PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Carl Barat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Nilsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Nilsson's choice of entrance music: Zukyun Love by Mini Moni. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Barat
vs
Nilsson

193 cm
26
195 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

195 cm
27
190 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Carl Barat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Dennis Nilsson!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barat stuffs the takedown attempt from Nilsson. Nilsson gets slowly back to his feet.
Nilsson avoids the body shot from Barat.
Nice body punch from Barat.
Nilsson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Barat throws a left and a right that both miss

and Nilsson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nilsson.
Nilsson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Barat just stands there and leans against the cage.
Barat lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Barat breaks the clinch.
Nilsson closes the distance and clinches up with Barat, looking for a takedown. Nilsson pushes Barat against the cage but Barat circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Carl Barat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dennis Nilsson.
Nilsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barat digs a good hook to Nilsson's body.
Nilsson has a takedown stuffed.
Barat misses with a jab, cross combination.
Carl Barat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barat throws a jab but it's blocked by Nilsson.
Barat lands a head shot.
Nilsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barat.
Nilsson tries for a takedown but Barat sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nilsson shoots in but no luck this time.
Barat falls off balance throwing a combination

so Nilsson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Barat pushes Nilsson off and gets back to his feet.
Barat misses with a body shot.
Barat misses with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barat lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nilsson backs up against the cage.
Nilsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barat swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nilsson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Nilsson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Barat sprawls well initially but Nilsson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Nilsson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Nilsson seems to be working for a kimura but Barat defends the submission attempt.
Nilsson looks gassed!
Barat tries to kick Nilsson off but Nilsson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Barat kicks Nilsson off and gets back to his feet.
Nilsson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nilsson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Barat throws a combination that misses

and Nilsson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Barat's guard now.

Barat pushes Nilsson off and scrambles back to his feet.
Barat swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barat cracks Nilsson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Barat is looking to wear down Nilsson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Barat leaves Nilsson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nilsson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nilsson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Barat scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barat misses with a two punch combination.
Barat lands a nice hook to Nilsson's body. Nilsson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barat. Nilsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nilsson fails with a takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barat scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Barat works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Carl Barat will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Barat uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nilsson has time to react.
Barat lunges at Nilsson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nilsson's hand.
A punch combination from Barat misses.
Carl Barat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barat misses with a series of wild punches.
Barat throws a right hand that Nilsson ducks under and follows up with a left that Nilsson also avoids with ease.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nilsson.
Nilsson tries to clinch but Barat moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barat throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barat avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Barat misses.
Nilsson looks for a takedown but Barat sprawls well.
Barat scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barat throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barat misses with a two punch combination.
Barat misses with a two punch combination.
Nilsson shoots in but Barat avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Carl Barat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dennis Nilsson.
Barat swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nilsson slips a straight right by Barat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Barat misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nilsson.
Nilsson shoots in for a double leg but Barat sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Barat throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barat misses with a straight right.
Barat throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barat scores with a jab to the body.
Barat throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barat misses with a double jab

and Nilsson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Barat wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nilsson working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Barat's thigh. Barat counters though and makes it back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nilsson works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Nilsson seems to be looking for submissions.

Barat kicks Nilsson off and gets back to his feet.
Barat scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nilsson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Barat sprawls well. Barat wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nilsson gets slowly back to his feet.
Carl Barat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nilsson is breathing heavily.
Nilsson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barat as he jumps to the side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nilsson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A combination from Barat does no damage.
Barat scores with a jab to the body.
Barat looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nilsson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nilsson ducks right into an uppercut from Barat.
Nilsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carl Barat dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Barat tries to bum rush Nilsson with a series of wild strikes but Nilsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nilsson fails with the takedown.
Nilsson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Barat sprawls well. Barat wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nilsson gets slowly back to his feet.
Nilsson shoots in for a double leg but Barat sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Carl Barat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dennis Nilsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Barat - just one landing.
A lazy left from Barat finds it's target.
Barat throws a right hand that Nilsson ducks under and follows up with a left that Nilsson also avoids with ease.
Barat lands with an uppercut that bounces Nilsson off the cage and back into rage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barat throws a series of punches but Nilsson avoids them all with ease.
Barat tries to bum rush Nilsson with a series of wild strikes but Nilsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No luck for Nilsson with that takedown attempt.
Nilsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barat swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barat misses with a combination

and Nilsson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nilsson.
Barat wants to stand but Nilsson is controlling the position.
Nilsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nilsson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barat is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Nilsson is controlling him well.

Nilsson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Nilsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Barat throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Barat throws a nice looking combination but Nilsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nilsson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barat is fending him off so far but Nilsson persists. Nope, Barat circles away and we're back to standing.
Nilsson dives in and grabs Barat's left leg, looking for a takedown. Barat pushes down on Nilsson's head and hops out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Barat.
Nilsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barat will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nilsson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barat.
Barat throws a nice looking combination but Nilsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nilsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nilsson fails with a takedown attempt.
Barat paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dennis Nilsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barat looks to land a right hand but Nilsson moved out of range.
Nilsson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barat sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Barat looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barat scores with a hook to the body. Nilsson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Barat throws a shot to the body.
A combination from Barat does no damage.
Barat lands with a nice combination. Nilsson backs away looking to recover.
Barat swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Nilsson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Carl Barat is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nilsson lands with a short shot to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carl Barat showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Barat, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carl Barat!