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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Antonio lands a two punch combo.
#CUT#It looks like Barry Barlow has been cut.
Antonio slips under a jab from Barlow.
Barlow throws a wild body kick that Antonio sees coming a mile off.
Antonio tries to clinch up but Barlow circles away and keeps his distance.#TD#
Barlow gets caught napping as Antonio dives in and scores a takedown. Barlow manages to retain guard.
Barlow is trying to keep Antonio in close.
Barlow is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Antonio seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Barlow is looking for a triangle but Antonio pushes his legs off easily.
#T1#
Barlow has Antonio pulled in close to control his posture.
Antonio 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.
Barlow keeping full guard, as Antonio tries to pass.
Barlow tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Barlow working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Antonio doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Antonio manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Barlow keeping moving, preventing Antonio from controlling successfully. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Antonio preventing the sweep.
Barlow not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Antonio working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Barlow wants to sweep here but Antonio controlling him for the moment.
Antonio wants to control from the top but Barlow keeps moving.
Antonio looking to sit in guard and control but Barlow gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Barlow is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Antonio is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Antonio pulls Barlow in close to prevent any damage.
Antonio is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Antonio tries a head kick but it misses.
Antonio goes for a double leg but Barlow avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Barlow continues to drive forward.
Barlow keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Antonio's efforts to push away.
A shot in the inside from Barlow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC#
Antonio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Antonio moves into the clinch successfully.
Antonio changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Barlow fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Antonio is looking to land body kicks.#CL2#
Antonio gets tackled into the cage by Barlow. Barlow maintains the clinch.
Antonio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Antonio drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Barlow gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rhyme Antonio will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Barry Barlow's cut.
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.#R2#
Barlow misses with a head kick.
Antonio fails to land with a series of punches.
Barlow moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL2#
Barlow closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Antonio lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD#
Antonio gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Antonio trying to pass the guard but Barlow defending well.
Barlow is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Antonio's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Antonio's back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Barlow looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Antonio defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Barlow's arms.
Antonio tries to break free.
#T1#
Antonio trying to control the position but Barlow manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Barlow is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Antonio is defending well though. Barlow let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Barlow is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Antonio defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Barlow looking for the RNC. #T2##SUB2#
Antonio is trying to stand. He's onto all fours with Barlow on his back. Barlow looks like he's slipping off but he's actually tansitioning to a beautiful armbar! Antonio has to tap out to a very impressive submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Barry Barlow! |
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