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Event:
SMASH: Mountain vs Hearn
Date: Apr 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Barnes bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tuytuhlz's head backwards.
Barnes throws a combination. Tuytuhlz tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The fighters circling - Barnes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Tuytuhlz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barnes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Reggie Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tuytuhlz throws a hook to the side of Barnes's head but Barnes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barnes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barnes misses with a head kick.
Tuytuhlz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes.
Barnes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tuytuhlz misses with a body shot
and Barnes counters with a body kick.
Barnes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tuytuhlz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Barnes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've been told by Tuytuhlz's head coaches at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barnes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes misses with a looping right.
Tuytuhlz 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.
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.#T1#
Barnes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barnes misses with a wild combination.
Barnes staying out of range there.
Barnes is looking for the big counter here.
Barnes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tuytuhlz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barnes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barnes lands an overhand right.
Barnes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tuytuhlz. Tuytuhlz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Good exchange - Tuytuhlz coming out on top.
Barnes scores with a body shot.
#CL#
Tuytuhlz has Barnes up against the cage in a clinch.
#T2#
Barnes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Barnes.
Tuytuhlz tries a body shot but Barnes blocks it.
#BC2#
Barnes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barnes flicks out a counter leg kick but Tuytuhlz steps away.
Tuytuhlz throws a body shot but no joy.
Barnes lands a leg kick that knocks Tuytuhlz off balance momentarily.
Barnes throws a combination that misses
and Tuytuhlz counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Barnes.
Barnes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barnes misses with a low kick.
Barnes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tuytuhlz. That did some damage!
Tuytuhlz doesn't manage to clinch there - Barnes circles away.
#T3#
Barnes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tuytuhlz misses with a looping left.
Tuytuhlz doesn't manage to clinch there - Barnes circles away.
Tuytuhlz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes.
Barnes throws a sloppy head kick and Tuytuhlz moves out of range easily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tuytuhlz crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Barnes - the referee stops the clock and Tuytuhlz gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Barnes. Tuytuhlz manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barnes swings away with a body shot that misses
and Barnes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tuytuhlz throws a looping overhand right but Barnes ducks down to avoid it.
Barnes throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tuytuhlz.
Tuytuhlz looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.
Tuytuhlz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Barnes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tuytuhlz.#T4#
Barnes lands with an uppercut that bounces Tuytuhlz off the cage and back into range.
Barnes throws a hook but Tuytuhlz blocks it.
Tuytuhlz scores with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Tuytuhlz rushes Barnes and presses him up against the cage.
Tuytuhlz scores with a hook to the body.
Barnes wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tuytuhlz keeps control of Barnes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tuytuhlz lands a hook that snaps the head of Barnes backwards.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tuytuhlz throws an elbow but misses.
Barnes blocks an elbow strike from Tuytuhlz.
Tuytuhlz leaning his opponent against the cage.
Tuytuhlz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Barnes's efforts to push away.
Tuytuhlz blocks a body shot from Barnes.
Barnes has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reggie Barnes dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Barnes moves away from the strike by Tuytuhlz.
Barnes lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Barnes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tuytuhlz throws out a loose jab but Barnes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barnes throws a counter combo.
Tuytuhlz scores with a jab to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Barnes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Barnes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tuytuhlz. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reggie Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tuytuhlz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barnes paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Barnes tries to keep at a distance but Tuytuhlz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Barnes is trying to break the clinch but Tuytuhlz has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Tuytuhlz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Tuytuhlz instigates a clinch.
The referee calls for Tuytuhlz to work.
Barnes scores with a hook to the body.
Tuytuhlz controlling the action here for a moment.
Tuytuhlz is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T1##BC2#
Barnes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tuytuhlz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barnes.
A lazy left from Barnes finds it's target.
Tuytuhlz throws a nice looking combination but Barnes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tuytuhlz fails to land with a series of punches.
Barnes is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tuytuhlz looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.
Barnes unleashes a big counter combination but Tuytuhlz bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Barnes lands a leg kick that knocks Tuytuhlz off balance momentarily.
Barnes misses with a double jab.
Barnes misses with a kick to the body.
Tuytuhlz takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Barnes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Barnes.
Tuytuhlz is looking to counter punch.
A punch combination from Barnes misses.
Barnes stalks Tuytuhlz and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tuytuhlz's face. Tuytuhlz staggers backwards, shaken.
Reggie Barnes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes keeps the fight on the outside.
Barnes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barnes drops his hands momentarily and Tuytuhlz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice defenses there by Barnes.
Barnes fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tuytuhlz checks it well.
Tuytuhlz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barnes circles away quickly and effectively.
Tuytuhlz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tuytuhlz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.
Barnes moves away from the strike by Tuytuhlz. #T3#
Tuytuhlz doesn't manage to clinch there - Barnes circles away.
Barnes connects with a single shot there.
Barnes lands with a thumping leg kick.
Barnes misses with a low kick.
Barnes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tuytuhlz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tuytuhlz avoids a kick to the body.
Barnes lands with a nice combination. Tuytuhlz backs away looking to recover.
Barnes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tuytuhlz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barnes circles away quickly and effectively.
The fighters circling - Barnes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tuytuhlz throws a jab but it's blocked by Barnes.
Barnes jabs at Tuytuhlz's body.
Tuytuhlz 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.#T4#
Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barnes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes looks to land a right hand but Tuytuhlz moved out of range.
Barnes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice cross by Tuytuhlz.#ROC#Barnes is rocked!
Tuytuhlz is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Barnes flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Barnes is out cold! Tuytuhlz holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lyke Tuytuhlz!
A victorious Lyke Tuytuhlz thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SMASH: Reedtz vs Hatfield
Date: Mar 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Barnes feints and then cracks Yan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yan down.
Yan lands a right hook to the body.
Barnes scores with a one two! Yan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Yan avoids a kick to the body.
Barnes lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
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.
That kick from Barnes tenderised Yan's leg. Yan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Yan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Barnes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barnes swinging wildly here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Barnes thumps Yan with a low kick.
Reggie Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes throws a head kick but Yan moves out of range.
Yan throwing a counter right hand but Barnes manages to avoid it.#T1#
Barnes throws a right hand that Yan ducks under and follows up with a left that Yan also avoids with ease.
Yan takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barnes! But no joy.
Barnes digs a good body shot into Yan's ribs.
Barnes is looking to slow Yan down with leg kicks.
Yan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Yan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barnes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barnes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Barnes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Barnes throws a wild body kick that Yan sees coming a mile off.
Barnes misses with a double jab.
A quick step to the side and Yan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnes throws a sloppy head kick and Yan moves out of range easily. #T2#
Barnes scores with a hook.
Yan walks into a jab.
We've been hearing reports that Yan has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
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 misses with a low kick.
Yan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Barnes digs a good body shot into Yan's ribs.
Jab, jab by Barnes - just one landing.
An inside leg kick lands from Barnes.
Barnes lands with a thumping leg kick.
Barnes throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Barnes throws a head kick but Yan moves out of range.
Yan takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Yan looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.#T3#
Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barnes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yan.
A lazy left from Barnes finds it's target.
Barnes's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Barnes duly obliges.
Barnes with a nice calf kick.
Barnes is looking to land body kicks.
Barnes lands with a cross.
Barnes misses with a wild body shot.
Barnes lands a jab-cross combination.
A head kick misses from Barnes.
An attempted straight right counter from Yan misses the target.
Barnes tries to work over Yan's front leg with a kick but Yan checks it.
Yan checks a low kick from Barnes.
Yan is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick lands for Barnes.
Barnes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Barnes misses with a jab to the body
and Barnes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barnes misses with a low kick.
Yan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barnes misses with a lunging right hand
and Yan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barnes is working the combinations to good effect here.
Barnes throws a leg kick that is checked
and Yan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Barnes misses with a hook.
Barnes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Yan avoids a kick to the body.
Barnes misses with a few strikes there.
Barnes misses with a head kick.
Yan is looking to counter punch.
Some wild striking there from Barnes.
Yan is looking to counter punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reggie Barnes dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Barnes is looking to slow Yan down with leg kicks.
Barnes is looking to score with low kicks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barnes.
Barnes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Barnes throws a nice looking combination but Yan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Reggie Barnes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barnes's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Barnes duly obliges.
Nice jab there from Yan. #ROC#Barnes is rocked!
Barnes tries to get into range but Yan steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Barnes! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Yan scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jinjing Yan!
After the fight, Jinjing Yan 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:
SMASH: Big Mouth vs Cuntmara 3
Date: Jan 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Barnes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ragnaar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barnes misses with a head kick.
Barnes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Ragnaar responds with a good body kick, but Barnes manages to step out the way in time.
Barnes throws a shot from downtown. Ragnaar moves away and avoids it.
Ragnaar misses with a wild body shot.
Barnes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
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 lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ragnaar circles away quickly and effectively.
Ragnaar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barnes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Ragnaar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Barnes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Barnes avoids a kick to the body.
Barnes wants to land a leg kick but Ragnaar is out of range.
Ragnaar takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Decent striking displayed by Barnes there.
Barnes scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ragnaar misses with a low kick.
A solid body kick from Ragnaar.
Ragnaar throws a leg kick which misses Barnes's front leg but catches the back leg as Barnes tries to avoid it. #T1#
Ragnaar scores with a leg kick.
Ragnaar lands a jab to Barnes's midsection.
Ragnaar connects with a right hand. Barnes shakes it off.
Barnes cracks Ragnaar with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ragnaar lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ragnaar misses with a low kick.
Barnes misses with a double jab.
Ragnaar throws the kick towards the body but Barnes avoids it.
Ragnaar throws out a leg kick but Barnes moves out of range and Ragnaar only half commits.
As Ragnaar backs away, Barnes returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Barnes scores with a body shot.
Barnes throws a right hand that Ragnaar ducks under and follows up with a left that Ragnaar also avoids with ease.
Ragnaar scores with a nice head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnes misses with a low kick.
Barnes jabs at Ragnaar's body.
Barnes misses with a straight right.
Barnes takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Barnes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2#
Barnes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ragnaar can pounce on him.
Nice cross by Ragnaar.
Ragnaar lands a head kick!
Ragnaar defending well as Barnes loads up on a big left hand.
Barnes slips a straight right by Ragnaar.
Ragnaar checks a low kick from Barnes.
Ragnaar throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes lands the left hand.
Ragnaar looks to land a right hand but Barnes moved out of range.
Barnes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ragnaar.
Barnes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And Ragnaar responds with a good body kick, but Barnes manages to step out the way in time.
Barnes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ragnaar's sensitive parts.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Barnes checks a leg kick.
Ragnaar closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ragnaar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.
Ragnaar avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T3#
Ragnaar lands with a cross.
Barnes scores with a jab.
Ragnaar 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 wild combination but nothing lands.
Barnes throws a lazy right hand but Ragnaar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barnes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barnes takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ragnaar looks to land a right hand but Barnes moved out of range.
Barnes checks a leg kick.
Ragnaar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barnes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barnes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barnes scores with a jab.
Barnes blocks the body kick.
Barnes lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Ragnaar.
Ragnaar has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T4#
Barnes lands with a hook. Ragnaar tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Barnes fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ragnaar checks it well.
Ragnaar misses with a low kick.
Nice shot lands for Ragnaar.
Ragnaar misses with a low kick as Barnes jumps back.
Barnes went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ragnaar stalks Barnes and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Barnes's face. Barnes staggers backwards, shaken.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ragnaar misses with a hook. Barnes ducked under it nicely.
Barnes just misses with a punch to the body.
Barnes misses with a body shot.
Ragnaar is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Barnes had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Ragnaar darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ragnaar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good work by Ragnaar as he checks the leg kick.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Ragnaar.
Barnes is looking to score with low kicks.
Barnes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barnes throws a good cross that connects.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nils Ragnaar will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A low kick from Ragnaar is predictable there
and Barnes counters with a two punch combo.
Barnes avoids the body shot from Ragnaar.
Nils Ragnaar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ragnaar swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barnes.
Barnes throws a combination. Ragnaar tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ragnaar scores with a push kick.
Ragnaar lands with an overhand left.
Barnes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ragnaar connects with an inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnes cracks Ragnaar with a right hand to the side of the head.
Barnes lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ragnaar takes a step back to recover.
Ragnaar missing with a left hand there. Barnes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ragnaar misses with a head kick.
Barnes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Barnes.
Barnes slips a jab from Ragnaar.
Barnes throws a hook to the side of Ragnaar's head but Ragnaar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ragnaar scores with a nice body kick.
#T1#
Barnes throws a series of punches but Ragnaar avoids them all with ease.
Ragnaar looks for the body kick but Barnes saw that one coming.
Ragnaar throws a wild body kick that Barnes sees coming a mile off.
Barnes tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barnes scores with a body shot.
Barnes takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Barnes tries to work over Ragnaar's front leg with a kick but Ragnaar checks it.
Ragnaar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ragnaar misses with a leg kick.
Ragnaar checks the leg kick.
Barnes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ragnaar is looking to chop away at Barnes's legs.
Ragnaar throws out a leg kick but Barnes moves out of range and Ragnaar only half commits.
Ragnaar misses with a wild combination.
Barnes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ragnaar cracks Barnes with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
Barnes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ragnaar.
Ragnaar throws the left hand but Barnes avoids the punch easily.
Barnes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ragnaar throws out the jab.
Barnes throws the kick towards the body but Ragnaar avoids it.
Ragnaar throws a jab when Barnes was well out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ragnaar throws a leg kick but Barnes sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Barnes swinging wildly here.
Ragnaar throws out a counter right but Barnes avoids it with no problem.
Ragnaar slips under a jab.
Barnes throws a head kick but Ragnaar moves out of range.
Barnes checks a leg kick.
Barnes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ragnaar missing with a left hand there. Barnes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barnes misses with a low kick as Ragnaar jumps back.
Barnes misses with a low kick.#T3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Ragnaar. That's going to slow Barnes down.
Ragnaar with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barnes tries to bum rush Ragnaar with a series of wild strikes but Ragnaar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ragnaar throws a hook but Barnes blocks it.
Barnes looks to land a body kick but Ragnaar moved away.
Barnes moves out of range of the body kick from Ragnaar.
Ragnaar misses with a leg kick.
As Ragnaar looks to move away, Barnes throws a big counter combo but Ragnaar just gets out of the way.
Ragnaar throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ragnaar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barnes.
Barnes lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ragnaar is looking to score with low kicks.
Ragnaar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ragnaar moves out of range of the leg kick from Barnes.
Decent striking displayed by Ragnaar there.
Barnes throws a right hand that Ragnaar ducks under and follows up with a left that Ragnaar also avoids with ease.
Ragnaar replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Barnes blocks it well.
Ragnaar misses with an uppercut.
Ragnaar looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T4#
Decent striking displayed by Ragnaar there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ragnaar throws a series of punches but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ragnaar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ragnaar moves away.
Barnes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Barnes slips under a jab from Ragnaar.
