PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Baramari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leroy Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baramari comes to the cage accompanied by Dukes of Windsor - It's a war. Barnes has chosen Curtis Mayfield 'Pusherman' as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Baramari
vs
Barnes

210 cm
26
285 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

198 cm
23
276 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite 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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Baramari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leroy Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baramari moves away from the strike by Barnes.
Nice body punch from Barnes.

Oooh a lovely combination from Barnes sends Baramari down but not out. Barnes dives into side control looking to finish.

It looks like Bob Baramari has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnes remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Barnes wants to control but Baramari is keeping him busy.

Barnes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Barnes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Barnes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Baramari tries to escape but Barnes is in control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Barnes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Baramari is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Barnes has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Baramari trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Barnes keeps the fight on the outside.
Baramari throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Baramari scores with a leg kick.

Barnes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Baramari, pushing him back against the cage.
Baramari is trying to break the clinch but Barnes has him pressed against the cage.

Baramari's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Baramari scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Barnes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Baramari throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barnes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Baramari's waist but Baramari gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Barnes off to one side.
Barnes looks gassed!
Baramari moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Baramari throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baramari keeps the fight on the outside.
A swing and a miss from Barnes.
Barnes blocks a head kick by Baramari.
Leroy Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baramari throws a head kick that half lands.
Barnes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Baramari. Baramari obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baramari dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Baramari throws a nice inside leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Baramari.
Both fighters circling a little - Baramari finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Barnes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Baramari.
Baramari lands with a slapping head kick.

It looks like Leroy Barnes has been cut.
Baramari throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Baramari misses with a head kick.
Baramari connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Baramari lands a head kick!
Barnes throws a sloppy body shot
and Baramari counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Baramari throws a head kick that Barnes semi-blocks.
A left and a right from Baramari both land. Nice combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Baramari slams his shin into Barnes's torso.
Barnes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Baramari.
Baramari throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Barnes.
Baramari dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barnes. That did some damage!
Baramari connects with a high kick.
Baramari throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Barnes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barnes swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Baramari counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Baramari looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Baramari throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Barnes.
Baramari thuds his shin into the meat of Barnes's side.
Barnes drops his hands momentarily and Baramari takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Baramari throws a sloppy head kick and Barnes moves out of range easily.

Barnes clinches.
Barnes managing to block the knees to the body from Baramari.

Baramari breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Barnes closes the distance and pushes Baramari back into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes managing to block the knees to the body from Baramari.
Baramari wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nice body punch from Barnes - that landed with a thud.
Barnes trying to stall but Baramari improves his position.
Baramari working hard to break the clinch.
Baramari can't break the clinch.

Baramari manages to break the clinch.
Barnes misses with a body punch
and Baramari counters with a nice kick to the body.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baramari moves away.
Baramari tries a head kick but it misses.
Barnes has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Baramari.
Barnes moves out of range of the body kick from Baramari.
Barnes wants to clinch.
Baramari closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bob Baramari is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barnes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Baramari works over Barnes's head and body with a nice combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Baramari dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Barnes misses with a jab to the body
and Baramari counters with a nice body kick.
Baramari misses with the combination.
Baramari rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barnes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Baramari throws a head kick that half lands.
Barnes misses the body punch
and Baramari counters with a head kick. That will keep Barnes thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

Barnes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Baramari, pushing him back against the cage.
Baramari has had enough of the clinch but Barnes keeps him there for the moment.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Barnes prevents Baramari from breaking the clinch.
Barnes prevents Baramari from breaking the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Barnes.
Baramari has had enough of the clinch but Barnes keeps him there for the moment.
Baramari wants to break free but Barnes has control.
Barnes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Baramari wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Barnes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Baramari.

Baramari pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Baramari leaves Barnes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Barnes throws a leg kick
and Baramari counters with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Baramari.
Barnes takes a swing at Baramari's ribcage but misses.
Baramari feints and then cracks Barnes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barnes down.
A decent looking cross lands there for Barnes.
Barnes shoots for a double leg takedown but Baramari sprawls well. He's pushed Barnes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Barnes throws and low kick but Baramari moves out of range easily.
Baramari misses with a head kick.
Baramari looks to land a combination but Barnes avoids it well.
Baramari misses with a wild combination.
Barnes throws a jab but it's blocked by Baramari.

