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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Nfld 42
Date: Dec 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Barnes throws a nice looking combination but Soares bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barnes has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Soares looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Barnes is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Soares is defending well.
Barnes wants to take the fight to the mat but Soares manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Soares lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short left from Soares.
Barnes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barnes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Soares is defending well for now.
Soares lands with a light punch inside.
Barnes can't get the takedown.
Soares has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Gilbervan Soares has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derrick Barnes .#TD#
Soares has Barnes pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Soares pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Barnes tumbling to the mat - Soares dives into Barnes 's guard.
Soares trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soares scoring with some ground and pound.
Soares has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
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!
Soares working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Barnes is pulling down on Soares's head to control his posture.
Soares is in close to Barnes 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Soares controls from within his opponent's guard.
Soares lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Barnes trying to keep a closed guard but Soares is proving a slippery customer.
Soares postures up and lands a big shot to Barnes 's brow.
Soares looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Soares cracks Barnes with a solid left hand.
Soares lands a couple of digs.#T2#
Soares looking to pass the guard.
Soares trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Soares chips away with some ground and pound.
Barnes trying to control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Soares is pushing down on Barnes 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Barnes is fighting to maintain full guard but Soares has managed to sneak the leg through.
Barnes manages to get to full guard.
Soares postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Soares wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving. #SUB#
Soares drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Soares jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T3#
Soares content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Soares with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soares preventing the sweep.
Soares chips away with some ground and pound.
Soares with a nice head shot there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Soares's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #ROC#Barnes is rocked!
Soares distracts Barnes with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Barnes is still in real trouble! Can Soares finish him?
Soares sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Barnes 's guard.
Soares scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Soares lands a big elbow - Barnes is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Soares!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gilbervan Soares!
Gilbervan Soares made sure to mention his sponsor, Voodoo Nutrition in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
SSG 234 Makarov vs Lima
Date: Nov 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 13 losses; Freddy Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Danny Shaw!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Shaw forces Barnes back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Shaw ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Shaw no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Shaw looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Shaw is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barnes is aware though and is defending well.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Shaw is retaining full guard.
Shaw working a defensive guard but Barnes manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (3) vs (0) Shaw
Shaw tries to bench press Barnes off him but Barnes keeps the position. #SUB#
Barnes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shaw knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Shaw is not content to let Barnes control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Barnes off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnes (3) vs (4) Shaw#T1#
Barnes is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Shaw tightening his grip on Barnes, looking for the choke.
Barnes manages to reverse the position and now he's in Shaw's guard. Nice work there by Barnes.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (5) vs (4) Shaw#SUB2#
Shaw escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barnes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shaw is trying to keep Barnes in close.
#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Shaw looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2#
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shaw is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Shaw has his foot on Barnes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barnes works his way back into a safe position though.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shaw swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shaw tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Shaw is looking for a triangle but Barnes pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Shaw working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barnes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barnes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Barnes passes Shaw's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T3#
Barnes moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (8) vs (4) Shaw
Shaw is looking for a sweep.
Barnes tries to move into full mount but can't pass Shaw's legs.
Shaw is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Barnes is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnes (10) vs (4) Shaw
Shaw looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Barnes (13) vs (4) Shaw#SUB#
Barnes is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Barnes is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Barnes is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Shaw defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Barnes looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T4#
Shaw turns into Barnes and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (13) vs (6) Shaw
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes is looking to sweep but instead, Shaw has passed into half guard.
Barnes is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Shaw has latched onto it... Big trouble! Shaw pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Barnes is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Shaw!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Danny Shaw!
Our winner, Danny Shaw, 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. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1027 Tam v Custer
Date: Nov 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Fortay paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fortay bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fortay throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Barnes on the side of the head.
Fortay missing with a left hand there. Barnes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fortay throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fortay scores with a jab. Barnes acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fortay connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Barnes momentarily.
Fortay throws out a powerful jab.
Fortay misses the jab.
Fortay throws a shot from downtown. Barnes moves away and avoids it.
Fortay scores with the left hand. Barnes knows he should have avoided that one.
Fortay just misses with a punch to the body.
Fortay has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Barnes closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Fortay is fighting off a takedown attempt but Barnes is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Fortay to the mat. Fortay regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Our spies down at at Jed's Gym inform us that Fortay has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Barnes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Barnes lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1#
Barnes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barnes lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Barnes has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Barnes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Barnes content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Barnes stands and throws Fortay's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Barnes in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Barnes grinds an elbow into Fortay's temple.
Barnes is chipping away with strikes.
Barnes throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Barnes working the ground and pound from side control.#T2#
Fortay is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Barnes working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes wants to take a breather but Fortay manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Barnes. #SUB2#
Barnes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Barnes works over Fortay with some ground and pound from guard.
Barnes throws a big elbow that misses.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fortay swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fortay utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Barnes lands a couple of digs.
Barnes scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Barnes is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fortay has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Barnes lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fortay avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fortay wants to sweep here but Barnes controlling him for the moment.
Barnes throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Barnes lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Barnes trying to control but Fortay is working from the bottom.
Barnes postures up and lands a big shot to Fortay's brow.
Barnes landing some decent shots from guard.
Barnes lands a couple of elbows.
Fortay manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barnes manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Barnes trying to control the position.
Fortay trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnes 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#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Barnes 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#
Barnes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fortay lands a jab to the head.
A big left from Fortay misses.
Fortay misses with a series of wild punches.
Barnes wants to land a leg kick but Fortay is out of range.
Fortay misses with a hook.
Barnes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Barnes shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Barnes was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Barnes looking to control but instead Fortay has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fortay wants to get back to full guard but Barnes has mounted him!
Alex Barnes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barnes with shots to the head and body - Fortay looks very uncomfortable down there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes raining down shots from the mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Barnes raining down hammerfists from mount.#ROC#Fortay is rocked!
Fortay in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Fortay is still in real trouble! Can Barnes finish him?
Barnes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fortay can do to turn this around?
Barnes breaks from Fortay's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Barnes cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Fortay in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Barnes postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Fortay bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Barnes and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Barnes!
A victorious Alex Barnes thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SSG 230 Le Boulder vs Chai
Date: Nov 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 17 losses; Oenomaus Doctore! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 23 losses; Trevor Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jonathan Paton and Joseph Jones.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Doctore will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Barnes wants to counter with a clinch but Doctore pushes him away.
Barnes stuffs the takedown attempt from Doctore. Doctore gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Doctore closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Barnes to the mat! Barnes manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Doctore (2) vs (0) Barnes
Doctore looking to pass the guard.
Barnes looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Doctore trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Doctore slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Doctore (5) vs (0) Barnes
Doctore has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes wants to control but Doctore postures up.#SUB#
Doctore swings around for an armbar but Barnes sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Doctore's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Doctore (5) vs (2) Barnes#SUB#
Doctore looking for a guillotine here but Barnes defends easily.
#T1#
Barnes pushes down on Doctore's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Doctore is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Barnes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Doctore sees it coming and defends easily.
Barnes wants to take a breather but Doctore is having none of it.
Barnes works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Doctore (5) vs (5) Barnes
Doctore might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Doctore is not content to let Barnes control the position. #T2#
Doctore tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Barnes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Barnes tries for a kimura but Doctore is defending well.
Doctore is looking to regain half guard here but Barnes keeps moving and retains side control.
Doctore is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Barnes trying to control the action but Doctore is working from the bottom.
Doctore manages to get back to half guard.
Barnes is trying to control the action in half guard but Doctore is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Barnes is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Doctore (5) vs (8) Barnes
Doctore is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T4##SUB2#
Barnes working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Doctore bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Doctore (7) vs (8) Barnes
Barnes seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Doctore won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.
Doctore tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
Barnes controlling Doctore's posture.
Barnes is trying to keep Doctore in close.
#T5#
Doctore advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Doctore (10) vs (8) Barnes
We've been informed that Barnes has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB#
Doctore is trying to get an arm triangle but Barnes is defending well. #SUB#
Doctore tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Barnes prevents Doctore from moving into mount.
Barnes is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Doctore off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Doctore (10) vs (12) Barnes
Doctore rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Barnes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Doctore does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T6##SUB2#
Barnes wants to work for an arm triangle but Doctore is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Doctore looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Barnes is looking for a kimura here.
Barnes has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Doctore (10) vs (15) Barnes
Barnes wants to control the pace but Doctore is squirming around nicely. #T7#
Barnes is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Doctore tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barnes moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Doctore (10) vs (18) Barnes#SUB2#
Barnes working for a choke but Doctore is defending well. #SUB2#
Barnes has got his arm under Doctore's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Doctore has spun round into Barnes's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Doctore (12) vs (18) Barnes#T8##SUB#
Doctore drops back, looking for a kneebar! Barnes looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Barnes looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Barnes! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Doctore (12) vs (22) Barnes
Barnes trying to control the action but Doctore is working from the bottom. #T9##SUB2#
Barnes swings around for an armbar but Doctore sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Barnes's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Doctore (14) vs (22) Barnes
Doctore trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Doctore trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes pulls Doctore in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Doctore works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T10##SUB#
Doctore is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Doctore wants to take a breather but Barnes is having none of it.
Barnes is trying is best to control the position here.
Barnes trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Doctore is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Doctore is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Barnes is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Oenomaus Doctore!
Oenomaus Doctore managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, BuriedAlive// Fight Gear, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Nfld liive 51
Date: Nov 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Robson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Robson misses with a double jab.
Robson throws a leg kick but Barnes sees it coming and moves out of range.
Barnes misses with a looping left.
No luck for Barnes with that takedown attempt.
Barnes has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A jab lands there for Robson.
Robson misses with a low kick as Barnes jumps back.
Robson misses the shot to the body.
Barnes throws out a counter right but Robson avoids it with no problem.
Robson checks a low kick from Barnes .
Robson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robson connects with a leg kick.
Robson misses with the combination.
Barnes throws a leg kick but Robson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Barnes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Robson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#T1#
Barnes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A swing and a miss from Robson.
Robson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD2#
Barnes throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Robson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Barnes is in Robson's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barnes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Robson is pulling down on Barnes 's head to control his posture.
Robson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Barnes engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Barnes throws a big elbow that misses.
Barnes preventing the sweep.