Barnes misses with a series of wild punches.
Ragnaar throws a low kick but Barnes avoids it.
As Ragnaar looks to move away, Barnes throws a big counter combo but Ragnaar just gets out of the way.
Barnes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ragnaar.
Barnes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ragnaar doesn't seem bothered though.
Ragnaar scoring well with a low kick there.
Ragnaar tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Barnes is able to avoid easily.
Barnes appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ragnaar swings for the body but Barnes moves out of range.
Ragnaar misses with a low kick as Barnes jumps back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nils Ragnaar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Barnes misses with a low kick as Ragnaar jumps back.
Barnes pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ragnaar back to the cage. Barnes follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ragnaar throws out a loose jab but Barnes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barnes misses with a wild combination.
Barnes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ragnaar throws a lazy uppercut
and Barnes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ragnaar lands with a straight right. Barnes didn't see that one coming.#ROC2#Barnes is rocked!
Barnes tries to get into range but Ragnaar steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Barnes! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Ragnaar scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nils Ragnaar!
Post fight, Nils Ragnaar took to the microphone: 'It Feels Good To Get Revenge, Give Me A Top 10 In Division Please '. |
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Event:
SMASH: Tosen vs Castellana
Date: Dec 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Barnes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Toryiama throws out the jab.
Barnes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Barnes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Toryiama.
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 telegraphed takedown attempt from Toryiama is defended easily by Barnes.
Barnes jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Barnes lands a nice looking body shot.
Barnes with the inside leg kick.
Barnes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Reggie Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toryiama drops his hands momentarily and Barnes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Toryiama dives in for a single leg takedown but Barnes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Toryiama misses with the combination.
Toryiama swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T1#
Toryiama misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Barnes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barnes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Toryiama tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Toryiama tries to close the distance and clinch but Barnes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Toryiama misses with a body punch
and Barnes counters with a two punch combo.
Barnes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Toryiama chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barnes can pounce on him.
Barnes scores with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Toryiama. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barnes throws a nice head kick!
Toryiama throws a right and a left that both miss.
Toryiama takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Barnes leaves Toryiama with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Reggie Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matsuhiro Toryiama.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toryiama misses with a jab, cross combination.
Toryiama looks to throw the jab but Barnes is out of range. #T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Barnes.
Barnes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Toryiama has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Toryiama dives in and grabs Barnes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Barnes pushes down on Toryiama's head and hops out.
Barnes feints and then cracks Toryiama's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Toryiama down.
Barnes lands with a slapping head kick.
Toryiama on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barnes. Barnes obviously looking to wear him down.
Toryiama takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Toryiama throws a nice looking combination but Barnes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Barnes was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Toryiama blocks a head kick by Barnes.
Barnes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A cross from Barnes lands.
The fighters circle momentarily. Barnes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Barnes keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T3#
Toryiama shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Barnes sprawls well. Barnes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Toryiama gets slowly back to his feet.
Barnes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Toryiama tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Barnes defends well and Toryiama ends up having to push Barnes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Barnes lands a body shot.
Barnes lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Barnes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Toryiama.
Barnes scoring well with a low kick there.
Barnes fails to land with a series of punches.
#T4#
Barnes with the inside leg kick.
Barnes throws a head kick that Toryiama semi-blocks.
Barnes digs a good body shot into Toryiama's ribs.
Barnes explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toryiama fails to land the takedown.
Barnes scores with a jab. Toryiama acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Reggie Barnes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Toryiama misses with a left hand
and Barnes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barnes scoring well with a low kick there.
Barnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Toryiama was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnes.
Toryiama checks a low kick from Barnes.
As Barnes backs off Toryiama throws a huge counter combo but Barnes manages to avoid it all.
Toryiama shoots for a takedown but Barnes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Barnes. That snapped Toryiama's head back.
Barnes lands with an overhand left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reggie 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 feints a jab promting Toryiama to slip. Barnes then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Toryiama slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Toryiama on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barnes. Barnes obviously looking to wear him down.
Toryiama shoots in but Barnes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Barnes connects with a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barnes.
#TD2#
Toryiama closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Toryiama content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Barnes trying to control from the bottom.
#T1#
Barnes wants to get back to his feet.
Barnes wants to improve his position but Toryiama is controlling well.
Toryiama looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Barnes wants to improve his position but Toryiama is controlling well.
Toryiama looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes tries to get to full guard but Toryiama has control of the leg. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Barnes pushes Toryiama off looking to stand but Toryiama dives back in and keeps control.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Toryiama dives in and grabs Barnes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Barnes pushes down on Toryiama's head and hops out.
Toryiama needs to keep his hands up - Barnes had a free shot at his head there.
A bone on bone clash there as Toryiama blocks the leg kick.
Toryiama's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Barnes!
Barnes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Toryiama's sensitive parts.
Barnes throws the kick towards the body but Toryiama avoids it.
Toryiama is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barnes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Reggie Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matsuhiro Toryiama.
Barnes's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Barnes duly obliges.
Toryiama misses with a hook.
Barnes darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Barnes pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Toryiama back to the cage. Barnes follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT#It looks like Matsuhiro Toryiama has been cut.#T3#
Barnes looks for the body kick but Toryiama saw that one coming.
Toryiama is looking for the big counter here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barnes. That's going to slow Toryiama down.
Barnes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barnes leaves Toryiama with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Toryiama connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Barnes lands with a nice combination. Toryiama backs away looking to recover.
Toryiama looks to land a right hand but Barnes moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Barnes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Toryiama throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barnes misses with a series of wild punches.
Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barnes throws a big counter combination but Toryiama scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T4#
Barnes tries to bum rush Toryiama with a series of wild strikes but Toryiama uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Toryiama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Toryiama.
Barnes lands a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes swinging wildly here.
Reggie Barnes is winning the standup battle so far.
Toryiama misses with a takedown
and Barnes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Barnes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Toryiama misses with a takedown attempt
and Barnes counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Toryiama is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Barnes throws a head kick but Toryiama moves out of range.
#TD2#
Toryiama looking to score a takedown here. Barnes is defending well but Toryiama drives through and ends up in Barnes's guard.
Barnes wants to sweep here but Toryiama controlling him for the moment.
Barnes is pulling down on Toryiama's head. It's preventing any offense from Toryiama, at least for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reggie Barnes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Matsuhiro Toryiama's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Barnes scores with a nice strike.
Barnes lands a lovely overhand right.
Barnes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Toryiama 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.
Toryiama blocks a head kick by Barnes.
Toryiama is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL2#
Barnes tries to keep at a distance but Toryiama has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Barnes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reggie Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toryiama shoots in looking for a takedown. Barnes tries to sprawl out of it but Toryiama 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.
Barnes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T1#
A nice leg kick from Barnes, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barnes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Toryiama can do to turn this around?
A nice leg kick from Barnes, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice sprawl there from Barnes as Toryiama shoots in.
Barnes lands a really nice looking cross but Toryiama seems unphased.
A jab from Toryiama misses.
Good leg kick by Barnes.
Barnes throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Barnes throws a nice head kick!
Barnes throws a leg kick which misses Toryiama's front leg but catches the back leg as Toryiama tries to avoid it.
Toryiama on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Barnes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Toryiama misses with a wild combination.
#T2#
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!
A slapping leg kick lands for Barnes.
Nice body kick from Barnes.
Barnes with a nice calf kick.
Barnes connects with a leg kick.
Barnes stuffs the takedown.
Reggie Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matsuhiro Toryiama.
Barnes lands with a shot to the body.
Barnes connects with a body shot.
Toryiama is looking to clinch but Barnes is avoiding it.
Toryiama shoots and misses
and Barnes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Toryiama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barnes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T3#
Toryiama tries to clinch up but Barnes circles away and keeps his distance.
Toryiama takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Toryiama takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Barnes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Barnes throws a shot to the body.
Toryiama walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Toryiama shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Barnes but Barnes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Toryiama 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.
Barnes looks to land a combination but Toryiama avoids it well.
Barnes throws a leg kick which misses Toryiama's front leg but catches the back leg as Toryiama tries to avoid it.
Toryiama 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.#T4#
Barnes pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Toryiama back to the cage. Barnes follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Barnes lands with a thumping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the body from Toryiama misses
and Barnes counters with a nice low kick that buckles Toryiama's knee momentarily.
A nice leg kick from Barnes, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick from Barnes, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barnes throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Toryiama shoots in looking for a takedown. Barnes tries to sprawl out of it but Toryiama 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.
Nice cross by Barnes.
Matsuhiro Toryiama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice body kick from Barnes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reggie Barnes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Barnes, 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:26
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:26
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reggie Barnes!
Reggie 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:
SMASH: Reedtz vs Roy
Date: Dec 04, 2022 |
#R1#
Lundgren will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Barnes appears to be looking for a big counter.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses.
Barnes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#TD2#
Lundgren shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lundgren prevents Barnes from standing back up.
Barnes has a hand on Lundgren's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Lundgren takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Lundgren can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Barnes is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lundgren fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#SUB2#
Lundgren is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Barnes has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Barnes! #T1#
Lundgren manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barnes manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Barnes can't keep his opponent in guard - Lundgren advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Barnes tries to roll over but Lundgren keeps him under control.
Lundgren trying to pass the guard but Barnes defending well.
Lundgren uses his free foot to push down on Barnes's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Barnes. #T2#
Lundgren punching from mount but Barnes doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Barnes takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Barnes defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Lundgren.
Barnes is trying to escape the mount.
Lundgren landing strikes from the mount.#SUB2#
Lundgren goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Barnes is on top in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lundgren trying to control the position.
Barnes is looking to stand up but Lundgren won't let him. #T3#
Barnes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Lundgren keeps moving.
Barnes is really struggling to control Lundgren but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Lundgren 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 postures up in Lundgren's guard and throws a big left but Lundgren blocks it.
Lundgren lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Lundgren pushes down on Barnes's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4##SUB2#
Lundgren 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 Lundgren.
Lundgren wants to free his trapped foot but Barnes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lundgren working the head and body with strikes.
Lundgren is taking a breather. Barnes says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Lundgren is working for a kimura but Barnes is defending it quite comfortably.
Barnes is concentrating on defense, preventing Lundgren from advancing position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mattias Lundgren dominated that round.
That's time! Barnes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Barnes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barnes wants it to stay on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lundgren.
Lundgren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barnes.
Barnes misses with a looping left.
Some wild striking there from Barnes.
Lundgren looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lundgren tries to close the distance and clinch but Barnes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lundgren looks for a takedown but Barnes sprawls well.
Reggie Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mattias Lundgren.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Barnes throws a body shot but no joy.
Barnes misses with a leg kick.
Reggie Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lundgren misses with a takedown attempt - Barnes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
Barnes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lundgren.
Barnes throws a low kick, looking for Lundgren's leg but Lundgren calmly moves out of range.
Lundgren shoots in looking for a takedown. Barnes tries to sprawl out of it but Lundgren 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.
Barnes throws a quick counter kick to the body but Lundgren avoids it.
Lundgren takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lundgren stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barnes.
Barnes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barnes wants it to stay on the feet.
Barnes stuffs the takedown.
Barnes appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Lundgren closes this distance looking for a takedown but Barnes circles away.
Barnes throws a right and a left that Lundgren avoids nicely.
Lundgren blocks a jab.
Barnes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lundgren has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Barnes finds it's way round the side to connect with Lundgren's head.
Barnes throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Lundgren counters with a nice double leg into side control. Barnes won't be happy with that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes tries to buck Lundgren off but Lundgren is having none of it.
Lundgren in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB2#
Lundgren thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T3#
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Lundgren tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Barnes is trying to get back to half guard.
Lundgren trying to control the action but Barnes is working from the bottom. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lundgren lands an elbow. #SUB2#
Lundgren tries for a kimura but Barnes is defending well.
Lundgren throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Barnes manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Lundgren looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Barnes with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lundgren lands strikes from half guard.
Barnes is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reggie Barnes dominated that second round.
That's time! Barnes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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 swinging wildly here.
Barnes throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Lundgren counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lundgren trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Lundgren trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Lundgren works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes won't allow Lundgren to pass to mount.
Barnes is looking to improve his position.
Lundgren moves nicely into side control. #T1##SUB2#
Lundgren is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Barnes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Barnes is trying to control Lundgren's posture but Lundgren avoids it.
Lundgren working the body and head with strikes.
Barnes prevents Lundgren from improving position.
Barnes wants to control but Lundgren postures up.
Barnes stops Lundgren from passing to mount. #T2#
Barnes tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Lundgren is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Barnes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Barnes struggling a bit here.
Barnes trying to control but Lundgren flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!#SUB2#
Barnes defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T3#
Barnes trying to control the action but Lundgren just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Lundgren is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Barnes defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Lundgren is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Lundgren not allowing Barnes to control his hands.
Barnes is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Lundgren controlling well, preventing Barnes from escaping the position.
Mattias Lundgren has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Lundgren is looking for the choke from the back position but Barnes is controlling his hands well.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Lundgren's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Barnes is really stuck here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Barnes is trying to get back to his feet but Lundgren has full control of the position and if anything, Barnes has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barnes is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Lundgren is looking for a choke. Barnes gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Barnes manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Barnes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lundgren has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barnes has managed to get both his arms back between Lundgren's legs - danger averted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mattias Lundgren comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lundgren 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mattias Lundgren!
Mattias Lundgren 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:
SMASH: Kowalkiewicz vs Borgia
Date: Nov 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Murray moves out of range of the leg kick from Barnes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barnes.
Barnes takes a swing at Murray's ribcage but misses.
Barnes throws a sloppy head kick and Murray moves out of range easily.
Murray avoids a kick to the body.
Barnes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
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 connects with an inside leg kick.
Barnes misses with a body shot
and Murray counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murray 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.
Murray throws a hook but Barnes avoids it easily.
Murray checks a leg kick.
Barnes slips a jab from Murray.
Barnes misses the jab.
Murray looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barnes throws a head kick but Murray moves out of range.
Murray looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barnes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters circling - Murray throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murray misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barnes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T1#
Murray throws out a loose jab but Barnes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barnes jabs at Murray's body.
Murray takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Murray throws out a leg kick but Barnes moves out of range and Murray only half commits.
Barnes checks a leg kick nicely.
Murray pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murray takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Barnes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murray manages to avoid it.
Barnes defending well as Murray loads up on a big left hand.
Murray scores with a sloppy right hand. Barnes should have avoided that one.
A combination from Murray does no damage.
As Murray looks to move away, Barnes throws a big counter combo but Murray just gets out of the way.
Murray moves out of range of the leg kick from Barnes.
Barnes tried to score with a low kick but Murray checks it.
Barnes throws a leg kick which misses Murray's front leg but catches the back leg as Murray tries to avoid it.
Murray slips a jab from Barnes.
Murray looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Murray throws a big shot that misses.
Murray has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Barnes finds it's way round the side to connect with Murray's head. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes tried to score with a low kick but Murray checks it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barnes.
