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Event:
Destiny 166: Tucker vs Margera
Date: Aug 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Raban misses with a series of wild punches.
Barishkov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Raban fails with the takedown
and Barishkov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Raban takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Krug Barishkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barishkov misses with a leg kick.
Barishkov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raban.
Raban is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Barishkov throws a leg kick that misses.
And Raban tries to counter it with a takedown but Barishkov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Raban throws a hook to the side of Barishkov's head but Barishkov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barishkov works Raban's body with a nice hook.
Raban takes a jab right on the kisser.
A jab from Barishkov misses.
Barishkov misses with a wild body shot.
Barishkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Raban.
Barishkov loads up on a big right hand but Raban slips the punch.
We've been told by Barishkov's head coaches at Hugs & Kisses that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Raban lands a jab to the head.
#T1#
Nice body kick there by Barishkov.
Barishkov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barishkov 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.
Raban takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CUT#
It looks like James Raban has been cut.
A punch lands to the side of Barishkov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've been informed that Raban 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.
Barishkov 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.
Barishkov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Raban throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A slapping body kick lands there for Raban.
No luck for Raban with that takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Barishkov moves into the clinch successfully.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Good body shot from Raban.
Raban throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Raban wants a takedown.
Krug Barishkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Raban.
Come on Raban - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Raban lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barishkov backwards.
Barishkov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Raban.
Raban misses with a hook from the clinch.
Raban tries to score a body lock takedown but Barishkov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Raban lands a hook that snaps the head of Barishkov backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Raban.
Raban lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barishkov backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Raban creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Raban on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right from Raban.
Raban working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC2#
Barishkov is rocked!
Barishkov throws an elbow that misses.
#T3#
Raban has Barishkov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Barishkov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Barishkov misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Raban.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Raban creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oh Barishkov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Raban lands a left hand.
Raban connects with a knee right up the middle! Barishkov tumbles to the floor and Raban stands over him, dominant and satisfied with his glorious KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). James Raban!
James Raban tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Krug Barishkov was interviewed post fight and said 'I can't believe i didn't knock that cracker out'.
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Event:
Destiny Tuesday 52
Date: Jul 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Barishkov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Barishkov throws a shot from downtown. Pouncey moves away and avoids it.
Barishkov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Barishkov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Barishkov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barishkov throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Pouncey counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Barishkov!
Barishkov is looking to reverse the position.
Barishkov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Barishkov trying to control from the bottom.
Pouncey throws a strike but Barishkov avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Barishkov pulls Pouncey in close to prevent any damage.
Pouncey trying to control but Barishkov is working from the bottom.
Pouncey working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Pouncey wants to control from the top but Barishkov keeps moving.
Pouncey tries to free his leg and advance position but Barishkov is retaining full guard.
Pouncey is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barishkov is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Barishkov looking to pass the guard.
Pouncey wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pouncey tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pouncey wants to improve his position but instead Barishkov has moved into half guard.
Barishkov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Barishkov trying to mount his opponent but Pouncey defends it. #T3##SU2#
Barishkov decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Barishkov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Barishkov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pouncey checks a leg kick.
Barishkov misses with a hook. Pouncey ducked under it nicely. #KD2#
Barishkov lands a left and a right that send Pouncey crashing to the mat, dazed. Barishkov thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#
It looks like Kelvin Pouncey has been cut.
Pouncey looks to score with a jab to the body but Barishkov is just out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barishkov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Barishkov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
No joy there for Pouncey, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barishkov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pouncey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barishkov needs to keep his hands up - Pouncey had a free shot at his head there.
A lazy left from Barishkov finds it's target.#TD#
Pouncey gets a double leg takedown into Barishkov's guard.#T4#
Pouncey throws a big right hand that misses.
Barishkov looking to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pouncey's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Barishkov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Barishkov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barishkov 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.
Pouncey wants to control from the top but Barishkov keeps moving.
Pouncey is looking to pass into half guard but Barishkov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Barishkov is in guard.#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krug Barishkov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kelvin Pouncey's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Pouncey fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barishkov follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Pouncey tests Barishkov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barishkov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pouncey tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Barishkov defends well and Pouncey ends up having to push Barishkov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Pouncey throws a hook to the side of Barishkov's head but Barishkov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Krug Barishkov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barishkov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pouncey.
Barishkov gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Pouncey counters with a shoot takedown. Barishkov fights it but they end up in guard.
Barishkov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Barishkov trying to control but Pouncey is working from the bottom.
Barishkov looking to sit in guard and control but Pouncey gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
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!
Barishkov is looking to sweep but instead, Pouncey has passed into half guard.
#T1#
Pouncey is trying to control the action in half guard but Barishkov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pouncey missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Barishkov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pouncey.
Pouncey stalling.
