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Event:
HC KT 6
Date: Feb 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Barnes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tully.
Tully fails to land with a series of punches.
Barnes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tully looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Barnes swats away the attempt to clinch by Tully.
Tully fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barnes is looking to counter punch.
Tully lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barnes circles away quickly and effectively.
Barnes swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tully moves in looking to clinch but Barnes pushes him off.
Barnes keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tully misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tully goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Barnes has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Barnes lands a nice hook to Tully's body. Tully takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tully with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Barnes to score with a decent uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A combination from Tully does no damage.
Tully tries to clinch up but Barnes circles away and keeps his distance.
Tully throws a right and a left that Barnes avoids nicely.
Tully drops his hands momentarily and Barnes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jab by Barnes.
Carson Tully seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Barnes lands a head shot.#ROC#Tully is rocked!
Tully lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barnes circles away quickly and effectively.
Tully is still on wobbly legs! Can Barnes finish him?
Tully walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Abraham Barnes!
Abraham Barnes tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
HC KT 5
Date: Feb 05, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Congo moves into the clinch.
Barnes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Congo.
Congo working Barnes over with knees to the body.
Congo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Barnes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Congo stalls. #BC#
Barnes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barnes tries to clinch there but Congo circles away.
Congo thumps Barnes with a low kick.
Barnes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've been informed that Congo has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A big right from Congo misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes avoids a kick to the body.
Congo blocks a head kick by Barnes.
Congo with the inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Congo. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Roberto Congo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Congo throws a nice looking combination but Barnes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Congo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Some wild striking there from Barnes.
Congo scores with a nice body kick.
Barnes throws a shot from downtown. Congo moves away and avoids it.
Congo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2#It looks like Abraham Barnes has been cut.
Barnes feints a jab promting Congo to slip. Barnes then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Congo slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Roberto Congo has been cut.
Barnes thows a leg kick but Congo checks it
and Congo counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#Barnes is rocked!
Congo scores with a spinning back kick!
Oh Barnes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barnes is breathing heavily.
Barnes leaves his chin hanging out and Congo seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Barnes crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roberto Congo!
Roberto Congo decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
HC Kickboxing 4
Date: Jan 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Budluvski throws a body shot but no joy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Budluvski.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barnes, as that shot connected.
Budluvski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barnes moves out of range of the body kick from Budluvski.
Budluvski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes.
Budluvski is looking to score with low kicks.
Budluvski misses with a straight left.
Budluvski throws a poor cross that misses
and Barnes counters with a three punch combo that has Budluvski backing up. Budluvski nods at Barnes to acknowledge the strikes.
Barnes keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Barnes throws a counter combo.
Budluvski walks into a jab.
Darwin Budluvski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Budluvski darts in and clinches Barnes up against the ropes.#BC#
Budluvski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Budluvski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes.
Barnes follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Barnes slips a jab from Budluvski.
Budluvski misses with a hook to the body
enabling Barnes to counter with a crisp jab.
Budluvski misses with the body kick
and Barnes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Budluvski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
Budluvski just misses with a punch to the body.
Budluvski throws a chopping leg kick but Barnes manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T1#
Barnes lands a glancing blow to the side of Budluvski's head.
Barnes misses with a head kick.
Barnes works Budluvski's body with a nice hook.
Barnes digs a good body shot into Budluvski's ribs.
Budluvski misses with a leg kick
and Barnes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Budluvski wants to land a leg kick but Barnes is out of range.
Budluvski misses with an uppercut
and Barnes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Barnes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Barnes scores with a three punch combo!
Budluvski looks to land a right hand but Barnes moved out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot to the liver by Budluvski. Beautiful body shot.
Budluvski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Budluvski is breathing heavily.
Barnes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Budluvski.
Budluvski tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Barnes connects with a crisp jab.
Budluvski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Budluvski.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good leg kick by Barnes. #T2#
Barnes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Barnes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Budluvski is looking to wear down Barnes with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Budluvski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barnes.
Barnes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Barnes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barnes lands a slapping body shot.
Barnes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Barnes throws a nice looking combination but Budluvski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barnes scores with a three punch combo!
Budluvski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Budluvski gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Darwin Budluvski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barnes moves into range and connects with a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice inside leg kick there by Budluvski. That's going to slow Barnes down.
A right-left combo lands from Barnes.
Barnes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Budluvski.
Budluvski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Budluvski.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abraham Barnes dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Budluvski throws out a leg kick but Barnes moves out of range and Budluvski only half commits.
Budluvski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Budluvski takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Barnes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Budluvski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Barnes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Budluvski.
Budluvski listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Budluvski misses with a body shot.
Barnes is looking for the big counter here.
Abraham Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barnes darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Barnes defending well as Budluvski loads up on a big left hand.
Budluvski just misses with a punch to the body.
Budluvski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A jab from Barnes finds it's way through Budluvski's defenses.
Barnes scoring well with a low kick there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Budluvski dodges the punch combination from Barnes.
Budluvski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Budluvski is looking to land body kicks.#T1#
Barnes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Budluvski at a distance.
Budluvski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barnes. Barnes obviously looking to wear him down.
Barnes lands a two punch combo.
Barnes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Budluvski is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Barnes's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Barnes lands with an overhand left.
Left hook, right uppercut from Barnes.
Barnes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Barnes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Budluvski connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Barnes scrambles back to his feet.
Budluvski misses with a wild body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Budluvski tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Budluvski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnes has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Budluvski just misses with a punch to the body.
Barnes cracks Budluvski with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Budluvski throws a hook but Barnes blocks it.
A combination from Budluvski does no damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barnes with a nice calf kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barnes. Budluvski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice body punch from Budluvski. #T2#
Barnes lands a jab to the head.
Barnes slips a jab from Budluvski.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Budluvski.
Barnes throws a combination. Budluvski tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Budluvski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Budluvski tries to land a leg kick but Barnes saw it coming and moves away.
Budluvski on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Budluvski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Budluvski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barnes circles away quickly and effectively.
Budluvski tried to score with a low kick but Barnes checks it.
A shot to the liver by Barnes. Beautiful body shot.
Budluvski swings widly with a right hand
and Barnes counters with a right hand to the body.
Barnes lands a right hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barnes works Budluvski's body with a nice hook.
Budluvski takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Budluvski takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Barnes lands with a nice body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abraham Barnes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Barnes digs a good body shot into Budluvski's ribs.
Barnes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Budluvski at a distance.
Budluvski is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Budluvski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Barnes tries a head kick but it misses.
Budluvski is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Barnes.
Barnes checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Barnes stalks Budluvski and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Budluvski's face. Budluvski staggers backwards, shaken.
Budluvski lands a jab to Barnes's midsection.
Budluvski looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Barnes throws a body punch but Budluvski moves out of range.
Barnes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Budluvski.
Barnes throws a body shot but no joy.
Barnes throws a right and a left that Budluvski avoids nicely.
Budluvski misses with the combination.
Budluvski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Budluvski.
Budluvski throws a leg kick
and Barnes counters with a low kick, right behind Budluvski 's knee.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes moves out of range as Budluvski strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barnes tries to bum rush Budluvski with a series of wild strikes but Budluvski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Budluvski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Abraham Barnes seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Budluvski has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Budluvski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Barnes connects with a right hand. Budluvski shakes it off.
Budluvski wants to clinch.
Budluvski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Budluvski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barnes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Budluvski misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Budluvski. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barnes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Budluvski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Barnes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Budluvski. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Some wild striking there from Barnes.
#T2#
Budluvski throws a sloppy body shot
and Barnes counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Budluvski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Budluvski takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses.
Some wild striking there from Barnes.
Budluvski misses with a low kick.
Barnes blocks a leg kick.
Barnes appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Barnes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Barnes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Budluvski doesn't seem bothered though.
Budluvski misses the shot to the body.
Barnes lands the left hand.
Budluvski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Budluvski misses with a straight left.
Barnes lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#ROC2#Budluvski is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barnes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Oh Budluvski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barnes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abraham Barnes really dominated that round.
That's time! Budluvski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R4#
Budluvski blocks a head kick by Barnes.
Budluvski seems to have got his legs back now.
Barnes takes a swing at Budluvski's ribcage but misses.
Budluvski misses with a body shot.
Barnes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Budluvski was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnes.
Budluvski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Budluvski misses with a body shot.
Budluvski blocks a leg kick.
Budluvski throws a lazy uppercut
and Barnes counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Budluvski has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Barnes finds it's way round the side to connect with Budluvski's head.
Budluvski throws a leg kick
and Barnes counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#Budluvski is rocked!
Barnes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Budluvski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnes moves away.
Budluvski just misses with a punch to the body.
Budluvski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barnes scores with a hook to the body. Budluvski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
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!
Budluvski misses with a right hand
and Budluvski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Budluvski misses the target.
Budluvski backing away here, and Barnes unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T1#
Budluvski throws a low kick but it's checked well by Barnes.
Barnes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Budluvski at a distance.
Barnes throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Barnes catches Budluvski napping and connects with a fantastic 3 punch combination that sends Budluvski crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but he's all over the place - can he beat the count?!? 4,5,6,7,8...9...10! He didn't make it back to his feet! Barnes raises both arms skywards and takes in the roar from the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Abraham Barnes!
After the fight, Abraham Barnes was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
HC Grappling 8
Date: Jan 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Jamal Hudak! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Abraham Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Barnes shoots in and gets a takedown into Hudak's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hudak (0) vs (2) Barnes
Barnes passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Hudak (0) vs (5) Barnes#SUB2#
Barnes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Barnes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hudak tries to buck Barnes off but Barnes is having none of it.
Barnes trying to control the position but Hudak is working away.
Hudak might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hudak wants to control but Barnes postures up.
Hudak manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hudak (2) vs (5) Barnes
Hudak tries to pass to full mount but Barnes defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnes is staying active underneath Hudak, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Well, if Hudak is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T1#
Barnes is looking for a sweep. Hudak is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barnes gets full guard.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Barnes working for submissions but it's allowed Hudak to get to half guard.
#SUB#
Hudak wants to work for an arm triangle but Barnes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Barnes gets full guard.
Barnes 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.
Barnes is still trying to improve position.
Hudak passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Hudak (5) vs (5) Barnes#T2#
Barnes is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hudak off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hudak (5) vs (9) Barnes#SUB2#
Barnes working for the choke. #SUB2#
Barnes is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Hudak has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Hudak looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Hudak fending off the submission attempt from Barnes. #SUB2#
Hudak defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Barnes's arms. #T3#
Hudak manages to reverse the position and now he's in Barnes's guard. Nice work there by Hudak.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hudak (7) vs (9) Barnes
Hudak pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now.
Hudak wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Hudak tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
Hudak trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hudak advances to half guard. #SUB#
Hudak is looking for a kimura but Barnes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hudak to get the leverage. #T4#
Hudak passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hudak (10) vs (9) Barnes
Barnes sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Barnes is not content to let Hudak control the position.
