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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 07, 2025 |
#R1#
Fringus has a takedown stuffed.
Fringus tries to clinch but Barron is having none of it.
Fringus misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fringus with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Barron counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dingus Fringus. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Barron breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice takedown defense from Barron. No joy for Fringus on that attempt.
Barron tries a quick counter leg kick but Fringus is wise to it.
Fringus thuds a left hand into Barron's body.
Barron's coach down at Xtreme Fighting Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Barron's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Barron displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fringus.
Barron looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fringus lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CUT#It looks like Cohen Barron has been cut.
Barron keeps the fight on the outside.
Barron fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Barron takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fringus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barron paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fringus is defended easily by Barron.
Fringus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fringus falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barron counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barron shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fringus defends it nicely.#T2#
Barron will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fringus throws a head kick that misses
and Barron counters with a series of strikes. Fringus will be more careful next time no doubt.
Barron avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fringus shoots in for a takedown but Barron shows good takedown defense.
Fringus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barron manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A jab lands there for Barron.
Fringus wants to clinch up but Barron keeps it at a distance.
Fringus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fringus is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fringus tries for a takedown but Barron sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fringus takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fringus moves to clinch but Barron breaks away
and Barron connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3##TD2#
Barron looking to score a takedown here. Fringus is defending well but Barron drives through and ends up in Fringus's guard.
Barron wants to control from the top but Fringus keeps moving.
Barron loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barron wants to control from the top but Fringus keeps moving.
Fringus seems keen to control Barron's posture.#SU2#
Barron gets to his feet - Fringus follows without any prompting.
Fringus tries to clinch but Barron is having none of it.
Barron lands with an uppercut that bounces Fringus off the cage and back into range.#T4#
Barron fails with the takedown
and Fringus makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fringus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fringus tries to score a power double leg takedown but Barron sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fringus somewhat.
Barron throws out a counter right but Fringus avoids it with no problem.
Fringus misses with a low kick as Barron jumps back.
Barron throws out a counter right but Fringus avoids it with no problem.
Fringus misses with a body kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Barron.
Fringus tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Barron counters with a single leg into guard. Fringus didn't expect that.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cohen Barron dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cohen Barron's cut.
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##TD2#
Barron closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fringus kicks off Barron and gets to his feet.
Fringus shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Barron sprawls well. Barron wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fringus gets slowly back to his feet.
Fringus fails with a takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Fringus.
#CL#
Fringus moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Barron manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
Barron shoots in and drives through. Fringus sprawls well.
Fringus shoots and misses
and Barron counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dingus Fringus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fringus gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Barron connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barron cracks Fringus with a good jab.
Barron scores with a hook.#TD2#
Barron closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Barron lands in his opponent's guard.
Barron wants to pass the guard but Fringus is keeping the position.
Barron missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barron accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fringus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fringus wants to stand and escape but Barron is having none of it.
Barron trying to control the position from guard on top but Fringus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fringus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SU2#
Barron stands and steps away. Fringus gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Fringus with a poor takedown
and Barron counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barron cracks Fringus with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fringus gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Barron counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Barron wants to take the fight to the mat but Fringus manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC2#
Barron escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fringus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barron is fending him off so far but Fringus persists. Nope, Barron circles away and we're back to standing.
Fringus misses with the combination.
Fringus moves forwards but Barron connects with a nice, crisp jab.#TD2#
Barron shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Barron passes Fringus's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T4#
Fringus wants to improve his position but Barron is controlling well.
Barron landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Barron lands with a punch from half guard.
Barron takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Fringus wants to improve his position but Barron is controlling well.
Barron working Fringus over with strikes.
Fringus is refusing to be controlled, as Barron sits in half guard.
Barron looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fringus with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cohen Barron showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cohen Barron's cut.
That's time! Fringus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Barron rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fringus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barron has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barron shoots for a double leg takedown but Fringus sprawls well. He's pushed Barron's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Barron thuds his right hand into Fringus's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fringus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barron swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fringus tries for a takedown but Barron circles away easily
and Barron counters with a three punch combo that has Fringus backing up. Fringus nods at Barron to acknowledge the strikes.
Fringus connects with a looping right hand.
Barron bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barron fails with the takedown.
Fringus has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##CL#
Fringus gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fringus has Barron pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Barron manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dingus Fringus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barron has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fringus avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Barron is looking to take this one to the mat.
Fringus has Barron pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Barron manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fringus has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Barron is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Barron keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fringus's efforts to push away.
Fringus tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Barron smiles and moves away.
Barron defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fringus.#CL2#
Barron moves into range and clinches up with Fringus.#T2#
Barron throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fringuss head.
Barron drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fringus pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fringus ducks right into an uppercut from Barron.
Decent striking displayed by Barron there.
Fringus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dingus Fringus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barron fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Barron rushes Fringus and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Fringus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fringus wants to break free but Barron has control.
Fringus tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fringus drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Barron gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fringus goes for a takedown attempt but Barron pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD2#
Barron closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Barron lands in his opponent's guard.
Barron chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
Fringus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barron.
Fringus controls Barron momentarily but Barron frees himself.
Cohen Barron has got the better of the ground game so far.
Barron content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SU2#
Barron stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Barron with a jab.#TD2#
Barron shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fringus napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fringus tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Barron wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fringus wants to control but Barron postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cohen Barron comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Barron 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 Marco Blurstr�m scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa J�rvil�inen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cohen Barron! |
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