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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Emma Five
Date: Jul 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Dias misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barcos.
Barcos is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Barcos shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Barcos showed some decent athleticism there.
Barcos is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dias is looking to improve his position.
Barcos throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dias tries to roll over but Barcos keeps him under control.
Barcos is stalling here. Dias is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Barcos seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Dias has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Barcos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barcos manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dias's best efforts.
Dias knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Barcos on the ground.
Barcos makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Barcos.
Barcos keeping moving, preventing Dias from controlling successfully. #T1#
Dias won't allow Barcos to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barcos wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Barcos 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#
Dias tries to roll over but Barcos keeps him under control.
Barcos is trying to control the action in half guard but Dias is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Barcos sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dias defending well though.
Barcos trying to mount his opponent but Dias defends it.
Dias keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Barcos is thwarting Dias's attempts to control the position.
Barcos sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
Barcos missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
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. Barcos connects with a nice short shot to Dias's temple.
Barcos is keen to just control but Dias is a slippery customer.
Dias is trying to control but can't.
Barcos scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
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. Barcos connects with a nice short shot to Dias's temple.
Dias is refusing to be controlled, as Barcos sits in half guard.
Barcos has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at DaJet Conditioning, Transition, Escape School. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Barcos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dias's head.
Barcos is trying to control the action in half guard but Dias is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Barcos passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dias!
Dias takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T3#
Dias is looking to get to half guard.
Dias is bucking up trying to escape but Barcos cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Barcos controlling his opponent.
Dias is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Barcos lands a big shot there that rocks Dias but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Dias tries to reverse the position but Barcos maintains control.
Barcos looking to control but Dias is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Barcos lands a heavy elbow. #ROC2#
Dias is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Helder Dias has been cut.
Barcos unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Dias wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Barcos celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nicolas Barcos!
Nicolas Barcos thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Emma Four
Date: Jun 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Barcos fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
Barcos looking to score a takedown here. Michaels is defending well but Barcos drives through and ends up in Michaels's guard.
Barcos lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barcos wants to control from the top but Michaels keeps moving. #SUB#
Michaels is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barcos defends well.
Barcos landing some decent shots from guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Michaels'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.
Barcos preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Michaels working for a triangle but Barcos defends it easily.
Barcos distracts Michaels with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barcos is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Michaels working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barcos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barcos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Michaels has his foot on Barcos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barcos works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Barcos sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Michaels's guard.
Barcos working over Michaels with some ground and pound. Michaels looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Barcos takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Barcos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Barcos working over Michaels with some ground and pound. Michaels looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Barcos 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.
Barcos is thwarting Michaels's attempts to control the position.
Barcos lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Barcos lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Barcos has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Michaels is in a horrible position here. Barcos smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Michaels is desperately trying to improve his position but Barcos has a good base and remains in mount.
Barcos lands a big elbow.
Michaels tries to lock up and control but Barcos gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
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!
Barcos lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Michaels hang on?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barcos landing punches. #T2#
Michaels is looking to get to half guard.
Michaels is bucking up trying to escape but Barcos cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Barcos connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Barcos landing punches.
Michaels is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Barcos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Michaels is looking to escape.
Barcos has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at DaJet Conditioning, Transition, Escape School. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Barcos punishing his opponent with strikes.
Barcos landing strikes, looking to finish!
Michaels tries to reverse the position but Barcos maintains control.
Barcos lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Michaels can't escape the position.
Barcos putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Barcos cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Barcos lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Barcos lands a couple of good shots and Michaels has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Barcos keeps control of the position as Michaels tries to break free.
Barcos not allowing Michaels to control his hands. #T3#
Barcos throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Michaels!
Barcos looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Barcos lands shots from the back.
Barcos lands a shot to the head.
You can see the frustration on Michaels's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Barcos scores with punches and elbows.
Barcos lands punches and elbows. #ROC2#
Michaels is rocked!
Michaels tries to escape but Barcos has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Michaels is trying to remain composed but Barcos is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Oh Michaels is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barcos looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barcos lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Barcos lands a massive shot to the side of Michaels 's head and he's out cold! Barcos jumps to his feet and milks the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Nicolas Barcos!
A relieved looking Nicolas Barcos 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:
Emma Three
Date: May 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Barcos fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Barcos drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Barcos throws a big right hand that misses.
Sonnen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barcos.
Sonnen trying to keep a closed guard but Barcos is proving a slippery customer.
Barcos trying to control but Sonnen is working from the bottom.
Barcos with a nice head shot there.
Barcos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barcos trying to control the position from guard on top but Sonnen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sonnen trying to control the position.
Barcos landing with the ground and pound.
Barcos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Barcos lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Barcos's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Sonnen looking for a guillotine here but Barcos defends easily.
Sonnen keeping moving, preventing Barcos from controlling successfully.
Barcos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barcos throwing strikes from guard but Sonnen blocks nicely.
Barcos with a nice head shot there.
Barcos working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Barcos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sonnen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barcos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sonnen works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Barcos is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Sonnen has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Barcos is looking to defend but Sonnen has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Barcos! Sonnen pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Barcos taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dao Sonnen!