Barishkov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pouncey lands strikes from half guard.
Barishkov is trying to maintain the position but Pouncey is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pouncey is looking to take a break and control but Barishkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pouncey throwing shots but Barishkov is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Pouncey is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Barishkov defends it well.
Pouncey is thwarting Barishkov's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Barishkov tries to get to full guard but Pouncey has control of the leg.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Pouncey missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pouncey wants to pass to mount but Barishkov is defending the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice defenses there by Pouncey.
Barishkov swings widly with a right hand
enabling Pouncey to counter with a crisp jab.
Barishkov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pouncey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barishkov misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Pouncey fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Barishkov sprawls well initially but Pouncey persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Pouncey is looking to take a break and control but Barishkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Barishkov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pouncey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barishkov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barishkov wants to get back to his feet but Pouncey is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pouncey lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pouncey tries to free his leg and advance position but Barishkov is retaining full guard.
Pouncey working some strikes from top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pouncey throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kelvin Pouncey dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kelvin Pouncey's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Barishkov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pouncey looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pouncey takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Barishkov throws a push kick but Pouncey slaps the foot to one side.
Barishkov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pouncey wants to clinch up but Barishkov keeps it at a distance.
Barishkov tries to counter with a clinch but Pouncey shakes him off and moves away.
Krug Barishkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pouncey lands a jab to Barishkov's midsection.
Pouncey takes a swing at Barishkov's ribcage but misses.
Barishkov avoids the body shot from Pouncey.
Barishkov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pouncey is out of range and Barishkov settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barishkov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Barishkov lands a nice hook to Pouncey's body. Pouncey takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Barishkov connects with a single shot there.
Pouncey shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barishkov as he jumps to the side. #T1#
Barishkov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pouncey was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Barishkov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barishkov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Barishkov lands an elbow just above Pouncey 's eye.
Pouncey is trying to force a seperation but Barishkov has the dominant position.
Pouncey takes an elbow to the forehead.
Good body shot from Barishkov.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barishkov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pouncey backwards.
Barishkov just leaning against Pouncey, taking a breather.
Pouncey avoids a wild elbow strike from Barishkov.
A shot in the inside from Barishkov.
Barishkov misses with an elbow over the top.
Pouncey tries to work over Barishkov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barishkov misses with a body punch.
#T2#
Pouncey is looking to take this one to the mat.
Barishkov working aggressively here.
Barishkov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kelvin Pouncey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pouncey blocks the elbow strike.
Pouncey tries to work over Barishkov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
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!
Pouncey has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Barishkov after a bit of a struggle.
Barishkov working Pouncey over with knees to the body.
Barishkov scores with a knee to the head.
Pouncey blocks a body shot from Barishkov.
Pouncey takes a knee right on the jaw!
Barishkov controlling the action here for a moment.
Pouncey is working for takedown but Barishkov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Barishkov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Barishkov misses with a knee to the head.
Pouncey trying to control the position but instead, Barishkov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pouncey into the cage.
Krug Barishkov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T3#
Pouncey prevents a body shot from Barishkov.
A short left from Pouncey.
Barishkov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pouncey has Barishkov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Barishkov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Barishkov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pouncey backwards.
Barishkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barishkov looking to stall.
Barishkov looking for a takedown.
Barishkov slows down the pace here.
Pouncey misses with a body punch.
Barishkov misses with a knee to the head. #T4#
Barishkov gets through Pouncey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barishkov tries to land knees in the clinch but Pouncey avoids the damage to the body.
Barishkov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pouncey looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Barishkov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Barishkov.
Barishkov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pouncey is defending well.
A short right from Pouncey on the inside.
Barishkov misses with a knee to the head.
Barishkov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Barishkov tries to land knees in the clinch but Pouncey avoids the damage to the body.
Pouncey lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barishkov backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee is keeping an eye on Barishkov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Pouncey takes a knee right on the jaw!
#ROC2#
Pouncey is rocked!
Barishkov lands a left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Krug Barishkov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Barishkov 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Krug Barishkov!
During a confident post fight interview, Krug Barishkov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Destiny 157: Sur vs. Gaultier
Date: Jun 18, 2016 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Barishkov misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tasapaksu! But no joy.
Tasapaksu misses with a low kick as Barishkov jumps back.
Barishkov misses with a wild body shot.
Barishkov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tasapaksu throws out the jab.
Tasapaksu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Barishkov to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Tatti Tasapaksu has been cut.
No joy there for Tasapaksu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tasapaksu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Barishkov throws a hook but Tasapaksu avoids it easily.#CL2#
Tasapaksu has closed the distance and engaged Barishkov in a clinch.
Barishkov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tasapaksu fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've been told by Barishkov's head coaches at Hugs & Kisses that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Barishkov looks to land a left hand but Tasapaksu moved out of range nicely.
