 |
Play
by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
|
Event:
AFC 22
Date: Sep 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Barra takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pasquale Barra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barra moves away from the strike by Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Yamaguchi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yamaguchi takes one to the side of the head.
Yamaguchi scores with a punch to the head.
Yamaguchi connects with a body shot.
Yamaguchi's coach down at Better Alternative ($800/week) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Yamaguchi's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A jab from Barra misses.
Yamaguchi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamaguchi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yamaguchi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barra's hands.#T1#
Barra avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Barra wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barra takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Barra bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Yamaguchi's head backwards.
Barra throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barra lands with a hook. Yamaguchi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Yamaguchi shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Barra eats them both and turns towards Yamaguchi to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T2#
Yamaguchi looks to land a combination but Barra avoids it well.
Barra throws a jab but it's blocked by Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi throws out a counter right but Barra avoids it with no problem.
Barra looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Yamaguchi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barra moves away.
Barra is looking to clinch but Yamaguchi is avoiding it.
Decent striking displayed by Yamaguchi there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barra wants to clinch up but Yamaguchi keeps it at a distance.
Barra takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Yamaguchi throws a body punch but Barra moves out of range.
Barra jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
A combination from Yamaguchi does no damage.
Yamaguchi throws an off balance right hand
and Barra counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barra takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A jab from Yamaguchi finds it's way through Barra's defenses.
Yamaguchi misses the jab.
It looked like Barra wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barra throws a looping overhand right but Yamaguchi ducks down to avoid it.
Barra walks into a jab.
Barra throws a hook but Yamaguchi blocks it.
A countering left hand to the body from Yamaguchi misses.#T4#
Barra takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Yamaguchi defending well as Barra loads up on a big left hand.
Yamaguchi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barra has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Barra there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD2#
Yamaguchi lands a big right hand that sends Barra crashing to the mat! Yamaguchi stays standing though and waves Barra back to his feet!#ROC2#
Barra is rocked!
Yamaguchi misses with a wild combination.
Oh Barra is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#KD2#
Yamaguchi drops Barra with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Barra looks back up at him and smiles so Yamaguchi waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Yamaguchi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barra counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daiki Yamaguchi 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#
Barra throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barra seems to have got his legs back now.
Barra cracks Yamaguchi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Yamaguchi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barra stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Barra lands an overhand right.
Yamaguchi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Barra takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Barra is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamaguchi works Barra's body with a nice hook.
Barra misses with a lunging right hand
and Yamaguchi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
No joy there for Yamaguchi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T1#
Barra misses with an uppercut
and Yamaguchi counters with a nice uppercut.
Barra throws a jab when Yamaguchi was well out of range.
Yamaguchi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barra fails in his attempt to clinch.
Good exchange - Yamaguchi coming out on top.
Yamaguchi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#ROC2#
Barra is rocked!
Pasquale Barra is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barra misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yamaguchi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#KD2#
Yamaguchi lands a left and a right that send Barra crashing to the mat, dazed. Yamaguchi thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Oh Barra is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yamaguchi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barra takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Yamaguchi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barra seems to have got his legs back now.
Yamaguchi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barra throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yamaguchi counters with a nice body shot.
Barra walks into a straight right hand from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi cracks Barra with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Barra tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Yamaguchi pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Barra is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daiki Yamaguchi!
Daiki Yamaguchi really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Voodoo Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Pasquale Barra was interviewed post fight and said 'T'accid a famigl'.
|
|
|
|
Event:
AFC 20
Date: Sep 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Date lands a jab to the nose.
We've been informed that Date 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.
Date tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barra was well out of range. Poor timing from Date.
Barra looks to land a left hand but Date moved out of range nicely.
Barra fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Date on the side of the head.
Barra wants to clinch up but Date keeps it at a distance.
Barra tries to clinch but Date is having none of it. #CL#
Date tries to keep at a distance but Barra has taken the fight into the clinch.
Barra comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Date blocks an uppercut.
Date blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Date fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Date misses with some punches.
Barra pushes off an throws an elbow but Date leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Barra pushes off an throws an elbow but Date leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Barra lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Date lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barra backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice left hand lands by Date.
Date lands a left hand.
Barra throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#T1#
Barra blocking some punches.
Our sources have told us that Barra has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Barra working aggressively here.
Date is trying to break the clinch but Barra has him pressed against the cage.
Date tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Date lands with a light punch inside.
Date struggles to land a body shot inside as Barra controls his hands.
Date dodges an elbow strike from Barra.
Barra tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Date throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Date fails to land.