Barnes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Barnes 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.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Hudak from controlling successfully.
Hudak looking to pass the guard.
Hudak won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5##SUB2#
Barnes has his foot on Hudak's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hudak works his way back into a safe position though.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barnes is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hudak (10) vs (11) Barnes
Barnes passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Barnes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hudak has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Hudak looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Barnes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hudak has managed to free his arm - good work. #T6#
Barnes works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hudak (10) vs (14) Barnes
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hudak keeps working. #SUB2#
Barnes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Barnes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Barnes tries for a kimura but Hudak is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7##SUB2#
Barnes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hudak is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Barnes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hudak is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Barnes trying to control the position but Hudak is working away. #SUB2#
Barnes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Barnes goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hudak rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Barnes's guard! Nice work there by Hudak! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hudak (12) vs (14) Barnes#T8#
Barnes 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.
Barnes keeps trying to improve his position.
Barnes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hudak (12) vs (16) Barnes#SUB#
Hudak looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but Hudak defending well.
Hudak is looking for a sweep. Barnes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T9#
Barnes wants to free his trapped foot but Hudak is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hudak tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control.
Barnes is stalling here. Hudak is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Barnes seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hudak has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hudak (16) vs (16) Barnes
Barnes is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Barnes is trying to maintain the position but Hudak is very close to passing his half guard.
Barnes wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Barnes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hudak pulls his head out easily.
Barnes wants to get back to full guard.
Hudak looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T10##SUB#
Hudak seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Barnes looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Hudak is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Barnes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T11#
Barnes is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Hudak is working for a kimura but Barnes is defending it quite comfortably.
Barnes trying to control from the bottom.
Barnes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Barnes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hudak stays in close to Barnes's body and controls the position. #T12#
Hudak won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.
Hudak wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving. #SUB2#
Barnes looking for a guillotine here but Hudak defends easily.
Hudak sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Barnes's guard.
Hudak wants to control but Barnes is keeping him busy.
Barnes is looking for a sweep. Hudak is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Barnes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hudak wants to pass to mount but Barnes is defending the position. #T13##SUB#
Hudak is looking for a kimura here.
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hudak is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Barnes! Score +3 for passing guard: Hudak (19) vs (16) Barnes
Barnes can't escape the position.
Barnes looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hudak (22) vs (16) Barnes#SUB#
Hudak is working for a rear naked choke. Barnes is not defending it well and Hudak has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Barnes refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Barnes's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jamal Hudak!
Jamal Hudak decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
GAMMA#972 Lovanov v Husein
Date: Nov 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Defoe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barnes.
Defoe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barnes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Defoe throws out a loose jab but Barnes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Defoe misses with an uppercut.
Barnes fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Defoe is out of range.
Barnes scores with a body shot.
Defoe takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Defoe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Defoe throws a shot from downtown. Barnes moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Defoe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barnes throws a right hand that Defoe ducks under and follows up with a left that Defoe also avoids with ease.
Defoe misses with an uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by Defoe as he connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Defoe lands with a cross.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Defoe.
A low kick from Barnes is predictable there
and Defoe makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Barnes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Defoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnes moves away.#T1#
Barnes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Defoe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barnes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Defoe connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Barnes slips a straight right by Defoe.
Barnes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barnes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Defoe.
Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Defoe scores with a hook to the body. Barnes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Defoe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Defoe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Defoe throws a jab when Barnes was well out of range.
Defoe lands with an overhand left.#ROC#Barnes is rocked!
Barnes is aggressively charging in as Defoe backs up avoiding any damage. Defoe tosses out a jab and Barnes runs right into it face first! Barnes is out cold! Defoe dropped down on all fours and is barking in Barnes's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hurricane Defoe!
Hurricane Defoe decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
GAMMA#967 Spratt v Aurelius
Date: Oct 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Barnes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ahai's sensitive parts.
Barnes lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ahai backs up against the cage.
Barnes stalks Ahai and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ahai's face. Ahai staggers backwards, shaken.
Ahai throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Barnes's head.#CL#
Ahai clinches. #TD2#
Barnes lands a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes preventing the sweep.
Barnes postures up and lands a big shot to Ahai's brow.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Ahai is keeping the position.
Barnes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ahai's head.
Barnes throws a strike but Ahai rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Ahai preventing the sweep.
Ahai tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
Ahai controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barnes is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Ahai is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ahai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barnes.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ahai holds on and takes a little breather.
Ahai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ahai 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.
Ahai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barnes throws a strike but Ahai rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Ahai engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2##SUB2#
Barnes throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ahai escapes and throws Barnes's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Barnes tries to bench press Ahai off him but Ahai keeps the position.
Barnes is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SU#
Ahai stands up out of the half guard.
Ahai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ahai lands a head kick!
Barnes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A leg kick checked by Barnes.
Ahai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahai.
Ahai takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes lands a nice looking body shot.
Barnes lands with a good body shot.#T3#
Ahai takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ahai misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ahai throws a shot from downtown. Barnes moves away and avoids it.
Ahai throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ahai blocks a jab.
Nice defenses there by Ahai.
Barnes throws a body punch but Ahai moves out of range.
Barnes misses with a body punch
and Ahai counters with a stiff right hand.
Ahai looks to land a left hand but Barnes moved out of range nicely.
Ahai throws a hook but Barnes avoids it easily.
Barnes takes one to the side of the head.
#ROC#Barnes is rocked!#CL#
Ahai pushes Barnes up against the cage in a clinch.
Barnes is still on wobbly legs! Can Ahai finish him?
Ahai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barness head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahai leaning against his opponent.
Ahai lands a big right hand that drops Barnes! The killer instinct kicks in and Ahai finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Ahai!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Azor Ahai!
Our winner, Azor Ahai, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 177
Date: Aug 31, 2022 |
#R1#
Barnes throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barnes throws a jab but it's blocked by Silva.
A head kick from Silva lands but Barnes takes it in his stride. #TD2#
Barnes feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnes makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Silva looking for a guillotine here but Barnes defends easily.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes passes Silva's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Barnes lands a nice short elbow.
Silva wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Barnes blocks the strikes from Silva.
#SUB#
Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily.
Silva on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Barnes works his way into side control.
Barnes lands an elbow.
Silva is trying to improve his position.
Barnes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Barnes landing strikes.
Barnes lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Silva down.
Barnes cracks Silva with a big right hand but Silva just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Barnes landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barnes scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Silva to see if he's OK.
Silva is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Barnes lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Silva down.
Silva on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #ROC2#Silva is rocked!
My spies in Mentor Gym inform me that Barnes has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Barnes scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Silva is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Barnes can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abraham Barnes!
Abraham Barnes was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 166
Date: Aug 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Beckham Jr stuffs the takedown.
A little feinted left hand from Beckham Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Some wild striking there from Barnes.
Beckham Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Barnes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beckham Jr.
Barnes fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Beckham Jr checks it well.
Barnes slips a jab and a cross from Beckham Jr.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barnes. Beckham Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beckham Jr.
Barnes jabs Beckham Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Barnes bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Beckham Jr's head backwards.
Barnes has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Beckham Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No joy there for Barnes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Beckham Jr dodges the punch combination from Barnes.
#T1#
Beckham Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Beckham Jr.
Barnes misses with a body shot.
Barnes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses.
Good work by Beckham Jr as he checks the leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Beckham Jr misses the target.
A slow jab from Beckham Jr misses its intended target.
And Barnes tries to counter it with a takedown but Beckham Jr pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Beckham Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barnes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nice sprawl there from Beckham Jr as Barnes shoots in.
Beckham Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Beaudell Beckham Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abraham Barnes.
Barnes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Beckham Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Barnes misses with a lunging right hand
and Beckham Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Barnes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beckham Jr.
Barnes swings for the body but Beckham Jr moves out of range.
Barnes misses with a double jab.
Beckham Jr blocks a jab.
Barnes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T2#
Barnes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnes with a poor takedown
and Beckham Jr counters with a right hand to the body.
Beckham Jr is looking to slow Barnes down with leg kicks.
Beckham Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes.
Barnes misses with a straight left.
Beckham Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Beckham Jr misses.
Barnes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Beckham Jr throws a hook but Barnes avoids it easily.
Barnes moves forwards but Beckham Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Beckham Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Beckham Jr.
Barnes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Beckham Jr defending well as Barnes loads up on a big left hand.
Beckham Jr is looking for a counter combo.
Beckham Jr slaps away a takedown attempt from Barnes, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T3#
Beckham Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barnes.
Barnes fails to land with a series of punches.
Barnes takes one to the chin there.
Beckham Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barnes misses with a looping right.
Barnes throws a sloppy body shot
and Beckham Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barnes slips a jab and a cross from Beckham Jr.
Beckham Jr misses with an uppercut. Barnes saw that one coming.
Barnes swings for the body but Beckham Jr moves out of range.
Beckham Jr throws a jab when Barnes was well out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Beckham Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Beckham Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Barnes works Beckham Jr's body with a nice hook.
Beckham Jr lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beckham Jr misses with a two punch combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Beckham Jr misses the target. #T4#
Beckham Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Barnes with the counter takedown but Beckham Jr avoids it easily.
Beckham Jr ducks under a wild hook from Barnes.
Beckham Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Barnes.
Barnes slips a jab from Beckham Jr.
Barnes fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Beckham Jr checks it well.
Beckham Jr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Beckham Jr lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Beckham Jr closes the distance and lands a one-two.#ROC#Barnes is rocked!
Crack! Beckham Jr connects with the perfect overhand right and Barnes falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Beckham Jr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Beaudell Beckham Jr! |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 160
Date: Jul 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Wieczorek throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Wieczorek avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wieczorek slips a jab and a cross from Barnes.
It looked like Wieczorek was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Barnes walks into a left hand.
Wieczorek throws an overhand right that lands on Barnes's shoulder, as Barnes tries to avoid the shot.
Barnes's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Barnes duly obliges.
Abraham Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A head kick misses from Barnes.
Barnes throws a chopping leg kick but Wieczorek manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wieczorek throws a hook but Barnes avoids it easily.
Wieczorek misses with a straight left.
Barnes looks to land a combination but Wieczorek avoids it well.
Wieczorek throws a series of punches but Barnes avoids them all with ease.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wieczorek connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Barnes momentarily.
Barnes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barnes looks to score with a jab to the body but Wieczorek is just out of range.#CL#
Wieczorek rushes Barnes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
I was talking to Wieczorek's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T1#
Wieczorek prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wieczorek lands a right hand.
Barnes wants to take the fight to the mat but Wieczorek manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Barnes is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lukasz Wieczorek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abraham Barnes.
Wieczorek lands with a right to the head.
Barnes is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wieczorek to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Wieczorek breaks the clinch.
Wieczorek circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Barnes to the canvas! Barnes doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Wieczorek keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lukasz Wieczorek!
