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Event:
CMMA 53 Torres vs Longchain
Date: Nov 28, 2020 |
#R1# Hatfield throws a shot to the body.
Hatfield fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Hatfield waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barrett. Hatfield lands a jab. Hatfield waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barrett. Barrett tries to clinch but Hatfield moves out of range. We've been told by Hatfield's head coaches at Yellow Lotus Center of Healing and Meditative Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Hatfield lands with a nice body punch. Barrett throws a big shot that misses. Barrett missing with a left hand there. Hatfield was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Barrett looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Barrett blocks a head kick by Hatfield.
Hatfield bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Barrett stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hatfield. Barrett takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. 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! Hatfield scores with a kick to the midsection. Hatfield throws out a powerful jab. Barrett connects with a body shot. Hatfield missing with a left hand there. Barrett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Barrett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barrett on the wrong end of a nice jab. Barrett has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hatfield finds it's way round the side to connect with Barrett's head. Decent striking displayed by Hatfield there. Hatfield moves away from the strike by Barrett. #T1##CL2# Barrett darts in and clinches Hatfield up against the cage.#BC# Hatfield breaks from the clinch.
Hatfield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barrett blocks a jab. Hatfield scores with a jab to the body. Nice straight punches there by Hatfield. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hatfield. Hatfield scores with a slapping inside leg kick. A solid leg kick lands there for Hatfield.
Hatfield connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barrett's hands.#CL2# Barrett closes the distance and clinches. A short right from Hatfield on the inside. Barrett misses with the head strike.
#BC2# Barrett escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barrett throws a right hand that misses
and Hatfield counters with a stiff right hand. 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! Barrett throws an overhand right that lands on Hatfield's shoulder, as Hatfield tries to avoid the shot. Nice straight punches there by Hatfield. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hatfield. Hatfield lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Hatfield uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barrett. Barrett throws a lazy right hand but Hatfield sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2# Jab from Hatfield. Hatfield moves into range and connects with a jab. Hatfield is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Barrett's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hatfield connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Barrett scrambles back to his feet. Barrett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Barrett lands a slapping body shot.
Barrett takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Riley Hatfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hatfield with a jab. Hatfield misses with a looping right. Hatfield throws a quick inside leg kick. Barrett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hatfield.
Hatfield connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barrett. Barrett circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Hatfield ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Hatfield throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Barrett takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Hatfield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barrett.
Barrett throws an overhand right that lands on Hatfield's shoulder, as Hatfield tries to avoid the shot. Barrett just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barrett. Hatfield does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3# Barrett throws a hook but Hatfield avoids it easily. Hatfield ducks under a wild hook from Barrett. Hatfield cracks Barrett with an open hand slap. Barrett slips a jab from Hatfield. Hatfield lands a nice shot that snaps Barrett's head back.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2# Hatfield gets tackled into the cage by Barrett. Barrett maintains the clinch. Barrett scores with a shoulder strike. Hatfield wants to break free but Barrett has control.
The referee is keeping an eye on Barrett - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Barrett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC# Hatfield pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Barrett takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A jab from Hatfield does it's job there. Barrett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hatfield moves away. Barrett throws a looping overhand right but Hatfield ducks down to avoid it. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Hatfield lands a nice shot to the body.
Barrett throws a body punch but Hatfield moves out of range. As Barrett backs away, Hatfield returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Hatfield waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barrett.#T4# Hatfield fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Barrett on the side of the head. Barrett just misses with a punch to the body.
Hatfield moves into range and connects with a jab. Barrett walks into a jab. Hatfield lands with a right hand. A big right from Hatfield misses. Hatfield paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Barrett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Hatfield uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barrett. Barrett misses the body punch and Hatfield counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Hatfield bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Hatfield throwing a counter right hand but Barrett manages to avoid it. Barrett looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Hatfield throws a one two combo.
Hatfield keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Hatfield ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barrett moves away. Hatfield lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Hatfield avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Jab by Barrett. Hatfield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barrett.