Murray misses with a series of wild punches.
Murray checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Murray will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Murray attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Murray misses with a wild combination.
Barnes wants to slow Murray down by chopping away at his legs.
Murray looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barnes lands a leg kick that knocks Murray off balance momentarily.
Barnes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barnes throws out a leg kick but Murray moves out of range and Barnes only half commits.
Barnes scores with a head kick.
Murray thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murray tests Barnes's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Some wild striking there from Murray.
Barnes with the inside leg kick.
Murray misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Barnes.
Murray looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A leg kick checked by Murray.
Murray's jab looks to have found its range, popping Barnes under the eye.
Murray throws a predictable looking body shot
and Barnes counters with a thumping low kick.
Barnes checks a leg kick nicely.
Murray thows a leg kick but Barnes checks it
and Barnes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murray shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Barnes lands a leg kick that knocks Murray off balance momentarily.
Murray misses the jab.
Murray fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Barnes is out of range.
The fighters circling - Murray throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Barnes.#T4#
Barnes misses with a series of wild punches.
Murray raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murray lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Barnes scores with a nice body kick.
Murray throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Barnes.
Murray throws the left hand but Barnes avoids the punch easily.
Murray walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
No joy there for Barnes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A good leg kick by Barnes.
James Murray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes feints and then cracks Murray's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Murray down.
Murray checks the leg kick.
Murray misses with a hook. Barnes ducked under it nicely.
Murray misses with the combination.
As Murray looks to move away, Barnes throws a big counter combo but Murray just gets out of the way.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barnes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murray.
Barnes swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reggie Barnes dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Murray's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Murray duly obliges.
Barnes blocks a head kick by Murray.
Barnes jabs Murray to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Barnes moves out of range as Murray strikes.
Barnes wants to land a leg kick but Murray is out of range.
Murray's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Murray throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Murray is looking to chop away at Barnes's legs.
Barnes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murray.
Murray is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barnes.
Murray throws a looping overhand right but Barnes ducks down to avoid it.
Barnes is looking for a counter combo.
Barnes connects with a high kick.
A cross from Murray lands.
Murray moves out of range of the strikes.
Murray misses with the combination.
A quick step to the side and Barnes tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#T1#
Murray misses with a two punch combination.
Murray avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Barnes tried to score with a low kick but Murray checks it.
Barnes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Barnes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Barnes lands a nice looking body kick.
Murray takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses.
Murray uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barnes.
Barnes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Barnes throws a leg kick but Murray sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Barnes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Barnes. Those never looked like landing.
Barnes looks to land a right hand but Murray moved out of range.
Murray appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Barnes throws a series of punches but Murray moves out of range.
Murray throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murray moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Barnes avoids the body shot from Murray.
Barnes walks into a stiff left hand from Murray.
Murray connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barnes. Barnes circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnes throws a shot from downtown. Murray moves away and avoids it.
Barnes throws a leg kick that is checked
and Murray counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Murray lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Barnes has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Barnes and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That kick from Barnes tenderised Murray's leg. Murray is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barnes walks into a straight right hand from Murray.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Murray.
Barnes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murray wants to slow Barnes down by chopping away at his legs.
Barnes feinted with a counter takedown.
Murray defending well as Barnes loads up on a big left hand.
Murray cracks a nice hook into Barnes's ribs.
Barnes throws a shot from downtown. Murray moves away and avoids it.
Barnes lands a nice hook to Murray's body. Murray takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T3#
Murray bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murray throws a lazy right hand but Barnes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barnes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Murray connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Barnes scrambles back to his feet.
Barnes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A slapping body kick lands there for Barnes.
Barnes feints and then cracks Murray's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Murray down.
Barnes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Murray throws a hook to the side of Barnes's head but Barnes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murray misses with a wild body shot.
Murray throws out a loose jab but Barnes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barnes misses with a low kick.
Good work by Barnes as he checks the leg kick.
Barnes throws a series of punches but Murray avoids them all with ease.
Murray looks to land a right hand but Barnes moved out of range.
Barnes lands a high kick!
Barnes misses with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barnes.
#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A leg kick checked by Barnes.
Murray misses with a leg kick
and Barnes counters with a two punch combo.
Murray throws a nice looking combination but Barnes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barnes lands a nice shot that snaps Murray's head back.
An inside leg kick from Murray misses.
Murray scores with a jab to the jaw.
Reggie Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barnes does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A big right from Barnes misses.
Murray throws a lazy right hand but Barnes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murray scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Barnes scores with a jab to the head.
Murray misses with a looping left.
Barnes will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Barnes moves out of range of the leg kick from Murray.
Murray jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reggie Barnes is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barnes throws a low kick but Murray avoids it.
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 Reggie Barnes will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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#
Murray on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barnes. Barnes obviously looking to wear him down.
Barnes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Murray. Murray obviously looking to wear him down.
Murray tried to score with a low kick but Barnes checks it.
Murray throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A clash of legs there as Murray blocks the low kick.
Murray keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barnes tries a low kick but Murray avoids it.
Barnes misses with a wild body shot.
Barnes plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Barnes blocks a jab.
Barnes scores with a three punch combo!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes lands the left hand.
Barnes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murray.
Barnes feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Murray throws a head kick but Barnes moves out of range.
Murray throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barnes looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Barnes is looking to chop away at Murray's legs.
Barnes tries to work over Murray's front leg with a kick but Murray checks it. #T1#
Barnes lands with a right hand.
Murray connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barnes's hands.
Murray connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Barnes misses with a wild body shot.
Barnes is looking to slow Murray down with leg kicks.
Murray swings widly with a right hand
and Barnes counters with a nice body shot.
Barnes tries a head kick but it misses.
Barnes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Murray moves out of range as Barnes throws a body kick.
Barnes keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Murray throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Murray.
Murray keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barnes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murray.
A big left from Murray misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murray fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
Barnes throws a front kick aimed at Murray's knee but Murray avoids it well.
Murray looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Murray blocks the body kick.
Murray throws a series of punches but Barnes avoids them all with ease.
Murray misses with a straight left.
Barnes blocks a head kick by Murray.
Jab, jab by Murray - just one landing.
Barnes slips under a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Murray checks a leg kick.
Barnes with a hook.
Murray throws a jab when Barnes was well out of range.
Murray connects with a solid leg kick.
Barnes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barnes misses with a hook.
Barnes goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Barnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murray was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnes.
A little jabbing left from Murray on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
James Murray has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Barnes will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Murray fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Murray misses with a straight right.
Barnes half committed to a counter leg kick.
Barnes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Barnes throws a lazy right hand but Murray sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barnes avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Barnes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murray.
Murray throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barnes throws a head kick but Murray moves out of range.
Murray lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Murray moves out of range as Barnes strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barnes. That's going to slow Murray down.
Murray will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barnes scores with a punch to the head.#T4#
Murray tries to bum rush Barnes with a series of wild strikes but Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barnes tries to score with a low kick but Murray moves his leg out of the way.
Murray looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murray looks to land a left hand but Barnes moved out of range nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnes avoids the head kick by Murray.
Barnes misses with a low kick as Murray jumps back.
Barnes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murray.
A leg kick checked by Murray.
Murray looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barnes cracks Murray with an open hand slap.
Barnes scores with a head kick.
Murray thuds his right hand into Barnes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Murray misses with an uppercut. Barnes saw that one coming.
Murray loads up on a big right hand but Barnes slips the punch.
Murray throws a jab but it's blocked by Barnes.
Murray throws a hook to the side of Barnes's head but Barnes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Reggie Barnes.
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 Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reggie Barnes!
Reggie 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:
SMASH: Babinski vs Kohler
Date: Oct 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Henrique throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barnes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Henrique.
Left hook, right uppercut from Barnes.
Barnes misses with a head kick.
Barnes thuds his shin into the meat of Henrique's side.
Henrique lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Henrique misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Henrique's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Henrique duly obliges.
Henrique takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Henrique is able to avoid easily.
Barnes misses with a kick to the body.
Barnes throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A nice leg kick from Barnes, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barnes throws a body kick that misses.
Henrique throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barnes slips under a jab.
Barnes throws a sloppy head kick and Henrique moves out of range easily. #T1#
Henrique throws the left hand but Barnes avoids the punch easily.
Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Henrique throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barnes counters with an outside leg kick.
Barnes connects with a body shot that sends Henrique's belly button to the back.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Henrique.
Barnes counters with a body kick.
Barnes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Reggie Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes tries to land a leg kick but Henrique saw it coming and moves away.
Henrique throws a hook to the side of Barnes's head but Barnes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Barnes. Henrique shrugs it off though.
Barnes does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Barnes throws a head kick but Henrique moves out of range.
Henrique cracks Barnes with an open hand slap.
We've been told by Henrique's head coaches at ubergym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Barnes lands a nice hook to Henrique's body. Henrique takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Henrique crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Barnes - the referee stops the clock and Henrique gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Barnes. Henrique manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Good exchange - Barnes coming out on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henrique lands with a nice combination. Barnes backs away looking to recover.#T2#
Henrique keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barnes.
Barnes throws a nice head kick!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Barnes. Henrique shrugs it off though.
Barnes lands a lovely overhand right.
Henrique on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barnes. Barnes obviously looking to wear him down.
Barnes drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Barnes tries to bum rush Henrique with a series of wild strikes but Henrique uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Henrique moves out of range of the body kick from Barnes.
Barnes moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - Henrique throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barnes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Barnes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Henrique's hands.
A telegraphed right hand from Henrique misses the target.
Barnes moves out of range of the strikes.
Henrique scores with a hook.
Henrique scores with a shot to the body.
#T3#
Henrique moves out of range of the body kick from Barnes.
Barnes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A jab from Henrique misses.
A big right from Henrique misses.
Barnes blocks a jab.
Henrique misses with a right hand
and Barnes counters with a thumping low kick.
Henrique avoids the head kick by Barnes.
Henrique was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Barnes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Henrique stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Henrique.
Henrique throws a lazy right hand but Barnes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Henrique ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Henrique swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Henrique just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Henrique.
Barnes misses with a low kick.
#T4#
Henrique swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barnes misses with a body shot.
Barnes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Henrique rather than just go for the knockout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Henrique. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barnes throws a head kick but Henrique moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henrique misses the shot to the body.
Barnes misses with the combination.
Henrique blocks a head kick by Barnes.
Barnes thumps Henrique with a low kick.
Barnes moves out of range as Henrique strikes.
Henrique throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Henrique wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Henrique misses with a double jab.
Barnes slips under a jab from Henrique.
Barnes is looking to chop away at Henrique's legs.
Sloppy strikes from Barnes. Those never looked like landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reggie Barnes dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Barnes.
Barnes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barnes.
Barnes just misses with a punch to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barnes.
Henrique lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Barnes goes down and covers up as Henrique starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruno Henrique!
Our winner, Bruno Henrique, 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:
SMASH: Lomax vs Choke 3
Date: Oct 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Barnes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A head kick misses from Barnes.
A head kick by Barnes misses
enabling Jay to counter with a crisp jab.
Barnes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jay jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barnes connects with a looping right hand.
Jay looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Barnes tries to land a leg kick but Jay saw it coming and moves away.
Jay flicks out a counter leg kick but Barnes steps away.
Barnes throws a right hand that Jay ducks under and follows up with a left that Jay also avoids with ease.
Barnes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Barnes lands a leg kick that knocks Jay off balance momentarily.
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.
Jay attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Barnes misses with a leg kick.
Jay misses with a wild body shot.
Jay throws out a leg kick but Barnes moves out of range and Jay only half commits.
Jay paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes scoring well with a low kick there.
#T1#
Barnes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Barnes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jay circles away quickly and effectively.
Barnes throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Barnes throws a body punch but Jay moves out of range.
Barnes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Barnes takes one to the chin there.
Barnes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Barnes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Barnes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jay dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jay connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Jay on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jay slips under a jab.
Jay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barnes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reggie Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Barnes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#ROC2#Barnes is rocked!
Jay lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Barnes up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Jay from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Barnes's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Donny Jay! |
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Event:
SMASH: Floyd vs Babinski
Date: Sep 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Hackl pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barnes thumps Hackl with a low kick.
Barnes connects with a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Barnes checks a leg kick.
Hackl throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hackl moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hackl misses with a right hand
and Barnes counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hackl throws a push kick but Barnes slaps the foot to one side.
Hackl looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Barnes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hackl throws a leg kick that is checked
and Barnes counters with a stiff right hand.
Hackl looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.
Barnes works Hackl's body with a nice hook.
Hackl throws a combination that misses
and Barnes counters with a low kick, right behind Hackl 's knee.
Barnes slips a straight right by Hackl.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barnes.
Barnes lands a front kick.
A jab from Hackl misses.
Barnes is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hackl with a body shot.#T1#
Hackl scores with a jab to the jaw.
A solid body kick from Barnes.
We've been told by Hackl's head coaches at Bronk´s GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Barnes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hackl misses with a looping right.
Hackl throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A shot to the liver by Barnes. Beautiful body shot.
Hackl rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barnes counters with a nice uppercut.
Hackl misses with a left hand
and Barnes counters with an inside leg kick.
Hackl chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barnes can pounce on him.
Barnes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A big left from Hackl misses.
Despite the aggression on Barnes's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hackl tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hackl takes a head kick and keeps coming.
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 ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barnes misses with the combination.
#T2#
Barnes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hackl.
Barnes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Barnes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hackl catches Barnes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hackl motions for Barnes to come forward. Hackl throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barnes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barnes misses with a combination
and Hackl counters with a nice uppercut.
Hackl is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Barnes lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hackl waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barnes.
Barnes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hackl circles away quickly and effectively.
Hackl misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes.
Hackl takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hackl on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hackl blocks a head kick by Barnes.
#T3#
Barnes lands a jab to Hackl's midsection.
Hackl misses with a looping left.
Hackl tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barnes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hackl.
Barnes slips under a jab.
Barnes steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Hackl throws a low kick but Barnes avoids it.
Barnes appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Hackl.
Hackl chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barnes can pounce on him.
Hackl throws the kick towards the body but Barnes avoids it.
Hackl is looking to score with low kicks.
Hackl takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hackl misses with a wild body shot.
A leg kick checked by Barnes.
Barnes scoring well with a low kick there.
Hackl getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T4#
A head kick from Barnes lands but Hackl takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes throws a nice outside leg kick.
A low kick from Hackl is predictable there
and Barnes makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Hackl really felt that one!
Sloppy strikes from Barnes. Those never looked like landing.
Hackl looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Barnes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hackl jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barnes with a nice calf kick.
Barnes throws a right and a left that Hackl avoids nicely.
Hackl misses the jab.
Hackl misses with a hook to the body
and Barnes counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hackl's knee momentarily.
Barnes scores with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barnes.
Barnes lands a high kick!
