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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 31, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Williamson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Barksdale has one foot on Williamson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Barksdale looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Williamson throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Barksdale counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Williamson!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williamson is trying to get back to half guard.
Barksdale prevents Williamson from escaping the position.
Williamson is trying to control Barksdale's posture but Barksdale avoids it.
Williamson tries to bench press Barksdale off him but Barksdale keeps the position. #ES#
Williamson explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T1##CL2#
Barksdale instigates a clinch.
Williamson has Barksdale pressed against the cage.
Barksdale wants to break free but Williamson has control.
#TD#
Williamson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Barksdale regains guard.
Barksdale is wriggling around but Williamson manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williamson lands with a punch from half guard.
Williamson working the head and body with strikes.
Williamson 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.
Barksdale is looking for a sweep. Williamson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Williamson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T2#
Williamson is nestled in close to Barksdale, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Williamson 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. #SUB#
Williamson seems to be working for a kimura but Barksdale defends the submission attempt.
Williamson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Williamson 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williamson winds up and cracks Barksdale with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Williamson working Barksdale over with strikes. #T3#
Williamson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
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. Williamson connects with a nice short shot to Barksdale's temple.
Williamson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Barksdale has hold of Williamson's hands but Williamson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Williamson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Williamson working over Barksdale with some ground and pound. Barksdale looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Barksdale trying to control from the bottom.
Barksdale felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Williamson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barksdale is just riding it out for now. Williamson eventually gives up the hold.
Barksdale taking some punishment here, with Williamson in his half guard. #T4#
Williamson working over Barksdale with some ground and pound. Barksdale looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Williamson lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Williamson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barksdale is just riding it out for now. Williamson eventually gives up the hold.
Barksdale is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Williamson scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mac Williamson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Barksdale gets caught napping as Williamson dives in and scores a takedown. Barksdale manages to retain guard.
Barksdale is looking to stand back up but Williamson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Barksdale. #REVB#
Williamson is nestled in close to Barksdale, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Williamson tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Williamson drops an elbow to the side of Barksdale's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice strikes from Williamson there.
Barksdale is breathing heavily.
Barksdale is trying to escape back to his feet but Williamson uses the scramble to pass into side control.
#SUB#
Williamson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Barksdale has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
Williamson landing strikes.
Williamson is working Barksdale over with some ground and pound from side control. #SUB#
Williamson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Williamson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Barksdale looks to move to half guard but instead Williamson has passed into mount! Damn!#T2#
Williamson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Barksdale is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Williamson wants to finish this one by submission but Barksdale is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Williamson.
Williamson looking to control but Barksdale is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Williamson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barksdale can do to turn this around?
Williamson working the ground and pound effectively.
#T3#
Williamson trying to control but Barksdale is having none of it.
Williamson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Williamson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Williamson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Williamson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#T4#
Williamson landing strikes, looking to finish! #ROC#
Barksdale is rocked!
Barksdale takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Barksdale is still in real trouble! Can Williamson finish him?
Williamson lands a big elbow - Barksdale is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Barksdale is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Mac Williamson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Barksdale tries to clinch up
and Burke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD2#
Barksdale closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Burke to the mat! Burke manages to get full guard.
Burke throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Burke is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Barksdale is controlling him.
Burke trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burke avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barksdale trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burke really is a fat lump.
Burke will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#T1#
Barksdale postures up.
Barksdale trying to control the position from guard on top but Burke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Burke fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Barksdale sprawls well initially but Burke persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Barksdale looks winded!
Barksdale tries to roll over but Burke keeps him under control.
Barksdale has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Burke is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burke wants to stand up but Barksdale has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Barksdale trying to hold on to Burke's head to control him but Burke postures up.
#T2##SUB#
Burke is looking for a kimura here.
Burke throwing shots but Barksdale is blocking nicely.
Barksdale wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Barksdale defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Burke.
Despite the aggression on Barksdale's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T3##TD2#
Barksdale closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Burke did well to prevent Barksdale getting side control.
