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Event:
ENIGMA 200
Date: May 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Barnes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Carlos lands a head shot.
Barnes goes for a double leg but Carlos avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Carlos continues to drive forward.
Carlos lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Carlos stuns Barnes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Carlos circles away from the clinch attempt
and Carlos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Carlos lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#ROC#Barnes is rocked!
Carlos lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Barnes head around and knocks him out cold! Carlos hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Carlos! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 03, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Barnes looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Shields tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Barnes manages to move to mount!
You get the feeling that Shields really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Shields tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shields keeps trying to improve his position.
Barnes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shields tries to reverse the position but Barnes maintains control.
Barnes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T1#
Shields is wriggling around trying to escape.
Barnes controlling the pace for now.
Barnes's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Barnes seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Shields for as long as he can get away with.
Shields is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Barnes controlling his opponent.
Shields keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Barnes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Shields is looking to improve his position but Barnes isn't that keen on the idea.
Barnes controlling his opponent. #T3#
Shields is wriggling around trying to escape.
Barnes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shields is desperately trying to improve his position but Barnes has a good base and remains in mount.
Barnes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shields wants to hold on but Barnes pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shields tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barnes controlling from the full mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Channing Barnes dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Shields shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Barnes pinned against the cage. Barnes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Barnes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It seemed like Shields was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shields scores with a nice body kick.
Barnes is looking to clinch.
Barnes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shields can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes throws a body punch but Shields moves out of range.
As Barnes backs off Shields throws a huge counter combo but Barnes manages to avoid it all.
Barnes shoots in looking for a takedown. Shields tries to sprawl out of it but Barnes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shields manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Shields lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T1#
Shields moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Barnes tries for a takedown but Shields circles away easily
and Shields counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Channing Barnes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shields tries to avoid it but Barnes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shields to the ground. Shields escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Barnes doesn't manage to clinch there - Shields circles away.
Shields stuffs the takedown.
Shields throws a counter combo.
Barnes dives in for a single leg takedown but Shields sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Barnes is looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Shields lands a hook that snaps the head of Barnes backwards. #TD2#
Shields pulls guard effortlessly.
Shields is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Barnes dives into side control.
Shields is trying to get back to his feet.
Shields is trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shields is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Shields can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee asks Barnes politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Barnes prefers to stall for the moment though.#T3#
Shields throws a few strikes from the bottom but Barnes takes advantage and mounts!
Shields is trying desperately to improve position.
Shields is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Barnes content just to control the position here.
Further stalling from Barnes.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shields bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shields wanted to stand there but Barnes had control of the position.
Barnes wants to sweep here but Shields controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rony Shields showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Barnes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shields sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Shields closes the distance and pushes Barnes back into the cage.
Barnes prevents a body shot from Shields.
Barnes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shields tries for a takedown. No joy.
Shields is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Shields drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Barnes gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Channing Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rony Shields.#TD#
Barnes lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shields throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Barnes with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SU#
Barnes stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #T1#
Shields shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barnes as he jumps to the side.
A counter left hand to the body from Barnes misses its target.
Barnes misses with a takedown
and Shields counters with a straight right hand.
Shields will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barnes misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Shields counters by clinching up.
Shields is trying to stall.
#T2#
Shields has Barnes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Barnes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shields takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shields softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Barnes is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Shields goes for a takedown in the clinch but Barnes prevents it.
Shields is trying to pull guard but Barnes turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Shields is working for takedown but Barnes is calmly controlling the position for now.
Barnes is pressed up against the cage. Shields has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Barnes down to the mat. Barnes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Barnes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shields avoids it really well and circles away.
Barnes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shields but Shields pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T3#
Shields leaves Barnes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shields lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Barnes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shields swivels and escapes.
Sloppy strikes from Shields. Those never looked like landing.
Barnes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shields sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barnes somewhat.
Barnes dives in for a single leg takedown but Shields sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Shields tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T4#
Shields is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Barnes is defending well.#TD#
Barnes has picked Shields up - he's going for a ride! Barnes dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Shields misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Barnes prevents Shields from improving his position.
