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Event:
The Island Season 12, 205 lbs, Round 1
Date: Aug 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Lachmann throws a hook to the side of Barnett's head but Barnett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD2#
Barnett gets caught napping as Lachmann dives in and scores a takedown. Barnett manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
Lachmann is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Barnett is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Barnett has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Lachmann working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barnett doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barnett manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Barnett avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Lachmann is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lachmann is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1##SUB2#
Lachmann has his foot on Barnett's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barnett works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnett trying to control the position from guard on top but Lachmann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnett has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lachmann has his hands on Barnett's head, controlling the position.
Barnett wants to stand but Lachmann is controlling his posture from full guard.
Barnett trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#SUB2#
Lachmann working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barnett doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barnett manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Barnett avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Lachmann is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Barnett has his hands clasped together but Lachmann extends and breaks Barnett's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Lachmann.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ludwig Lachmann! |
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Event:
Highland 78
Date: Jul 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Tsubekov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barnett tries to avoid it but Tsubekov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barnett to the ground. Barnett escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A punch combination from Barnett misses.
Tsubekov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tsubekov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tsubekov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barnett tries to bum rush Tsubekov with a series of wild strikes but Tsubekov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD2#
Tsubekov scores with a takedown into Barnett's guard.
Barnett kicks Tsubekov off and gets to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Tsubekov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Barnett's guard.
Barnett preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barnett wants to stand but Tsubekov is controlling the position.
Barnett keeping moving, preventing Tsubekov from controlling successfully. #T1#
Tsubekov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tsubekov wants to control from the top but Barnett keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Tsubekov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Barnett with a hook.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tsubekov takes one to the chin there.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tsubekov.
Tsubekov trying to control the action but Barnett is working from the bottom.
Barnett is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Tsubekov tries for a kimura but Barnett is defending well. #SUB2#
Tsubekov tries for a kimura but Barnett is defending well. #T3##SUB2#
Tsubekov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Tsubekov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Tsubekov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Barnett, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Tsubekov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Tsubekov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Barnett has escaped the position, nice work there.
Barnett is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Tsubekov swings around for an armbar but Barnett sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Tsubekov's guard.#SUB2#
Tsubekov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Buddy Barnett dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Tsubekov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Barnett's guard.
Tsubekov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tsubekov tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnett is retaining full guard.
Tsubekov prevents Barnett from getting back to his feet.
Tsubekov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tsubekov trying to control but Barnett is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Tsubekov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Barnett is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Barnett has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Tsubekov is looking for a triangle but Barnett pushes his legs off easily.
#T1##SUB2#
Tsubekov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Tsubekov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tsubekov wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Barnett is now in half guard.
Barnett wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tsubekov is trying to control but Barnett passes into side control!
Tsubekov is trying to improve his position.
Barnett wants to stand but Tsubekov has his arm trapped.
Tsubekov trying to control but Barnett flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!#T3#
Barnett avoiding Tsubekov 's attempts to control his hands.
Tsubekov is in bad spot here.
Barnett struggling to keep hold of the position.
Tsubekov can't escape the position.
Tsubekov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Tsubekov has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB2#
Tsubekov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Tsubekov actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Tsubekov is refusing to be controlled, as Barnett sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Tsubekov looking for submissions off his back.
Tsubekov tries to get to full guard but Barnett has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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 Buddy Barnett will probably get the nod.
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#
Tsubekov has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Tsubekov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Barnett did well to prevent Tsubekov getting side control.#SUB2#
Tsubekov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Barnett is defending against the submission attempts here by Tsubekov.
#SUB2#
Tsubekov is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnett is trying to stand.
#T1#
Tsubekov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barnett does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Tsubekov wants to work for an arm triangle but Barnett is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Tsubekov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Barnett sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Tsubekov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Barnett has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Tsubekov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Barnett doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tsubekov. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Tsubekov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Barnett is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Barnett tests Tsubekov's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD2#
Tsubekov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tsubekov lands in his opponent's guard.
Barnett not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Tsubekov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tsubekov trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tsubekov wants to pass the guard but Barnett is keeping the position.
Tsubekov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Barnett trying to strike off his back.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Barnett controls Tsubekov momentarily but Tsubekov frees himself. #SUB2#
Tsubekov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Barnett manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tsubekov has Barnett in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Tsubekov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barnett is looking to stand up but Tsubekov won't let him.
Buddy Barnett 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!#SUB2#
Tsubekov has his foot on Barnett's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barnett works his way back into a safe position though.
Rustam Tsubekov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barnett has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tsubekov is proving hard to escape from.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rustam Tsubekov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Barnett 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buddy Barnett!
A victorious Buddy Barnett thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Highland 65
Date: Jun 16, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Yates closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Barnett's face as he tries to break the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yates.
Yates throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Yates misses with a body punch.
Yates definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Barnett tries to circle away but Yates has him pinned against the cage.
