsby misses with an attempted mid kick.
Barnes blocks the body kick.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses
enabling Thorsby to counter with a crisp jab.
Thorsby tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barnes lands a nice hook to Thorsby's body. Thorsby takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thorsby throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Barnes on the side of the head.
Barnes misses with a body kick.
Thorsby is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
An inside leg kick from Barnes misses.
Thorsby throwing a counter right hand but Barnes manages to avoid it.
Thorsby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.
Thorsby looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barnes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T4#
Barnes misses with a series of wild punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Thorsby misses the target.
Thorsby swings for the body but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes unleashes a big counter combination but Thorsby bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A low kick from Thorsby is predictable there
and Barnes counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thorsby moves away.
Thorsby on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Thorsby checks the leg kick nicely there.
Thorsby appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A good leg kick by Thorsby.
Good work by Thorsby as he checks the leg kick.
Thorsby misses with a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Barnes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Barnes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Svend Thorsby dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Thorsby takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Thorsby looks to land a body kick but Barnes moved away.
Thorsby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnes moves away.
Barnes blocks the body kick.
Barnes throws a lazy head kick
and Thorsby counters with a straight right hand.
Thorsby takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thorsby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A leg kick checked by Barnes.
Barnes throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorsby slips under a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Thorsby 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 Barnes has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Barnes and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Barnes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Thorsby rather than just go for the knockout.
Thorsby moves out of range of the body kick.
Barnes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T1#
Thorsby getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Barnes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thorsby lands with an uppercut that bounces Barnes off the cage and back into range.
Thorsby tries to work over Barnes's front leg with a kick but Barnes checks it.
Barnes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bob Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barnes throws a looping overhand right but Thorsby ducks down to avoid it.
Thorsby connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Barnes! He's out on his feet! Thorsby rushes in and drops Barnes with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Svend Thorsby!
An out of breath Svend Thorsby thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: WVT 53: Svyatogor v Motts
Date: Dec 09, 2022

#R1#
Barnes lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT#It looks like Ernesto Mathieu has been cut.
Mathieu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mathieu throws a body shot but no joy.
Barnes moves away from the strike by Mathieu.
Barnes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barnes throws a push kick but Mathieu slaps the foot to one side.
Barnes lands with a kick to the ribs.
Barnes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mathieu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Barnes. Mathieu shrugs it off though.
Barnes throws a head kick but Mathieu moves out of range.
Nice body kick there by Barnes.#T1#
Barnes misses with a straight right.
Mathieu lands a jab.
Mathieu throws a leg kick but Barnes moved away.
Mathieu has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
Mathieu steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Barnes walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mathieu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mathieu throws a counter combo.
Mathieu dodges the punch combination from Barnes.
Mathieu steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Barnes misses with a body kick. #T2#
Barnes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mathieu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Barnes has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mentor Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Mathieu blocks the body kick.
A nice side step and Mathieu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mathieu tries a quick counter leg kick but Barnes is wise to it.
Barnes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mathieu manages to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Mathieu blocks the leg kick.
Barnes throws a combination that misses
and Mathieu counters with a low kick, right behind Barnes 's knee.
Barnes misses with a body shot. #T3#
Barnes lands a jab to the nose.
A bone on bone clash there as Mathieu blocks the leg kick.
Mathieu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barnes looks to land a body kick but Mathieu moved away.
Mathieu throws out a counter right but Barnes avoids it with no problem.
Bob Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mathieu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Mathieu.
Barnes misses with the combination.
Mathieu feints and then cracks Barnes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barnes down.
Barnes thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Barnes throws a low kick but Mathieu moves out of range easily.
Mathieu tries a quick counter leg kick but Barnes is wise to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barnes. Mathieu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barnes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mathieu is looking to clinch but Barnes is avoiding it.
Barnes throws a big counter combination but Mathieu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Barnes lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mathieu tries to clinch but Barnes is having none of it.
Barnes walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mathieu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Barnes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mathieu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Barnes lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Barnes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ernesto Mathieu's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Barnes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Barnes tried to score with a low kick but Mathieu checks it.
Mathieu misses the shot to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Barnes.
Barnes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mathieu thinks about the counter body kick.
Jab from Mathieu.#CUT2#It looks like Bob Barnes has been cut.
Barnes is looking to wear down Mathieu with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes throws a sloppy head kick and Mathieu moves out of range easily.
Bob Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barnes fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mathieu checks it well.
Barnes tries a head kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mathieu! But no joy.#T1#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Barnes. Mathieu shrugs it off though.
Barnes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Barnes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Barnes throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mathieu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Barnes misses with the body kick
and Mathieu counters with a crisp right that sends Barnes to the canvas! Mathieu follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ernesto Mathieu!
Ernesto Mathieu 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.

Event: WVT 45: Smith v Narushima
Date: Nov 11, 2022

#R1#
Barnes misses with a hook. Lemieux ducked under it nicely.
Barnes has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lemieux. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lemieux tries to clinch but Barnes is having none of it.
Barnes wants to counter the offense by Lemieux and move into the clinch position.
Lemieux throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barnes counters with a two punch combo.
Lemieux bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lemieux tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Barnes manages to circle out of the way.
Lemieux avoids the head kick by Barnes.
Barnes lands with a nice body punch.
Barnes throws out a loose jab but Lemieux uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemieux throws a sloppy body shot
and Barnes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lemieux takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses.
Lemieux scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barnes in his tracks.
Barnes pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
A punch lands to the side of Barnes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Barnes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lemieux seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nice uppercut there from Barnes.#CL#
Barnes gets tackled into the cage by Lemieux. Lemieux maintains the clinch.
Lemieux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lemieux misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barnes tries to circle away but Lemieux has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Lemieux fails to land.
Barnes avoids the elbow strike from Lemieux, against the cage.
Lemieux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barnes avoids the elbow strike from Lemieux, against the cage.
Lemieux blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lemieux lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barnes backwards.
Lemieux scores with a shot to the side of Barnes's head.
Lemieux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lemieux leaning against his opponent.
Barnes wants to break the clinch but can't. #T2#
A short right from Lemieux. #ROC#Barnes is rocked!
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 blocks an elbow strike.
Barnes is still on wobbly legs! Can Lemieux finish him?
Lemieux lands a left hand.
Lemieux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barnes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lemieux lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barnes backwards.
Lemieux controlling the action here for a moment.
Lemieux has a couple of punches blocked by Barnes.
Lemieux doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barnes seems to have recovered his senses.#BC2#
Barnes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lemieux misses with a hook.
Lemieux throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Barnes makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Lemieux really felt that one!
Lemieux throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barnes is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Barnes scores with a spinning back kick!
Barnes slips a jab and a cross from Lemieux. #T3#
Barnes moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lemieux is breathing heavily.
Barnes looks to land a combination. Lemieux sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lemieux is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Barnes Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Lemieux is out cold, face down on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bob Barnes!
After winning the bout, Bob Barnes thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: WVT 39: McDonald v Ihantala 2
Date: Oct 16, 2022

#R1#
Barnes slips a jab from Pulkkinen.
Barnes is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pulkkinen with a body shot.
Pulkkinen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Barnes is able to avoid easily.
Barnes has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Pulkkinen scores with a one two! Barnes had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Barnes thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Pulkkinen if he has to take too many more of those.
Barnes moves out of range of the body kick from Pulkkinen.
Barnes throws a sloppy head kick and Pulkkinen moves out of range easily.
Barnes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Barnes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pulkkinen throws the kick towards the body but Barnes avoids it.#KD#
Pulkkinen lands a big uppercut and Barnes crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Barnes looks OK. Pulkkinen waves Barnes back to his feet!#ROC#Barnes is rocked!#T1#
Pulkkinen lands a nice looking body shot.
Barnes is still on wobbly legs! Can Pulkkinen finish him?
Pulkkinen pushes Barnes away with a front kick.
Pulkkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes.
Barnes is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Barnes seems to have recovered his senses.
Barnes throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pulkkinen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barnes circles away quickly and effectively.
Pulkkinen throws a shot from downtown. Barnes moves away and avoids it.
Barnes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #KD#
and Pulkkinen counters with a crisp right hand that drops Barnes! Pulkkinen lets Barnes back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barnes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pulkkinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pulkkinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen throws a wild body kick that Barnes sees coming a mile off.#T2#
Pulkkinen plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Barnes to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Barnes just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Albert Pulkkinen!
Albert Pulkkinen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: WVT 34: McDonald v Tchusuk
Date: Sep 23, 2022