After winning the bout, Lukasz Wieczorek thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 152
Date: Jun 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Barnes catches Side with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Barnes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Side fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Side throws a right and a left that Barnes avoids nicely.
Barnes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnes slips under a jab from Side.
Barnes throws a combination that misses
enabling Side to counter with a crisp jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Barnes.
Side keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've been hearing reports that Side has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Barnes misses with a body shot
and Side counters with a big right hand! Oh Barnes is in trouble here! Side follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iron Side! |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 144
Date: May 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Barnes misses with a wild body shot.
Barnes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fury is out of range and Barnes settles back down.
A big left from Fury misses.
Fury looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barnes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fury throws a shot from downtown. Barnes moves away and avoids it.
Barnes has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Fury is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Fury avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A little feinted left hand from Fury on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Barnes lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Barnes misses with a leg kick
and Fury counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As Barnes looks to move away, Fury throws a big counter combo but Barnes just gets out of the way.
Barnes throws the kick towards the body but Fury avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Fury misses the target.
Barnes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#KD#
and Fury counters with a crisp right hand that drops Barnes! Fury lets Barnes back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Barnes is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Abraham Barnes has been cut.#T1#
Barnes throws a body kick that misses
and Fury counters with a huge right that knocks Barnes out cold! Fury is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Fury!
During a confident post fight interview, John Fury thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 137
Date: Apr 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Barnes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kuznetsov shoots in for a takedown but Barnes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A swing and a miss from Barnes.
Barnes cracks Kuznetsov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A low kick from Barnes is predictable there
and Kuznetsov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Barnes's knee momentarily.
Barnes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kuznetsov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Barnes has his takedown stuffed
enabling Kuznetsov to counter with a crisp jab.
Barnes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kuznetsov can pounce on him.
Kuznetsov connects with the punch.
Barnes throws a right and a left that Kuznetsov avoids nicely.
Barnes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kuznetsov sprawls well. Kuznetsov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Barnes gets slowly back to his feet.
Barnes shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barnes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kuznetsov.#T1#
Barnes shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Barnes looks for the body kick but Kuznetsov saw that one coming.
Barnes shoots in looking for a takedown. Kuznetsov tries to sprawl out of it but Barnes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kuznetsov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Aleks Kuznetsov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abraham Barnes.
Kuznetsov misses the jab.
Barnes lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Barnes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kuznetsov takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses.
Kuznetsov missing with a left hand there. Barnes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuznetsov. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barnes looks to land a combination but Kuznetsov avoids it well.
Kuznetsov lunges at Barnes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barnes's hand.
Barnes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuznetsov.#T2#
Jab from Barnes.
Barnes throws a body punch but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Aleks Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuznetsov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barnes fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kuznetsov on the side of the head.
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!
Barnes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov thuds a left hand into Barnes's body.
Kuznetsov throws a big shot that misses.
Barnes slips a jab from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barnes throws a sloppy head kick and Kuznetsov moves out of range easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barnes, as that shot connected.
Kuznetsov with a jab.
Barnes throws out a leg kick but Kuznetsov moves out of range and Barnes only half commits.
Nice jab there from Kuznetsov.
Barnes throws out a leg kick but Kuznetsov moves out of range and Barnes only half commits. #T3#
Barnes has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kuznetsov falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Barnes counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kuznetsov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barnes.
Barnes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kuznetsov controlling the position for now.
Barnes working over Kuznetsov with some ground and pound. Kuznetsov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kuznetsov has hold of Barnes's hands but Barnes slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kuznetsov is trying to stand up here but Barnes is controlling him well.
Kuznetsov trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Kuznetsov is in trouble now - Barnes has advanced to mount!
Kuznetsov wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Barnes is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kuznetsov can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuznetsov is trying to stand up.
Kuznetsov is working to get back to half guard.
Barnes putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kuznetsov blocking the ground and pound.
Kuznetsov wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
The referee warns Kuznetsov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kuznetsov is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Barnes punching from mount but Kuznetsov doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Barnes postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kuznetsov looks a forlorn figure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Abraham Barnes 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#
Barnes defending well as Kuznetsov loads up on a big left hand.
A punch lands to the side of Barnes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kuznetsov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Barnes eats them both and turns towards Kuznetsov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kuznetsov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kuznetsov moves out of range as Barnes strikes.
Nice defenses there by Barnes.
A jab from Barnes misses.
Kuznetsov is looking to counter punch.
Kuznetsov misses with a straight right.
Kuznetsov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Barnes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kuznetsov can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Barnes has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barnes. That's going to slow Kuznetsov down.
Kuznetsov misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Barnes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Barnes tries a head kick but it misses.
Kuznetsov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Barnes!
Kuznetsov throws a hook but Barnes avoids it easily.
Barnes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kuznetsov defends it well.
Barnes misses with a head kick.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Barnes misses.
Kuznetsov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Barnes misses with an uppercut.
Kuznetsov is looking to counter punch.
Barnes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kuznetsov throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes moves out of range of the strikes.
Barnes misses with a few strikes there.
Kuznetsov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barnes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetsov.#T2#
Kuznetsov lands a nice shot that snaps Barnes's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuznetsov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barnes defends it nicely.
A punch combination from Barnes misses.
Barnes shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kuznetsov throws a hook but Barnes avoids it easily.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut.
Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Barnes counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes works his way into full mount!
Barnes working Kuznetsov over with strikes here. #T3#
Kuznetsov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Barnes scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Kuznetsov tries to buck Barnes off but he can't manage it.
Barnes lands with some strikes.
Kuznetsov is in a horrible position here. Barnes smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Barnes with shots to the head and body - Kuznetsov looks very uncomfortable down there. #ROC2#Kuznetsov is rocked!
Kuznetsov's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Barnes loads up with a big shot that hurts Kuznetsov! He's pulled Barnes in close but Barnes has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Kuznetsov survive? More strikes from Barnes and Kuznetsov is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Abraham Barnes!
Abraham Barnes tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 130
Date: Mar 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Mandiang connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Barnes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Barnes fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mandiang is out of range.
Mandiang on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barnes. Barnes obviously looking to wear him down.
Mandiang dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barnes. That did some damage!
Barnes misses with a low kick.
Mandiang looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Mandiang blocks a head kick by Barnes.
Mandiang works the jab nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mandiang.
Mandiang looks to land a right hand but Barnes moved out of range.
Mandiang takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Barnes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barnes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mandiang manages to avoid it.
Mandiang looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Mandiang has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Mandiang misses with a body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mandiang throws a low kick but Barnes moves out of range easily.
Barnes with the counter takedown but Mandiang avoids it easily.
Mandiang jabs Barnes to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mandiang fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barnes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Barnes throws a leg kick but Mandiang sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Barnes throws a right and a left that Mandiang avoids nicely. #T1#
That kick from Mandiang tenderised Barnes's leg. Barnes is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barnes slips under a jab.
Mandiang throws a chopping leg kick but Barnes manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice sprawl there from Mandiang as Barnes shoots in.
Barnes closes the distance and clinches up with Mandiang, looking for a takedown. Barnes pushes Mandiang against the cage but Mandiang circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mandiang lands a right hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mandiang.
Barnes has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mandiang.
Mandiang misses with a hook. Barnes ducked under it nicely.
Mandiang turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barnes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mandiang. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
A bone on bone clash there as Barnes blocks the leg kick.
Mandiang throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Barnes decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mandiang's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnes with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mandiang 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.
Mandiang wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mandiang is keeping the position for now.
Mandiang lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Mandiang is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Barnes is looking for a triangle but Mandiang pushes his legs off easily.
Mandiang controlling from the top position.
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet. #T3#
Mandiang stays in close to Barnes's body and controls the position.
Mandiang preventing the sweep.
Mandiang would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet.
Barnes being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Barnes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mandiang can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB2#
Barnes looking for a guillotine here but Mandiang defends easily.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mandiang throws a leg kick but Barnes moved away.
Mandiang lands with a straight right. Barnes didn't see that one coming.
Aboubacar Mandiang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mandiang throws a good cross that connects.
Barnes just misses with a punch to the body.
Mandiang tried to counter with a leg kick but Barnes avoided it.
Mandiang throws a looping overhand right but Barnes ducks down to avoid it.
Barnes with the counter takedown but Mandiang avoids it easily.
Barnes wants to land a leg kick but Mandiang is out of range.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mandiang moves away.
Barnes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mandiang.
Mandiang is looking to counter punch.
Barnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mandiang.
Mandiang with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mandiang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barnes throws out the jab.
A shot to the body from Barnes misses
and Mandiang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aboubacar Mandiang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mandiang misses with a hook
and Barnes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barnes takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aboubacar Mandiang 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#
Mandiang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Mandiang.
Barnes has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Barnes blocks a head kick by Mandiang.
Barnes takes a swing at Mandiang's ribcage but misses.
Abraham Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A low kick from Mandiang misses #TD2#
and Barnes counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mandiang!
Mandiang is looking to regain half guard here but Barnes keeps moving and retains side control.
Barnes scores with punches from side control.
Mandiang is looking to reverse the position.
Mandiang can't do much from the bottom here.
Barnes is putting a hurting on Mandiang here, landing some big shots from side control. #CUT2#It looks like Aboubacar Mandiang has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes in side control, throwing shots but Mandiang defends.
Barnes is looking to take a break and control but Mandiang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mandiang tries to improve position but can't.
Abraham Barnes has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Barnes looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Mandiang is avoiding damage well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mandiang is looking for a sweep.
Barnes throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Mandiang managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Barnes.
Barnes tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Mandiang dodges the ground and pound from Barnes.
Mandiang is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #CUT2#Aboubacar Mandiang's cut is getting worse.
Barnes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Barnes creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#CUT2#Aboubacar Mandiang's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Sloppy strikes there by Barnes.
Barnes working away.
Barnes postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Barnes lands a few punches from side control.#T2#
Barnes sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Mandiang is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The strikes coming from Barnes are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Barnes lands some shots froms side control.
Mandiang tries to improve position but can't.
Mandiang avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Barnes.
Barnes 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.
Mandiang dodges the ground and pound from Barnes.
Barnes tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnes throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Mandiang tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Mandiang struggling a bit here.
Mandiang is trying to improve his position.
Barnes tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Barnes is trying to ground and pound but Mandiang uses the momentary lack of control by Barnes to regain half guard.
Barnes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mandiang on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #CUT2#Jeez, Aboubacar Mandiang's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Aboubacar Mandiang's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Abraham Barnes!
Abraham Barnes tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 122
Date: Feb 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Akerfeldt shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Barnes closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Barnes lands in his opponent's guard.
Akerfeldt scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Barnes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Barnes postures up and lands a big shot to Akerfeldt's brow.
