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Event:
The Island Season 11, 135 lbs, Round 2
Date: Oct 09, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barrett bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Faire's head backwards.
Faire gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Faire takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Faire closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB2#
Faire is trying to get an arm triangle but Barrett is defending well.
Barrett is looking for a sweep.
Faire is looking to take a break and control but Barrett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barrett's coaches at Cozad The Island have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barrett is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Faire tries to pass to full mount but Barrett defends it. #SUB2#
Faire seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Faire is looking for a kimura here.
#T1#
Faire wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barrett keeps working.
Barrett gets back to full guard.
Barrett looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Faire puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Barrett wants to improve his position but Faire is controlling well.
Barrett is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Faire's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Faire's back!
Faire tries to break free.
Faire breaks Barrett's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Faire pushes down on Barrett's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T2#
Faire is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Barrett doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Barrett prevents Faire from taking his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Faire keeps trying to improve his position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barrett bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Barrett postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Faire bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barrett's guard. #REVB#
Faire trying to control but Barrett is working from the bottom.
Faire forces his way into half guard.
Barrett is controlling Faire's trapped leg to prevent Faire from advancing to side control.
Barrett is looking to improve his position.
Faire wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barrett keeps working.
Faire takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Faire trying to work for an americana but Barrett has managed to regain full guard.
#T4#
Barrett controlling the position.
Faire wants to pass the guard but Barrett is keeping the position.
Barrett 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.
Faire trying to control but Barrett is working from the bottom.
Barrett has Faire pulled in close to control his posture.
Faire stands and throws Barrett's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Faire tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Faire dominated that 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.#R2##CL#
Barrett rushes Faire and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Barrett scores with a hook to the body.
Barrett working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Faire fails to land. #TD#
Barrett has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Faire uses from the top position.
Barrett keeping full guard, as Faire tries to pass.
Faire is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Barrett controlling Faire's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faire passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Faire working away.
Tom Faire has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Faire advances to full mount.
Barrett has given up his back.
Faire tries to keep control of the position but Barrett is staying busy.#SUB2#
Faire is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Barrett knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Barrett for a finish. #SUB2#
Barrett preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Faire.
Well, with Faire on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Barrett is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Barrett just trying to survive but Faire is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
Faire is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Barrett has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Faire has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Barrett taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Faire doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tom Faire! |
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Event:
The Island Season 11, 135 lbs, Round 1
Date: Oct 08, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sato moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sato staying out of range there.
Barrett with a jab.
Sato misses with a lunging right hand
and Barrett connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barrett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sato sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Barrett darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sato moves away from the strike by Barrett.
Barrett connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Barrett digs a good body shot into Sato's ribs.
Sato has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Barrett is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sato misses with a right hand
and Barrett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sato slips a jab from Barrett.
Sato throws a hook to the side of Barrett's head but Barrett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barrett moves out of range of the strikes.
Barrett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sato tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barrett was well out of range. Poor timing from Sato.
Sato staying out of range there.#T1##CL#
Barrett takes the fight into the clinch.
Sato tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barrett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sato gets through Barrett's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barrett lands a body punch in the clinch.
Barrett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sato swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD#
Barrett jumps into guard, dragging Sato to the mat.
Barrett manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sato manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Barrett's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sato keeping moving, preventing Barrett from controlling successfully.
Sato avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barrett passes Sato's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T2#
Barrett passes to full mount! #SUB#
Sato defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Barrett.
Barrett unloading with bombs!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barrett takes Sato's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Sato is in trouble.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Barrett throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch. #T3##SUB#
Sato defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Sato is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barrett controlling well, preventing Sato from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Sato is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Barrett gets his way!
I would not like to be Sato right now.
#SUB#
Barrett tightening his grip on Sato, looking for the choke.
You can see the frustration on Sato's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T4#
Barrett trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB#
Barrett is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Sato has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Barrett missing with punches from the back. #SUB#
Barrett tightening his grip on Sato, looking for the choke.
Sato avoids the strikes from Barrett.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Barrett 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#
Barrett lands a right hook to the body.
Barrett misses with a straight left.
Barrett is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sato jabs Barrett right on the nose. Barrett blinks but takes it well.
Sato throws a big shot that misses.
Barrett scores with a punch to the head.
Blake Barrett is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab by Sato.
Sato swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sato scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barrett doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barrett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barrett connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Barrett ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL#
Barrett darts in and clinches Sato up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sato throws a punch but it's blocked by Barrett.
Sato can't find room to land a body shot as Barrett controls the action.
#T1#
A hook to the body from Barrett.
Barrett jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sato walks away with a smile on his face. Barrett gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sato pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barrett scores with a hook.
Sato digs a good hook to Barrett's body.
Sato needs to keep his hands up - Barrett had a free shot at his head there.
Sato throws a hook but Barrett blocks it.
Sato swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
Barrett takes the fight into the clinch.
Barrett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barrett lands with a short shot to the head.
Sato misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sato tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sato misses with some punches.
Barrett swings wildly with an uppercut but Sato uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barrett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
Barrett lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barrett has a couple of punches blocked by Sato.
Barrett tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sato just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sato lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barrett pushes Sato back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Barrett tries a body shot but Sato blocks it.
Barrett blocking some punches.
Barrett scores with a shot to the side of Sato's head.
Sato misses with some punches.
Barrett struggles to land a body shot inside as Sato controls his hands.
Barrett swings wildly with an uppercut but Sato uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Barrett pulls guard successfully.
Barrett trying to control the position here.
Blake Barrett overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barrett's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barrett is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Barrett passes Sato's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sato trying to control from the bottom.
Sato really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barrett. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Barrett not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Barrett missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Barrett is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sato!
Barrett thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Barrett looking to finish with strikes here!
Barrett throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Barrett takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Barrett 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.#T4##SUB#
Barrett is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Sato to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Sato shrugs it off. #SUB#
Barrett is working for a guillotine from mount but Sato frees his head quite easily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sato can do anything to dispel that myth.
Barrett wants to control the pace but Sato is squirming around nicely.
Barrett unloading with bombs!
Barrett manages to capitalize on a mistake by Sato to take his back!
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!
Barrett is working the ground and pound. Can Sato escape?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Barrett dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A big right from Sato misses.
Barrett was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A cross from Barrett lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barrett looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barrett scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sato in his tracks.
Barrett lands a glancing blow to the side of Sato's head.
Barrett takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sato rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barrett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barrett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sato throws out the jab.
Barrett slips a jab from Sato.
Barrett has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barrett is looking to clinch but Sato is avoiding it.
Sato is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Barrett with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Sato.