#R1#
Meat Boy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Meat Boy misses with a body shot.
Barnes lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Meat Boy backs up against the cage. #CUT2#It looks like Super Meat Boy has been cut.
Barnes has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL#
Meat Boy closes the distance and clinches.
Barnes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Barnes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Barnes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Meat Boy can't find room to land a body shot as Barnes controls the action. #BC2#
Barnes breaks from the clinch.
Meat Boy tries to clinch up but Barnes circles away and keeps his distance.
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 Meat Boy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Meat Boy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Meat Boy tries to clinch there but Barnes circles away.
Barnes is looking for the big counter here.
Meat Boy misses with a leg kick
and Barnes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Meat Boy walks into a stiff left hand from Barnes.
Barnes swats away the attempt to clinch by Meat Boy.
Barnes appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Barnes jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Barnes.#T1##CL#
Meat Boy clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Meat Boy manages to break the clinch.
Meat Boy tries to clinch up.
Barnes throws a counter combo.
Meat Boy throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range.
As Meat Boy backs off Barnes throws a huge counter combo but Meat Boy manages to avoid it all.
The crowd cheers as Barnes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Meat Boy doesn't seem phased though.
A solid body kick from Barnes.
Meat Boy just misses with a punch to the body.
Super Meat Boy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meat Boy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barnes counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Barnes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Meat Boy. Meat Boy obviously looking to wear him down.
Barnes keeps the fight on the outside.
Meat Boy misses the shot to the body.
Meat Boy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barnes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Meat Boy's hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meat Boy misses with a lunging right hand
and Barnes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Meat Boy is looking to clinch.
Barnes circles away from the clinch attempt
and Barnes counters with a one-two to the body. #CUT2#Super Meat Boy's cut is getting worse.#T2#
Meat Boy tries to clinch there but Barnes circles away.
Barnes keeps the fight on the outside.
A telegraphed right hand from Meat Boy misses the target.
Barnes wants to land a leg kick but Meat Boy is out of range.
Some wild striking there from Barnes.
Meat Boy looks for the body kick but Barnes saw that one coming.
Meat Boy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barnes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Meat Boy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Meat Boy tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Barnes counters with an inside leg kick.
Meat Boy cracks Barnes with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL#
Meat Boy instigates a clinch.
Meat Boy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barnes backwards.
Meat Boy lands a body punch in the clinch.
Barnes is trying to break the clinch but Meat Boy is controlling him.#T3#
Meat Boy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Meat Boy tries to throw a body punch but Barnes avoids it by throwing Meat Boy back against the cage.
Barnes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Barnes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Meat Boy lands a shot to the body.
Meat Boy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Meat Boy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barnes backwards.
Barnes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Meat Boy's elbow.
Barnes tries to break the clinch but Meat Boy is controlling the position.
Barnes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Barnes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Barnes taking a breather. #BC2#
Barnes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Meat Boy tries to close the distance and clinch but Barnes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barnes motions for Meat Boy to come forward. Barnes throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Meat Boy punishes Barnes's body with a nice straight punch.
Meat Boy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barnes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barnes appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Meat Boy is looking to clinch. #T4#
Barnes misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Meat Boy has managed to clinch.
Barnes wants to break the clinch but can't.
Meat Boy swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Meat Boy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Meat Boy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Meat Boy is looking to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Barnes's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL#
Barnes tries to keep at a distance but Meat Boy has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Meat Boy goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Barnes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Meat Boy forces Barnes back against the cage and clinches.
Meat Boy dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Barnes is looking to break free of the clinch but Meat Boy has double underhooks.
Meat Boy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barness head.
Meat Boy stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bob Barnes will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Super Meat Boy's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
Meat Boy clinches up with Barnes and pushes him back against the cage.
Meat Boy dips a shoulder and cracks Barnes with a mighty uppercut! Barnes falls back against the cage and Meat Boy unloads with a barrage of strikes! Barnes is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Meat Boy screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Super Meat Boy!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Super Meat Boy waved his t-shirt featuring Neon Zombie's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: WVT 28: West v Hawthorne
Date: Aug 28, 2022

#R1#
Barnes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Shabazz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A big left from Shabazz misses.
Barnes only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Shabazz misses with an uppercut
and Barnes counters with a head kick. That will keep Shabazz thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Shabazz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barnes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Barnes has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Barnes checks a low kick from Shabazz.
Shabazz throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range.
A combination from Barnes does no damage.
Barnes takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Shabazz just misses with a punch to the body.
Shabazz misses with a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Shabazz.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shabazz.
Despite the aggression on Barnes's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Barnes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shabazz is looking to counter with a body kick.
Barnes shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Shabazz eats them both and turns towards Barnes to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T1#
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Shabazz.
Shabazz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Despite the aggression on Barnes's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Barnes avoids the head kick by Shabazz.
Shabazz scores with a head kick. Barnes tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Good standup being displayed there by Shabazz as he connects with a hook.#ROC#Barnes is rocked!#CL#
Shabazz has managed to clinch.
Shabazz prevents Barnes from breaking the clinch.
Shabazz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Barnes pulls his leg out and moves away.
Shabazz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shabazz throws a sloppy head kick and Barnes moves out of range easily.
Shabazz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnes moves away.
Barnes with a nice calf kick.
Barnes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shabazz scores with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shabazz misses with a lunging right hand
and Barnes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Shabazz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shabazz looks to throw the jab but Barnes is out of range.
Barnes scores with a head kick.
Shabazz misses the body punch
and Barnes counters with a nice uppercut.
Barnes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shabazz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Shabazz has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches) in the buildup to the fight.#KD2#
Barnes drops Shabazz with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Shabazz looks back up at him and smiles so Barnes waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
A combination from Barnes does no damage.
Barnes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#KD#
Shabazz lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Barnes sprawling to the canvas. Shabazz follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Barnes hang on?
Barnes is still in real trouble! Can Shabazz finish him?
Shabazz is thwarting Barnes's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Shabazz seems to be looking for submissions.
Barnes seems to have recovered his senses.
Barnes wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Barnes won't allow Shabazz to pass to mount.
Barnes is trying to stand up here but Shabazz is controlling him well.
Barnes works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Shabazz postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Barnes is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Shabazz, into his guard. #REVB##SU2#
Barnes gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL#
Barnes gets tackled into the cage by Shabazz. Shabazz maintains the clinch.
Shabazz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barnes avoids it.
Barnes stops a takedown attempt from Shabazz.
Barnes scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shabazz tries to work over Barnes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Shabazz tries a body shot but Barnes blocks it.
Barnes has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barnes.
Shabazz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Barnes pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rahim Shabazz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shabazz throws a hook but Barnes avoids it easily.
Barnes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barnes misses with a double jab.
Barnes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shabazz.
Barnes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shabazz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shabazz connects with a jab.
Shabazz misses with a lunging right hand
and Barnes finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Barnes misses with a wild combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shabazz throws a poor cross that misses
and Barnes counters with a good low kick that Shabazz was not able to check.
Barnes lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Barnes dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Shabazz with the inside leg kick.
Barnes tries to move into range but Shabazz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shabazz misses with a takedown
and Barnes makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Shabazz throws a shot from downtown. Barnes moves away and avoids it.
Shabazz loads up on a big right hand but Barnes slips the punch.
Both fighters circling a little - Barnes finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Shabazz throws a lazy head kick
and Barnes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shabazz misses with a leg kick
and Barnes counters with a two punch combo.
Barnes connects with an inside leg kick.
Shabazz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Barnes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shabazz somewhat.
Rahim Shabazz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shabazz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barnes counters with a thumping low kick. #T1#
Shabazz throws a looping overhand right but Barnes ducks down to avoid it.
Barnes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Barnes throws a series of punches but Shabazz moves out of range.
Bob Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barnes misses with a few strikes there.
Barnes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shabazz on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Barnes lands a jab-cross combination. #CL#
Shabazz darts in and clinches Barnes up against the cage.
Shabazz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shabazz lands with a right to the head.
Shabazz misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Barnes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barnes slips a straight right by Shabazz.
Bob Barnes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shabazz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barnes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Shabazz. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Barnes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barnes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Barnes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shabazz.
Barnes moves out of range of the body kick from Shabazz.
Barnes slips under a jab.
Barnes appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Shabazz fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rahim Shabazz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shabazz misses with a right hand
and Barnes counters with a one-two to the body.
Shabazz throws a shot from downtown. Barnes moves away and avoids it.
Shabazz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shabazz throws a leg kick that is checked
and Barnes counters with a two punch combo.
Barnes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barnes misses with a two punch combination. #T3#
Shabazz stuns Barnes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#KD2#
Barnes lands a big head kick that sends Shabazz tumbling to the mat! Barnes takes a step backwards and waves Shabazz back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Shabazz is rocked!
and Barnes counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Shabazz! He's just covering up as Barnes starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Barnes!
After winning the bout, Bob Barnes thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: WVT 23: Halsti v Shabazz
Date: Aug 07, 2022

#R1#
Barnes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #KD2#
and Svyatogor counters with a crisp right hand that drops Barnes! Svyatogor lets Barnes back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Barnes is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Bob Barnes has been cut.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Svyatogor engages and cracks Barnes with a massive lead left hook - Barnes tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Svyatogor is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dimitri Svyatogor!
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.

Event: WVT 17: McDonald v Sharma
Date: Jul 17, 2022

#R1#
Kraag just misses with a punch to the body.
Barnes throws a good cross that connects.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses.
Barnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kraag.
Barnes walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kraag checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A shot to the liver by Kraag. Beautiful body shot.
Kraag misses with a body shot
and Barnes counters with a three punch combo that has Kraag backing up. Kraag nods at Barnes to acknowledge the strikes.
Kraag misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes.
Some wild striking there from Barnes.
Kraag is looking to wear down Barnes with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Barnes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barnes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Barnes lands a lovely overhand right.
Kraag just misses with a punch to the body.
Barnes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kraag swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barnes throws a nice outside leg kick.
Barnes cracks Kraag with an open hand slap.
Barnes throws a body kick that misses.
Barnes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kraag. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kraag showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barnes.
Kraag looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Kraag tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Kraag.
A jab from Barnes does it's job there.
A combination from Barnes does no damage.
Barnes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kraag.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kraag misses with a body shot.
Kraag throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barnes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barnes dips to his left and cracks Kraag with an uppercut!
Barnes throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Barnes avoids the body shot from Kraag.
Kraag throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kraag takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Barnes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Barnes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Barnes misses with a wild combination.
Kraag throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kraag fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.
Barnes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kraag. That did some damage!
Barnes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kraag throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kraag takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Kraag.#T4#
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kraag moves away.
Kraag throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnes steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Kraag looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.
Barnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kraag.
Barnes appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Barnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kraag.
Despite the aggression on Barnes's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kraag misses with a straight left.
Kraag backing away here, and Barnes unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nice body punch from Kraag.
Kraag is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barnes.
And Barnes tries to counter it with a takedown but Kraag pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kraag tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Kraag.
Kraag throws a hook but Barnes blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kraag. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kraag throws a predictable looking body shot
and Barnes counters with a one-two to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Barnes dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Barnes scoring well with a low kick there.
Desi Kraag seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kraag throws a predictable looking body shot
and Barnes counters with a low kick, right behind Kraag 's knee.
Kraag swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barnes throws a big counter head kick but Kraag avoids it with no problem.
Kraag tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Kraag.
The fighters circling - Kraag throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kraag throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnes now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Barnes moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barnes. That's going to slow Kraag down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes thows a body kick. Kraag tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Barnes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kraag throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kraag has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barnes.
The crowd cheers as Barnes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kraag doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
Kraag looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.
Barnes flicks out a counter leg kick but Kraag steps away.
Kraag stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barnes.
Kraag throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A countering left hand to the body from Barnes misses.
Barnes with the inside leg kick.
Bob Barnes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kraag misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Barnes counters with a three punch combo that has Kraag backing up. Kraag nods at Barnes to acknowledge the strikes.
Kraag lands a jab to the head.
Kraag looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.
Barnes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kraag scores with a body shot.
A cross from Barnes lands.
Barnes swings for the body but Kraag moves out of range.
Barnes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kraag throws a hook but Barnes avoids it easily.
Kraag connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Barnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kraag.
Kraag throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Barnes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kraag throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnes throws a counter combo.
Barnes tries a head kick but it misses.
Kraag avoids the head kick by Barnes.
Barnes throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kraag throws a jab but it's blocked by Barnes.
Kraag lands an overhand right.
Kraag takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses.
Barnes throws a counter combo.#T3#
Kraag looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.
Barnes unleashes a big counter combination but Kraag bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bob Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barnes tries to land a front kick but Kraag steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kraag throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kraag just misses with a punch to the body. #KD2#
Barnes lands a big right hand that sends Kraag crashing to the mat! Barnes stays standing though and waves Kraag back to his feet!#ROC2#Kraag is rocked!
Barnes goes for a small jab and connects. Now Barnes goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Kraag stumbles back but Barnes runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Kraag to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Kraag will ever be the same after a knockout like that.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bob Barnes!
Our winner, Bob Barnes, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: WVT 11: Newton v Lemieux
Date: Jun 24, 2022

