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Event:
VFC 103 Old Leg vs Newton
Date: Aug 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Tampukpuk looks to land a right hand but Barbosa moved out of range.
Barbosa attempts a counter takedown but Tampukpuk avoids it well and moves away.
Tampukpuk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tampukpuk scores with a hook to the body. Barbosa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tampukpuk misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barbosa feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Tampukpuk as Barbosa shoots in.
Barbosa fails with the takedown
and Tampukpuk counters with a one-two to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tampukpuk fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Barbosa checks it well.
Barbosa tries to counter with a takedown but Tampukpuk is quick to defend against it.
Barbosa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barbosa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Tampukpuk lands with a hook. Barbosa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Barbosa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tampukpuk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Barbosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tampukpuk plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tampukpuk misses with a combination
#TD#
so Barbosa counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tampukpuk looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barbosa trying to control but Tampukpuk is working from the bottom.
Barbosa wants to pass the guard but Tampukpuk is keeping the position.#T2#
Barbosa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Barbosa passes Tampukpuk's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Barbosa looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Barbosa controlling the action here.
Tampukpuk wants to get back to his feet.
Barbosa prevents Tampukpuk from improving his position.
Tampukpuk really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barbosa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Barbosa looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Barbosa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Barbosa trying to control the action but Tampukpuk is working from the bottom.
Tampukpuk wants to control but Barbosa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Barbosa has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Barbosa is looking to pass Tampukpuk's guard but actually Tampukpuk recovers to full guard.
Barbosa slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T4#
Tampukpuk tries to buck Barbosa off but Barbosa is having none of it.#SUB#
Barbosa is trying to get an arm triangle but Tampukpuk is defending well. #SUB#
Barbosa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tampukpuk knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tampukpuk looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tampukpuk wants to get back to his feet but Barbosa drags him back down.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barbosa throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Barbosa passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Tampukpuk!
Tampukpuk is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Arturito Tampukpuk 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#
Tampukpuk cracks Barbosa with a good jab.
Tampukpuk moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
No luck for Barbosa with that takedown attempt.
Tampukpuk throws a leg kick #TD#
and Barbosa counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Tampukpuk tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Barbosa manages to move to mount!
Daniel Barbosa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Barbosa with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Tampukpuk wants to hold on but Barbosa pushes him away.#T1#
Tampukpuk tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Barbosa wants to finish this one by submission but Tampukpuk is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Barbosa.
Barbosa fails to take his opponent's back. #SUB#
Barbosa is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Tampukpuk has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Tampukpuk defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Barbosa.
Barbosa throwing strikes here but Tampukpuk is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
#SUB#
Barbosa working for a guillotine from mount but Tampukpuk is in no mood to give up.
Barbosa controlling from the full mount. #T2#
Barbosa moves to the back position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Barbosa's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
I really don't envy Tampukpuk right now.
Tampukpuk is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Tampukpuk preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Barbosa.
Barbosa missing with punches from the back.
Tampukpuk trying to control the position but Barbosa manages to sink in the hooks.
Barbosa just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Barbosa doesn't have the hooks in and Tampukpuk manages to turn into his guard.
Tampukpuk must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3##SUB#
Barbosa working for a triangle but Tampukpuk defends it easily.
Tampukpuk looking to pass the guard.
Barbosa looking for a sweep. Not yet Barbosa, not yet.
Tampukpuk would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Tampukpuk wants to control from the top but Barbosa keeps moving. #SUB#
Barbosa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tampukpuk trying to stand up but can't free himself from Barbosa's guard.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Barbosa working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Barbosa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tampukpuk gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tampukpuk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barbosa looking for a sweep. Not yet Barbosa, not yet.
Tampukpuk wants to get up but he can't break Barbosa's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Barbosa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barbosa tries to free his leg and advance position but Tampukpuk is retaining full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Barbosa dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Tampukpuk lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tampukpuk throws a shot to the body.
Barbosa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tampukpuk.
Barbosa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tampukpuk.
Barbosa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tampukpuk sprawls and moves away.