A good leg kick by Hackl.
Barnes moves out of range of the body kick from Hackl.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reggie Barnes dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hackl throws a low kick, looking for Barnes's leg but Barnes calmly moves out of range.
Barnes lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A head kick misses from Hackl.
Barnes slips under a jab.
Barnes lands a slapping body shot.
Hackl takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Barnes lands a two punch combo.
Barnes lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hackl backs up against the cage.
Hackl misses with a leg kick
and Barnes counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hackl's knee momentarily.
A left and a right from Barnes both land. Nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes checks a low kick from Hackl.
Barnes lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Barnes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A combination from Hackl does no damage.
Barnes throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hackl takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Hackl throws a right and a left that Barnes avoids nicely.
Hackl misses with a left hand
and Barnes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Barnes. Those never looked like landing.
Hackl throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barnes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Barnes there as he acknowledges the shot.
Barnes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barnes scores with a nice body kick.
Barnes moves away from the strike by Hackl.
Nice cross by Barnes.
Barnes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Barnes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hackl throws a push kick but Barnes slaps the foot to one side.
Hackl cracks Barnes with a good jab.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hackl scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hackl misses with the combination.
Hackl looks to land a left hand but Barnes moved out of range nicely.
Barnes has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Reggie Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hackl pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hackl scoring well with a low kick there.
Hackl misses the body punch
and Hackl takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hackl throws a hook to the side of Barnes's head but Barnes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barnes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hackl looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Barnes lands a body shot.
Hackl throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Barnes lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Barnes thuds his shin into the meat of Hackl's side.
Hackl takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Barnes lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#T3#
Hackl has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barnes.
Hackl throws a looping overhand right but Barnes ducks down to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Hackl.
Nice body kick there by Barnes.
Barnes connects with a body shot.
Barnes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barnes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Barnes jabs Hackl to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hackl dips to his left and cracks Barnes with an uppercut!
A jab from Hackl misses.
Barnes lands a high kick!
Nice defenses there by Barnes.
Barnes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That kick from Barnes tenderised Hackl's leg. Hackl is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hackl misses with a shot to the body
and Barnes counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnes blocks a jab.#T4#
Hackl throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barnes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hackl misses with a looping left.
Hackl on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Barnes scores with a head kick. Hackl tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Barnes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hackl looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hackl.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses
letting Hackl counter with a right hand.
Barnes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hackl punishes Barnes's body with a nice straight punch.
Hackl looks to throw the jab but Barnes is out of range.
Hackl takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barnes slips a jab from Hackl.
Hackl misses with a wild body shot.
Hackl with the inside leg kick.
A jab from Hackl misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reggie Barnes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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 ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hackl moves away.
A bone on bone clash there as Barnes blocks the leg kick.
Hackl stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barnes.
Hackl throws a sloppy head kick and Barnes moves out of range easily.
Barnes avoids a kick to the body.
Barnes shapes to counter with a head kick.
Barnes with a nice cross.
Hackl throws a hook but Barnes avoids it easily.
Hackl looks to land a combination but Barnes avoids it well.
Hackl throws out a loose jab but Barnes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barnes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hackl looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Barnes scores with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackl misses with a straight right.
Barnes thinks about the counter body kick.
Barnes avoids the body shot from Hackl.
Barnes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barnes lands a leg kick that knocks Hackl off balance momentarily.
Barnes lands a nice shot to the body.
Reggie Barnes seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Hackl misses the jab.
Barnes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hackl at a distance.
Barnes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barnes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hackl.
Hackl swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab from Barnes.
Barnes throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Hackl to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice jab there from Barnes.
Hackl thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barnes slips a jab from Hackl.
Hackl misses with a straight left.
Barnes is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Barnes lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hackl will feel that in the morning.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barnes lands a head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hackl connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Barnes scrambles back to his feet.
Andre Hackl has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Barnes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
An inside leg kick lands from Barnes.
Hackl slips a jab and a cross from Barnes.
Hackl swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barnes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hackl.
Barnes doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hackl swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hackl tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Hackl.
Barnes cracks Hackl with a good jab.
Hackl looks to land a body kick but Barnes moved away.
Barnes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barnes staying out of range there.
Barnes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Barnes works over Hackl's head and body with a nice combination.
Barnes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hackl rather than just go for the knockout.
Hackl takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T3#
Hackl is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barnes.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Barnes. Hackl shrugs it off though.
Hackl will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Barnes lands with a kick to the ribs.
Barnes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barnes thumps Hackl with a low kick.
Barnes moves out of range of the strikes.
Barnes throws a counter combo.
Barnes lands with an uppercut that bounces Hackl off the cage and back into range.
Hackl walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Barnes lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Barnes.
Barnes fakes the leg kick and cracks Hackl in the body.
Hackl throws a lazy head kick
and Barnes counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hackl throws out the jab.
A leg kick checked by Barnes.
Hackl throws a looping overhand right but Barnes ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Barnes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hackl throws an off balance right hand
and Barnes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Hackl misses.
Hackl misses with a lunging right hand
and Barnes counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Hackl misses with a head kick.
Barnes connects with an inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barnes.
Barnes lands with a kick to the temple. Hackl shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hackl swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barnes is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Barnes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Barnes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barnes throws a head kick that half lands.
Barnes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hackl's sensitive parts.
Hackl scores with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reggie Barnes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Barnes has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reggie Barnes!
A very excited looking Reggie Barnes rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
Nfld live 7
Date: Aug 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Barnes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hank.
Hank tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Barnes swivels and escapes.
Barnes throws a body punch but Hank moves out of range.
Hank 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 Hill Billy Hank. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hank drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Barnes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hank. Hank circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hank changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barnes tries to avoid it but Hank manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barnes to the ground. Barnes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hank looks to clinch
and Barnes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hank tries to score a power double leg takedown but Barnes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hank somewhat.
Hank shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barnes.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Barnes!
Barnes has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Barnes fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hank checks it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hank is looking to clinch. #CL#
Hank clinches up with Barnes and pushes him back against the cage.
Barnes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T1##TD#
Hank turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hank manages to end up in side control.
Barnes can't do much from the bottom here.
Barnes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hank wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Barnes is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hank is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Barnes is squirming around, avoiding Hank's attempts to control the action.
Hank lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Hank wants to control the pace but Barnes is squirming around nicely.
Hank controlling his opponent. #T2#
Barnes sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hank wants to free his trapped foot but Barnes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hank not doing much here.
Hank throwing shots but Barnes is blocking nicely.
Barnes on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Barnes is looking to get back to full guard here but Hank has managed to pass to side control instead.
Hank working away.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
You can see the frustration on Barnes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Barnes is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Barnes tries to get to full guard but Hank has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Barnes works his way to full guard. Good work.
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hank is one step ahead there.
Hank throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barnes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barnes working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Hank has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Barnes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barnes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hank is out of range and Barnes settles back down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reggie Barnes dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Barnes throws a head kick but Hank moves out of range.
Hank shoots for a takedown but Barnes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hank shoots in for a takedown but Barnes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hank fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hill Billy Hank. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hank on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hank stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barnes.#TD#
Hank drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Barnes tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Hank presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Hank in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Barnes regains half guard.#T1#
Hank wants to take a breather but Barnes is having none of it.
Barnes is pressing down on Hank's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hank trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes wants to stand up but Hank is controlling him. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hank with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hank trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Barnes manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Hank wants to stand but Barnes is controlling the position.
Barnes is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hank working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barnes.
Barnes throws a big right hand that misses. #ES#
Hank uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Reggie Barnes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barnes misses with a low kick.
Hank shoots in looking for a takedown. Barnes tries to sprawl out of it but Hank 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. #T3#
Barnes goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hank tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barnes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barnes lunges at Hank with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hank's hand.
Barnes cracks a nice hook into Hank's ribs.
Barnes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hank looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barnes is fending him off so far but Hank persists. Nope, Barnes circles away and we're back to standing.
Hank moves in looking to clinch but Barnes pushes him off.
Barnes now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hank shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Barnes sprawls well. Barnes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hank gets slowly back to his feet.
Reggie Barnes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barnes throws a low kick but Hank avoids it.
Barnes tries to bum rush Hank with a series of wild strikes but Hank uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4#
Barnes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hank. That did some damage!
Nice sprawl there from Barnes as Hank shoots in.
Hank wants to clinch up but Barnes keeps it at a distance.
Hank shoots in for a takedown but Barnes shows good takedown defense.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hank crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Barnes - the referee stops the clock and Hank gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Barnes. Hank manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes takes a swing at Hank's ribcage but misses.
Barnes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Barnes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barnes misses with the combination.
Hank checks a leg kick.
Barnes fails to land with a series of punches.
Barnes is looking to slow Hank down with leg kicks.
Hank shoots and misses
and Barnes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses.
Hank stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barnes.
Barnes misses with a low kick as Hank jumps back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reggie 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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Barnes.
Hank 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 appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Barnes tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
Hank gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Barnes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hank dives in and grabs Barnes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Barnes pushes down on Hank's head and hops out.
Barnes thumps Hank with a low kick.
Barnes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hank is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barnes connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hank tries to clinch but Barnes is having none of it.
Barnes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Barnes goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T1#
Hank 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.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hank or perhaps it was just good defense by Barnes, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hill Billy Hank. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnes lands with an overhand left.
Barnes misses with a few strikes there.
Hank shoots for a takedown but Barnes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hank 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 Hank off to one side.
Hank wants to clinch.
Hank is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barnes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hank tries to close the distance and clinch but Barnes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hank darts in looking for a takedown but Barnes gets double underhooks and turns Hank into the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Barnes - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T2#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC2#
Barnes breaks from the clinch.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses.
Barnes connects with a solid leg kick.
Hank is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hank tries to close the distance and clinch but Barnes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hank 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.
Hank takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hank looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barnes is fending him off so far but Hank persists. Nope, Barnes circles away and we're back to standing.
Barnes paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Barnes swats away the attempt to clinch by Hank.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barnes swats away the attempt to clinch by Hank.
Hank tries to clinch up but Barnes circles away and keeps his distance.#T3#
Hank fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hank wants to clinch but Barnes slips to the side
and Barnes counters with a thumping low kick.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses.
Barnes swinging wildly here.
Hank fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barnes avoids it really well and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barnes! But no joy.
Hank moves forwards but Barnes connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Barnes lands a leg kick that knocks Hank off balance momentarily.
Barnes lands a head kick!
Hank shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Barnes counters with a thumping low kick. #T4#
Barnes swings for the body but Hank moves out of range.
Hank is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Barnes.
Barnes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hank tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barnes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barnes misses with a body shot.
Hank tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hank takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hank is defended easily by Barnes.
Hank darts in looking for a takedown but Barnes gets double underhooks and turns Hank into the cage. #BC2#
Barnes breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hank shoots for a takedown but Barnes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barnes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barnes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Barnes slaps away a takedown attempt from Hank, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hill Billy Hank has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice combination there by Barnes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reggie Barnes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Barnes 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 John Roberts scores the fight 26:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reggie Barnes!
Reggie 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.
Hill Billy Hank was interviewed post fight and said 'Beats going hungry '. |
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Event:
Nfld live 5
Date: Jul 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Kholin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Barnes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kholin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Barnes is out of range.
Kholin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Barnes throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kholin throws a head kick that misses.
Barnes throws a combination. Kholin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Barnes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Barnes keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kholin throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kholin.
A low kick from Barnes misses
and Kholin counters with a nice leg kick.
Kholin misses with a body kick.
Kholin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barnes.
Kholin throws a solid leg kick but Barnes takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kholin.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barnes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Barnes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kholin momentarily.
#T1#
Kholin avoids a kick to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Barnes checks a leg kick.
Kholin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kholin.
Barnes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Barnes fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kholin is out of range.
Kholin wants to slow Barnes down by chopping away at his legs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barnes.
Barnes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barnes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Barnes connects with a looping right hand.
Barnes moves out of range of the leg kick from Kholin.
A little jabbing left from Barnes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kholin checks a leg kick.
Kholin looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Barnes throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kholin checks a leg kick.
As Barnes backs away, Kholin returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kholin thumps Barnes with a low kick.
Kholin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kholin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Barnes.
Kholin 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.
Barnes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Barnes. Kholin shrugs it off though.
Kholin looks to land a right hand but Barnes moved out of range.
Kholin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A punch combination from Barnes misses.
Barnes's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Barnes duly obliges.
Barnes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kholin fires out a quick counter leg kick but Barnes just manages to avoid it.
Kholin throws a low kick, looking for Barnes's leg but Barnes calmly moves out of range.
Barnes with a jab.#T3#
Kholin is looking to slow Barnes down with leg kicks.
Barnes has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Barnes scores with a nice strike.
Barnes throws a hook but Kholin blocks it.
Barnes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kholin.
Barnes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Barnes connects with a crisp jab.
Kholin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barnes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Barnes checks the leg kick.
Barnes throws a low kick but Kholin avoids it.
Barnes checks a leg kick.
Kholin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Barnes.
Kholin moves out of range of the leg kick from Barnes.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barnes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kholin on the side of the head. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kholin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Barnes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barnes lands a jab to the nose.
Barnes misses with a head kick.
Barnes walks into a stiff left hand from Kholin.
Kholin is looking to score with low kicks.
Kholin thows a leg kick but Barnes checks it
and Barnes counters with a slapping leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Barnes.
Barnes cracks Kholin with an open hand slap.
Kholin cracks Barnes with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Barnes tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Kholin pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Barnes is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dalinar Kholin!
Dalinar Kholin gave a mention to Urban Fighter in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
Nfld live 2
Date: Jun 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Barnes throws a shot to the body.
Barnes throws a sloppy head kick and William moves out of range easily.
Barnes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
William throws a looping overhand right but Barnes ducks down to avoid it.
Barnes throws a head kick but William moves out of range.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but William moves away.
William swings away with a body shot that misses
and Barnes counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nice defenses there by Barnes.
William 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.
Barnes lands a nice looking body kick.
William drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice shot lands for William.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
William misses with a straight left.
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.
An inside leg kick lands from Barnes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barnes.
William ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnes moves away.
Barnes staying out of range there.
A head kick from Barnes lands but William takes it in his stride.
Barnes fakes a jab and throws a low kick but William checks it well.
William appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
William doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
William looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.
William ducks under a wild hook from Barnes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from William! But no joy.
Barnes staying out of range there.
William needs to keep his hands up - Barnes had a free shot at his head there.
William swings widly with a right hand
letting Barnes counter with a right hand.
William feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barness jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
William has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barnes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Barnes.
Barnes scores with a one two! William had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A jab from William misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
William gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Barnes counters with a nice uppercut.
William throws out a loose jab but Barnes uses good head movement to avoid it.
William misses with a head kick.
William sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Barnes lands a nice leg kick that just misses William's sensitive parts.