Sato throws a lazy uppercut
and Barrett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barrett on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sato throws a hook to the side of Barrett's head but Barrett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Sato throws an overhand right that lands on Barrett's shoulder, as Barrett tries to avoid the shot.
Barrett misses with a hook. Sato ducked under it nicely.
Barrett lands a really nice looking cross but Sato seems unphased.
Sato throws a shot from downtown. Barrett moves away and avoids it.
Barrett is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sato rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barrett counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Barrett gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sato lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Barrett softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barrett.
Sato lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barrett backwards. #TD#
Barrett jumps guard and drags Sato to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barrett is on top in guard.
#REVR#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sato keeping moving, preventing Barrett from controlling successfully.
Sato is trying to keep Barrett in close.
#T2#
Barrett is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Barrett cracks Sato with a solid left hand.
Barrett slips nicely into half guard.
Sato is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Barrett jumps into side control!#SUB#
Barrett is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sato has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Barrett is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sato knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
Barrett advances nicely into full mount.
Barrett tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Barrett is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Sato has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Barrett throwing strikes here but Sato is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Barrett tries to control but Sato wriggling away.
Barrett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sato can do to turn this around?
Sato avoids a series of strikes thrown by Barrett.
Sato tries to lock up and control but Barrett gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sato taking shots to the head.
Barrett controlling his opponent.
Barrett continues to stall.
Barrett sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Davi Sato has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blake Barrett is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Barrett punching from mount but Sato doing a good job of avoiding damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blake Barrett showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barrett has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Blake Barrett!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Blake Barrett!
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Blake Barrett!
Blake Barrett wins by unanimous decision!
Blake Barrett made sure to mention his sponsor, Sweet Leaf Supplements in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Island Brawls 31
Date: Aug 05, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barrett throws a lazy uppercut
and Matata counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barrett throws a hook to the side of Matata's head but Matata sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Barrett darts in and clinches Matata up against the cage.
Matata tries a body shot but Barrett blocks it.
Barrett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matata's elbow.
Matata takes a shot to the head.
Matata tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barrett's elbow.
Matata has a couple of punches blocked by Barrett.
Matata working aggressively here.
Matata misses with a body punch.
Matata tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matata.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barrett holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barrett.
Matata lands a nice uppercut.
Matata tries to throw a body punch but Barrett avoids it by throwing Matata back against the cage.
Barrett misses with the head strike.
Matata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barrett. #T1#
Matata misses with the head strike.
Barrett tries a body shot but Matata blocks it.
Barrett throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Barrett lands an uppercut.
Matata misses with a punch on the inside.
Barrett lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Matata.
A hook to the body from Matata.
Barrett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matata working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Matata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barrett has a couple of punches blocked by Matata.
Matata prevents a body shot from Barrett.
A right hand to the body from Barrett.
Matata working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Matata.
Barrett digs a right hand into Matata's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Matata's gas tank.
Matata tries to work over Barrett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barrett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matata's elbow.
Matata is working for takedown but Barrett is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short right from Barrett on the inside.
Matata looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Barrett scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short body shot lands from Barrett as the two fighters clinch.
Matata has a couple of punches blocked by Barrett.
#T2#
Matata's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barrett misses with the head strike.
Matata lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barrett misses with some punches.
Matata blocks a body shot from Barrett.
Matata misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matata misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matata swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Barrett.
Barrett tries to throw a body punch but Matata avoids it by throwing Barrett back against the cage.
Matata lands a shot to the body.
Matata throws a punch but it's blocked by Barrett.
Matata lands a shoulder strike.
Matata misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matata misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barrett misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Barrett.
Barrett working aggressively here.
Matata misses with a punch to the body.
Barrett lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Matata or not.
A short right from Matata.
Barrett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Barrett lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barrett.
Matata throws a punch but it's blocked by Barrett.
Barrett taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Barrett lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Matata changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Barrett fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Matata feints a jab promting Barrett to slip. Matata then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Barrett slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Matata throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL#
Barrett gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Matata blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barrett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barrett blocking some punches.
Matata misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Matata misses with some punches.
Barrett has a couple of punches blocked by Matata.
Barrett lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barrett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Matata fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matata.
Matata working aggressively here.
Barrett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matata has a couple of punches blocked by Barrett.
A short right from Matata on the inside.
Matata tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barrett's elbow.
Matata misses with a punch on the inside.
Matata misses with a punch on the inside.
Barrett blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barrett.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matata.
Barrett struggles to land a body shot inside as Matata controls his hands.
Barrett scores with a shoulder strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Matata swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barrett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Blake Barrett will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Barrett tries to clinch but Matata moves out of range.
Barrett misses with an uppercut. Matata saw that one coming.
Matata drops his hands momentarily and Barrett takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Barrett looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barrett has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Barrett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by Matata.
Barrett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Matata swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Matata throws out a counter right but Barrett avoids it with no problem.
Barrett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matata throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Barrett rushes Matata and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Barrett displaying some good clinch control by pressing Matata up against the cage.
Barrett tries to stall but Matata uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T1#
Matata has a couple of punches blocked by Barrett.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barrett.
Barrett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barrett lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barrett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matata gets through Barrett's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Matata - that landed with a thud.
Matata swings wildly with an uppercut but Barrett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matata misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matata throws a punch but it's blocked by Barrett.
Matata lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barrett.
Barrett working aggressively here.
Barrett stalling in the clinch but Matata improves position.
Barrett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matata throws a punch but it's blocked by Barrett.
Matata lands a right hand.
Barrett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matata blocks a body shot from Barrett.
Matata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2#
Matata throws a head punch that misses.
Barrett scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barrett lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Matata or not.
Matata swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barrett prevents a body shot from Matata.
Barrett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blake Barrett has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Barrett lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Matata or not.
A short left from Matata.
Barrett tries a body shot but Matata blocks it.
Barrett lands a hook that snaps the head of Matata backwards.
Barrett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barrett tries to work over Matata's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Matata.
Barrett has Matata pressed against the cage.
Matata working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barrett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matata blocks an uppercut.
Barrett lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Matata or not.
Barrett blocks a body shot from Matata.
Matata makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Matata throws a head punch that misses.
Barrett blocks an uppercut.
Barrett gets through Matata's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Matata swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barrett scores with a shoulder strike.
Barrett tries a body shot but Matata blocks it.
Matata tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barrett's elbow.
Barrett tries a body shot but Matata blocks it.
Barrett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Matata.
Matata throws a head punch that misses.
Matata lands a left hand.
Matata lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barrett backwards.
Matata misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barrett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barrett blocks an uppercut.
