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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 08, 2025 |
#R1#
Barishnikov tries to close the distance and clinch but Pichler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Barishnikov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Pichler is trying to get back to full guard.
Pichler gets back to full guard.
Pichler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barishnikov is one step ahead there.
Pichler keeping moving, preventing Barishnikov from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barishnikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Pichler is retaining full guard.
Pichler lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Pichler is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Pichler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barishnikov is keeping the position for now.
Pichler sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pichler is standing up over Barishnikov. Barishnikov looks to escape but Pichler dives into side control.
Barishnikov seems a little lost for a moment, as Pichler dominates the positioning.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pichler scores with punches from side control.
Barishnikov being controlled for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pichler'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.
Pichler has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Barishnikov can't do much from the bottom here.
Pichler moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Barishnikov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Barishnikov is letting Pichler control him for a moment.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Pichler.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pichler shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barishnikov defends it nicely.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Barishnikov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Barishnikov.
Pichler gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Pichler gets full guard.
Pichler is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Barishnikov looks winded!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pichler in particular looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barishnikov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pichler scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leon Pichler dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Pichler looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Pichler lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Pichler not doing much here.
Barishnikov tries to kick Pichler off but Pichler keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pichler lands a nice short elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pichler content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Leon Pichler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Barishnikov trying to control from the bottom.
Pichler perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T2#
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.
Pichler working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Pichler scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pichler controlling the action here.
Barishnikov trying to control here.
Pichler sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Barishnikov throws a jab when Pichler was well out of range.#TD#
Pichler drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pichler controlling from the top position.
Pichler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barishnikov can do to turn this around?
Pichler seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Barishnikov for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Leon Pichler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Pichler drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Barishnikov wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Pichler manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Pichler not doing much here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barishnikov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leon Pichler dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##TD#
Pichler shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Barishnikov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Pichler scores with punches from side control.
Barishnikov is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Pichler asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Pichler happy to just control the position for now.
Pichler moves into full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pichler controlling from the full mount.
Barishnikov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T1#
Pichler sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Barishnikov is in a horrible position here. Pichler smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#T2#
Pichler looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pichler lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Barishnikov hang on?
Pichler controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Pichler continues to stall.
Pichler continues to hold on tight.
Pichler is landing with some decent strikes but Barishnikov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Pichler controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Further stalling from Pichler.
Barishnikov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pichler looking to finish Barishnikov with some ground and pound. This is bad for Barishnikov!
Pichler controlling from the full mount.
Barishnikov is in a horrible position here. Pichler smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Barishnikov is trying to escape the mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pichler controlling the pace for now.
Habibi Barishnikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Leon Pichler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pichler, 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leon Pichler!
During a confident post fight interview, Leon Pichler thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 27, 2025 |
#R1#
Barishnikov pushes Gordon away with a front kick.
Barishnikov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gordon's waist but Gordon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Barishnikov off to one side.
Barishnikov lands with a cross.
Barishnikov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gordon counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Habibi Barishnikov has been cut.
Barishnikov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gordon defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Habibi Barishnikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barishnikov blocks a head kick by Gordon.
It looked like Barishnikov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barishnikov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gordon sprawls well. Gordon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Barishnikov gets slowly back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barishnikov. Gordon does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barishnikov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gordon's waist but Gordon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Barishnikov off to one side.
Gordon scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A shot to the liver by Barishnikov. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gordon!
#ROC2#Barishnikov is rocked!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Gordon has cracked Barishnikov with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Gordon lands another huge swinging hook and Barishnikov tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Barishnikov, before Gordon can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Konnor Gordon! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 20, 2025 |
#R1#
Barishnikov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Glover is fending him off so far but Barishnikov persists. Nope, Glover circles away and we're back to standing.
Glover keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Glover throws a body punch but Barishnikov moves out of range.
Barishnikov misses with a combination
#KD#
and Glover counters with a crisp right hand that drops Barishnikov! Glover lets Barishnikov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT#It looks like Habibi Barishnikov has been cut.
Glover displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Barishnikov.