William scores with the left hand. Barnes knows he should have avoided that one. #T2#
William throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barnes throws a nice outside leg kick.
William misses with a head kick.
Barnes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barnes walks into a straight right hand from William.
Barnes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
William scores with a kick to the midsection.
William's jab looks to have found its range, popping Barnes under the eye.
William takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
William is looking to clinch.
William tests Barnes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barnes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but William was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnes.
Barnes throws a head kick but William moves out of range.
Barnes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
William misses with a straight left.
Barnes tried to counter with a leg kick but William avoided it.#T3#
Barnes looks to land a body kick but William moved away.
Barnes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling William to score with a decent uppercut.
William ducks under a wild hook from Barnes.
A head kick misses from Barnes.
Barnes misses with a looping left.
William steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
William throws an overhand right that lands on Barnes's shoulder, as Barnes tries to avoid the shot.
William misses with a hook.
William moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
William's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Barnes throws a series of strikes that have William backpedaling.
William misses with a body kick.
Barnes tried to score with a low kick but William checks it.
William swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barnes.
William lands with an uppercut that bounces Barnes off the cage and back into range.
William is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Barnes had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Barnes moves out of range as William strikes.
William finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
William checks a low kick from Barnes.#T4#
Barnes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barnes throws a right and a left that William avoids nicely.
It seemed like William was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
William pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barnes half committed to a counter leg kick.
Barnes throws an overhand right that lands on William's shoulder, as William tries to avoid the shot.
A lazy body kick from William
and Barnes counters with a stiff right hand.
William takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Barnes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from William finds it's way round the side to connect with Barnes's head.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Barnes - that will leave a mark!
Barnes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
An inside leg kick lands from Barnes.
William swings for the body but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A jab from Barnes does it's job there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barnes throws a right and a left that William avoids nicely.
A solid body kick from Barnes.
William tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from William.
Barnes on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reggie Barnes dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Barnes lands a two punch combo.
Barnes blocks a jab.
Barnes moves forwards but William connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but William 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.
Barnes slips under a jab from William.
William takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses.
Barnes lands a glancing blow to the side of William's head.
Barnes goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
William tests Barnes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barnes throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
William moves away from the strike by Barnes.
William swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Barnes counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice shot lands for William.
Reggie Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
William takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Barnes misses with a low kick.
William wants to counter the offense by Barnes and move into the clinch position.
Barnes misses with a leg kick.
Barnes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that William can do to turn this around?
Barnes swinging wildly here.
#T1#
Barnes goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jab from William.
William throws the kick towards the body but Barnes avoids it.
William misses with a body shot.
Barnes blocks a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as William checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
William throws a hook but Barnes blocks it.
Barnes staying out of range there.
William throws a head kick but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes misses with a low kick as William jumps back.
Barnes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and William has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Barnes throws a leg kick but William moved away.
William throws a head kick that misses.
William throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
William throws a leg kick that misses.
Barnes looks to score with a jab to the body but William is just out of range.
Barnes sets himself, and William steps forward looking for the clinch! Barnes avoids it this time.
Barnes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A swing and a miss from William.
Barnes throws a leg kick that misses.
Barnes lands a head kick. William smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
William waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barnes.
Barnes went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Barnes scoring well with a low kick there.
Barnes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
William's jab looks to have found its range, popping Barnes under the eye.
William misses with a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Barnes misses the target.
William connects with a body shot that sends Barnes's belly button to the back.
Reggie Barnes is winning the standup battle so far.
William misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barnes jabs William to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3#
William tries to clinch up.
William misses with a hook.
William showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barnes.
William throws an off balance right hand
and Barnes counters with a nice uppercut.
William throws a head kick that Barnes semi-blocks.
Barnes throws a lazy uppercut
and William counters with a lovely shot to the body.
William chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barnes can pounce on him.
William throws a head kick that misses.
William takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
William throws a right hand that misses
and Barnes counters with a stiff right hand.
William misses with a looping left.
Barnes swinging wildly here.
William throws a wild body kick that Barnes sees coming a mile off.#T4#
Barnes throws a body shot but no joy.
William takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
William misses with a right hand
and Barnes makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A shot to the liver by Barnes. Beautiful body shot.
Barnes throws a sloppy head kick and William moves out of range easily.
Barnes scoring well with a low kick there.
William scores with a body shot.
William misses with a body kick.
William throws a lazy right hand but Barnes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
William misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Barnes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Barnes tries to land a front kick but William steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
William avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
William throws a right hand that misses
and Barnes counters with a three punch combo that has William backing up. William nods at Barnes to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barnes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from William.
William's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Barnes connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! William scrambles back to his feet.
Barnes steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from William. That one must have hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reggie Barnes dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Barnes lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Barnes.
Barnes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by William.
William moves into range and connects with a jab.
Barnes misses with a body kick.
William tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
William misses with a looping left.
William throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barnes counters with an outside leg kick.
A big right from William misses.
William gets cracked there but stands up to it.
William throws out a loose jab but Barnes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barnes seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Barnes.
Barnes wants to slow William down by chopping away at his legs.
William tries to land a body kick
and Barnes counters with an inside leg kick.
Barnes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from William.
William connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice inside leg kick there by Barnes. That's going to slow William down. #T1#
Barnes lands a nice hook to William's body. William takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
William avoids the body shot from Barnes.
Barnes dodges the punch combination from William.
A low kick lands for Barnes.
William missing with a left hand there. Barnes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barnes misses with an attempted mid kick.
William swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
William throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and William takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
William needs to keep his hands up - Barnes had a free shot at his head there.
William loads up on a big right hand but Barnes slips the punch.
Barnes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
William throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Barnes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barnes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping William at a distance.
Barnes misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd cheers as William lands an impressive looking overhand right. Barnes doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
A big left from Barnes misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
William connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Barnes throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Barnes tries a head kick but it misses.
William misses with a body shot.
Barnes lands a jab-cross combination.
Barnes misses with a telegraphed body shot
and William cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barnes.
Barnes throws a sloppy head kick and William moves out of range easily.
William throws out a loose jab but Barnes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by William there.
William tries to clinch but Barnes moves out of range.
William throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnes throws a body punch but William moves out of range.
Barnes misses with a head kick.
#T3#
William misses with a right hand
and Barnes counters with a nice low kick that buckles William's knee momentarily.
William bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Barnes's head backwards.
William tries a head kick but it misses.
A leg kick checked by William.
William throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barnes tries a head kick but it misses.
Barnes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but William moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barnes misses with a low kick as William jumps back.
William looks like he wants to counter punch here.
William tries to bum rush Barnes with a series of wild strikes but Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barnes half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Barnes thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from William misses its intended target.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from William.
William throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
William throws a sloppy head kick and Barnes moves out of range easily.
Barnes throws a leg kick but William checks it. #T4#
Barnes slips a jab from William.
Barnes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but William moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Barnes.
William has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barnes.
Barnes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Chill William has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
William lunges at Barnes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barnes's hand.
A telegraphed right hand from William misses the target.
Barnes misses the jab.
Barnes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from William.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from William.
William throws a combination. Barnes tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
William avoids a kick to the body.
Barnes digs a good body shot into William's ribs.
William throws a hook to the side of Barnes's head but Barnes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barnes is looking for a counter combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reggie Barnes showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reggie Barnes!
In his post fight interview, Reggie Barnes started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Nfld 18
Date: Jun 04, 2022 |
#R1#
Dixon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barnes.
Barnes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dixon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnes moves away.
Barnes throws the kick towards the body but Dixon avoids it.
Barnes misses with a wild body shot.
Dixon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Barnes. Those never looked like landing.
Dixon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Barnes scores with a leg kick.
No joy there for Dixon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dixon tries to clinch up but Barnes circles away and keeps his distance.
Barnes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dixon throws a nice looking combination but Barnes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barnes is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dixon.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dixon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barnes looks to score with a jab to the body but Dixon is just out of range.
Dixon swings widly with a right hand
and Barnes counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dixon's knee momentarily.
Dixon looks to land a combination. Barnes sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T1#
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dixon moves away.
Dixon appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Barnes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Barnes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dixon.
A swing and a miss from Dixon.
Barnes misses with a body kick.
Dixon misses with a wild combination.
Barnes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dixon throws a hook but Barnes blocks it.
Dixon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barnes moves out of range as Dixon strikes.
Barnes moves out of range of the strikes.
Dixon is looking to clinch.
Barnes connects with a body shot that sends Dixon's belly button to the back.#T2#
Barnes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barnes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dixon.
Dixon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Barnes connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dixon scrambles back to his feet.
Barnes tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barnes throws a leg kick
and Dixon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dixon throws out a loose jab but Barnes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dixon lands a body shot.
Barnes fails to land with a series of punches.
Dixon tries to clinch but Barnes is having none of it.
Barnes drops his hands momentarily and Dixon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Barnes connects with a solid leg kick.
Barnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dixon.
Dixon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A leg kick checked by Dixon.
Barnes lands a jab.#T3#
Dixon connects with a nice looking jab.
Barnes scores with a three punch combo!
Dixon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barnes's hands.#ROC#Barnes is rocked!
Barnes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barnes is looking for the big counter here.
Barnes is still on wobbly legs! Can Dixon finish him?
Dixon is stalking Barnes. Barnes circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Dixon, and it's lights out! Barnes really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ali Dixon!
Our winner, Ali Dixon, 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:
SMASH: Johnson vs McDonald 2
Date: Apr 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Barnes with a hook.
Abel throws a looping overhand right but Barnes ducks down to avoid it.
Barnes doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Barnes throws a combination that misses
and Abel counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Abel.
Barnes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Abel half committed to a counter leg kick.
Abel connects with a single shot there.
An inside leg kick lands from Abel.
Barnes punishes Abel's body with a nice straight punch.
Aristides Abel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abel lands a right hook to the body.
Barnes closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Abel clobbers Barnes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abel scores with a head kick.
Abel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Barnes backs away, Abel returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A head kick misses from Abel.
Barnes misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T1#
Abel throws a sloppy head kick and Barnes moves out of range easily.
Barnes was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Abel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barnes is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Abel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL#
Abel closes the distance and pushes Barnes back into the cage.
Abel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Abel has a couple of punches blocked by Barnes.
Abel gets through Barnes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barnes.
Abel misses with the head strike.
Barnes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Abel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Abel misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Abel fails to land.
Abel tries to throw a body punch but Barnes avoids it by throwing Abel back against the cage. #BC2#
Barnes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Abel keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Barnes misses with a wild body shot.
Abel throws a looping overhand right but Barnes ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Abel wants to clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barnes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes looks to score with a jab to the body but Abel is just out of range.
Abel is looking for a counter combo.
Barnes lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Barnes misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Abel counters with a low kick, right behind Barnes 's knee.
Barnes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Barnes throws a chopping leg kick but Abel manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Barnes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Abel rather than just go for the knockout.
Abel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barnes. That did some damage!
Barnes checks a low kick from Abel.#T3#
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Barnes avoids the head kick by Abel.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses
and Abel counters with a nice body shot.
Barnes throws a head kick but Abel moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Barnes checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Barnes throws out a counter right but Abel avoids it with no problem.
Barnes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abel.
Abel appears to be looking for a big counter.
A swing and a miss from Abel.
Barnes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Abel.
Barnes follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Abel lands a really nice looking cross but Barnes seems unphased.
Abel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Abel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Abel lands the left hand.
Barnes circles away from the clinch attempt
and Barnes counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Barnes throws a chopping leg kick but Abel manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
No joy there for Abel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A low kick from Abel is predictable there
and Barnes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left lands for Abel.
Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abel attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Barnes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Abel avoids the head kick by Barnes.
Abel is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Barnes.
Barnes connects with the punch.
Abel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aristides Abel dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Barnes moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Barnes checks a low kick from Abel.
Abel smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Abel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barnes can do to turn this around?
Barnes throws a chopping leg kick but Abel manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Reggie Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Abel uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Abel throws a leg kick that misses.
Abel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barnes has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A swing and a miss from Abel.
Abel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abel throws a hook but Barnes avoids it easily.
As Abel backs off Barnes throws a huge counter combo but Abel manages to avoid it all.
Barnes scores with a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Abel.
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
Abel thinks about countering with a body kick.#T1#
Barnes connects with a body shot that sends Abel's belly button to the back.
Barnes is looking to slow Abel down with leg kicks.
Barnes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Barnes throws a leg kick which misses Abel's front leg but catches the back leg as Abel tries to avoid it.
Abel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Barnes has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Abel.
Barnes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Abel connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Barnes scrambles back to his feet.#ROC#Barnes is rocked!
Abel fakes the body blow, causing Barnes to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Barnes goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aristides Abel!
Aristides Abel bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
NRC Fight Night 7
Date: Mar 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Beam wants to clinch up but Barnes keeps it at a distance.
Beam tries to clinch up
and Barnes counters with a nice leg kick.
Barnes circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Barnes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Beam wants to clinch.
Beam tries to clinch up.
Beam tries to clinch there but Barnes circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beam is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Beam tries to clinch but Barnes is having none of it.
Jab from Barnes.#T1#
Barnes thumps Beam with a low kick.
Barnes lands a jab.
Barnes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barnes misses with a wild combination.
Barnes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barnes lands with a right hand.
Beam throws a poor cross that misses
and Barnes counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Beam is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Barnes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Beam's sensitive parts.
A cross from Beam lands.
Beam has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Beam tries to clinch but Barnes is having none of it.
Beam tries to clinch up but Barnes circles away and keeps his distance.
Barnes swats away the attempt to clinch by Beam.#T2#
Barnes thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Beam if he has to take too many more of those.
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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Beam checks the leg kick nicely there.
Beam is looking to clinch.
James Beam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Beam closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Beam fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Beam scores with a nice short uppercut.
Beam has a couple of punches blocked by Barnes.
Beam lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barnes backwards. #BC#
Barnes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Beam 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 lands a jab to Beam's midsection.
Barnes circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T3##CL2#
Beam instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barnes. #BC2#
Beam's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Beam avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barnes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL2#
Beam closes the distance and pushes Barnes back into the cage.
Barnes digs a right hand underneath Beam's ribcage. Beam let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Beam tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Beam breaks the clinch.
Barnes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Barnes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barnes moves out of range as Beam strikes.
Barnes lands with a cross. #T4#
Barnes wants to slow Beam down by chopping away at his legs.
Barnes throws a chopping leg kick but Beam manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Barnes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Beam stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Barnes lands the left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left lands for Barnes.
Barnes throws a leg kick that is checked
and Beam counters with a nice uppercut.
Barnes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beam throws out the jab.
Barnes misses the jab.#CL2#
Beam rushes Barnes and presses him up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beam.
Beam scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Beam doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barnes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Beam tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barnes's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reggie Barnes dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Beam tries to clinch up.
Barnes is looking to counter punch.
Reggie Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barnes throws a chopping leg kick but Beam manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Beam tries to clinch but Barnes moves out of range.