Robson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Barnes won't allow Robson to sweep him here. #T2#
Robson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barnes manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Barnes pulls Robson in close to prevent any damage.
Barnes trying to keep a closed guard but Robson is proving a slippery customer.
Robson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Robson looking to pass the guard.
Robson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Robson won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.
Robson looking to pass the guard.
Robson content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Robson preventing the sweep.
Robson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Robson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes , not yet.
Robson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Robson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Robson throws a lazy right hand but Barnes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Oliver Robson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robson catches Barnes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Robson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Barnes throws a jab but it's blocked by Robson.
Barnes checks a low kick from Robson.
Robson misses with a straight left. #T4#
Robson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Barnes checks it well.
Barnes misses with a head kick.
Barnes fails to land with a series of punches.
Robson throwing a counter right hand but Barnes manages to avoid it.
Barnes bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Robson's head backwards.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Robson.
A slow jab from Robson misses its intended target.
Barnes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barnes feints the counter takedown.
Robson blocks a jab.
Robson moves out of range of the leg kick from Barnes .
Robson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes .
Robson scores with a hook to the body. Barnes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A shot to the body from Robson misses
and Barnes counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2#
Barnes is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Robson's half guard.
Robson is positioning himself well to prevent Barnes advancing to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Robson 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#
Barnes lands a two punch combo.
Barnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robson.
Robson jabs at Barnes 's body.
Oliver Robson is winning the standup battle so far.
Barnes throws a hook but Robson avoids it easily.
Barnes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Robson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barnes .
Robson checks a leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Barnes .
Robson takes a swing at Barnes 's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Robson.
Barnes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Robson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Derrick Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barnes looks to land a combination but Robson avoids it well.
Robson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Robson scores with a shot to the body.
#T1#
Robson throws a leg kick
and Barnes counters with a two punch combo.
Oliver Robson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Robson with the inside leg kick.
A big right from Robson misses.
Barnes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Robson.
Barnes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Robson defends it well.
Robson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barnes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Barnes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Robson throws out a loose jab but Barnes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robson misses the shot to the body.
Barnes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Robson looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.
Robson throws a front kick aimed at Barnes 's knee but Barnes avoids it well.
Barnes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Some bone on bone action there as Robson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Robson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Barnes checks it well.
Barnes avoids the body shot from Robson.
#T2#
Robson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barnes .
A chopping leg kick lands by Robson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A swing and a miss from Barnes .
Barnes lands a two punch combo.
Robson throws a leg kick but Barnes sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Barnes throws a counter combo.
Robson lands a nice shot to the body.
Barnes tries to score with a low kick but Robson moves his leg out of the way.
Barnes scores with a sloppy right hand. Robson should have avoided that one.
Barnes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barnes looks to land a combination. Robson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Robson scores with a nice right hand.
Robson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Robson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Barnes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T3#
Robson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barnes 's hands.
Barnes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barnes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Robson throws out a leg kick but Barnes moves out of range and Robson only half commits.
Barnes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Robson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barnes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Barnes looks for a takedown but Robson sprawls well.
Robson slaps away a takedown attempt from Barnes , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Robson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Robson scores with a nice right hand.
Barnes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Robson's head.
A big left from Barnes misses.
Robson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robson lands with an uppercut that bounces Barnes off the cage and back into range.
Robson takes a swing at Barnes 's ribcage but misses.
Barnes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Robson misses with a leg kick.
Robson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Robson moves away from the strike by Barnes .
Barnes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Barnes misses with an uppercut
and Robson counters with a straight right hand.
Robson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Robson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barnes .
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Robson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barnes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Robson.
Barnes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Robson.
Barnes lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Robson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barnes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Robson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
A cross from Robson lands.
Barnes lands with a thumping leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Barnes as he connects with a hook.
Barnes is looking to chop away at Robson's legs.
Robson throws a poor cross that misses
letting Barnes counter with a right hand.
Robson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Robson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Barnes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Robson.
Robson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Barnes staying out of range there.
Barnes tries to bum rush Robson with a series of wild strikes but Robson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Robson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Barnes just manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes misses with a straight right.
Robson misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barnes ! But no joy.
Barnes throws a jab when Robson was well out of range.
Robson with a jab.
Robson misses with a body shot.
#T1#
Robson stuns Barnes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Robson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barnes can do to turn this around?
Barnes throws a lazy right hand but Robson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Robson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barnes 's hands.
Robson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Barnes scores with a shot to the body.
Barnes misses with a series of wild punches.
Robson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barnes .
A swing and a miss from Robson.
Barnes flicks out a counter leg kick but Robson steps away.
Robson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Good shot there by Robson.
Barnes moves out of range of the leg kick from Robson.
A leg kick checked by Barnes .
Barnes just misses with a punch to the body.
Robson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T2#
Robson throws a leg kick which misses Barnes 's front leg but catches the back leg as Barnes tries to avoid it.
Barnes lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
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!
Robson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Robson is looking to score with low kicks.
The fighters circling - Barnes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Robson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barnes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Barnes misses with a looping right.
Robson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A jab from Robson misses.
Barnes looks to throw the jab but Robson is out of range.
Robson shoots in looking for a takedown but Barnes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Robson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Robson throws a leg kick which misses Barnes 's front leg but catches the back leg as Barnes tries to avoid it.
Robson avoids the body shot from Barnes .
Robson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Robson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Robson misses with a low kick.
Barnes connects with a crisp jab. #T3#
Barnes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Robson lands a jab to Barnes 's midsection.
Barnes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Robson.
Barnes has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Robson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Robson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Robson backing away here, and Barnes unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Barnes misses with a straight right.
Derrick Barnes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Robson misses the shot to the body.
Robson misses with a leg kick.
Robson lands a nice hook to Barnes 's body. Barnes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Robson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Barnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robson.
Barnes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Barnes there as he acknowledges the shot.
Barnes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Robson defends well and Barnes ends up having to push Robson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Barnes throws a low kick but Robson moves out of range easily. #T4#
Barnes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Robson.
Barnes walks into a jab.
Robson misses with a looping left.
Barnes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Robson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robson misses with a two punch combination.
Robson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Barnes .
Barnes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Robson takes a swing at Barnes 's ribcage but misses.
Oliver Robson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Robson cracks Barnes with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Robson wants to land a leg kick but Barnes is out of range.
Barnes appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Robson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barnes with the inside leg kick.
Robson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Barnes momentarily.
Nice uppercut lands for Barnes . That snapped Robson's head back.
Barnes 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Robson feints and then cracks Barnes 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barnes down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oliver Robson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Robson, 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oliver Robson!
Oliver Robson thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Nfld live 49
Date: Oct 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Barnes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Barbosa.
Barnes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barbosa.
Barnes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barnes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barbosa.
Barbosa doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A leg kick checked by Barbosa.
Barnes misses with a leg kick.
Barnes throws a hook to the side of Barbosa's head but Barbosa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barbosa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barnes misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa shoots in but Barnes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Barnes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barbosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
Barbosa tests Barnes 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barnes has been working on his boxing with his coaches at QUBE Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Barbosa throws a sloppy head kick and Barnes moves out of range easily.
Barnes throws a low kick but Barbosa moves out of range easily.
Barbosa now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Barbosa has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Barnes is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Barbosa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Barbosa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barbosa misses the shot to the body.
Barnes tries a low kick but Barbosa avoids it.
Barbosa connects with a crisp jab.
Barnes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Barnes avoids the body shot from Barbosa.
Barnes is looking for a counter combo.
Junior Barbosa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barnes misses with an uppercut. Barbosa saw that one coming.
Barbosa tries to counter with a clinch but Barnes shakes him off and moves away.
Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barnes .
Barbosa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barnes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barnes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Barbosa.#T2#
Barnes misses with a low kick.
Barnes throws a leg kick that is checked
and Barbosa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barnes slips a straight right by Barbosa.
A little feinted left hand from Barnes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbosa throws out a loose jab but Barnes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbosa lands a jab.
Barbosa works over Barnes 's head and body with a nice combination.
Barbosa feints and then cracks Barnes 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barnes down.
Barnes connects with a leg kick.
Barbosa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a head kick but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Barbosa throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Barnes counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Barbosa wants to sweep here but Barnes controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Barnes postures up in Barbosa's guard and throws a big left but Barbosa blocks it. #SUB2#
Barbosa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barnes trying to control but Barbosa is working from the bottom.
Barnes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Barnes throws a big elbow that misses.
Barnes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Barbosa's guard.
Barbosa manages to get to full guard.
Barnes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T4##SUB2#
Barbosa looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Barnes has picked Barbosa up and slammed him! Barbosa can't keep hold of the triangle and Barnes manages to pass to side control!
Barbosa is looking to reverse the position.
Barnes scoring with punches and elbows.
Barnes throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Barnes postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Barnes scoring with punches and elbows.
Barnes is looking to take a break and control but Barbosa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barnes landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Barbosa is trying to get back to half guard.
Barbosa tries to control but Barnes manages to take his back.
Barbosa avoids the strikes from Barnes .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick Barnes dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Barbosa jabs at Barnes 's body.
Barbosa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Derrick Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barbosa tries to score with a low kick but Barnes moves his leg out of the way.
Barnes appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Junior Barbosa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barbosa throws a solid leg kick but Barnes takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Barbosa.
A little feinted left hand from Barnes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Barbosa throws a series of punches but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes attempts a counter takedown but Barbosa avoids it well and moves away.
Barnes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barbosa circles away quickly and effectively.
Barbosa misses with a body shot.
Barbosa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barnes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barbosa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barbosa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barnes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barbosa.
Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.
Barbosa jabs Barnes to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
A low kick from Barnes is predictable there
and Barbosa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A low kick from Barbosa is predictable there #TD#
and Barnes counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Barbosa looking to control.
Barnes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Barbosa looking for subs off his back but Barnes has passed one foot through into half guard.
Barbosa has hold of Barnes 's hands but Barnes slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Barbosa wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Barnes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barbosa is just riding it out for now. Barnes eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
Barbosa is looking to get back to full guard here but Barnes has managed to pass to side control instead.
Barnes scoring with punches and elbows.
Barbosa tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Barnes easily slips into full mount!
Barbosa really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbosa is in a horrible position here. Barnes smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Barnes postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Barbosa looks a forlorn figure.
#T3#
Barnes landing strikes from the mount and Barbosa is in trouble!