Date tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Date throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barras head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Date.
Date blocking some punches.
Date working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Date misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Date fails to land.
Date misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2##BC2#
Date's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Date walks into a stiff left hand from Barra.
Barra walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barra throws a jab but it's blocked by Date.
Date darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Date displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barra throws out the jab.
Date defending well as Barra loads up on a big left hand.
Date steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Barra.
Barra tries to close the distance and clinch up but Date swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Barra closes the distance and pushes Date back into the cage.
Barra fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Date misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Date.
A short body shot lands from Date as the two fighters clinch.
Barra fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barra working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Date tries to throw a body punch but Barra avoids it by throwing Date back against the cage. #BC2#
Date breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3#
Barra tries to clinch up but Date circles away and keeps his distance.
Date is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Barra drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Barra throws a body shot but no joy.
Barra tries to clinch up but Date circles away and keeps his distance.
Date uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barra looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Date moves into range and connects with a jab.
Date lands an overhand right.
Nice cross by Date.#CL#
Barra has managed to clinch.
Barra pushes Date back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Date's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Date wants to break free but Barra has control.
Date swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Date has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T4#
Date swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barra lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Barra.
Barra swings wildly with an uppercut but Date uses good head movement to avoid it.
Date swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barra lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Date misses with the head strike.
Date looking to stall.
Barra misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barra scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Date swings wildly with an uppercut but Barra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Date has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#BC2#
Date breaks the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Barra takes the fight into the clinch.
Barra misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lee Date will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Barra is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Date wants to counter the offense by Barra and move into the clinch position.
Date with a hook.
Barra steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Date.
Barra tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Date throws a body punch but Barra moves out of range.
Barra was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barra lands with a cross.
Barra avoids the body shot from Date.
Pasquale Barra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barra tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barra misses with a looping left.
Barra tries to clinch but Date moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barra tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Date manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barra drops his hands momentarily and Date takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Barra wants to clinch.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Barra.
A little feinted left hand from Barra on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Date jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barra wants to clinch up but Date keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Barra fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Date, pushing him back against the cage.
Barra misses with a punch on the inside.
Barra misses with some punches.
A short right from Barra.
Barra lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Date backwards.
Date goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Date blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Date lands a hook that snaps the head of Barra backwards.
Barra swings wildly with an uppercut but Date uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Date escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barra gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Date.
Barra wants to clinch up but Date keeps it at a distance.
Barra tries to close the distance and clinch but Date swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
Date circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barra tries to clinch there but Date circles away.
Barra tries to clinch there but Date circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Date.
Barra takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Barra drops his hands momentarily and Date takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Date avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Date is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Date has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good standup being displayed there by Barra as he connects with a hook.
Date cracks Barra with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Date scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barra on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Date connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barra. Barra circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Barra tries to clinch up.
Date takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Date misses with a wild combination.
A counter left hand to the body from Barra misses its target.#T3#
Date scores with a nice right hand.
Barra tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Date was well out of range. Poor timing from Barra.
Date lands a nice looking body shot.
#CL#
Barra closes the distance and clinches.
Date just leaning against Barra, taking a breather.
Barra misses with the head strike.
Date tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Date swings wildly with an uppercut but Barra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barra fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Barra.
Date dodges an elbow strike from Barra.
Good body shot from Date.
Date blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barra prevents a body shot from Date.
Barra throws an elbow that misses.
#T4#
Date blocks an uppercut.
Date lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barra backwards.
Date blocks an uppercut.
Barra working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Date has a couple of punches blocked by Barra.
A short uppercut from Date.
A head punch on the inside from Date fails to land.
Date blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Date tries a body shot but Barra blocks it.
Date working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Barra fails to land.
Date lands a nice shot to the body.
Barra fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Date tries to stall but Barra uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Barra lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Date lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Date.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Date showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Date just misses with a punch to the body.
Barra tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barra tries to clinch but Date is having none of it. #CL#
Barra closes the distance and clinches.
Date throws a punch but it's blocked by Barra.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Date.
Barra blocks an uppercut.
Date softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Barra.
Date lands with a left to the head.
Date lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barra backwards.
Barra fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barra lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Date breaks from the clinch.
Date misses with a body shot.
Date lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Date throws an overhand right that lands on Barra's shoulder, as Barra tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Date misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Barra misses the target.
Date misses the jab.
Barra tries to clinch but Date moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Date.
Barra tries to clinch but Date is having none of it.
Date steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Barra.
Date scores with a three punch combo!
