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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Barton shoots in looking for a takedown but Rolls manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Barton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Barton looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Rolls fails with the takedown.
Rolls shoots in looking for a takedown but Barton manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rolls 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rolls misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Joey Barton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Rolls .
Rolls blocks a head kick by Barton.
Barton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rolls shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Barton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rolls sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barton somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolls fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barton avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Barton darts in looking for a takedown but Rolls gets double underhooks and turns Barton into the cage.
Rolls closes this distance looking for a takedown but Barton circles away.
Barton tries to counter with a takedown but Rolls is quick to defend against it.
Rolls shoots in for a double leg but Barton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Barton went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD#
Barton shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rolls 's guard.
Rolls is looking to stand up but Barton isn't so interested in that idea.
Barton trying to control but Rolls is working from the bottom.
Rolls wants to stand and escape but Barton is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Rolls pushes Barton off and gets back to his feet.
Rolls shoots in and drives through. Barton sprawls well.
Rolls shoots in looking for a takedown but Barton manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rolls 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rolls shoots in looking for a takedown. Barton tries to sprawl out of it but Rolls keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Barton manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Barton was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Daniel Rolls seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Rolls shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rolls shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Barton counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
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!
Barton goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rolls prevents it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rolls as Barton tries to tie him up.
Rolls wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rolls is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rolls wants to break free but Barton has control.
Barton pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Barton is looking to take this one to the mat.#T3#
Rolls wants to break the clinch but can't.
Barton prevents Rolls from breaking the clinch.
Rolls tries to circle away but Barton has him pinned against the cage.
Rolls can't break the clinch.
Rolls tries to break free but Barton pushes him back against the cage.
Rolls looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rolls is trying to break free.
Barton stalling in the clinch.
Rolls tries to break the clinch but Barton is controlling the position.
Rolls is pressed up against the cage. Barton has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rolls down to the mat. Rolls avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rolls darts in looking for a takedown but Barton gets double underhooks and turns Rolls into the cage.
Rolls misses with a takedown attempt - Barton sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#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.
Barton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rolls sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rolls is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barton sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Rolls gets caught napping as Barton dives in and scores a takedown. Rolls manages to retain guard.
Barton won't allow Rolls to get back to his feet.
Barton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Barton throwing strikes but missing. #ES2#
Rolls pushes Barton off and gets back to his feet.
Rolls fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barton fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Barton 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#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rolls is defended easily by Barton.
Rolls throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Barton's waist but Barton gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rolls off to one side.
Barton is looking for a counter combo.
Joey Barton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Barton.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rolls .
Joey Barton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Rolls .
Barton shoots in for a takedown but Rolls shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Rolls gets tackled into the cage by Barton. Barton maintains the clinch.
Rolls has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Rolls 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rolls wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rolls blocks an uppercut.
Rolls is trying to break the clinch but Barton is controlling him.#T1#
Rolls is looking to break free of the clinch but Barton has double underhooks.
Rolls looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Barton breaks the clinch.
Rolls shoots for a double leg takedown but Barton sprawls well. He's pushed Rolls 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Barton scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Barton trying to control the position but Rolls is working away.
Rolls is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Barton asserts his dominance and retains side control.#ES2#
Rolls throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rolls .
Rolls shoots in but no luck this time.
Barton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rolls can do to turn this around?#T2#
Rolls shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rolls will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Barton shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Daniel Rolls has got the better of the ground game so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rolls wants to get back to his feet.
#ES2#
Rolls manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Horrible takedown attempt by Rolls or perhaps it was just good defense by Barton, which made it look bad.
Rolls showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barton.
Rolls tries for a takedown but Barton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rolls fails with a takedown attempt. #T3#
Barton defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rolls .#TD#
Barton gets a takedown into half guard.
Rolls is trying to stand.
Barton is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Barton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #ES2#
Rolls has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Barton is on him like a limpet, forcing Rolls back against the cage.
Rolls is trying to break the clinch but Barton has him pressed against the cage.
Barton has Rolls pressed against the cage, preventing Rolls from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Barton fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T4#
Rolls is looking to break free of the clinch but Barton has double underhooks.