Barnett prevents a body shot from Yates.
Yates softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Yates.
Yates goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yates lands with a right to the head.
Barnett wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yates has him pressed against the cage.
Yates tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barnett's elbow.
Yates lands a body punch.
Yates gets through Barnett's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barnett takes a shot to the head.
Yates softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Barnett told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnett can't find room to land a body shot as Yates controls the action.
Yates lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barnett backwards.
Yates lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC#Barnett is rocked!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yates creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Barnett is still on wobbly legs! Can Yates finish him?
Yates throws a big uppercut that drops Barnett! More strikes from Yates and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Barnett lies dazed against the cage as Yates celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Otis Yates! |
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Event:
Highland 42
Date: May 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Barnett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rockwell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barnett is fending him off so far but Rockwell persists. Nope, Barnett circles away and we're back to standing.
Barnett throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rockwell closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rockwell shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Barnett to counter with a crisp jab.
Rockwell goes for a double leg but Barnett avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Barnett continues to drive forward.
Buddy Barnett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eaton Rockwell.
Rockwell ducks under a wild hook from Barnett.
Barnett throws a hook to the side of Rockwell's head but Rockwell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD2#
Rockwell scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Barnett avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rockwell.
Rockwell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnett keeps working.
Rockwell throws a strike but Barnett avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Rockwell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barnett works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
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!
Rockwell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rockwell is in close to Barnett's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Barnett trying to keep a closed guard but Rockwell is proving a slippery customer.
#SU2#
Barnett is working an open guard so Rockwell takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Rockwell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barnett scores with a body shot.
Rockwell slips a straight right by Barnett.
Rockwell tries for a takedown but Barnett sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Barnett seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Barnett scores with a sloppy right hand. Rockwell should have avoided that one.
Rockwell closes this distance looking for a takedown but Barnett circles away.#TD2#
Rockwell fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Barnett to the ground. Rockwell is now in Barnett's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rockwell's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Barnett is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rockwell is controlling him.
Rockwell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rockwell scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T2#
Rockwell looking to pass the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rockwell's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rockwell throws a big elbow that misses.
Rockwell lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Rockwell has gone for a leg lock! Barnett slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rockwell's guard.#REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rockwell is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Barnett dives into side control.
Rockwell is looking for a sweep.
Rockwell looking for a sweep but Barnett has passed into full mount! Oh no!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rockwell can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Rockwell tries to reverse the position but Barnett maintains control.
Rockwell tries to hold on but Barnett postures up.
Rockwell is trying to reverse the position but instead Barnett has taken his back - oops!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnett seems like he's trying to stand.
Rockwell looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T4#
Rockwell tries to escape the position.
Barnett struggling to keep hold of the position.
Barnett controlling well, preventing Rockwell from escaping the position.
Rockwell keeps trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Buddy Barnett dominated that round.
That's time! Barnett's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
Rockwell clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Rockwell gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Rockwell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Barnett has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rockwell is working away from the top position though.
Eaton Rockwell has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rockwell looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nice strikes from Rockwell there.
Barnett regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Rockwell.
Rockwell trying to control but Barnett is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockwell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Rockwell is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Barnett is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Barnett has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##T1#
Barnett is fighting to break Rockwell's control of his arms but Rockwell is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Rockwell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rockwell trying to keep a closed guard but Barnett is proving a slippery customer.
Rockwell is pulling down on Barnett's head to control his posture.
Rockwell looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Barnett puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Rockwell tries to roll over but Barnett keeps him under control.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rockwell moves into full guard.
Rockwell seems keen to control Barnett's posture.
Rockwell wants to sweep here but Barnett controlling him for the moment.
Rockwell has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Barnett has passed into side control.
Rockwell tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Barnett presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Rockwell is desperately trying to improve his position but Barnett has a good base and remains in mount.#T3#
Barnett manages to capitalize on a mistake by Rockwell to take his back!
Barnett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rockwell can do to turn this around?
Barnett avoiding Rockwell 's attempts to control his hands.
Rockwell is trying to break free.
Rockwell is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Barnett tries to keep control of the position but Rockwell is staying busy.
Rockwell is trying to stand back up.
Rockwell tries to escape but Barnett has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T4#
Rockwell is trying to stand back up.
Rockwell trying to control the hands but Barnett won't let him.
Barnett nearly escaped from the position there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rockwell tries to escape the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Barnett's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Buddy Barnett dominated that second round.
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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Rockwell walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL2#
Rockwell forces Barnett back against the cage and clinches.
Rockwell keeps control of Barnett as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Barnett looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Barnett is trying to break the clinch but Rockwell has him pressed against the cage.