Barrett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barrett is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Barrett scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Barrett lands with a left to the head. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barrett working aggressively here.
Barrett lands a right hand.
Barrett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matata working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Barrett.
Matata blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barrett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barrett blocks an uppercut.
Matata has a couple of punches blocked by Barrett.
Barrett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Barrett fails to land.
Barrett misses with a body punch.
Matata misses with a punch to the body.
Barrett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Barrett fails to land.
Matata tries to work over Barrett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barrett misses with a body punch.
Barrett slowing the pace effectively.
Barrett is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Matata fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Blake Barrett will probably get the nod.
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.#R3#
Barrett dips to his left and cracks Matata with an uppercut!
Matata throws a series of strikes that have Barrett backpedaling.
Matata with a nice cross.
Hakuna Matata seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matata moves away from the strike by Barrett.
Matata unleashes a big counter combination but Barrett bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Matata slips a straight right by Barrett.
Barrett takes a swing at Matata's ribcage but misses.
Matata is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Barrett with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matata swings widly with a right hand
enabling Barrett to counter with a crisp jab.
Barrett throws the left hand but Matata avoids the punch easily.
Matata slips a jab from Barrett.#T1#
Nice uppercut there from Barrett.
Barrett jabs Matata right on the nose. Matata blinks but takes it well.
Barrett connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Matata's hands.
Barrett tests Matata's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barrett scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Barrett stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Matata throws a jab when Barrett was well out of range.
Matata takes a swing at Barrett's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Matata with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Matata throws a shot from downtown. Barrett moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Barrett on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Barrett paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matata tests Barrett's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barrett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matata dips to his left and cracks Barrett with an uppercut!
Matata gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Barrett.
Matata misses with the combination.
#T3##CL#
Barrett has closed the distance and engaged Matata in a clinch.
Barrett lands a nice shot to the body.
Matata scores with a shoulder strike.
Barrett lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Matata backwards.
Matata throws a punch but it's blocked by Barrett.
Barrett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barrett lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Matata prevents a body shot from Barrett.
Barrett misses with a body punch.
Barrett blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Matata.
Barrett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matata tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barrett's elbow.
Matata misses with a punch on the inside.
Barrett lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
Matata fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matata misses with a body punch.
Barrett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matata blocking some punches.
Matata misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barrett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Barrett - that landed with a thud.
Barrett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matata blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barrett blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Matata.
Matata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barrett is struggling to control the position.
Matata's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barrett.
Matata lands with a short shot to the head.
Barrett working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barrett lands a right hand that snaps the head of Matata backwards.
Matata has a couple of punches blocked by Barrett.
Matata misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Barrett clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
The fighters circling - Barrett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matata let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A big right from Matata misses.
Barrett tests Matata's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Matata drops his hands momentarily and Barrett takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Barrett is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A decent looking cross lands there for Matata.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matata lands a right hook to the body.
Matata takes a swing at Barrett's ribcage but misses.
Barrett seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Barrett tries to clinch but Matata is having none of it. #T1#
Barrett misses with a lunging right hand
and Matata counters with a series of strikes. Barrett will be more careful next time no doubt.
Barrett tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Matata paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barrett looks to clinch
letting Matata counter with a right hand.
Matata looks to land a right hand but Barrett moved out of range.
Matata showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barrett.
Matata lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T2#
Matata throws a poor cross that misses
and Barrett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matata looks to land a left hand but Barrett moved out of range nicely.
Barrett tries to clinch up.
Matata let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Matata ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Barrett throws out a loose jab but Matata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barrett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matata! But no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matata takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Barrett lands a right hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Matata.#T3##CL#
Matata tries to keep at a distance but Barrett has taken the fight into the clinch.
Matata scores with a shot to the side of Barrett's head.
Matata swings wildly with an uppercut but Barrett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matata lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barrett backwards.
Matata has a couple of punches blocked by Barrett.
Barrett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barrett misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barrett.
Matata prevents a body shot from Barrett.
Barrett gets through Matata's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barrett misses with the head strike.
Barrett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matata misses with some punches.
Barrett scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Matata.
A nice left hand lands by Barrett.
#T4#
Nice body punch from Barrett - that landed with a thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barrett lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Barrett scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Matata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barrett tries to work over Matata's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barrett lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matata backwards.
Matata lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barrett backwards.
Barrett lands with a right to the head.
Barrett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matata throws a punch but it's blocked by Barrett.
Matata working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Matata misses with the head strike.
Barrett misses with some punches.
Barrett lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Barrett working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barrett misses with a punch on the inside.
Matata lands a left hand.
Barrett lands a body punch in the clinch.
Barrett lands a left hand.
Barrett blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Blake Barrett will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Barrett avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barrett tests Matata's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Matata slips under a jab from Barrett.
A slow jab from Matata misses its intended target.
As Matata tries to get set, Barrett tries to push him back and clinch up but Matata manages to avoid the attempt.
Blake Barrett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barrett misses with a hook. Matata ducked under it nicely.
Matata throws out a counter right but Barrett avoids it with no problem.
Barrett punishes Matata's body with a nice straight punch.
Barrett throws a lazy right hand but Matata sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matata appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Matata scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Matata throws a hook but Barrett blocks it.
Barrett is looking to counter the offense by Matata and move into the clinch.
Barrett wants to clinch up but Matata keeps it at a distance.
Matata on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Matata fails to land with a series of punches.
Barrett seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Barrett tests Matata's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barrett connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hakuna Matata has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Barrett lands a jab-cross combination.
Barrett lands with a hook. Matata tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matata misses with a right hand
and Barrett makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Matata looks to land a combination but Barrett avoids it well.
Matata throws an off balance right hand
and Barrett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matata circles away from the clinch attempt.
Matata throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barrett counters with a nice uppercut.
Barrett misses with a hook
and Matata counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Matata is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Barrett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Matata swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Matata lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Barrett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matata.
Matata avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matata! But no joy.#CL#
Barrett takes the fight into the clinch.
Barrett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matata tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barrett's elbow.
Matata blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matata fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barrett misses with a punch on the inside.
Matata misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T4#
Matata blocks a body shot from Barrett.
Matata misses with some punches.
Matata struggles to land a body shot inside as Barrett controls his hands.
Matata misses with a body punch.
Barrett lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Matata backwards.
Matata tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barrett content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Barrett struggles to land a body shot inside as Matata controls his hands.
Matata struggles to land a body shot inside as Barrett controls his hands.
Barrett misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Matata.
Barrett blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barrett.
Barrett stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Matata blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stalling in the clinch from Barrett.
