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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Barton avoids the head kick by Conway.
Conway shoots in for a takedown but Barton shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Conway rushes Barton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Barton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barton stuns Conway with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Barton tries a head kick but it misses.
Conway should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#TD#
Barton shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Barton was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Conway throws Barton to one side and escapes!
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Conway has eaten all the pies!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Conway misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Conway throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barton has his takedown stuffed
and Conway counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Barton tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Conway defends well and Barton ends up having to push Conway into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC#
Barton manages to break the clinch.
Barton tries for a takedown but Conway sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fabius Barton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Conway tries for a takedown but Barton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Barton is looking to counter the offense by Conway and move into the clinch.
Barton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Conway defends it nicely.
Conway tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Conway throws a series of punches but Barton moves out of range.
Conway is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Conway darts in looking for a takedown but Barton gets double underhooks and turns Conway into the cage. #T2#
Conway misses with a takedown attempt - Barton sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Conway looks winded!
Barton looks to clinch
and Conway counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Barton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Conway is fending him off so far but Barton persists. Nope, Conway circles away and we're back to standing.
Barton throws a head kick that Conway semi-blocks.
#CL2#
Conway clinches with his opponent.
Conway is trying to push Barton away but Barton has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Conway tries to score a body lock takedown but Barton shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Barton tries for a takedown but Conway manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Barton wants the takedown. Conway is fighting it off but Barton persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Conway's guard against the cage.
Conway manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T3#
Conway tries to land knees in the clinch but Barton avoids the damage to the body. #TD2#
Conway jumps guard.
Barton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Conway is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Conway throwing strikes from guard but Barton blocks nicely.
Conway forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Conway is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Barton has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Conway passes the guard and advances to mount! #T4#
Conway looking to finish with strikes here!
#SUB2#
Conway jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Barton manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Barton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Conway wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Blade Conway dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Conway shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barton as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Conway clinches up with Barton and pushes him back against the cage.
Barton fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Barton tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC#
Barton breaks from the clinch.
Conway tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Barton swivels and escapes.
Barton goes for a double leg but Conway avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Conway continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fabius Barton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Conway wants to take the fight to the mat but Barton manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Barton jumps guard but Conway turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conway changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Barton fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Conway dives in for a single leg takedown but Barton sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Conway paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Conway is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T1#
Barton dives in and grabs Conway's left leg, looking for a takedown. Conway pushes down on Barton's head and hops out.
Barton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It seemed like Conway was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Conway tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Barton swivels and escapes.
Conway digs a good hook to Barton's body.
Conway shoots in but Barton avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Barton drops his hands momentarily and Conway takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Barton throws a jab when Conway was well out of range.#CL2#
Conway drives through and clinches with Barton against the cage.
Conway fails to pull guard.
#T2#
Conway is looking for a takedown.
Barton fails to pull guard.
Conway goes for a takedown attempt but Barton pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Barton tries to clinch up.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Conway jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Barton walks away with a smile on his face. Conway gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Barton throws a head kick but Conway moves out of range.
Conway shoots in for a takedown but Barton shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Conway pushes Barton up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Barton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Conway shoots in for a takedown but Barton shows good takedown defense.
Barton tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Conway defends well and Barton ends up having to push Conway into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Conway slows down the pace here.
Conway tries to pull guard but Barton forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Barton successfully pulls guard.
Conway throws a big elbow that misses.
Conway is stalling in the full guard. #SU2#
Barton is working an open guard so Conway takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T4#
Barton throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL2#
Conway pushes Barton up against the cage in a clinch.
Conway lands a body punch in the clinch.
Conway drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Conway looking for a takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barton lands a nice knee to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Blade Conway will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Barton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Conway changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barton tries to avoid it but Conway manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barton to the ground. Barton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Barton fails to land the takedown.
Conway has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barton shoots in for a double leg but Conway sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Conway instigates a clinch.
Conway is working for takedown but Barton is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC#
Barton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Conway stuffs the takedown.
Conway tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fabius Barton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barton shoots in for a takedown but Conway shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Barton. No joy for Conway on that attempt. #CL2#
Conway clinches up against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Conway can't break the clinch.
#T1#
Conway tries to break free but Barton pushes him back against the cage.
Conway tries for a takedown but Barton manages to get underhooks.
Barton tries to break free but Conway pushes him back against the cage.
Conway stops a takedown attempt from Barton.
Conway has Barton pushed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Conway's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Barton tries to stall but Conway uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Conway pressing his opponent against the cage.
Barton fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Conway slowing the pace effectively.
Conway prevents the takedown attempt.
Blade Conway seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#TD2#
Conway manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Barton preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Conway looking for a guillotine here but Barton defends easily.
#SUB2#
Conway is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barton is aware though and is defending well.#T3##ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Conway manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Conway works on Barton's body with a couple of short punches.
Conway blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Conway works on Barton's body with a couple of short punches.
A body shot lands from Conway.
Barton prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Conway pulls guard.
Conway will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Barton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Conway works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Barton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Conway wants to sweep here but Barton controlling him for the moment.
Barton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Conway seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Conway looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Fabius Barton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blade Conway is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU#
Barton stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that's the end of the fight!
Blade Conway comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Conway winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blade Conway! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Barton shoots in for a double leg but Simms sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Simms does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Simms throws a series of punches but Barton avoids them all with ease.
Barton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Simms swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Barton backs away, Simms returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Barton moves forwards but Simms connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Barton dives in and grabs Simms's left leg, looking for a takedown. Simms pushes down on Barton's head and hops out.
Simms tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Barton is able to avoid easily.
Simms scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Barton tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Simms defends well and Barton ends up having to push Simms into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jon Simms has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabius Barton.