Barra tries to close the distance and clinch up but Date swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Date fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barra manages to avoid it.
Barra slips under a jab from Date.
Lee Date seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Date fails to land with a series of punches.
Barra walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Date circles away from the clinch attempt.
Date keeps the fight on the outside.
Date thuds his right hand into Barra's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Barra uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Date.
Date displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barra throws out the jab. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barra takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Barra is looking to clinch.
Date moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Barra wants to clinch up but Date keeps it at a distance.
Barra tries to clinch up.
Date lands with a hook. Barra tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Barra tries to clinch but Date is having none of it.
Date needs to keep his hands up - Barra had a free shot at his head there.
Barra doesn't manage to clinch there - Date circles away.
Date connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Barra takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Barra looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Barra looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Barra wants to clinch.#T3#
Date keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CL#
Barra clinches up against the cage.
Date misses with the head strike.
Barra misses with some punches.
Barra swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pasquale Barra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barra fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lee Date is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Barra blocking some punches.
Date misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barra throws a head punch that misses.
Date blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Date blocks an uppercut.
Date blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
Date lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barra backwards.
Date blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Date blocks an uppercut.
Date blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barra pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Date throws a punch but it's blocked by Barra.
Date blocking some punches.
Date blocks the elbow strike.
Barra misses with the head strike.
Barra fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barra working aggressively here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee Date comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Date winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Date!
In defeat, Pasquale Barra stepped up to the mic, saying 'T'accid a famigl'.
|
|
|
|
Event:
AFC 16
Date: Aug 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Mayhem showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barra.
Barra sets himself, and Mayhem steps forward looking for the clinch! Barra avoids it this time.
Nice defenses there by Mayhem.
Barra misses with a series of wild punches.
Mayhem wants to counter the offense by Barra and move into the clinch position.
Mayhem defending well as Barra loads up on a big left hand.
Mayhem tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Mayhem gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Barra misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barra prevents a takedown attempt there.
A head punch on the inside from Barra fails to land.
Barra lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD2#
Mayhem manages to pull guard.
#T1#
Barra wanted to stand there but Mayhem had control of the position.
Mayhem looking for a sweep. Not yet Mayhem, not yet.
Mayhem lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Mayhem postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mayhem distracts Barra with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Barra knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mayhem on the ground.
Mayhem throws a big right hand that misses.
Barra working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mayhem.
Barra being controlled here, momentarily.
Mayhem postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mayhem has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Mayhem wants to pass the guard but Barra is keeping the position.
Mayhem working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mayhem sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mayhem won't allow Barra to get back to his feet.
Mayhem postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3#
Mayhem throws a big elbow that misses.
Mayhem sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Barra's guard.
Mayhem wants to control but Barra is keeping him busy.
Mayhem winds up and cracks Barra with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Barra blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mayhem.
Mayhem working Barra over with strikes.
My spies in CT + BJJ & Wrestling sparring gym inform me that Mayhem has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
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. Mayhem connects with a nice short shot to Barra's temple.
Mayhem content to control rather than advance.
Ground and pound from Mayhem.
Mayhem content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4#
Mayhem scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Barra looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Mayhem winds up and cracks Barra with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mayhem winds up and cracks Barra with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mayhem looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Barra with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mayhem working the head and body with strikes.
Mayhem is controlling the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mayhem wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barra keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Mayhem dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Barra throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Mayhem counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Barra taking some punishment here, with Mayhem in his half guard.
Mayhem controlling the action here.
Bryan Mayhem 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. Mayhem connects with a nice short shot to Barra's temple.
Mayhem throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mayhem stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayhem 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.
Mayhem drops an elbow to the side of Barra's head. #T1#
Mayhem is nestled in close to Barra, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mayhem throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Barra on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Barra tries to get out of the position.
Barra blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mayhem.
Mayhem has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mayhem lands a nice short elbow.
Mayhem landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mayhem looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mayhem scoring with strikes to the body and head. #ROC2#
Barra is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mayhem lands a big elbow - Barra 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 Mayhem!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bryan Mayhem!
Bryan Mayhem is the new light heavyweight champion!
Bryan Mayhem managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Irish Collar & Elbow Nutrition and Laundry, into his post fight interview.
Pasquale Barra was interviewed post fight and said 'T'accid a famigl'.
|
|
|
|
Event:
AFC 12
Date: Jul 16, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Barra forces Svenson back against the cage and clinches.
Barra misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barra lands an elbow inside. #CUT#
It looks like Thor Svenson has been cut.
Barra misses with a hook from the clinch.