Barrett gets through Matata's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barrett blocks an uppercut.
Matata misses with a body punch.
Matata blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blake Barrett showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barrett has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 50:46
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 50:46
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Barrett!
Blake Barrett retains his bantamweight title!
A very excited looking Blake Barrett made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Island Brawls 22
Date: Jul 01, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick from Morrison, right into the meat of the thigh.
#TD2#
Morrison shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Barrett manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Barrett is controlling Morrison's posture.
Barrett on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Barrett tries to get out of the position.
Barrett wants to sweep here but Morrison controlling him for the moment.
Barrett is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Morrison wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barrett is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1##SUB2#
Morrison looking for submissions off his back.
Barrett stalling. #SUB2#
Morrison looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Morrison wants to improve his position but Barrett is controlling well.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Barrett moves into full mount! Morrison won't be happy about that!
Morrison is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barrett looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Barrett has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Morrison looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Morrison tries to roll but Barrett sticks to his back.
Barrett has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Morrison's body.
#T4#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morrison tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Barrett dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Morrison misses with a hook
enabling Barrett to counter with a crisp jab.
Barrett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morrison.#TD2#
Morrison throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Barrett was covering up waiting for the punch and Morrison finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Barrett looking for a sweep. Not yet Barrett, not yet.
Barrett is trying to control the position but Morrison postures up.
Blake Barrett overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barrett seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Barrett manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Morrison manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barrett trying to control but Morrison is working from the bottom.
Morrison controlling the position.#T1#
Barrett controls from within his opponent's guard.
Barrett wants to pass the guard but Morrison is keeping the position.
Our spies down at at Armored Fitness & Sparring inform us that Morrison has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Barrett's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Barrett postures up.
Barrett stopping the sweep attempt from Morrison.
Barrett stays in close to Morrison's body and controls the position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Morrison throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barrett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barrett doesn't manage to clinch there - Morrison circles away.
Morrison shoots in and drives through. Barrett sprawls well.
Barrett is looking to counter punch.
Morrison cracks Barrett with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Barrett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Morrison.
Morrison throws a head kick that Barrett semi-blocks.
Morrison misses with a hook.
Tyler Morrison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barrett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A shot to the body from Morrison misses
and Barrett counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3#
Barrett cracks Morrison with a good jab.
Morrison scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barrett in his tracks.
Morrison swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Barrett counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Morrison pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Morrison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barrett swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Morrison throws a leg kick #CL#
and Barrett moves into the clinch.
Barrett throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Morrison.
A head punch on the inside from Barrett fails to land.
Barrett blocks a body shot from Morrison.
Morrison misses with the head strike.
Morrison blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Morrison pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Morrison throws a body shot but no joy.
Morrison waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barrett.
Barrett throwing a counter right hand but Morrison manages to avoid it.
Barrett tries to close the distance and clinch but Morrison swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4#
Morrison misses with a double jab.
It looked like Barrett wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Morrison just misses with a punch to the body.
Morrison throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barrett was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barrett scores with a jab to the jaw.
Morrison tries to land a front kick but Barrett steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Barrett takes one on the button.
Barrett loads up on a big right hand but Morrison slips the punch.
Morrison misses with a hook
and Morrison takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Morrison throws a jab when Barrett was well out of range.
Morrison with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Barrett to score with a decent uppercut.
Barrett cracks Morrison with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Morrison connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Morrison throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barrett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Barrett wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Blake Barrett will probably get the nod.
That's time! Barrett's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Barrett scores with a jab.
Barrett walks into a jab.
Barrett tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Morrison swings for the body but Barrett moves out of range.
Barrett is looking to counter the offense by Morrison and move into the clinch.
Morrison misses with a lunging right hand
and Barrett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Morrison closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Morrison takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#ROC#Morrison is rocked!
Barrett fakes the body blow, causing Morrison to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Morrison goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Blake Barrett!
Blake Barrett retains his bantamweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Blake Barrett made sure he mentioned EL ZOIDO FEEBLE FIGHTWEAR, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
Island Brawls 18
Date: Jun 17, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones misses with a straight left.
Jones lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL2#
Jones clinches up against the cage.
Barrett avoiding damage as Jones throws knees to the body.
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
Jones tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barrett avoids it.
Barrett blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jones trying to land knees to the body.
Barrett working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barrett lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Barrett lands a nice uppercut.
Barrett can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
A short uppercut from Barrett.
Jones is trying to stall.
A short uppercut from Barrett.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barrett pushes Jones back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T1#
Jones throws an elbow that misses.
Barrett gets through Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barrett cracks Jones with a nice body shot.
Barrett just leaning against Jones, taking a breather.
A hook to the body from Barrett.
Barrett lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Barrett seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Jones can turn it around.
A left hand lands to the body for Barrett.
Jones is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Barrett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Barrett working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barrett on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barrett.
Jones tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barrett avoids it.
Barrett lands with a right to the head. #TD2#
Jones turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barrett keeps working.
Barrett on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Barrett tries to get out of the position.#T2#
You can see the frustration on Barrett's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones in side control, throwing shots but Barrett defends.
Barrett is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Armored Fitness & Sparring that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Barrett controls the position for a moment.
Jones misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Barrett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barrett is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jones off and has taken his back!
Jones trying to control the position but Barrett manages to sink in the hooks.
Barrett just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Barrett continues to stall.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jones looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Jones is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Barrett.
Jones looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Barrett keeps control of the position easily here as Jones tries to buck him off.
Barrett has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Barrett dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones closes the distance looking to clinch
and Barrett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barrett defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Jones swings widly with a right hand
and Barrett counters with a nice body shot.
Barrett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Jones looks to land a right hand but Barrett moved out of range.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barrett swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones throws a jab when Barrett was well out of range.#CL#
Jones gets tackled into the cage by Barrett. Barrett maintains the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Barrett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Jones landing knees to the body.
Barrett letting Jones take a breather here.
Barrett tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jones looking to stall.
Jones trying to land knees to the body.
Blake Barrett has scored more points in the clinch so far.#TD2#
Jones turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Jones manages to end up in side control.
Barrett can't do much from the bottom here.
Barrett manages to get back to half guard.
Barrett is concentrating on defense, preventing Jones from advancing position.
Barrett is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones wants to control but Barrett is keeping him busy. #T2#
Barrett has his hands clasped together around Jones's back. He's all about the action.
Barrett is not content to let Jones control the position.
Barrett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barrett controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Barrett's head.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Barrett controlling the position for now.
Jones is trying to control. Barrett wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Peanut Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Jones is working for a submission of some sort.
