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Event:
OFK 11 - Cooper Vs Duterte
Date: Aug 15, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Bagheri.
A big right from Bagheri misses.
And Barnes tries to counter it with a takedown but Bagheri pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bagheri thuds his right hand into Barnes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bagheri connects with a crisp jab.
Barnes slips a jab from Bagheri.
Bagheri is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barnes.
Bagheri lands a jab to the nose.
Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bagheri.
Bagheri really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Barnes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barnes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barnes throws a body shot but no joy.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Bagheri.
Bagheri loads up on a big right hand but Barnes slips the punch.
Bagheri throws a lazy right hand but Barnes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barnes just misses with a punch to the body.
Bagheri throwing a counter right hand but Barnes manages to avoid it.
Barnes staying out of range there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bagheri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's 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 looks to score with a jab to the body but Bagheri is just out of range.#T1#
Bagheri throws a shot from downtown. Barnes moves away and avoids it.
Barnes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Barnes scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Barnes is chipping away with strikes.
Barnes is putting a hurting on Bagheri here, landing some big shots from side control.
Barnes trying to control the action but Bagheri is working from the bottom.
Barnes lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bagheri down.
Barnes landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Bagheri tries to escape but Barnes is in control.
Barnes working the ground and pound.
Check out the look on Barnes's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes trying to control the position but Bagheri is working away.
The ground and pound from Barnes seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Bagheri wants to get back to his feet but Barnes drags him back down.#T2#
Barnes cracks Bagheri with a big right hand but Bagheri just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Bagheri seems a little lost for a moment, as Barnes dominates the positioning.
Barnes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Barnes lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bagheri down.
Bagheri wants to get back to his feet.
Barnes is looking to take a break and control but Bagheri is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barnes working the ground and pound from side control.
Barnes lands a few punches from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Barnes.
Barnes lands a nice forearm strike.
Bagheri is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Barnes moves into full mount!
Bagheri wants to get back to his feet.
Barnes has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bagheri's face.
Barnes with good strikes from the mount here!#ROC2#Bagheri is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Barnes cracks Bagheri with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Barnes!
Don Barnes made sure to mention his sponsor, Voodoo Nutrition in his post fight interview. |
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