Terrance Glover has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Habibi Barishnikov.
Glover wobbles Barishnikov with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Glover dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Barishnikov to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Terrance Glover! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 22, 2025 |
#R1#
Barishnikov tries for a takedown but Kristof sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Kristof closes the distance and pushes Barishnikov back into the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Barishnikov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kristof gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Habibi Barishnikov has been cut.
Kristof creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Barishnikov's defenses.
Kristof throws an elbow that misses.
Kristof comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kristof pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kristof keeps control of Barishnikov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kristof throws an elbow but it misses.
Nice elbow from Kristof. #CUT#That has opened up Habibi Barishnikov's cut even more.
Kristof keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Barishnikov's efforts to push away.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kristof throws an elbow but misses.
Barishnikov takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#The cut above Habibi Barishnikov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Habibi Barishnikov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Virag Kristof!
Virag Kristof seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 09, 2025 |
#R1#
Barishnikov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Barishnikov tries to clinch up.
Lopez slips a jab and a cross from Barishnikov.
Lopez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CUT#It looks like Mikey Lopez has been cut.
Lopez throws a combination that misses
letting Barishnikov counter with a right hand. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Barishnikov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barishnikov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lopez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Barishnikov defends it well.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Barishnikov has knocked Lopez down with a huge combo! Barishnikov steps away and waves a wobbly Lopez back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Lopez is rocked!#T1#
Barishnikov goes for a small jab and connects. Now Barishnikov goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Lopez stumbles back but Barishnikov runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Lopez to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Lopez will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Habibi Barishnikov! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 30, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Barishnikov clinches up with Faulkner and pushes him back against the cage.
Faulkner is looking to break free of the clinch but Barishnikov has double underhooks.
Faulkner wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Barishnikov has him pressed against the cage.
Barishnikov tries to pull guard but Faulkner forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Barishnikov tries to pull guard but Faulkner forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Faulkner prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Habibi Barishnikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Barishnikov decides to pull guard. #SU2#
Faulkner stands up from Barishnikov's guard - Faulkner perhaps looking for a knockout.
Faulkner swats away the attempt to clinch by Barishnikov.#CL2#
Faulkner drives through and clinches with Barishnikov against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barishnikov trying to stall but Faulkner improves his position.
Faulkner is looking to break free of the clinch but Barishnikov has double underhooks.
Faulkner wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Barishnikov tries to pull guard but Faulkner forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T1#
Faulkner tries to break the clinch but Barishnikov is controlling the position. #BC2#
Faulkner breaks the clinch.
Faulkner throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Barishnikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Faulkner has Barishnikov up against the cage in a clinch.
Barishnikov can't break the clinch.
Faulkner is looking to break free of the clinch but Barishnikov has double underhooks.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #TD2#
Faulkner jumps guard.
Faulkner keeping moving, preventing Barishnikov from controlling successfully.
Faulkner has control of Barishnikov's left arm, preventing Barishnikov from doing any damage. #ES2#
Faulkner has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Barishnikov off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T2#
Faulkner fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barishnikov avoids it really well and circles away.
Faulkner takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL2#
Barishnikov gets tackled into the cage by Faulkner. Faulkner maintains the clinch.
Barishnikov tries to stall but Faulkner uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Barishnikov looking to stall.
A frustrated look appears on Faulkner's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T3#
Faulkner tries to break free but Barishnikov pushes him back against the cage.
Barishnikov is trying to force a seperation but Faulkner has the dominant position.
Barishnikov tries to break the clinch but Faulkner is controlling the position.
Barishnikov is trying to pull guard but Faulkner has him pressed against the cage.
Faulkner has had enough of the clinch but Barishnikov keeps him there for the moment.
Barishnikov tries to throw a body punch but Faulkner avoids it by throwing Barishnikov back against the cage.
Faulkner is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Faulkner has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Barishnikov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Faulkner gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Barishnikov.
Barishnikov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Barishnikov jumps guard but Faulkner stands there with Barishnikov around his waist. Barishnikov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Faulkner is looking to break free of the clinch but Barishnikov has double underhooks.