#R1#
Griffith slips a straight right by Barnes.
Griffith loads up on a big right hand but Barnes slips the punch.
Barnes throws a big counter combination but Griffith scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Griffith throws a leg kick
and Barnes counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Griffith fails to land with a series of punches.
We've been informed that Griffith 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 misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barnes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Griffith manages to avoid it.
Griffith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Barnes misses.
Despite the aggression on Griffith's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barnes.
A little jabbing left from Griffith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Griffith goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Barnes works Griffith's body with a nice hook.
Griffith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Griffith.
Barnes tried to counter with a leg kick but Griffith avoided it.#T1#
Griffith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnes moves away.
Barnes has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mentor Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Griffith slips a jab and a cross from Barnes.
Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barnes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Griffith counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Griffith wants to clinch up but Barnes keeps it at a distance.
Barnes is looking to counter punch.
Barnes misses with an uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Barnes.
Griffith wants to clinch up but Barnes keeps it at a distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Barnes misses the target.
Barnes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barnes misses with a hook
and Griffith counters with a nice body shot.
Griffith is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2##CL2#
Griffith takes the fight into the clinch.
Griffith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barnes backwards.
Barnes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Griffith prevents a body shot from Barnes.
Griffith scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Barnes breaks from the clinch.
A slow jab from Griffith misses its intended target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes tries to land a leg kick but Griffith saw it coming and moves away.
Barnes lands with a shot to the body.
Barnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Griffith.
Griffith scores with a spinning back kick!
Barnes is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Griffith's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#T3#
Griffith will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Griffith throws the left hand but Barnes avoids the punch easily.
Barnes throws a series of strikes that have Griffith backpedaling.
Barnes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barnes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Griffith looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.
Barnes is looking to counter with a body kick.
Griffith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barnes. Barnes obviously looking to wear him down.
Barnes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Barnes gets tackled into the cage by Griffith. Griffith maintains the clinch.
Barnes will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Griffith up against the cage.#T4#
Griffith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Griffith misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Griffith breaks the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barnes.
A lazy left from Barnes finds it's target.
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 tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Griffith blocks a jab.
Griffith throws a push kick but Barnes slaps the foot to one side.
Griffith misses with a kick to the body.
It looked like Barnes was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Griffith misses the shot to the body.
Griffith falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barnes counters with a one-two to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Barnes dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Griffith throws a head kick but Barnes moves out of range. #CUT#It looks like Anthony Griffith has been cut.
Griffith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnes moves away.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Griffith.
Bob Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Griffith throws a body kick that misses
letting Barnes counter with a right hand. #ROC#Griffith is rocked!
Griffith misses with a body shot.
Barnes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Barnes!
Griffith is still on wobbly legs! Can Barnes finish him?
Barnes connects with a stiff jab that staggers Griffith - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bob Barnes!
A relieved looking Bob Barnes thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: WVT 5: Puto v Smith
Date: May 29, 2022

#R1#
Hill throws a nice looking combination but Barnes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hill fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barnes.
A shot to the liver by Hill. Beautiful body shot.
Hill misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barnes throws a big counter combination but Hill scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Barnes throws the kick towards the body but Hill avoids it.
Hill has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Barnes is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Barnes lands a jab to the nose.#CL2#
Hill gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hill pushes off an throws an elbow but Barnes leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hill content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hill prevents a body shot from Barnes.
Barnes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Barnes managing to block the knees to the body from Hill.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hill throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Barnes digs a right hand underneath Hill's ribcage. Hill let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hill using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hill just misses with a elbow thrown towards Barnes's brow.
Barnes stalling against the cage. #T1#
Hill lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Bob Barnes has been cut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hill is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hill lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Barnes can't break the clinch.
Hill misses with an elbow strike.
Hill misses with an elbow over the top.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Hill.
Hill lands a nice elbow.
Hill lands an elbow that stopped Barnes in his tracks for a moment.
Hill lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Barnes wants to break free but Hill has control.
Barnes is looking to break free of the clinch but Hill has double underhooks.
A short right from Hill on the inside.
Barnes misses with a body punch.
Hill lands a right hand. #ROC2#Barnes is rocked!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hill prevents a body shot from Barnes.
Oh Barnes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hill creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hill pushes off an throws an elbow but Barnes leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Barnes seems to have got his legs back now.#BC#
Barnes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A punch combination from Hill misses.
Barnes looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Barnes tries a head kick but it misses.
Hill throws out a loose jab but Barnes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hill avoids the head kick by Barnes.
Hill misses with an uppercut. Barnes saw that one coming.
Hill works the jab nicely.
Hill misses with a combination
and Barnes counters with a series of strikes. Hill will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hill moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Barnes moves out of range as Hill strikes.
It looked like Barnes was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Barnes swings for the body but Hill moves out of range.
Bob Barnes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hill attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Hill uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barnes.
Barnes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Barnes misses with a double jab
and Hill counters with a right hand to the body.
A jab from Barnes does it's job there.
Hill getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hill connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Barnes momentarily.
Hill misses with a lunging right hand
and Barnes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hill throws a series of punches but Barnes avoids them all with ease.
Hill misses with a looping right.
Barnes appears to be looking for a big counter.
A punch combination from Barnes misses.
Hill scores with a hook to the body. Barnes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hill misses with an uppercut
and Barnes counters with a body kick that stops Hill in his tracks momentarily.
Barnes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hill connects with a looping right hand. #T4#
Barnes walks into a stiff left hand from Hill.
Hill misses the jab.
Hill throws an overhand right that lands on Barnes's shoulder, as Barnes tries to avoid the shot.
Barnes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hill throws an overhand right that lands on Barnes's shoulder, as Barnes tries to avoid the shot.
Barnes thumps Hill with a low kick.
Devin Hill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes throws a nice outside leg kick.
Barnes moves away from the strike by Hill.
Good leg kick by Hill.
Barnes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hill's hands.
Hill walks into a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hill waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barnes.
Hill looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Devin Hill dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bob Barnes's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nice body punch from Hill.
Barnes takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hill just misses with a punch to the body.
Barnes cracks Hill with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hill scores with a three punch combo!
Hill takes one to the side of the head.
Barnes scores with a kick to the body.
Hill is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hill misses the jab.
Barnes throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Barnes throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hill throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Barnes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Devin Hill seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hill misses with a straight left.
Barnes seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T1#
A slapping body kick lands there for Barnes.
Barnes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barnes moves out of range as Hill strikes.
Barnes scores with a jab to the head.
Hill throws a shot from downtown. Barnes moves away and avoids it.
Hill waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barnes.
Hill throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barnes.
Hill lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hill takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Barnes avoids the body shot from Hill.
Barnes slips under a jab from Hill.
Hill works over Barnes's head and body with a nice combination.
Hill 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.
Barnes blocks a jab.#T2#
Barnes misses with a few strikes there.
Hill scores with a jab to the head.
Hill ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnes moves away.
Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hill.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Hill has knocked Barnes down with a huge combo! Hill steps away and waves a wobbly Barnes back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Barnes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hill uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barnes.
A little jabbing left from Hill on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bob Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Hill.
Hill shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barnes defends it nicely.
Barnes just misses with a punch to the body.
Barnes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hill swings widly with a right hand
and Barnes counters with a three punch combo that has Hill backing up. Hill nods at Barnes to acknowledge the strikes.#T3#
Hill looks to land a left hand but Barnes moved out of range nicely.
Hill throws a right hand that Barnes ducks under and follows up with a left that Barnes also avoids with ease.
Barnes appears to be looking for a big counter.
Barnes throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hill swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barnes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hill has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hill looks to land a right hand but Barnes moved out of range.
Barnes defending well as Hill loads up on a big left hand.
Hill throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barnes sizes up Hill with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hill throws a leg kick but Barnes checks it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barnes.
Hill walks into a jab.#T4#
Some wild striking there from Hill.
Hill throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes moves out of range of the strikes.
Hill misses with a head kick.
Hill just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBarnes.
Barnes throws a right and a left that both miss.
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!
Hill throws the kick towards the body but Barnes avoids it.
Hill tries to bum rush Barnes with a series of wild strikes but Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hill misses with a straight left.
Barnes fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hill just manages to avoid it.
Barnes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hill jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barnes throws out a powerful jab.
Hill falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barnes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Devin Hill will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bob Barnes's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Hill missing with a left hand there. Barnes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barnes is looking to counter punch.
Hill misses with a straight left.
Hill loads up on a big right hand but Barnes slips the punch.
Hill has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#It looks like Devin Hill has been cut.
Hill connects with a single shot there.
Barnes connects with a nice looking jab.
Barnes tries a head kick but it misses.
Barnes moves away from the strike by Hill.
Barnes circles away from the clinch attempt.
As Hill looks to move away, Barnes throws a big counter combo but Hill just gets out of the way.
Barnes moves away from the strike by Hill.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill throws a left and a right that both miss
and Barnes counters with a nice body shot.
A punch combination from Barnes misses.
Hill throws a left and a right that both miss
and Barnes counters with a left and a right that stings Hill.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hill swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Hill fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Barnes is out of range.
Barnes lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hill backs up against the cage.
Barnes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Barnes misses with a hook
letting Hill counter with a right hand.
Hill's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hill keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barnes.
Barnes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hill at a distance.
Hill throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barnes.
It looked like Barnes was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Barnes throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Barnes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hill keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barnes.
Hill lands with a shot to the body.
Barnes moves away from the strike by Hill.
Barnes throws a head kick but Hill moves out of range. #T2#
Barnes digs a good hook to Hill's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hill lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barnes circles away quickly and effectively.
Barnes throws a chopping leg kick but Hill manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Barnes scores with a kick to the body.
Hill defending well as Barnes loads up on a big left hand.
Hill throws a leg kick but Barnes sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hill missing with a left hand there. Barnes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Barnes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hill throws a jab when Barnes was well out of range.
Hill misses the body punch
and Barnes makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hill punishes Barnes's body with a nice straight punch.
Hill walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Barnes checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hill thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Barnes swinging wildly here.
A jab from Hill misses.
Barnes blocks a jab.
Barnes wants to slow Hill down by chopping away at his legs.
Barnes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bob Barnes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hill misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hill fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Barnes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hill dips to his left and cracks Barnes with an uppercut!
Hill shoots in for a takedown but Barnes shows good takedown defense.
Hill takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hill throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hill throws a right hand that Barnes ducks under and follows up with a left that Barnes also avoids with ease.#T4#
Hill tries a head kick but it misses.
Hill takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses.
Barnes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hill moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hill takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hill tries to clinch but Barnes is having none of it.
Barnes thinks about countering with a head kick.
Hill misses with a hook
and Barnes counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left lands for Barnes.
Barnes connects with a body shot that sends Hill's belly button to the back.
Barnes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hill looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barnes throws a counter high kick but Hill was just alert enough to avoid it.
Barnes dodges the punch combination from Hill.
Devin Hill is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hill tries to bum rush Barnes with a series of wild strikes but Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barnes seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Devin Hill!
Devin Hill thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: WVT 2: Puto v Svyatogor
Date: May 15, 2022