Barrett knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.#T3#
Jones wants to free his trapped foot but Barrett is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Barrett desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Jones wants to take a breather but Barrett is having none of it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jones wants to clinch but Barrett slips to the side
and Barrett counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jones throws a right hand that misses
and Barrett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Jones. Beautiful body shot.#KD#
Barrett lands a big uppercut and Jones crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Jones looks OK. Barrett waves Jones back to his feet!#ROC#Jones is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Barrett finish him?
Peanut Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4##CL2#
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Barrett lands a body punch in the clinch.
Barrett lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Barrett lands with a right to the head.
Barrett avoiding damage as Jones throws knees to the body.
Barrett working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Barrett on the inside.
Barrett is working Jones over against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Barrett.
Barrett lands with a short shot to the head.
Barrett stalls.
A short body shot lands from Barrett as the two fighters clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jones throws an elbow but misses.
Barrett makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barrett.
Barrett digs a right hand underneath Jones's ribcage. Jones let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jones lands a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Barrett dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Barrett looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Barrett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Barrett is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jones.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Barrett ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Barrett circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Jones misses with a hook
and Barrett connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Barrett's shoulder, as Barrett tries to avoid the shot.
Jones misses with an uppercut
#CL#
and Barrett holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Barrett stalling.
Barrett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Barrett.
Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
Barrett lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jones pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jones is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barrett is defending well for now.
Jones is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barrett is defending well for now.
Barrett scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Barrett'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.
Barrett working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jones.
A left hand lands to the body for Barrett.
Barrett stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jones obliges.
Barrett lands a shoulder strike.
Barrett lands a body shot.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barrett avoids it.
Jones missing with knees to the body.
Barrett lands an uppercut.
Barrett lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barrett scores with a hook to the body.
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barrett lands an uppercut.
Barrett scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Barrett pushes Jones back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Barrett - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Barrett lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
A hook to the body from Barrett.
#T2#
Barrett digs a right hand into Jones's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jones's gas tank.
Barrett works on Jones's body with a couple of short punches.
Barrett digs a right hand into Jones's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jones's gas tank.
Barrett digs a right hand underneath Jones's ribcage. Jones let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Barrett working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good body shot from Barrett.
Barrett scores with a hook to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Barrett.
A short body shot lands from Barrett as the two fighters clinch.
Barrett lands with a right to the head.
Barrett lands a left hand.
Barrett presses Jones against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Barrett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barrett creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Barrett.
Good body shot from Barrett.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barrett.
Barrett lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barrett throws a big uppercut that drops Jones! More strikes from Barrett and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Jones lies dazed against the cage as Barrett celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blake Barrett!
Blake Barrett retains his bantamweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Blake Barrett made sure he mentioned EL ZOIDO FEEBLE FIGHTWEAR, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
Island Brawls 14
Date: Jun 03, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Subagio clinches with his opponent.
Barrett lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Subagio.
Subagio is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Barrett is keeping busy.
Subagio can't break the clinch.
Barrett blocks the elbow strike.
Subagio tries to circle away but Barrett has him pinned against the cage.
Subagio leaning his opponent against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Barrett blocks a body shot from Subagio.
Barrett lands a right hand that snaps the head of Subagio backwards.
Subagio misses with a short punch on the inside.
Subagio misses with the head strike.
A short right from Barrett on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Subagio's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barrett lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barrett lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Subagio creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Barrett lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barrett managing to block the knees to the body from Subagio.
Barrett lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T1#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Barrett as Subagio tries to tie him up.
Subagio creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Barrett's defenses.
Subagio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Barrett.
Barrett lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barrett lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Subagio backwards.
Subagio can't find room to land a body shot as Barrett controls the action.
Barrett throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Subagios head.
Barrett throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short left from Barrett.
Subagio misses with a body punch.
Barrett blocking some punches.
Subagio trying to control the position but instead, Barrett has worked for underhooks and has pushed Subagio into the cage.
Barrett scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Subagio misses with some punches.
Barrett lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barrett throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Subagios head.
Subagio misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barrett cracks Subagio with a nice body shot.#T2#
Barrett digs a right hand underneath Subagio's ribcage. Subagio let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Barrett lands a shot to the body.
Subagio looks winded!
Barrett scores with a hook to the body.
Barrett lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barrett works on Subagio's body with a couple of short punches.
Good body shot from Barrett.
Subagio swings wildly with an uppercut but Barrett uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barrett.
Nice body punch from Barrett - that landed with a thud.
Barrett lands a left hand.
Barrett pushes Subagio back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Subagio's coach down at Armored Fitness & Sparring was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Subagio's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barrett.
A left hand lands to the body for Barrett.
Barrett lands a left hand.
Barrett presses Subagio against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short body shot lands from Barrett as the two fighters clinch.
Barrett lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good body shot from Barrett.
Barrett lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barrett gets through Subagio's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Barrett. #T3#
Barrett lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barrett.
Barrett blocks an uppercut.
Barrett working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barrett.
Subagio working aggressively here.
Barrett stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Barrett scores with a nice hook to the head.
Barrett softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Barrett is working Subagio over against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Barrett.
Barrett lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barrett creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Barrett scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC#Subagio is rocked!
A shot in the inside from Barrett.
Subagio is still on wobbly legs! Can Barrett finish him?
Barrett lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Barrett lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Subagio backwards.
Barrett lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Subagio backwards.
Barrett lands with a light punch inside.
Barrett pushes Subagio against the cage. Barrett is working some dirty boxing. Barrett pushes off with a quick right hook! Subagio goes down! Subagio tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Barrett moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blake Barrett!
Blake Barrett retains his bantamweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Blake Barrett thanked EL ZOIDO FEEBLE FIGHTWEAR for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
Island Brawls 10
Date: May 20, 2020 |
#R1#
Barrett with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Barrett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matata.
Matata uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Barrett misses the target.
Barrett walks into a left hand.
Barrett cracks a nice hook into Matata's ribs.
Matata swings widly with a right hand
and Barrett connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matata changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Barrett definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Barrett blocking some punches.
Barrett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barrett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Matata.
Matata has a couple of punches blocked by Barrett.
Barrett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barrett lands a body punch in the clinch.
Matata swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barrett blocks an uppercut.
Barrett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barrett.
Barrett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Barrett.
Barrett lands a body shot in the clinch.
Barrett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Barrett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Matata lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Matata blocks an uppercut.
Matata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barrett throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barrett.
Good body shot from Barrett.
Barrett blocks an uppercut.
Matata cracks Barrett with a nice body shot.