Beam needs to keep his hands up - Barnes had a free shot at his head there.
Barnes connects with a right hand. Beam shakes it off.
Beam moves in looking to clinch but Barnes pushes him off.#CL2#
Beam closes the distance and pushes Barnes back into the cage.
Barnes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beam's elbow.
Beam has a couple of punches blocked by Barnes.
#BC#
Barnes breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beam is looking to clinch but Barnes is avoiding it.
Barnes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barnes misses with the combination.
Beam wants to clinch.#T1##CL2#
Beam takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Barnes breaks from the clinch.
Beam takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice defenses there by Beam.
Beam tries to clinch up.
Barnes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Beam's hands.
Barnes swats away the attempt to clinch by Beam.
Barnes looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Reggie Barnes is winning the standup battle so far.
Beam is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barnes appears to be looking for a big counter.#T2#
Beam fails in his attempt to clinch.
Beam tries to clinch but Barnes is having none of it.
Beam wants to clinch
letting Barnes counter with a right hand.
Beam has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barnes.
Beam takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Barnes misses with a head kick.
Beam moves in looking to clinch but Barnes pushes him off.
Beam wants to clinch up but Barnes keeps it at a distance.
Beam tries to clinch up.
Barnes swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Barnes connects with the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Beam moves in looking to clinch but Barnes pushes him off.
Beam fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barnes throws a head kick but Beam moves out of range.
Beam tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barnes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Beam takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barnes.
Beam tries to clinch but Barnes is having none of it.
Barnes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Beam moves into the clinch.#BC#
Barnes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Beam tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Beam tries to clinch but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Beam can do to turn this around?
Beam tries to clinch up
and Barnes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T4#
Barnes throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Beam closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Barnes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barnes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barnes is looking to chop away at Beam's legs.
Beam moves in looking to clinch but Barnes pushes him off.
Beam looks to clinch
enabling Barnes to counter with a crisp jab.
Beam tries to clinch up.
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!
The fight stays on the outside here - Beam looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Beam tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Beam.
Beam tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barnes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reggie Barnes dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Beam throws a looping overhand right but Barnes ducks down to avoid it.
Barnes went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Barnes looks to land a combination. Beam sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barnes. That's going to slow Beam down.
Barnes keeps the fight on the outside.
Barnes throws a body shot but no joy.
Beam wants to clinch up but Barnes keeps it at a distance.
Beam's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Beam tries to clinch up but Barnes circles away and keeps his distance.
Beam fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barnes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barnes went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beam connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Barnes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beam throws out the jab.
Beam tries to clinch but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes is looking for a counter combo.
Barnes throws a series of strikes that have Beam backpedaling.
#T1##CL2#
Beam clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beam. #BC#
Barnes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barnes scores with a head kick.
Barnes lets loose with a powerful body kick. Beam will feel that in the morning.
Beam tries to clinch but Barnes is having none of it.
Beam tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sloppy strikes from Barnes. Those never looked like landing.
Beam wants to clinch.
Barnes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
James Beam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Barnes circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Beam closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Barnes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barnes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Beam tries to clinch up.
Beam takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses.
Beam fails with an attempt to clinch.
Beam tries to clinch but Barnes moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beam fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barnes looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#CL2#
Beam has managed to clinch.
Beam swings wildly with an uppercut but Barnes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barnes blocking some punches.
James Beam seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T3#
Barnes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Barnes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Beam.
Barnes effectively controlling the action here.#BC#
Barnes breaks from the clinch.
Barnes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Beam.
Beam checks a leg kick.
Barnes throws a leg kick which misses Beam's front leg but catches the back leg as Beam tries to avoid it.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beam moves away.
Beam moves to clinch but Barnes breaks away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Donk. Barnes catches Beam right on the button with a cross.
Barnes misses with a straight right.
Barnes misses with a head kick.
#T4#
Beam thuds his right hand into Barnes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Beam tries to clinch but Barnes moves out of range.
Beam scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Barnes tries a head kick but it misses.
Barnes swats away the attempt to clinch by Beam.
Barnes scores with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beam tries to close the distance and clinch but Barnes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A jab from Beam does it's job there.
Beam tries to clinch but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reggie Barnes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Barnes, 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reggie Barnes!
Reggie Barnes 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:
NRC Fight Night 5
Date: Feb 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Hank shoots for a double leg takedown but Barnes sprawls well. He's pushed Hank's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Barnes connects with a leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Barnes as Hank shoots in.
Hank shoots in for a takedown but Barnes shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hill Billy Hank. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnes tests Hank's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Hank moves into the clinch successfully.
Hank lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hank has Barnes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Barnes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hank looking to slow down the pace here.
Hank doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Barnes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hank tries to clinch up but Barnes circles away and keeps his distance.
Hank tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Barnes counters with a two punch combo.
Hill Billy Hank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hank shoots and misses
and Barnes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hank stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1##TD#
Hank shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Barnes has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hank off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Hank will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Barnes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hank tries to clinch there but Barnes circles away.
Barnes appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#TD#
Hank closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Barnes quickly recovers to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hank tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Barnes.
Barnes is pressing down on Hank's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hank prevents Barnes from getting back to his feet.
Hank throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Barnes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barnes might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hank haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hank is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hank fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hank has a takedown stuffed.
Barnes displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Barnes fakes the leg kick and cracks Hank in the body.
Barnes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hank.
As Hank backs off Barnes throws a huge counter combo but Hank manages to avoid it all.#T3#
Hank tries to clinch but Barnes moves away
and Barnes counters with a straight right hand.
Barnes scores with the left hand. Hank knows he should have avoided that one.
Hank takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barnes shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Barnes scores with a jab to the head.
#TD#
Hank scores with a takedown into Barnes's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Barnes manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
Barnes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hank looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hank moves away.#T4#
Hank shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Barnes sprawls well. Barnes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hank gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck for Hank with that takedown attempt.
Barnes throws a fast counter high kick but Hank manages to duck under it in time.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barnes.
Barnes lunges at Hank with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hank's hand.
Hank shoots in for a takedown but Barnes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hank backing away here, and Barnes unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Barnes throws a front kick that sends Hank stumbling back into the cage.
Hank misses with a takedown attempt - Barnes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Barnes tried to score with a low kick but Hank checks it.
Barnes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reggie Barnes dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hank wants to clinch but Barnes slips to the side
and Barnes counters with a leg kick.
Barnes with a nice calf kick.
Hank fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Barnes!
#CL#
Hank gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Barnes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hank with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hank takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barnes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barnes scores with a kick to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hank shoots in for a takedown but Barnes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barnes! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hill Billy Hank. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hank tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hank looks for a takedown but Barnes sprawls well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hank. #T1#
Barnes scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hank is looking to clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barnes.
Barnes does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hank shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Barnes but Barnes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Barnes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hank is defended easily by Barnes.#T2#
Barnes tries to score with a low kick but Hank moves his leg out of the way.
Hank wants to clinch.#TD#
Hank closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
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!
Hank controlling the position.
Barnes can't do much from the bottom here.
Hank tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T3#
Hank lands a nice forearm strike.
Barnes manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hank misses with a head shot. Barnes uses the momentum to regain guard.
Barnes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##ES#
Hank wriggles free and stands up. #T4#
Hank tries to clinch but Barnes moves away
and Barnes counters with a three punch combo that has Hank backing up. Hank nods at Barnes to acknowledge the strikes.
Barnes is looking to score with low kicks.
Hank doesn't manage to clinch there - Barnes circles away.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hank wants a takedown.
#BC2#
Barnes manages to break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hank checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Hank counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hank.
Hank holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Barnes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hank is defending well for now.#BC2#
Barnes manages to break the clinch.
Hank closes the distance but Barnes moves to the side
and Barnes counters with a low kick, right behind Hank 's knee.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reggie Barnes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hank with a poor takedown
and Barnes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barnes has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Barnes stuns Hank with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Barnes throws a head kick but Hank moves out of range.
Hank is looking to counter the offense by Barnes and move into the clinch.
Hank tries for a takedown but Barnes circles away easily
and Barnes counters with an outside leg kick.
Barnes throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hank gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Barnes counters with a good, hard body kick but Hank shrugs it off.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hill Billy Hank. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hank shoots in looking for a takedown. Barnes tries to sprawl out of it but Hank 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.
Barnes throws a body kick that misses.
Barnes throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hank's head.#T1##CL#
Hank moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Barnes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barnes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Barnes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hank closes the distance but Barnes moves to the side
and Barnes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barnes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barnes wants it to stay on the feet.
Hank tries to clinch up but Barnes circles away and keeps his distance.
Hank 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.
Hank shoots for a takedown but Barnes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hank fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hank shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Barnes counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hank closes the distance but Barnes moves to the side
and Barnes counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2##CL#
Hank moves into range and clinches up with Barnes.
Barnes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hank misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Barnes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reggie Barnes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hank shoots in for a takedown but Barnes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as Hank blocks the leg kick.
Hank is looking to counter the offense by Barnes and move into the clinch.
Hank fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Barnes unleashes a big counter combination but Hank bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hank moves in looking to clinch but Barnes pushes him off.
Barnes scores with a body shot.
Hank fails with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Hank misses with a takedown
and Barnes counters with a series of strikes. Hank will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hank has his takedown stuffed
and Barnes counters with a slapping leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Barnes, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hank tries for a takedown but Barnes circles away easily
and Barnes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barnes lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hank backs up against the cage.
Hank dodges the punch combination from Barnes.
Hank looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T4#
Barnes feints and then cracks Hank's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hank down.
Hank wants to clinch but Barnes slips to the side
and Barnes counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hank's knee momentarily.
Barnes displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hank fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barnes avoids it really well and circles away.
Barnes tries a low kick but Hank avoids it.
A low kick lands for Barnes.
Hank tries to clinch up but Barnes circles away and keeps his distance.
Barnes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barnes wants it to stay on the feet.
Hank doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Barnes counters with a series of strikes. Hank will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reggie Barnes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Barnes 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 26:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reggie Barnes!
Reggie 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.
Hill Billy Hank spoke after the fight, saying 'Beats going hungry '. |
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Event:
Iron Wolf - Crowd Card
Date: Oct 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Barnes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Barnes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reeves.
Barnes is looking to score with low kicks.
Reeves shoots in for a takedown but Barnes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Barnes with the inside leg kick. #TD2#
Reeves drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Reeves advances to mount. #SUB2#
Reeves moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Barnes has worked his arm free - good work by Barnes!
#SUB2#
Reeves in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Barnes is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Keanu Reeves! |
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Event:
KoF:IW - Nakagawa x Satake
Date: Oct 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Maharajah tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Maharajah looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters circle momentarily. Maharajah darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Maharajah tries to clinch but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maharajah tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barnes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Maharajah loads up on a big right hand but Barnes slips the punch.
Maharajah works the jab nicely.
Barnes misses with a two punch combination.
Maharajah misses with a hook to the body
and Barnes counters with an inside leg kick.
Barnes throws a right and a left that both miss.
A telegraphed right hand from Maharajah misses the target.
Maharajah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Maharajah.
Maharajah fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barnes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Maharajah. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Maharajah closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Maharajah can't find room to land a body shot as Barnes controls the action.
Maharajah jumps guard but Barnes stands there with Maharajah around his waist. Maharajah gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Barnes blocks an uppercut.
Barnes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Barnes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barnes throws a low kick, looking for Maharajah's leg but Maharajah calmly moves out of range.
Maharajah doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL2#
Maharajah instigates a clinch.
Maharajah misses with a hook from the clinch.
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.#BC#
Barnes manages to break the clinch.
Maharajah displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barnes throws out the jab.
Barnes misses with a double jab
and Maharajah counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maharajah misses with a hook.
Maharajah jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Barnes was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Maharajah misses the target. #T2#
Barnes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maharajah takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses.
Maharajah jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Barnes is looking to land body kicks.
Maharajah lands with a straight right. Barnes didn't see that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes throws an overhand right that lands on Maharajah's shoulder, as Maharajah tries to avoid the shot. #TD2#
Maharajah looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Maharajah lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maharajah thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Maharajah with the ground and pound but Barnes uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Maharajah stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maharajah is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Maharajah looking to sit in guard and control but Barnes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Barnes stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Maharajah throws up his legs and catches Barnes in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Barnes tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Maharajah! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Osiris Maharajah! |
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Event:
KoF:IW - Garbowa X Cocoran
Date: Oct 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Maharajah misses with a right hand
and Barnes counters with a straight right hand.
Barnes throws a leg kick which misses Maharajah's front leg but catches the back leg as Maharajah tries to avoid it.
Barnes does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Maharajah shoots for a double leg takedown but Barnes sprawls well. He's pushed Maharajah's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Barnes just misses with a punch to the body.
Maharajah buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice leg kick from Barnes, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab from Maharajah.
Maharajah stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barnes.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maharajah lands a glancing blow to the side of Barnes's head.
Barnes walks into a left hand.
Maharajah jabs Barnes right on the nose. Barnes blinks but takes it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Maharajah. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maharajah slips a jab and a cross from Barnes.
A little jabbing left from Maharajah on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Barnes throws a chopping leg kick but Maharajah manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Barnes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Osiris Maharajah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maharajah catches Barnes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Barnes scores with a body shot.
Barnes throws a right and a left that Maharajah avoids nicely.
Barnes goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Maharajah slips under a jab from Barnes.
Nice uppercut lands for Maharajah. That snapped Barnes's head back.
A decent looking cross lands there for Maharajah.
Reggie Barnes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maharajah with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Barnes to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes tries to move into range but Maharajah moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Barnes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Maharajah avoids a kick to the body.
Maharajah has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T2##TD2#
Maharajah bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Maharajah looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Barnes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Barnes tries to bench press Maharajah off him but Maharajah keeps the position. #SUB2#
Maharajah is trying to get an arm triangle but Barnes is defending well.
Maharajah trying to control the position but Barnes is working away.
Barnes tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Barnes manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Maharajah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnes keeps working. #SUB2#
Maharajah is looking for a kimura but Barnes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Maharajah to get the leverage.
Barnes trying to control from the bottom.
Barnes works his way to full guard. Good work.
Maharajah looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Barnes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Maharajah manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T4##SUB2#
Maharajah had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barnes defends it easily.#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Maharajah is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barnes is aware though and is defending well.
Maharajah utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Barnes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Maharajah looking to control.
Barnes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Barnes stands and throws Maharajah's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Barnes misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Reggie Barnes will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Maharajah ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A lazy left from Maharajah finds it's target.
Barnes scores with a sloppy right hand. Maharajah should have avoided that one.
Barnes walks into a left hand.
Barnes tries to work over Maharajah's front leg with a kick but Maharajah checks it.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses
and Maharajah counters with a nice body shot.
Barnes lands a nice looking body kick.