#R1#
A combination from Avetisyan does no damage.
Barnes looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A big left from Avetisyan misses.
Barnes throws a leg kick but Avetisyan sees it coming and moves out of range.
Avetisyan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Avetisyan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Avetisyan connects with a body shot.
Avetisyan looks to land a left hand but Barnes moved out of range nicely.
Barnes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Avetisyan throws a leg kick but Barnes moved away.
Avetisyan loads up on a big right hand but Barnes slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avetisyan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barnes throws a big counter head kick but Avetisyan avoids it with no problem.
Avetisyan blocks a low kick nicely.
Avetisyan dodges the punch combination from Barnes. #T1#
Barnes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Avetisyan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Barnes connects with an inside leg kick.
Barnes throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Barnes has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Avetisyan misses with a straight left.
A low kick lands for Avetisyan.
Barnes throws a sloppy head kick and Avetisyan moves out of range easily.
Barnes throws a leg kick that is checked
and Avetisyan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Avetisyan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Barnes throws a leg kick that is checked
and Avetisyan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barnes moves away from the strike by Avetisyan.
Barnes looks to land a combination but Avetisyan avoids it well. #T2#
Avetisyan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#KD2#
Barnes sends Avetisyan crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Barnes is motioning to the referee to let Avetisyan up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Avetisyan is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Edgar Avetisyan has been cut.
Barnes shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Oh Avetisyan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barnes moves in close and cracks Avetisyan with a massive right hand! Avetisyan, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Barnes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bob Barnes!
A victorious Bob Barnes thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RISE 59: Motts v Newton
Date: May 01, 2022

#R1#
No joy there for Barnes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barnes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A leg kick checked by Maui.
Barnes has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Barnes throws a leg kick that is checked#KD#
and Maui counters with a nice right hand that sends Barnes toppling to the canvas! Barnes scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Maui finish him?!#ROC#Barnes is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Bob Barnes has been cut.
Maui is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barnes feints the counter takedown.
Barnes is still on wobbly legs! Can Maui finish him?
Maui tries to clinch there but Barnes circles away.
Maui checks the leg kick nicely there.
An attempted straight right counter from Maui misses the target.
Barnes tried to score with a low kick but Maui checks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maui tries to score a power double leg takedown but Barnes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Maui somewhat.
Barnes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Maui counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Barnes looks winded!
Barnes tries to get into range but Maui steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Barnes! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Maui scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Raykuza Maui!
A victorious Raykuza Maui thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RISE 51: Ihantala v Svyatogor
Date: Apr 10, 2022

#R1#
Barnes looks to land a left hand but Honda moved out of range nicely.
A head kick misses from Honda.
Good exchange - Honda coming out on top.
Left hook, right uppercut from Honda.
Honda throws a head kick but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD2#
Barnes tries to sprawl but Honda drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Honda tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barnes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Honda trying to mount his opponent but Barnes defends it.
Honda stops Barnes from getting back to his feet.
Barnes tries to roll over but Honda keeps him under control.#T1#
Barnes gets full guard.
Honda trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Honda stands and throws Barnes's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Honda has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Barnes working to try and regain half guard.
Honda is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Barnes can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Barnes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Barnes wants to control but Honda is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Honda landing shots from mount. #ROC2#Barnes is rocked!
Honda postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Barnes is out cold - huge knockout for Honda!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Edmond Honda!
Edmond Honda thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: RISE 43: Maestre v Svyatogor
Date: Mar 20, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Yalixqua pushes Barnes up against the cage in a clinch.
Yalixqua has Barnes pressed against the cage, preventing Barnes from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yalixqua.
Barnes struggles to land a body shot inside as Yalixqua controls his hands.
Yalixqua slowing the pace effectively.
Yalixqua's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Barnes slows down the pace here.
Barnes is looking to break free of the clinch but Yalixqua has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes misses with a punch to the body.
We've been informed that Yalixqua 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 goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barnes's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Barnes fails to land.
Barnes wants to break the clinch but can't.
Barnes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barnes misses with a punch on the inside.
Yalixqua blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barnes trying to land knees to the body.
Yalixqua blocks an uppercut.
Barnes misses with a body punch.
Yalixqua leaning against his opponent.
Yalixqua managing to block the knees to the body from Barnes.
Yalixqua slowing the pace effectively.#T2#
Barnes can't break the clinch.
Barnes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Yalixqua slowing the pace effectively.
Yalixqua blocks a body shot from Barnes.
Stalling in the clinch from Yalixqua.
Barnes misses with the head strike.
Barnes has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Barnes can't break the clinch.
Barnes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barnes tries to circle away but Yalixqua has him pinned against the cage.
Barnes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barnes misses with the head strike. #T3#
Yalixqua has Barnes pressed against the cage, preventing Barnes from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Yalixqua manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Yalixqua is struggling to control the position.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Barnes just misses with a elbow thrown towards Yalixqua's brow.
Barnes misses with a punch on the inside.
Barnes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barnes struggles to land a body shot inside as Yalixqua controls his hands.
Yalixqua has Barnes pushed against the cage.
Barnes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Barnes misses with a body punch.
Barnes wants to break free but Yalixqua has control.
Barnes struggles to land a body shot inside as Yalixqua controls his hands.
Yalixqua avoiding damage.
A bit of stalling here from Yalixqua.
Barnes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yalixqua blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barnes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yalixqua effectively controlling the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Barnes dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Yalixqua throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barnes.
A clash of legs there as Barnes blocks the low kick.
Barnes misses with a head kick.
Yalixqua tries a quick counter leg kick but Barnes is wise to it.
Both fighters circling a little - Barnes finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #CL2#
Barnes gets tackled into the cage by Yalixqua. Yalixqua maintains the clinch.
Barnes wants to break free but Yalixqua has control.
Barnes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yalixqua blocks an elbow strike from Barnes.
Barnes tries to throw a body punch but Yalixqua avoids it by throwing Barnes back against the cage.
Barnes throws a punch but it's blocked by Yalixqua.
Barnes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yalixqua can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes letting Yalixqua take a breather here.
Yalixqua leaning against his opponent.
Yalixqua continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Yalixqua blocking some punches.
Barnes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yalixqua's elbow. #T1#
Barnes wants to break free but Yalixqua has control.
Yalixqua avoiding damage as Barnes throws knees to the body.
Barnes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Barnes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yalixqua's elbow.
Barnes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yalixqua is defending well for now.
Barnes misses with a punch to the body.
The referee calls for Yalixqua to work.
Yalixqua manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Yalixqua stalls. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Barnes is looking to break free of the clinch but Yalixqua has double underhooks.
Barnes working hard to break the clinch.
Barnes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Yalixqua has Barnes pressed against the cage.
Barnes is looking to break free of the clinch but Yalixqua has double underhooks.
Barnes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yalixqua backwards.
Yalixqua holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Barnes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Yalixqua leaning against his opponent. #T3#
Yalixqua has Barnes pressed against the cage, preventing Barnes from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Barnes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barnes misses with the head strike.
Barnes tries to break free but Yalixqua pushes him back against the cage.
Barnes tries to throw a body punch but Yalixqua avoids it by throwing Barnes back against the cage.
Yalixqua on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yalixqua controlling the action here for a moment.
Yalixqua stalling in the clinch.
Barnes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barnes is trying to push Yalixqua away but Yalixqua has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Yalixqua has Barnes pressed against the cage, preventing Barnes from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Barnes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Barnes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yalixqua tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barnes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barnes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yalixqua fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Yalixqua. #CL2#
Yalixqua takes the fight into the clinch.
Barnes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yalixqua has him pressed against the cage.
Yalixqua dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yalixqua taking a breather.
Yalixqua slowing the pace effectively.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Bob Barnes will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Yalixqua has taken the fight to the clinch.
Barnes tries to circle away but Yalixqua has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Barnes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Barnes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yalixqua lands a nice looking body shot.
Yalixqua looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barnes is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Yalixqua.#CL2#
Barnes gets tackled into the cage by Yalixqua. Yalixqua maintains the clinch.
Barnes trying to stall but Yalixqua improves his position. #BC2#
Yalixqua breaks from the clinch.
Yalixqua with a nice calf kick.
Yalixqua tries to clinch
and Barnes counters with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yalixqua scores with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Yalixqua gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yalixqua content to slow the pace in the clinch. #T1#
Barnes can't find room to land a body shot as Yalixqua controls the action.
Barnes misses with a punch to the body.
Yalixqua avoiding damage.
Barnes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barnes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yalixqua stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Barnes can't find room to land a body shot as Yalixqua controls the action.
Barnes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barnes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barnes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Yalixqua manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The referee calls for Yalixqua to work.
Barnes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Yalixqua blocks a body shot from Barnes.
Barnes is trying to break the clinch but Yalixqua has him pressed against the cage.
Barnes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barnes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barnes wants to break the clinch but can't.
Yalixqua blocks a body shot from Barnes. #T3##BC#
Barnes manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Yalixqua closes the distance and pushes Barnes back into the cage.
Barnes throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Yalixqua stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Barnes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yalixqua's elbow.
Barnes tries a body shot but Yalixqua blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Barnes fails to land.
Yalixqua is pushing Barnes up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bob Barnes has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Barnes can't find room to land a body shot as Yalixqua controls the action.
Yalixqua stalling. #T4#
Barnes throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC#
Barnes breaks from the clinch.
Barnes's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Barnes duly obliges. #CUT#It looks like Iaspero Yalixqua has been cut.
A nice leg kick from Yalixqua, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barnes wants to land a leg kick but Yalixqua is out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Barnes checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Barnes throws a right hand that Yalixqua ducks under and follows up with a left that Yalixqua also avoids with ease.
Barnes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yalixqua.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes checks a leg kick nicely.
Yalixqua comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A combination from Barnes does no damage.
Barnes works the jab nicely.
Yalixqua throws a leg kick but Barnes sees it coming and moves out of range.
Barnes keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Barnes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yalixqua.
Iaspero Yalixqua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yalixqua tries to clinch there but Barnes circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Iaspero Yalixqua.
Well Barnes has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: RISE 36: Ship v Kozlow
Date: Feb 27, 2022