Barnes scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Barbosa?
Barnes has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Barbosa is desperately trying to improve his position but Barnes has a good base and remains in mount.
Barnes is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Barbosa can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
BOOM! Barnes connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Barnes breaks from Barbosa's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Barnes in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#ROC#Barbosa is rocked!
Barbosa working to try and regain half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbosa manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T4#
Barnes throwing shots but Barbosa is blocking nicely.
Barbosa tries to get to full guard but Barnes has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Barbosa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barnes is nestled in close to Barbosa, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Barbosa is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Barnes scores with a couple of nice shots.
Barnes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barbosa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Barbosa is looking to improve his position.
Barnes working the head and body with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick Barnes dominated that second round.
That's time! Barnes 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Barnes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barnes lands an overhand right.
Barnes wants to land a leg kick but Barbosa is out of range.
Barnes misses with a double jab
and Barbosa counters with a three punch combo that has Barnes backing up. Barnes nods at Barbosa to acknowledge the strikes.
Barnes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barbosa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barnes 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Barbosa under the eye.
Barbosa tries to clinch #TD#
and Barnes counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes lands a nice forearm strike.
Barbosa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Derrick Barnes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barbosa on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T1#
Barnes controlling the position from side mount.
Barnes in side control, throwing shots but Barbosa defends.
Barbosa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barnes wants to take a breather but Barbosa manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Barnes .
Barbosa trying to keep a closed guard but Barnes is proving a slippery customer.
Barnes makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Barbosa controls Barnes momentarily but Barnes frees himself. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Barnes pushing down on Barbosa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Barbosa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barnes .
Barbosa is trying to get back to full guard.
Barbosa has his hands clasped together around Barnes 's back. He's all about the action.
Barnes working Barbosa over with strikes.
Barbosa is looking to improve his position.
Barnes wants to control but Barbosa is keeping him busy. #T3#
Barbosa is looking to control Barnes 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barbosa avoid being mounted?
Barnes trying to pass the guard but Barbosa defending well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Barnes connects with a nice short shot to Barbosa's temple.
Barnes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Barnes wants to free his trapped foot but Barbosa is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Barbosa tries to get to full guard but Barnes has control of the leg.
Barnes is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Barnes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barbosa can do to turn this around?
Well, if Barnes is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Barnes has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T4#
Barbosa is trying desperately to improve position.
A nice elbow there by Barnes .
Junior Barbosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barnes lands a couple of good shots and Barbosa has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Barnes lands with a hammerfist to the side of Barbosa's head.
Barnes scores with strikes from the back.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barnes has Barbosa flattened out and is raining down punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Derrick Barnes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Barnes , 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derrick Barnes !
During a confident post fight interview, Derrick Barnes thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Nfld live 47
Date: Oct 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Romero tries to move into range but Barnes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Barnes has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Romero pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barnes misses with a leg kick.
Romero throws an overhand right that lands on Barnes 's shoulder, as Barnes tries to avoid the shot.
No joy there for Barnes , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barnes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barnes defending well as Romero loads up on a big left hand.
Barnes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Romero swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barnes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barnes throws a low kick but Romero moves out of range easily.
Romero throwing a counter right hand but Barnes manages to avoid it.
Barnes throws a nice looking combination but Romero bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A left and a right from Barnes both land. Nice combination.
Romero stuffs the takedown.
Romero throws a body shot but no joy.
Romero sizes up Barnes with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romero fails to land with a series of punches.
Barnes slips a straight right by Romero .
Romero pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
Romero pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Romero cracks Barnes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#TD2#
Barnes is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Romero 's half guard.
Barnes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Barnes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Barnes tries to pass to full mount but Romero defends it.
Barnes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Barnes works his way into side control.
Romero 's coaches at have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Barnes throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T2#
Romero defending against the ground and pound.
Barnes working the ground and pound but Romero is defending the strikes.
Barnes tries to move into full mount but can't pass Romero 's legs.
Barnes cracks Romero with a big elbow.
Barnes tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Barnes postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The ground and pound from Barnes seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Romero takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Barnes throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Barnes scores with punches from side control. #T3#
Barnes working the ground and pound but Romero is defending the strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romero avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Barnes .
Barnes throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Barnes tries to move into full mount but can't pass Romero 's legs.
Barnes in side control, throwing shots but Romero defends.
Romero dodges the ground and pound from Barnes .
Barnes in side control, throwing shots but Romero defends.
Barnes in side control lands a decent elbow.
Romero takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Romero keeps working.
Barnes working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Barnes tries to score with some ground and pound. Romero controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Barnes looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Romero is avoiding damage well.
#SUB2#
Barnes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Romero , who protects the arm well.
Romero takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Barnes cracks Romero with a big right hand but Romero just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick Barnes dominated that round.
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#
A big right from Romero misses.
Derrick Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barnes staying out of range there.
Barnes feints the counter takedown.
Romero throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Romero .
A jab lands there for Romero .
Nice shot by Barnes .
Romero throws a jab but it's blocked by Barnes .
Barnes moves out of range as Romero strikes.
Barnes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Barnes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barnes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Romero throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero scores with a jab.
Romero looks to land a left hand but Barnes moved out of range nicely.
Romero walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romero throws a series of punches but Barnes avoids them all with ease.
Some wild striking there from Barnes .
#T1#
Romero throws an overhand right that lands on Barnes 's shoulder, as Barnes tries to avoid the shot.
Romero throws a shot from downtown. Barnes moves away and avoids it.
Romero cracks Barnes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A good leg kick by Barnes .
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Romero .
Barnes blocks a jab.
Romero scores with a nice strike.
Barnes takes a swing at Romero 's ribcage but misses.
Barnes dodges the punch combination from Romero .
Barnes staying out of range there.
Romero swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barnes throws the left hand but Romero avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Romero misses the target.
Romero throws a nice looking combination but Barnes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Romero blocks a leg kick.
Barnes thuds his right hand into Romero 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T2#
Romero pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rock Romero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Romero swinging wildly here.
Barnes throws a looping overhand right but Romero ducks down to avoid it.
Barnes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Barnes misses with a body shot.
Barnes moves away from the strike by Romero .
As Romero backs off Barnes throws a huge counter combo but Romero manages to avoid it all.
Romero misses the shot to the body.
Barnes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Romero defends it well.
Romero misses the shot to the body.
Barnes shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Romero eats them both and turns towards Barnes to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Romero is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barnes .
Rock Romero is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice straight punches there by Romero . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Romero .
Barnes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Romero misses with a straight left.
Romero takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Good work by Romero as he checks the leg kick.#T3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Barnes . That's going to slow Romero down.
Romero swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barnes throws a low kick but Romero moves out of range easily.
Romero throws a shot from downtown. Barnes moves away and avoids it.
Romero misses with a looping left.
Romero rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Barnes decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Romero 's guard.
Barnes lands a couple of elbows.
Barnes sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Barnes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Romero keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Barnes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Derrick Barnes has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Barnes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barnes throwing strikes from guard but Romero blocks nicely.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Romero is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barnes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Barnes postures up in Romero 's guard and throws a big left but Romero blocks it.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Romero is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rock Romero will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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#
Barnes connects with a jab.
Romero throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barnes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barnes lands a body shot.
Romero fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A clash of legs there as Romero blocks the low kick.
Romero misses with a looping right.
Barnes tries to bum rush Romero with a series of wild strikes but Romero uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barnes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Romero takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Barnes jabs at Romero 's body.
Romero waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barnes .
A swing and a miss from Romero .
Barnes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barnes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Barnes doesn't manage to clinch there - Romero circles away.
Barnes blocks a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Romero slips a jab from Barnes .
Barnes misses with a low kick as Romero jumps back.#T1#
A big left from Romero misses.
Romero misses with an uppercut. Barnes saw that one coming.
Romero takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Romero .
Barnes scores with a leg kick.
Romero jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Romero takes a swing at Barnes 's ribcage but misses.
Barnes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Romero misses with a hook. Barnes ducked under it nicely.
Romero is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Barnes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Romero throws out the jab.
Barnes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Romero shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Barnes eats them both and turns towards Romero to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Barnes throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Romero stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Romero wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Romero . That snapped Barnes 's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Barnes throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Romero was covering up waiting for the punch and Barnes finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Barnes working some strikes from top position.#T2#
Barnes connects with a couple of short punches.
Barnes scoring with punches to the head and body.
Barnes passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Barnes throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Barnes throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Romero works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Romero keeps working. #T3#
Barnes drops an elbow to the side of Romero 's head.
Romero is looking for a sweep. Barnes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Romero is looking to control Barnes 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Romero avoid being mounted?
Barnes with the ground and pound but Romero uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Romero works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barnes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Romero keeps moving. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Romero preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barnes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Barnes with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Barnes throwing strikes from guard but Romero blocks nicely.
Barnes is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Romero is keeping the position for now.
Barnes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Barnes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Derrick Barnes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Barnes has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derrick Barnes !
A relieved looking Derrick Barnes thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
DMMA 242 Panda vs Kuomanen
Date: Sep 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Barnes dives in for a single leg takedown but Decimal sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Decimal misses with a low kick.
Decimal scores with a punch to the head.
Barnes punishes Decimal's body with a nice straight punch.
Barnes stuns Decimal with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Decimal has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Barnes fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Decimal is out of range.
Decimal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barnes.
Decimal is looking to counter with a body kick.
Decimal scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
We've been informed that Barnes has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Decimal bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Barnes's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Decimal scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Decimal blocks a jab.
Decimal scores with a hook.
Decimal connects with a looping right hand.
Decimal with the inside leg kick.
Barnes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Decimal.
Barnes feints the counter takedown.
Barnes blocks the body kick.
#T1#
Decimal throws a big shot that misses.
Dewey Decimal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decimal misses the jab.
Decimal works the jab nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Decimal as he connects with a hook.
Barnes staying out of range there.
Barnes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Barnes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Decimal.
Decimal throws a shot from downtown. Barnes moves away and avoids it.
Decimal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Decimal scores with a leg kick.
Decimal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Decimal misses with a low kick.
Barnes doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Barnes avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Decimal throws a shot from downtown. Barnes moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Barnes misses.
Decimal throws a hook but Barnes blocks it.
Decimal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Decimal staying out of range there.#T2#
Decimal misses with a hook. Barnes ducked under it nicely.