Hatfield swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Riley Hatfield dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Hatfield thumps Barrett with a low kick. Barrett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hatfield. Good standup being displayed there by Hatfield as he connects with a hook. Hatfield connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barrett. Barrett circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Hatfield getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Barrett has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. The fighters circling - Hatfield throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Good standup being displayed there by Barrett as he connects with a hook. Hatfield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barrett.
Hatfield lands a jab-cross combination. Barrett misses with a left hand and Hatfield connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Barrett has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Barrett there as he acknowledges the shot. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Hatfield misses with a head kick.
Barrett catches Hatfield with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Hatfield connects with the punch. Decent striking displayed by Hatfield there.#CL2# Barrett has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hatfield blocks an uppercut.
Barrett working aggressively here.
Hatfield fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1# Hatfield misses with the head strike.
Barrett blocking some punches.
Hatfield can't find room to land a body shot as Barrett controls the action.
Hatfield blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barrett scores with a shot to the side of Hatfield's head. Hatfield lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Barrett misses with the head strike.
Hatfield lands a left hand.
#BC# Hatfield breaks from the clinch.
Hatfield lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Hatfield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hatfield throws a big shot that misses. Barrett takes a swing at Hatfield's ribcage but misses. Barrett has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hatfield. Barrett misses the jab. Hatfield uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Hatfield lands a nice shot that snaps Barrett's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Barrett throws a hook but Hatfield blocks it. Nice uppercut lands for Hatfield. That snapped Barrett's head back.
#T2# Barrett throws a body shot but no joy. Barrett throws an off balance right hand
and Barrett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. A nice leg kick lands there from Hatfield. Barrett darts in trying to clinch and Hatfield counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Barrett throws a hook to the side of Hatfield's head but Hatfield sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Barrett's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Hatfield blocks a jab. Barrett throws a right hand that misses
and Hatfield counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Hatfield throws the left hand but Barrett avoids the punch easily. Barrett tries to clinch there but Hatfield circles away.
It looked like Hatfield was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Hatfield lands a leg kick that knocks Barrett off balance momentarily. Barrett stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hatfield. Barrett takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Barrett tries to move into range but Hatfield moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Hatfield scores with a jab to the body. Nice cross by Hatfield. Hatfield works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Barrett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T3# Barrett takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Barrett throws a shot to the body.
Hatfield jabs at Barrett's body. Hatfield fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. A telegraphed right hand from Hatfield misses the target. Jab, jab by Hatfield - just one landing. Hatfield throws a good cross that connects.
Barrett slips a jab from Hatfield.#CL2# Barrett has taken the fight to the clinch.
Barrett swings wildly with an uppercut but Hatfield uses good head movement to avoid it. Barrett scores with a shot to the side of Hatfield's head. Barrett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barrett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hatfield. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2# Barrett's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Hatfield throws a hook to the side of Barrett's head but Barrett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barrett! But no joy. Barrett is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hatfield.#T4# Barrett takes one on the button. Hatfield cracks Barrett with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Hatfield is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barrett can do to turn this around? Hatfield displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barrett throws out the jab. Barrett looks to score with a jab to the body but Hatfield is just out of range. It looked like Hatfield wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Hatfield will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hatfield bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL2# Barrett closes the distance and clinches. Barrett misses with some punches.
#BC# Hatfield pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Jab, jab by Hatfield - just one landing. Barrett misses with a hook.#CL2# Barrett has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A shot in the inside from Hatfield. A hook to the body from Hatfield.
Hatfield has a couple of punches blocked by Barrett.
Barrett lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC# Hatfield breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Riley Hatfield dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Hatfield uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Hatfield scores with a jab. Barrett acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Hatfield misses with the combination.
Hatfield throws a lazy right hand but Barrett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Barrett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hatfield moves away. Barrett cracks Hatfield with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT2#It looks like Riley Hatfield has been cut. Hatfield fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barrett. Barrett closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Hatfield fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barrett has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Barrett looks to land a left hand but Hatfield moved out of range nicely. Barrett throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Hatfield to counter with a crisp jab. Hatfield is looking to slow Barrett down with leg kicks. Barrett takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Barrett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hatfield sees it coming and avoids it easily. A decent looking cross lands there for Hatfield. Hatfield lands a body shot.
Barrett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hatfield.