Barnes feints and as Baramari raises his hands in defense, Barnes changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Baramari can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Barnes controls the pace.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Baramari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baramari wants to stand but Barnes is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Baramari keeps moving.
Barnes looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baramari is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Barnes is controlling him.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Barnes moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes tries to clinch but Baramari moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes thows a body shot but no joy.
Baramari avoids the body shot from Barnes.

Barnes clinches with his opponent.
Barnes is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Baramari looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Baramari throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Barnes blocks it with crossed arms.
Baramari is trying to break free.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Barnes.
Baramari looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Baramari working hard to break the clinch.
Barnes's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Baramari has had enough of the clinch but Barnes keeps him there for the moment.
Stalling in the clinch from Barnes.
Baramari has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Baramari working hard to break the clinch.
Barnes has Baramari pressed against the cage, preventing Baramari from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Barnes stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Barnes has Baramari pressed against the cage, preventing Baramari from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Baramari is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A body shot lands from Barnes.
Barnes cracks Baramari with a nice body shot.
Barnes presses Baramari against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A body shot lands from Barnes.
A short body shot lands from Barnes as the two fighters clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Barnes.
Barnes holding his opponent close, against the cage.

Barnes ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Barnes no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Barnes is pulling down on Baramari's head. It's preventing any offense from Baramari, at least for the moment.
Baramari tries to stand but Barnes is controlling from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Barnes manages to escape and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leroy Barnes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Barnes tries to bum rush Baramari with a series of wild strikes but Baramari uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barnes throws a hook but Baramari blocks it.
Baramari tries a head kick but it misses.
Baramari circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barnes wants to clinch.
Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bob Baramari is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barnes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Baramari defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Barnes.
Baramari takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Baramari stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Baramari wants it to stay on the feet.
Baramari staying out of range there.
Baramari moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Baramari. That's going to slow Barnes down.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Baramari scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barnes in his tracks.
Baramari connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Barnes looks for a takedown but Baramari sprawls well.
Bob Baramari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leroy Barnes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baramari throws a right and a left that Barnes avoids nicely.
Baramari keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good leg kick by Baramari there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A nice leg kick lands there from Baramari.
Baramari lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Barnes dodges the punch combination from Baramari.
Baramari scores with a push kick.
Baramari uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barnes.
Baramari feints and then cracks Barnes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barnes down.
Baramari thumps Barnes with a low kick.
Barnes throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Baramari throws a head kick but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes scores with a jab to the body.
Baramari goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Barnes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Baramari sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Baramari fakes the leg kick and cracks Barnes in the body.
Baramari throws a nice head kick!
A good leg kick by Baramari.
Baramari delivers a nice body kick.
Barnes shoots for a takedown but Baramari saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Baramari wants to clinch up but Barnes keeps it at a distance.
Baramari scoring well with a low kick there.
Baramari will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice defenses there by Baramari.
Barnes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Baramari circles away quickly and effectively.
Baramari connects with a looping right hand.
Barnes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Baramari. Baramari obviously looking to wear him down.
Barnes has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Baramari.
Baramari throws a right hand that Barnes ducks under and follows up with a left that Barnes also avoids with ease.
Baramari scores with a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Barnes misses.
Baramari feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Barnes's calf.
Good leg kick by Baramari there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Baramari lands a nice looking body kick.
Barnes wants to clinch
and Baramari counters with an inside leg kick.
Baramari throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Baramari dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barnes. That did some damage!

Barnes closes the distance and pushes Baramari back into the cage.
Baramari using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Barnes has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Baramari breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barnes wants to clinch up but Baramari keeps it at a distance.
Barnes looks to score with a jab to the body but Baramari is just out of range.
Barnes lands a body shot.
Barnes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Baramari takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Baramari cracks Barnes with a right hand to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baramari tries a head kick but it misses.
Barnes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Baramari can pounce on him.
Baramari throws a leg kick which misses Barnes's front leg but catches the back leg as Barnes tries to avoid it.
Barnes looks to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A combination from Barnes does no damage.
Baramari throws a nice outside leg kick.
Baramari tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barnes has a takedown stuffed.
Baramari scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Barnes takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Baramari throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Baramari lands with a nice combination. Barnes backs away looking to recover.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barnes avoids the head kick by Baramari.
Baramari is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Barnes misses with a shot to the body
and Baramari counters with a good low kick that Barnes was not able to check.
Baramari keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baramari misses with a wild combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Baramari showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Baramari has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Baramari!