 |
Play
by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 04, 2025 |
#R1#
Flynn goes for a double leg but Barren avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Barren continues to drive forward.
A head punch on the inside from Flynn fails to land.
Flynn is working for takedown but Barren is calmly controlling the position for now.
Barren is trying to break the clinch but Flynn has him pressed against the cage.
Barren looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Barren has Flynn pressed against the cage, preventing Flynn from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Barren is trying to force a seperation but Flynn has the dominant position.
Flynn is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Barren gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darian Flynn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barren is trying to push Flynn away but Flynn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD2#
Barren jumps into guard, dragging Flynn to the mat.
#ES2#
Barren pushes Flynn off and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barren leaves Flynn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Barren lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Flynn misses with a takedown attempt - Barren sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Barren clinches. #T1#
Flynn is trying to pull guard but Barren turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Barren avoids a wild elbow strike from Flynn.
Barren is pushing Flynn up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Barren has Flynn pressed against the cage, preventing Flynn from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD2#
Barren is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Flynn can't fight it off and eventually Barren manages to take the fight to the floor. Flynn looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Barren sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Flynn can't keep his opponent in guard - Barren advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Flynn trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Flynn takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barren tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Flynn wants to control but Barren is having none of it.#SUB2#
Barren looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T3#
Barren looking to control and managing it successfully.
Barren lands a big shot there that rocks Flynn but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Flynn throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Flynn tries to hold on but Barren postures up.
Barren controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flynn tries to lock up and control but Barren gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Barren controlling the position easily from mount.
Flynn wants to control but Barren is having none of it.
Barren controlling his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Flynn is trying to escape the mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Manuel Barren dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Flynn wants to clinch.
Barren tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Flynn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Barren sprawls well. Barren wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Flynn gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Barren shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Barren showed some decent athleticism there.
Flynn is looking to get back to is feet but Barren passes into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Barren stands up.
Flynn throws a one two combo.
#T1#
Flynn misses with a kick to the body.
#TD2#
Barren closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Flynn dodges the ground and pound from Barren.#SU2#
Barren decides to take the fight back to the feet.
No joy there for Barren, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Flynn feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Manuel Barren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barren misses with a body shot.
Barren misses with a low kick.
#CL2#
Barren closes the distance and clinches.
Barren has Flynn pressed against the cage, preventing Flynn from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Barren has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Flynn can't get the takedown.
#T2#
Barren lands a right hand that snaps the head of Flynn backwards.
Flynn has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Barren after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darian Flynn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flynn prevents Barren from breaking the clinch.
Barren tries to break the clinch but Flynn is controlling the position.
Flynn prevents Barren from breaking the clinch.
Barren is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Barren's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Barren wants to get back to striking at distance but Flynn won't allow it.
Barren tries for a takedown but Flynn manages to get underhooks.
Barren wants to get back to striking at distance but Flynn won't allow it.
#T3#
Flynn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Barren fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Barren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Flynn was well out of range. Poor timing from Barren.
Flynn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barren paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barren misses with a two punch combination.
Barren throws a right hand that Flynn ducks under and follows up with a left that Flynn also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Barren has managed to clinch.
Flynn jumps guard but Barren turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Barren gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Flynn.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Barren taking a breather.
Barren continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.#T4#
Flynn tries to break free but Barren pushes him back against the cage.
Flynn taking a breather.
Flynn tries for a takedown but Barren manages to get underhooks.
Barren wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Barren tries to break the clinch but Flynn is controlling the position.
Flynn is trying to pull guard but Barren turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Flynn is looking for a takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Flynn looking to stall.
Barren gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Flynn.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Manuel Barren 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD2#
Barren looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Barren performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Flynn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barren pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barren works his foot free and advances to mount.
Barren controlling from mount.
Barren has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1##SUB2#
Barren looking to secure an arm triangle but Flynn defends it well.