Barrett takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1# Donk. Hatfield catches Barrett right on the button with a cross. Barrett avoids the head kick by Hatfield.
Barrett avoids the head kick by Hatfield.
Barrett lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Barrett connects with a single shot there. Barrett throws an off balance right hand
letting Hatfield counter with a right hand. Hatfield throws a big shot that misses. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hatfield, as that shot connected.
#CL2# Barrett has closed the distance and engaged Hatfield in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hatfield creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Hatfield fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barrett lands a shoulder strike. Barrett lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hatfield is trying to break the clinch but Barrett is controlling him. Barrett lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hatfield backwards. A head punch blocked on the inside by Barrett. Hatfield misses with a short punch on the inside. Hatfield lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Hatfield working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2# Hatfield blocks an uppercut.
Hatfield swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barrett throws a punch but it's blocked by Hatfield. Barrett misses with a hook from the clinch. Barrett has Hatfield pressed against the cage, preventing Hatfield from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Leo Barrett seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Barrett misses with a punch to the body.
#BC# Hatfield breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hatfield chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Good standup being displayed there by Hatfield as he connects with a hook. That kick from Hatfield tenderised Barrett's leg. Barrett is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL2# Barrett moves into the clinch. Hatfield throws a head punch that misses. Hatfield blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barrett misses with a body punch.
Hatfield swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barrett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barrett lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hatfield backwards. A short right hand to the side of the head by Barrett. Hatfield throws a head punch that misses. #T3# Hatfield tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Barrett lands with a short head shot on the inside. Barrett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage. Hatfield blocks an uppercut.
Hatfield lands a right hand. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hatfield creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Barrett tries to work over Hatfield's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Barrett lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Barrett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hatfield wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Hatfield displaying some good clinch control by pressing Barrett up against the cage. Hatfield tries to break the clinch but Barrett is controlling the position. Barrett misses with some punches.
Barrett lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Hatfield has a couple of punches blocked by Barrett.
#T4# Barrett swings wildly with an uppercut but Hatfield uses good head movement to avoid it. Hatfield throws an elbow but it misses.
Hatfield is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Hatfield throws a head punch that misses. Barrett gets through Hatfield's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Barrett misses with a hook from the clinch. Hatfield misses with an elbow over the top. Leo Barrett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! 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! Hatfield lands a body punch in the clinch. Hatfield lands a shot to the body. Barrett takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Barrett blocks an elbow strike from Hatfield.
Barrett misses with the head strike.
Hatfield stalling in the clinch but Barrett improves position. Hatfield softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Barrett working aggressively here.
Good body shot from Hatfield.
Riley Hatfield is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Hatfield misses with the head strike.
Hatfield tries a knee to the head but Barrett blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight! Riley Hatfield showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hatfield, 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27 Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Riley Hatfield! Riley Hatfield really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Aspire Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
CMMA 44 Barnes vs Salvador
Date: Oct 25, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Barrett scores with a nice strike. Barrett connects with a looping right hand.
#CUT#It looks like Yama Oka has been cut.#KD# Barrett cracks Oka with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Oka looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Barrett finish him?
#ROC#Oka 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! Barrett closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Oka out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leo Barrett! |
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Event:
CMMA 35 Sharty vs Martinez
Date: Sep 27, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Duong misses with a hook. Barrett ducked under it nicely. Barrett wants to clinch and Duong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL# Barrett moves into the clinch. Barrett has a couple of punches blocked by Duong.
Duong blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barrett. Barrett definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Barrett pushes Duong back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Barrett lands a hook that snaps the head of Duong backwards. A frustrated look appears on Duong's face as he tries to break the clinch. Barrett prevents Duong from breaking the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Barrett working aggressively here.
Barrett lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Duong or not. Duong can't break the clinch.
Barrett swings wildly with an uppercut but Duong uses good head movement to avoid it. A quick uppercut on the inside from Barrett. #T1# A head punch blocked on the inside by Duong. Barrett works on Duong's body with a couple of short punches. Barrett keeps control of Duong as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Duong blocking some punches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Barrett. Barrett misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Barrett fails to land. Barrett digs a right hand into Duong's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Duong's gas tank. Barrett swings wildly with an uppercut but Duong uses good head movement to avoid it. A quick uppercut on the inside from Barrett. A frustrated look appears on Duong's face as he tries to break the clinch. Barrett lands a nice uppercut. Duong blocks an uppercut.