Svenson misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Svenson.
Svenson stalling against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Svenson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Svenson lands with a right to the head.
Svenson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Svenson lands with a short shot to the head.
Barra gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Svenson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Svenson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barra's elbow.
The referee is keeping an eye on Svenson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Barra misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Svenson scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Barra blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Svenson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Barra pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Barra gets through Svenson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Svenson scores with a shoulder strike.
Svenson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barra throws a head punch that misses.
Barra lands with a light punch inside.
Barra avoiding damage as Svenson throws knees to the body.
Barra misses with the head strike.
Barra gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Svenson lands a left hand.
Svenson misses with some punches.
Svenson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Svenson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Svenson trying to land knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barra fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Svenson working aggressively here.
Barra looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Barra lands with a short shot to the head.
Barra lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
Barra lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barra working aggressively here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Barra. #CUT#
That has opened up Thor Svenson's cut even more.
Svenson pushes Barra back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barra tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barra lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Svenson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barra backwards.
Barra blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Barra throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Barra lands an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Svenson blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Svenson.
Svenson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barra misses with the head strike.
Barra misses with some punches.
Svenson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barra fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barra misses with a punch on the inside.
#T3#
Svenson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barra lands a right hand.
Svenson blocks an uppercut.
Svenson misses with a knee to the head.
Svenson misses with a punch on the inside.
Svenson lands a hook that snaps the head of Barra backwards.
Barra blocking some punches.
Barra tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Svenson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barra avoids it.
Barra misses with a punch on the inside.
Svenson blocks an uppercut.
Svenson misses with a knee to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Barra throws an elbow but misses.
Svenson tries to work over Barra's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Svenson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Barra misses with the head strike.
Barra lands with a right to the head.
Barra lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barra misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Barra lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Svenson struggles to land a body shot inside as Barra controls his hands.
Svenson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Barra.
Svenson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Svenson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Svenson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barra lands a nice elbow. #CUT#
The cut above Thor Svenson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Svenson blocks an elbow strike.
Barra misses with an elbow over the top.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barra. #ROC#
Svenson is rocked!
Barra misses with a punch on the inside.
Svenson is still on wobbly legs! Can Barra finish him?
Svenson misses with the head strike.
Barra swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Svenson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barra backwards.
Svenson seems to have recovered his senses.
Svenson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barras head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Svenson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Svenson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Svenson blocks an elbow strike from Barra.
Barra tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pasquale Barra dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thor Svenson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Svenson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Barra on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Barra clinches with his opponent.
Barra misses with some punches.
Barra throws a punch but it's blocked by Svenson.
Svenson trying to control the position but instead, Barra has worked for underhooks and has pushed Svenson into the cage.
Barra misses with some punches.
Barra misses with the head strike.
Barra misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barra lands a right hand that snaps the head of Svenson backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barra.
A short left from Barra.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Barra.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Barra.
Barra lands a damaging elbow.
Barra tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barra creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Barra is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Svenson can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barra misses with some punches.
#T1#
Barra blocking some punches.
Barra working aggressively here.
Svenson has a couple of punches blocked by Barra.
A short right from Barra.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barra.
Barra lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Svenson to his knees! Barra keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pasquale Barra!
Pasquale Barra decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
|
|
|
|
Event:
AFC9
Date: Jun 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Barra takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Barra's coach down at The Factory was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Barra's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Barra showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barra.
Vovchanchyn is looking for a counter combo.
Vovchanchyn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Barra ducks under a wild hook from Vovchanchyn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barra throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Barra looks to move away, Vovchanchyn throws a big counter combo but Barra just gets out of the way.
Vovchanchyn ducks under a wild hook from Barra.
Vovchanchyn swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Barra throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Barra throws a shot from downtown. Vovchanchyn moves away and avoids it.
Barra misses with a looping right.
Barra avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barra scores with a nice head shot.
Vovchanchyn moves away from the strike by Barra. #T2#
Vovchanchyn takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vovchanchyn misses with a double jab.
It seemed like Barra was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vovchanchyn blocks a jab.
Vovchanchyn appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Barra.
Vovchanchyn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vovchanchyn throws a jab but it's blocked by Barra.
A big left from Barra misses.
Barra missing with a left hand there. Vovchanchyn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Barra throws a jab but it's blocked by Vovchanchyn.
A little feinted left hand from Vovchanchyn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Barra 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.
Barra steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vovchanchyn.
Barra misses with a lunging right hand
and Vovchanchyn counters with a nice uppercut.
Pasquale Barra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barra dips to his left and cracks Vovchanchyn with an uppercut!