#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Barnes.
Leekpai looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.
Barnes unleashes a big counter combination but Leekpai bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Leekpai throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Leekpai misses with a low kick.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slow jab from Leekpai misses its intended target.
Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leekpai.
Leekpai misses with a lunging right hand
and Barnes counters with a left and a right that stings Leekpai.
Leekpai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes.
Leekpai blocks a head kick by Barnes.
Barnes misses with a two punch combination.
Leekpai throwing a counter right hand but Barnes manages to avoid it.
Leekpai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barnes.
Barnes misses with a double jab.
Leekpai throws a big shot that misses.
A nice side step and Barnes releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Leekpai moves forwards but Barnes connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD#
Leekpai lands a big head kick that sends Barnes tumbling to the mat! Leekpai takes a step backwards and waves Barnes back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#It looks like Bob Barnes has been cut.
Leekpai just misses with a punch to the body.
As Leekpai backs off Barnes throws a huge counter combo but Leekpai manages to avoid it all.
Barnes misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Leekpai.
Barnes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A swing and a miss from Barnes.
Barnes has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Barnes scores with a jab to the jaw.
Barnes defending well as Leekpai loads up on a big left hand.
Leekpai misses with a looping left.
Leekpai throws a jab when Barnes was well out of range.
Leekpai bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Barnes's head.
Leekpai misses with a looping right.
A jab from Leekpai misses.
Barnes works Leekpai's body with a nice hook.
Leekpai lands a leg kick that knocks Barnes off balance momentarily.
Barnes scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
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 rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Leekpai moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Leekpai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barnes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Leekpai misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Barnes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Barnes misses with a body shot.
Leekpai pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Barnes back to the cage. Leekpai follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Barnes blocks a low kick nicely.
A jab from Leekpai misses.
Barnes avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Leekpai scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Leekpai lands an overhand right.#ROC#Barnes is rocked!
Leekpai is looking to chop away at Barnes's legs.
Barnes is still on wobbly legs! Can Leekpai finish him?
Barnes looks to land a combination. Leekpai sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A chopping leg kick lands by Leekpai.
Barnes seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice uppercut there from Leekpai.
Leekpai slips under a jab from Barnes.
Leekpai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Leekpai misses with a looping right.
Barnes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T3#
Barnes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leekpai.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leekpai moves away.
Barnes connects with a single shot there.
Leekpai lands a glancing blow to the side of Barnes's head.
Barnes checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Good work by Leekpai as he checks the leg kick.
Barnes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Leekpai.
Barnes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Leekpai misses with a straight right.
Leekpai scores with a nice right hand.
Barnes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Leekpai.
Leekpai tries to score with a low kick but Barnes moves his leg out of the way.
Barnes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barnes wants to land a leg kick but Leekpai is out of range.
Leekpai looks to land a right hand but Barnes moved out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Barnes misses.
Barnes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leekpai. #T4#
Leekpai lands a body shot.
Barnes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leekpai looks to land a right hand but Barnes moved out of range.
Barnes throws a body shot but no joy.
Barnes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barnes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Leekpai.
Leekpai connects with a body shot.
Barnes takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A solid leg kick lands there for Leekpai.
Leekpai avoids the head kick by Barnes.
Barnes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barnes throws a series of strikes that have Leekpai backpedaling. #CUT2#It looks like Krit Leekpai has been cut.
Barnes tries to bum rush Leekpai with a series of wild strikes but Leekpai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big left from Barnes misses.
Leekpai with the inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Krit Leekpai dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Leekpai throws out a loose jab but Barnes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barnes lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #ROC2#Leekpai is rocked!
Barnes grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Leekpai takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Barnes cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bob Barnes!
Bob Barnes seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: RISE 27: Ship v Ihantala
Date: Feb 06, 2022