Burke is trying to escape back to his feet but Barksdale uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Burke trying his best to control but Barksdale has mounted him.
Burke is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Burke wants to hold on but Barksdale pushes him away.
We've been informed that Barksdale has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Burke is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Burke has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Burke tries to hold on but Barksdale pushes him away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barksdale landing shots from mount. #T4#
Burke is working to get back to half guard.
Barksdale controlling the pace for now.
Burke is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Burke wants to control but Barksdale is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burke is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avon Barksdale dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD2#
Barksdale looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Barksdale thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Burke's head.
Burke wants to improve his position but Barksdale is controlling well.
Burke misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Burke is pressing down on Barksdale's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barksdale trying to control but Burke is working from the bottom.
Barksdale is breathing heavily.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T1#
Barksdale showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Burke.#TD2#
Barksdale shoots in and bounces Burke off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Burke is adopting a defensive guard.#T2#
Barksdale wants to control from the top but Burke keeps moving.
Burke wants to stand but Barksdale is controlling the position.
Barksdale has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barksdale throws a big right hand that misses.
Burke throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Burke not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Burke wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Burke shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Barksdale pinned against the cage. Barksdale gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Barksdale throws a head kick that misses.
Barksdale tests Burke's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barksdale works over Burke's head and body with a nice combination.#CL2#
Barksdale darts in and clinches Burke up against the cage.#T4#
Barksdale is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Burke wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Burke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burke jumps guard but Barksdale turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Burke breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Barksdale fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Burke sprawls well initially but Barksdale persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Burke punching from the bottom.
Barksdale looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Barksdale is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barksdale prevents Burke from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avon Barksdale showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Barksdale shoots in and gets a takedown into Burke's guard.
Barksdale keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Burke's head.
Burke will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Burke pulls Barksdale in close to prevent any damage.
Burke looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barksdale seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Barksdale takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Burke is striking from the bottom but Barksdale uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Burke tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Barksdale thows a huge punch but Burke dodges it nicely.
Barksdale has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Burke works to full guard.
Burke has Barksdale pulled in close to control his posture. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Burke trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Barksdale darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barksdale tries to stand but can't do so whilst Burke controls his leg.
Avon Barksdale has got the better of the ground game so far.
Barksdale blocks the strikes from Burke.
Burke trying to control here.
#T3#
Burke is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Barksdale is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Burke is positioning himself well to prevent Barksdale advancing to mount.
Burke looks like he's trying to stand up.
Burke is doing well to control the position and prevent Barksdale from advancing to side control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Barksdale looks to land a body kick but Burke moved away.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD2#
Barksdale looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Burke!
Burke throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Burke controls the position for a moment.
Burke misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burke regains half guard.
Eric Burke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Avon Barksdale is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Barksdale is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that's the end of the fight!
Avon Barksdale comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Barksdale 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Avon Barksdale!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 26, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Rosales has taken the fight to the clinch.
Barksdale looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Barksdale misses with a punch to the body.
Barksdale told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.#TD#
Rosales has hold of one of Barksdale's legs. Barksdale is fighting the takedown attempt but Rosales gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Barksdale has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rosales wants to stand and escape but instead Barksdale has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Rosales keeping moving, preventing Barksdale from controlling successfully.
Rosales is pulling down on Barksdale's head. It's preventing any offense from Barksdale, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barksdale trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Rosales looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Barksdale looking to sit in guard and control but Rosales gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SU#
Rosales decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Rosales dives in for a single leg takedown but Barksdale sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Barksdale closes the distance and clinches.
Barksdale has had enough of the clinch but Rosales keeps him there for the moment.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T2#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rosales takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A bit of stalling here from Rosales.
Rosales is pushing Barksdale up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Rosales seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.#TD2#
Barksdale pulls guard.
Barksdale wants to control but Rosales passes easily into half guard.
#SU#
Rosales gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rosales.