Decimal misses the shot to the body.
Decimal jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Decimal throws a head kick that misses.
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!
Decimal misses the shot to the body.
And Barnes tries to counter it with a takedown but Decimal pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Decimal throws a body shot but no joy.
Barnes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Decimal. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Decimal misses with a hook.
Barnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Decimal was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnes.
Barnes moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Decimal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barnes.
A jab from Decimal misses.
Decimal loads up on a big right hand but Barnes slips the punch.
Decimal scores with a nice strike.
Decimal misses with a looping right.
Barnes dodges the punch combination from Decimal.
#T3#
Barnes shoots in and drives through. Decimal sprawls well.
Decimal is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A slow jab from Decimal misses its intended target.
Decimal throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barnes with the counter takedown but Decimal avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Decimal misses the target.
Decimal throws a push kick but Barnes slaps the foot to one side.
Decimal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barnes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Decimal.
Barnes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Decimal looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Decimal scores with a shot to the body.
Decimal keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Barnes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barnes pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Decimal back to the cage. Barnes follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Barnes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Barnes throws a body shot but no joy.
Decimal with a nice calf kick.
Barnes sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Decimal connects with an inside leg kick.
Decimal scores with a jab to the head.
Decimal throws out a loose jab but Barnes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Decimal tests Barnes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barnes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Decimal. Decimal obviously looking to wear him down.
Barnes slips under a jab from Decimal.
The fighters circling - Decimal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barnes misses with a series of wild punches.
Barnes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dewey Decimal dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Decimal throws a lazy right hand but Barnes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Decimal slips a jab and a cross from Barnes.
Decimal misses with an uppercut. Barnes saw that one coming.
Barnes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Decimal scores with a shot to the body.
Barnes tries a low kick but Decimal avoids it.
Decimal misses with a body shot.
Barnes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Decimal moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dewey Decimal is winning the standup battle so far.
Decimal throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range.
Decimal works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The fighters circling - Decimal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And Barnes tries to counter it with a takedown but Decimal pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Barnes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes throws a leg kick but Decimal moved away.
Decimal throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Barnes decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Decimal's guard.
Decimal wants to stand up but Barnes is controlling him.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Decimal is on top in guard.
#REVR##T1#
Barnes 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#
Decimal pushes Barnes off looking to stand but Barnes dives back in and keeps control.
Barnes drops an elbow to the side of Decimal's head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barnes prevents Decimal from standing back up.
Decimal is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Barnes scores with a couple of nice shots.
Barnes working over Decimal with some ground and pound. Decimal looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Barnes takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Decimal pushes Barnes off looking to stand but Barnes dives back in and keeps control.
Barnes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Barnes is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Decimal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barnes can do to turn this around?#T2#
Barnes drops an elbow to the side of Decimal's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes stops Decimal from getting back to his feet.
Decimal taking some punishment here, with Barnes in his half guard.
Barnes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Decimal knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Decimal is trying to stand back up but Barnes is controlling him
Barnes seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Barnes lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #CUT2#It looks like Dewey Decimal has been cut.
Decimal is trying to stand up here but Barnes is controlling him well.
Barnes drops an elbow to the side of Decimal's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes slips a nice elbow through Decimal's hands, connecting with Decimal's forehead.
Barnes prevents Decimal from standing back up.
#T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes 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.
Barnes tries to pass to full mount but Decimal defends it.
Decimal taking some punishment here, with Barnes in his half guard.
Barnes stops Decimal from getting back to his feet.
Barnes working Decimal over with strikes.
Decimal pushes Barnes off looking to stand but Barnes dives back in and keeps control.
Alex Barnes has got the better of the ground game so far.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Barnes connects with a nice short shot to Decimal's temple.
Barnes seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Barnes slips a nice elbow through Decimal's hands, connecting with Decimal's forehead.#ROC2#Decimal is rocked!#T4#
Decimal tries to kick Barnes off but Barnes keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Barnes is pressing down on Decimal's thigh, looking to free his foot. Decimal is holding on for now.
Barnes moves into full mount! Decimal won't be happy about that!
Barnes lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Barnes putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Barnes lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Oh Decimal is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barnes landing strikes, looking to finish!
Barnes postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Decimal badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Barnes around the waist but Barnes pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Barnes is the winner by TKO! Barnes jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Barnes!
A very excited looking Alex Barnes made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SSG 202 Gaul vs Berendas
Date: Sep 24, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 22 losses; Trevor Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 13 losses; Matthew Bandini!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bandini misses with a takedown attempt - Barnes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Barnes swats away the attempt to clinch by Bandini.#CL#
Barnes forces Bandini back against the cage and clinches.
Barnes drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Bandini decides to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandini working a defensive guard here.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bandini is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Barnes wants to control from the top but Bandini keeps moving.
Bandini tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes stands and throws Bandini's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (3) vs (0) Bandini
Bandini is looking to reverse the position.
Barnes is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Bandini's shoulder. That is not cool.
Bandini manages to work his way to half guard, despite Barnes's best efforts.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bandini manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bandini is pulling down on Barnes's head to control his posture. #T2##SUB2#
Bandini has his foot on Barnes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barnes works his way back into a safe position though.
Bandini has his hands on Barnes's head, controlling the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Barnes's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Bandini keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes looking to sit in guard and control but Bandini gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (3) vs (2) Bandini
Bandini tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
Bandini slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T3#
Barnes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barnes trying to control the position here.
Bandini controls from within his opponent's guard.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bandini stays in close to Barnes's body and controls the position.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Bandini from controlling successfully. #T4#
Barnes controls Bandini momentarily but Bandini frees himself.
Bandini engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bandini wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.
Barnes has control of Bandini's left arm, preventing Bandini from doing any damage. #T5#
Bandini stays in close to Barnes's body and controls the position.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bandini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Bandini from controlling successfully.
Bandini postures up.
#T6#
Bandini wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.
Bandini trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (5) vs (2) Bandini
Barnes is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Barnes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Barnes is working for a kimura here but Bandini manages to reverse the position and he's now in Barnes's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (5) vs (4) Bandini#T7#
Bandini postures up.
Bandini works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Barnes works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Barnes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bandini trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Barnes is pulling down on Bandini's head. It's preventing any offense from Bandini, at least for the moment.
Bandini sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Barnes's guard. #SUB2#
Bandini is working for a submission of some sort.
Bandini sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T9#
Barnes is looking to improve his position.
Barnes trying to control from the bottom.
Bandini is trying to control. Barnes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bandini passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Barnes! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (5) vs (7) Bandini
Bandini wants to control the pace but Barnes is squirming around nicely. #T10#
Barnes tries to hold on but Bandini postures up.#SUB2#
Bandini working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Barnes wants to hold on but Bandini pushes him away.
Bandini controlling from mount.
Barnes is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bandini content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bandini trying to control but Barnes is having none of it. #T11#
Barnes reaches up to try and control the position but Bandini seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Barnes rolls and tries to escape and now Bandini has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Barnes (5) vs (10) Bandini
Bandini biding his time, looking for the opening.
Barnes is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Barnes defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Barnes trying to control the action but Bandini just sinks the hooks in. #T12#
Barnes tries to escape the position.
Good control from Bandini.
Barnes tries to escape the position.
Barnes looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Bandini is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T13##SUB2#
Barnes fending off the submission attempt from Bandini. #SUB2#
Bandini has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Barnes! Can he survive? No! He's out! Bandini gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matthew Bandini!
Matthew Bandini really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Fantasy Threads logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
SSG 204 Johnson vs Elvul
Date: Sep 24, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 12 losses; Freddy Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 11 losses; Alexander Maximus!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Maximus has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
Barnes moves into range and clinches up with Maximus.#TD2#
Maximus pulls guard effortlessly.
Maximus controlling the position.
Maximus keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Maximus is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes is fighting to break Maximus's control of his arms but Maximus is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T1#
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Barnes trying to control but Maximus is working from the bottom.
Maximus pulls Barnes in close to his closed guard and prevents Barnes from doing any damage or advancing position.
Maximus's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Barnes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maximus is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maximus has his hands on Barnes's head, controlling the position.
Barnes looking to pass the guard. #T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maximus controlling the position.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Maximus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barnes's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (0) vs (2) Maximus
Barnes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
Barnes keeping full guard, as Maximus tries to pass. #SUB#
Barnes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Maximus defends it easily.
Maximus tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
Barnes wants to sweep here but Maximus controlling him for the moment.
Barnes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Maximus manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (2) Maximus
Maximus pulls Barnes in close to prevent any damage.
Barnes looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB#
Barnes drops back, looking for a kneebar! Maximus looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Maximus looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Maximus! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnes (2) vs (6) Maximus#T5#
Maximus is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Barnes is looking for a sweep.
Barnes is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Maximus off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnes (6) vs (6) Maximus#SUB#
Maximus is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Maximus manages to reverse the position and now he's in Barnes's guard. Nice work there by Maximus.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (6) vs (8) Maximus#T6##SUB#
Barnes has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Maximus is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Barnes. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (6) vs (11) Maximus
Maximus advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnes (6) vs (13) Maximus
Maximus controlling from mount.
Maximus wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Maximus controlling the position easily from mount.
Barnes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T7#
Barnes wants to control but Maximus is having none of it.
Barnes is trying to escape the mount.
Maximus looking to control and managing it successfully.
Barnes bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (8) vs (13) Maximus
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Maximus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Maximus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8##SUB#
Barnes 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.
Barnes stopping the sweep attempt from Maximus.
Maximus controlling Barnes's posture.
Maximus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barnes's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (8) vs (15) Maximus#T9#
Barnes can't keep his opponent in guard - Maximus advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Barnes works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Barnes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Maximus is pushing down on Barnes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Barnes is fighting to maintain full guard but Maximus has managed to sneak the leg through.
Maximus looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Barnes tries to roll over but Maximus keeps him under control.#T10#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Maximus in particular looking to stall.
Barnes tries to get to full guard but Maximus has control of the leg.
Maximus looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Barnes is looking for a sweep. Maximus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maximus trying to pass the guard but Barnes defending well.
Barnes wants to get back to full guard.#T11#
Maximus is taking a breather. Barnes says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Barnes is looking to improve his position.
Maximus is taking a breather. Barnes says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Let's hope that Maximus 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.