Vovchanchyn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barra.
Vovchanchyn swings widly with a right hand
and Barra counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vovchanchyn ducks under a wild hook from Barra.#T4#
Barra misses with an uppercut.
Vovchanchyn appears to be looking for a big counter.
Vovchanchyn slips under a jab.
Vovchanchyn throwing a counter right hand but Barra manages to avoid it.
Vovchanchyn slips a straight right by Barra.
Vovchanchyn walks into a stiff left hand from Barra.
Barra misses with a left hand
and Vovchanchyn counters with a straight right hand.
Vovchanchyn misses with a shot to the body
and Barra cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barra throws an off balance right hand
and Vovchanchyn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vovchanchyn punishes Barra's body with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pasquale Barra will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Vovchanchyn throws a right hand that Barra ducks under and follows up with a left that Barra also avoids with ease.
Barra appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Vovchanchyn lands the left hand.
Barra fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vovchanchyn on the side of the head.
Barra throws a jab when Vovchanchyn was well out of range.
It looked like Vovchanchyn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pasquale Barra seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vovchanchyn moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barra misses with a straight right.
Vovchanchyn is looking for a counter combo.
Barra missing with a left hand there. Vovchanchyn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vovchanchyn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barra throws out the jab. #T1#
Barra tests Vovchanchyn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barra digs a good hook to Vovchanchyn's body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Barra throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barra misses the jab.
Barra misses the jab.
A lazy left from Barra finds it's target.#T2#
Barra looks to throw the jab but Vovchanchyn is out of range.
Remy Vovchanchyn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barra uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vovchanchyn.
Barra slips under a jab from Vovchanchyn.
Barra throws a looping overhand right but Vovchanchyn ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Vovchanchyn was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Barra throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vovchanchyn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barra throws a looping overhand right but Vovchanchyn ducks down to avoid it.
Vovchanchyn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from Barra does it's job there.#T3#
Barra throws a body shot but no joy.
As Barra backs away, Vovchanchyn returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A left lands for Barra.
Vovchanchyn throws a series of punches but Barra avoids them all with ease.
Barra throws a hook but Vovchanchyn blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Vovchanchyn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Vovchanchyn might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Barra uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Vovchanchyn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T4#
Barra lands a body shot.
Vovchanchyn slips a jab from Barra.
Vovchanchyn misses with a lunging right hand
and Barra connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barra scores with a jab. Vovchanchyn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Barra throws a sloppy body shot
and Vovchanchyn counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vovchanchyn throws a leg kick
and Barra counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pasquale Barra showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Vovchanchyn takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Barra looks to throw the jab but Vovchanchyn is out of range.
Barra throws a jab when Vovchanchyn was well out of range.
Vovchanchyn falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barra counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Barra has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vovchanchyn defending well as Barra loads up on a big left hand.
Vovchanchyn misses with a low kick.
#T1#
Barra blocks a jab.
Vovchanchyn fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Barra is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barra! But no joy.
A big right from Barra misses.
Barra avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barra swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vovchanchyn.#T2#
Vovchanchyn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barra.
Barra stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vovchanchyn misses with a body punch
and Barra counters with a straight right hand.
Barra darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Vovchanchyn misses with a wild combination.
Vovchanchyn misses with a series of wild punches.
#T3#
Barra rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vovchanchyn counters with a stiff right hand.
Vovchanchyn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barra counters with a stiff right hand.
A swing and a miss from Barra.
Vovchanchyn is looking to counter punch.
Remy Vovchanchyn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vovchanchyn slips under a jab.
Vovchanchyn looks to land a right hand but Barra moved out of range.
Barra connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vovchanchyn. Vovchanchyn circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T4#
Barra tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vovchanchyn was well out of range. Poor timing from Barra.
Vovchanchyn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vovchanchyn getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vovchanchyn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A slow jab from Barra misses its intended target.
Vovchanchyn connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barra. Barra circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vovchanchyn throws a series of punches but Barra avoids them all with ease.
Vovchanchyn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barra.
A little feinted left hand from Vovchanchyn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pasquale Barra comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Barra has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pasquale Barra!
Pasquale Barra 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.
|
|
|
|
Event:
AFC6
Date: Jun 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Date throws a hook but Barra blocks it.
Barra swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Date looks to throw the jab but Barra is out of range.
Date tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Barra counters with a nice body shot.
Lee Date seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Date misses with a hook
and Barra counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Date scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Date looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Date tries to clinch but Barra is having none of it.