Arturito Tampukpuk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tampukpuk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tampukpuk swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#TD#
Barbosa changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tampukpuk looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Tampukpuk is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Barbosa has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T1#
Barbosa is looking to take a break and control but Tampukpuk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tampukpuk tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Barbosa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Barbosa is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tampukpuk is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tampukpuk tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Barbosa trying to control the action but Tampukpuk is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Barbosa is trying to get an arm triangle but Tampukpuk is defending well.
Tampukpuk prevents Barbosa from moving into mount. #SUB#
Barbosa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tampukpuk, who protects the arm well.
Tampukpuk can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Barbosa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3#
Barbosa working away.#SUB#
Barbosa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tampukpuk is not content to let Barbosa control the position. #SUB#
Barbosa tries for a kimura but Tampukpuk is defending well.
Tampukpuk is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Barbosa is controlling him well.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tampukpuk regains half guard.
Barbosa wants to control but Tampukpuk is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Barbosa is looking for a kimura but Tampukpuk is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barbosa to get the leverage. #SUB#
Barbosa wants to work for an arm triangle but Tampukpuk is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tampukpuk has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barbosa is working away from the top position though.
Barbosa is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Barbosa wants to pass to mount but Tampukpuk is defending the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Barbosa is looking for a kimura but Tampukpuk is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barbosa to get the leverage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Barbosa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Barbosa 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Barbosa! |
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Event:
VFC 97 Dingo vs Sergius
Date: Jul 14, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Mohammad is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Barbosa's half guard.
Barbosa looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barbosa desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB2#
Barbosa looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Mohammad pushes past his half guard into mount!
Barbosa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mohammad thowing shots but they're missing.
Barbosa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mohammad misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Mohammad lands a heavy elbow.
Mohammad trying to control but he's not successful this time.
A nice elbow there by Mohammad.#T1#
Mohammad has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Barbosa's face.
Mohammad thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Barbosa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mohammad cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Mohammad with good strikes from the mount here!#ROC#Barbosa is rocked!
Barbosa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barbosa is still in real trouble! Can Mohammad finish him?
Barbosa seems to have recovered his senses.
Barbosa is in a horrible position here. Mohammad smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Barbosa takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Mohammad's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aahil Mohammad! |
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Event:
The Island Season 13, 185 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jun 23, 2022 |
#R1#
A combination from Narloch does no damage.
Barbosa feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice defenses there by Barbosa.
Narloch throws out a loose jab but Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbosa throws a big shot that misses.
Barbosa misses with a takedown attempt
and Barbosa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barbosa slips a jab from Narloch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Narloch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barbosa looks for a takedown but Narloch sprawls well.#T1#
Narloch looks to land a combination but Barbosa avoids it well.
Barbosa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Barbosa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Leandro Narloch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Narloch slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#KD2#
Narloch drops Barbosa with a beautiful combination! Barbosa stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Narloch is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Barbosa is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Narloch drops Barbosa with a big left hand! Barbosa is injured, injured bad! Narloch jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leandro Narloch! |
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Event:
VFC 22 Go Big
Date: Feb 19, 2022 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Usamov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barbosa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Usamov defends it well.
Barbosa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Usamov cracks Barbosa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Usamov throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Barbosa counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Usamov is looking to control Barbosa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Usamov avoid being mounted?
Usamov wants to get back to full guard but Barbosa has mounted him!
Usamov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Barbosa thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Barbosa throws some wild stikes that Usamov manages to avoid easily.
Barbosa pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Barbosa moves to the back position. #T1##SUB2#
Barbosa tightening his grip on Usamov, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Barbosa is looking for the choke from the back position but Usamov is controlling his hands well.
Usamov looking very determined here, making life difficult for Barbosa.
#SUB2#
Barbosa working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Barbosa has good solid back control here.
Barbosa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2##SUB2#
Barbosa is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Usamov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Barbosa working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Usamov is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Barbosa has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Usamov taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Daniel Barbosa!
Daniel Barbosa is the new middleweight champion! |
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Event:
VFC 17 Let's Pray
Date: Feb 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Kuragi has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
and Barbosa 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.
Kuragi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Barbosa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Barbosa wants to pass the guard but Kuragi is keeping the position.