Barnes tries to get to full guard but Maximus has control of the leg. #T12#
Maximus wants to pass the guard but Barnes is defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Maximus in particular looking to stall.
Barnes tries to get to full guard but Maximus has control of the leg.
Maximus controlling the action here.
Barnes tries to roll over but Maximus keeps him under control.
Maximus sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T13##SUB#
Barnes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Maximus controlling the action here.
Maximus works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (8) vs (18) Maximus
Barnes can't escape the position.
#T14#
Maximus sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Barnes can't escape the position.
Maximus sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Maximus wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maximus takes Barnes's back. Score +3 for taking back: Barnes (8) vs (21) Maximus
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Barnes tries to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus wins on points by 21 to 8.
Alexander Maximus took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Silverback Sweatshop for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
SSG 205 Majere vs Tosanesti
Date: Sep 24, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 13 losses; Glen Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Juanito Santos!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Barnes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Santos tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Santos closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Barnes to the mat! Barnes manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (0) vs (2) Santos#SUB2#
Santos thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Barnes pulls Santos in close to prevent any damage.
Barnes is trying to control the position but Santos postures up.
Santos works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Santos is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes gets back to full guard.
#T1#
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet. #SUB2#
Santos thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Barnes working a defensive guard here.
Barnes keeping full guard, as Santos tries to pass. #SUB2#
Santos 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. #SUB2#
Santos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Santos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Santos has gone for a leg lock! Barnes slips out almost immediately though and dives into Santos's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (2) Santos#SUB2#
Santos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barnes defends well.
Barnes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Santos working for a triangle but Barnes defends it easily.
#T2#
Barnes's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Santos keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Barnes not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Barnes seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Santos for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2#
Santos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Barnes trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
Barnes sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3##SUB2#
Santos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Santos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barnes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barnes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Santos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barnes is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Santos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Barnes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4##SUB2#
Santos working for a triangle but Barnes defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Santos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barnes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Santos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barnes defends it easily.
Barnes passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (5) vs (2) Santos
Santos manages to work his way to half guard, despite Barnes's best efforts.#SUB2#
Santos actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Barnes is working for a submission of some sort.
#T5##SUB#
Barnes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Santos has managed to free his arm - good work.
Barnes is keen to just control but Santos is a slippery customer.
Barnes not doing much here.
Barnes is trying to control the action in half guard but Santos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Santos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily.
Barnes moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (8) vs (2) Santos
Barnes gets to mount! Santos was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnes (10) vs (2) Santos
Santos tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T6#
Barnes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Santos is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes tries to control but Santos wriggling away.
Barnes sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Barnes looking for a guillotine from mount but Santos is having none of it.
Santos is in all sorts of trouble here.
Santos bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (10) vs (4) Santos
Santos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T7##SUB2#
Santos drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Barnes dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (12) vs (4) Santos
Barnes advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (15) vs (4) Santos
Barnes passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Santos! Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnes (17) vs (4) Santos
Santos is looking to get to half guard.
Barnes content just to control the position here.
Santos bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (17) vs (6) Santos
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barnes pulls Santos in close to prevent any damage.
We've been informed that Santos has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB2#
Santos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Santos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T8##SUB2#
Santos thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Santos is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Barnes is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Barnes has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (19) vs (6) Santos#SUB2#
Santos has his foot on Barnes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barnes works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Barnes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Santos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barnes has managed to get both his arms back between Santos's legs - danger averted.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Santos keeps moving.
Barnes seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Santos is looking for a triangle here but Barnes uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (22) vs (6) Santos#T9#
Santos tries to improve position but can't.
Barnes content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Santos is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Barnes's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Santos looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Barnes seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Barnes wants to work for an arm triangle but Santos is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Barnes is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T10#
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Santos keeps working. #SUB2#
Santos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura but Santos is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barnes to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Santos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Barnes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Barnes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Santos has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Santos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T11##SUB#
Barnes is working for a kimura but Santos is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Santos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Santos is looking for a sweep. Barnes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Santos actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Santos actively working from the bottom here.
Santos looks winded!
Santos is not content to let Barnes control the position.
Well, if Barnes is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T12##SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Santos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Santos won't allow Barnes to pass to mount.
Barnes frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (25) vs (6) Santos
Santos slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Barnes wants to pass to mount but Santos is defending the position.
Barnes wants to control but Santos is keeping him busy. #T13##SUB2#
Santos actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if Barnes is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Barnes prevents Santos from improving his position.#SUB#
Santos is defending against the submission attempts here by Barnes.
Barnes seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Santos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily. #T14#
Barnes slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Santos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily.
Barnes is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Santos! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (28) vs (6) Santos
Barnes controlling the pace for now.
Santos regains half guard.#SUB#
Barnes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Santos is just riding it out for now. Barnes eventually gives up the hold.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Santos actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes takes the fight on points by 28 to 6. |
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Event:
OFK 331 - Nik Vs Barnes
Date: Sep 09, 2023 |
#R1#
Nik avoids a punch combination nicely.
A big right from Nik misses.
Barnes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nik's head.
Nik scores with a decent looking hook.
Nik fails with the takedown.
Nik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.
Barnes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nik.
Barnes throws a leg kick which misses Nik's front leg but catches the back leg as Nik tries to avoid it.
Nik swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes looks to land a right hand but Nik moved out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barnes , as that shot connected.
Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nik throws an overhand right that lands on Barnes 's shoulder, as Barnes tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Nik rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barnes swings for the body but Nik moves out of range.
Barnes misses with a body shot.
Barnes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nik at a distance.
Nik looks to throw the jab but Barnes is out of range.
Barnes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barnes throws a right and a left that Nik avoids nicely.
Nik throws an overhand right that lands on Barnes 's shoulder, as Barnes tries to avoid the shot.
Barnes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barnes thuds his right hand into Nik's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nik keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Nik misses the target.
Barnes slaps away a takedown attempt from Nik, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And Barnes tries to counter it with a takedown but Nik pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barnes with a hook.#T2#
Barnes misses with a straight right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Barnes there as he acknowledges the shot.
Barnes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nik's corner calls for a 1-2. Nik obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nik uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barnes .
Barnes cracks Nik with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nik fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nik scores with a nice head shot.#TD2#
Nik tries to sprawl but Barnes drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Nik is controlling Barnes 's trapped leg to prevent Barnes from advancing to side control.
Barnes looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nik blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barnes .
Barnes seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T3#
Barnes has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nik is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Barnes looking to finish with strikes here!
Nik is wriggling around trying to escape.
A nice elbow there by Barnes .#CUT2#It looks like Aleks Nik has been cut.
Nik is desperately trying to improve his position but Barnes has a good base and remains in mount.
Nik wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Barnes .
Nik bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T4#
Nik sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nik's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nik manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Barnes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barnes postures up in Nik's guard and throws a big left but Nik blocks it.
Nik keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Nik pulls Barnes in close to his closed guard and prevents Barnes from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nik'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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick Barnes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aleks Nik'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#
A telegraphed right hand from Barnes misses the target.
Nik throws a hook but Barnes blocks it.
A big right from Nik misses.
Barnes wants to clinch.
Barnes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD#
Nik drives through with a takedown into Barnes 's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nik wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Nik with a nice head shot there.
Barnes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nik's guard. #REVB##T1#
Barnes trying to control but Nik is working from the bottom.
Barnes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nik working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barnes .
Derrick Barnes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Barnes preventing the sweep.
Nik is controlling Barnes 's posture.
Barnes throws a strike but Nik rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barnes is on top in guard.
#REVB##T2#
Barnes wants to control from the top but Nik keeps moving.
Nik wants to sweep here but Barnes controlling him for the moment.
Barnes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nik's guard.
Barnes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nik is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnes winds up and cracks Nik with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Barnes takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Barnes passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Nik! #T3#
Nik really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nik gets back to half guard.
Barnes is trying to control the action in half guard but Nik is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Barnes is pressing down on Nik's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nik is holding on for now.
Nik is trying to maintain the position but Barnes is very close to passing his half guard.
Barnes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nik's head.
Barnes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Barnes is keen to just control but Nik is a slippery customer.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Nik is defending well.
Nik keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Nik is staying active underneath Barnes , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Barnes wants to advance to full mount but Nik doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nik is on top in guard.
#REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barnes wants to sweep here but Nik controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Aleks Nik will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aleks Nik's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Barnes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nik's waist but Nik gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Barnes off to one side.
Barnes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barnes dives in and grabs Nik's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nik pushes down on Barnes 's head and hops out.
Nik throws a jab when Barnes was well out of range.
Nik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barnes misses with a low kick.
Nik dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nik avoids the body shot from Barnes .
Nik is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nik's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Barnes connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nik scrambles back to his feet.
Barnes closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nik loads up on a big right hand but Barnes slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nik slips under a jab from Barnes .#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Barnes enables Nik to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Barnes manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Nik cracks Barnes with a solid left hand.
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nik works over Barnes with some ground and pound from guard.#T1##SUB2#
Barnes looking for a guillotine here but Nik defends easily.
Nik is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Barnes wants to sweep here but Nik controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Barnes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barnes being controlled here, momentarily.
Nik keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Barnes 's head.
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Barnes wants to improve his position but instead Nik has moved into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nik in particular looking to stall.
Barnes moves into full guard.
Nik makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nik's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nik controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nik chips away with some ground and pound.
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes , not yet.
Barnes is still trying to improve position.#T3#
Our spies down at at QUBE Gym inform us that Barnes has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Nik from controlling successfully.
Nik lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Barnes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Barnes has momentary wrist control but Nik slips an elbow through the middle.
Nik won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.
Barnes throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Nik connects with a couple of short punches.
Nik won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.
Nik slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Barnes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barnes is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Barnes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nik looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barnes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Barnes with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nik looking for a sweep. Not yet Nik, not yet.
Nik has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nik is on top in guard.
#REVR#
And that's the end of the fight!
Aleks Nik showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nik has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleks Nik!
A very excited looking Aleks Nik made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SSG 194 Macker vs Zulu
Date: Sep 03, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Pavel Sova! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 21 losses; Trevor Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Chad Campbell and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Barnes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Barnes is pressed up against the cage. Sova has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Barnes down to the mat. Barnes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Sova has closed the distance and engaged Barnes in a clinch.