Akerfeldt seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Barnes working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Akerfeldt's head.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Akerfeldt wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes is working Akerfeldt over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes distracts Akerfeldt with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Barnes is in close to Akerfeldt's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Akerfeldt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barnes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barnes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Barnes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Akerfeldt will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnes is in close to Akerfeldt's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Akerfeldt will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#SUB#
Akerfeldt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barnes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barnes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Barnes lands a couple of elbows.
Akerfeldt thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Barnes scoring with punches to the head and body.
Barnes passes Akerfeldt's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Barnes is nestled in close to Akerfeldt, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Akerfeldt tries to get to full guard but Barnes has control of the leg.
Akerfeldt regains full guard. Nicely done.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Akerfeldt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Akerfeldt is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Akerfeldt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Akerfeldt manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barnes manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T2#
Akerfeldt stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes.
Barnes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Akerfeldt's guard. #REVB#
Barnes stopping the sweep attempt from Akerfeldt.
Barnes distracts Akerfeldt with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Barnes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes wants to control from the top but Akerfeldt keeps moving.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Akerfeldt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barnes is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Barnes lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Akerfeldt is keeping the position.
Barnes landing some decent shots from guard.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Akerfeldt is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Barnes cracks Akerfeldt with a solid left hand.
Barnes scoring with punches to the head and body.
Akerfeldt bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barnes's guard. #REVR#
Barnes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barnes 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.
Barnes is still trying to improve position.
Akerfeldt tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
Akerfeldt preventing the sweep.
Akerfeldt postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Akerfeldt throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Akerfeldt sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Barnes's guard.
Akerfeldt passes to side control.
Akerfeldt tries to score with some ground and pound. Barnes controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Barnes is trying to get back to half guard.
Barnes sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Akerfeldt lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Barnes wants to get back to full guard.
Barnes gets back to full guard.
Akerfeldt cracks Barnes with a solid left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akerfeldt throws a big right hand that misses.
Barnes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abraham Barnes dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Akerfeldt moves out of range as Barnes strikes.
Akerfeldt fails to land the takedown.
Barnes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Akerfeldt defends it well.
Barnes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Akerfeldt tries to clinch but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes stuffs the takedown.
Akerfeldt throws the left hand but Barnes avoids the punch easily.
Barnes tries to counter by closing the distance.
Barnes scores with a push kick.
Barnes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barnes lands a jab-cross combination.
Akerfeldt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Barnes lands a leg kick that knocks Akerfeldt off balance momentarily.#CL#
Akerfeldt pushes Barnes up against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnes is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Akerfeldt to keep the fight standing.
Akerfeldt swings wildly with an uppercut but Barnes uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Barnes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Barnes misses with a head kick.
Akerfeldt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Akerfeldt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Abraham Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Akerfeldt is defended easily by Barnes.
Barnes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjorn Akerfeldt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Akerfeldt misses with a takedown attempt - Barnes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Barnes slips a straight right by Akerfeldt.
Akerfeldt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Barnes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barnes has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Akerfeldt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Akerfeldt wants to clinch.
Barnes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Barnes!
#T2#
Barnes moves out of range as Akerfeldt strikes.
Barnes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akerfeldt.
Akerfeldt throws a leg kick
and Barnes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Akerfeldt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Barnes. No joy for Akerfeldt on that attempt.
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!#TD#
Akerfeldt closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Barnes quickly recovers to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barnes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Akerfeldt's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Akerfeldt's back!
Barnes is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Akerfeldt is taking damage to the body and head.
Akerfeldt breaks Barnes's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Akerfeldt working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Barnes's head.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Akerfeldt with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barnes wants to sweep here but Akerfeldt controlling him for the moment.
Akerfeldt scoring with punches to the head and body.
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Barnes has an active guard here but Akerfeldt has managed to pass into half guard.
Akerfeldt missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Barnes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Akerfeldt.
Akerfeldt thows a huge punch but Barnes dodges it nicely.
Barnes is trying to control but can't.
#T4#
Barnes regains full guard. Nicely done.
Barnes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Akerfeldt manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Akerfeldt wants to stand and escape but Barnes is having none of it. #SUB#
Akerfeldt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Akerfeldt has his foot on Barnes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barnes works his way back into a safe position though.
Barnes landing with the ground and pound.
Akerfeldt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barnes with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Barnes is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Barnes works over Akerfeldt with some ground and pound from guard.
Akerfeldt wants to sweep here but Barnes controlling him for the moment.
Barnes stops Akerfeldt from standing up.
Barnes chips away with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abraham Barnes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Barnes.
Barnes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Akerfeldt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Akerfeldt goes for a double leg but Barnes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Barnes continues to drive forward.
A frustrated look appears on Akerfeldt's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Akerfeldt is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Barnes is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Akerfeldt is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Akerfeldt decides to pull guard.
Barnes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barnes lands a couple of digs.
Barnes is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Akerfeldt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barnes cracks Akerfeldt with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes pushing down on Akerfeldt's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Barnes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Barnes moves nicely into side control.
Barnes working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barnes working the ground and pound from side control.
Barnes is looking to take a break and control but Akerfeldt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Akerfeldt regains half guard.
Akerfeldt is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Barnes scores with a couple of nice shots.
Barnes looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Akerfeldt with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Barnes takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Barnes works his way into full mount!
Barnes lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Akerfeldt hang on?
Barnes lands a big shot there that rocks Akerfeldt but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Barnes scoring with strikes but Akerfeldt is staying in there. #ROC2#Akerfeldt is rocked!
Akerfeldt tries to reverse the position but Barnes maintains control.
Oh Akerfeldt is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barnes looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Akerfeldt covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abraham Barnes!
Abraham Barnes was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 113
Date: Jan 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Barnes throws a leg kick but Bloode sees it coming and moves out of range.
Barnes misses with a low kick.
Barnes staying out of range there.
And Barnes tries to counter it with a takedown but Bloode pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Barnes sizes up Bloode with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Barnes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD2#
Bloode gets caught napping as Barnes dives in and scores a takedown. Bloode manages to retain guard.
Bloode is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Westside Martial Arts that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes is looking to work some ground and pound but Bloode has wrist control.
Barnes is looking to pass into half guard but Bloode pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bloode is in guard.#REVR#
Bloode slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Barnes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Bloode keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass. #T1#
Bloode avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bloode utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Barnes is looking to work some ground and pound but Bloode has wrist control.
Barnes throws a strike but Bloode rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Barnes 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barnes is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Bloode preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barnes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
Barnes throws a big elbow that misses.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bloode swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnes throwing strikes from guard but Bloode blocks nicely.
Barnes working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Barnes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bloode avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bloode avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barnes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barnes is looking to work some ground and pound but Bloode has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barnes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Bloode working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barnes.
Barnes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barnes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Barnes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bloode utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bloode looking to control but Barnes passes into half guard.
Barnes misses with a head shot. Bloode uses the momentum to regain guard.
Bloode is pulling down on Barnes's head to control his posture.
Bloode looking to control.
#T4#
Barnes with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barnes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bloode keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Bloode is looking to stand up but Barnes isn't so interested in that idea.
Barnes looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bloode takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barnes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Barnes moves out of range of the body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abraham Barnes 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#
Bloode goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Barnes misses with an uppercut. Bloode saw that one coming.
Bloode misses the jab.
A jab from Barnes misses.
Barnes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Barnes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bloode bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A clash of legs there as Bloode blocks the low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Barnes thows a leg kick but Bloode checks it
and Bloode counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bloode lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Barnes is breathing heavily.
Bloode swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Barnes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bloode throws out the jab.
Bloode lands the left hand.
Barnes has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Choctaw Bloode is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bloode on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Choctaw Bloode is winning the standup battle so far.
Barnes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bloode avoids the head kick by Barnes.
Bloode appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Barnes throws a shot to the body.
Barnes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bloode comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Barnes stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Bloode is on him like rabid pit bull! Barnes slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Choctaw Bloode!
An out of breath Choctaw Bloode thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 106
Date: Dec 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Barnes thumps Tribute with a low kick.
Barnes tries to land a front kick but Tribute steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tribute takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses.
Barnes takes one to the chin there.
Tribute has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Barnes looks to score with a jab to the body but Tribute is just out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Barnes is defended easily by Tribute.
Barnes tries a head kick but it misses.
Tribute swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barnes throws a leg kick but Tribute checks it.
It looked like Tribute wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes takes a swing at Tribute's ribcage but misses.
Tribute swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tribute throws an overhand right that lands on Barnes's shoulder, as Barnes tries to avoid the shot.
Barnes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Barnes tries to bum rush Tribute with a series of wild strikes but Tribute uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barnes misses with a low kick.
#T1#
Barnes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Barnes misses with a jab to the body
and Tribute counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barnes moves out of range of the strikes.
Tribute fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Barnes to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Barnes looks to clinch but Tribute throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Barnes taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Tank Tribute!
Post fight, an emotional Tank Tribute said 'No Doctor to save Fury from me this time!!
All Hail the new King of Lightheavyweight Division. '. |
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Event:
SPPS 98: Tokyo Turkey Bowl!
Date: Nov 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Barnes misses with a body shot
and Lampi counters with a stiff right hand.
Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lampi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
and Lampi counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Barnes! He's just covering up as Lampi starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eemeli Lampi!
During a confident post fight interview, Eemeli Lampi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 91
Date: Oct 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Kuznetsov throws a low kick but Barnes avoids it.
Kuznetsov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Barnes counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Barnes working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Barnes is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Barnes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kuznetsov's head.
Barnes misses with a head shot. Kuznetsov uses the momentum to regain guard.
Barnes won't allow Kuznetsov to get back to his feet.
Kuznetsov has momentary wrist control but Barnes slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov wants to stand and escape but Barnes is having none of it.
Barnes throws a strike but Kuznetsov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Barnes 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.
Barnes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kuznetsov's guard. #REVB##T1#
Barnes distracts Kuznetsov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kuznetsov is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Doom's Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Barnes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barnes trying to control but Kuznetsov is working from the bottom.
Barnes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kuznetsov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barnes stays in close to Kuznetsov's body and controls the position.
Kuznetsov has momentary wrist control but Barnes slips an elbow through the middle.
Barnes is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Barnes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuznetsov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes pushes down on Kuznetsov's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T2#
Barnes lands strikes from half guard.
Barnes moves into full mount! Kuznetsov won't be happy about that!
Kuznetsov is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Barnes scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Barnes lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kuznetsov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuznetsov keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barnes is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#ES#
Kuznetsov manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Barnes keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC#
Kuznetsov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3#
Barnes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the side of Barnes's head but Barnes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barnes moves away from the strike by Kuznetsov.
And Barnes tries to counter it with a takedown but Kuznetsov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Barnes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Barnes misses with a low kick.
Kuznetsov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kuznetsov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kuznetsov throws an overhand right that lands on Barnes's shoulder, as Barnes tries to avoid the shot.
Kuznetsov throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Barnes counters with a single leg into guard. Kuznetsov didn't expect that.
Kuznetsov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Barnes is controlling him.
Barnes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kuznetsov's head.