Barnett is looking to break free of the clinch but Rockwell has double underhooks. #TD2#
Rockwell gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Rockwell with the ground and pound but Barnett uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Rockwell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rockwell throws an elbow that misses. Barnett uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rockwell's guard. Nice move by Barnett!#REVR#
Rockwell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barnett is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockwell wants to improve his position but instead Barnett has moved into half guard.
Rockwell trying to get back to full guard but Barnett takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#T1#
Rockwell really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SU#
Barnett gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Barnett lands a jab.#TD2#
Rockwell changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Barnett looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Barnett can't do much from the bottom here.
Rockwell looks up at the clock and then as Barnett takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Rockwell smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Rockwell misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Rockwell throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Barnett works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. #T2#
Rockwell throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rockwell looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Barnett with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rockwell looks to land a strike but Barnett avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Rockwell stops Barnett from standing up.
Rockwell looking to sit in guard and control but Barnett gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Rockwell has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rockwell working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Barnett wanted to stand there but Rockwell had control of the position.
Barnett prevents Rockwell from getting back to his feet.
Barnett is looking to stand up but Rockwell won't let him.
Rockwell has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Barnett has passed into side control.
Rockwell is looking for a sweep.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rockwell looking for a sweep but Barnett has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Rockwell tries to lock up and control but Barnett gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rockwell can't escape the position.
Rockwell tries to control the position but Barnett now has his back.
Rockwell rolls, trying to escape but Barnett keeps control of the position.
Rockwell is trying to stand back up.
Will Barnett go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Buddy Barnett is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barnett avoiding Rockwell 's attempts to control his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Buddy Barnett showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Barnett, 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buddy Barnett!
During a confident post fight interview, Buddy Barnett thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Highland 29
Date: Apr 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Barnett jabs Huff right on the nose. Huff blinks but takes it well.
A jab from Barnett misses.
Huff steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Barnett.
Barnett misses the jab.
Buddy Barnett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnett misses with a looping right.
Huff throws a fast counter high kick but Barnett manages to duck under it in time.
Nice body punch from Barnett.
Barnett throws a hook but Huff blocks it.#CL2#
Huff rushes Barnett and presses him up against the cage.
Huff blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Huff pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Left hook, right uppercut from Barnett.
Barnett cracks Huff with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Barnett looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Huff throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Barnett was covering up waiting for the punch and Huff finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Barnett wants to get back to his feet but Huff passes into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#REVR#
Huff is trying to control. Barnett wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Barnett wants to get back to his feet.
Huff is looking to advance position but Barnett won't allow it.
Huff thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Barnett's head.
Huff missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Huff working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Huff tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barnett knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Huff missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Barnett tries to kick Huff off but Huff keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Barnett might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Huff wants to take a breather but Barnett is having none of it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Barnett regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Huff.
Huff trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Huff sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Huff shoots in looking for a takedown but Barnett manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Huff's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Buddy Barnett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slow jab from Barnett misses its intended target. #T3##TD2#
Huff closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Huff tries to stand but can't do so whilst Barnett controls his leg.
Barnett is trying to stand back up but Huff is controlling him
Huff missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Huff wants to control but Barnett is keeping him busy.
Barnett is looking to escape.
Huff sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Barnett defending well though. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
Barnett misses with a straight left.
Huff fails with the takedown.
Huff misses with a wild combination.
Barnett loads up on a big right hand but Huff slips the punch.
Huff shoots for a double leg takedown but Barnett sprawls well. He's pushed Huff's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Buddy Barnett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maclom Huff.
Huff looks winded!
Barnett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Huff takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Barnett lands a lovely overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnett moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Barnett lands a jab to the head.
Barnett misses with a few strikes there.
Barnett scores with a jab to the jaw.
Barnett throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Huff on the side of the head.
Nice shot by Barnett.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Buddy Barnett dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Barnett throws a series of strikes that have Huff backpedaling.
Maclom Huff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barnett scores with a punch to the head.
Huff slips a jab from Barnett.
Huff is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Barnett with a body shot.
Huff will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Barnett throws a big shot that misses.
Huff slips under a jab.
Huff shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Barnett but Barnett pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Buddy Barnett is winning the standup battle so far.
Barnett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Huff will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Buddy Barnett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maclom Huff.
Barnett scores with a decent looking hook.
A jab from Barnett misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Huff shoots in for a takedown but Barnett shows good takedown defense.
Huff steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barnett.
Huff is breathing heavily.
Barnett lands a glancing blow to the side of Huff's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnett throws a jab when Huff was well out of range.#T1#
Barnett fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Barnett darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Barnett fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Huff on the side of the head.
A right-left combo lands from Barnett.
Huff changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barnett tries to avoid it but Huff manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barnett to the ground. Barnett escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Barnett misses with a straight right.
Barnett scores with a hook to the body. Huff takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Barnett scores with a hook.
Barnett throws a series of punches but Huff avoids them all with ease.