Simms lands a nice shot that snaps Barton's head back.
Simms wants to clinch up but Barton keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simms misses with a head kick.
Barton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Simms swivels and escapes.
It looked like Simms wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Simms fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Barton walks into a left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Simms throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Simms is looking to land body kicks.
Barton blocks a head kick by Simms.
Simms throws a nice looking combination but Barton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barton closes the distance but Simms moves to the side
and Simms counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Simms swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Simms changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Barton has Simms up against the cage in a clinch.
Barton stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Barton fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T2#
Simms wants to break free but Barton has control.
Barton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Simms's efforts to push away.
Barton tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Barton looks winded!
Simms displaying some good clinch control by pressing Barton up against the cage.
Barton has Simms pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Simms manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Simms tries for a takedown but Barton manages to get underhooks.
#T3#
The referee calls for Barton to work.
#BC2#
Barton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Simms throws a body kick that misses.
Simms lands with an uppercut that bounces Barton off the cage and back into range.
Barton goes for a double leg but Simms avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Simms continues to drive forward.
Simms closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Simms fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Simms scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barton doesn't seem bothered though.
Simms tries a low kick but Barton avoids it.
Barton looks to score with a jab to the body but Simms is just out of range.
Nice body punch from Simms. #T4#
Barton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Simms smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
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!
Simms tests Barton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Simms throws a head kick that misses.
Barton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Barton is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Simms's corner calls for a 1-2. Simms obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Simms as he connects with a hook.
Simms fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Simms looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Despite the aggression on Barton's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Simms lands with a right hand.
Barton walks into a straight right hand from Simms.
Simms throws a series of strikes that have Barton backpedaling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Simms dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Simms throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Barton steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Simms.
Jon Simms is winning the standup battle so far.
Barton on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Barton takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Some wild striking there from Simms.
Jon Simms seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barton takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Simms bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Barton's head.
Simms throws a wild body kick that Barton sees coming a mile off.
Barton is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simms with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD2#
Simms gets caught flat footed, as Barton shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Simms knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Barton on the ground.
Barton is breathing heavily.
Barton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simms swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simms is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Barton wants to stand but Simms has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Barton stops Simms from standing up.
Barton throwing strikes from guard but Simms blocks nicely.
Simms pulls Barton in close to prevent any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Barton 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.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL#
Barton gets tackled into the cage by Simms. Simms maintains the clinch.
Barton jumps guard but Simms turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Barton has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Simms after a bit of a struggle.
Simms is trying to push Barton away but Barton has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Simms tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Barton just stands there and leans against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Simms - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Barton is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jon Simms has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabius Barton.#T3#
Simms is looking to break free of the clinch but Barton has double underhooks.
Simms looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Barton tries to pull guard but Simms holds him up against the cage and eventually Barton drops back down to his feet.
Simms is trying to push Barton away but Barton has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Simms is trying to force a seperation but Barton has the dominant position.
Simms is trying to break the clinch but Barton has him pressed against the cage.
Simms tries to circle away but Barton has him pinned against the cage.#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.
Simms wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Simms is looking to break free of the clinch but Barton has double underhooks.
Simms wants to get back to striking at distance but Barton won't allow it.
Simms is trying to break the clinch but Barton is controlling him.
Simms stops a takedown attempt from Barton.
Barton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Simms is trying to break the clinch but Barton is controlling him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barton trying to control the position but instead, Simms has worked for underhooks and has pushed Barton into the cage.
Simms wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Simms dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Simms throws out a leg kick but Barton moves out of range and Simms only half commits.
Barton checks a low kick from Simms.
Barton moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Barton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Simms as he avoids it easily.
Barton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Simms misses its target.
Barton keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Barton blocks a head kick by Simms.
Barton avoids a kick to the body.
Simms throws a leg kick but Barton sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barton closes the distance and clinches up with Simms, looking for a takedown. Barton pushes Simms against the cage but Simms circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Barton has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Simms finds it's way round the side to connect with Barton's head.
Barton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Simms lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Simms goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T1#
Simms tries to close the distance and clinch but Barton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Simms is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barton can do to turn this around?
Barton tries a head kick but it misses.
Barton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Simms tries to avoid it but Barton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Simms to the ground. Simms escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jon Simms has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabius Barton.
Simms throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jon Simms is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Simms looks to land a body kick but Barton moved away.
And Barton tries to counter it with a takedown but Simms pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Simms lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Good exchange - Simms coming out on top.
Simms throws a right and a left that Barton avoids nicely.
Barton on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Simms moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Simms throws a wild body kick that Barton sees coming a mile off.
Barton now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Simms lands a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simms scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barton doesn't seem bothered though.
Barton has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
Simms clobbers Barton with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Simms is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Simms throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Simms connects with a jab.
Barton takes one to the side of the head.
Simms bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Barton's head backwards.
Simms scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barton in his tracks.
Simms throws a head kick that misses.
Simms tries to clinch up but Barton circles away and keeps his distance.
Barton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T3#
Simms throws a combination. Barton tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL#
Simms forces Barton back against the cage and clinches.
Simms is trying to break the clinch but Barton has him pressed against the cage.
Barton tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Simms smiles and moves away.
Barton fails with an attempt to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Simms misses its target.
Barton avoids the head kick by Simms.
Barton misses with a hook.
Simms leaves Barton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Simms seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Barton has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Simms finds it's way round the side to connect with Barton's head. #T4#
Simms fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL#
Simms instigates a clinch.
Simms can't break the clinch.
Barton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Simms takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Barton is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Simms to keep the fight standing.
Simms wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fabius Barton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jon Simms is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Barton jumps guard but Simms turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Simms showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Simms, 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:25
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:25
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Simms! |
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