Barnes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barnes throws a series of punches but Maharajah avoids them all with ease. #TD2#
Maharajah closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Barnes did well to prevent Maharajah getting side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Maharajah is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Barnes defends it well.
Well, if Maharajah 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#
Maharajah wants to pass to mount but Barnes is defending the position. #SUB2#
Maharajah is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barnes is just riding it out for now. Maharajah eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Maharajah is working for a kimura but Barnes is defending it quite comfortably.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Barnes is trying to get back to full guard.
Osiris Maharajah has got the better of the ground game so far.
The fighters are battling for position here. Barnes manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Maharajah drops back looking for a leg! Barnes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Barnes manages to kick Maharajah off! Maharajah jumps back into Barnes's guard.
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Maharajah 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. #SUB2#
Maharajah is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Barnes is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Barnes has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Maharajah looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barnes is one step ahead there.
Maharajah not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Maharajah is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Maharajah looking for a guillotine here but Barnes defends easily.
Barnes working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Maharajah's head.
Barnes trying to control but Maharajah is working from the bottom.
Maharajah wants to sweep here but Barnes controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Maharajah looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SU#
Barnes stands up and waves to Maharajah to follow him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Osiris Maharajah will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
The fighters circling - Barnes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Maharajah does it's job there.
Maharajah jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barnes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Maharajah is out of range and Barnes settles back down.
Maharajah throws a right hand that misses
and Barnes counters with a slapping leg kick.
Barnes blocks a jab.
Barnes looks to land a combination but Maharajah avoids it well.
Maharajah shoots in looking for a takedown but Barnes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Maharajah's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Maharajah closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Maharajah is looking to take a break and control but Barnes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barnes is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Barnes is working hard here to advance position.
Maharajah is looking to take a break and control but Barnes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barnes is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Maharajah just content to control the position. #SUB2#
Maharajah swings around for an armbar but Barnes sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Maharajah's guard.#T2#
Barnes content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Barnes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Barnes is looking to stand up but Maharajah won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maharajah trying to keep a closed guard but Barnes is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Barnes wants to stand but Maharajah has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Maharajah has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barnes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Maharajah keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes tries to stand but Maharajah is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Barnes throws a series of punches but Maharajah avoids them all with ease.
Crunch! Maharajah slams his shin into Barnes's torso.
Maharajah shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barnes as he avoids it easily.
It looked like Barnes was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Maharajah throws a jab but it's blocked by Barnes.
Barnes lands with a good body shot.
Maharajah throws a push kick but Barnes slaps the foot to one side.
Maharajah throws a leg kick
and Barnes counters with a nice low kick that buckles Maharajah's knee momentarily.
Barnes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Maharajah.
Barnes slips a straight right by Maharajah.
Maharajah avoids the body shot from Barnes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barnes misses with a jab to the body
and Maharajah counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maharajah moves away.
Maharajah just misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Reggie Barnes.
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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reggie Barnes!
A less than humble Reggie Barnes misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
KoF:IW- Zaintashara X Q.Cranio
Date: Sep 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Barnes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Satake. Satake circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Barnes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barnes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Satake.
Barnes is looking for the big counter here.
Barnes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Satake throws a body shot but no joy.
Satake misses the jab.
Satake misses with a looping right.
Barnes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Barnes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Satake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barnes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Barnes slips under a jab.
Satake sets himself, and Barnes steps forward looking for the clinch! Satake avoids it this time.
Satake lands a glancing blow to the side of Barnes's head.#T1#
Barnes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Satake.
Barnes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Barnes wants to land a leg kick but Satake is out of range.
Satake throws a big shot that misses.
Barnes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #ROC#Barnes is rocked!
Satake connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Barnes out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Masa Satake! |
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Event:
KoF:IW - Okafor x Garbowa
Date: Jul 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nokkau chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barnes can pounce on him.
Barnes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barnes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Barnes misses with a body kick.
Nokkau misses with a few strikes there.
A nice combination there by Nokkau.
Barnes misses with a double jab.
A jab from Nokkau misses.
Nokkau misses with a two punch combination.
Nokkau throws a combination that misses
and Barnes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes throws a head kick that misses.
Barnes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nokkau.
Barnes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nokkau stalks Barnes and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Barnes's face. Barnes staggers backwards, shaken.#T1#
Barnes slips a jab and a cross from Nokkau.
Nokkau throws a jab when Barnes was well out of range.
We've been told by Nokkau's head coaches at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nokkau misses with a shot to the body
and Barnes counters with a nice leg kick.
Barnes lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2#It looks like Rammaru Nokkau has been cut.
Nokkau looks to land a left hand but Barnes moved out of range nicely.
Good shot there by Barnes.
Rammaru Nokkau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nokkau connects with the punch.
Barnes lands a jab to the head.
Nokkau misses with a few strikes there.
Barnes with a jab.
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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes jabs at Nokkau's body.
Nokkau takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Reggie Barnes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nokkau throws a lazy uppercut
and Barnes counters with a right hand to the body.
Nokkau blocks the body kick.
Nokkau looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.
Nokkau is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barnes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T2#
Barnes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nokkau takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Barnes slips a jab and a cross from Nokkau.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Barnes.#ROC2#Nokkau is rocked!
Barnes fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Nokkau to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Nokkau looks to clinch but Barnes throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Nokkau taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Reggie Barnes!
Reggie 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:
KoF:IW - Okongwu x Manivong
Date: Jun 20, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Barnes drives through and clinches with Nokkau against the cage.
Nokkau misses with an elbow strike.
Barnes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nokkau lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Barnes blocks a body shot from Nokkau.
Nokkau is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barnes is defending well for now.
Barnes lands a body shot.
Nokkau blocks a body shot from Barnes.
Nokkau lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nokkau working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nokkau tries to score a body lock takedown but Barnes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nokkau scores with a shot to the side of Barnes's head. #TD#
Nokkau gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nokkau trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nokkau throws a big elbow that misses.
Barnes wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Nokkau in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Nokkau keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Barnes's head.
Nokkau is looking to work some ground and pound but Barnes has wrist control.
Barnes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nokkau stops Barnes from standing up.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Nokkau from controlling successfully.
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#
Barnes is looking to take a break and control but Nokkau is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barnes thows a huge punch but Nokkau dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Nokkau looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nokkau tries to get to full guard but Barnes has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Barnes tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Nokkau.
Barnes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Barnes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nokkau is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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!
Nokkau 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 throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Barnes is looking to take a break and control but Nokkau is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nokkau punching from the bottom.
Nokkau has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barnes is working away from the top position though.
Barnes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Barnes wants to get back to his feet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Nokkau is looking for a sweep. Barnes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barnes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nokkau regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nokkau throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#SUB#
Nokkau is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Barnes with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Barnes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nokkau can't keep his opponent in guard - Barnes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nokkau preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T4#
It looks like Barnes is going to stand back up.
Barnes is looking to take a break and control but Nokkau is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nokkau is doing well to control the position and prevent Barnes from advancing to side control.
Nokkau has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barnes is working away from the top position though.
Nokkau makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nokkau.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nokkau is pulling down on Barnes's head. It's preventing any offense from Barnes, at least for the moment.
Nokkau keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rammaru Nokkau dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Barnes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rammaru Nokkau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nokkau blocks a head kick by Barnes.
Barnes throws a head kick but Nokkau moves out of range.
Nokkau misses with the combination.
Nokkau with a nice cross.
Nokkau throws a looping overhand right but Barnes ducks down to avoid it.
Nokkau fails with a takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Barnes misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barnes.
Rammaru Nokkau is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nokkau misses with an uppercut.
Barnes misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nokkau wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nokkau lands a jab to Barnes's midsection.
Nokkau is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barnes can do to turn this around?
Barnes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Reggie Barnes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Nokkau misses with a low kick.
Nokkau works the jab nicely.
Nokkau scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nokkau lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nokkau throws a series of punches but Barnes avoids them all with ease.
Barnes takes a swing at Nokkau's ribcage but misses.
Nokkau throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barnes thumps Nokkau with a low kick.
Good work by Barnes as he checks the leg kick.
Nokkau connects with a leg kick.
Nokkau swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Barnes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nokkau manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nokkau tries to counter with a takedown but Barnes is quick to defend against it.
Barnes with a nice cross.
Nokkau 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 slips a jab and a cross from Nokkau.
Nokkau lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barnes circles away quickly and effectively.
Barnes with a nice calf kick.#T2#
Nokkau fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A combination from Barnes does no damage.
Nokkau misses with a left hand
letting Barnes counter with a right hand.
Barnes keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nokkau misses with a wild combination.
Barnes throws a big counter head kick but Nokkau avoids it with no problem.
Barnes slips a jab and a cross from Nokkau.
Nokkau walks forward, straight into a front kick from Barnes.#CL2#
Barnes rushes Nokkau and presses him up against the cage.
Barnes prevents Nokkau from breaking the clinch.
Barnes tries a body shot but Nokkau blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Nokkau.
Nokkau tries to break the clinch but Barnes is controlling the position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Barnes is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nokkau misses with a body punch.
A short left from Barnes.
Barnes lands a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Nokkau scores with a shoulder strike.
Barnes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Barnes.
Come on Barnes - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Barnes can't find room to land a body shot as Nokkau controls the action.
Barnes misses with a body punch.
Barnes unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Barnes's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#TD#
Barnes is fighting off a takedown attempt but Nokkau is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Barnes to the mat. Barnes regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Rammaru Nokkau overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barnes trying to control the position here.
Barnes wants to sweep here but Nokkau controlling him for the moment.
Nokkau content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4#
Nokkau trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nokkau throwing strikes from guard but Barnes blocks nicely.
Nokkau working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Barnes has momentary wrist control but Nokkau slips an elbow through the middle.#ROC#Barnes is rocked!
Nokkau gets to his feet and stands over Barnes, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Barnes felt that one! Nokkau unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Barnes from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rammaru Nokkau!
Rammaru Nokkau decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CMMA 59 Michaels vs Barnes
Date: Dec 19, 2020 |
#R1#
Barnes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barnes throws a head kick but Winchester moves out of range.
Barnes throws a head kick but Winchester moves out of range.
Barnes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barnes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Winchester.
Winchester ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Barnes cracks a nice hook into Winchester's ribs.
Barnes wants to land a leg kick but Winchester is out of range.
Winchester throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Winchester.
Winchester throws a lazy right hand but Barnes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barnes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Winchester throws a one two combo.
Winchester throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Winchester takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Winchester on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Winchester throws a jab when Barnes was well out of range.
Winchester misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Barnes has Winchester up against the cage in a clinch.
Winchester is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T1##BC#
Winchester breaks from the clinch.
Barnes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Barnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Winchester.
Winchester scores with a hook to the body. Barnes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Winchester misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes.
Barnes tries to counter with a clinch but Winchester shakes him off and moves away.
Winchester connects with a crisp jab. #ROC#Barnes is rocked!
Winchester lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Barnes out cold! Barnes is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dean Winchester!
Dean Winchester 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:
RRFC 61:Gunn vs Ford
Date: Oct 31, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Barnes.
Wellington throws a front kick that sends Barnes stumbling back into the cage.
Wellington avoids the head kick by Barnes.
Sloppy strikes from Barnes. Those never looked like landing.
Wellington is trying to counter with his kicks.
Wellington has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Barnes is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Wellington connects with a leg kick.
Barnes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barnes tries a low kick but Wellington avoids it.
Barnes throws a head kick but Wellington moves out of range.
Wellington misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Barnes misses the target.
Wellington checks the leg kick.
Barnes blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wellington. That did some damage!
Barnes blocks a low kick nicely.
Wellington scores with a kick to the body.
Barnes lands a nice looking kick to the body. Wellington takes a step back to recover. #T1#
Wellington misses with a body kick.
Wellington connects with a body shot that sends Barnes's belly button to the back.
Wellington blocks a head kick by Barnes.
Reggie Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wellington.
Barnes thinks about countering with a head kick.
Barnes with a nice calf kick.
Wellington throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CUT2#It looks like Reggie Barnes has been cut.
Wellington moves out of range of the body kick.
A good leg kick by Wellington.
Barnes moves out of range of the body kick from Wellington.
Wellington looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.
Wellington moves out of range of the leg kick from Barnes.
A head kick misses from Barnes.
Barnes throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Wellington counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Barnes is lucky that one didn't land flush. #ROC2#Barnes is rocked!#T2#
Barnes throws a leg kick
and Wellington counters with a right hand to the body.
Oh Barnes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barnes is breathing heavily.
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 takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Wellington cracks Barnes with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Humphrey Wellington!
Humphrey Wellington bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
RRFC Fight Night 45
Date: Oct 10, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Barnes pushes Turner up against the cage in a clinch.
Barnes misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Turner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barnes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A swing and a miss from Turner.
Barnes is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses.
Turner paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
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.
Turner throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Barnes scores with a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Barnes.
Barnes dodges the punch combination from Turner.
Turner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Barnes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Turner on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC#
Turner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Turner throws a leg kick that misses.
Turner misses with a takedown attempt
and Barnes counters with a two punch combo. #T1#
Turner wants to slow Barnes down by chopping away at his legs.
Barnes steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Turner.
Barnes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Barnes clinches up against the cage.
Barnes avoiding damage.
Barnes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barnes lands a body punch in the clinch.
Turner is looking to break free of the clinch but Barnes has double underhooks.
Barnes stalling.
Turner is trying to force a seperation but Barnes has the dominant position.
Turner is trying to break the clinch but Barnes is controlling him.
The referee is keeping an eye on Barnes - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Barnes tries to work over Turner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Turner is trying to break free.
Turner wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Turner is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Barnes gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Barnes lands a nice shot to the body.
Turner is breathing heavily.#T2##BC2#
Barnes breaks from the clinch.
That kick from Barnes tenderised Turner's leg. Turner is trying to keep his angry face on.
A punch combination from Barnes misses. #CL2#
Barnes moves into the clinch.
Barnes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Turner breaks from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Turner.
Barnes scores with a jab to the head.
Barnes misses with a series of wild punches.
Barnes scores with a head kick. Turner tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Turner crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Barnes - the referee stops the clock and Turner gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Barnes. Turner manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Turner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Good standup being displayed there by Barnes as he connects with a hook.
Reggie Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Barnes scores with a jab to the head.
Barnes misses with a body shot.
Turner feinted there with a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Barnes closes the distance and clinches.
Barnes slowing the pace effectively.
Barnes just leaning against Turner, taking a breather.
Turner is looking to break free of the clinch but Barnes has double underhooks.
Barnes misses with a punch to the body.
Turner looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Barnes is working Turner over against the cage.
Barnes can't find room to land a body shot as Turner controls the action.
Barnes lands with a left to the head.
Barnes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Turner is trying to force a seperation but Barnes has the dominant position.
Barnes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Turner tries to break free but Barnes pushes him back against the cage.
Barnes misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Turner breaks the clinch.