#R1#
Suluhu lands a nice looking body kick.
Barnes throws a leg kick
and Suluhu makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Barnes really felt that one!
Barnes has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mentor Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Suluhu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Suluhu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Barnes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Suluhu shoots in but no luck this time.
Suluhu throws a half hearted mid kick.
A quick step to the side and Barnes tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Suluhu counters with a shoot takedown. Barnes fights it but they end up in guard.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Suluhu from controlling successfully.
Suluhu lands a couple of elbows.#ES#
Barnes pushes Suluhu off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A thudding body kick lands there by Suluhu! #T1#
Suluhu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barnes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Suluhu thinking.
Suluhu swings for the body but Barnes moves out of range.
Suluhu lands a glancing blow to the side of Barnes's head.
Suluhu looks to land a body kick but Barnes moved away.
Barnes gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Suluhu counters with a body kick that stops Barnes in his tracks momentarily.
Barnes misses with a looping right.
Barnes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barnes misses with a hook
and Suluhu counters with a left to the body.
Suluhu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Barnes sprawls well. Barnes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Suluhu gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
Suluhu throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #TD2#
Suluhu scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Suluhu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barnes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Barnes is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Suluhu off and has taken his back!
Barnes missing with punches from the back.
Barnes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Barnes thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Barnes is working the ground and pound. Can Suluhu escape?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suluhu is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T3#
Barnes controls the action.
Suluhu has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Barnes.
Suluhu avoids the strikes from Barnes.
Suluhu is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Barnes misses with a punch to the head.
Barnes just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
We've been informed that Suluhu has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Suluhu is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T4#
Barnes biding his time, looking for the opening.
Suluhu trying to get back to his feet but Barnes is in full control for now.
Barnes controls the action.
Suluhu is trying to get back to his feet but Barnes has full control of the position and if anything, Suluhu has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bob Barnes 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 throws a leg kick but Suluhu moved away.
Bob Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Suluhu misses with a body shot.
Suluhu throws a body kick that misses
and Barnes counters with a three punch combo that has Suluhu backing up. Suluhu nods at Barnes to acknowledge the strikes.
Suluhu shoots in but no luck this time.
Barnes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And Suluhu responds with a good body kick, but Barnes manages to step out the way in time.
Barnes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Barnes tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Suluhu throws a push kick but Barnes slaps the foot to one side.
As Suluhu backs away, Barnes returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Barnes leaves Suluhu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suluhu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Suluhu.
Barnes swings for the body but Suluhu moves out of range.
A nice side step and Suluhu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Barnes swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T1#
Suluhu lands with a good body shot.
Barnes catches Suluhu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Barnes tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Suluhu is able to avoid easily.
Barnes moves out of range of the body kick from Suluhu.
Bob Barnes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Suluhu tries to work over Barnes's front leg with a kick but Barnes checks it.
Suluhu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Suluhu avoids the body shot from Barnes.
Suluhu looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Suluhu.
Suluhu is looking to take a break and control but Barnes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Suluhu happy to just control the position for now.
Check out the look on Suluhu's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Barnes is trying to get back to his feet.
Barnes is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes tries to get to full guard but Suluhu has control of the leg.
Suluhu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barnes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Barnes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Suluhu is working away from the top position though.
Barnes is staying active underneath Suluhu, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Barnes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Barnes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Suluhu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Suluhu can do anything to dispel that myth.
Suluhu wants to get back to his feet.
Barnes wants to control but Suluhu is keeping him busy. #T4#
Barnes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Barnes working the head and body with strikes.
Suluhu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barnes.
Barnes has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Suluhu looks like he's trying to stand up.
Barnes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Barnes thows a huge punch but Suluhu dodges it nicely.
Suluhu is trying to stand.
Barnes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Suluhu is trying to stand up here but Barnes is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Barnes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kassim Suluhu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barnes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Barnes dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Suluhu checks a leg kick nicely.
Suluhu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Barnes with a body shot.
Suluhu checks the leg kick.
Barnes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Suluhu can do to turn this around?
Suluhu misses the shot to the body.
Suluhu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Suluhu.
Barnes appears to be looking for a big counter.
Barnes looks to throw the jab but Suluhu is out of range.
A low kick from Barnes misses #TD2#
and Suluhu counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Barnes is looking for a sweep. Suluhu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barnes moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes wants to sweep here but Suluhu controlling him for the moment.
Barnes is looking to stand up but Suluhu isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Barnes wants to sweep here but Suluhu controlling him for the moment.
Suluhu stops Barnes from standing up.
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Suluhu controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Barnes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Suluhu counters with a body kick.
Barnes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Barnes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Suluhu.
Barnes misses with a double jab. #T2#
Suluhu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Barnes thinks about countering with a body kick.
Kassim Suluhu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suluhu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes.
Barnes appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Suluhu throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes is looking to counter punch.
Suluhu thows a body kick. Barnes tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Suluhu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barnes.
Decent striking displayed by Suluhu there.
Suluhu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Barnes is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Suluhu takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#ROC#Suluhu is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suluhu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barnes doesn't seem bothered though.
Suluhu moves out of range of the leg kick from Barnes.
Suluhu counters with a body kick.#T3#
Barnes tries to bum rush Suluhu with a series of wild strikes but Suluhu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Suluhu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Suluhu. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Suluhu lands a nice hook to Barnes's body. Barnes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Barnes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barnes misses with a looping right.
Barnes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barnes moves out of range as Suluhu throws a body kick.
Barnes throws a big counter combination but Suluhu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses.
Barnes dips to his left and cracks Suluhu with an uppercut!
Barnes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Suluhu counters with a body kick. #T4#
Barnes throws a low kick, looking for Suluhu's leg but Suluhu calmly moves out of range.
Barnes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Barnes fails to land with a series of punches.
Barnes throws a body shot but no joy.
Barnes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Suluhu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Barnes rather than just go for the knockout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes throws a chopping leg kick but Suluhu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Suluhu punishes Barnes's body with a nice straight punch.
Suluhu throws a push kick but Barnes slaps the foot to one side.
Barnes looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Suluhu swings away with a leg kick that misses.#TD2#
Suluhu 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. Suluhu is in Barnes's guard.

Barnes scrambles and gets back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Barnes showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Barnes has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: CMMA 167 Wright v Switzer
Date: Oct 08, 2021

#R1#
Lalime tries to clinch but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes throws a leg kick but Lalime sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lalime misses with a body shot.
Barnes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lalime moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lalime tries to clinch but Barnes moves out of range.
Lalime scores with a nice right hand.
Barnes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lalime wants to clinch up but Barnes keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lalime looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.
Lalime throws a hook to the side of Barnes's head but Barnes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barnes with a nice calf kick.
Barnes throws a body punch but Lalime moves out of range.
Barnes sets himself, and Lalime steps forward looking for the clinch! Barnes avoids it this time.#T1##CL2#
Lalime rushes Barnes and presses him up against the cage.
Lalime tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lalime lands with a light punch inside.
Lalime misses with a body punch.
Lalime tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barnes's elbow.
Lalime misses with some punches.
Lalime swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barnes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Barnes is trying to force a seperation but Lalime has the dominant position.
Barnes tries to land knees in the clinch but Lalime avoids the damage to the body.
Lalime pushes Barnes back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Barnes can't break the clinch. #BC#
Barnes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Lalime gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lalime prevents a body shot from Barnes.
Barnes wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lalime tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barnes's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Lalime fails to land.
Barnes tries to break free but Lalime pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Lalime working aggressively here.
Barnes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lalime leaning against his opponent.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lalime as Barnes tries to tie him up.
Lalime tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barnes's elbow.
Lalime tries a body shot but Barnes blocks it. #BC#
Barnes breaks the clinch.
Barnes lands with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Lalime.
Barnes takes a swing at Lalime's ribcage but misses.
Barnes lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Barnes throws a jab when Lalime was well out of range.
Lalime throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Lalime just misses with a punch to the body.
Lalime swings away with a body shot that misses
and Barnes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good standup being displayed there by Lalime as he connects with a hook.
Lalime is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Barnes rather than just go for the knockout.
Barnes throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Barnes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lalime.
Barnes throws a body shot but no joy.
Barnes sets himself, and Lalime steps forward looking for the clinch! Barnes avoids it this time.
Barnes takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lalime throws an overhand right that lands on Barnes's shoulder, as Barnes tries to avoid the shot.
Lalime misses with a straight right.
Lalime throws a poor cross that misses
and Barnes counters with a series of strikes. Lalime will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lalime cracks Barnes with a right hand to the side of the head.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnes throws a shot from downtown. Lalime moves away and avoids it.
Lalime throws a lazy right hand but Barnes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barnes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lalime rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barnes counters with a series of strikes. Lalime will be more careful next time no doubt. #KD2#
Lalime lands a big right hand that sends Barnes crashing to the mat! Lalime stays standing though and waves Barnes back to his feet!#ROC2#Barnes is rocked!
Lalime misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes.
Oh Barnes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lalime.
It looked like Barnes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lalime throws a hook but Barnes avoids it easily.
Barnes seems to have got his legs back now.
and Lalime counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Barnes! He's just covering up as Lalime starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Lalime!