Kuznetsov 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#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuznetsov wants to stand up but Barnes is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Kuznetsov prevents Barnes from improving his position.
Kuznetsov seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Barnes wants to get back to full guard.
It looks like Kuznetsov is going to stand back up.
#SUB2#
Barnes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barnes gets full guard.
Kuznetsov wants to stand and escape but instead Barnes has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abraham Barnes dominated that round.
That's time! Kuznetsov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kuznetsov works the jab nicely.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses.
Kuznetsov sizes up Barnes with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook. Barnes ducked under it nicely.
Kuznetsov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Barnes drops his hands momentarily and Kuznetsov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kuznetsov throws a front kick aimed at Barnes's knee but Barnes avoids it well.
Barnes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kuznetsov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kuznetsov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barnes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov lands a jab to the head.
Kuznetsov loads up on a big right hand but Barnes slips the punch.
Kuznetsov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Barnes on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuznetsov throws a looping overhand right but Barnes ducks down to avoid it.
Barnes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T1#
Kuznetsov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barnes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kuznetsov fails to land with a series of punches.
Barnes feints the counter takedown.
Kuznetsov misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Barnes counters with a single leg into guard. Kuznetsov didn't expect that.
Kuznetsov has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Barnes has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Kuznetsov works on Barnes's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Kuznetsov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kuznetsov scores with a nice head shot.
Kuznetsov throws a jab when Barnes was well out of range.
Kuznetsov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes slips a jab from Kuznetsov.
Barnes goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Barnes throws a low kick but Kuznetsov avoids it.
Barnes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kuznetsov to score with a decent uppercut.#CL#
Kuznetsov has Barnes up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Kuznetsov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big right from Kuznetsov misses. #T2#
Barnes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barnes. Kuznetsov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuznetsov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Aleks Kuznetsov is winning the standup battle so far.
Kuznetsov lands with a straight right. Barnes didn't see that one coming.
Kuznetsov walks into a stiff left hand from Barnes.
Kuznetsov throws an overhand right that lands on Barnes's shoulder, as Barnes tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Kuznetsov misses its intended target.
Barnes misses with an uppercut. Kuznetsov saw that one coming.
Kuznetsov throws a quick counter head kick but Barnes was just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Kuznetsov misses the target.
Barnes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuznetsov manages to avoid it.
Barnes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Barnes tries a low kick but Kuznetsov avoids it.
Barnes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook.
And Barnes tries to counter it with a takedown but Kuznetsov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kuznetsov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kuznetsov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barnes.
Kuznetsov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T3#
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut.
Kuznetsov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kuznetsov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barnes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Barnes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kuznetsov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barnes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A left and a right from Barnes both land. Nice combination.
Kuznetsov shoots for a double leg takedown but Barnes sprawls well. He's pushed Kuznetsov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kuznetsov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aleks Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuznetsov throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Kuznetsov.
Abraham Barnes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barnes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kuznetsov defends it well.
Kuznetsov looks to land a right hand but Barnes moved out of range.
Kuznetsov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barnes blocks a jab.
Kuznetsov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kuznetsov looks to throw the jab but Barnes is out of range.
And Barnes tries to counter it with a takedown but Kuznetsov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuznetsov loads up on a big right hand but Barnes slips the punch.#T4#
Kuznetsov misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Barnes counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kuznetsov won't be happy with that.
Kuznetsov defending against the ground and pound.
Kuznetsov tries to buck Barnes off but Barnes is having none of it.
Barnes taking a breather here.
Kuznetsov takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Barnes lands some shots froms side control.#SUB2#
Barnes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kuznetsov regains half guard there - taking advantage of Barnes's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barnes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aleks Kuznetsov dominated that second 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!#R3#
Kuznetsov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barnes.
Kuznetsov connects with a solid leg kick.
Kuznetsov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Barnes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kuznetsov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kuznetsov stalks Barnes and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Barnes's face. Barnes staggers backwards, shaken.
Kuznetsov checks a low kick from Barnes.
Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov ducks under a wild hook from Barnes.
Kuznetsov throws a jab but it's blocked by Barnes.
Kuznetsov is looking to score with low kicks.
Barnes slips under a jab.
Barnes with the counter takedown but Kuznetsov avoids it easily.
Barnes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Some wild striking there from Kuznetsov.
Barnes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kuznetsov defends it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes throws a hook but Kuznetsov avoids it easily.
Barnes slips a jab from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a hook but Barnes avoids it easily.
A big left from Kuznetsov misses. #T1#
Barnes tried to score with a low kick but Kuznetsov checks it.
Barnes cracks Kuznetsov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetsov.
Barnes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kuznetsov.
Barnes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Barnes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Barnes takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Barnes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kuznetsov cracks a nice hook into Barnes's ribs.
Kuznetsov's corner calls for a 1-2. Kuznetsov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A jab from Kuznetsov finds it's way through Barnes's defenses.
Kuznetsov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Barnes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kuznetsov somewhat.
Barnes lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T2#
Barnes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kuznetsov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a shot from downtown. Barnes moves away and avoids it.
Kuznetsov loads up on a big right hand but Barnes slips the punch.
Barnes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuznetsov.
Barnes looks to throw the jab but Kuznetsov is out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kuznetsov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleks Kuznetsov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnes thows a leg kick but Kuznetsov checks it
and Kuznetsov counters with a straight right hand.
Kuznetsov throws an overhand right that lands on Barnes's shoulder, as Barnes tries to avoid the shot.
Kuznetsov missing with a left hand there. Barnes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barnes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuznetsov.
Barnes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut. Barnes saw that one coming.
Kuznetsov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barnes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kuznetsov defends it well.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Kuznetsov looks to throw the jab but Barnes is out of range.
Kuznetsov ducks under a wild hook from Barnes.
Kuznetsov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Barnes to score with a decent uppercut.
Barnes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kuznetsov. That did some damage!
A swing and a miss from Kuznetsov.
Barnes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kuznetsov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barnes.
Kuznetsov throws a lazy right hand but Barnes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barnes with the counter takedown but Kuznetsov avoids it easily.
Kuznetsov scores with a punch to the head.
Kuznetsov loads up on a big right hand but Barnes slips the punch.
Barnes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kuznetsov defends it well.
Kuznetsov misses with a two punch combination.
Kuznetsov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Barnes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barnes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Barnes misses with a body shot.
Kuznetsov throws a jab but it's blocked by Barnes.
Barnes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Barnes staying out of range there.#T4#
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut. Barnes saw that one coming.
Barnes feints the counter takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuznetsov throws out a powerful jab.
Kuznetsov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Barnes to score with a decent uppercut.
Barnes thuds a left hand into Kuznetsov's body.
Kuznetsov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Barnes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws out a loose jab but Barnes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barnes throws a leg kick
and Kuznetsov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice straight punches there by Kuznetsov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kuznetsov.
Barnes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kuznetsov looks to throw the jab but Barnes is out of range.
Kuznetsov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barnes.
Barnes has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kuznetsov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barnes misses with a hook.
It looked like Kuznetsov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kuznetsov is looking to clinch but Barnes is avoiding it.
Kuznetsov thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that's the end of the fight!
Aleks Kuznetsov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kuznetsov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleks Kuznetsov!
During a confident post fight interview, Aleks Kuznetsov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 86
Date: Sep 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Daly lands a jab to the nose.
Jab from Daly.
Barnes misses with a double jab.
And Daly tries to counter it with a takedown but Barnes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Daly throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Barnes on the side of the head.
Barnes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Daly.
A quick step to the side and Barnes tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Daly sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Barnes.
Barnes has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mentor Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Daly.
As Daly looks to move away, Barnes throws a big counter combo but Daly just gets out of the way.
Daly throws a looping overhand right but Barnes ducks down to avoid it.
Daly slips a jab and a cross from Barnes.
Daly lands a body shot.
Daly thuds his right hand into Barnes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daly misses with the combination.
A jab from Barnes finds it's way through Daly's defenses. #T1#
Barnes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daly.
Daly on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Barnes moves out of range as Daly strikes.
Barnes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barnes scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT#It looks like Roger Daly has been cut.
Daly throws an off balance right hand
and Daly takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Daly throws an off balance right hand
and Barnes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Daly throws a lazy uppercut
and Barnes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Daly looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Daly throws a body shot but no joy.
Daly misses with a right hand
and Barnes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Daly throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Daly misses with a straight right.
Barnes tries to bum rush Daly with a series of wild strikes but Daly uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Daly.#T2#
Daly swings for the body but Barnes moves out of range.
Daly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Daly.
Barnes throws a body shot but no joy.
Daly rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Barnes to counter with a crisp jab.
Daly misses with a right hand
letting Barnes counter with a right hand.
Daly throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Barnes counters with a three punch combo that has Daly backing up. Daly nods at Barnes to acknowledge the strikes.
Daly misses with a left hand
and Barnes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A punch lands to the side of Barnes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Daly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daly keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice straight punches there by Barnes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Barnes.
Daly misses with a hook to the body
and Barnes counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Daly misses with a wild body shot.
Barnes slips a jab from Daly.#T3#
Daly staying out of range there.
Daly throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Barnes counter with a right hand.
Barnes is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Daly misses with an uppercut. Barnes saw that one coming.
Barnes scores with a jab to the body.
A punch combination from Barnes misses.
Barnes thuds a left hand into Daly's body.
Daly misses with a hook
and Barnes counters with a three punch combo that has Daly backing up. Daly nods at Barnes to acknowledge the strikes.
Barnes looks to land a combination. Daly sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Daly's corner calls for a 1-2. Daly obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Some wild striking there from Daly.
Daly misses with a wild body shot.
Barnes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barnes is working the combinations to good effect here.#T4#
Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Daly.
Barnes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Daly misses with a hook
and Barnes counters with a nice uppercut.
Barnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daly.
Daly misses with a combination
and Barnes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Roger Daly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daly blocks a jab.
Daly feints the counter takedown.
Some wild striking there from Daly.
Barnes is looking to counter punch.
Barnes avoids the body shot from Daly.
Barnes misses with a few strikes there.
Daly changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barnes lands a nice hook to Daly's body. Daly takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Daly throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barnes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barnes misses the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abraham Barnes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roger Daly's cut.
That's time! Barnes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Barnes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barnes lands a jab to Daly's midsection.
Daly paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Daly misses with a double jab
and Daly takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Daly throws a hook but Barnes blocks it.
It looked like Barnes was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Daly lands with a good body shot.
Barnes throws out a loose jab but Daly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daly throws a right and a left that Barnes avoids nicely.
Daly misses with an uppercut
letting Barnes counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Daly. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Daly throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Barnes counter with a right hand.
Daly throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Daly misses. #T1#
Daly scores with a hook to the body. Barnes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Daly swings widly with a right hand
and Barnes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Daly throws a right hand that misses
and Barnes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barnes tries to bum rush Daly with a series of wild strikes but Daly uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Daly might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Barnes has got the better of the exchanges.