Rosales sets himself, and Barksdale steps forward looking for the clinch! Rosales avoids it this time.#T3#
Rosales looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keenan Rosales. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barksdale defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rosales.
Rosales shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Barksdale sprawls well. Barksdale wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rosales gets slowly back to his feet.
Barksdale connects with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Barksdale manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rosales on his heels. He'll look to pass Rosales's guard now, I'm sure.#T4#
Rosales tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rosales controls Barksdale momentarily but Barksdale frees himself.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rosales holds on and takes a little breather.
Barksdale wants to control from the top but Rosales keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barksdale is looking to stand up but Rosales won't let him.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Avon Barksdale will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Rosales dives in for a single leg takedown but Barksdale sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Barksdale now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL2#
Barksdale gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rosales goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Barksdale breaks the clinch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rosales crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Barksdale - the referee stops the clock and Rosales gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Barksdale. Rosales manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Barksdale throws a poor cross that misses
and Rosales counters with a two punch combo. #TD2#
Barksdale gets a takedown into half guard.
Barksdale trying to control the action but Rosales is working from the bottom.
Barksdale missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Barksdale is breathing heavily.#T1#
Rosales holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Barksdale is looking to advance position but Rosales won't allow it.
Barksdale keeps trying to improve his position.
Rosales is looking to improve his position.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rosales shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barksdale defends it nicely.#TD2#
Barksdale looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rosales!#ES#
Rosales bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Rosales shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keenan Rosales. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Rosales shoots for a takedown but Barksdale saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Barksdale closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rosales to the mat! Rosales manages to get full guard. #ES#
Rosales is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Rosales displaying some good clinch control by pressing Barksdale up against the cage.#BC#
Rosales breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Rosales closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rosales lands in his opponent's guard.
Barksdale is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4##SU#
Rosales stands up from Barksdale's guard - Rosales perhaps looking for a knockout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Rosales throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Barksdale tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rosales is in Barksdale's guard.#SU#
Rosales decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD#
Rosales fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Barksdale sprawls well initially but Rosales persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Barksdale wants to stand back up but Rosales manages to pass into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keenan Rosales 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rosales shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barksdale as he jumps to the side.
Crunch! Rosales slams his shin into Barksdale's torso.
Rosales wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Barksdale forces Rosales back against the cage and clinches.
Barksdale takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Rosales slowing the pace effectively.#TD#
Rosales jumps guard.
Barksdale passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rosales regains half guard.
Rosales is trying is best to control the position here.
Rosales wants to get back to full guard.
Rosales gets full guard.
Rosales is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Rosales is looking for a triangle here but Barksdale uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#T2#
Barksdale working away.
Rosales is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#SU2#
Barksdale stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Barksdale swats away the attempt to clinch by Rosales.#T3#
Rosales tries to score a power double leg takedown but Barksdale sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rosales somewhat.
Barksdale wants to counter with a clinch but Rosales pushes him away.
Rosales has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Barksdale counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keenan Rosales. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barksdale prevents a body shot from Rosales.
Barksdale is pressed up against the cage. Rosales has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Barksdale down to the mat. Barksdale avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Barksdale moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Barksdale pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Rosales tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Barksdale counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rosales goes for a double leg but Barksdale avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Barksdale continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Barksdale darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Barksdale wants to free his trapped foot but Rosales is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rosales tries to get to full guard but Barksdale has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Barksdale postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Rosales to stand up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Avon Barksdale comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Barksdale has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Avon Barksdale!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 22, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Barksdale rushes Juarez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Barksdale wants to break the clinch but can't.
Juarez stalling the fight.
Barksdale has Juarez pushed against the cage.
Barksdale has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Juarez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Barksdale tries to land a knee to the head but Juarez blocks with his arms.
Juarez avoiding damage.
#BC2#
Barksdale pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barksdale throws a body punch but Juarez moves out of range.