Matata misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matata misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matata digs a right hand underneath Barrett's ribcage. Barrett let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch on the inside from Matata fails to land.
Matata lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matata misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matata fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barrett lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Matata working aggressively here.
#T2#
Barrett blocking some punches.
Matata lands with a right to the head.
Barrett tries a body shot but Matata blocks it.
Barrett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barrett blocking some punches.
Barrett lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Matata misses with a punch on the inside.
Barrett misses with a body punch.
Matata is working Barrett over against the cage.
Barrett blocking some punches.
Barrett can't find room to land a body shot as Matata controls the action.
Barrett misses with the head strike.
Barrett blocking some punches.
Matata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Matata.
Barrett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matata makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Matata lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Matata throws a punch but it's blocked by Barrett.
A head punch on the inside from Barrett fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Matata.
Barrett can't find room to land a body shot as Matata controls the action.
#T3#
Matata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matata blocking some punches.
Barrett lands with a left to the head.
Matata lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barrett lands a right hand that snaps the head of Matata backwards.
Matata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matata misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matata misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barrett misses with some punches.
Matata misses with the head strike.
Matata lands with a short shot to the head.
Barrett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barrett blocks an uppercut.
Matata prevents a body shot from Barrett.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Matata.
Matata misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matata tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matata is leaning against Barrett and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Matata lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barrett backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barrett misses with some punches.
Barrett misses with some punches.
Matata scores with a shoulder strike.
Matata lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
A body shot lands from Barrett.
Matata lands a nice shot to the body.
Matata misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barrett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barrett makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Matata struggles to land a body shot inside as Barrett controls his hands.
Barrett tries to work over Matata's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matata misses with some punches.
Matata's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Matata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barrett lands a right hand that snaps the head of Matata backwards.
Matata blocks a body shot from Barrett.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matata.
Matata blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matata scores with a shot to the side of Barrett's head.
Matata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barrett scores with a hook to the body.
Matata throws a punch but it's blocked by Barrett.
Barrett tries a body shot but Matata blocks it.
Barrett lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Matata blocks a body shot from Barrett.
A head punch on the inside from Matata fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hakuna Matata will probably get the nod.
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##CL#
Barrett rushes Matata and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've been informed that Matata has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Barrett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barrett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barrett blocking some punches.
Barrett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matata tries to work over Barrett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barrett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Matata.
Barrett lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matata backwards.
Hakuna Matata seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Matata misses with some punches.
Barrett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barrett tries a body shot but Matata blocks it.
Barrett throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Matatas head.
A nice left hand lands by Matata.
Matata throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matata working aggressively here.
Barrett takes a shot to the head.
Barrett has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Barrett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barrett digs a right hand into Matata's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Matata's gas tank.
Matata throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barrett blocks an uppercut.
Matata misses with some punches.
#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barrett.
Barrett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Matata blocks an uppercut.
Matata swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barrett.
Barrett works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Barrett on the inside.
Barrett blocking some punches.
Barrett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matata scores with a shot to the side of Barrett's head.
Barrett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matata working aggressively here.
Barrett lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Barrett.
Matata lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Matata softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barrett struggles to land a body shot inside as Matata controls his hands.
Matata works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Barrett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barrett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matata's elbow.
Barrett softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Barrett lands a body punch in the clinch. #T2#
Barrett working aggressively here.
Barrett lands an uppercut.
Matata working aggressively here.
Matata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Matata.
Barrett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matata scores with a nice hook to the head.
Matata misses with a punch to the body.
Barrett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barrett blocks an uppercut.
Matata lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barrett lands with a left to the head.
Barrett lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matata throws a punch but it's blocked by Barrett.
Matata working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barrett.
Matata tries to work over Barrett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barrett swings wildly with an uppercut but Matata uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Barrett.
Barrett misses with a body punch.
Matata blocking some punches.
#T3#
Matata misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barrett working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matata.
Barrett misses with a punch on the inside.
Matata working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barrett.
Barrett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barrett lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barrett softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matata.
Matata tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barrett pushes Matata back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Barrett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barrett scores with a nice hook to the head.
Barrett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barrett working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barrett tries to work over Matata's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barrett lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Matata lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matata misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matata working aggressively here.
Barrett lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Matata backwards. #T4#
Matata blocks an uppercut.
Barrett tries to throw a body punch but Matata avoids it by throwing Barrett back against the cage.
Matata makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Barrett.
Barrett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matata.
Barrett throws a head punch that misses.
Barrett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matata's elbow.
Matata tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barrett misses with the head strike.
Barrett can't find room to land a body shot as Matata controls the action.
A short right from Matata.
Barrett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barrett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barrett scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Matata.
Matata misses with a body punch.
Barrett throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Matatas head.
Matata takes a shot to the head.
Barrett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matata's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Barrett dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Matata scores with a sloppy right hand. Barrett should have avoided that one.
Barrett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matata.
Barrett moves out of range as Matata strikes.
Matata feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barretts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Matata misses with a wild body shot.
Matata throws a shot from downtown. Barrett moves away and avoids it.
Barrett slips a straight right by Matata.
Matata throws a right hand that misses
letting Barrett counter with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Barrett.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matata looks to score with a jab to the body but Barrett is just out of range.
Hakuna Matata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matata throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barrett counters with a nice body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Barrett as he connects with a hook.
Barrett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matata.
#T1##CL#
Matata gets tackled into the cage by Barrett. Barrett maintains the clinch.
Barrett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matata scores with a nice hook to the head.
Barrett misses with some punches.
Matata misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barrett.
Barrett blocks an uppercut.
Matata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barrett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barrett works on Matata's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matata.
Matata fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barrett lands a body punch in the clinch.
Matata lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barrett.
A shot in the inside from Barrett.
Barrett swings wildly with an uppercut but Matata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matata lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barrett backwards.
Barrett digs a right hand into Matata's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Matata's gas tank.
Barrett can't find room to land a body shot as Matata controls the action.
Matata tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
A short body shot lands from Barrett as the two fighters clinch.
Matata takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short uppercut from Barrett.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barrett.
A right handed body shot lands from Barrett.
Barrett tries a body shot but Matata blocks it.
Barrett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matata tries to work over Barrett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Barrett.
Matata tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matata working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Matata blocking some punches.
Matata's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barrett works on Matata's body with a couple of short punches.
Barrett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matata throws a punch but it's blocked by Barrett.
Barrett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barrett scores with a shoulder strike.
Barrett lands a right hand that snaps the head of Matata backwards.
Matata blocks an uppercut.
Matata blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Barrett. #T3#
Barrett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barrett lands with a left to the head.
