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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Manboy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Barnett staying out of range there.
Manboy avoids the head kick by Barnett.
#CL#
Barnett takes the fight into the clinch.
Manboy prevents a takedown attempt there.
Manboy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Barnett wants a takedown but no success here.
Barnett wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Manboy tries to pull guard but Barnett forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Barnett is trying to trip Manboy. He has hold of a leg but Manboy is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Barnett persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Barnett tries to stand but Manboy is controlling from the bottom.
Manboy is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
Barnett not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Barnett wants to control from the top but Manboy keeps moving.
Barnett in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Barnett throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Manboy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Manboy is trying to keep Barnett in close.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Barnett gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
I was talking to Barnett's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#TD#
Barnett has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Manboy regains guard immediately.
Manboy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Barnett drops back looking for a leg! Manboy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Manboy manages to kick Barnett off! Barnett jumps back into Manboy's guard.
Manboy has momentary wrist control but Barnett slips an elbow through the middle.
Manboy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barnett.
Barnett throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Barnett is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T3#
Barnett missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barnett is pushing down on Manboy's leg trying to pass to half guard. Manboy is fighting to maintain full guard but Barnett has managed to sneak the leg through.
Barnett missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Manboy trying to get back to full guard but Barnett takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#SUB#
Barnett working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Barnett throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #T4#
Barnett looking to control but Manboy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Barnett jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Manboy manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Barnett throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Barnett working away.
Sloppy strikes there by Barnett.
Barnett throws a strike aimed at the side of Manboy's head but Manboy avoids it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barnett throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Barnett 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.
Barnett throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buddy Barnett dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Barnett takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Manboy lands a two punch combo.
#TD#
Manboy tries to sprawl but Barnett drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Manboy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barnett.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnett sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Manboy defending well though.
Barnett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Manboy can do to turn this around?
Manboy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barnett.
Manboy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Manboy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barnett.
Manboy is looking to improve his position.
Barnett throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Barnett sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Manboy defending well though. #T1#
Manboy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barnett.
Barnett throwing shots but Manboy is blocking nicely.
Barnett slips a nice elbow through Manboy's hands, connecting with Manboy's forehead.#SUB#
Barnett is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Manboy sees it coming and defends easily.
Barnett thows a huge punch but Manboy dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Barnett is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Manboy is just riding it out for now. Barnett eventually gives up the hold.
Barnett throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Barnett wants to stand up but Manboy has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Manboy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barnett. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Barnett wants to pass the guard but Manboy is defending well.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Barnett not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Manboy is looking for a sweep. Barnett is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Barnett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Manboy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Barnett with a body shot.
Barnett misses with a body shot
and Manboy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barnett shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Barnett clinches up with Manboy and pushes him back against the cage.
Barnett is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Manboy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T3##TD#
Barnett jumps guard and drags Manboy to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Manboy trying to control but Barnett is working from the bottom.
Manboy wants to get up but he can't break Barnett's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Barnett lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Barnett throws a big elbow that misses.
Barnett wants to control from the top but Manboy keeps moving.
Barnett is standing up over Manboy. Manboy looks to escape but Barnett dives into side control.
Barnett wants to control but Manboy is keeping him busy. #T4##SUB#
Barnett is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Manboy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Barnett lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Manboy can do anything to dispel that myth.
The strikes coming from Barnett are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barnett in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #SUB#
Barnett tries for a kimura but Manboy is defending well.
Barnett wants to lay and pray for a moment but Manboy keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buddy Barnett dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Barnett misses the shot to the body.
Barnett shoots and misses
and Manboy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Manboy leaves Barnett with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Barnett drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Barnett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Buddy Barnett overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barnett chips away with some ground and pound.
Manboy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barnett.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manboy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barnett looking to pass the guard.
Barnett is working Manboy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1#
Manboy working a defensive guard here.
Barnett with a flurry of punches that miss.
Manboy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barnett trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Barnett throws a big elbow that misses.
Barnett is pushing down on Manboy's leg trying to pass to half guard. Manboy is fighting to maintain full guard but Barnett has managed to sneak the leg through.
Barnett not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Manboy is staying active underneath Barnett, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Barnett is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T2#
Barnett lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Barnett is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Barnett sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Manboy defending well though.
Barnett slips a nice elbow through Manboy's hands, connecting with Manboy's forehead.
Barnett missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Barnett is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Manboy is refusing to be controlled, as Barnett sits in half guard. #T3#
Barnett thows a huge punch but Manboy dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Barnett seems to be working for a kimura but Manboy defends the submission attempt.
Manboy is refusing to be controlled, as Barnett sits in half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Manboy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Barnett. #SUB#
Barnett is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Manboy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Manboy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barnett sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Manboy defending well though.
Manboy wants to get back to full guard.
Barnett wants to stand up but Manboy has a hold of him and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zerk Manboy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Barnett gets a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnett is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Manboy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Buddy Barnett is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buddy Barnett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Manboy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Barnett avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Buddy Barnett showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Barnett, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buddy Barnett!
A very excited looking Buddy Barnett 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 18, 2017 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Barnett. Morin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morin really is a fat lump.
Barnett throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barnett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Morin appears to be looking for a big counter.
Morin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Morin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barnett misses with a body kick.
Morin slips a jab and a cross from Barnett.
#TD#
Morin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Barnett to the mat! Barnett manages to get full guard. #SUB#
Morin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Morin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnett is adopting a defensive guard.#T1#
Morin working some strikes from top position.
Barnett controls Morin momentarily but Morin frees himself.
Barnett bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Morin's guard. #REVB#
Morin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barnett.