Barksdale looks winded!#CL2#
Barksdale has closed the distance and engaged Juarez in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juarez utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Barksdale will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Juarez up against the cage.
Juarez trying to land knees to the body.
#T1#
Juarez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Juarez lands a nice knee to the body.
Juarez stalling.
Juarez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barksdale avoids it.
Juarez lands with a right to the head.
Juarez lands a nice knee to the body.
Juarez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Juarez lands with a left to the head.
Juarez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barksdale.
Barksdale managing to block the knees to the body from Juarez.
Barksdale tries for a takedown. No joy.
Barksdale prevents a takedown attempt there.
Juarez lands a good knee to the midsection. Barksdale won't want to take too many of those.
Juarez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barksdale is defending well for now.
Juarez trying to land knees to the body.
#T2#
Juarez lands a knee to the body.
Barksdale on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
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!
Juarez struggles to land a body shot inside as Barksdale controls his hands.
Barksdale blocks an elbow strike from Juarez.
Juarez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barksdale misses with a punch to the body.
Juarez stalling against the cage.
Juarez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Juarez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barksdale's elbow.
Barksdale tries to pull guard but Juarez holds him up against the cage and eventually Barksdale drops back down to his feet.
Jerrell Juarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Avon Barksdale.
Juarez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right handed body shot lands from Juarez.
A right hand to the body from Juarez.
#T3#
A right handed body shot lands from Juarez.
Barksdale blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Barksdale managing to block the knees to the body from Juarez.
Juarez tries to work over Barksdale's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Juarez misses with a body punch.
Juarez struggles to land a body shot inside as Barksdale controls his hands.
Juarez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Juarez is leaning against Barksdale and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Juarez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barksdale's elbow.
A short right from Juarez.
Juarez is stalling here.
Juarez leaning against his opponent.
#T4#
Juarez lands a body punch.
Juarez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barksdale is defending well for now.
Juarez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Juarez - that landed with a thud.
Juarez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Juarez lands a knee to the body.
Juarez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Juarez.
Juarez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Juarez's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Juarez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
Juarez pulls Barksdale into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerrell Juarez dominated that round.
That's time! Juarez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
Juarez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Barksdale throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#TD#
Juarez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SU#
Juarez stands and steps away. Barksdale gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Barksdale gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Juarez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barksdale can do to turn this around?
Juarez landing some decent shots from guard.
Barksdale is breathing heavily.
Barksdale looking to control but Juarez passes into half guard.
#T1#
Juarez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Juarez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Barksdale for as long as he can get away with.
Juarez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jerrell Juarez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Juarez slows the pace down in half guard.
Barksdale wants to get back to full guard.#SU#
Juarez decides to stand and escape the position.
Juarez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Barksdale tries to counter with a clinch but Juarez shakes him off and moves away.
Avon Barksdale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Barksdale fails with the takedown.#TD#
Juarez scores with a takedown into Barksdale's guard.
Juarez is standing up over Barksdale. Barksdale looks to escape but Juarez dives into side control.
#REVB#
Juarez takes a little break here. Barksdale wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB#
Juarez tries for a kimura but Barksdale is defending well. #T4##SUB#
Juarez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Barksdale tries to escape but Juarez is in control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Juarez stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerrell Juarez dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Juarez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Barksdale tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Juarez is in Barksdale's guard.
Juarez wants to stand but Barksdale has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Barksdale is trying to keep Juarez in close.
Barksdale is trying to hold Juarez in close to prevent damage but Juarez has managed to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Barksdale looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Juarez pushes past his half guard into mount!
Barksdale takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##SU#
Juarez stands up from mount. Strange move. #TD#
Barksdale tries to sprawl but Juarez drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Barksdale scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Juarez manages to mount him!
Juarez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Barksdale is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Juarez in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Juarez landing punches. #T2#
Barksdale is looking to get to half guard.
Barksdale keeps trying to improve his position.