Date wants to clinch but Barra slips to the side
and Date takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Date closes the distance looking to clinch
and Barra cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barra scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Barra connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Date's hands.#T1#
Date lands a jab.
Barra keeps the fight on the outside.
A little feinted left hand from Barra on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Date throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barra misses with a hook.
Date moves in looking to clinch but Barra pushes him off.
Date looks to clinch
and Barra counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Date has closed the distance and engaged Barra in a clinch.
#BC#
Barra's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Date darts in trying to clinch
and Barra counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2#
Date moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Barra's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2#
Barra is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Barra is trying to break the clinch but Date has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Barra escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Date tries to clinch up.
Date is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Date misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Date uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barra.
Date moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Date displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barra throws out the jab.
Barra circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barra keeps the fight on the outside.
Barra was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Date tries to clinch up.
Barra swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Barra throws a hook but Date blocks it.
Date tries to clinch but Barra is having none of it.
A little feinted left hand from Barra on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Date tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Barra cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Date moves out of range as Barra strikes.
Barra throws a shot from downtown. Date moves away and avoids it.
Date looks to score with a jab to the body but Barra is just out of range.
It looked like Barra wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barra definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Barra on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Date looks to land a left hand but Barra moved out of range nicely.
Date misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like Barra wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fighters circle momentarily. Barra darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Date takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Barra connects with a jab.
Barra scores with a jab to the jaw.
Date gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Barra.
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!
Barra circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Barra to counter with a crisp jab.
Date slips a straight right by Barra.
Barra looks to throw the jab but Date is out of range.
Barra steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Date.
Barra throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pasquale Barra 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#
Date tries to clinch up.
Barra looks to land a left hand but Date moved out of range nicely.
Date tries to clinch but Barra moves out of range.
Date misses with an uppercut
and Barra counters with a stiff right hand.
Date throws a body shot but no joy.
Date throws a lazy uppercut
and Date takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barra takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Date ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barra has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Date finds it's way round the side to connect with Barra's head.
Date tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barra is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Date tries to clinch but Barra moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Date.
An attempted straight right counter from Barra misses the target.#T1#
Date tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Barra makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Date wants to clinch
and Barra counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barra is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Date.
Date tries to clinch but Barra moves out of range.
Barra looks to land a left hand but Date moved out of range nicely.
Date darts in trying to clinch
and Barra counters with a nice body shot. #T2#
Date tries to clinch up but Barra circles away and keeps his distance.
Date throws a hook but Barra blocks it.
Barra swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barra circles away from the clinch attempt.
Date blocks a jab.
A jab from Barra misses.
Barra takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Barra is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Date can do to turn this around?
Date tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barra swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Barra wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Date misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barra.
Barra throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Date misses the jab.
It looked like Barra was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Date.
Date misses with a body punch
and Date takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barra keeps the fight on the outside.#T3#
Date throws a poor cross that misses
and Barra counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Barra lands a lovely overhand right.
Date throws a big shot that misses.
Date tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barra was well out of range. Poor timing from Date.
Date tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Barra cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Date swings widly with a right hand
and Barra connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice straight punches there by Date. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Date.
Barra moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Barra ducks under a wild hook from Date.#T4#
Date tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Date darts in trying to clinch
and Barra counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barra fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barra throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Date tries to clinch up.
Date takes one to the side of the head.
Barra bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Date misses with a hook.
Barra throws a body punch but Date moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pasquale Barra dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Date misses with a wild body shot.
Date tries to clinch
and Barra counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barra throws the left hand but Date avoids the punch easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Date looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Date tries to close the distance and clinch but Barra swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Date misses with a body shot
and Barra counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Date wants to clinch up but Barra keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Date throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barra sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Date connects with a body shot that sends Barra's belly button to the back.
Barra circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barra appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Barra misses with a looping right.#T1#
Date fails with an attempt to clinch.
Date slips under a jab from Barra.
Date lands with a hook. Barra tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Barra takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Date has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Date tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barra manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Date is looking to clinch but Barra is avoiding it.
A little feinted left hand from Barra on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Barra misses with an uppercut. Date saw that one coming.
Date misses with a hook.
Barra takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Date is looking to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Barra on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Date doesn't manage to clinch there - Barra circles away.
Lee Date has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Date tries to clinch but Barra moves away
and Barra counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Date thinking.
Barra ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Date throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barra bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Date's head backwards.
Barra moves out of range as Date strikes.
Date connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Date looks to clinch
and Barra counters with a straight right hand.