Barishnikov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Faulkner's efforts to push away.
Faulkner drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Barishnikov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Faulkner is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Barishnikov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Faulkner working hard to break the clinch.
Barishnikov has Faulkner pressed against the cage, preventing Faulkner from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Faulkner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barishnikov's elbow.
Barishnikov tries to pull guard but Faulkner forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Barishnikov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Slap Faulkner dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Faulkner clinches with his opponent.
Faulkner is trying to break the clinch but Barishnikov is controlling him.
Barishnikov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Faulkner prevents it.
Faulkner looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Faulkner is trying to push Barishnikov away but Barishnikov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Barishnikov is trying to force a seperation but Faulkner has the dominant position.
Faulkner gets underhooks to prevent Barishnikov's takedown attempt.
#TD#
Barishnikov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Barishnikov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faulkner throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barishnikov trying to control the position.
Barishnikov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Barishnikov keeping full guard, as Faulkner tries to pass.
Faulkner throws a big elbow that misses. #SU2#
Faulkner stands up and waves to Barishnikov to follow him.
A head kick misses from Faulkner.
Faulkner misses with a head kick.
Faulkner misses with a few strikes there.
Habibi Barishnikov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barishnikov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Faulkner avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Habibi Barishnikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barishnikov shoots in for a takedown but Faulkner shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A nice side step and Faulkner releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T2#
Barishnikov shoots in looking for a takedown. Faulkner tries to sprawl out of it but Barishnikov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Faulkner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Faulkner shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Faulkner showed some decent athleticism there.
Barishnikov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Faulkner scores with a couple of nice shots.
Faulkner takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Barishnikov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Faulkner.
Faulkner sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Barishnikov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Faulkner scores with a couple of nice shots.
Faulkner looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Faulkner performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Faulkner thows a huge punch but Barishnikov dodges it nicely.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Faulkner working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Barishnikov tries to get to full guard but Faulkner has control of the leg.
Faulkner content to control rather than advance.
Faulkner thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Barishnikov's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Faulkner looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Faulkner thows a huge punch but Barishnikov dodges it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Slap Faulkner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Faulkner clinches up against the cage.
Faulkner drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Barishnikov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Barishnikov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Faulkner is keeping busy.#BC2#
Faulkner breaks the clinch.
Barishnikov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT2#It looks like Habibi Barishnikov has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Faulkner decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Barishnikov is trying to control but can't.
Faulkner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barishnikov manages to get to full guard.
#T1#
Barishnikov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Faulkner.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SU2#
Faulkner stands and steps away. Barishnikov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Barishnikov blocks a head kick by Faulkner.
Faulkner throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Barishnikov's waist but Barishnikov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Faulkner off to one side. #CL2#
Faulkner fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Barishnikov, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Barishnikov breaks from the clinch.
Faulkner shoots in for a takedown but Barishnikov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Habibi Barishnikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slap Faulkner.#CL#
Barishnikov instigates a clinch.
Barishnikov has Faulkner pressed against the cage, preventing Faulkner from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2#
Faulkner slowing the pace effectively.
Faulkner wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Barishnikov tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC#
Barishnikov breaks the clinch.
Faulkner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barishnikov is looking for a counter combo.
Barishnikov tries to clinch but Faulkner moves out of range.
Barishnikov shoots in for a takedown but Faulkner shows good takedown defense.
Barishnikov throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Faulkner has managed to clinch.
Faulkner has had enough of the clinch but Barishnikov keeps him there for the moment.#TD2#
Faulkner drags the fight down to the ground.
#T3#
Faulkner keeping moving, preventing Barishnikov from controlling successfully.
Faulkner looking for a sweep. Not yet Faulkner, not yet.
Faulkner trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Faulkner keeping full guard, as Barishnikov tries to pass.
Slap Faulkner has got the better of the ground game so far.#ES2#
Faulkner has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Barishnikov is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Faulkner wants to break the clinch but can't.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Faulkner is trying to break the clinch but Barishnikov is controlling him.#T4##BC2#
Faulkner breaks from the clinch.