Barksdale tries to control Juarez's body but Juarez pushes him off. Barksdale squirms to his side and now Juarez has his back! #SUB#
Juarez patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
This has been an exciting period of action!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB#
Juarez is persistently looking for the submission but Barksdale is defending it well.
#T3##SUB#
Juarez working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Barksdale is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Juarez has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Barksdale taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jerrell Juarez!
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Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Barksdale dives in and grabs Giles's left leg, looking for a takedown. Giles pushes down on Barksdale's head and hops out.
Barksdale looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Barksdale throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As Barksdale looks to move away, Giles throws a big counter combo but Barksdale just gets out of the way.
Barksdale shoots in for a double leg but Giles sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Barksdale gets caught flat footed, as Giles shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Barksdale escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Giles gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Giles postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giles with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Giles throwing strikes from guard but Barksdale blocks nicely.
Giles postures up and lands a big shot to Barksdale's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Giles postures up in Barksdale's guard and throws a big left but Barksdale blocks it.
Giles throws a big elbow that misses.
Giles could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Barksdale has a closed guard, preventing Giles from standing up.
Giles has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Giles is working Barksdale over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Giles working some strikes from top position.
Giles trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Giles lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Giles trying to control the position from guard on top but Barksdale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Giles in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Giles controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Giles throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice sprawl there from Barksdale as Giles shoots in.
Giles changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barksdale tries to avoid it but Giles manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barksdale to the ground. Barksdale escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Barksdale gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Barksdale wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Giles manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Giles drops an elbow to the side of Barksdale's head. #T3#
Giles not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Giles missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Barksdale is not content to let Giles control the position.
Giles sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Giles working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Barksdale is looking to improve his position.
Barksdale is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Giles scores with a couple of nice shots.
Giles keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Giles thows a huge punch but Barksdale dodges it nicely.
Giles looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Barksdale wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Giles sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Barksdale defending well though. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hong Giles dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Giles shoots in and drives through. Barksdale sprawls well.
Barksdale is trying hard to land a takedown here. Giles sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Giles jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Barksdale throws a head kick that misses
and Giles counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Giles drives through and clinches with Barksdale against the cage.
Giles jumps guard but Barksdale turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Giles drags the fight down to the ground.
Giles lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giles is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Giles pulls Barksdale in to control the position.
Barksdale is breathing heavily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Giles is on top in guard.
#REVR##T1#
Giles working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Giles content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Giles lands a couple of elbows.
Hong Giles overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Giles seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Giles has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Barksdale is proving hard to escape from.
Giles working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Barksdale's head.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Giles content to stall in guard here.
Giles missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've been informed that Barksdale has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Giles is in close to Barksdale's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Giles scoring with some ground and pound.
Giles with a flurry of punches that miss.
Giles might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Giles postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Barksdale stuffs the takedown attempt from Giles. Giles gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hong Giles. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Giles changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barksdale tries to avoid it but Giles manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barksdale to the ground. Barksdale escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Giles shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Barksdale but Barksdale pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Barksdale shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Giles as he jumps to the side.
Barksdale swings for the body but Giles moves out of range.
As Barksdale looks to move away, Giles throws a big counter combo but Barksdale just gets out of the way.
Avon Barksdale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Giles fails with the takedown.
Barksdale flicks out a counter leg kick but Giles steps away.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD#
Giles scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Giles is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barksdale can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Barksdale is defending against the submission attempts here by Giles.
#SUB#
Giles seems to be working for a kimura but Barksdale defends the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Giles lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hong Giles dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD#
Giles shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Barksdale's guard.
Giles postures up in Barksdale's guard and throws a big left but Barksdale blocks it.
Giles connects with a couple of short punches.
Giles trying to control the position from guard on top but Barksdale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barksdale thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Barksdale takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Giles is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Giles wants to stand but Barksdale has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T1#
Giles throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Giles misses with a takedown attempt - Barksdale sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Barksdale closes the distance and pushes Giles back into the cage.#TD#
Giles jumps guard.