Barton has Rolls pressed against the cage, preventing Rolls from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD#
Barton pulls guard successfully.
#SU2#
Rolls decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Rolls misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rolls fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rolls tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Barton swivels and escapes.
Rolls shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barton as he jumps to the side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Barton gets a takedown into half guard.
Rolls really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Barton works his way into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Barton dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Barton stuffs the takedown.
Barton wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Barton slaps away a takedown attempt from Rolls , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rolls shoots in but Barton avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Barton tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rolls manages to circle out of the way.
Joey Barton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Rolls .#TD#
Barton drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Barton trying to control the position from guard on top but Rolls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rolls is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rolls utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#ES2#
Rolls pushes Barton off and gets back to his feet.
Barton slaps away a takedown attempt from Rolls , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Barton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
Rolls shoots for a takedown but Barton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rolls misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Barton moves into the clinch.
Barton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rolls 's efforts to push away.#BC#
Barton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rolls tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Barton defends well and Rolls ends up having to push Barton into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rolls shoots in but no luck this time.
Rolls will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Barton leaves Rolls with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Barton tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rolls manages to circle out of the way.
Barton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rolls pinned against the cage. Rolls gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
Rolls misses with a takedown attempt - Barton sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rolls fails with the takedown
and Barton counters with a straight right hand.
Barton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Barton decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Barton is trying to control. Rolls wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #ES2#
Rolls pushes Barton off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rolls shoots in and drives through. Barton sprawls well.
No luck for Rolls with that takedown attempt.
Barton appears to be looking for a big counter.#T3#
Rolls shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rolls misses with a takedown attempt
and Barton counters with a head kick. That will keep Rolls thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Rolls goes for a double leg but Barton avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Barton continues to drive forward.
Joey Barton is winning the standup battle so far.
Barton shoots for a takedown but Rolls saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rolls shoots for a takedown but Barton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rolls on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barton. Barton obviously looking to wear him down.
Rolls shoots in for a takedown but Barton shows good takedown defense.
Barton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Barton stuffs the takedown.
Rolls changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barton tries to avoid it but Rolls manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barton to the ground. Barton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rolls looks for a takedown but Barton sprawls well.#CL#
Barton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4#
Rolls working hard to break the clinch.
Barton is looking for a takedown.
Barton drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rolls pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rolls fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
As Rolls tries to get set, Barton tries to push him back and clinch up but Rolls manages to avoid the attempt.
We've been told by Barton's head coaches at Cozad MMA Montreal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice takedown defense from Barton. No joy for Rolls on that attempt. #TD#
Barton closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Barton lands in his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barton stops Rolls from standing up.
Joey Barton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SU#
Barton stands and steps away. Rolls gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rolls is defended easily by Barton.
Barton tries to counter by clinching up but Rolls breaks away and moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Barton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Barton, 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Barton!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 10, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Barton gets a double leg takedown into Hahn's guard.
Barton looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Hahn looking for a sweep. Not yet Hahn, not yet.
Hahn keeping moving, preventing Barton from controlling successfully.
Hahn has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Barton looking to sit in guard and control but Hahn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Hahn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hahn thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hahn really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Hahn throws a big elbow that misses.
Barton has momentary wrist control but Hahn slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
Hahn lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hahn is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hahn could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SU#
Barton is working an open guard so Hahn takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL#
Hahn moves into range and clinches up with Barton.
Barton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hahn's efforts to push away.
Barton gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hahn.
#TD2#
Barton manages to pull guard.
#T2#
Hahn distracts Barton with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hahn scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hahn landing some decent shots from guard.
Hahn has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Barton is proving hard to escape from.
Hahn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hahn postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hahn working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Barton's head.
Barton has momentary wrist control but Hahn slips an elbow through the middle.
Hahn with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hahn lands a couple of elbows.#T3#
Hahn makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hahn scoring with some ground and pound.
Hahn is looking to stand up but Barton won't let him. #SU#
Barton is working an open guard so Hahn takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD#
Hahn looking to score a takedown here. Barton is defending well but Hahn drives through and ends up in Barton's guard.
Hahn scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Hahn drops back looking for a leg! Barton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Barton manages to kick Hahn off! Hahn jumps back into Barton's guard.