Event: CMMA 154 Harrison v Ferguson
Date: Sep 05, 2021

#R1#
Jury tries to clinch there but Barnes circles away.
Jury wants to clinch up but Barnes keeps it at a distance.
Jury misses with a double jab
and Barnes counters with a nice uppercut.
Jury swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bison Jury seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jury stuns Barnes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jury looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A quick step to the side and Barnes tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
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.
Jury scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jury looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.
Barnes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barnes throws a leg kick that misses.
Jury is looking for the big counter here.
A big left from Jury misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barnes.
Jury is looking to clinch. #T1#
Barnes moves away from the strike by Jury.
It looked like Barnes was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jury misses with a wild body shot.
As Jury looks to move away, Barnes throws a big counter combo but Jury just gets out of the way.
Jury is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barnes scores with a hook to the body. Jury takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Barnes lands with a nice body punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barnes.
Barnes swats away the attempt to clinch by Jury.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barnes. Jury does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jury misses with a looping right.
Jury is looking to clinch but Barnes is avoiding it.
Barnes tried to counter with a leg kick but Jury avoided it.#T2##CL2#
Jury has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD2#
Jury pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Jury has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Barnes is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Jury.
Barnes working away.
Barnes tries to stand but Jury is controlling his head.
Jury is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SU#
Barnes decides to stand back up. Barnes steps back and let's Jury get back to his feet.
Jury just misses with a punch to the body.
A quick step to the side and Barnes tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jury just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Barnes misses its intended target.
Barnes avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3#
A big right from Jury misses.
Jury throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Jury.
Jury digs a good body shot into Barnes's ribs.
Jury missing with a left hand there. Barnes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barnes is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jury throws a hook to the side of Barnes's head but Barnes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barnes throws a right hand that Jury ducks under and follows up with a left that Jury also avoids with ease.
Jury looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jury tries to close the distance and clinch but Barnes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barnes is looking to wear down Jury with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A jab from Barnes finds it's way through Jury's defenses.
Jury fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jury falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barnes counters with a low kick, right behind Jury 's knee. #T4#
Barnes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jury.
Barnes connects with a looping right hand.
Jury tries to clinch but Barnes is having none of it.
Jury tries to clinch there but Barnes circles away.
Barnes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jury.
Barnes throws a leg kick which misses Jury's front leg but catches the back leg as Jury tries to avoid it.
Barnes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jury checks a low kick from Barnes.
Jury throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jury tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barnes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barnes misses with a double jab.
Barnes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jury.
Jury tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Jury.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bob Barnes will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Jury misses the shot to the body.
Barnes is looking for a counter combo.
Jury ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnes moves away.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Barnes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barnes looks to land a left hand but Jury moved out of range nicely.
Jury throws a jab but it's blocked by Barnes.
Jury throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bob Barnes is winning the standup battle so far.
Jury fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.
Barnes tried to counter with a leg kick but Jury avoided it.#CL2#
Jury clinches up with Barnes and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jury jumps guard but Barnes turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A shot in the inside from Barnes. #BC#
Barnes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barnes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barnes throws a series of punches but Jury moves out of range. #T1#
A combination from Jury does no damage.
Jury throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Barnes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jury steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Barnes. That one must have hurt.
Jury misses with a double jab
and Barnes counters with a nice body shot.
Bob Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jury throws a big shot that misses.
Jury throws a series of punches but Barnes moves out of range.
Jury throws a poor cross that misses
and Barnes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jury is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Barnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jury.
Good work by Jury as he checks the leg kick.
Barnes throws a leg kick which misses Jury's front leg but catches the back leg as Jury tries to avoid it.
Barnes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barnes. #T2#
Jury throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jury misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like Barnes was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Barnes goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnes throws a front kick aimed at Jury's knee but Jury avoids it well.
Jury's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Barnes thuds his right hand into Jury's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jury tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barnes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jury throws a series of punches but Barnes avoids them all with ease.
An attempted straight right counter from Barnes misses the target.
Jury throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barnes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jury misses with a hook. Barnes ducked under it nicely.
Barnes takes a swing at Jury's ribcage but misses.
Jury just misses with a punch to the body.
As Jury looks to move away, Barnes throws a big counter combo but Jury just gets out of the way.
Jury misses with a left hand
and Barnes counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Barnes throws a leg kick but Jury sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jab by Jury.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jury moves away.
Jury just misses with a punch to the body.
Barnes throwing a counter right hand but Jury manages to avoid it.
A punch combination from Jury misses.
Jury takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses.
Barnes swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Barnes is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jury.
Barnes blocks a jab.
Jury looks to land a left hand but Barnes moved out of range nicely.
Barnes displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Barnes throws a hook to the side of Jury's head but Jury sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Jury on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Jury clinches.
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!#BC#
Barnes manages to break the clinch. #T4#
Jury jabs Barnes to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Barnes tries to land a leg kick but Jury saw it coming and moves away.
Barnes thows a leg kick but Jury checks it
and Jury counters with a nice uppercut.
Jury comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jury rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barnes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jury stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barnes.
Barnes scores with a three punch combo!
Barnes throws a jab but it's blocked by Jury.
Jury lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barnes circles away quickly and effectively.
It looked like Barnes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jury pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jury checks a low kick from Barnes.
Jury throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jury misses the shot to the body.
Barnes throwing a counter right hand but Jury manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Bob Barnes will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Barnes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jury tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL2#
Barnes tries to keep at a distance but Jury has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Barnes manages to break the clinch.
Jury misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Barnes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barnes lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes feints and then cracks Jury's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jury down.
Barnes dodges the punch combination from Jury.
Barnes scores with a one two! Jury had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T1#
Jury tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jury swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barnes slips under a jab from Jury.
As Jury looks to move away, Barnes throws a big counter combo but Jury just gets out of the way.
Jury misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes.
Barnes went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jury scores with a sloppy right hand. Barnes should have avoided that one.
Jury looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.
Barnes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Barnes throws out a leg kick but Jury moves out of range and Barnes only half commits.
Jury stuns Barnes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jury throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barnes counters with a nice body shot.
Jury misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barnes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2#
Barnes digs a good hook to Jury's body.
Jury throws a big shot that misses.
Barnes lands with an overhand left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jury fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barnes throws a head kick that Jury semi-blocks.
Barnes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jury needs to keep his hands up - Barnes had a free shot at his head there.
Barnes cracks Jury with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jury wants to clinch.
The crowd cheers as Jury lands an impressive looking overhand right. Barnes doesn't seem phased though.#T3#
Jury misses with a shot to the body
and Barnes counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sloppy strikes from Jury. Those never looked like landing.
Jury wants to clinch up but Barnes keeps it at a distance.
Barnes moves into range and connects with a jab.
Barnes misses with a two punch combination. #CL2#
Jury moves into the clinch successfully.
Jury tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Barnes just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Barnes breaks from the clinch.
Jury throws a body shot but no joy.
Barnes works Jury's body with a nice hook.#T4#
Jury takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jury avoids the body shot from Barnes.
Jury misses with a body shot
and Barnes counters with a nice uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Barnes. Those never looked like landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes scores with a shot to the body.
Jury is looking to clinch.
Jury misses with a combination
and Barnes counters with a left to the body.
Jury takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jury misses with a body shot.
Barnes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jury.
Barnes keeps the fight on the outside.
Bison Jury has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jury throws a jab but it's blocked by Barnes.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Barnes!
A relieved looking Bob Barnes thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Bison Jury spoke after the fight, saying 'I want a rematch!'.

Event: CMMA 145 Big Mouth v Marui
Date: Aug 15, 2021

#R1#
Barnes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mendes. That did some damage!
Bob Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Barnes takes a swing at Mendes's ribcage but misses.
Mendes slips a straight right by Barnes.
Mendes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Barnes on the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Bob Barnes has been cut.
Mendes misses with a looping left.
Mendes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barnes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mendes misses with a kick to the body.
Barnes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barnes.
Barnes misses with an uppercut. Mendes saw that one coming.
Mendes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mendes was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T1#
Mendes moves forwards but Barnes connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Barnes lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mendes lands a body shot.
Mendes misses with a takedown attempt
and Barnes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mendes slips a jab and a cross from Barnes.
Barnes throws a poor cross that misses
and Mendes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mendes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mendes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnes feints and then cracks Mendes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mendes down.
Mendes lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Mendes forces Barnes back against the cage and clinches.
Barnes takes a shot to the head.
Mendes can't get the takedown.
Mendes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mendes misses with a punch on the inside.
Barnes is trying to push Mendes away but Mendes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Barnes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mendes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barnes backwards.
A short body shot lands from Mendes as the two fighters clinch.
Mendes is leaning against Barnes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Barnes is breathing heavily.
Mendes scores with a hook to the body.
Mendes scores with a hook to the body.
Mendes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mendes stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mendes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mendes tries to score a body lock takedown but Barnes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bob Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Riyu Mendes.
Mendes jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Barnes walks away with a smile on his face. Mendes gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Barnes looks to throw the jab but Mendes is out of range.
Mendes was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Barnes throws a lazy uppercut
and Mendes counters with a body kick that stops Barnes in his tracks momentarily. #T3#
Barnes gets cracked there but stands up to it. #ROC2#Barnes is rocked!#CL2#
Mendes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Oh Barnes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barnes gets underhooks to prevent Mendes's takedown attempt.
Barnes seems to have got his legs back now.
Barnes tries to circle away but Mendes has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Mendes breaks from the clinch.
Mendes is looking to slow Barnes down with leg kicks.
Barnes misses with a kick to the body
and Mendes counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL2#
Mendes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Barnes, pushing him back against the cage.
Mendes leaning his opponent against the cage.
Barnes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Barnes manages to break the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Barnes.#T4#
An inside leg kick from Barnes misses.
Barnes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #CL2#
Mendes gets a clinch.
Barnes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mendes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Barnes - that landed with a thud.
Mendes has Barnes pressed against the cage, preventing Barnes from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Barnes tries to circle away but Mendes has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Barnes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barnes.
Barnes scores with a jab to the jaw.
Barnes swings away with a body shot that misses #KD2#
and Mendes lands a stunning uppercut that sends Barnes to the mat!
Mendes is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Barnes!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Riyu Mendes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bob Barnes's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Mendes walks into a left hand.
Mendes looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.
Mendes throws a low kick but Barnes moves out of range easily.
Mendes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Barnes's head.
Mendes scores with a leg kick.
Mendes throws the kick towards the body but Barnes avoids it.
Barnes misses with a straight right.
Mendes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes checks a low kick from Barnes.
Mendes lands with a thumping leg kick.
Barnes lands with a straight right. Mendes didn't see that one coming.
Mendes connects with a body shot.#T1#
Mendes blocks a low kick nicely.
Good exchange - Barnes coming out on top.
Mendes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mendes works Barnes's body with a nice hook.
Barnes misses with a hook
and Mendes counters with a low kick, right behind Barnes 's knee.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Mendes moves into the clinch successfully.
Barnes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mendes tries for a takedown but Barnes manages to get underhooks.
Mendes swings wildly with an uppercut but Barnes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mendes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mendes.
Riyu Mendes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right from Mendes.
Mendes scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Mendes lands a nice uppercut.
Barnes has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mendes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mendes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Mendes.
Mendes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mendes pushes Barnes against the cage. Mendes is working some dirty boxing. Mendes pushes off with a quick right hook! Barnes goes down! Barnes tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Mendes moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Riyu Mendes!
A victorious Riyu Mendes thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CMMA 131 De Minaur v Panic
Date: Jul 16, 2021

#R1#
White scores with a leg kick.
White just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Barnes misses the target.
White's corner calls for a 1-2. White obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Barnes connects with a right hand. White shakes it off.
White throws a low kick but Barnes avoids it.
White misses with a left hand
and Barnes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
White throws a right hand that Barnes ducks under and follows up with a left that Barnes also avoids with ease.
White fails to land with a series of punches.
A low kick from Barnes misses
and White counters with a nice uppercut.
Barnes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Buster White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes throws a good cross that connects.
White misses with a two punch combination.
Barnes is looking to counter punch.
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!
White misses with a leg kick
and Barnes counters with a leg kick.
White misses with a double jab
and Barnes counters with an inside leg kick.
Barnes connects with an inside leg kick.
Barnes has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mentor Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Barnes closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
White throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barnes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
White will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
White darts in trying to clinch
and Barnes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
White uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barnes.
Barnes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from White.
A telegraphed right hand from Barnes misses the target.
Barnes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A jab from White misses.
White jabs at Barnes's body.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Barnes tries to break the clinch but White is controlling the position.
White controlling the action here for a moment. #T2##BC#
Barnes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
White throws a series of punches but Barnes moves out of range.
White takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
An inside leg kick from White misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
White throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
White uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barnes.
Barnes scores with a nice right hand.
White avoids the body shot from Barnes.
White falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barnes counters with a nice uppercut.
White lands with a shot to the body.
Barnes blocks a low kick nicely.
Barnes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
White throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Barnes was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from White.#T3#
A slow jab from White misses its intended target.
White takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
White throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barnes counters with a series of strikes. White will be more careful next time no doubt. #ROC#White is rocked!
Barnes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
White is still on wobbly legs! Can Barnes finish him?
Crack! Barnes connects with the perfect overhand right and White falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Barnes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bob Barnes!
An out of breath Bob Barnes thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CMMA 120 De Minaur v Duvernay
Date: Jun 19, 2021