Tasapaksu throws a head kick that misses.
A leg kick checked by Tasapaksu.
Barishkov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tasapaksu.
Barishkov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tasapaksu tries a quick counter leg kick but Barishkov is wise to it.
Barishkov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Barishkov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
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!
Barishkov lands with a cross. #T1#
Barishkov checks a low kick from Tasapaksu.
Barishkov slips a straight right by Tasapaksu.
Barishkov misses the shot to the body.
Barishkov cracks Tasapaksu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tasapaksu throws a head kick that misses.
Barishkov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab lands there for Barishkov.
Barishkov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tasapaksu.
Tasapaksu looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A head kick by Barishkov - that's a beauty! Tasapaksu is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Barishkov can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Krug Barishkov!
During a confident post fight interview, Krug Barishkov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Destiny 155:Jabouin vs Penaali
Date: Jun 04, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Barishkov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Barishkov is wriggling around but Raban manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
Raban sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Raban seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barishkov trying to control but Raban postures up.
Raban is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Barishkov! #T1#
Raban sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Raban trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Raban sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raban tries to control but Barishkov wriggling away.
Barishkov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raban wants to control the pace but Barishkov is squirming around nicely.
Barishkov is looking to improve his position but Raban isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Raban tries to control but Barishkov wriggling away.
Raban has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Barishkov's face.
Barishkov is squirming around, avoiding Raban's attempts to control the action.
Raban fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Raban dominating with strikes here.
Raban unloads with some shots from mount but Barishkov bucks and avoids them well.
Raban misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Barishkov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Raban landing punches. #T3#
Raban controlling from mount.
Barishkov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Raban raining down hammerfists from mount.
Barishkov tries to lock up and control but Raban gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Raban wants to control the pace but Barishkov is squirming around nicely.
Raban content just to control the position here.
Raban unloading with bombs!
Barishkov is desperately trying to improve his position but Raban has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
Raban sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Barishkov is bucking up trying to escape but Raban cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Raban raining down hammerfists from mount.
Raban raining down shots from the mount!#ROC#
Barishkov is rocked!
A big strike lands for Raban! That's really hurt Barishkov and he's turned his back - Raban keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Raban jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Raban!
James Raban tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Krug Barishkov spoke after the fight, saying 'I can't believe i didn't knock that cracker out'.
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Event:
Destiny 151: Eruption
Date: May 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Puno throws the left hand but Barishkov avoids the punch easily.
Puno moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBarishkov.
Barishkov wants to clinch but Puno slips to the side
and Puno counters with a series of strikes. Barishkov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Barishkov misses with an uppercut.
Barishkov 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.
Puno thumps Barishkov with a low kick.
Puno staying out of range there.
Barishkov throws an overhand right that lands on Puno's shoulder, as Puno tries to avoid the shot.
Puno defending well as Barishkov loads up on a big left hand.
Puno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barishkov manages to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Puno darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Barishkov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Barishkov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Puno manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barishkov misses with a jab to the body
and Puno counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barishkov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Puno is out of range and Barishkov settles back down.
It looked like Puno was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Barishkov.
Puno moves in looking to clinch but Barishkov pushes him off.
Barishkov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barishkov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Puno misses with a few strikes there.
Barishkov avoids the body shot from Puno.
Puno sets himself, and Barishkov steps forward looking for the clinch! Puno avoids it this time.#T1#
Barishkov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Puno's hands.
Puno lands a nice looking body shot.
Barishkov throws a looping overhand right but Puno ducks down to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Puno.
Good exchange - Barishkov coming out on top.
Barishkov throws out a loose jab but Puno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Puno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barishkov.
Barishkov tries to work over Puno's front leg with a kick but Puno checks it.
Barishkov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Puno is out of range and Barishkov settles back down.
Barishkov looks to land a body kick but Puno moved away.
Puno scores with a nice strike.
Puno connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barishkov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Puno feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Puno lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
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!
Barishkov misses with a hook
and Barishkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barishkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Puno was well out of range. Poor timing from Barishkov.#T2#
Barishkov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Puno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barishkov.
Puno throws a head kick that misses
and Barishkov counters with a nice body shot.
Puno slips a straight right by Barishkov.
Puno lands with a thumping leg kick.
Barishkov throws a chopping leg kick but Puno manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Puno dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
No joy there for Puno, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barishkov throws a body punch but Puno moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Puno tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#KD#
Puno drops Barishkov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Barishkov looks back up at him and smiles so Puno waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#
Barishkov is rocked!
Puno circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Barishkov tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Puno wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kajun Puno!
A victorious Kajun Puno thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Krug Barishkov spoke after the fight, saying 'I can't believe i didn't knock that cracker out'.