Barnett would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Morin is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Barnett is trying to break the clinch but Morin has him pressed against the cage. #T2#
Morin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Barnett smiles and moves away.
Morin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barnett swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Morin counters with a one-two to the body.
Barnett swinging wildly here.
Buddy Barnett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barnett tries to bum rush Morin with a series of wild strikes but Morin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big left from Barnett misses.
It looked like Morin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Barnett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnett misses with a combination
and Morin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barnett falls off balance throwing a combination
and Morin counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Morin tries to clinch but Barnett moves out of range.
Barnett tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Barnett catches Morin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Barnett swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Morin moves into the clinch.
Barnett misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Barnett manages to break the clinch.
Barnett throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barnett throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little feinted left hand from Morin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Barnett lands a nice leg kick that just misses Morin's sensitive parts.
Morin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barnett is fending him off so far but Morin persists. Nope, Barnett circles away and we're back to standing.
Barnett misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barnett throws a lazy head kick
and Morin counters with a series of strikes. Barnett will be more careful next time no doubt.
Buddy Barnett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Barnett is looking to score with low kicks.
A counter left hand to the body from Morin misses its target.
Morin slips a jab and a cross from Barnett.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnett throws a combination that misses
and Morin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barnett rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Morin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Morin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Barnett misses with a series of wild punches.
Barnett misses with a combination
#CL#
and Morin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Barnett is trying to break the clinch but Morin has him pressed against the cage.
Morin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benito Morin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Barnett to keep the fight standing.
Barnett wants to break free but Morin has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Buddy Barnett will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Morin tries to close the distance and clinch but Barnett swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barnett throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Morin counter with a right hand.
Barnett misses with a low kick as Morin jumps back.
Barnett throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barnett tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Morin slips a jab and a cross from Barnett.
Barnett throws a nice looking combination but Morin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barnett throws a combination that misses
enabling Morin to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barnett.
Barnett swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL#
Morin closes the distance and clinches.
Barnett tries to break the clinch but Morin is controlling the position.
Barnett creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T1#
Barnett tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Barnett in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Barnett tries to stall but Morin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Morin tries to pull guard but Barnett holds him up against the cage and eventually Morin drops back down to his feet.
Barnett lands with a short shot to the head.
Barnett tries to break the clinch but Morin is controlling the position.
Barnett gets through Morin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barnett is trying to break free.
Morin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Barnett's efforts to push away.
Morin prevents Barnett from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Barnett breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barnett misses with a series of wild punches.
#T2#
Barnett misses with a combination
and Morin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Barnett lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Morin circles away quickly and effectively.
An attempted straight right counter from Morin misses the target.
Barnett throws a series of punches but Morin moves out of range.
Barnett tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Morin is able to avoid easily.
Morin is looking to counter the offense by Barnett and move into the clinch.
Barnett goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Barnett.
Barnett throws a right and a left that Morin avoids nicely.
As Barnett tries to get set, Morin tries to push him back and clinch up but Barnett manages to avoid the attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnett misses with the combination.
#T3#
A low kick from Barnett misses
and Morin counters with a stiff right hand.
Barnett scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Morin avoids a kick to the body.
#CL#
Morin instigates a clinch.
Barnett is trying to push Morin away but Morin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Morin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Barnett smiles and moves away.
Barnett lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Barnett throws a leg kick #CL#
and Morin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Morin jumps guard but Barnett stands there with Morin around his waist. Morin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benito Morin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnett tries to circle away but Morin has him pinned against the cage.#T4#
Barnett wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Morin has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Barnett pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barnett feints and then cracks Morin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Morin down.
Buddy Barnett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Barnett, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barnett throws a jab when Morin was well out of range.
Barnett looks to land a combination but Morin avoids it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnett lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Barnett throws a right hand that Morin ducks under and follows up with a left that Morin also avoids with ease.
Barnett throws a low kick but Morin moves out of range easily.
Morin is looking for a counter combo.#CL#
Morin has closed the distance and engaged Barnett in a clinch.
Barnett has had enough of the clinch but Morin keeps him there for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buddy Barnett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Barnett throws a half hearted mid kick.
Morin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Barnett misses with a kick to the body #CL#
and Morin counters by moving into the clinch.
Barnett is trying to break the clinch but Morin has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Barnett escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Morin drops his hands momentarily and Barnett takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL#
Morin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Barnett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Morin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Barnett smiles and moves away.
Barnett feints a jab promting Morin to slip. Barnett then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Morin slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnett swinging wildly here.
#T1##TD#
Morin changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Barnett looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB#
Morin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Barnett, who protects the arm well.
Barnett wants to get back to his feet but Morin drags him back down.
Barnett is trying to control Morin's posture but Morin avoids it.
Barnett is trying to escape the position but Morin is controlling the position. #SUB#
Morin tries for a kimura but Barnett is defending well.
Morin is looking to take a break and control but Barnett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Barnett is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Morin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Barnett on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Barnett wants to improve his position but Morin is controlling well.
#T3##SUB#
Morin is looking for a kimura but Barnett is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Morin to get the leverage.
Barnett is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Barnett is defending against the submission attempts here by Morin.
Barnett wants to get back to his feet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Benito Morin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Morin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Barnett misses with a double jab
and Morin counters with a left and a right that stings Barnett.
Barnett's jab looks to have found its range, popping Morin under the eye.
Barnett swinging wildly here.
Barnett's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Barnett duly obliges.
Morin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Buddy Barnett is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Buddy Barnett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morin takes one to the chin there.
Morin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barnett.
Morin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
And that's the end of the fight!
Buddy Barnett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Barnett winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buddy Barnett!
A relieved looking Buddy Barnett thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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