Barnes drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sova pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Sova closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Sova gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sova (2) vs (0) Barnes
Barnes is trying to maintain the position but Sova is very close to passing his half guard.
Barnes is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Sova controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes is looking to control Sova's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barnes avoid being mounted?
Sova takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Barnes manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Sova drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sova jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sova postures up.
Barnes wants to sweep here but Sova controlling him for the moment.
Sova works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sova trying to control the pace.
Barnes is controlling Sova's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sova seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2##SUB#
Sova is looking for a kimura here.
Sova looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sova wants to control but Barnes is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Sova is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sova trying to mount his opponent but Barnes defends it.
Sova controlling the pace. #T3#
Barnes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Barnes.
Barnes is trying to keep Sova in close.
Sova tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
Barnes controls Sova momentarily but Sova frees himself.
Sova works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sova takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sova is thwarting Barnes's attempts to control the position.
Barnes gets back to full guard.
Barnes trying to control the position.
#T4#
Sova looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sova pushes down on Barnes's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Barnes trying to control but Sova postures up.
Sova is keen to just control but Barnes is a slippery customer.
Sova controlling the action here. #T5#
Barnes is pressing down on Sova's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Barnes looking to control.
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sova is one step ahead there.
Sova wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Sova is really struggling to control Barnes but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Barnes managing to control the position.
Sova tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard. #T6#
Sova stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes.
Barnes trying to control the position.
Barnes is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sova tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
Sova looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Barnes has his hands on Sova's head, controlling the position. #T7#
Sova tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
Sova seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Sova is pushing down on Barnes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Barnes is fighting to maintain full guard but Sova has managed to sneak the leg through.
Barnes tries to roll over but Sova keeps him under control.
Sova takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Barnes tries to roll over but Sova keeps him under control.
Sova trying to pass the guard but Barnes defending well. #T8#
Sova content to control rather than advance.
Sova'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.
Sova wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnes keeps working.
Barnes tries to roll over but Sova keeps him under control.
We've been informed that Barnes has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Barnes wants to control but Sova is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T9#
Sova not doing much here.
Barnes manages to get to full guard.
Barnes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sova is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sova tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
Sova looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Barnes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sova manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sova (2) vs (2) Barnes#T10#
Sova keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Barnes being controlled here momentarily.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Sova is retaining full guard.
Sova controlling the position.
Barnes stopping the sweep attempt from Sova.#T11#
Sova controlling Barnes's posture.
Sova manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barnes manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sova (4) vs (2) Barnes
Sova is pushing down on Barnes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Barnes is fighting to maintain full guard but Sova has managed to sneak the leg through.
Barnes holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Sova prevents Barnes from improving his position.#T12#
Sova perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sova prevents Barnes from improving his position.
Sova seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sova trying to control from half guard but Barnes is working away. #T13#
Sova wants to free his trapped foot but Barnes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sova is working hard here to advance position.
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sova is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Barnes trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sova (7) vs (2) Barnes#T14#
Sova controlling the position easily from mount.
Barnes is trying to escape the mount.
Sova controlling from mount. #SUB#
Sova is working for a guillotine from mount but Barnes frees his head quite easily.
Barnes stops Sova from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sova takes the fight on points by 7 to 2. |
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Event:
SSG 195 Ulatov vs Cheese
Date: Sep 03, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 13 losses; Glen Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Nick Holey!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Holey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barnes is looking to counter the offense by Holey and move into the clinch.#CL#
Barnes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Barnes manages to pull guard.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Holey from controlling successfully.
Barnes pulls Holey in to control the position.
Barnes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Barnes is working hard here to advance position.
Holey should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holey looking to pass the guard.
Holey trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Barnes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Holey doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Holey manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Barnes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Holey being controlled here momentarily. #T2#
Holey trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet.
Barnes controlling the position.
Holey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Barnes's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T3#
Holey slips nicely into half guard.
Barnes is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Holey is trying to control the action in half guard but Barnes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Barnes is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Barnes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Holey is trying to control the action in half guard but Barnes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Barnes gets full guard.
Holey trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Holey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now.
Holey preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Barnes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Holey from controlling successfully.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T5#
Holey controlling from the top position.
Barnes is controlling Holey's posture.#SUB#
Holey got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barnes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Holey has managed to get both his arms back between Barnes's legs - danger averted.
Barnes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Barnes has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Holey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6#
Barnes is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Barnes looking for a guillotine here but Holey defends easily.
Holey trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Holey drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Barnes dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (0) Holey
Barnes looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T7#
Barnes postures up.
Barnes stays in close to Holey's body and controls the position.
Holey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Barnes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T8#
Holey working a defensive guard here.
Barnes passes Holey's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Barnes seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Barnes works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (5) vs (0) Holey
Barnes controlling the pace for now. #T9#
Holey is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Barnes has control of Holey's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Holey regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Barnes content just to control the position here. #T10#
Holey bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (5) vs (2) Holey#SUB#
Barnes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Holey doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Holey manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Barnes is controlling Holey's posture.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Holey from controlling successfully. #T11#
Holey being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes working a defensive guard here.
Holey wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving. #T12##SUB#
Barnes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Barnes wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Barnes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Holey looking to sit in guard and control but Barnes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (7) vs (2) Holey
Holey trying to keep a closed guard but Barnes is proving a slippery customer.
#T13#
Barnes is stalling in the full guard.
Holey keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T14#
Barnes preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Holey throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Holey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barnes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Holey's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Barnes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes takes the fight on points by 7 to 2. |
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Event:
WVT 153: Ryoto v Marko
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Bowy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Barnes misses with a wild combination.
Bowy throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bowy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barnes takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bowy lands a big head kick that sends Barnes to the canvas! Bowy follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Bowy!
A very excited looking Luke Bowy made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
DMMA 231 Klimenko vs Menezes
Date: Aug 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Joshy lands with a straight right. Barnes didn't see that one coming.
Joshy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Joshy tries to bum rush Barnes with a series of wild strikes but Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A slow jab from Joshy misses its intended target.
Joshy throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Joshy slips a straight right by Barnes.
Barnes misses with a hook. Joshy ducked under it nicely.
Joshy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barnes tries to work over Joshy's front leg with a kick but Joshy checks it.
Barnes slips a straight right by Joshy.
Barnes pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Joshy back to the cage. Barnes follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Joshy looks to land a left hand but Barnes moved out of range nicely.
Barnes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Barnes throws a body shot but no joy.
A lazy left from Barnes finds it's target.
Joshy slips a straight right by Barnes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barnes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joshy.
Barnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joshy was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnes.#T1#
Barnes throws a shot from downtown. Joshy moves away and avoids it.
Barnes lands the left hand.
Barnes slips a straight right by Joshy.
Barnes misses with a body shot.
Joshy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Joshy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Joshy misses with an uppercut. Barnes saw that one coming.
And Barnes tries to counter it with a takedown but Joshy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Barnes looks to land a right hand but Joshy moved out of range.
Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joshy throws a head kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Barnes.
Barnes blocks a low kick nicely.
Joshy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barnes's hands.
Joshy misses the jab.#TD2#
Barnes throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Joshy tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Barnes is in Joshy's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB#
Joshy actively working from the bottom here.
Barnes trying to control from Joshy's half guard. Joshy has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Joshy keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Barnes looking to sit in guard and control but Joshy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Joshy looking to pass the guard.
Barnes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Barnes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Joshy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barnes has managed to get both his arms back between Joshy's legs - danger averted.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Joshy swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Barnes makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Barnes has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at QUBE Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barnes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Barnes trying to control but Joshy is working from the bottom.
Barnes passes Joshy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Barnes misses with a head shot. Joshy uses the momentum to regain guard.
Barnes distracts Joshy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Barnes trying to control but Joshy is working from the bottom.
Barnes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
Barnes cracks Joshy with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Joshy looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Barnes has picked Joshy up and slammed him! Joshy can't keep hold of the triangle and Barnes manages to pass to side control!
Barnes sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Joshy is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Joshy is not content to let Barnes control the position.
Barnes moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Barnes trying to control the action but Joshy is working from the bottom.
Barnes in side control lands a decent elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Barnes dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Joshy throws a body shot but no joy.
Barnes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Joshy.
Barnes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Joshy lands a right hook to the body.
Joshy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Barnes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joshy.
Barnes connects with a solid leg kick.
Barnes walks into a stiff left hand from Joshy.
Barnes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joshy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshy throws a head kick that misses.
Barnes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joshy manages to avoid it.
Joshy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barnes.
Barnes throws a hook but Joshy blocks it.
Barnes connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
Joshy throws a jab but it's blocked by Barnes.
Nice shot lands for Joshy.
Joshy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barnes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Joshy defends it well.
Joshy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Joshy.
Barnes moves out of range as Joshy throws a body kick.
Joshy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Barnes loads up on a big right hand but Joshy slips the punch.
Joshy moves out of range of the body kick from Barnes.
Barnes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice defenses there by Joshy.
Joshy avoids a kick to the body.
Barnes throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jab from Joshy.
Barnes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bam Bam Joshy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Joshy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice straight punches there by Barnes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Barnes.
Joshy looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.
Barnes with the counter takedown but Joshy avoids it easily.
Joshy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barnes.
Bam Bam Joshy is winning the standup battle so far.
Joshy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joshy looks to land a left hand but Barnes moved out of range nicely.
Barnes swings for the body but Joshy moves out of range.
Joshy throws a shot from downtown. Barnes moves away and avoids it.
Joshy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barnes.
#TD2#
Barnes scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Joshy dodges the ground and pound from Barnes.#SUB2#
Barnes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Michael Barnes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Joshy is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Barnes off and has taken his back!#T3#
Barnes rolls, trying to escape but Joshy keeps control of the position.
Joshy seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Barnes trying to control the hands but Joshy won't let him.
Joshy doesn't have the hooks in and Barnes manages to turn into his guard.
Barnes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Joshy's head.
Barnes is working Joshy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Joshy keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Joshy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnes is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T4#
Barnes trying to control but Joshy is working from the bottom.
Barnes is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB#
Joshy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Joshy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Joshy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barnes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barnes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Barnes's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Barnes trying to control but Joshy is working from the bottom.
Barnes stands up over Joshy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Michael Barnes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Barnes thows a leg kick but Joshy checks it #CL#
and Joshy holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Joshy misses with a knee strike.