Flynn keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Barren controlling the pace for now.
Flynn tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Barren content just to control the position here.
Flynn tries to hold on but Barren pushes him away.
Barren connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Barren content just to control the position here.
Let's hope that Barren has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Flynn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barren takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Barren.
Barren's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Flynn is looking to get to half guard.
Barren controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Flynn really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB2#
Barren is working for a guillotine from mount but Flynn frees his head quite easily.
Barren sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Flynn tries to lock up and control but Barren gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manuel Barren comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Barren 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manuel Barren!
Our winner, Manuel Barren, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Melendez shoots in looking for a takedown but Barren manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Melendez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Barren looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Barren misses with a double jab.
Melendez seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Melendez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Melendez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barren looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barren throws a push kick but Melendez slaps the foot to one side.
Barren closes the distance but Melendez moves to the side
and Melendez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melendez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Barren has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Melendez circles away from the clinch attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Melendez misses its target.
Melendez scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Barren moves forwards but Melendez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Barren blocks a head kick by Melendez.
Barren is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#KD#
Melendez lands a big uppercut and Barren crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Barren looks OK. Melendez waves Barren back to his feet!#ROC#Barren is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Manuel Barren has been cut.
Melendez drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Barren's head, knocking him out cold! Melendez is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tripp Melendez! |
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Barren throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mehoff.
Barren misses with a double jab.
Jab, jab by Mehoff - just one landing.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mehoff.
Barren looks winded!
The fighters circle momentarily. Mehoff darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mehoff uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mehoff works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mehoff works the jab nicely.
Mehoff lands a jab.#ROC#Barren is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barren on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Barren is still on wobbly legs! Can Mehoff finish him?
Barren misses with an uppercut.
Mehoff scores with a body shot.
Mehoff lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Barren out cold! Barren is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jack Mehoff!
Our winner, Jack Mehoff, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Loser swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barren looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Barren looks for a takedown but Loser sprawls well.
Barren takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Manuel Barren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Loser scores with a three punch combo!
Loser tries to bum rush Barren with a series of wild strikes but Barren uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barren looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Loser rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barren moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Loser misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barren.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Loser catches Barren right on the button with a cross.#TD#
Loser shoots in and gets a takedown into Barren's guard.
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!
Loser controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Barren really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Loser. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Barren wants to sweep but no luck.
Loser sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Barren's guard.
Loser seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barren does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Loser maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Barren could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Loser has cracked it and Barren is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Loser!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). The Loser! |
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 09, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Webster is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Barren's half guard.
Barren manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Webster keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Barren looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Webster fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Barren escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD#
Webster shoots in and bounces Barren off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Webster trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Webster drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Webster jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Webster drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Webster jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1##SUB#
Webster is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Webster drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Webster jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Webster drops back looking for a leg! Barren is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Barren manages to kick Webster off! Webster jumps back into Barren's guard. #SUB#
Webster thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Webster drops back looking for a leg! Barren is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Barren manages to kick Webster off! Webster jumps back into Barren's guard. #SUB#
Webster drops back, looking for a kneebar! Barren looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Barren looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Barren! #REVB#
Barren really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Webster. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Webster is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T3##SUB#
Webster is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barren pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Webster tries to get to full guard but Barren has control of the leg. #SUB#
Webster has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Barren. Oh but Webster has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Barren goes limp - he's gone! Webster jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rishi Webster! |
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Snow throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Snow darts in and clinches Barren up against the cage.
Snow working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Snow keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Barren's efforts to push away.
Barren is trying to maintain a safe position but Snow gets an underhook and turns Barren into the cage.#BC#
Snow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Snow misses with the combination.
#CL#
Snow has managed to clinch.
Snow lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snow stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#BC#
Snow breaks from the clinch.
Snow swinging wildly here.
Snow misses with a double jab.
#T1#
Snow keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barren.
Barren walks into a jab.
