PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between dick Glassjaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hopsan Barley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Glassjaw
vs
Barley

180 cm
18
235 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
19
240 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, dick Glassjaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hopsan Barley!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Sergei Dronov and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Glassjaw feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Glassjaw trying to control the position from guard on top but Barley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Barley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barley throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

Barley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Barley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Glassjaw doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Glassjaw manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Glassjaw trying to move into half guard but instead Barley has managed to sweep!
Glassjaw is breathing heavily.

Barley decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Glassjaw, up you get!

Barley closes the distance and clinches.

Barley successfully pulls guard.
Glassjaw wants to pass the guard but Barley is keeping the position.

Barley had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Glassjaw is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Barley Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Glassjaw's back instead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Glassjaw is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Glassjaw looking very determined here, making life difficult for Barley.
Barley throwing damaging strikes from the back! Glassjaw could be in trouble here!
Barley is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Glassjaw up.
Glassjaw looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Glassjaw looking very determined here, making life difficult for Barley.
Can Glassjaw hold on?! Barley is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Barley is riding his opponent, not letting Glassjaw buck him off.
Glassjaw tries to escape but Barley has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

Glassjaw defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Glassjaw breaks Barley's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barley is on top in guard.
Barley slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Barley is looking to take a break and control but Glassjaw is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Barley working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Barley tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Barley wants to control but Glassjaw is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Barley decides to stand back up.
Glassjaw fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Glassjaw gets caught flat footed, as Barley shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Barley is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Barley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Barley looking to sit in guard and control but Glassjaw gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Barley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Glassjaw can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Glassjaw passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Barley is trying to control Glassjaw's posture but Glassjaw avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barley sneaks back into half guard.

Barley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Barley slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Barley wants to sweep here but Glassjaw controlling him for the moment.
Barley keeping full guard, as Glassjaw tries to pass.

Barley looking for a guillotine here but Glassjaw defends easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barley tries to strike from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hopsan Barley dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Glassjaw is fighting off a takedown attempt but Barley is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Glassjaw to the mat. Glassjaw regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Hopsan Barley has got the better of the ground game so far.
Barley connects with a couple of short punches.
Glassjaw is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Barley is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Glassjaw's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Glassjaw's back!

Barley is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Glassjaw is really stuck here.

Barley is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Glassjaw has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Barley doesn't have the hooks in and Glassjaw manages to turn into his guard.

Glassjaw avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Glassjaw won't allow Barley to sweep him here.

Barley wriggles free and stands up.
dick Glassjaw is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Glassjaw darts in trying to clinch

and Barley counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Barley.

Barley turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Barley manages to end up in side control.
Glassjaw can't do much from the bottom here.

Barley goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Glassjaw has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Barley but great work by Glassjaw.
Barley wants to control but Glassjaw postures up.

Glassjaw tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Glassjaw trying to control the action but Barley is working from the bottom.
Glassjaw advances to full mount.
Glassjaw avoids the attempt from Barley to control.
Barley is trying desperately to improve position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Barley defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Glassjaw.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Glassjaw trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Glassjaw moves to the back position.

Glassjaw is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Barley knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Barley for a finish.
Barley tries to break free.
Barley trying to control but not successfully.
Barley can't escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barley tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Barley keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Barley regains half guard.
Barley moves into full guard.
Barley wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barley is on top in guard.
Barley preventing the sweep.
Glassjaw trying to control the position.
Barley wants to pass the guard but Glassjaw is keeping the position.
Barley won't allow Glassjaw to sweep him here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glassjaw is trying to control the position but Barley postures up.

Barley is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Glassjaw is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Glassjaw has escaped and now he's on top!
Barley looking for a sweep. Not yet Barley, not yet.
Glassjaw postures up.
Barley has control of Glassjaw's left arm, preventing Glassjaw from doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barley working a defensive guard here.
Barley bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Glassjaw's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hopsan Barley 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! And we move into the final round!

Barley drives through and clinches with Glassjaw against the cage.

Barley manages to pull guard.
Barley trying to keep a closed guard but Glassjaw is proving a slippery customer.
Barley keeping moving, preventing Glassjaw from controlling successfully.
Barley wants to stand and escape but Glassjaw is having none of it.
Barley bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Glassjaw's guard.
Barley wants to pass the guard but Glassjaw is keeping the position.
Glassjaw keeping moving, preventing Barley from controlling successfully.
Barley throwing strikes from guard but Glassjaw blocks nicely.
Glassjaw wants to get back to his feet but Barley is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Barleyis looking to pass into half guard but Glassjaw pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Glassjaw is in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Barley has an active guard here but Glassjaw has managed to pass into half guard.
Glassjaw trying to control the pace.
Barley trying to hold on to Glassjaw's head to control him but Glassjaw postures up.
Barley manages to get to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barley is on top in guard.
Barley forces his way into half guard.
Glassjaw is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Barley's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Barley's back!
Glassjaw doesn't have the hooks in and Barley manages to turn into his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Glassjaw throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Barley is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Glassjaw trying to keep a closed guard but Barley is proving a slippery customer.

Barley drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Glassjaw manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Barley has Glassjaw in his guard.
Glassjaw trying to control the position from guard on top but Barley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Barley has his foot on Glassjaw's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Glassjaw works his way back into a safe position though.

Barley is looking for a triangle but Glassjaw pushes his legs off easily.
Barley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Barley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Glassjaw can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barley tries to strike from the bottom.
Barley manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Glassjaw manages to get himself to full guard.

Glassjaw has his foot on Barley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barley works his way back into a safe position though.

Glassjaw is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Barley preventing the sweep.
Barley is in close to Glassjaw's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Glassjaw is looking for a triangle but Barley pushes his legs off easily.

Glassjaw is looking for a triangle but Barley pushes his legs off easily.
Glassjaw looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Barley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glassjaw wants to sweep here but Barley controlling him for the moment.
Barley sitting in guard here, content to control.

Barley stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Barley takes the fight into the clinch.

Barley drags the fight down to the ground.
Barley controls Glassjaw momentarily but Glassjaw frees himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barley is on top in guard.
Barley has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Glassjaw is proving hard to escape from.
Barley trying to control but Glassjaw is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barley passes Glassjaw's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
dick Glassjaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barley winds up and cracks Glassjaw with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hopsan Barley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Barley 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hopsan Barley!