#BC2#
Barnes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Joshy avoids the body shot from Barnes.
Barnes lands with a good body shot.
That kick from Joshy tenderised Barnes's leg. Barnes is trying to keep his angry face on.
Joshy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barnes lands a body shot.
Joshy throws an overhand right that lands on Barnes's shoulder, as Barnes tries to avoid the shot.
Joshy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Joshy loads up on a big right hand but Barnes slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Barnes does it's job there.
Joshy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barnes.
Joshy tries a low kick but Barnes avoids it.
And Barnes tries to counter it with a takedown but Joshy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Joshy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Joshy throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range.
Joshy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barnes circles away quickly and effectively.
Barnes misses with a body shot.
No luck for Barnes with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
Barnes bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Barnes is trying to ground and pound but Joshy uses the momentary lack of control by Barnes to regain half guard.
Barnes misses with a head shot. Joshy uses the momentum to regain guard.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Joshy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Joshy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barnes.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Joshy is keeping the position for now.
Barnes lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Joshy is looking to cinch up a triangle. Barnes throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Joshy's body to avoid the submission. Joshy has instead reached around Barnes's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Joshy arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bam Bam Joshy! |
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Event:
SSG 192 Schaubi vs Bik
Date: Aug 27, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 12 losses; Freddy Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Paul Gascoigne!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gascoigne tries to score a power double leg takedown but Barnes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gascoigne somewhat.#CL#
Barnes moves into the clinch successfully.
Barnes has Gascoigne pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gascoigne manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Barnes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gascoigne gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gascoigne prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Freddy Barnes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gascoigne is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gascoigne gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Barnes.
Gascoigne is looking for a takedown.
Gascoigne tries for a takedown but Barnes manages to get underhooks.
Gascoigne wants a takedown.
#T1#
Gascoigne drops down looking for an ankle pick but Barnes pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Gascoigne clinches with his opponent.
Gascoigne can't get the takedown.
Barnes is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gascoigne is trying to drag Barnes to the mat but Barnes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD#
Barnes gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (0) Gascoigne
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Barnes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gascoigne has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Gascoigne won't allow Barnes to pass to mount.
Barnes looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Gascoigne is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Barnes works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (5) vs (0) Gascoigne
Gascoigne prevents Barnes from taking his back.
Gascoigne is squirming around, avoiding Barnes's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Barnes prevents Gascoigne from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Barnes is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Gascoigne has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Gascoigne! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (5) vs (2) Gascoigne
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barnes wants to improve his position but instead Gascoigne has moved into half guard.
Well, if Gascoigne is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T4#
Gascoigne is pressing down on Barnes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Barnes is holding on for now. #SUB#
Barnes looking for submissions off his back.
Barnes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Barnes is trying to control but can't.
Gascoigne stalling.
Let's hope that Gascoigne 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.#T5#
Gascoigne is looking to take a break and control but Barnes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gascoigne takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Barnes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Barnes.#SUB#
Gascoigne got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barnes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gascoigne has managed to get both his arms back between Barnes's legs - danger averted.
Barnes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (7) vs (2) Gascoigne
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gascoigne is keeping the position for now. #T6#
Gascoigne has control of Barnes's left arm, preventing Barnes from doing any damage.
Barnes preventing the sweep.
Gascoigne seems keen to control Barnes's posture.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Gascoigne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gascoigne holds on and takes a little breather. #T7#
Gascoigne keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes won't allow Gascoigne to sweep him here.
Gascoigne trying to control the position here.
Gascoigne is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T8#
Barnes preventing the sweep.
Barnes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gascoigne makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gascoigne.
Gascoigne is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Gascoigne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gascoigne has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T9#
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes is working hard here to advance position.
Gascoigne can't keep his opponent in guard - Barnes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Barnes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gascoigne is just riding it out for now. Barnes eventually gives up the hold. #T10#
Gascoigne is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnes is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Gascoigne is pulling down on Barnes's head to control his posture. #T11#
Gascoigne bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barnes's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (7) vs (4) Gascoigne
Barnes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gascoigne's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (9) vs (4) Gascoigne
Barnes trying to control but Gascoigne is working from the bottom.
Barnes passes Gascoigne's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T12##SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but Gascoigne defending well.
Gascoigne trying to hold on to Barnes's head to control him but Barnes postures up.
Barnes trying to control the action but Gascoigne is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura here.
#T13#
Gascoigne works his way to full guard. Good work.
Barnes stands and throws Gascoigne's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (12) vs (4) Gascoigne
Barnes working away.
Gascoigne stops Barnes from passing to mount. #SUB#
Barnes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gascoigne is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T14##SUB#
Barnes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Barnes goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gascoigne rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Barnes's guard! Nice work there by Gascoigne! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (12) vs (6) Gascoigne
Barnes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Gascoigne content to stall in guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes takes the fight on points by 12 to 6.
A very excited looking Freddy Barnes made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
DMMA 228 Pinks vs McKane
Date: Aug 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Barnes keeps the fight on the outside.
Bottles tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barnes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bottles fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barnes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bottles ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bottles stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barnes.#CL2#
Bottles closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Barnes is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bottles is defending well.
Barnes is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Barnes has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bottles after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Barnes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bottles lands an elbow just above Barnes 's eye.
A right handed body shot lands from Bottles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes blocks an elbow strike from Bottles.
Bottles's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Barnes wants to take the fight to the mat but Bottles manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Barnes has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bottles is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T1#
The referee calls for Bottles to work.
Bottles lands a shot to the body.
Barnes fails to pull guard.
Bottles is looking to control Barnes's arms but Barnes gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bottles has his back to the cage.
Bottles is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD#
Barnes turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Barnes misses with the ground and pound.
Bottles struggling a bit here.
We've been hearing that Barnes has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Barnes creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bottles sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
I wouldn't like to be where Bottles is right now.
Bottles is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Bottles is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Bottles is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Barnes trying to mount his opponent but Bottles defends it. #T2#
Barnes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Barnes connects with a nice short shot to Bottles's temple.
Barnes scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Barnes 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bottles gets back to full guard.
Bottles is looking to stand up but Barnes isn't so interested in that idea.
Barnes content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Bottles is retaining full guard.
Bottles looking for a sweep. Not yet Bottles, not yet.
Bottles bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barnes's guard. #REVB#
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Bottles from controlling successfully.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bottles working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barnes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Barnes trying to control but Bottles is working from the bottom.
Barnes trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Bottles manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Bottles throwing strikes but missing.
Barnes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bottles throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Barnes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Bottles is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bottles bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barnes's guard. #REVB#
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Bottles from controlling successfully.
Barnes 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#
Bottles manages to get to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Alex Barnes will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Barnes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barnes throws a body punch but Bottles moves out of range. #CL2#
Barnes tries to keep at a distance but Bottles has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bottles looking to throw knees to the head but Barnes is blocking nicely.
Bottles gets underhooks to prevent Barnes's takedown attempt.
Bottles gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Barnes.
#TD#
Barnes lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bottles trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bottles is refusing to be controlled, as Barnes sits in half guard.
Bottles regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Barnes.
Bottles looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Bottles is trying to control the position but Barnes postures up.
Barnes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Bottles is retaining full guard.
Barnes won't allow Bottles to get back to his feet.
Bottles trying to control the position here.
Barnes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bottles works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barnes is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Barnes throws an elbow that misses. Bottles uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Barnes's guard. Nice move by Bottles!#REVB#
Bottles throwing strikes but missing.
Bottles works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
Barnes is trying to get back to full guard.
Barnes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bottles.
Barnes wants to get back to full guard.
Alex Barnes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bottles missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bottles sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Barnes defending well though.
Barnes wants to improve his position but Bottles is controlling well.
Barnes is working hard here to advance position.
Bottles sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Barnes defending well though.
Bottles sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Barnes defending well though.
Barnes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bottles won't allow Barnes to sweep him here. #T3#
Barnes pulls Bottles in to control the position.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barnes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bottles throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barnes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barnes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bottles's guard. #REVR#
Bottles pulls Barnes in to control the position.
Bottles has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Barnes has passed into side control.
Barnes working the ground and pound from side control.
Bottles parries the strikes from Barnes easily there. Barnes is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bottles to escape.
Barnes works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#ROC#Bottles is rocked!
Barnes scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Bottles is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Barnes can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Barnes!
A victorious Alex Barnes thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SSG 186 Doe vs Vrjalya
Date: Aug 13, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Elo Arethan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 13 losses; Glen Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Barnes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barnes moves in looking to clinch but Arethan pushes him off.
Arethan doesn't manage to clinch there - Barnes circles away.
Arethan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Barnes.
Arethan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Arethan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barnes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barnes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Barnes tries to clinch up but Arethan circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes tries to close the distance and clinch but Arethan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barnes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Arethan pinned against the cage. Arethan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Elo Arethan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glen Barnes.#CL#
Arethan darts in and clinches Barnes up against the cage.#T1#
Barnes tries to score a body lock takedown but Arethan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Arethan looking for a takedown.
Barnes tries to pull guard but Arethan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Barnes ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Barnes no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Arethan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Barnes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Arethan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Barnes dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arethan (0) vs (2) Barnes
Barnes pushing down on Arethan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2##SUB#
Arethan looking for submissions off his back.
Barnes with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Barnes wants to take a breather but Arethan is having none of it.
Barnes controlling the action here.#SUB#
Arethan actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Barnes wants to control but Arethan is keeping him busy.
Arethan wants to get back to full guard.
Barnes not doing much here.
#SUB#
Arethan actively working from the bottom here.
Barnes seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4##SUB#
Arethan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Barnes performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Barnes prevents Arethan from improving his position.#SUB2#
Barnes is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Arethan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily. #T5#
Arethan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Barnes passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Arethan (0) vs (5) Barnes
Arethan tries to bench press Barnes off him but Barnes keeps the position.
Arethan is working hard here to advance position.#T6#
Barnes trying to control the action but Arethan is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Barnes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Arethan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Barnes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T7#
Arethan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Barnes performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Arethan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Arethan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T8#
Arethan wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Arethan actively working from the bottom here.
Arethan wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Barnes is working for a submission of some sort.
Arethan wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
#T9#
Barnes wants to control but Arethan is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes slows the pace down in half guard.
