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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 27, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Favor goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Barton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD2#
Favor closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES#
Barton makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Favor closes this distance looking for a takedown but Barton circles away.#TD2#
Barton gets caught flat footed, as Favor shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Favor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barton is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Favor has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Barton is proving hard to escape from.
Barton trying to keep a closed guard but Favor is proving a slippery customer.
Favor controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Favor fails with a takedown attempt.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#CL2#
Favor rushes Barton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Favor tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
AJ Barton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jett Favor.
Barton prevents a body shot from Favor.
Favor dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC2#
Favor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3##CL2#
Favor clinches up with Barton and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Favor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Barton gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Barton manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Barton could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Favor stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Favor changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Barton fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Favor slips a jab and a cross from Barton.
Favor fails with a takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Barton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Favor tries to clinch but Barton moves out of range.
Barton throws a big counter combination but Favor scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
No luck for Favor with that takedown attempt.
Favor blocks a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Favor looks for a takedown but Barton sprawls well.
It looked like Barton was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Barton gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Favor to score an easy takedown into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that AJ Barton 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##TD2#
Favor shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
Barton has one foot on Favor's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Favor throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Favor shoots in but Barton avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Favor looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barton is fending him off so far but Favor persists. Nope, Barton circles away and we're back to standing.#T1#
Barton stuffs the takedown.
AJ Barton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jett Favor.
Favor throws a series of punches but Barton avoids them all with ease.
Barton swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Favor fails with a takedown attempt.
Jett Favor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Favor is breathing heavily.
Barton misses with a right hand
and Favor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Favor cracks a nice hook into Barton's ribs.
Barton tries to bum rush Favor with a series of wild strikes but Favor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Favor is looking for the big counter here.
Favor shoots in looking for a takedown. Barton tries to sprawl out of it but Favor keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Barton manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
Favor tries for a takedown but Barton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Favor moves in looking to clinch but Barton pushes him off.
Favor shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Barton pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Barton misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Favor counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barton gets back to half guard.
Barton is trying to stand up here but Favor is controlling him well.
Favor seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Favor tries to stand but can't do so whilst Barton controls his leg.
Favor takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Favor is pressing down on Barton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Barton is holding on for now.
Favor working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Barton's thigh. Barton counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Favor trying to control the position from guard on top but Barton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Favor must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Barton can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Favor controls the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Favor throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Barton tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Favor is in Barton's guard.
Favor throws a big right hand that misses.
Favor's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Favor stands up from Barton's guard - Favor perhaps looking for a knockout.
Barton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
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 AJ Barton 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#
Barton has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Favor.
Favor misses with the combination.
Barton swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Favor shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barton as he jumps to the side.
Barton swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Favor closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barton is looking to break free of the clinch but Favor has double underhooks. #BC2#
Favor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barton throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#T1##CL2#
Favor moves into the clinch successfully.
Favor is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Barton to keep the fight standing.
Favor lands a knee to the body.
Favor tries to pull guard but Barton won't allow it.
AJ Barton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jett Favor.#TD2#
Favor drags the fight down to the ground.
Barton is pushing down on Favor's leg trying to pass to half guard. Favor is fighting to maintain full guard but Barton has managed to sneak the leg through.
Favor has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barton is working away from the top position though.
Barton stalling. #T2#
Barton wants to pass to mount but Favor is defending the position.
Barton is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Barton stands up and beckons Favor to join him on the feet. #T3##CL2#
Favor forces Barton back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Favor gets control of Barton's arms and successfully pulls guard. Favor will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Favor working for submissions but it's allowed Barton to get to half guard.
Barton looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Barton is trying to control. Favor wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Favor wants to improve his position but Barton is controlling well.
Barton is looking to take a break and control but Favor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Favor wants to control but Barton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
AJ Barton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barton blocks the strikes from Favor.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Favor is looking to improve his position.
Jett Favor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Favor strikes from the bottom but Barton uses the opportunity to move to side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jett Favor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Barton 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... AJ Barton! |
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