#T2# A nice right hand lands inside from Barrett. Duong is trying to break the clinch but Barrett has him pressed against the cage. Duong blocking some punches.
Duong blocking some punches.
Barrett cracks Duong with a nice body shot. Barrett scores with a shoulder strike. Barrett lands a left hand.
Barrett stalling the fight.
Barrett lands a hook that snaps the head of Duong backwards. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Barrett misses with a hook from the clinch. Duong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Duong blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barrett. A short left from Barrett. Barrett has Duong pressed against the cage, preventing Duong from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T3# Barrett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barrett digs a right hand underneath Duong's ribcage. Duong let out a lung full of air as it connected. Barrett swings wildly with an uppercut but Duong uses good head movement to avoid it. Duong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barrett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Duong's elbow. Barrett working aggressively here.
Barrett misses with a punch to the body.
Duong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barrett scores with a shoulder strike. Barrett misses with a body punch.
Duong blocks an uppercut.
Barrett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Barrett misses with a punch to the body.
#T4# A short right hand to the side of the head by Barrett. Barrett misses with a punch on the inside.
Barrett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Duong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Barrett.
Barrett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Duong's elbow. Barrett avoiding damage.
Duong has had enough of the clinch but Barrett keeps him there for the moment. Barrett cracks Duong with a nice body shot. Barrett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Barrett throws a punch but it's blocked by Duong. Duong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Duong blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Barrett makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Barrett dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Duong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL# Barrett gets a clinch. Barrett lands a shot to the body. Barrett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duong. Barrett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Duong can do to turn this around? Duong wants to get back to striking at distance but Barrett won't allow it.
Duong blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Barrett. Barrett misses with the head strike.
Barrett throws a head punch that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Barrett swings wildly with an uppercut but Duong uses good head movement to avoid it. Barrett holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Barrett lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1# Duong blocking some punches.
Barrett has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. A head punch on the inside from Barrett fails to land. Duong is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. A short right from Barrett on the inside. Barrett scores with a nice hook to the head. Duong is trying to force a seperation but Barrett has the dominant position. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Barrett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barrett has a couple of punches blocked by Duong.
Duong prevents a body shot from Barrett. A short right hand to the side of the head by Barrett. Duong blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duong. Barrett tries to work over Duong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A short right from Barrett. Barrett scores with a shot to the side of Duong's head. #T2# Barrett stalling.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barrett. Barrett misses with a short punch on the inside. Duong is looking to break free of the clinch but Barrett has double underhooks. Barrett misses with some punches.
Barrett has Duong pressed against the cage, preventing Duong from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Barrett working some nice short punches in the clinch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Barrett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barrett can't find room to land a body shot as Duong controls the action.
Barrett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Duong's elbow. Duong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Barrett working aggressively here.
Leo Barrett has scored more points in the clinch so far. Barrett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Duong is trying to break the clinch but Barrett is controlling him.#T3# Barrett throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Barrett scores with an uppercut up the middle. Barrett has Duong pressed against the cage, preventing Duong from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Duong wants to break free but Barrett has control.
Barrett scores with an uppercut up the middle. A nice left hand lands by Barrett.
Barrett misses with a short punch on the inside. Barrett lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Barrett misses with a hook from the clinch. Barrett stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Duong wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T4# Duong wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Barrett avoiding damage.
Duong wants to break the clinch but can't.
Duong blocking some punches.
Barrett controlling the action here for a moment.
Duong is trying to break the clinch but Barrett is controlling him. Barrett stalling in the clinch.
Duong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barrett lands on the inside with an uppercut. Barrett working aggressively here.
Barrett pushes Duong back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Barrett dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##CL# Barrett closes the distance and clinches. Barrett struggles to land a body shot inside as Duong controls his hands.
Barrett lands a right hand. Barrett misses with some punches.
Barrett lands with a right to the head. Barrett misses with a body punch.
Barrett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barrett lands a body punch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Duong. Barrett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Barrett misses with a punch to the body.