#SUB#
Giles is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Giles trying to strike off his back.
#T2#
Giles wants to sweep here but Barksdale controlling him for the moment.
Barksdale looking to sit in guard and control but Giles gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Giles stands up over Barksdale, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Giles is stalling in the full guard.
Giles postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Giles looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Giles postures up in Barksdale's guard and throws a big left but Barksdale blocks it.
Barksdale can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Giles controls the pace.
Giles seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Barksdale for as long as he can get away with.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Giles throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barksdale works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice sprawl there from Giles as Barksdale shoots in.
Giles fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Giles misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hong Giles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Giles tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Barksdale defends well and Giles ends up having to push Barksdale into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Avon Barksdale has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hong Giles is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Barksdale stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barksdale wants it to stay on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hong Giles showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Giles, 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hong Giles!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Barksdale doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Aki counters with a stiff right hand.
Barksdale looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Aki scores with the left hand. Barksdale knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT2#
It looks like Avon Barksdale has been cut.#CL#
Barksdale closes the distance and clinches.
Aki scores with a shot to the side of Barksdale's head.
Aki lands a nice uppercut.
Barksdale wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Aki has him pressed against the cage.
Aki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Aki lands with a short shot to the head.
Aki lands a right hand.
Aki pressing his opponent against the cage.
Aki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good body shot from Aki.
Aki lands a right hand.
Aki lands a right hand. #T1#
Aki scores with a hook to the body.
Aki lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Aki digs a right hand underneath Barksdale's ribcage. Barksdale let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Aki cracks Barksdale with a nice body shot.
Aki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A hook to the body from Aki.
Aki cracks Barksdale with a nice body shot.
Aki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Aki's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Aki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Aki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Aki leaning against his opponent.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aki. #ROC2#
Barksdale is rocked!
Aki unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Barksdale! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Aki is unloading with more strikes now! Barksdale drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blue Aki!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Barksdale displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Benjamin.
Barksdale fails with the takedown.
Barksdale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benjamin was well out of range. Poor timing from Barksdale.
Benjamin tries for a takedown but Barksdale sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Barksdale unleashes a big counter combination but Benjamin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Benjamin throws a chopping leg kick but Barksdale manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Barksdale is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Barksdale looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Benjamin is fending him off so far but Barksdale persists. Nope, Benjamin circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barksdale defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Benjamin.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ralph Benjamin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benjamin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Benjamin wants it to stay on the feet.
Benjamin could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Barksdale looks winded!#TD2#
Barksdale gets a takedown into half guard.
Barksdale seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Benjamin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Benjamin is trying to get back to full guard.
Barksdale wants to take a breather but Benjamin is having none of it. #SUB#
Benjamin looking for submissions off his back.
Benjamin moves into full guard.
Barksdale trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Barksdale got a little sloppy there for a moment and Benjamin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barksdale has managed to get both his arms back between Benjamin's legs - danger averted.
Benjamin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Barksdale showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Benjamin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Benjamin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Barksdale passes into side control.
Barksdale remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T3##SUB2#
Barksdale tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Barksdale is looking to take a break and control but Benjamin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Benjamin struggling a bit here.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SU2#
Barksdale decides to stand back up. Barksdale steps back and let's Benjamin get back to his feet.
Benjamin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Barksdale throws a right and a left that Benjamin avoids nicely.
Barksdale throws a half hearted mid kick.
Benjamin tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Barksdale manages to circle out of the way.
Benjamin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Barksdale circles away.
Benjamin throws a low kick but Barksdale avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barksdale misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Benjamin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barksdale avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avon Barksdale dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Benjamin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Barksdale sprawls well initially but Benjamin persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Barksdale makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#CL2#
Barksdale closes the distance and clinches.
Barksdale fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD#
Benjamin decides to pull guard.
Benjamin trying to keep a closed guard but Barksdale is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Benjamin has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Barksdale is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Benjamin.
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!