Matata swings wildly with an uppercut but Barrett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barrett scores with a shot to the side of Matata's head.
Barrett misses with a punch to the body.
Matata has a couple of punches blocked by Barrett.
Matata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matata misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matata tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Matata - that landed with a thud.
Matata tries to work over Barrett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barrett lands with a light punch inside.
Barrett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barrett lands with a right to the head.
Barrett digs a right hand underneath Matata's ribcage. Matata let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Barrett.
Barrett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barrett.
Matata scores with a shot to the side of Barrett's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matata swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4#
A head punch on the inside from Matata fails to land.
Barrett lands a body punch.
Good body shot from Matata.
Barrett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barrett cracks Matata with a nice body shot.
Barrett tries to throw a body punch but Matata avoids it by throwing Barrett back against the cage.
Matata throws a punch but it's blocked by Barrett.
Barrett lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matata backwards.
Matata blocks an uppercut.
Matata throws a punch but it's blocked by Barrett.
Barrett misses with the head strike.
Barrett tries to throw a body punch but Matata avoids it by throwing Barrett back against the cage.
Barrett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barrett lands a shot to the body.
Matata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Barrett on the inside.
Matata takes a shot to the head.
Matata misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barrett lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matata throws a punch but it's blocked by Barrett.
Matata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Barrett clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Barrett bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Matata's head backwards.
Hakuna Matata seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barrett throws a hook but Matata avoids it easily.
Matata has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Barrett finds it's way round the side to connect with Matata's head. #CL#
Barrett moves into the clinch.
Barrett lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Matata.
Barrett lands a left hand.
A short uppercut from Matata.
Barrett working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Matata misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barrett.
Barrett softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Barrett throws a head punch that misses.
Barrett lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Matata backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barrett misses with a punch on the inside.
Matata tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barrett creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Barrett works on Matata's body with a couple of short punches.
Barrett pushes Matata back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barrett lands a body shot in the clinch.
Matata is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T1#
Matata lands with a left to the head.
Barrett tries a body shot but Matata blocks it.
Matata misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Barrett on the inside.
Matata misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matata.
Matata scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Barrett works on Matata's body with a couple of short punches.
Barrett softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Barrett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Barrett - that landed with a thud.
Barrett scores with a shot to the side of Matata's head.
Barrett lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matata backwards.
Barrett lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Matata backwards.
Barrett lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Barrett.
Barrett scores with a shot to the side of Matata's head.
Barrett scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hand to the body from Barrett.
Barrett scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Matata fails to land.
A hook to the body from Barrett.
Barrett misses with a body punch.
Barrett lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barrett working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barrett scores with a hook to the body.
Matata's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barrett lands a nice shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Barrett scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barrett lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Matata swings wildly with an uppercut but Barrett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matata swings wildly with an uppercut but Barrett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matata fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barrett throws a punch but it's blocked by Matata.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barrett.
Matata blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matata swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barrett lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3#
A left hand lands to the body for Barrett.
Matata lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Matata fails to land.
Barrett working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barrett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matata throws a head punch that misses.
Barrett can't find room to land a body shot as Matata controls the action.
Barrett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Barrett.
Matata prevents a body shot from Barrett.
Matata blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matata.
Barrett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matata misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matata tries a body shot but Barrett blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Barrett.
Barrett works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A shot in the inside from Barrett.
Barrett tries to work over Matata's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matata struggles to land a body shot inside as Barrett controls his hands.
Barrett blocks an uppercut.
#T4#
Matata blocks a body shot from Barrett.
A right handed body shot lands from Barrett.
Barrett lands an uppercut.
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!
Matata working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Matata fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Barrett.
Barrett makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matata.
Matata tries a body shot but Barrett blocks it.
Barrett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matata can do to turn this around?
A short right from Barrett on the inside.
Barrett digs a right hand underneath Matata's ribcage. Matata let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Barrett pushes Matata back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barrett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barrett lands a body punch in the clinch.
Barrett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barrett lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Matata backwards.
Matata misses with a punch on the inside.
Barrett lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Matata backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matata.
Barrett lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Barrett had his way with Hakuna Matata in 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. This is the final round!
#R5#
Nice uppercut lands for Barrett. That snapped Matata's head back.
Matata lands a jab-cross combination.
Barrett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matata manages to avoid it.
Matata pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matata misses with a hook. Barrett ducked under it nicely.
Barrett was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barrett dodges the punch combination from Matata.
Barrett lunges at Matata with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Matata's hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matata keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barrett.
Barrett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barrett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matata.
Barrett was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Matata misses with a wild body shot.
Barrett throws the left hand but Matata avoids the punch easily.
Barrett takes a swing at Matata's ribcage but misses.
Barrett on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Matata loads up on a big right hand but Barrett slips the punch.
Barrett missing with a left hand there. Matata was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matata misses with an uppercut
and Barrett counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barrett feints a jab promting Matata to slip. Barrett then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Matata slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Barrett misses with a hook.
Matata moves forwards but Barrett connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Matata uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barrett.
Barrett looks to throw the jab but Matata is out of range.
Hakuna Matata has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Barrett lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matata circles away quickly and effectively.
Matata steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barrett.
Matata throws a predictable looking body shot
#CL#
and Barrett holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
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!
Matata misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matata softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Barrett fails to land.
Matata misses with some punches.
Barrett tries to work over Matata's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barrett.
A short left from Matata.
Matata lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barrett misses with a punch on the inside.
Barrett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matata gets through Barrett's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Barrett - that landed with a thud.
Barrett lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Matata swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barrett's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
Matata swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barrett.
Matata softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barrett.
Matata throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Barrett.
Matata lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barrett backwards.
Barrett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matata throws a head punch that misses.
Barrett can't find room to land a body shot as Matata controls the action.
Matata blocking some punches.
Matata lands a hook that snaps the head of Barrett backwards.
Barrett tries to throw a body punch but Matata avoids it by throwing Barrett back against the cage.
Barrett tries to work over Matata's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matata lands a nice shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Matata scores with a nice short uppercut.
Matata blocks a body shot from Barrett.
A body shot lands from Barrett.
Matata makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hand to the body from Barrett.
Barrett struggles to land a body shot inside as Matata controls his hands.
A short right from Barrett on the inside.
Barrett works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Matata working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Matata.
Barrett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barrett lands a right hand that snaps the head of Matata backwards.
Barrett working aggressively here.
A short right from Barrett.
Matata misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matata lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Matata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Barrett on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barrett.
Matata lands a left hand.
Barrett makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Matata fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barrett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barrett lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Matata backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Blake Barrett.