Barrett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Duong wants to get back to striking at distance but Barrett won't allow it.
Barrett tries a body shot but Duong blocks it.
Barrett misses with the head strike.
#T1# Still in the clinch, Barrett scores with a nice short uppercut. Duong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A head punch on the inside from Barrett fails to land. Barrett has a couple of punches blocked by Duong.
Barrett has a couple of punches blocked by Duong.
Duong takes a shot to the head. Barrett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barrett taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Barrett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barrett lands with a light punch inside. Barrett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barrett throws a head punch that misses. Duong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barrett lands a shoulder strike. #T2# A quick uppercut on the inside from Barrett. Barrett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barrett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barrett swings wildly with an uppercut but Duong uses good head movement to avoid it. Barrett working aggressively here.
Barrett lands an uppercut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Duong blocks an uppercut.
Duong tries to break the clinch but Barrett is controlling the position. Barrett throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Barrett has a couple of punches blocked by Duong.
Barrett has a couple of punches blocked by Duong.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Barrett takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Barrett misses with a punch on the inside.
#T3# Barrett misses with a body punch.
Barrett misses with a hook from the clinch. Barrett working aggressively here.
Barrett lands with a short shot to the head. Barrett lands on the inside with an uppercut. Barrett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Duong wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Barrett has him pressed against the cage. Barrett throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Duongs head. Barrett throws a punch but it's blocked by Duong. Barrett misses with a short punch on the inside. Duong blocking some punches.
Duong blocks an uppercut.
Barrett lands a right hand. #T4# Duong wants to break free but Barrett has control.
Barrett prevents Duong from breaking the clinch. Barrett pressing his opponent against the cage. Barrett leaning his opponent against the cage. Barrett misses with a short punch on the inside. Duong wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Barrett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Barrett swings wildly with an uppercut but Duong uses good head movement to avoid it. Barrett lands with a left to the head.
And that's the end of the fight! Leo Barrett showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Barrett, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:24 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:24 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leo Barrett! |
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Event:
CMMA 29 Tripple C
Date: Sep 05, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2# Barrett gets tackled into the cage by Kouyialis. Kouyialis maintains the clinch. Kouyialis pushes Barrett back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Barrett throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kouyialiss head. A battle for position here, against the cage. Barrett swings wildly with an uppercut but Kouyialis uses good head movement to avoid it. Barrett working aggressively here.
Kouyialis is trying to push Barrett away but Barrett has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Kouyialis is trying to break free. Barrett lands a left hand.
Barrett tries to work over Kouyialis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Kouyialis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2# Kouyialis manages to break the clinch.
#CL# Barrett rushes Kouyialis and presses him up against the cage. Kouyialis blocks an uppercut.
Barrett's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Kouyialis is trying to push Barrett away but Barrett has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Kouyialis tries to stall but Barrett uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Barrett struggles to land a body shot inside as Kouyialis controls his hands.
Barrett misses with the head strike.
Barrett misses with a punch on the inside.
Barrett misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kouyialis. #T1# Barrett throws a punch but it's blocked by Kouyialis. Kouyialis blocking some punches.
Barrett misses with some punches.
Barrett lands with a short shot to the head. Barrett lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Barrett swings wildly with an uppercut but Kouyialis uses good head movement to avoid it. Barrett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barrett lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kouyialis backwards. Kouyialis is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Barrett pulls him back up using the underhooks. Kouyialis is trying to break free. A head punch on the inside from Kouyialis fails to land. Barrett misses with a short punch on the inside. Kouyialis blocking some punches.
Barrett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Barrett misses with some punches.
Kouyialis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Kouyialis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barrett stalling the fight.
#BC2# Kouyialis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Barrett tries to clinch there but Kouyialis circles away.
#CL# Barrett takes the fight into the clinch. #T2# Barrett tries to stall but Kouyialis uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kouyialis is trying to break the clinch but Barrett is controlling him. Kouyialis blocks a body shot from Barrett. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Barrett lands with a light punch inside. Barrett cracks Kouyialis with a nice body shot. Kouyialis is trying to force a seperation but Barrett has the dominant position. Kouyialis has had enough of the clinch but Barrett keeps him there for the moment. Barrett working aggressively here.