Benjamin wants to control but Barksdale postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Benjamin gets back to half guard.
Benjamin trying to control from the bottom.
Avon Barksdale has got the better of the ground game so far.
Benjamin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Benjamin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barksdale is working away from the top position though.
Barksdale is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Barksdale is looking to stall here but Benjamin recovers full guard.
Barksdale controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Benjamin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Benjamin wants to control but Barksdale passes easily into half guard.
#T3##SUB#
Benjamin actively working from the bottom here.
Benjamin is trying to stand.
#SUB2#
Barksdale seems to be looking for submissions.
Barksdale scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Benjamin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nice strikes from Barksdale there. #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.#SU2#
Barksdale decides to return to a standing position.
Barksdale lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Benjamin at a distance.
Benjamin misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Barksdale counters with a nice double leg into side control. Benjamin won't be happy with that.
Barksdale avoids the strikes from the bottom by Benjamin.
The referee asks Barksdale politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Barksdale prefers to stall for the moment though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benjamin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Barksdale's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Barksdale seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Benjamin is refusing to be controlled, as Barksdale sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avon Barksdale showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL#
Benjamin darts in and clinches Barksdale up against the cage.#BC2#
Barksdale pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Benjamin misses with a kick to the body.
Benjamin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Benjamin throws a leg kick which misses Barksdale's front leg but catches the back leg as Barksdale tries to avoid it.
Benjamin looks for a takedown but Barksdale sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Benjamin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Barksdale was covering up waiting for the punch and Benjamin finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES2#
Barksdale is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Barksdale with a knee to the head.
Benjamin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Barksdale walks away with a smile on his face. Benjamin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Benjamin shoots in for a double leg but Barksdale sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Barksdale throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ralph Benjamin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benjamin slaps away a takedown attempt from Barksdale, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Benjamin leaves Barksdale with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Benjamin. #T2#
Barksdale fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Avon Barksdale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benjamin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Barksdale looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Benjamin!#ES#
Benjamin throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping leg kick lands for Benjamin.
#T3#
Benjamin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barksdale as he avoids it easily.
Barksdale is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Barksdale changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Benjamin tries to avoid it but Barksdale manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Benjamin to the ground. Benjamin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Benjamin connects with a solid leg kick.
Benjamin shoots in for a double leg but Barksdale sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Barksdale has his takedown stuffed
and Benjamin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Benjamin throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Barksdale counters with a takedown into side control.
Barksdale trying to control the position but Benjamin is working away.
Benjamin tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#T4#
Benjamin just trying to survive but Barksdale is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
Barksdale has managed to slip his arm under Benjamin's chin. This could be all over... yep, Benjamin is tapping out! Submission win for Barksdale.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Avon Barksdale!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Williams misses with an uppercut.
Williams looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD#
Barksdale closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Williams's guard.
Barksdale slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Williams working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barksdale.
Barksdale sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Barksdale has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barksdale looking to pass the guard.
Barksdale slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T1##ES2#
Williams manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#CL#
Barksdale rushes Williams and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Barksdale jumps guard but Williams turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Barksdale is trying to trip Williams. He has hold of a leg but Williams is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Barksdale persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Williams wants to stand but Barksdale is controlling the position.
Barksdale controlling from the top position.
Williams is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Barksdale is controlling him.
Barksdale cracks Williams with a solid left hand.
Barksdale stays in close to Williams's body and controls the position. #T2#
Barksdale has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Barksdale pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Williams is keeping the position for now.
Williams wants to get back to his feet but Barksdale is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Barksdale looking to pass the guard.
Williams wants to stand and escape but Barksdale is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Williams throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barksdale. #TD#
Barksdale bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#T3##SU#
Barksdale decides to stand back up. Barksdale steps back and let's Williams get back to his feet.
Williams throws a hook to the side of Barksdale's head but Barksdale sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD#
Barksdale throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Williams tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Barksdale is in Williams's guard.#SU#
Williams is working an open guard so Barksdale takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL#
Barksdale closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Williams tries to circle away but Barksdale has him pinned against the cage.