#KD2#
Barnes lands a big head kick that sends Turner tumbling to the mat! Barnes takes a step backwards and waves Turner back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Turner is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Kentrell Turner has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turner gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Barnes points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Turner wakes up just in time to hear Barnes thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Reggie Barnes!
Reggie Barnes gave a mention to MKFC in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Kentrell Turner was interviewed post fight and said 'This is some bullshit'. |
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Event:
TNBFL 1: Beginnings
Date: Jun 16, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Barnes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barnes fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Barnes has closed the distance and engaged Jackson in a clinch.
Barnes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barnes missing with knees to the body.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Barnes.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barnes stalling against the cage.
Barnes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD2#
Jackson pulls Barnes into guard.
Barnes is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jackson controls Barnes momentarily but Barnes frees himself.
Jackson wants to improve his position but instead Barnes has moved into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Jackson tries to get to full guard but Barnes has control of the leg.
Barnes slows the pace down in half guard.
Barnes trying to mount his opponent but Jackson defends it.
Barnes is taking a breather. Jackson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ground and pound from Barnes. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Still in half guard, Barnes seems content to control.
Barnes is nestled in close to Jackson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Barnes stops Jackson from getting back to his feet.
Jackson trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, if Barnes 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.
Jackson won't allow Barnes to pass to mount.
Barnes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SU#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Barnes stands up from half guard. #T3#
Barnes misses with a right hand
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.
Jackson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Barnes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Barnes thumps Jackson with a low kick.
Barnes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson throws a series of strikes that have Barnes backpedaling.
Reggie Barnes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barnes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jackson.
Jackson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Barnes pinned against the cage. Barnes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jackson slips a jab from Barnes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackson is defended easily by Barnes.#T4#
Barnes connects with an inside leg kick.
A big right from Barnes misses.
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 throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Barnes misses with a hook to the body
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barnes throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jackson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Barnes.
Barnes throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CUT#It looks like Barry Jackson has been cut.
Crunch! Barnes slams his shin into Jackson's torso.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barnes.
Barnes misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reggie Barnes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Barry Jackson's cut.
That's time! Barnes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Barnes walks into a stiff left hand from Jackson.
Reggie Barnes is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Barnes counters with a body kick that stops Jackson in his tracks momentarily.
Barnes looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Barnes connects with a leg kick.
Barnes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jackson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Barnes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jackson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Barnes misses with a straight right.
Jackson fails with the takedown
and Barnes counters with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Barnes.
Jackson darts in looking for a takedown but Barnes gets double underhooks and turns Jackson into the cage.
Reggie Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barry Jackson.
Barnes throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jackson's head.
Barnes lands with a kick to the temple. Jackson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T1#
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jackson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CL#
Jackson tries to keep at a distance but Barnes has taken the fight into the clinch.
Barnes lands a nice shot to the body.
Jackson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Barnes to keep the fight standing.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Barnes stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jackson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jackson letting Barnes take a breather here.
Jackson tries to land knees in the clinch but Barnes avoids the damage to the body.
Barnes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barnes avoiding damage.
#T2##BC#
Barnes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barnes bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nice body kick from Barnes.
Jackson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes with the inside leg kick.
Jackson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barnes avoids it really well and circles away.
Barnes drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jackson throws an off balance right hand
and Barnes makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Jackson really felt that one!
Barnes fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jackson on the side of the head.#T3#
Jackson 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.
Barnes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Barnes lands a head kick!
Jackson throws a shot to the body.
Jackson misses with a body punch
and Barnes counters with a good low kick that Jackson was not able to check.
Barnes connects with the punch.
Barnes tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Barnes with a nice calf kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jackson.
Barnes appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL#
Barnes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jackson, pushing him back against the cage.
Barnes lands a body shot.
Barnes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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.#T4#
Jackson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barnes avoids it.
Barnes misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes lunges at Jackson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jackson's hand.
Reggie Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson staying out of range there.
And Jackson tries to counter it with a takedown but Barnes pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
Barnes clinches.
Jackson is working for takedown but Barnes is calmly controlling the position for now.
Barnes stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Barnes - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jackson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Barnes.
Barnes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barnes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jackson is looking for a takedown.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackson goes for a takedown attempt but Barnes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Barnes seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reggie Barnes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Barry Jackson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Barnes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
It looked like Barnes was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A big left from Barnes misses.
Barnes lands with a kick to the ribs.
Barnes throws a head kick that half lands.
#CL#
Barnes gets a clinch.
Barnes taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Barnes slowing the pace effectively.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but Barnes blocks with his arms.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Barnes manages to get underhooks.
Jackson managing to block the knees to the body from Barnes.
Barnes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Barnes lands a body punch.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Barnes lands with a left to the head.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Barnes. #BC#
Barnes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barnes just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson throws a combination that misses
and Barnes counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jackson's knee momentarily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackson is defended easily by Barnes.
Reggie Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barry Jackson.
Barnes scores with a leg kick.
Barnes throws a front kick that sends Jackson stumbling back into the cage.
Barnes lands a front kick.
Barnes lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T2##CL#
Barnes clinches up with Jackson and pushes him back against the cage.
Barnes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Barnes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jackson or not.
Barnes leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Barnes. #BC#
Barnes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barnes looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Barnes has managed to clinch.
Jackson being controlled against the cage.
Jackson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Barnes pulls his leg out and moves away.
A good leg kick by Barnes. #T3#
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt - Barnes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Barnes is looking to slow Jackson down with leg kicks. #CL#
Barnes closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson jumps guard but Barnes turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Barnes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Barnes - that will leave a mark!
A nice leg kick lands there from Barnes.
Barnes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
Barnes lands a high kick!
#CUT#That has opened up Barry Jackson's cut even more.
Barnes throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
Jackson fails with the takedown
and Barnes counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T4#
Barnes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jackson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barnes.
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 scores with a nice body kick.
Jackson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Barnes thumps Jackson with a low kick.
Barnes lands a high kick!
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barnes as he jumps to the side.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jackson feints the counter takedown.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Barnes slips the punch.
That kick from Barnes tenderised Jackson's leg. Jackson is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reggie Barnes clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Barry Jackson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Jackson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Barnes throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Barnes thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jackson if he has to take too many more of those.
Barnes looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Jackson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Barnes lands a nice looking body kick.
Barnes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barnes slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
A telegraphed right hand from Barnes misses the target.
Jackson wants to counter with a clinch but Barnes pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A nice leg kick from Barnes, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jackson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barnes.
Jackson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBarnes.#T1#
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Barnes shows good takedown defense.
Jackson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
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.
Barnes connects with an inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Barnes misses the target.
Barnes misses with a straight left.
Jackson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Reggie Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barry Jackson.
Barnes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jackson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Barnes defends it well.
Barnes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barnes misses with a jab to the body
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reggie Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barnes in his tracks.
Jackson with a poor takedown
and Barnes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Barnes clinches up with Jackson and pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Jackson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jackson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Barnes just leaning against Jackson, taking a breather.
Barnes tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barnes tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
#BC2#
Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barnes can pounce on him.
You can see that Jackson has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Barnes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jackson throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson throws an off balance right hand
and Barnes counters with a nice body kick.
Jackson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Barnes throws a nice head kick!
Barnes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jackson on the side of the head. #T3#
Barnes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jackson throws a hook but Barnes blocks it.
Barnes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Barnes throws a jab but it's blocked by Jackson.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barnes lands a front kick.
Jackson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#The cut above Barry Jackson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Barnes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jackson.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson slips a straight right by Barnes.
Barnes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Barnes.
Barnes throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T4##CL#
Barnes moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jackson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Barnes prevents it.
Jackson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Barnes smiles and moves away.
A low kick lands for Barnes.
Jackson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jackson scores with a jab. Barnes acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barnes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reggie Barnes had his way with Barry Jackson in that round.
The cut man is working on Barry Jackson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Barnes throws a head kick that Jackson semi-blocks.
Barnes misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barnes is fending him off so far but Jackson persists. Nope, Barnes circles away and we're back to standing.
Jackson misses with a double jab
and Barnes counters with a nice kick to the body.
Barnes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jackson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jackson scores with a nice right hand.
Barnes throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL#
Barnes has Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barnes scores with a shot to the side of Jackson's head.
Jackson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Jackson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Barnes has Jackson pressed against the cage.
#T1#
Barnes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Barnes.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Barnes holds him up against the cage and eventually Jackson drops back down to his feet.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jackson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barnes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barnes stalling in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jackson.
Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Barnes.
Barnes misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jackson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Barnes to keep the fight standing.
Reggie Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barry Jackson.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jackson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Barnes tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Jackson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Barnes after a bit of a struggle.
Reggie Barnes has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Barnes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barnes will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jackson up against the cage.
Jackson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Barnes gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Barnes holds him up against the cage and eventually Jackson drops back down to his feet.
Barnes struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Jackson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Barnes walks away with a smile on his face. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Barnes connects with a high kick.
Barnes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barnes wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Barnes rushes Jackson and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson working aggressively here.
#T3#
Jackson blocks a body shot from Barnes.
Jackson avoiding damage as Barnes throws knees to the body.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barnes avoids it.
Stalling in the clinch from Barnes.
Barnes is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Barnes gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Barnes misses with a body punch.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barnes avoids it.
Jackson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Barnes lands a shot to the body.
Jackson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Barnes is defending well.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Barnes.
Jackson letting Barnes take a breather here.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Barnes.
Barnes keeps control of Jackson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T4#
Barnes stalling in the clinch.
#BC#
Barnes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barnes tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Barnes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Barnes misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sloppy strikes from Barnes. Those never looked like landing.
A nice leg kick from Barnes, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barnes appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Barnes.
Jackson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Barry Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reggie Barnes showed his dominance in that final round.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:44
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:44
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reggie Barnes!
Reggie Barnes is the new middleweight champion!
Reggie Barnes very nearly forgot to thank MKFC amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
In defeat, Barry Jackson stepped up to the mic, saying 'You can't win em all but you can always work up to loosing less and that's what i'm going to do.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 09, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes looks to land a body kick but Down moved away.
An inside leg kick lands from Barnes.
Barnes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barnes misses with a head kick.
Down is looking for a counter combo.#TD#
Down dives in and scores a takedown into Barnes's guard.
Down wants to stand and escape but instead Barnes has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Down is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barnes defends well.
Down seems keen to control Barnes's posture.
Barnes wants to get up but he can't break Down's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Down is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barnes defends well.#T1#
Barnes with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Down 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 content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Down keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Barnes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Down is retaining full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Barnes throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nice uppercut lands for Down. That snapped Barnes's head back.
Barnes throws a leg kick #CL#
and Down moves into the clinch.#BC#
Down breaks from the clinch.
Barnes throws a hook but Down avoids it easily.
Barnes misses with a looping left.
Down 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.
Down fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barnes avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
Barnes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Down checks a leg kick.
Barnes scores with a one two! Down had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Barnes throws the kick towards the body but Down avoids it.
Barnes throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Down looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Barnes throws a half hearted mid kick.
Barnes throws a nice outside leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Barnes, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barnes misses with a two punch combination.
Down tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barnes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barnes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Down throws a big counter combination but Barnes scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Down tries a head kick but it misses.
Barnes throws a series of punches but Down moves out of range.
As Barnes looks to move away, Down throws a big counter combo but Barnes just gets out of the way.
Barnes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T4#
Barnes looks to throw the jab but Down is out of range.
Barnes throws a body punch but Down moves out of range.
Down fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Down rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barnes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice body kick from Barnes.
Down steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barnes.
Barnes misses with a head kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barnes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Down cracks Barnes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Barnes throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Barnes keeps the fight on the outside.
An inside leg kick from Barnes misses. #TD#
Down shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Down was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reggie Barnes dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Down doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Barnes counters with a low kick, right behind Down 's knee.
Down shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barnes as he jumps to the side.
Reggie Barnes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barnes.
Barnes lunges at Down with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Down's hand.
Down pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Down takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Down thinks about countering with a head kick.
Down changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barnes tries to avoid it but Down manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barnes to the ground. Barnes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Get Down. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick from Barnes, right into the meat of the thigh.
Get Down is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Down shoots and misses
and Barnes counters with a slapping leg kick.
Reggie Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes throws a push kick but Down slaps the foot to one side.
Barnes tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barnes throws a wild body kick that Down sees coming a mile off.#T1#
Barnes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Down circles away quickly and effectively.
Barnes throws a body punch but Down moves out of range.
Barnes throws a hook but Down blocks it.
Barnes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Down.
Down takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Down has his takedown stuffed
and Barnes counters with a low kick, right behind Down 's knee.
Barnes throws a low kick but Down moves out of range easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Down checks a leg kick.
Barnes wants to slow Down down by chopping away at his legs.
Down closes the distance and clinches up with Barnes, looking for a takedown. Down pushes Barnes against the cage but Barnes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Barnes throws a head kick but Down moves out of range.
Down feinted with a counter takedown.
Barnes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barnes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2#
A cross from Barnes lands.
Barnes lands a nice shot that snaps Down's head back.
Barnes does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Barnes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes stuffs the takedown attempt from Down. Down gets slowly back to his feet.
Down bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Barnes tries to keep at a distance but Down has taken the fight into the clinch.
Barnes wants to get back to striking at distance but Down won't allow it.
Down working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Down breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barnes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Down.
Barnes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Down shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Barnes throws a fast counter high kick but Down manages to duck under it in time.
Down slips a jab from Barnes.
Barnes scoring well with a low kick there.
A head kick misses from Barnes.
Down takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Reggie Barnes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Down takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Down shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Barnes sprawls well. Barnes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Down gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barnes scores with a kick to the midsection.
Down tries to clinch up but Barnes circles away and keeps his distance.
Barnes doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T4#
Barnes misses with a straight left.
Barnes works Down's body with a nice hook.
Good leg kick by Barnes.
Down ducks under a wild hook from Barnes.
Barnes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Down moves out of range as Barnes throws a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes lands a nice looking body kick.
Down throws a sloppy head kick and Barnes moves out of range easily.
Down shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Barnes but Barnes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Barnes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Down will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reggie Barnes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Down is defended easily by Barnes.
Down tries to score a power double leg takedown but Barnes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Down somewhat.
Barnes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Down manages to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Down blocks the leg kick.
Barnes stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Get Down. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnes lands with a slapping head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Down forces Barnes back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Down breaks from the clinch.
Barnes lands with a nice body punch.
Barnes delivers a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
A nice leg kick from Barnes, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barnes tries a head kick but it misses.
Barnes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Barnes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Down looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barnes is fending him off so far but Down persists. Nope, Barnes circles away and we're back to standing.
Barnes throws a front kick that sends Down stumbling back into the cage.
Down takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Down dodges the punch combination from Barnes.
Barnes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Down takes a kick to the side of the head.
Whack! Barnes lands a heavy head kick that drops Down. The ref tackles Barnes to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Down was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Reggie Barnes! |
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