Well Barrett has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 48:47
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 49:46
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Barrett!
Blake Barrett is the new bantamweight champion!
Blake Barrett seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Island Brawls 7
Date: May 09, 2020 |
#R1#
Barrett misses with a hook.
Barrett definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Barrett misses with a hook. Martins ducked under it nicely.
Martins throws a lazy head kick
letting Barrett counter with a right hand. #ROC#
Martins is rocked!
Barrett lands an uppercut, right on the button! Martins tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Blake Barrett!
A relieved looking Blake Barrett thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Island Brawls 4
Date: Apr 29, 2020 |
#R1#
Barrett loads up on a big right hand but Turner slips the punch.
Turner shoots in for a takedown but Barrett shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Barrett closes the distance and clinches.
Barrett tries to work over Turner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Turner wants to break free but Barrett has control.
Barrett lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Turner tries to break free but Barrett pushes him back against the cage.
Barrett lands a shoulder strike.
Turner wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Barrett has him pressed against the cage.
Barrett lands a left hand that snaps the head of Turner backwards.
Turner's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barrett.
Turner takes a shot to the head.
Barrett lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turner blocks an uppercut.
Barrett is leaning against Turner and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barrett. #T1#
Turner has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Barrett lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Turner is looking to take this one to the mat.
Barrett lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barrett creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Barrett scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Barrett wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Barrett lands a hook to the side of the head.
Turner wants to break the clinch but can't.
Barrett is looking to break free of the clinch but Turner has double underhooks.
Barrett wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Barrett is trying to break free.
Barrett wants to break the clinch but can't.
Barrett lands with a left to the head.
Barrett throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Turners head. #BC2#
Turner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Barrett closes the distance and clinches.
Barrett lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barrett has Turner pressed against the cage, preventing Turner from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Barrett makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barrett wants to break free but Turner has control.
#BC#
Barrett breaks from the clinch.
Turner throws a hook but Barrett avoids it easily.
Turner throws a shot from downtown. Barrett moves away and avoids it.
KC Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barrett keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Blake Barrett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of KC Turner.
Turner looks winded!
Barrett thuds a left hand into Turner's body.
Barrett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barrett is looking to counter punch.
Nice defenses there by Turner.
Barrett connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T3#
Barrett throws a looping overhand right but Turner ducks down to avoid it.
Turner feints a counter leg kick.
Barrett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turner doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Barrett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barrett lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Barrett looks to score with a jab to the body but Turner is just out of range.
Turner blocks a jab.
Barrett fails to land with a series of punches.
A countering left hand to the body from Turner misses.#CL#
Barrett rushes Turner and presses him up against the cage.
Barrett lands a nice uppercut.
Barrett lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barrett works on Turner's body with a couple of short punches.
Barrett scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barrett has Turner pressed against the cage, preventing Turner from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T4#
Turner is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Barrett lands a nice uppercut.
Barrett wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Turner has him pressed against the cage.
A short left from Barrett.
Turner fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Barrett lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Barrett pushes Turner back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Barrett lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barrett lands a right hand.
Barrett lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Turner.#BC#
Barrett breaks the clinch.
Barrett lands with a good body shot.
Turner gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Barrett.
Barrett misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Barrett darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Barrett dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Barrett looks to land a right hand but Turner moved out of range.
A big right from Barrett misses. #CL#
Turner gets tackled into the cage by Barrett. Barrett maintains the clinch.
Turner has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Turner can't break the clinch.
Barrett works on Turner's body with a couple of short punches.
Barrett lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Barrett.
A short uppercut from Barrett. #BC#
Barrett breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Turner closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Barrett to the mat! Barrett manages to get full guard.
Barrett has Turner pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turner is breathing heavily.#T1#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barrett looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Turner throwing strikes from guard but Barrett blocks nicely.
Barrett pulls Turner in close to prevent any damage.
Barrett has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
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.
Turner takes a swing at Barrett's ribcage but misses.
Barrett misses with a few strikes there.
Turner misses with a takedown attempt
and Barrett counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blake Barrett is winning the standup battle so far.
Turner tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Barrett is able to avoid easily.
Barrett scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Turner with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Barrett to score with a decent uppercut.#ROC#
Turner is rocked!
Turner shoots in for a takedown but Barrett shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Blake Barrett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Turner gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Barrett digs a right hand into Turner's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Turner's gas tank.
Barrett scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Barrett pushes Turner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Turner is still on wobbly legs! Can Barrett finish him?
Barrett lands with a light punch inside.
Barrett lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
Barrett lands with a right to the head.
Barrett wants to break free but Turner has control.
Still in the clinch, Barrett scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barrett lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blake Barrett has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Barrett is working Turner over against the cage.
Turner seems to have recovered his senses.
A short body shot lands from Barrett as the two fighters clinch.
#BC#
Barrett escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barrett fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Turner on the side of the head.#CL#
Barrett closes the distance and clinches.
Barrett working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Turner takes a shot to the head.
Barrett lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barrett has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Barrett breaks from the clinch.
Turner has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Turner there as he acknowledges the shot.#T4#
Turner gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Barrett gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Turner is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blake Barrett!
During a confident post fight interview, Blake Barrett thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated KC Turner had this to say: 'fuck yall'.
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Event:
Island Brawls 1
Date: Apr 18, 2020 |
#R1#
Greco has a takedown stuffed.
Greco looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Barrett avoids a kick to the body.
Greco shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barrett as he avoids it easily.
Blake Barrett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barrett misses the jab.
Barrett throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Barrett misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from Barrett misses the target.
Greco changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Barrett connects with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Rogerio Greco has been cut.
Greco moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Barrett misses the body punch #TD#
and Greco counters with a nice double leg into side control. Barrett won't be happy with that.
Barrett is looking to reverse the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Greco's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Barrett is still trying to improve position.
Barrett really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Greco. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Greco in the domination position with Barrett hanging on.
Barrett dodges the ground and pound from Greco.
Barrett is looking for a sweep.
Barrett defending against the ground and pound.
Barrett is looking to regain half guard here but Greco keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Greco is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Barrett has escaped the position, nice work there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Barrett can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Barrett struggling a bit here.
Greco passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Barrett!
Barrett is working to get back to half guard.
Greco thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Barrett wants to hold on but Greco pushes him away.
Greco looking to control but Barrett is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Greco seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Barrett is holding on tight.
#T3#
Greco trying to control but Barrett is having none of it.
Greco manages to capitalize on a mistake by Barrett to take his back!#SUB#
Greco has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Barrett is in real trouble here. Greco gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Barrett is tapping out! Greco wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rogerio Greco!
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