Barbosa trying to control but Kuragi is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kuragi's guard.
Kuragi is trying to maintain the position but Barbosa is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Kuragi actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Barbosa controlling the action here.
Barbosa is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Kuragi keeping moving, preventing Barbosa from controlling successfully.
Kuragi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Barbosa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Barbosa won't allow Kuragi to sweep him here.
Barbosa slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Kuragi has his foot on Barbosa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barbosa works his way back into a safe position though.
Barbosa pushing down on Kuragi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kuragi wants to control but Barbosa is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Kuragi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barbosa pulls his head out easily.
Barbosa content to control rather than advance.
Kuragi is pressing down on Barbosa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Barbosa advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Barbosa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kuragi sees it coming and defends easily.
Kuragi wants to control but Barbosa is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Barbosa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kuragi is just riding it out for now. Barbosa eventually gives up the hold.
Kuragi tries to get to full guard but Barbosa has control of the leg. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kuragi wants to control but Barbosa is keeping busy.
Barbosa is keen to just control but Kuragi is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Barbosa wants to work for an arm triangle but Kuragi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kuragi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Barbosa passes Kuragi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuragi is looking for a sweep. Barbosa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Barbosa dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kuragi fails with the takedown.
Barbosa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kuragi defends it well.#TD#
Kuragi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kuragi lands in his opponent's guard.
Kuragi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Kuragi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuragi wants to control from the top but Barbosa keeps moving. #T1##SUB2#
Barbosa looking for a guillotine here but Kuragi defends easily.
Kuragi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barbosa swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Barbosa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kuragi trying to control but Barbosa is working from the bottom.
Barbosa seems keen to control Kuragi's posture.
Kuragi trying to control the position from guard on top but Barbosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barbosa is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Kuragi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Barbosa drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kuragi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Barbosa has Kuragi in his guard.#REVR#
Kuragi trying to control but Barbosa is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Barbosa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kuragi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kuragi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3##SUB2#
Barbosa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Barbosa keeping moving, preventing Kuragi from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Barbosa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kuragi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Barbosa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kuragi is one step ahead there.
Kuragi trying to control the position from guard on top but Barbosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barbosa has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad The Island. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Barbosa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Barbosa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kuragi is aware though and is defending well.
Kuragi wants to pass the guard but Barbosa is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Kuragi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kuragi trying to control the position from guard on top but Barbosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Barbosa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kuragi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kuragi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuragi wants to control from the top but Barbosa keeps moving.
Barbosa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kuragi manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Daniel Barbosa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Kuragi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Barbosa shoots in and drives through. Kuragi sprawls well.
As Barbosa tries to get set, Kuragi tries to push him back and clinch up but Barbosa manages to avoid the attempt.#TD#
Kuragi drives through with a takedown into Barbosa's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Barbosa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barbosa keeping moving, preventing Kuragi from controlling successfully.
Kuragi preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kuragi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kuragi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kuragi wants to control from the top but Barbosa keeps moving. #T1#
Kuragi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Barbosa is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Barbosa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kuragi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kuragi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Barbosa wants to sweep here but Kuragi controlling him for the moment.
Sensai Kuragi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kuragi wants to control from the top but Barbosa keeps moving.
Kuragi tries to free his leg and advance position but Barbosa is retaining full guard.
Kuragi is pushing down on Barbosa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Barbosa is fighting to maintain full guard but Kuragi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kuragi trying to control from Barbosa's half guard. Barbosa has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Daniel Barbosa has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Kuragi wants to control from the top but Barbosa keeps moving.
Kuragi preventing the sweep.
Kuragi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Barbosa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barbosa is not content to let Kuragi control the position.
Kuragi tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T3#
Barbosa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Barbosa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Kuragi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Barbosa has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kuragi wants to control but Barbosa is keeping him busy.
Barbosa tries to improve position but can't.
Barbosa manages to get back to half guard.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Barbosa tries to roll over but Kuragi keeps him under control.#SUB#
Kuragi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Barbosa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kuragi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kuragi's back!#SUB2#
Barbosa is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Barbosa tightening his grip on Kuragi, looking for the choke.
Barbosa gets his hands free as Kuragi looks to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sensai Kuragi.