A low kick from Barren is predictable there #CL#
and Snow counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Snow. #BC#
Snow pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Barren.
A big left from Snow misses.
Barren takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Barren tries to keep at a distance but Snow has taken the fight into the clinch.
Snow has Barren pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Barren manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Snow's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Snow has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Snow.
Snow is leaning against Barren and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Snow gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Barren.
Barren looks winded!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Snow creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Snow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barren throws an off balance right hand
and Barren takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sloppy strikes from Snow. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Snow clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Snow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barren shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Snow defends it nicely.
Snow stalks Barren and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Barren's face. Barren staggers backwards, shaken.#ROC#Barren is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Manuel Barren has been cut.
Snow lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Barren is still on wobbly legs! Can Snow finish him?
Snow throws a right hand that Barren ducks under and follows up with a left that Barren also avoids with ease.
Snow cracks Barren with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Barren tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Snow pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Barren is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alijah Snow! |
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 02, 2024 |
#R1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Islam checks a leg kick. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Barren.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Barren swings around for an armbar but Islam sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Barren's guard.#SUB#
Islam has gone for a leg lock! Barren slips out almost immediately though and dives into Islam's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Islam working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barren doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barren manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Islam working for a triangle but Barren defends it easily.
Islam manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barren manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T1##SUB#
Islam is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Islam drops back, looking for a kneebar! Barren looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Barren looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Barren! #REVB#
Barren is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Islam will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Islam gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Islam actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Islam is looking to control Barren's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Islam avoid being mounted?
Barren trying to pass the guard but Islam defending well.
Islam wants to get back to full guard.
Barren content to control rather than advance.
Islam keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Islam is not content to let Barren control the position.
Islam is controlling Barren's trapped leg to prevent Barren from advancing to side control.#T3##SUB#
Islam looking for submissions off his back.
Islam trying to control but Barren postures up.
Islam is looking to improve his position.
Barren not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Barren stalling.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Islam looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Barren trying to control the action but Islam is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Barren is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Islam's half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Islam wants to get back to full guard but Barren has passed into side control.
Islam is trying to control Barren's posture but Barren avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Barren decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Islam dodges the punch combination from Barren.
Islam appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Manuel Barren dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Islam slips a jab and a cross from Barren.
It looked like Islam wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Islam showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barren.
Islam tries to counter by clinching up but Barren breaks away and moves out of range.
Barren gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Islam counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Barren manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Islam will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Barren up against the cage.
Islam wants a takedown but no success here.
Barren is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Islam misses with a hook to the ribs.
Islam tries to pull guard but Barren holds him up against the cage and eventually Islam drops back down to his feet.
#T1##TD2#
Barren jumps guard and drags Islam to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Barren preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Manuel Barren has got the better of the ground game so far.
Barren working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Islam.
Barren will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Islam lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Islam thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Islam lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Barren is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Barren is breathing heavily.
Islam keeping control of the position. #T2#
Islam wants to improve his position but Barren is controlling well.
Islam trying to control here.
Islam wants to get back to full guard.
Islam desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Islam wants to get back to full guard.#T3##SU2#
Barren decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #TD#
Barren tries to sprawl but Islam drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Islam is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Islam is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Barren doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Islam.
Barren is trying to stand up here but Islam is controlling him well. #T4##SUB#
Islam seems to be working for a kimura but Barren defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Islam is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Islam is working for a kimura here but Barren manages to reverse the position and he's now in Islam's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Islam throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Manuel Barren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Barren closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Barren lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Islam has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barren can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Islam not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Barren is posturing up here but Islam has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Barren tries to roll out but it's too tight and Barren has to tap! Slick submission there by Islam!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mohamed Islam! |
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Barren tries to land a leg kick but Magomedovirgin saw it coming and moves away.
It appears Magomedovirgin was looking to counter with a kick there.
Barren misses with the combination.