Dao Sonnen retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath Dao Sonnen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Emma One
Date: May 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Barcos shoots in but Randy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Randy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barcos.
Randy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL#
Barcos gets tackled into the cage by Randy. Randy maintains the clinch.
Randy struggles to land a body shot inside as Barcos controls his hands.
Randy gets underhooks to prevent Barcos's takedown attempt.
Randy misses with a punch on the inside.
Barcos drops down looking for an ankle pick but Randy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tessin Randy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicolas Barcos.
Randy's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Randy duly obliges.
Nicolas Barcos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Barcos closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Randy is trying to buck Barcos off.
Barcos throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Barcos working the head and body with strikes.
Barcos landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Randy is trying to buck Barcos off.
Barcos is working Randy over with some ground and pound from side control.
Barcos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Randy is trying to escape the position but Barcos is controlling the position.
Randy takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Randy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Barcos on the ground.
Barcos cracks Randy with a big elbow. #ROC2#
Randy is rocked!
Randy takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Oh Randy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barcos scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Randy is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Barcos can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nicolas Barcos!
An out of breath Nicolas Barcos thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Tessin Randy stepped up to the mic, saying 'I felt bad for the man! '.
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Event:
USFC 114
Date: Apr 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Barcos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wilkinson stuffs the takedown attempt from Barcos. Barcos gets slowly back to his feet.
Wilkinson cracks Barcos with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Barcos takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wilkinson lands a nice shot that snaps Barcos's head back.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Barcos.
Wilkinson throwing a counter right hand but Barcos manages to avoid it.
Barcos with a poor takedown
and Wilkinson counters with a stiff right hand.
Rashad Wilkinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicolas Barcos.
A punch lands to the side of Barcos 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wilkinson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Barcos closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Barcos fails with a takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilkinson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And Barcos tries to counter it with a takedown but Wilkinson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Wilkinson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wilkinson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wilkinson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barcos manages to avoid it.
Good shot there by Wilkinson.#ROC#
Barcos is rocked!
Wilkinson leaves Barcos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1#
Wilkinson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Barcos.
Wilkinson connects with a right hand. Barcos shakes it off.#KD#
Wilkinson bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Barcos! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Barcos is still in real trouble! Can Wilkinson finish him?
Wilkinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barcos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wilkinson advances to half guard.
Barcos 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilkinson is pressing down on Barcos's thigh, looking to free his foot. Barcos is holding on for now.
Barcos seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB#
Wilkinson seems to be working for a kimura but Barcos defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilkinson wants to pass to mount but Barcos is defending the position.
Barcos trying to hold on to Wilkinson's head to control him but Wilkinson postures up.
Wilkinson is keen to just control but Barcos is a slippery customer.
Barcos wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Wilkinson works his way into side control.
Barcos is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Wilkinson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Barcos knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Wilkinson tries for a kimura but Barcos is defending well.
Barcos regains half guard.
Barcos works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wilkinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Barcos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilkinson pushes down on Barcos's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Wilkinson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T3#
Wilkinson trying to control the action but Barcos is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Wilkinson is looking for a kimura here.
Barcos works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wilkinson tries to free his leg and advance position but Barcos is retaining full guard.
Barcos wants to sweep but no luck.
Wilkinson trying to control but Barcos is working from the bottom.
Barcos looking to control.
Barcos has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Barcos wants to sweep here but Wilkinson controlling him for the moment. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wilkinson postures up.
Wilkinson wants to pass the guard but Barcos is keeping the position.
Wilkinson forces his way into half guard.
Wilkinson is looking to advance position but Barcos won't allow it.
Barcos punching from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilkinson tries to pass to full mount but Barcos defends it.
Barcos is staying active underneath Wilkinson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Barcos wants to improve his position but Wilkinson is controlling well.
Wilkinson is trying to control. Barcos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Barcos tries to roll over but Wilkinson keeps him under control.
Barcos slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rashad Wilkinson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Barcos shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wilkinson pinned against the cage. Wilkinson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Barcos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wilkinson swivels and escapes.
Wilkinson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nicolas Barcos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilkinson slaps away a takedown attempt from Barcos, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rashad Wilkinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicolas Barcos.
Barcos will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wilkinson lands with a nice combination. Barcos backs away looking to recover.#CUT#
It looks like Nicolas Barcos has been cut.#KD#
Wilkinson moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Barcos goes down! Can Wilkinson finish him!?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilkinson passes Barcos's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wilkinson tries to pass to full mount but Barcos defends it. #SUB#
Wilkinson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Barcos defends it well.
Wilkinson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Barcos!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Wilkinson punching from mount but Barcos doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Wilkinson moves to take his opponent's back. #SUB#
Barcos showing good submission defense here.
#T1#
Barcos looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Wilkinson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Barcos defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Wilkinson has the hooks in. Barcos is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Barcos showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Wilkinson tightening his grip on Barcos, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Wilkinson is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Barcos has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Barcos is trying to defend against the choke here but Wilkinson has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Wilkinson Tightens the hold and Barcos taps out furiously! Wilkinson displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rashad Wilkinson!
After winning the bout, Rashad Wilkinson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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