Sergio "Maravilla" Martinez vs. Darren Barker Saturday October 1st

I thought Martinez might look pretty bad tonight, he was due for a let down, but Barker is doing very well.

Martinez always seems to be blowin his nose in every fight

Barker has a decent defense, making to hard for Martinez to catch him with flush shots.

Martinez is not going to be able to pot shot his way with power here...he must work more and stick body. I've givin Barker 4,5

I think Barker is winning the fight 3-2 could easily be 4-1.

4-2 Barker.

Barker isn't winning the fight, but he's doing much better than I thought he would.

I don't think I've given a round to barker

Much better sharp shooting for martinez but if ever a fight was a contrast in body language to a judge its here...hands dropped, backing, bloody and Barker trying to stand on his chest. 4-2 Sergio

Barker is throwing good rigt hand leads, he needs to build on that and work in the left to the body then the hook upstairs.... I see Martinez open to it!

That was a big round for Martinez, hopefully Barker gets a 2nd wind.

Ah bollocks, Martinez went out in round 7 and got his front hand working and it's thrown Barker off, Martinez finally looking confident.

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Originally Posted by armin

I don't think I've given a round to barker

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You must count punches landed on arms and gloves then.

7th was a re assertion round for Martinez. He started to step into him with combos for first time

The hands at the knees drives me fooking nuts

Very close round Barker may of edged it.