Shields is trying to stand up here but Barnes is controlling him well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Well, if Barnes is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Shields is looking to get back to full guard here but Barnes has managed to pass to side control instead.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rony Shields comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shields has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rony Shields! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 194
Date: Mar 31, 2024 |
#R1#
Jeffery connects with a nice looking jab.
Barnes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jeffery as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Jeffery clinches with his opponent.
Jeffery working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Jeffery breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Jeffery takes the fight into the clinch.
Barnes can't get the takedown.
Jeffery is pressed up against the cage. Barnes has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jeffery down to the mat. Jeffery avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Attilla Jeffery has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Channing Barnes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes dives in for a single leg takedown but Jeffery sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Barnes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jeffery but Jeffery pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jeffery lands a really nice looking cross but Barnes seems unphased.
#T1#
Barnes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jeffery but Jeffery pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jeffery half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
Barnes looking to score a takedown here. Jeffery is defending well but Barnes drives through and ends up in Jeffery's guard.
Jeffery wants to stand but Barnes is controlling the position.
Jeffery 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.#ES#
Jeffery has his feet on Barnes's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Jeffery leaves Barnes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Barnes on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Barnes shoots in for a takedown but Jeffery shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Barnes drives through and clinches with Jeffery against the cage.
#BC#
Jeffery breaks the clinch.
Attilla Jeffery is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2##CL#
Jeffery drives through and clinches with Barnes against the cage.
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!
Barnes wants a takedown.
Barnes looks winded!#BC#
Jeffery escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barnes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jeffery slaps away a takedown attempt from Barnes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jeffery feinted with a counter takedown.#CL#
Jeffery forces Barnes back against the cage and clinches.
Barnes drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC#
Jeffery escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3#
Jeffery lands a jab to Barnes's midsection.
Jeffery works the jab nicely.#CL#
Jeffery closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Jeffery breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jeffery connects with a combination that backs up Barnes into the cage. Jeffery lands a flurry of punches that gets past Barnes's guard. Barnes is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Jeffery bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Attilla Jeffery! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 12, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Barnes is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gomes's half guard.#SU#
Barnes decides to return to a standing position. #TD#
Barnes fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gomes to the ground. Barnes is now in Gomes's guard.
Barnes throwing strikes from guard but Gomes blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Barnes decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Gomes fails with the takedown#CL#
and Barnes holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gomes is trying to pull guard but Barnes has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Barnes gets control of Gomes's arms and successfully pulls guard. Barnes will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Barnes wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Barnes has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Gomes should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Barnes has tightened it up now! Gomes should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Channing Barnes!
Luis Gomes was interviewed post fight and said 'You were lucky this time, but hope every day that I don't see you again'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Chen feints and then cracks Barnes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barnes down.
Chen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Barnes looks for a takedown but Chen sprawls well.
Barnes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chen defends it nicely.
Chen fails with the takedown.
Chen moves out of range of the strikes.#TD#
Chen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Chen showed some decent athleticism there.
Barnes missing with punches from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chen is keen to just control but Barnes is a slippery customer.
Chen prevents Barnes from improving his position.#T1#
Barnes tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Chen wants to control but Barnes is keeping him busy.
Chen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Barnes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chen is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Barnes wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#SUB#
Chen is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Barnes knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Barnes for a finish.
Chen trying to control momentarily.
#SUB#
Barnes showing good submission defense here.
Barnes is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Chen off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T2##SUB#
Barnes is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Barnes is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Chen is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Barnes has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Barnes is trying to break free.
#T3##SUB#
Barnes fending off the submission attempt from Chen.
Barnes is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Barnes showing good submission defense here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Chen is persistently looking for the submission but Barnes is defending it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Chen is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Barnes knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Barnes for a finish. #T4##SUB#
Chen looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Chen looking to break Barnes's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Barnes remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Chen will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnes is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Chen is looking for the choke from the back position but Barnes is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Chen has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Barnes is in real trouble here. Chen gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Barnes is tapping out! Chen wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kai Chen!
Kai Chen bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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