Well Barbosa has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Barbosa! |
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Event:
VFC 10 Uppercut
Date: Jan 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Heatley with a hook.
Heatley thows a leg kick but Barbosa checks it #TD#
so Barbosa counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Barbosa trying to control but Heatley is working from the bottom.
Heatley wants to stand but Barbosa is controlling the position. #SUB#
Barbosa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Heatley has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad The Island. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Barbosa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Barbosa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Heatley swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Heatley is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Barbosa is controlling him.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Barbosa wants to pass the guard but Heatley is keeping the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dallas Heatley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Heatley defending well as Barbosa loads up on a big left hand.
Heatley lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barbosa at a distance.
Heatley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbosa.
Barbosa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Heatley throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Barbosa counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Barbosa wants to control from the top but Heatley keeps moving.
Barbosa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Heatley keeping moving, preventing Barbosa from controlling successfully.
Barbosa has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Barbosa passes Heatley's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Barbosa is looking to take a break and control but Heatley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barbosa is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Barbosa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Heatley knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Heatley pushes Barbosa off looking to stand but Barbosa dives back in and keeps control.
#T3##SUB#
Barbosa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Heatley can do anything to dispel that myth.
Barbosa is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Barbosa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Barbosa is trying to control the action in half guard but Heatley is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Barbosa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Heatley misses with a body shot
#TD#
and Barbosa counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Heatley is trying to stand up here but Barbosa is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Barbosa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Heatley has managed to free his arm - good work.
Heatley looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barbosa passes the guard and advances to mount!
Heatley wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Barbosa dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Barbosa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barbosa attempts a counter takedown but Heatley avoids it well and moves away.
Heatley digs a good body shot into Barbosa's ribs.
Heatley scores with a punch to the head.
A punch lands to the side of Barbosa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Barbosa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Heatley throws out the jab.
Heatley bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Barbosa's head backwards.
A clash of legs there as Barbosa blocks the low kick.
Heatley throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heatley throws a body punch but Barbosa moves out of range.
Barbosa tries to counter with a takedown but Heatley is quick to defend against it.
Barbosa with a poor takedown
and Heatley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Heatley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heatley has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Heatley stuffs the takedown.#T1#
A slow jab from Heatley misses its intended target.
Heatley misses with a shot to the body #TD#
and Barbosa counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Barbosa.
Barbosa slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Heatley is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Barbosa asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Barbosa is looking to take a break and control but Heatley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Barbosa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Heatley knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
A lull in the action here as Barbosa stalls from top position.
Barbosa trying to control the position but Heatley is working away.
Heatley wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Barbosa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Heatley, who protects the arm well. #T3##SUB#
Barbosa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Heatley wants to get back to his feet but Barbosa drags him back down.#SUB#
Barbosa tries for a kimura but Heatley is defending well.
Heatley tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Heatley 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.#SUB#
Barbosa is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Heatley is defending well though. Barbosa let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Barbosa working for the choke.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Barbosa is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Barbosa looking for the choke from the back.
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 Daniel Barbosa 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#
Heatley misses with a looping right.
Barbosa attempts a counter takedown but Heatley avoids it well and moves away.
Barbosa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Heatley.
Barbosa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Heatley can do to turn this around?
A low kick from Heatley is predictable there #TD#
and Barbosa counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Heatley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barbosa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Heatley is looking to escape.
Barbosa uses his free foot to push down on Heatley's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Heatley.
Heatley wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa trying to control but Heatley is having none of it. #T1#
Barbosa fails to move to back control.
Barbosa looking to control and managing it successfully.
Barbosa thowing shots but they're missing.
Barbosa controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Barbosa swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daniel Barbosa! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 23, 2021 |
#R1#
No luck for Scruton with that takedown attempt.
Barbosa with the counter takedown but Scruton avoids it easily.
Scruton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And Barbosa tries to counter it with a takedown but Scruton pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Scruton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
and Barbosa counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Scruton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scruton looking to control.
#SUB2#
Barbosa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barbosa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Scruton controls Barbosa momentarily but Barbosa frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa wants to control from the top but Scruton keeps moving. #SUB#
Scruton is looking for a triangle but Barbosa pushes his legs off easily.