Daly will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It looked like Barnes was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Daly misses with an uppercut
and Barnes counters with a straight right hand.
Abraham Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Daly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barnes.
Barnes throws a body punch but Daly moves out of range.
Barnes cracks Daly with a right hand to the side of the head.
Daly throws a predictable looking body shot
and Barnes counters with a nice body shot.
Daly pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Daly just misses with a punch to the body.
Barnes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Daly.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes connects with a jab.
Barnes's jab looks to have found its range, popping Daly under the eye.
Abraham Barnes is winning the standup battle so far.
Barnes moves out of range of the strikes.
Barnes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Barnes throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Barnes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Daly.
Barnes scores with a jab to the jaw.
Daly lands a lovely overhand right.
Daly thuds a left hand into Barnes's body.
A shot to the liver by Daly. Beautiful body shot.
Barnes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Daly circles away quickly and effectively.
Barnes slips under a jab.#T3#
Barnes dips to his left and cracks Daly with an uppercut!
Barnes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Daly can do to turn this around?
Barnes fails to land with a series of punches.
Barnes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daly manages to avoid it.
Barnes tries to move into range but Daly moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Barnes throws a series of punches but Daly avoids them all with ease.
Daly changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Barnes moves out of range as Daly strikes.
Barnes connects with a looping right hand.
Barnes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Daly misses the jab.
Daly lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barnes circles away quickly and effectively.
Daly will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barnes was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Barnes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T4#
Daly jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barnes slips a straight right by Daly.
Barnes throws a series of punches but Daly moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnes throws a low kick but Daly moves out of range easily.
Daly misses with a hook
and Barnes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Daly rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barnes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Daly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barnes just misses with a punch to the body.
Daly has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Barnes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Daly is breathing heavily.
Barnes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Barnes scores with a three punch combo!
Daly thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barnes is looking for a counter combo.
Daly thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barnes is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abraham Barnes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roger Daly's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Barnes throws an overhand right that lands on Daly's shoulder, as Daly tries to avoid the shot.
Some wild striking there from Daly.
Daly rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Barnes counter with a right hand.
Daly slips a straight right by Barnes.
Daly ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd cheers as Daly lands an impressive looking overhand right. Barnes doesn't seem phased though.
Daly misses with a combination
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Barnes counters with a one-two to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daly thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barnes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Barnes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Daly displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barnes throws out the jab.
Barnes connects with a body shot that sends Daly's belly button to the back.#T1#
Daly misses with a lunging right hand
and Barnes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Daly misses with a hook.
Daly has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Daly there as he acknowledges the shot.
Daly misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Daly walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A left lands for Daly.
Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Daly looks to move away, Barnes throws a big counter combo but Daly just gets out of the way.
Daly misses with a right hand
and Barnes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Daly walks into a stiff left hand from Barnes.
Daly throws a series of punches but Barnes moves out of range.
Daly takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Daly looks to land a left hand but Barnes moved out of range nicely.
Daly throws a shot from downtown. Barnes moves away and avoids it.
Barnes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sloppy strikes from Daly. Those never looked like landing.
As Daly looks to move away, Barnes throws a big counter combo but Daly just gets out of the way.
The fighters circle momentarily. Barnes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Daly misses with a hook
and Barnes counters with a right hand to the body.
Barnes lands a right hook to the body.
#KD#
Nice combo by Barnes! Oh, that's hurt him - Daly falls to the canvas and Barnes follows him into side control. #ROC#Daly is rocked!
Barnes working the head and body with strikes.
Daly is still in real trouble! Can Barnes finish him?
Barnes in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Daly looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Barnes turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abraham Barnes!
Abraham Barnes spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 81
Date: Aug 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Barnes lands with a hook. Meyer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Meyer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Meyer misses with a straight left.
Meyer throws a jab but it's blocked by Barnes.
Barnes scores with a jab to the body.
Meyer staying out of range there.
Barnes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Meyer slips under a jab.
Meyer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Meyer 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meyer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barnes.
Meyer takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses.
Meyer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Meyer looks to throw a body kick
and Barnes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Meyer.
Meyer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Meyer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Meyer misses with a jab to the body
and Barnes counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've been told by Barnes's head coaches at Mentor Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A decent looking cross lands there for Barnes.#KD#
Oooh a lovely combination from Barnes sends Meyer down but not out. Barnes dives into side control looking to finish.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
I wouldn't like to be where Meyer is right now.
Barnes is putting a hurting on Meyer here, landing some big shots from side control.
Barnes just content to control the position.
Barnes working the head with strikes. #ROC#Meyer is rocked!#T2#
Barnes cracks Meyer with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Barnes immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Meyer is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Barnes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abraham Barnes!
Abraham Barnes was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 75
Date: Jul 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Barnes throws a body punch but Thai moves out of range.
Thai tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Barnes manages to circle out of the way.
Barnes looks to land a left hand but Thai moved out of range nicely.
Thai attempts a counter takedown but Barnes avoids it well and moves away.
Thai with a lazy takedown attempt
and Thai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barnes throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Thai counters with a single leg into guard. Barnes didn't expect that.
Barnes looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Thai puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Barnes tries to roll over but Thai keeps him under control.
Thai has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Barnes looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Thai is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Barnes looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Barnes wants to get back to full guard.
Barnes is in trouble now - Thai has advanced to mount! #SUB#
Thai jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Barnes manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Barnes tries to bench press Thai off him but Thai keeps the position. #SUB#
Thai is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Barnes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Barnes manages to work his way to half guard, despite Thai's best efforts.
Thai is pressing down on Barnes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Barnes is holding on for now. #SUB#
Thai is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2#
Barnes manages to get to full guard.
Barnes keeping full guard, as Thai tries to pass.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barnes pulls Thai in close to his closed guard and prevents Thai from doing any damage or advancing position.
Thai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Barnes has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Thai is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Barnes.#SUB#
Thai tries for a kimura but Barnes is defending well. #T3#
Barnes gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Barnes regains half guard.#SUB2#
Barnes actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Thai is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Barnes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Thai. #SUB#
Thai is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thai is pressing down on Barnes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Barnes is holding on for now. #T4#
Barnes is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Thai is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Barnes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Thai. #SUB#
Thai is looking for a kimura but Barnes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Thai to get the leverage. #SUB#
Thai is working for a submission of some sort.
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes tries to kick Thai off in order to stand up. Thai Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wille Thai dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Barnes throws the left hand but Thai avoids the punch easily.
Thai gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Barnes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thai fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes misses with a combination
#TD#
and Thai counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Thai.
Thai works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Thai looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T1##SUB#
Thai is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Barnes looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Thai is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Thai is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Barnes defends it well.
Barnes moves into full guard.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Barnes trying to keep a closed guard but Thai is proving a slippery customer.
Thai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thai forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Thai is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Barnes defends it well.
Barnes gets back to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barnes is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Barnes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Thai's head.
Thai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barnes can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Thai had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barnes defends it easily.
Barnes lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Thai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Thai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Barnes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thai has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barnes has managed to get both his arms back between Thai's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Thai throws his legs up looking for a submission but Barnes uses it to pass to side control.
#SUB2#
Barnes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Barnes trying to control the position but Thai is working away.
Thai is looking to reverse the position.
Barnes trying to control the position but Thai is working away.
Wille Thai overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU2#
Barnes decides to stand back up. #T4#
Thai walks into a stiff left hand from Barnes.
Thai tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Barnes swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wille Thai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Barnes does it's job there.
Abraham Barnes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thai fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barnes avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thai with a lazy takedown attempt
and Barnes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barnes displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abraham Barnes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Barnes stuffs the takedown attempt from Thai. Thai gets slowly back to his feet.
Barnes fails to land with a series of punches.
Thai dives in and grabs Barnes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Barnes pushes down on Thai's head and hops out.
Barnes scores with a shot to the body.
Abraham Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thai takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A leg kick checked by Thai.
Thai feinted with a counter takedown.
Thai fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wille Thai. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Barnes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thai has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Barnes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Barnes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Barnes tries to bum rush Thai with a series of wild strikes but Thai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barnes throws the left hand but Thai avoids the punch easily.
Barnes throws a body punch but Thai moves out of range.
Thai changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Barnes lands a nice looking body shot.
#T2#
Thai tries for a takedown but Barnes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Barnes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Barnes throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Thai counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Barnes!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnes regains half guard.#SUB#
Thai wants to work for an arm triangle but Barnes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Thai seems to be working for a kimura but Barnes defends the submission attempt.
Barnes wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Thai wants to work for an arm triangle but Barnes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Barnes looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB#
Thai is trying to work for a kimura but Barnes is defending well.
#T3#
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnes trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Thai is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Barnes has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Thai is looking for submissions but instead, Barnes has regained full guard.
Barnes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thai manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Barnes advances to half guard.
Barnes is trying to control the action in half guard but Thai is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Thai is looking for a sweep. Barnes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Thai is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily.
Barnes scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Barnes passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Thai!
Thai tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thai in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Barnes cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Thai tries to reverse the position but Barnes maintains control.
Barnes looking to control but Thai is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Barnes is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Thai can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes lands a heavy elbow.
Barnes connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Thai is looking to improve his position but Barnes isn't that keen on the idea.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abraham Barnes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Barnes has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abraham Barnes!
Abraham Barnes was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 68
Date: Jun 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Lamb needs to keep his hands up - Barnes had a free shot at his head there.
Barnes throws a leg kick
and Lamb counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barnes misses with an uppercut. Lamb saw that one coming.
Barnes has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mentor Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Lamb pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lamb throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barnes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barnes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lamb counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A low kick from Barnes is predictable there
and Lamb counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barnes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Barnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lamb.
Lamb throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Barnes decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lamb's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Lamb has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Barnes should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Lamb has tightened it up now! Barnes should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sacrificial Lamb!
Sacrificial Lamb 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:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 62
Date: May 29, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Shigemasa moves into the clinch successfully.
Shigemasa gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Barnes.
#BC#
Barnes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shigemasa tries to clinch up.
Barnes has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mentor Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Shigemasa is looking to clinch.
Barnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shigemasa was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnes.
Shigemasa tries to close the distance and clinch but Barnes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barnes feints a jab promting Shigemasa to slip. Barnes then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Shigemasa slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Shigemasa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shigemasa is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Barnes does no damage.
Barnes looks to throw the jab but Shigemasa is out of range.
Shigemasa tries to close the distance and clinch but Barnes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shigemasa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shigemasa moves in looking to clinch but Barnes pushes him off.#T1#
Shigemasa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barnes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shigemasa's sensitive parts.
Shigemasa staying out of range there.
Shigemasa tries to clinch but Barnes is having none of it.
Barnes looks to land a right hand but Shigemasa moved out of range.#CL2#
Shigemasa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Barnes can't get the takedown.