Hahn wanted to stand there but Barton had control of the position. #SU#
Hahn stands up and waves to Barton to follow him. #T4##TD#
Hahn drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hahn connects with a couple of short punches.
Hahn has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Barton is proving hard to escape from.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hahn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trenton Hahn dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
Hahn closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Barton quickly recovers to half guard.
Hahn not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Barton is defending against the submission attempts here by Hahn.
Barton 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hahn is nestled in close to Barton, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Hahn is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barton is just riding it out for now. Hahn eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Hahn decides to return to a standing position.
Barton is breathing heavily.#T1##TD#
Hahn shoots in and bounces Barton off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hahn makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SU#
Hahn gets to his feet. Barton looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD#
Hahn manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Barton on his heels. He'll look to pass Barton's guard now, I'm sure.
Hahn lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Hahn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hahn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hahn would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T2##SUB#
Hahn drops back looking for a leg! Barton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Barton manages to kick Hahn off! Hahn jumps back into Barton's guard.
Hahn tries to stand but Barton is controlling from the bottom.
Hahn working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hahn lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hahn 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.#SU#
Hahn stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Barton defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hahn.
Joey Barton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3##TD#
Hahn shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Barton napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SU#
Hahn decides to stand back up. Hahn steps back and let's Barton get back to his feet.
Hahn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barton tries to avoid it but Hahn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barton to the ground. Barton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Hahn clinches with his opponent.
Hahn working hard to break the clinch.
Hahn is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hahn wants to get back to striking at distance but Barton won't allow it.
#TD2#
Barton pulls guard effortlessly. #T4#
Hahn postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hahn won't allow Barton to sweep him here.
Hahn wants to get up but he can't break Barton's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SU#
Barton is working an open guard so Hahn takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL#
Hahn moves into the clinch.#BC#
Hahn breaks the clinch.
Hahn throws a sloppy head kick and Barton moves out of range easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Hahn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Hahn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trenton Hahn 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##CL2#
Barton clinches with his opponent.
Hahn dodges an elbow strike from Barton.
#BC#
Hahn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
Hahn instigates a clinch.
Hahn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hahn is trying to push Barton away but Barton has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Barton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Hahn has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Barton regains guard immediately.
Hahn is in close to Barton's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1##SUB#
Hahn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hahn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SU#
Hahn stands up and waves to Barton to follow him. #TD#
Hahn shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Barton scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Hahn manages to mount him!
#SUB#
Hahn is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Barton has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Trenton Hahn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Barton is squirming around, avoiding Hahn's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Hahn looking for a guillotine from mount but Barton is having none of it.
Hahn punishing his opponent with strikes.
Hahn tries to control but Barton wriggling away.
Hahn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barton can do to turn this around?
Hahn is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Barton is in real trouble.
#T3##SUB#
Hahn looking to break Barton's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Barton remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Hahn will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Barton covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Hahn is punishing Barton with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Hahn looking for the choke from the back.
Hahn is landing with strikes from the back.
Hahn biding his time, looking for the opening.
Hahn lands with a hammerfist to the side of Barton's head.#SUB#
Barton defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Hahn's arms. #SUB#
Hahn working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T4#
Hahn scores with punches and elbows.
Can Barton hold on?! Hahn is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Joey Barton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Hahn has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Barton! Can he survive? No! He's out! Hahn gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Trenton Hahn!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 06, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Barton manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Beasley on his heels. He'll look to pass Beasley's guard now, I'm sure.
Beasley really is a fat lump.
Barton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Barton stops Beasley from standing up.
Barton distracts Beasley with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Beasley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Barton is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Beasley wants to sweep but no luck.
Beasley wants to get back to his feet but Barton is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Barton connects with a couple of short punches.
Barton trying to control the position from guard on top but Beasley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barton stays in close to Beasley's body and controls the position.
Beasley keeping moving, preventing Barton from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Beasley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Barton prevents Beasley from getting back to his feet.
Barton is in close to Beasley's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Barton stops Beasley from standing up. #ES#
Beasley is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #TD2#
Beasley is fighting off a takedown attempt but Barton is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Beasley to the mat. Beasley regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Barton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Beasley looking for a guillotine here but Barton defends easily.