Barnes passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Arethan (0) vs (8) Barnes
Arethan is looking to improve his position but Barnes isn't that keen on the idea.#T10#
Barnes content just to control the position here.
Arethan is working to get back to half guard.
Barnes pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Arethan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB2#
Barnes looking to secure an arm triangle but Arethan defends it well. #T11#
Arethan tries to improve his position but instead Barnes has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Arethan (0) vs (11) Barnes
Barnes trying to control.
Arethan manages to reverse the position and now he's in Barnes's guard. Nice work there by Arethan.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arethan (2) vs (11) Barnes#SUB2#
Barnes working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Arethan has passed into half guard!
#T12#
Barnes moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Barnes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Arethan is pushing down on Barnes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Barnes is fighting to maintain full guard but Arethan has managed to sneak the leg through.
Arethan tries to pass to full mount but Barnes defends it. #T13#
Barnes manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Arethan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Barnes is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Barnes has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arethan (2) vs (13) Barnes
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Arethan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes advances to half guard. #T14#
Barnes works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Arethan (2) vs (16) Barnes#SUB2#
Barnes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Barnes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Barnes advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Arethan (2) vs (18) Barnes
Arethan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes wins on points by 18 to 2. |
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Event:
WVT 142: Mahogany v Creed
Date: Aug 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Tchusuk does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
We've been informed that Tchusuk has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Tchusuk ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tchusuk scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Barnes lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tchusuk will feel that in the morning.
Barnes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tchusuk finds it's way round the side to connect with Barnes's head.
Barnes pushes Tchusuk away with a front kick.
Barnes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tchusuk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tchusuk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barnes scores with a kick to the midsection.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barnes. #T1#
Barnes lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CUT#It looks like Kenny Tchusuk has been cut.
Barnes lands with a cross.
Bob Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tchusuk looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barnes misses with a body kick.
Barnes fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tchusuk is out of range.
The crowd cheers as Barnes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tchusuk doesn't seem phased though.
Good leg kick by Tchusuk.
Barnes scores with a hook to the body. Tchusuk takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tchusuk throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range.
Tchusuk misses the jab.#T2#
Barnes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tchusuk.
Tchusuk moves out of range of the body kick from Barnes.
Barnes shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tchusuk eats them both and turns towards Barnes to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tchusuk is looking to land body kicks.
Barnes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tchusuk.
Tchusuk is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Barnes with a body shot.
Barnes gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tchusuk counters with a nice uppercut.
Barnes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tchusuk throws out the jab.
Barnes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tchusuk has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Barnes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tchusuk's sensitive parts. #T3#
Barnes with a nice cross.
Barnes lands a slapping body shot.
Tchusuk throws an off balance right hand
and Tchusuk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tchusuk takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Barnes jabs at Tchusuk's body.
Barnes lands with a slapping head kick.
Tchusuk misses with a lunging right hand
and Barnes counters with a two punch combo. #CUT#That has opened up Kenny Tchusuk's cut even more.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barnes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes is looking to chop away at Tchusuk's legs.
Tchusuk looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Barnes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Barnes throws a solid leg kick but Tchusuk takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Barnes.
A low kick lands for Barnes.
Tchusuk misses with a kick to the body.
Barnes lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Tchusuk moves out of range of the leg kick from Barnes.
Tchusuk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barnes misses with a wild body shot.
Barnes is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tchusuk swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Barnes counters with a nice body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Barnes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kenny Tchusuk's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Barnes slips a jab from Tchusuk.
Barnes lands with a nice body punch.
Barnes throws a series of punches but Tchusuk moves out of range.
Tchusuk misses with a hook
and Barnes counters with a three punch combo that has Tchusuk backing up. Tchusuk nods at Barnes to acknowledge the strikes.
Barnes shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tchusuk eats them both and turns towards Barnes to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Barnes throws a head kick but Tchusuk moves out of range.
Tchusuk looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barnes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnes throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bob Barnes is winning the standup battle so far.
Tchusuk with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Barnes connects with a right hand. Tchusuk shakes it off.#T1#
Donk. Barnes catches Tchusuk right on the button with a cross.
Tchusuk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barnes.
Barnes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tchusuk.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tchusuk. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tchusuk takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Barnes throws a lazy head kick
enabling Tchusuk to counter with a crisp jab.
Good work by Tchusuk as he checks the leg kick.
Tchusuk swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barnes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Barnes misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Tchusuk avoids the body shot from Barnes.
Tchusuk misses with a looping left.
As Tchusuk looks to move away, Barnes throws a big counter combo but Tchusuk just gets out of the way.
Tchusuk takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Barnes gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tchusuk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barnes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
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!
Tchusuk throws a leg kick
letting Barnes counter with a right hand.
Barnes lands with a straight right. Tchusuk didn't see that one coming.
Barnes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3#
Barnes misses with a body shot.
A head kick by Barnes misses
and Tchusuk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tchusuk stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bob Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barnes slips under a jab from Tchusuk.
Tchusuk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Tchusuk.
Barnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tchusuk was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnes.
Barnes takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Barnes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tchusuk can do to turn this around?
Barnes dips to his left and cracks Tchusuk with an uppercut!
Tchusuk lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#ROC2#Barnes is rocked!#T4#
Barnes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barnes with the inside leg kick.
Barnes misses with a wild combination.
Barnes throws a sloppy head kick and Tchusuk moves out of range easily.
Barnes misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tchusuk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barnes misses with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Barnes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kenny Tchusuk's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
A shot to the body from Tchusuk misses
and Barnes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barnes is looking to slow Tchusuk down with leg kicks.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Tchusuk might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Barnes has got the better of the exchanges.
Barnes lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Tchusuk throws a sloppy head kick and Barnes moves out of range easily.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tchusuk's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tchusuk throws the left hand but Barnes avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes slips under a jab from Tchusuk.
Barnes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tchusuk connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Barnes lands a jab to the head.
Barnes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tchusuk tries to land a leg kick but Barnes saw it coming and moves away.
Barnes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Barnes slips a jab from Tchusuk.
Tchusuk throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Barnes takes a swing at Tchusuk's ribcage but misses.
Barnes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barnes throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#T2#
A lazy body kick from Barnes
and Tchusuk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barnes scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Barnes is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes throws a front kick that sends Tchusuk stumbling back into the cage.
Good work by Tchusuk as he checks the leg kick.
Tchusuk is looking to slow Barnes down with leg kicks.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barnes lands a lovely overhand right.
Tchusuk misses with a jab to the body
and Barnes counters with a head kick.
Barnes misses with a head kick.
Tchusuk throws out a counter right but Barnes avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Barnes throws a body kick that misses.
Barnes works over Tchusuk's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT#The cut above Kenny Tchusuk's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Barnes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice defenses there by Barnes.
Barnes was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Barnes looks to land a combination but Tchusuk avoids it well.
Tchusuk feints a counter leg kick.
Barnes keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Barnes looks for the body kick but Tchusuk saw that one coming.
Tchusuk looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tchusuk.#T4#
Barnes misses with a kick to the body.
Barnes misses with a kick to the body
and Tchusuk counters with a straight right hand.
Barnes lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kenny Tchusuk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barnes scores with a nice head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tchusuk throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barnes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barnes works Tchusuk's body with a nice hook.
A punch lands to the side of Tchusuk 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Barnes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Barnes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barnes 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Barnes!
Our winner, Bob Barnes, 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. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 274
Date: Aug 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Barnes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It seemed like Lindholm was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barnes throws a combination that misses
enabling Lindholm to counter with a crisp jab.
Barnes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lindholm tries to avoid it but Barnes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lindholm to the ground. Lindholm escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lindholm misses with an uppercut. Barnes saw that one coming.
Barnes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lindholm throws out the jab.
Barnes avoids the body shot from Lindholm.
Barnes tries to counter with a takedown but Lindholm is quick to defend against it.
Lindholm is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice shot by Lindholm.
Lindholm slips a straight right by Barnes.
Barnes has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Barnes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barnes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lindholm connects with a right hand. Barnes shakes it off.#CUT2#It looks like Drew Barnes has been cut.
Barnes scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lindholm slips a straight right by Barnes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barnes. #T1#
Barnes misses with a low kick.
Lindholm throws out a counter right but Barnes avoids it with no problem.
Lindholm with a jab.
A combination from Barnes does no damage.
A nice combination there by Barnes.
Barnes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A jab from Barnes misses.
It seemed like Lindholm was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A clash of legs there as Lindholm blocks the low kick.
Lindholm is looking to clinch.
Lindholm connects with a looping right hand.
Lindholm lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#ROC2#Barnes is rocked!
Barnes clobbers Lindholm with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD2#
Lindholm sends Barnes crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Lindholm is motioning to the referee to let Barnes up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Oh Barnes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lindholm throws a looping overhand right but Barnes ducks down to avoid it.
Barnes seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
Lindholm swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lindholm might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#CL2#
Barnes tries to keep at a distance but Lindholm has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lindholm has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lindholm lands with a left to the head.
Barnes avoiding damage as Lindholm throws knees to the body.
Lindholm looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lindholm is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barnes is defending well for now.
Lindholm has a couple of punches blocked by Barnes.
Barnes avoiding damage as Lindholm throws knees to the body.
Lindholm trying to land knees to the body.
Barnes leaning his opponent against the cage.
Barnes can't get the takedown.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lindholm.
Lindholm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Lindholm lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Barnes misses with a punch to the body.
Lindholm lands a hook that snaps the head of Barnes backwards.
Lindholm tries to throw a body punch but Barnes avoids it by throwing Lindholm back against the cage.
Lindholm lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barnes tries a body shot but Lindholm blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Lindholm.
Lindholm lands a hook that snaps the head of Barnes backwards.
Barnes is breathing heavily.
Lindholm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lindholm tries to work over Barnes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lindholm lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barnes takes a shot to the head.
Lindholm missing with knees to the body.
Lindholm blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lindholm tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barnes's elbow. #BC#
Barnes manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Lindholm does it's job there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes throws a body punch but Lindholm moves out of range.
Lindholm looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Lindholm is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A swing and a miss from Barnes.#KD2#
Lindholm cracks Barnes with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Barnes looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Lindholm finish him?
Are you kidding me?! Lindholm ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Barnes clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Olli Lindholm! |
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