#BC2#
Shigemasa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shigemasa avoids the body shot from Barnes.
Barnes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shigemasa is looking to clinch.
Shigemasa moves out of range as Barnes strikes.
Barnes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
As Barnes backs off Shigemasa throws a huge counter combo but Barnes manages to avoid it all.#T2#
Shigemasa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice straight punches there by Barnes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Barnes.
Morioka Shigemasa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes throws a push kick but Shigemasa slaps the foot to one side. #CL2#
Shigemasa has Barnes up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Shigemasa breaks from the clinch.
Shigemasa tries to bum rush Barnes with a series of wild strikes but Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shigemasa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Barnes misses with a few strikes there.
Shigemasa lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Shigemasa tries to clinch but Barnes is having none of it.
A big left from Barnes misses.
Barnes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shigemasa doesn't seem bothered though.
Barnes throws a hook but Shigemasa avoids it easily.
Barnes misses with a series of wild punches.
#T3#
Shigemasa is looking to clinch but Barnes is avoiding it.
Shigemasa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barnes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shigemasa tries to clinch there but Barnes circles away.
Shigemasa moves out of range as Barnes strikes.
Shigemasa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shigemasa is looking to clinch but Barnes is avoiding it.
Shigemasa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barnes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barnes half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Barnes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shigemasa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shigemasa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shigemasa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shigemasa ducks under a wild hook from Barnes.
Shigemasa is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Barnes is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Shigemasa's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Shigemasa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Barnes.
Barnes throws a series of punches but Shigemasa moves out of range.
Barnes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shigemasa misses with a wild combination.
#T4#
Shigemasa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shigemasa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barnes keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Barnes throws a front kick aimed at Shigemasa's knee but Shigemasa avoids it well.
Nice straight punches there by Shigemasa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shigemasa.
A jab from Shigemasa does it's job there.
Shigemasa tries to clinch #TD#
and Barnes counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Barnes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnes trying to control but Shigemasa is working from the bottom.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shigemasa swivels though and keeps the full guard. #ES2#
Shigemasa pushes Barnes off and scrambles back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abraham Barnes dominated that round.
That's time! Barnes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Shigemasa moves in looking to clinch but Barnes pushes him off.
Shigemasa moves in looking to clinch but Barnes pushes him off.
Barnes missing with a left hand there. Shigemasa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Shigemasa instigates a clinch.
Shigemasa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shigemasa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Barnes is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shigemasa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2#
Shigemasa breaks the clinch.
Shigemasa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barnes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shigemasa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnes is looking to score with low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shigemasa is looking to clinch but Barnes is avoiding it.
Barnes 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.#CL2#
Shigemasa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Barnes, pushing him back against the cage.
Shigemasa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barnes backwards. #ROC2#Barnes is rocked!#BC2#
Shigemasa breaks the clinch.
Shigemasa wants to clinch.#T1#
Barnes keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Shigemasa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That kick from Shigemasa tenderised Barnes's leg. Barnes is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shigemasa tries to clinch but Barnes moves out of range. #CL2#
Shigemasa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shigemasa just leaning against Barnes, taking a breather.
Barnes wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD#
Barnes has clasped his hands together around Shigemasa's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Shigemasa sneaks out the side door and pushes Barnes away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnes throws a body shot but no joy.
Shigemasa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T2#
Shigemasa misses with an uppercut. Barnes saw that one coming.
Shigemasa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barnes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shigemasa moves in looking to clinch but Barnes pushes him off.
Shigemasa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Barnes counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Shigemasa wriggles free and stands up.
Shigemasa is looking to clinch.
Barnes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shigemasa ducks under a wild hook from Barnes.
Shigemasa feints a jab and as Barnes dips his head, Shigemasa unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Barnes right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Barnes falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Shigemasa smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Morioka Shigemasa!
A very excited looking Morioka Shigemasa 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:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 53
Date: Apr 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Barnes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Barnes shoots in for a double leg but Averyanov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Barnes looks to score with a jab to the body but Averyanov is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Averyanov misses the target.
Averyanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Barnes misses with a hook.
Averyanov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A jab from Barnes misses.
It appears Averyanov was looking to counter with a kick there.
Nice cross by Barnes.
Averyanov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barnes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Barnes scores with a punch to the head.
A lazy left from Averyanov finds it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Averyanov cracks Barnes with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Barnes falls to his knees and Averyanov doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrei Averyanov!
In his post fight interview, Andrei Averyanov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 44
Date: Feb 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Barnes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rourke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rourke flicks out a counter leg kick but Barnes steps away.
Barnes misses with a double jab.
Barnes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rourke as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Rourke gets caught flat footed, as Barnes shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Barnes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barnes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rourke avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barnes is looking to work some ground and pound but Rourke has wrist control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Barnes's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barnes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Rourke is retaining full guard.
Barnes works over Rourke with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Barnes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barnes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Rourke keeps moving.
Barnes scoring with some ground and pound.
Barnes throwing strikes but missing.
Rourke preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barnes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rourke works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barnes lands a couple of elbows.
Barnes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #ROC#Rourke is rocked!#T2#
Barnes scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rourke is still in real trouble! Can Barnes finish him?
Barnes 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.
Barnes loads up on a big left hand. Rourke felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Barnes looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Rourke can't hide his disappointment, as Barnes celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abraham Barnes!
In his post fight interview, Abraham Barnes started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
SMASH: Lacplesis vs Trump
Date: Jan 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Jackson staying out of range there.
Barnes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
Barnes is looking to slow Jackson down with leg kicks.
Jackson moves forwards but Barnes connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice shot by Barnes.
Barnes throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes.
#TD#
Barnes drives through with a takedown into guard.
Barnes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barnes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Barnes throws a strike but Jackson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barnes is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Jackson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barnes manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Barnes is trying to keep Jackson in close.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Barnes looking for a guillotine here but Jackson defends easily.
Barnes 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.#T2#
Barnes has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jackson has passed into side control.
The referee asks Jackson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Jackson prefers to stall for the moment though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barnes manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Barnes tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
Ground and pound from Jackson.
Jackson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Barnes on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jackson lands a nice short elbow.#T3#
Jackson wants to take a breather but Barnes is having none of it.
Still in half guard, Jackson seems content to control.
Jackson wants to pass to mount but Barnes is defending the position.
Jackson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jackson not doing much here.
Barnes manages to get to full guard.
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jackson throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Barnes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jackson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Jackson keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Barnes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barnes throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
Barnes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barnes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jackson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jackson pulls Barnes in to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barnes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Jackson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Barnes is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Jackson.
Barnes working the body and head with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abraham Barnes dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Barnes shoots for a takedown but Jackson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barnes.
Barnes is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Jackson dives in for a single leg takedown but Barnes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Barnes looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.#TD2#
Jackson shoots in and gets a takedown into Barnes's guard.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
Jackson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up.
Barnes is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jackson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard. #T1#
Jackson keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Barnes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jackson controlling from the top position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
Jackson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Barnes's waist but Barnes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jackson off to one side.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown. Barnes tries to sprawl out of it but Jackson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Barnes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Abraham Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Jackson.#T2#
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
And Jackson tries to counter it with a takedown but Barnes pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD#
Barnes drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Barnes is fighting to break Jackson's control of his arms but Jackson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Barnes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barnes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Jackson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barnes is aware though and is defending well.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jackson trying to control the position.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barnes is one step ahead there.
Barnes throwing strikes but missing.
Jackson being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barnes wants to land a leg kick but Jackson is out of range.
Jackson lands a high kick!
Barnes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jackson circles away.
Barnes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jackson feints the counter takedown.
Jackson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Barnes misses with an attempted mid kick.
Barnes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
Barnes takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jackson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
Barnes half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barnes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jackson has a takedown stuffed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Abraham Barnes will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barnes, as that shot connected.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Barnes shows good takedown defense.
Barnes throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Barnes is defended easily by Jackson.#TD2#
Jackson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Barnes manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jackson throws a strike but Barnes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barnes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jackson trying to control the position.
#T1#
Barnes lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Barnes throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
Barnes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jackson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barnes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barnes scoring with punches to the head and body.
Barnes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but Barnes is proving a slippery customer.
Barnes passes Jackson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Barnes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jackson defending well though. #T2#
Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura here.
Jackson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barnes. #SUB#
Barnes is working for an americana but Jackson has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Barnes was thinking about the submission.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jackson holds on and takes a little breather. #T3#
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Barnes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barnes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jackson defends it nicely.
Barnes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jackson as he jumps to the side.
As Barnes backs off Jackson throws a huge counter combo but Barnes manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abraham Barnes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson dives in and grabs Barnes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Barnes pushes down on Jackson's head and hops out.
Barnes shoots in and drives through. Jackson sprawls well.
Jackson slips a straight right by Barnes.
Jackson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#T4#
Jackson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Barnes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jackson somewhat.#TD2#
Jackson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
Jackson postures up.
Barnes has momentary wrist control but Jackson slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Barnes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jackson with a nice head shot there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barnes wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
Jackson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jordan Jackson.
Well Barnes 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jordan Jackson!
After the big win, Jordan Jackson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Condemned and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
SMASH: Camara vs Colucci
Date: Dec 12, 2020 |
#R1#
Hazlehurst takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Abraham Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#KD#
Barnes lands a left and a right that sends Hazlehurst crashing to the canvas! Barnes dives into mount looking to finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hazlehurst gets back to half guard.
Barnes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hazlehurst defending well though.
Barnes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hazlehurst defending well though.
Barnes scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes is thwarting Hazlehurst's attempts to control the position.
Barnes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Barnes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hazlehurst is trying to get back to full guard.
Barnes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hazlehurst is not content to let Barnes control the position.#T1#
Hazlehurst avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barnes.
Hazlehurst won't allow Barnes to pass to mount.
Barnes looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hazlehurst tries to get to full guard but Barnes has control of the leg.
Hazlehurst on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Barnes throwing shots but Hazlehurst is blocking nicely.
Barnes trying to control the action but Hazlehurst is working from the bottom.
Barnes throwing shots but Hazlehurst is blocking nicely.
Barnes misses with a head shot. Hazlehurst uses the momentum to regain guard.
Hazlehurst working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barnes. #T2#
Barnes postures up in Hazlehurst's guard and throws a big left but Hazlehurst blocks it.
Hazlehurst avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hazlehurst keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Barnes landing with the ground and pound.
Hazlehurst looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barnes is one step ahead there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Barnes postures up in Hazlehurst's guard and throws a big left but Hazlehurst blocks it.
Hazlehurst trying to control the position.
#T3##SUB2#
Hazlehurst is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barnes defends well.
Barnes advances to half guard.
Barnes is looking to take a break and control but Hazlehurst is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hazlehurst blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barnes.
Hazlehurst is refusing to be controlled, as Barnes sits in half guard.
Barnes is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Barnes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've been informed that Hazlehurst has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Barnes scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T4#
Barnes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hazlehurst knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Barnes throwing shots but Hazlehurst is blocking nicely.