Faulkner lands with a good body shot.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Faulkner wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Barishnikov tries to break free but Faulkner pushes him back against the cage.
Faulkner is looking to break free of the clinch but Barishnikov has double underhooks.
Faulkner tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Faulkner can't get the takedown.
Faulkner tries for a takedown. No joy.
Habibi Barishnikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slap Faulkner is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Barishnikov tries to pull guard but Faulkner holds him up against the cage and eventually Barishnikov drops back down to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Slap Faulkner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Faulkner 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slap Faulkner! |
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Event:
IFA 8: Titanium
Date: Nov 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Barishnikov throws a sloppy head kick and Smack moves out of range easily.
Smack looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barishnikov is looking to clinch.
Barishnikov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barishnikov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smack defends it nicely.
Barishnikov tries for a takedown but Smack circles away easily#CL#
and Smack counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smack creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Smack escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smack. #CL#
Smack pushes Barishnikov up against the cage in a clinch.
Barishnikov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Johnny Smack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Habibi Barishnikov.
Barishnikov looking for a takedown.
Barishnikov managing to block the knees to the body from Smack.
#T1#
Barishnikov tries to pull guard but Smack holds him up against the cage and eventually Barishnikov drops back down to his feet.
Barishnikov tries to break free but Smack pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Smack breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Barishnikov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Smack breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smack closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT#It looks like Habibi Barishnikov has been cut.
Smack displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Barishnikov.
Smack is looking for a counter combo.
Barishnikov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smack lands a jab.
Smack scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Barishnikov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smack tries to avoid it but Barishnikov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smack to the ground. Smack escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Barishnikov looks winded!
Smack fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Despite the aggression on Barishnikov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T2#
Smack throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#ROC#Barishnikov is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barishnikov connects with a nice looking jab.
Smack pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smack takes a swing at Barishnikov's ribcage but misses.
Despite the aggression on Barishnikov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Smack chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Barishnikov feints a jab promting Smack to slip. Barishnikov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Smack slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Smack defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Barishnikov.
Smack throws a sloppy head kick and Barishnikov moves out of range easily.
Smack lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Johnny Smack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Smack gets a clinch.
Barishnikov tries to circle away but Smack has him pinned against the cage.
Smack lands a shot to the body.
Smack leaning against his opponent.
#T3##BC#
Smack pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barishnikov avoids the head kick by Smack.
Smack is looking to chop away at Barishnikov's legs.
Smack moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBarishnikov.
Barishnikov darts in trying to clinch
and Smack counters with a two punch combo.
Smack misses with a two punch combination.
Barishnikov tries to clinch up but Smack circles away and keeps his distance.
Barishnikov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smack sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Barishnikov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Smack. That one must have hurt.
Smack misses with a body kick.
Smack avoids the head kick by Barishnikov.
Smack throws a series of punches but Barishnikov avoids them all with ease.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Barishnikov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Smack - the referee stops the clock and Barishnikov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Smack. Barishnikov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T4#
Smack lands a nice shot that snaps Barishnikov's head back.
Smack lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barishnikov at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes from Smack. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Smack forces Barishnikov back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Smack's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smack scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barishnikov doesn't seem bothered though.
Barishnikov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Smack goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT#That has opened up Habibi Barishnikov's cut even more.
Smack throws a low kick, looking for Barishnikov's leg but Barishnikov calmly moves out of range.
Smack fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smack misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smack attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Smack dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Habibi Barishnikov's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Smack fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Smack keeps the fight on the outside.
Barishnikov shoots in looking for a takedown. Smack tries to sprawl out of it but Barishnikov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smack manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Barishnikov wants to clinch up but Smack keeps it at a distance.
Smack has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Barishnikov closes the distance and clinches up with Smack, looking for a takedown. Barishnikov pushes Smack against the cage but Smack circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Barishnikov shoots for a double leg takedown but Smack sprawls well. He's pushed Barishnikov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Smack changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Johnny Smack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Habibi Barishnikov.