#R1#
Boytsov lands with an overhand left.
Barnes misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD2#
and Boytsov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Barnes!
Boytsov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnes keeps working.
Barnes tries to escape but Boytsov is in control. #SUB2#
Boytsov is working to tighten his grip on Barnes's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Barnes has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Boytsov is really squeezing tight and eventually Barnes passes out! Boytsov breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dmitry Boytsov!
A very excited looking Dmitry Boytsov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: CMMA 111 Kanaani v Hatfield
Date: May 28, 2021

#R1#
Jury throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jury takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jury just misses with a punch to the body.
Jury fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jury changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jury swings and misses with a hook 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.
Barnes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jury.
Barnes is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jury with a body shot.
Barnes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barnes. Jury does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barnes scores with a jab. Jury acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bison Jury seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jury lands a slapping body shot.
Jury throws a combination that misses
and Barnes counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Barnes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jury connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jab by Jury.
Barnes throws a right hand that Jury ducks under and follows up with a left that Jury also avoids with ease.
Jury takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Barnes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jury.
Jury is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Barnes lands a head shot.
Barnes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jury counters with a stiff right hand.
Jury misses with a double jab.
Barnes with a hook.
Barnes thows a left - swing and a miss!
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 Jury has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jury and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Barnes works Jury's body with a nice hook.
Barnes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jury throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barnes lands with a nice combination. Jury backs away looking to recover.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jury misses with a double jab
and Barnes counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Barnes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Jury throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range.
Jury will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barnes! But no joy.
Barnes throws a body shot but no joy.
Jury appears to be looking for a big counter.
Barnes misses with a double jab
and Barnes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jury misses the shot to the body.
Jury scores with a jab.
Barnes scores with a body shot.
Barnes clobbers Jury with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jury misses with the combination.
Jury throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barnes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jury in his tracks.
Jury misses with a series of wild punches. #T3#
Jury swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Barnes counters with a straight right hand.
Jury misses the shot to the body.
Jury throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barnes throws a series of punches but Jury moves out of range.
Jury bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jab from Jury.
Barnes misses with the combination.
Barnes thuds a left hand into Jury's body.
The fighters circling - Jury throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barnes appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jury fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fighters circling - Jury throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jury lands a body shot.
Barnes swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jury.
Jury just misses with a punch to the body.
Barnes let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jury really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A telegraphed right hand from Barnes misses the target.
Barnes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jury listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jury sizes up Barnes with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Donk. Jury catches Barnes right on the button with a cross.
Good standup being displayed there by Jury as he connects with a hook.
Jury avoids the body shot from Barnes.
Jury is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Barnes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jury misses with a wild combination.
Barnes digs a good body shot into Jury's ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bison Jury will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Jury throws a jab but it's blocked by Barnes.
Barnes is looking for the big counter here.
Barnes misses with a double jab.
A quick step to the side and Jury tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jury misses with an uppercut
and Barnes counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
Jury walks into a left hand.
Barnes misses with an uppercut.
Jury misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Barnes counters with a nice uppercut.
Jury keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jury swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Barnes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jury.
Some wild striking there from Barnes.
Barnes looks to land a left hand but Jury moved out of range nicely.
Barnes avoids the body shot from Jury.
Jury throws a right hand that Barnes ducks under and follows up with a left that Barnes also avoids with ease.
Barnes throws a body punch but Jury moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes staying out of range there.
Bob Barnes seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Barnes lands with an uppercut that bounces Jury off the cage and back into range.
Jury pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barnes lands a lovely overhand right.
Jury looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barnes let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jury misses with a wild combination.
A countering left hand to the body from Barnes misses.
Some wild striking there from Barnes.
Jury will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barnes scores with a jab to the body.
Barnes tests Jury's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barnes throws a series of punches but Jury avoids them all with ease.
Jury swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Jury throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barnes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jury swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot to the liver by Barnes. Beautiful body shot.
Jury swings for the body but Barnes moves out of range.
A jab from Barnes finds it's way through Jury's defenses.
Barnes scores with a nice right hand. #ROC2#Jury is rocked!
Jury missing with a left hand there. Barnes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oh Jury is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jury rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barnes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jury throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barnes takes a swing at Jury's ribcage but misses.
Jury seems to have got his legs back now.
Jury misses with a looping left.
Jury scores with a jab to the body.
Bison Jury is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Barnes has knocked Jury down with a huge combo! Barnes steps away and waves a wobbly Jury back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Barnes throws an overhand right that drops Jury like a sack of potatoes! Barnes dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Barnes!
Bob Barnes seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Bison Jury was interviewed post fight and said 'Rematch!'.

Event: CMMA 64 Adams vs Zhao
Date: Jan 02, 2021

#R1#
Everette lands with a cross.
Barnes tries to bum rush Everette with a series of wild strikes but Everette uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Everette swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Everette jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barnes slips a jab from Everette.
Everette swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barnes.#ROC#Barnes is rocked!
Barnes is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Everette doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Barnes crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Barnes's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kyle Everette!
After winning the bout, Kyle Everette thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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

#R1#
Laguna tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barnes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barnes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Laguna tries to clinch up but Barnes circles away and keeps his distance.
Barnes throws a solid leg kick but Laguna takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Barnes.
Laguna swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barnes jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Laguna tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barnes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jab from Barnes.
A telegraphed right hand from Barnes misses the target.
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 swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Laguna definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Barnes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Barnes connects with a solid leg kick.
Barnes looks to land a combination but Laguna avoids it well.
Laguna was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Laguna misses with an uppercut
and Barnes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barnes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes lands with a nice combination. Laguna backs away looking to recover.
Barnes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Barnes connects with a body shot that sends Laguna's belly button to the back.
Barnes lands a right hook to the body.
Laguna tries to clinch there but Barnes circles away.
Barnes tests Laguna's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#It looks like Bautista Laguna has been cut.#T1#
Barnes lands with a nice combination. Laguna backs away looking to recover.
Barnes scores with a jab to the body.
Laguna fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barnes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bob Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes scores with a shot to the body.
Barnes misses with a series of wild punches.
Barnes moves out of range as Laguna strikes.
Laguna throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Barnes tries to keep at a distance but Laguna has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Laguna drags the fight down to the ground.
Laguna keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Laguna throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Barnes works over Laguna with some ground and pound from guard.
Laguna is trying to control the position but Barnes postures up. #SUB#
Laguna is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Barnes postures up and lands a big shot to Laguna's brow.
Barnes is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Barnes makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Barnes working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Laguna's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Laguna is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barnes is aware though and is defending well.
Barnes trying to control but Laguna is working from the bottom. #T3#
Laguna keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass. #SUB#
Laguna is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Laguna working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barnes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barnes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Barnes content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Barnes is looking to stand up but Laguna won't let him.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Laguna keeps moving. #SUB#
Laguna looking for a guillotine here but Barnes defends easily. #T4##SUB#
Laguna is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Barnes with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Laguna has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barnes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Laguna working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barnes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barnes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Barnes is in close to Laguna's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Laguna looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Laguna looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Barnes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bautista Laguna's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Laguna looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Laguna tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barnes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barnes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Laguna stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Laguna tries to clinch up
and Barnes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barnes connects with a body shot.#CL#
Laguna forces Barnes back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Barnes breaks from the clinch.
Bob Barnes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Barnes.
Barnes throws a one two combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnes lands a jab to Laguna's midsection.
Laguna tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Laguna takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barnes moves into range and connects with a jab.
Laguna on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T1#
Barnes throws a leg kick but Laguna checks it.
Barnes digs a good hook to Laguna's body.
Barnes lands a nice hook to Laguna's body. Laguna takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Barnes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A lazy left from Barnes finds it's target.
Nice uppercut there from Barnes.#ROC2#Laguna is rocked!
Barnes throws a monster overhand right that drops Laguna! Barnes follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Barnes!
Our winner, Bob Barnes, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: CMMA 46 Carter vs Drallig
Date: Nov 01, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes moves away from the strike by Facial.
Barnes misses with a series of wild punches.
Barnes goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2#It looks like Jism Facial has been cut.
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.
Facial tests Barnes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barnes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Facial.
Barnes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Facial throws out the jab.
Facial keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barnes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Barnes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Facial.
Facial throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range.
Facial lands the left hand.
Barnes throws a hook to the side of Facial's head but Facial sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Barnes.
Barnes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Facial moves forwards but Barnes connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Facial tries to clinch there but Barnes circles away.
Facial has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Save America! TRUMP 2.0 !!! in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Facial.
A combination from Barnes does no damage. #KD#
Facial sends Barnes crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Facial is motioning to the referee to let Barnes up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Barnes is rocked!
Facial darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Barnes's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Facial before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jism Facial!
After winning the bout, Jism Facial thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CMMA 36 Nycz vs Pizza
Date: Sep 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bones on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bones shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barnes defends it nicely.
Barnes is looking for a counter combo.
Barnes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bones's hands.
Barnes looks to land a combination but Bones avoids it well.
Bones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barnes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barnes swats away the attempt to clinch by Bones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes lands with a good body shot.
Barnes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barnes. Bones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Barnes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Barnes. Bones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bones shoots in looking for a takedown but Barnes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bones's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bones with a lazy takedown attempt
and Barnes counters with a series of strikes. Bones will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bob Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matry Bones.
Bones on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bones with a lazy takedown attempt
and Barnes counters with a big right hand! Oh Bones is in trouble here! Barnes follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Barnes!
A victorious Bob Barnes thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CMMA 30 Adefemi vs Beef
Date: Sep 06, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Barnes throws a combination. Karelin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Barnes with a nice calf kick.#KD#
Barnes drops Karelin with a beautiful combination! Karelin stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Barnes is looking for the KO!#CUT#It looks like Khabib Karelin has been cut.
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 batters Karelin with a massive right followed by a huge left! Karelin is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Barnes lands a final crushing right hand to drop Karelin to the mat with a gruesome thud! Barnes is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bob Barnes!
Bob Barnes decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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