Hazlehurst tries to get to full guard but Barnes has control of the leg.
Barnes scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Barnes thows a huge punch but Hazlehurst dodges it nicely.
Hazlehurst avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barnes.
Hazlehurst blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barnes.
Barnes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Barnes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hazlehurst's head.
Hazlehurst desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Barnes is keen to just control but Hazlehurst is a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abraham Barnes dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Barnes scores with the left hand. Hazlehurst knows he should have avoided that one.
Hazlehurst lands an overhand right.#TD#
Barnes drives through with a takedown into guard.
Barnes stopping the sweep attempt from Hazlehurst.
Barnes is looking to work some ground and pound but Hazlehurst has wrist control.
Abraham Barnes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Hazlehurst is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes is looking to work some ground and pound but Hazlehurst has wrist control.
Barnes throws a strike but Hazlehurst rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Barnes is trying to keep Hazlehurst in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet.
Hazlehurst lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1##SUB#
Barnes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Barnes is looking for a triangle but Hazlehurst pushes his legs off easily.
Hazlehurst lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hazlehurst postures up and lands a big shot to Barnes's brow. #SUB#
Barnes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hazlehurst must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Barnes is looking for a triangle but Hazlehurst pushes his legs off easily.
Hazlehurst with a nice head shot there.
Hazlehurst with a nice head shot there.#T2##SUB#
Barnes looking for a guillotine here but Hazlehurst defends easily.
Barnes trying to control the position.
Hazlehurst sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hazlehurst postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Barnes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hazlehurst manages to avoid it.#T3#
Hazlehurst throws a jab when Barnes was well out of range.
Barnes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Barnes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barnes throws a right and a left that Hazlehurst avoids nicely.
Hazlehurst punishes Barnes's body with a nice straight punch.
Hazlehurst scores with a shot to the body.
#TD#
Hazlehurst gets caught napping as Barnes dives in and scores a takedown. Hazlehurst manages to retain guard.
Barnes postures up in Hazlehurst's guard and throws a big left but Hazlehurst blocks it.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Hazlehurst keeps moving.
Barnes throws a big right hand that misses.
Hazlehurst wants to sweep but no luck.
Hazlehurst has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T4#
Hazlehurst controls Barnes momentarily but Barnes frees himself.
Barnes chips away with some ground and pound.
Hazlehurst looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barnes is one step ahead there.
Barnes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hazlehurst can do to turn this around?
Barnes is looking to work some ground and pound but Hazlehurst has wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hazlehurst 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.
Barnes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Abraham Barnes will probably get the nod.
That's time! Barnes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Barnes defending well as Hazlehurst loads up on a big left hand.
Barnes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hazlehurst looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barnes throws a right and a left that Hazlehurst avoids nicely.
Barnes throws a jab when Hazlehurst was well out of range.
Barnes fails to land the takedown.
Barnes misses with a wild body shot.
Barnes throws a body punch but Hazlehurst moves out of range.
Hazlehurst scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hazlehurst tries to bum rush Barnes with a series of wild strikes but Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barnes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hazlehurst finds it's way round the side to connect with Barnes's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hazlehurst lands a nice hook to Barnes's body. Barnes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Abraham Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hazlehurst throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barnes throws a jab when Hazlehurst was well out of range.
Hazlehurst lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hazlehurst lands a hook that stumbles Barnes back into the cage. Hazlehurst follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Barnes to the canvas! Hazlehurst pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Barnes has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Daniel Hazlehurst! |
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Event:
Byzantium 18
Date: Nov 28, 2020 |
#R1#
A punch lands to the side of Richards 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Richards cracks Barnes with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Barnes misses with a low kick.
A left and a right from Barnes both land. Nice combination.
Richards takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've been informed that Barnes has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Barnes swinging wildly here.
Barnes cracks Richards with a good jab.#ROC2#Richards is rocked!
Richards takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Oh Richards is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Richards! Barnes dives in looking to finish! Richards is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abraham Barnes!
Abraham Barnes took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Byzantium 14
Date: Oct 31, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Atunes ducks under a wild hook from Barnes.
Atunes dodges the punch combination from Barnes.
Atunes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A quick step to the side and Atunes tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Atunes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Atunes tries to land a front kick but Barnes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Barnes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Atunes counters with a nice leg kick.
Atunes misses with a double jab.
Barnes fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes cracks a nice hook into Atunes's ribs.
Atunes scores with a jab to the jaw.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Barnes has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD2#
Atunes gets caught flat footed, as Barnes shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
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!
Barnes trying to control but Atunes is working from the bottom. #T1#
Barnes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barnes postures up and lands a big shot to Atunes's brow.
Barnes postures up in Atunes's guard and throws a big left but Atunes blocks it.
Atunes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Atunes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Atunes keeps moving.
Barnes throwing strikes but missing.
Barnes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2#
Barnes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Barnes scoring with some ground and pound.
Barnes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Barnes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Barnes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Atunes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barnes is looking to work some ground and pound but Atunes has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes throwing strikes from guard but Atunes blocks nicely.
Barnes is looking to work some ground and pound but Atunes has wrist control.#T3#
Barnes throws an elbow that misses. Atunes uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Barnes's guard. Nice move by Atunes!#REVR#
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet.
Barnes trying to keep a closed guard but Atunes is proving a slippery customer.
Atunes stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes.
Barnes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Atunes manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Barnes is stalling in the full guard.
Barnes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Atunes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Barnes throws a big right hand that misses.
Barnes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Atunes keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Atunes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Barnes on the ground.
Barnes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barnes seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barnes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barnes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abraham Barnes dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Atunes lands a jab to Barnes's midsection.
Barnes lands a head shot.
Atunes wants to clinch up but Barnes keeps it at a distance.
Barnes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Barnes slips a straight right by Atunes.
Atunes drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Barnes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barnes with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Barnes. Those never looked like landing.
A jab from Barnes finds it's way through Atunes's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Atunes lands.
Barnes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Atunes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Atunes lands a nice looking body kick.#T1#
Barnes with a poor takedown
and Atunes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barnes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Atunes swivels and escapes.
Atunes is looking to counter punch.
Nice shot by Atunes.
Barnes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Renato Atunes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abraham Barnes.
Barnes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Atunes counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#Barnes is rocked!
Renato Atunes is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Atunes drives through and clinches with Barnes against the cage.
Barnes is still on wobbly legs! Can Atunes finish him?
Atunes creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Barnes's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Barnes drops to his knees and Atunes pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Renato Atunes! |
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Event:
Byzantium IX
Date: Oct 03, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Irkutsk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barnes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Irkutsk counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Irkutsk lands a nice hook to Barnes's body. Barnes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Irkutsk scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Irkutsk swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barnes.
Barnes lands with a good body shot.
Irkutsk takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses.
Barnes throws a lazy right hand but Irkutsk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barnes scores with a hook.
Irkutsk darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Irkutsk misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Irkutsk manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Barnes is predictable there
and Barnes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barnes shoots for a takedown but Irkutsk saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T1#
No joy there for Irkutsk, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barnes shoots in and drives through. Irkutsk sprawls well.
Irkutsk moves out of range of the leg kick from Barnes.
Irkutsk scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barnes in his tracks.
Irkutsk cracks Barnes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#TD2#
Barnes closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Irkutsk did well to prevent Barnes getting side control.
Barnes looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Barnes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Barnes lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Irkutsk is refusing to be controlled, as Barnes sits in half guard.
Barnes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
Barnes thows a huge punch but Irkutsk dodges it nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Irkutsk has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barnes is working away from the top position though.
Ground and pound from Barnes.
Barnes thows a huge punch but Irkutsk dodges it nicely.
Barnes working Irkutsk over with strikes.
Irkutsk trying to control but Barnes postures up.
Barnes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Barnes wants to control but Irkutsk is keeping him busy.
Irkutsk wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy.
Barnes is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Irkutsk knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Barnes on the ground.#T3#
Barnes lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Irkutsk is staying active underneath Barnes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Barnes is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Barnes working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Irkutsk on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Irkutsk tries to get out of the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Barnes lands a nice short elbow.#CUT2#It looks like Tundra Irkutsk has been cut.
Barnes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Barnes is nestled in close to Irkutsk, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#ROC2#Irkutsk is rocked!
Barnes lands strikes from half guard.
Oh Irkutsk is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barnes prevents Irkutsk from improving his position.
Barnes slips a nice elbow through Irkutsk's hands, connecting with Irkutsk's forehead.
Barnes lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Irkutsk! More strikes land and this one is all over! Barnes jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abraham Barnes!
Abraham Barnes took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
F&B 38: Camara vs. Mills
Date: Aug 31, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akerfeldt slaps away a takedown attempt from Barnes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Akerfeldt tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Barnes manages to circle out of the way.
Akerfeldt throws a right hand that Barnes ducks under and follows up with a left that Barnes also avoids with ease.
We've been informed that Barnes has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Akerfeldt fails to land with a series of punches.
Barnes tries to clinch up but Akerfeldt circles away and keeps his distance.
Akerfeldt is looking to counter punch.
Barnes tries a head kick but it misses.
Akerfeldt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL2#
Barnes has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Akerfeldt pulls guard effortlessly.
Barnes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Barnes trying to control but Akerfeldt is working from the bottom.
Barnes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1##SUB#
Akerfeldt is looking for a triangle but Barnes pushes his legs off easily.
Akerfeldt utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Akerfeldt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barnes is aware though and is defending well.
Barnes is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Akerfeldt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barnes is aware though and is defending well.
Barnes postures up and lands a big shot to Akerfeldt's brow.
Barnes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barnes lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Barnes's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
Barnes lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Akerfeldt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Barnes is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Barnes throws a big elbow that misses.
Barnes throwing strikes but missing.
Barnes looking to sit in guard and control but Akerfeldt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Barnes wants to sweep here but Akerfeldt controlling him for the moment.
Akerfeldt throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Akerfeldt stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes.
Akerfeldt trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barnes is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Akerfeldt knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Barnes on the ground.
Akerfeldt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barnes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Barnes chips away with some ground and pound.
Akerfeldt has momentary wrist control but Barnes slips an elbow through the middle.
Barnes postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Akerfeldt covers up, he's hurt! Barnes keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Barnes and the ref steps in to end the fight! Barnes can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abraham Barnes!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Abraham Barnes waved his t-shirt featuring Voodoo Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.
In defeat, Bjorn Akerfeldt stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sometimes they get the better of you and they got the better of me today, I had a rocky start in this industry, my last two fights proved I could come back stronger, and my next fight will continue to show that, thank you all!'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 27, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes walks into a left hand.
Barnes wants to clinch up but Meme keeps it at a distance.
A jab from Meme finds it's way through Barnes's defenses.
Meme lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barnes at a distance.
Meme shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Barnes takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Meme sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Barnes bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tione Meme! |
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