Barishnikov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smack's waist but Smack gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Barishnikov off to one side.
Smack is looking for a counter combo.
Smack lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barishnikov circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smack looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Barishnikov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smack lands with a kick to the temple. Barishnikov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Smack ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barishnikov moves away.
Barishnikov is breathing heavily.#T1#
Smack pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smack misses with a head kick.
Smack tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smack throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smack is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barishnikov can do to turn this around?
Smack tries to bum rush Barishnikov with a series of wild strikes but Barishnikov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It seemed like Barishnikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barishnikov shoots in but no luck this time.
Smack comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Barishnikov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Smack counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Smack lands a high kick!
Smack fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barishnikov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smack is fending him off so far but Barishnikov persists. Nope, Smack circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Smack wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Johnny Smack is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Smack tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smack tests Barishnikov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smack throws a leg kick that misses.
Smack misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barishnikov darts in looking for a takedown but Smack gets double underhooks and turns Barishnikov into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smack will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barishnikov counters with a body kick.
Barishnikov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smack is fending him off so far but Barishnikov persists. Nope, Smack circles away and we're back to standing.
Smack went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Barishnikov looks for a takedown but Smack sprawls well.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smack.
#T3#
A combination from Smack does no damage.
Smack keeps the fight on the outside.
Barishnikov tries to move into range but Smack moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Barishnikov looks to land a combination but Smack avoids it well.
Smack is looking for a counter combo.
Barishnikov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The fighters circling - Smack throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smack lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Barishnikov looks for a takedown but Smack sprawls well.
Smack misses with a two punch combination.
Barishnikov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Johnny Smack is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Smack tries a head kick but it misses.
Smack lands a leg kick that knocks Barishnikov off balance momentarily.
Nice takedown defense from Smack. No joy for Barishnikov on that attempt.
Smack misses with a straight right.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smack misses with a combination
and Barishnikov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barishnikov looks for a takedown but Smack sprawls well.
Barishnikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smack.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Smack breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Smack dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Habibi Barishnikov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Smack.
Barishnikov goes for a double leg but Smack avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Smack continues to drive forward.
Barishnikov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Smack.
Barishnikov moves out of range as Smack throws a body kick.
Barishnikov moves out of range of the body kick from Smack.
Barishnikov fails with the takedown#CL#
and Smack moves into the clinch.#BC#
Smack breaks the clinch.
Barishnikov avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smack stuffs the takedown.
Johnny Smack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Habibi Barishnikov.
Barishnikov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smack throws a series of punches but Barishnikov moves out of range.
Barishnikov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Smack misses with a low kick as Barishnikov jumps back.#T1#
Smack throws a nice head kick!
Barishnikov avoids the head kick by Smack.
Smack throws a leg kick but Barishnikov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Smack thuds a left hand into Barishnikov's body.
Smack tries a head kick but it misses.
Barishnikov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smack as he jumps to the side.
Barishnikov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Smack defends well and Barishnikov ends up having to push Smack into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Smack keeps Barishnikov at a distance using the push kick.
Barishnikov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Smack throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Barishnikov tries to clinch but Smack moves out of range.
Smack looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Johnny Smack is winning the standup battle so far.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smack.
Barishnikov fails to land the takedown.
Smack throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both fighters circling a little - Barishnikov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Smack.
Barishnikov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Smack fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barishnikov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T3#
Smack misses with a body kick.
Barishnikov blocks a head kick by Smack.
Barishnikov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smack swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barishnikov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smack.
Barishnikov is looking to clinch but Smack is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Barishnikov moves into the clinch.#BC#
Smack pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Smack as Barishnikov shoots in.
Smack motions for Barishnikov to come forward. Smack throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barishnikov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Smack.
Smack thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smack pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T4#
Smack keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Smack dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barishnikov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Smack counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A bit of stalling here from Smack.
Come on Smack - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC#
Smack pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Habibi Barishnikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnny Smack is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smack looks to land a combination but Barishnikov avoids it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Smack showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Smack has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:25
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Smack!
Johnny Smack very nearly forgot to thank Hype Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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