PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ron Velderman (ranked 3732 p4p, 2402 weight class) and Derrick Barkley (ranked 465 p4p, 317 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Velderman
vs
Barkley

190 cm
42
181
17 - 9 - 3

189 cm
22
186
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Powerful

Conviction
Conquer

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 3, fighting out of London, Ron Velderman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Derrick Barkley!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velderman just misses with a punch to the body.
Barkley takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Velderman misses with an uppercut. Barkley saw that one coming.

Velderman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Velderman 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.

Barkley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Velderman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barkley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barkley doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Barkley misses with a shot to the body

and Velderman counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Velderman works on Barkley's body with a couple of short punches.
Barkley tries to throw a body punch but Velderman avoids it by throwing Barkley back against the cage.
Barkley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Velderman tries to throw a body punch but Barkley avoids it by throwing Velderman back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkley tries a body shot but Velderman blocks it.
Barkley tries a body shot but Velderman blocks it.
Barkley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Velderman backwards.
Barkley blocks a body shot from Velderman.
Velderman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Velderman.
Velderman lands with a light punch inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Velderman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Velderman misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Barkley fails to land.
Barkley tries to work over Velderman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barkley lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Velderman.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Velderman.
Velderman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Velderman tries to work over Barkley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Velderman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barkley scores with a shot to the side of Velderman's head.
Barkley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Velderman's elbow.
Barkley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Velderman backwards.
Barkley working aggressively here.
Velderman blocking some punches.
Velderman lands a shot to the body.
Barkley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Velderman lands with a left to the head.
Barkley blocking some punches.
Barkley has a couple of punches blocked by Velderman.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velderman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barkley.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barkley working aggressively here.
Velderman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Velderman misses with some punches.
Velderman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barkley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barkley wants to break free but Velderman has control.
Barkley misses with some punches.
Barkley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barkley.
A nice right hand lands inside from Velderman.
Velderman lands a left hand.
Barkley throws a head punch that misses.
Velderman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barkley.
Barkley misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Barkley fails to land.
Barkley tries to throw a body punch but Velderman avoids it by throwing Barkley back against the cage.
Velderman blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velderman is leaning against Barkley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Velderman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Velderman scores with a shot to the side of Barkley's head.
Barkley throws a head punch that misses.
Barkley misses with some punches.
Barkley digs a right hand into Velderman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Velderman's gas tank.
Barkley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barkley is trying to break the clinch but Velderman has him pressed against the cage.
Velderman gets through Barkley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Velderman blocking some punches.
Barkley blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barkley.
Velderman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Velderman struggles to land a body shot inside as Barkley controls his hands.
Velderman works on Barkley's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Velderman.
Barkley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Velderman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Barkley looks winded!
Barkley blocks an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barkley works on Velderman's body with a couple of short punches.
Barkley misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Barkley fails to land.
Velderman digs a right hand into Barkley's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Barkley's gas tank.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barkley tries a body shot but Velderman blocks it.
Velderman lands a right hand.
Velderman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barkley misses with some punches.
Velderman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Barkley fails to land.
Velderman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Velderman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barkley backwards.
Velderman is leaning against Barkley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Barkley misses with some punches.
Barkley throws a punch but it's blocked by Velderman.
Velderman misses with some punches.
Velderman lands a nice shot to the body.
Velderman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barkley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ron Velderman dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Velderman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Velderman clinches with his opponent.
Nice body punch from Velderman.
Barkley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Barkley breaks from the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Velderman. Beautiful body shot.
Velderman throws an off balance right hand
and Barkley counters with a straight right hand.
Barkley circles away from the clinch attempt.

Velderman clinches up with Barkley and pushes him back against the cage.
Ron Velderman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Velderman misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Velderman pushes Barkley back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Velderman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barkley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Velderman.
Velderman has Barkley pressed against the cage, preventing Barkley from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Barkley breaks the clinch.
Barkley takes one on the button.

Barkley gets tackled into the cage by Velderman. Velderman maintains the clinch.
Velderman misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Velderman.
Velderman works on Barkley's body with a couple of short punches.
Velderman struggles to land a body shot inside as Barkley controls his hands.
Velderman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Barkley is breathing heavily.
Velderman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barkleys head.
Velderman tries a body shot but Barkley blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Barkley fails to land.
Barkley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Velderman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Velderman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barkley working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for Barkley.
Velderman has Barkley pressed against the cage, preventing Barkley from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Barkley blocks an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velderman tries a body shot but Barkley blocks it.
Velderman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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 nice left hand lands by Velderman.
Velderman lands an uppercut.
Velderman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barkley looking to stall.
A short left from Velderman.
Velderman digs a right hand underneath Barkley's ribcage. Barkley let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Velderman tries to throw a body punch but Barkley avoids it by throwing Velderman back against the cage.
Velderman lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Velderman has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Barkley uses from the top position.
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.
Barkley's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Barkley gets to his feet. Velderman looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Velderman clinches.
A short right from Velderman on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velderman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barkley backwards.
Barkley misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Velderman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Barkley working aggressively here.
Barkley scores with a shot to the side of Velderman's head.
Velderman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Velderman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barkley backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Velderman.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Velderman.
Velderman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barkley's elbow.
Velderman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Velderman.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barkley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Velderman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Velderman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barkley lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Velderman.
Velderman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barkley misses with a body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barkley lands a shoulder strike.
Velderman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Velderman misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Velderman.

Barkley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Velderman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barkley on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Barkley throws a body shot but no joy.
Barkley drops his hands momentarily and Velderman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Velderman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Velderman moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barkley misses with a lunging right hand
and Velderman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab lands there for Velderman.

Barkley is rocked!
Velderman misses with a straight right.
Barkley let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ron Velderman dominated that second round.
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!

Barkley thuds a left hand into Velderman's body.
Velderman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Velderman lands a nice looking body shot.
Barkley takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Barkley is still on wobbly legs! Can Velderman finish him?
Velderman avoids the body shot from Barkley.
Barkley seems to have recovered his senses.

Velderman drives through and clinches with Barkley against the cage.
Velderman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barkley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Velderman has him pressed against the cage.
Barkley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkley presses Velderman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Velderman.
Velderman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Velderman misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Velderman.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Velderman misses with some punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Velderman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Velderman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Velderman throws a punch but it's blocked by Barkley.
Barkley blocks a body shot from Velderman.
Barkley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barkley is trying to push Velderman away but Velderman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Velderman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Velderman gets through Barkley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Barkley manages to break the clinch.
Velderman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barkley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Velderman with a nice cross.
Velderman lands the left hand.
Velderman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Velderman moves in looking to clinch but Barkley pushes him off.
Velderman throws a looping overhand right but Barkley ducks down to avoid it.
Barkley is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Velderman rather than just go for the knockout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Velderman lands with a straight right. Barkley didn't see that one coming.
Barkley on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Barkley closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ron Velderman is winning the standup battle so far.

Velderman lands a big right hand that sends Barkley crashing to the mat! Velderman stays standing though and waves Barkley back to his feet!
Velderman avoids the body shot from Barkley.
Barkley misses with a body punch
and Velderman counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Barkley out cold! What a finish! Velderman is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ron Velderman!
Ron Velderman seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.