Barksdale stalling in the clinch.
#BC#
Barksdale manages to break the clinch.
Williams throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Barksdale counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Barksdale's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Williams throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barksdale jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T4##TD#
Barksdale closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Williams is trying to stand.
Barksdale landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Barksdale is working for a submission of some sort.
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!
Barksdale is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Williams is trying to stand up here but Barksdale is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avon Barksdale dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Barksdale looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Williams!
Barksdale prevents Williams from escaping the position.
Barksdale scoring with punches and elbows.
Barksdale controls the position.
Barksdale tries to move to mount but Williams blocks the move with his legs.
Barksdale takes a little break here. Williams wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams is breathing heavily.
Barksdale tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T1#
Barksdale prevents Williams from escaping the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Barksdale misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Barksdale tries to move into full mount but can't pass Williams's legs.
Barksdale lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Williams down.
Barksdale controls the position from side control.
Barksdale prevents Williams from escaping the position.
Williams takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The referee asks Barksdale politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Barksdale prefers to stall for the moment though.
Williams is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Barksdale has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Barksdale staying calm.#T2#
Williams wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Barksdale scores with a takedown into Williams's guard.
Williams is wriggling around but Barksdale manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
Barksdale wants to pass the guard but Williams is defending well.
Barksdale trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Barksdale is looking for a kimura here.
#T3#
Williams wants to get back to his feet.
Barksdale is controlling the pace.
Barksdale stops Williams from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barksdale is pressing down on Williams's thigh, looking to free his foot. Williams is holding on for now. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Williams pushes Barksdale off looking to stand but Barksdale dives back in and keeps control.
Barksdale perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Barksdale is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Williams can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Barksdale is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Still in half guard, Barksdale seems content to control.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Barksdale.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Williams is trying to stand back up but Barksdale is controlling him
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avon Barksdale dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Williams scores with a hook.
Avon Barksdale is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Williams connects with a crisp jab.
A jab lands there for Williams.
Williams has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#CL#
Barksdale moves into the clinch.
Barksdale lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Williams gets underhooks to prevent Barksdale's takedown attempt.
Williams wants to get back to striking at distance but Barksdale won't allow it.
#BC#
Barksdale's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Barksdale closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barksdale controlling the action here.
Barksdale tries to pass to full mount but Williams defends it. #T1##SUB#
Barksdale is working for a kimura but Williams is defending it quite comfortably.
Well, if Barksdale is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#ES2#
Williams has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Barksdale is on him like a limpet, forcing Williams back against the cage.#TD#
Barksdale gets control of Williams's arms and successfully pulls guard. Barksdale will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Barksdale working a defensive guard here.
Williams prevents Barksdale from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Barksdale has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SU2#
Williams gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Barksdale takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#TD#
Barksdale darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Barksdale prevents Williams from standing back up.
Barksdale wants to pass to mount but Williams is defending the position. #ES2#
Williams has one foot on Barksdale's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barksdale tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Williams swivels and escapes.
Williams looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Williams fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice defenses there by Barksdale.
Barksdale displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab.
Barksdale drops down looking for a counter takedown but Williams sprawls and moves away.
Barksdale looks to score with a jab to the body but Williams is just out of range.
A left and a right from Williams both land. Nice combination.
Barksdale misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL#
Barksdale clinches up against the cage.
Williams tries to break the clinch but Barksdale is controlling the position.
Williams is trying to break free.
Barksdale holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T4#
Williams is trying to break the clinch but Barksdale is controlling him.
Barksdale is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Williams is defending well for now.
Barksdale tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Williams just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Avon Barksdale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stalling in the clinch from Barksdale.
Barksdale tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Williams just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Barksdale jumps guard and drags Williams to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Eli Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Avon Barksdale is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Barksdale is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eli Williams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Barksdale has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Avon Barksdale!
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