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Event:
Destiny 148: Hermano vs. Suri
Date: Apr 16, 2016 |
#R1#
A low kick from Barishkov misses
and Moon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Moon tries to move into range but Barishkov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Moon ducks under a wild hook from Barishkov.
Barishkov misses the shot to the body.
Moon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barishkov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barishkov delivers a nice body kick.
A swing and a miss from Barishkov.
Moon throws a sloppy head kick and Barishkov moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barishkov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Moon counter with a right hand.
Barishkov scores with a one two! Moon had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT2#
It looks like Monsun Moon has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moon avoids a kick to the body.
Barishkov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Barishkov misses with a straight right.
Moon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Barishkov sprawls and moves away.
Barishkov thows a leg kick but Moon checks it #TD#
and Moon counters with a single leg into guard. Barishkov didn't expect that.
Moon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moon wants to control from the top but Barishkov keeps moving.
Moon is working Barishkov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Barishkov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Moon controls the pace.
Moon working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Barishkov is trying to keep Moon in close.
Moon throwing strikes from guard but Barishkov blocks nicely. #T2#
Barishkov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Moon.
Moon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Barishkov wants to hit a switch here but Moon passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Barishkov there!
Barishkov is looking to get to half guard.
Moon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Moon tries to control but Barishkov wriggling away. #T3#
Moon throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Barishkov because Moon loaded up on that one.
Moon 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.
Moon landing shots from mount.
Moon unloads with some shots from mount but Barishkov bucks and avoids them well.
Barishkov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Barishkov keeps trying to improve his position.#T4#
Moon throwing strikes here but Barishkov is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Moon swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Barishkov is now in Moon's guard. A big mistake from Moon there, giving up the dominant position!
Moon has a closed guard, preventing Barishkov from standing up.
Barishkov wants to control from the top but Moon keeps moving. #SUB#
Moon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barishkov 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Monsun Moon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Monsun Moon's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Barishkov misses with a jab to the body
and Moon counters with a straight right hand.
Barishkov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Moon seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Krug Barishkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Moon dives in and scores a takedown into Barishkov's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barishkov has his hands on Moon's head, controlling the position.
Barishkov keeping moving, preventing Moon from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moon passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Barishkov is looking to regain half guard here but Moon keeps moving and retains side control. #T1##SUB#
Moon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Barishkov regains half guard.
Moon misses with a head shot. Barishkov uses the momentum to regain guard.
Barishkov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barishkov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Moon won't allow Barishkov to sweep him here.
Barishkov keeping moving, preventing Moon from controlling successfully.
Barishkov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Moon.
Barishkov is trying to control the position but Moon postures up.
Moon throws an elbow that misses. Barishkov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Moon's guard. Nice move by Barishkov!#REVB#
Monsun Moon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barishkov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Moon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Moon 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.#T3#
Barishkov wants to control from the top but Moon keeps moving.
Barishkov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moon is keeping the position for now.
Moon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Moon is looking for a triangle but Barishkov pushes his legs off easily.
Moon is trying to control the position but Barishkov postures up.
Moon is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Barishkov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Moon blocks a leg kick.
Nice jab there from Moon. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Moon slips a straight right by Barishkov.
Moon blocks the body kick.
Barishkov misses with a hook
and Moon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Krug Barishkov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barishkov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Barishkov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barishkov swings for the body but Moon moves out of range.
Moon swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Barishkov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barishkov throws a body punch but Moon moves out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moon avoids the body shot from Barishkov.
Moon feinted with a counter takedown.
Barishkov misses with a leg kick
and Moon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Moon seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Monsun Moon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#KD2#
Barishkov drops Moon with a beautiful combination! Moon stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Barishkov is looking for the KO!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krug Barishkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Monsun Moon'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Barishkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moon appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nice defenses there by Moon.
Moon swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Barishkov throws out a loose jab but Moon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barishkov misses with a body punch
and Moon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barishkov misses the body punch
and Moon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barishkov.
Barishkov tries to clinch but Moon is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barishkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moon was well out of range. Poor timing from Barishkov.
Moon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barishkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Moon.
Barishkov misses with the body kick
and Moon counters with a left and a right that stings Barishkov.
Barishkov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T1#
Barishkov throws a lazy head kick
and Moon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Barishkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Moon.
Moon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Barishkov lands a lovely overhand right.
Barishkov looks to land a left hand but Moon moved out of range nicely.
Barishkov swings for the body but Moon moves out of range.
Barishkov wants to clinch.
Barishkov throws a half hearted mid kick.#T2#
Barishkov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Moon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Good shot there by Barishkov.#ROC2#
Moon is rocked!
Barishkov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Oh Moon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barishkov flashes Moon a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Moon's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Moon crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Barishkov punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Krug Barishkov!
Our winner, Krug Barishkov, 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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