Barrett misses with the head strike.
#BC2# Kouyialis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Kouyialis lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Barrett wants to clinch. Kouyialis lands with a right hand. Barrett on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL# Barrett drives through and clinches with Kouyialis against the cage.
Barrett prevents the takedown attempt.
#T3# Barrett struggles to land a body shot inside as Kouyialis controls his hands.
Kouyialis digs a right hand underneath Barrett's ribcage. Barrett let out a lung full of air as it connected. Barrett throws a head punch that misses. Barrett stalling.
Barrett working aggressively here.
Barrett gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kouyialis.
Leo Barrett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Loukas Kouyialis. Kouyialis tries to break free but Barrett pushes him back against the cage. Kouyialis blocks an uppercut.
Barrett prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC2# Kouyialis manages to break the clinch.
#CL# Barrett forces Kouyialis back against the cage and clinches. Barrett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Barrett throws a head punch that misses. Barrett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barrett. Barrett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kouyialis blocking some punches.
Kouyialis working hard to break the clinch. Kouyialis has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Barrett is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T4# Barrett misses with a hook from the clinch. Barrett leaning against his opponent.
A bit of stalling here from Barrett.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Barrett for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure. Kouyialis is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. A head punch on the inside from Barrett fails to land. Kouyialis lands with a right to the head. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barrett. Barrett struggles to land a body shot inside as Kouyialis controls his hands.
Kouyialis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2# Kouyialis breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Kouyialis has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kouyialis scores with a nice hook to the head. Barrett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2# Kouyialis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Barrett moves into range and clinches up with Kouyialis. A short right hand to the side of the head by Barrett. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Barrett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kouyialis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Kouyialis can't find room to land a body shot as Barrett controls the action.
Kouyialis is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Barrett is keeping busy. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Barrett dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Barrett tries to clinch up but Kouyialis circles away and keeps his distance. Barrett doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL# Barrett closes the distance and clinches. Barrett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kouyialis can do to turn this around? Barrett working aggressively here.
Kouyialis trying to stall but Barrett improves his position.
Barrett misses with a short punch on the inside. Kouyialis tries to break free but Barrett pushes him back against the cage. Barrett is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Kouyialis scores with a hook to the body. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barrett. Kouyialis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Kouyialis has had enough of the clinch but Barrett keeps him there for the moment. Barrett misses with a short punch on the inside. Kouyialis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Barrett throws a head punch that misses. Kouyialis trying to stall but Barrett improves his position.
Barrett swings wildly with an uppercut but Kouyialis uses good head movement to avoid it. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Barrett is trying to stall.
Kouyialis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Leo Barrett has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1# Kouyialis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A body shot lands from Kouyialis.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Kouyialis has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Barrett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barrett has Kouyialis pressed against the cage, preventing Kouyialis from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Kouyialis is working for takedown but Barrett is calmly controlling the position for now. Kouyialis is trying to push Barrett away but Barrett has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Kouyialis looking to stall.
Barrett misses with a hook from the clinch. Kouyialis is trying to break the clinch but Barrett has him pressed against the cage. Kouyialis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kouyialis wants to get back to striking at distance but Barrett won't allow it.
Barrett keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kouyialis's efforts to push away. Barrett keeps control of Kouyialis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Kouyialis is looking to break free of the clinch but Barrett has double underhooks. #T2# Barrett throws a head punch that misses. Barrett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Barrett misses with a punch to the body.
Barrett keeps control of Kouyialis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Barrett lands with a left to the head. Barrett has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Kouyialis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD2# Kouyialis has hold of one of Barrett's legs. Barrett is fighting the takedown attempt but Kouyialis gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Barrett utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Barrett controlling the position. Kouyialis throws a strike but Barrett rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T3# Barrett stays in close to Kouyialis's body and controls the position. Barrett advances position into side control! Barrett taking a breather here. #T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Kouyialis defending against the ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Leo Barrett will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3# Kouyialis jabs at Barrett's body.#CL2# Kouyialis gets in close and instigates a clinch. Barrett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kouyialis is trying to break free. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kouyialis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Barrett softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Kouyialis blocks an uppercut.
