PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lawrence Pettimore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doug Barbee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Pettimore
vs
Barbee

188 cm
20
238 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
23
225 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 Los Angeles, Lawrence Pettimore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Doug Barbee!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pettimore.
Barbee moves away from the strike by Pettimore.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pettimore scores with a hook.

It looks like Doug Barbee has been cut.
Barbee fails with the takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbee shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pettimore defends it nicely.
No luck for Barbee with that takedown attempt.
Lawrence Pettimore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doug Barbee.
Some bone on bone action there as Barbee checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Barbee will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pettimore motions for Barbee to come forward. Pettimore throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Barbee is defended easily by Pettimore.
Pettimore is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pettimore throws an overhand right that lands on Barbee's shoulder, as Barbee tries to avoid the shot.
Barbee is trying desperately to land a takedown but Pettimore is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Barbee.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Barbee.
Barbee looks gassed!
Pettimore scores with a jab. Barbee acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

Pettimore sends Barbee crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Pettimore is motioning to the referee to let Barbee up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

Barbee is rocked!
Pettimore is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Barbee flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Barbee is out cold! Pettimore 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 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lawrence Pettimore!