Barton's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Beasley wants to stand and escape but Barton is having none of it.
Barton's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Beasley is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Barton is controlling him.
Barton wants to control from the top but Beasley keeps moving. #SUB#
Barton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Barton looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Beasley keeping moving, preventing Barton from controlling successfully.
Beasley might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Barton's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Beasley wants to get back to his feet but Barton is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Barton shoots for a double leg takedown but Beasley sprawls well. He's pushed Barton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Barton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Beasley tries to counter by clinching up but Barton breaks away and moves out of range.
Barton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Beasley defends it nicely.
Jeffry Beasley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Barton.#T3#
Barton misses with the body kick#TD#
so Beasley counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES2#
Barton is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Beasley presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Barton goes for a takedown in the clinch but Beasley prevents it.
Beasley tries to pull guard but Barton won't allow it.
Beasley tries to score a body lock takedown but Barton shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A knee to the head by Barton.
#CUT2#
It looks like Jeffry Beasley has been cut.#T4##TD2#
Barton decides to pull guard.
Barton wants to improve his position but instead Beasley has moved into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barton keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB2#
Barton actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Beasley is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Barton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jeffry Beasley's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Barton fails with a takedown attempt.
Beasley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Barton instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Barton jumps into guard, dragging Beasley to the mat.
Barton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Beasley manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T1#
Barton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Beasley looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Beasley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Beasley is looking for a triangle but Barton pushes his legs off easily.
Barton stops Beasley from standing up.
Barton is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Beasley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Beasley wants to get back to his feet but Barton is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barton 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. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Barton trying to control but Beasley is working from the bottom. #ES#
Beasley manages to escape and get back to his feet.
No luck for Barton with that takedown attempt.
Beasley throws a counter high kick but Barton was just alert enough to avoid it.
Barton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jeffry Beasley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Barton.
Barton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Beasley swivels and escapes.
Jeffry Beasley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barton has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Beasley counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Barton is breathing heavily.#T3#
Barton is stalling here.
Beasley tries to pull guard but Barton won't allow it.
Beasley is looking to take this one to the mat.
Barton effectively controlling the action here.
Beasley gets underhooks to prevent Barton's takedown attempt.
Barton prevents the takedown attempt.
Barton has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Beasley avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Beasley manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T4##SUB#
Beasley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Barton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SU2#
Barton decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Beasley, up you get! #CL2#
Barton closes the distance and clinches.
Barton prevents a takedown attempt there.
Beasley wants a takedown.
Beasley has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Barton avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beasley tries to pull guard but Barton won't allow it.
#TD2#
Barton turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Barton manages to end up in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Joey Barton will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jeffry Beasley's cut.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Barton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Beasley pinned against the cage. Beasley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Beasley wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD2#
Barton shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Barton showed some decent athleticism there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Beasley does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Barton stops Beasley from getting back to his feet.
Beasley is refusing to be controlled, as Barton sits in half guard. #SU2#
Barton escapes and gets back to his feet.
Barton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Beasley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
Barton drives through with a takedown into guard.
Barton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barton preventing the sweep.
Beasley keeping moving, preventing Barton from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Beasley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Beasley wants to get back to his feet but Barton is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2##SUB#
Beasley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Barton trying to control the position from guard on top but Beasley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barton won't allow Beasley to get back to his feet. #SU2#
Barton gets to his feet. Beasley looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Barton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Beasley is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Barton.
Jeffry Beasley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Barton.#T3#
Barton shoots for a double leg takedown but Beasley sprawls well. He's pushed Barton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Beasley seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Barton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Beasley swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Barton shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Beasley is trying to defend but Barton finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Beasley tries to kick Barton off but Barton keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Joey Barton has got the better of the ground game so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Barton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Barton in particular looking to stall.#T4#
It looks like Barton is going to stand back up.
Beasley is trying to stand up here but Barton is controlling him well.
Beasley tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Barton manages to move to mount!
Beasley squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Barton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Beasley is looking to escape.
Joey Barton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Beasley is trying desperately to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Barton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Barton 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 William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Barton!
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