Huff shoots in but Barnett avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Huff takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnett lands an overhand right.
Barnett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barnett lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Barnett scores with a nice strike.
A telegraphed right hand from Barnett misses the target.
Huff throws a counter combo.
Barnett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good standup being displayed there by Barnett as he connects with a hook.#ROC#Huff is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Barnett! Huff is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buddy Barnett!
A relieved looking Buddy Barnett thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Highland 17
Date: Apr 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Barnett looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Getaldic punishes Barnett's body with a nice straight punch.
Barnett looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Getaldic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnett.
Barnett drops down looking for a counter takedown but Getaldic sprawls and moves away.
Barnett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barnett throws an overhand right that lands on Getaldic's shoulder, as Getaldic tries to avoid the shot.
A nice side step and Getaldic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Barnett rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Getaldic counters with a left to the body.
Barnett throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Getaldic counters with a nice body shot.
Barnett walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Barnett takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC2#Barnett is rocked!
Barnett gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Getaldic points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Barnett wakes up just in time to hear Getaldic thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Franko Getaldic!
A victorious Franko Getaldic thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Highland 7
Date: Mar 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Barnett swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Cross counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnett preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cross won't allow Barnett to get back to his feet.
Cross is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Barnett is looking to stand up but Cross isn't so interested in that idea.
Barnett avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cross is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cross throwing strikes from guard but Barnett blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T1#
Barnett swings widly with a right hand
#CL#
and Cross counters by clinching up. #BC#
Cross's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Cross closes the distance and clinches.
Cross content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#BC#
Cross escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barnett lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Barnett misses with a hook.
Barnett blocks a head kick by Cross.
Buddy Barnett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barnett. Cross does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Cross shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Barnett napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Barnett defending against the ground and pound. #SUB#
Cross working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cross wants to control but Barnett is keeping him busy.
Barnett is looking to get back to his feet here but Cross is keeping cool and he's managed to take Barnett's back.
Even with his hooks in, Cross manages to miss with strikes from the back. #SUB#
Barnett defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Cross's arms. #T3#
I would not like to be Barnett right now.
Barnett trying to get back to his feet but Cross is in full control for now.
Cross has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Barnett's body.
Cross throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage. #T4#
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.
Cross somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Barnett is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Cross seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Barnett covering up well under a series of strikes from Cross.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barnett is trying to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Philip Cross dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
Cross instigates a clinch.
Barnett wants to get back to striking at distance but Cross won't allow it.
Barnett wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cross has him pressed against the cage.
Cross blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barnett wants to break free but Cross has control.
Barnett has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Barnett is trying to push Cross away but Cross has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cross keeps control of Barnett as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Cross manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cross throws a hook to the side of Barnett's head but Barnett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cross tries a head kick but it misses.
Barnett connects with the punch.
Barnett throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice shot lands for Barnett.#T1#
Cross ducks right into an uppercut from Barnett. #CL#
Cross pushes Barnett up against the cage in a clinch.
Barnett wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Barnett has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD#
Cross pulls guard.
Barnett has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cross is proving hard to escape from.
Cross not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barnett stops Cross from standing up.
Cross is looking to stand back up but Barnett counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Cross.
Cross keeping control of the position. #T2#
Barnett prevents Cross from standing back up.
Cross could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Cross keeping hold of Barnett's head, controlling as best he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A right-left combo lands from Barnett.
Nice jab there from Barnett.
Cross is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barnett can do to turn this around?
Cross plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#TD#
Cross closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cross lands in his opponent's guard.
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 big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cross accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Cross won't allow Barnett to get back to his feet.
Barnett working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cross.
Cross trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cross has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Barnett wants to stand and escape but Cross is having none of it.
Cross wants to control from the top but Barnett keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Barnett is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cross is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cross fails with a takedown attempt.
Cross gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Barnett.
Barnett moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cross takes one on the button.
A combination from Barnett does no damage.
Cross avoids the body shot from Barnett.
Barnett misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cross goes for a double leg but Barnett avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Barnett continues to drive forward.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cross keeps control of Barnett as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Barnett wants to break free but Cross has control.
Barnett is looking to break free of the clinch but Cross has double underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Buddy Barnett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Barnett scores with a decent looking hook.
Barnett lands a head shot.
Barnett slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cross shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Barnett pinned against the cage. Barnett gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Barnett lands a lovely overhand right.
Cross has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Barnett finds it's way round the side to connect with Cross's head.
Barnett defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for Barnett.
Philip Cross is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barnett. Cross does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barnett moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Barnett misses with a hook
#CL#
and Cross counters by moving into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Cross breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Barnett lands with a cross.
Barnett cracks Cross with a right hand to the side of the head.#ROC2#Cross is rocked!
Cross gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Barnett gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Cross is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buddy Barnett!
Buddy Barnett seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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