#T1##SUB#
Scruton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barbosa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Barbosa pushing down on Scruton's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Scruton manages to get to full guard.
Scruton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Scruton can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Barbosa controls the pace.
Scruton looking for a sweep. Not yet Scruton, not yet.
Barbosa passes Scruton's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Scruton is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Scruton is trying to maintain the position but Barbosa is very close to passing his half guard.
Scruton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barbosa perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Scruton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barbosa pulls his head out easily.
Scruton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Barbosa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Scruton sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Scruton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Scruton blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barbosa. #T3#
Barbosa trying to control the action but Scruton is working from the bottom.
Barbosa might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Scruton haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Scruton moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Barbosa drops back looking for a leg! Scruton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Scruton manages to kick Barbosa off! Barbosa jumps back into Scruton's guard. #SUB2#
Barbosa drops back looking for a leg! Scruton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Scruton manages to kick Barbosa off! Barbosa jumps back into Scruton's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Scruton is on top in guard.
#REVR##T4##SUB2#
Barbosa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Scruton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Scruton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Scruton stopping the sweep attempt from Barbosa.
Barbosa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Scruton manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barbosa looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Scruton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Barbosa dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Scruton shoots and misses #TD2#
and Barbosa counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Scruton tries to get to full guard but Barbosa has control of the leg.
Barbosa with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Barbosa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Scruton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barbosa pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Barbosa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Scruton knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1##SUB2#
Scruton is defending against the submission attempts here by Barbosa.
Barbosa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Scruton actively working from the bottom here.
Scruton gets back to full guard.
Scruton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barbosa trying to control but Scruton is working from the bottom. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Scruton controls Barbosa momentarily but Barbosa frees himself.
Barbosa is looking to work some ground and pound but Scruton has wrist control.
Scruton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barbosa's guard. #REVR#
Barbosa pulls Scruton in to control the position. #SUB#
Scruton drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Barbosa dives on top into guard.#REVB##T3#
Barbosa is looking to work some ground and pound but Scruton has wrist control.#SUB#
Scruton is looking for a triangle but Barbosa pushes his legs off easily.
Barbosa forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Barbosa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Scruton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barbosa.
Barbosa is looking to take a break and control but Scruton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Scruton is trying to control but Barbosa passes into side control!
#T4#
Scruton is letting Barbosa control him for a moment.
Barbosa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Scruton keeps working. #SUB2#
Barbosa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Scruton is trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Scruton is working hard here to advance position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Barbosa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Scruton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
Barbosa manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Scruton on his heels. He'll look to pass Scruton's guard now, I'm sure.
Barbosa passes Scruton's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Barbosa seems to be working for a kimura but Scruton defends the submission attempt.
Scruton wants to control the action here but instead Barbosa manages to pass to full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa trying to control but Scruton is having none of it.
Scruton is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Barbosa fails to take his opponent's back. #T1#
Barbosa controlling from mount.
Barbosa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Scruton is looking to escape.
Scruton tries to hold on but Barbosa pushes him away.
Barbosa wants to take Scruton's back here but Scruton is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Barbosa throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Scruton because Barbosa loaded up on that one. #T2#
Scruton tries to lock up and control but Barbosa gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Scruton sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
Barbosa is looking for a kimura but Scruton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barbosa to get the leverage.
Scruton wants to control but Barbosa is keeping busy.
Scruton tries to roll over but Barbosa keeps him under control.
Barbosa trying to mount his opponent but Scruton defends it. #SUB#
Scruton looking for submissions off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T3##SUB2#
Barbosa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Scruton has managed to free his arm - good work.
Scruton tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Barbosa has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Barbosa looking to control and managing it successfully.
Scruton is looking to get to half guard.
Barbosa throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Scruton because Barbosa loaded up on that one. #T4#
Barbosa fails to take his opponent's back.
Scruton manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Barbosa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Scruton is looking for a sweep. Barbosa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Barbosa is working for a kimura but Scruton is defending it quite comfortably.
Scruton is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Barbosa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Barbosa has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Barbosa! |
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