Barren defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Magomedovirgin.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Barren.
Magomedovirgin dives in for a single leg takedown but Barren sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Magomedovirgin is working for takedown but Barren is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zabit Magomedovirgin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barren wants to break free but Magomedovirgin has control.
#TD#
Magomedovirgin tightens his grip and picks Barren up, before dumping him to the ground. Barren manages to land in guard.
Barren is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Magomedovirgin dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVB#
Magomedovirgin moves into full mount!
Barren is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Magomedovirgin trying to control but Barren is having none of it.
Barren gets back to half guard.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Barren is not content to let Magomedovirgin control the position.
Magomedovirgin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Magomedovirgin works his way into full mount!
Barren wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Magomedovirgin.
#T3#
Magomedovirgin working the ground and pound effectively.
Magomedovirgin content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Magomedovirgin is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Barren is surviving well by controlling Magomedovirgin's body position as best he can.
Magomedovirgin controlling from the full mount.
Magomedovirgin looking to finish with strikes here!
#T4#
Barren really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Barren is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Magomedovirgin 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedovirgin is looking to stand but Barren has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zabit Magomedovirgin dominated that round.
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#
Barren keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Barren gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Magomedovirgin is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Magomedovirgin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Magomedovirgin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barren sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL#
Magomedovirgin gets a clinch.
Magomedovirgin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barren can do to turn this around?
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Magomedovirgin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Magomedovirgin looking for a takedown.
Magomedovirgin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Magomedovirgin has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Barren is trying to keep an underhook but Magomedovirgin manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Magomedovirgin is trying to control. Barren wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Barren works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Barren has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Magomedovirgin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Barren keeping moving, preventing Magomedovirgin from controlling successfully.
Magomedovirgin advances position into side control!
Barren gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Magomedovirgin prevents Barren from getting the reversal.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Magomedovirgin with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Barren tries to lock up and control but Magomedovirgin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Magomedovirgin looking to control but Barren is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Magomedovirgin content just to control the position here.
Magomedovirgin working the ground and pound effectively.
#T3#
Magomedovirgin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Barren tries to reverse the position but Magomedovirgin maintains control.
Magomedovirgin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Barren is trying to escape the mount.
Magomedovirgin controlling from mount. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Barren is squirming around, avoiding Magomedovirgin's attempts to control the action.
Magomedovirgin unloads with some shots from mount but Barren bucks and avoids them well.
Magomedovirgin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Magomedovirgin throwing strikes here but Barren is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU#
Magomedovirgin is standing up, even though he is in mount. #TD#
Magomedovirgin gets the takedown into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zabit Magomedovirgin dominated that second round.
That's time! Magomedovirgin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Barren misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Magomedovirgin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Magomedovirgin.
Barren really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Magomedovirgin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Magomedovirgin has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Barren is proving hard to escape from.
Magomedovirgin trying to control the position from guard on top but Barren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Barren isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Magomedovirgin stacks Barren on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Magomedovirgin!#SUB#
Magomedovirgin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Magomedovirgin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1#
Barren stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB#
Magomedovirgin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Magomedovirgin lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Magomedovirgin trying to control the position but Barren is working away.
Magomedovirgin working the ground and pound but Barren is defending the strikes.
Zabit Magomedovirgin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Magomedovirgin fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Magomedovirgin advances to mount.
Magomedovirgin fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#T3##SUB#
Magomedovirgin is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Barren to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Barren shrugs it off.
Magomedovirgin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Barren is looking to escape.
Magomedovirgin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Barren is working to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Barren holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Magomedovirgin tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Magomedovirgin is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Barren is bucking up trying to escape but Magomedovirgin cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Magomedovirgin working Barren over with strikes here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barren tries to reverse the position but Magomedovirgin maintains control.
Barren takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Magomedovirgin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zabit Magomedovirgin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Magomedovirgin, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:26
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zabit Magomedovirgin! |
|
|
|
|
|
|