Barrett misses with a punch on the inside.
Barrett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barrett misses with a hook from the clinch. A right handed body shot lands from Barrett.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kouyialis. Kouyialis is trying to break free. Barrett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kouyialis is trying to break free. Kouyialis tries to break free but Barrett pushes him back against the cage.#BC2# Kouyialis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Barrett fails in his attempt to clinch. Barrett tries to clinch up but Kouyialis circles away and keeps his distance. Kouyialis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Barrett takes one on the button.#T1# Barrett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Kouyialis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. We've been told by Barrett's head coaches at Savage Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL# Barrett moves into the clinch successfully.
Barrett lands with a left to the head. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Barrett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Kouyialis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barrett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Barrett fails to land. Barrett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barrett keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kouyialis's efforts to push away. Barrett is working Kouyialis over against the cage. Barrett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Kouyialis is looking to break free of the clinch but Barrett has double underhooks. #BC2# Kouyialis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barrett closes the distance but Kouyialis moves to the side and Kouyialis counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2# Kouyialis clinches up against the cage.#T2# A left hand lands to the body for Barrett.
Kouyialis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Kouyialis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Barrett has Kouyialis pressed against the cage, preventing Kouyialis from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Barrett keeps control of Kouyialis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Kouyialis wants to stall.
Kouyialis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Barrett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barrett prevents Kouyialis from breaking the clinch. Kouyialis trying to control the position but instead, Barrett has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kouyialis into the cage. Kouyialis is looking to take this one to the mat. A nice left hand lands by Barrett.
Barrett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Kouyialis is trying to stall.
#T3##BC2# Kouyialis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Kouyialis thuds his right hand into Barrett's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Kouyialis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL# Barrett moves into range and clinches up with Kouyialis. Barrett lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kouyialis backwards. Barrett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Kouyialis lands a right hand. Kouyialis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barrett is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kouyialis is keeping busy. Loukas Kouyialis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Kouyialis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Kouyialis can't break the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kouyialis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A head punch on the inside from Barrett fails to land. Kouyialis is trying to force a seperation but Barrett has the dominant position. Barrett swings wildly with an uppercut but Kouyialis uses good head movement to avoid it. Kouyialis blocks a body shot from Barrett. Barrett is trying to maintain a safe position but Kouyialis gets an underhook and turns Barrett into the cage.#T4# Barrett lands a nice uppercut. A short uppercut from Kouyialis. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Barrett has a couple of punches blocked by Kouyialis.
Barrett misses with the head strike.
Barrett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kouyialis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barretts head. Kouyialis lands a hook to the side of the head. Kouyialis blocking some punches.
Barrett lands with a light punch inside. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barrett. Barrett throws a head punch that misses. Barrett misses with the head strike.
Kouyialis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barrett.#BC2# Kouyialis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Barrett tries to clinch up. A left lands for Kouyialis. The crowd cheers as Kouyialis lands an impressive looking overhand right. Barrett doesn't seem phased though. Kouyialis lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Kouyialis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barrett doesn't seem bothered though. Kouyialis drops Barrett with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Barrett! Kouyialis dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Loukas Kouyialis! |
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Event:
fisticuffs
Date: Jul 30, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD# Bronkhorst closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Barrett is looking for a sweep. Barrett is trying to control Bronkhorst's posture but Bronkhorst avoids it. Bronkhorst tries to move into full mount but can't pass Barrett's legs. Barrett struggling a bit here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Barrett is trying to escape the position but Bronkhorst is controlling the position. #T1# Barrett tries to buck Bronkhorst off but Bronkhorst is having none of it. Bronkhorst working away.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2# Bronkhorst gets caught flat footed, as Barrett shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Bronkhorst pulls Barrett in close to prevent any damage. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Barrett not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Barrett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bronkhorst is keeping the position for now. #T2# Bronkhorst is controlling Barrett's posture. Bronkhorst on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bronkhorst tries to get out of the position. Barrett postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Barrett seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2# Barrett fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bronkhorst to the ground. Barrett is now in Bronkhorst's guard.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Leo Barrett. Well Barrett 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 9:10 Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 9:10 Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leo Barrett! |
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