Barra keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barra swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pasquale Barra is winning the standup battle so far.
Date tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barra paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barra avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T3#
Date scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Date lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barra at a distance.
Date misses with a right hand
and Barra counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Date closes the distance but Barra moves to the side
enabling Barra to counter with a crisp jab.
Barra cracks Date with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Barra throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Date throws a good cross that connects.
Date slips under a jab from Barra.
Date wants to clinch
and Barra counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Barra takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Date tries to clinch
enabling Barra to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barra cracks a nice hook into Date's ribs.
Nice defenses there by Barra.
Barra throwing a counter right hand but Date manages to avoid it.
Date wants to clinch but Barra slips to the side
and Barra counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Date finds it's way through Barra's defenses.
Date misses the body punch
and Barra counters with a nice uppercut.
Barra missing with a left hand there. Date was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Date getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL2#
Date gets a clinch. #BC#
Barra manages to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pasquale Barra.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Barra, 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pasquale Barra!
Pasquale Barra retains his light heavyweight title!
Pasquale Barra spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
|
|
|
|
Event:
AFC3
Date: May 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Savage will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A big left from Savage misses.
Savage takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd cheers as Barra lands an impressive looking overhand right. Savage doesn't seem phased though.
Barra darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Savage is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barra sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Barra 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.
Barra clobbers Savage with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Barra lands with an uppercut that bounces Savage off the cage and back into range.
Savage takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Barra's coach down at The Factory was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Barra's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Savage misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice cross by Barra.
Savage looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pasquale Barra is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barra cracks Savage with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A lazy body kick from Savage
and Barra counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#
Savage is rocked!
Savage shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Barra makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd cheers as Barra lands an impressive looking overhand right. Savage doesn't seem phased though.
Oh Savage is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barra knocks out Savage with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Barra before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Barra picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pasquale Barra!
Pasquale Barra is the new light heavyweight champion!
Pasquale Barra 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.
|
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Barra avoids the body shot from One.
#CL#
One moves into the clinch successfully.
One blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barra misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barra swings away with an uppercut that misses.
One misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barra throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from One - that landed with a thud.
One lands a shot to the body.
Barra lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from One.
One misses with a punch to the body.
Barra lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Barra swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barra throws a punch but it's blocked by One.
Barra misses with some punches.
Barra lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of One backwards.
Barra blocks a body shot from One.
Barra throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barra.
Barra blocks a body shot from One. #T1#
Still in the clinch, One scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barra misses with the head strike.
One lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barra backwards.
Barra fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barra misses with an elbow strike.
One misses with a shot to the kidneys.
One can't find room to land a body shot as Barra controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for One.
Barra has a couple of punches blocked by One.
One lands a shoulder strike.
One struggles to land a body shot inside as Barra controls his hands.
Barra misses with a punch on the inside.
One lands a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barra.
One blocks a punch to the side of the head.
One lands a shoulder strike.
Barra working aggressively here.
One gets through Barra's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barra has a couple of punches blocked by One.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
One pushes Barra back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T2#
One blocking some punches.
Barra misses with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for One.
One is leaning against Barra and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Barra looks winded!
One goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
One lands with a left to the head.
One looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Barra looks to throw an elbow but misses.
One is working Barra over against the cage.
Barra lands a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from One.
One lands a left hand.
One throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barras head.
One is working Barra over against the cage.
One lands a hook that snaps the head of Barra backwards.
One lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barra backwards.
One misses with a shot to the kidneys.
One misses with a shot to the kidneys.
One blocks a punch to the side of the head.
One lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
A shot in the inside from One.
One lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barra prevents a body shot from One.
One is working Barra over against the cage.
One tries a body shot but Barra blocks it.
One misses with a body punch.
One lands a body punch.
One tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barra's elbow.
One lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short uppercut from One.
A body shot lands from One.
One lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
One lands on the inside with an uppercut.
One lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from One.
One lands a hook that snaps the head of Barra backwards.
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!
One tries to work over Barra's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by One.
One makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
One misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from One.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, One creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
One escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
One lands a jab to Barra's midsection.
One changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
One works Barra's body with a nice hook.
Barra on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL#
One has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
One breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Barra gets tackled into the cage by One. One maintains the clinch.
One tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, One creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
One lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barra.
One lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barra backwards.
A short right from One.
One tries to throw a body punch but Barra avoids it by throwing One back against the cage.
One presses Barra against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonnhy One dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
One has closed the distance and engaged Barra in a clinch.
Barra lands an elbow inside.
One tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
One blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barra tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
One works on Barra's body with a couple of short punches.
One tries to work over Barra's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
One presses Barra against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Barra misses with a short punch on the inside.
One tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barra's elbow.
One lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barra backwards.
Barra's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from One.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
One lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for One.
One pushes Barra back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Barra tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barra is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
One blocking some punches.
Barra misses with the head strike.
#T1#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from One.
One stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
One lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barra backwards.
One scores with a nice hook to the head.
One is working Barra over against the cage.
One is trying to drag Barra to the mat but Barra just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
One can't find room to land a body shot as Barra controls the action.
Barra takes a shot to the head.
One is leaning against Barra and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jonnhy One has scored more points in the clinch so far.
One is working Barra over against the cage.
One misses with a body punch.
One lands a body punch.
One lands with a short punch from the clinch.
One tries to throw a body punch but Barra avoids it by throwing One back against the cage.
Barra prevents a body shot from One.
Barra throws a head punch that misses.
One lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Barra or not. #T2#
One pushes Barra back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from One.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
One pushes Barra back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barra blocks a body shot from One.
A short right hand to the side of the head by One.
Barra swings away with an uppercut that misses.
One is leaning against Barra and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for One.
One digs a right hand into Barra's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Barra's gas tank.
A shot in the inside from One.
One misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from One as the two fighters clinch.
One lands a hook to the side of the head.
One makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
One lands with a short head shot on the inside.
One lands with a left to the head.
One lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barra backwards.
One lands a right hand. #T3#
One lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by One.
Nice body punch from One.
Barra working aggressively here.
One gets through Barra's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
One is leaning against Barra and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
One lands with a light punch inside.
One lands with a light punch inside.
One lands a body punch.
One misses with a hook to the ribs.
One lands an uppercut.
One working some nice short punches in the clinch.
One is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barra can do to turn this around?
Barra blocks a body shot from One.
One goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
One lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
One is working Barra over against the cage.
One lands a body shot in the clinch.
One lands an uppercut.#T4#
One doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from One.
One misses with a punch to the body.
One lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barra.
One scores with a shot to the side of Barra's head.
One lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Barra or not.
One working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
One escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
One closes the distance and clinches.
Barra's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from One.
A right hook to the body lands for One.
One lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot in the inside from One.
One lands with a right to the head.
One goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from One.
A body shot lands from One.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonnhy One dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
One scores with a shot to the body.
#CL#
One rushes Barra and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barra.
One digs a right hand into Barra's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Barra's gas tank.
One lands with a light punch inside.
One tries to throw a body punch but Barra avoids it by throwing One back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barra.
One lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barra.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, One creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
One lands a nice shot to the body.
One misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from One.
One works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
One lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC#
One breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barra takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barra on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL#
One fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Barra, pushing him back against the cage.
Barra takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Barra fails to land.
One lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
One working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for One.
One misses with a body punch.
One goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barra prevents a body shot from One.
One tries to throw a body punch but Barra avoids it by throwing One back against the cage.
One lands a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from One.
A body shot lands from One.
One tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barra's elbow.
One can't find room to land a body shot as Barra controls the action.
A hook to the body from One.
One lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barra backwards.
One digs a right hand underneath Barra's ribcage. Barra let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short body shot lands from One as the two fighters clinch.
One stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T2#
Barra takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barra's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by One.
One blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
One lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC#
One's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Barra tries to keep at a distance but One has taken the fight into the clinch.
A body shot lands from One.
Barra tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
One throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
One throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barras head.
One doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
One doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
One lands a body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from One.
One working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Barra misses with an elbow over the top.
One misses with a shot to the kidneys.
One scores with a nice hook to the head.
One doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
One throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
One digs a right hand underneath Barra's ribcage. Barra let out a lung full of air as it connected.
One tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
One presses Barra against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pasquale Barra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barra avoiding damage as One throws knees to the body.
Jonnhy One is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Barra creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
One struggles to land a body shot inside as Barra controls his hands.
One scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Barra scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barra swings away with an uppercut that misses.
One blocks an elbow strike.#T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barra.
Barra has a couple of punches blocked by One.
One scores with an uppercut up the middle.
One blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barra.
One misses with a hook to the ribs.
One tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barra's elbow.
One scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from One.
Barra misses with a punch on the inside.
Barra swings wildly with an uppercut but One uses good head movement to avoid it.
One blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonnhy One showed his dominance in that final round.
Well One 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:26
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonnhy One!
Pasquale Barra spoke after the fight, saying 'T'accid a famigl'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
