PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Barnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Keller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Barnett
vs
Keller

191 cm
26
256 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

193 cm
27
235 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Bloodsport Nutrition
Kobra Clothing Inc.

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Josh Barnett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimmy Keller!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnett is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Keller gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Barnett counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Keller trying to control from the bottom.
Barnett winds up and cracks Keller with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Keller looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Barnett controlling the action here.
Barnett wants to pass the guard but Keller is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keller is looking to improve his position.
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!
Barnett lands with a punch from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnett working the head and body with strikes.
Barnett performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Keller trying to control here.
Barnett controlling the action here.
Barnett works his way into side control.
Keller controls the position for a moment.

Barnett is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Keller has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keller wants to control but Barnett postures up.
Keller is trying to improve his position.
Barnett trying to control the action but Keller is working from the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Barnett trying to control the action but Keller is working from the bottom.
Keller is looking to regain half guard here but Barnett keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnett tries to advance to mount but can't.
Barnett connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Keller some visible discomfort.
Keller gets back to half guard.
Keller tries to kick Barnett off in order to stand up. Barnett Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Barnett lands an elbow.
Keller is trying to get back to half guard.
Barnett scoring with punches from side control.

Barnett decides to stand back up. Barnett steps back and let's Keller get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Barnett closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Keller to the mat! Keller manages to get full guard.
Barnett seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Keller has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barnett can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Keller looks gassed!

Keller looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Barnett passes into side control.
Keller tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Barnett presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Keller tries to get back to half guard but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barnett takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Barnett has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josh Barnett dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Barnett throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Keller was covering up waiting for the punch and Barnett finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Keller looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Barnett passes into half guard.
Keller is staying active underneath Barnett, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Keller looking for a kimura from the bottom but Barnett passes into side control!
Barnett is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Keller's shoulder. That is not cool.
Keller striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Josh Barnett overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barnett advances to full mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Keller is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Barnett tries to control but Keller wriggling away.
Barnett has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Keller's face.
Barnett looking to control but Keller is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Keller wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Barnett doesn't have the hooks in and Keller manages to turn into his guard.
Keller is breathing heavily.
Keller stops Barnett from standing up.
Keller wants to pass the guard but Barnett is keeping the position.
Barnett controlling Keller's posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Barnett pushes Keller off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Keller tries to keep at a distance but Barnett has taken the fight into the clinch.
Keller jumps guard but Barnett stands there with Keller around his waist. Keller gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Keller tries to pull guard but Barnett holds him up against the cage and eventually Keller drops back down to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnett dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Keller is trying to pull guard but Barnett turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Josh Barnett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Keller.

Barnett lands a takedown into guard.
Barnett is stalling in the full guard.

Keller looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barnett stays in close to Keller's body and controls the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Keller working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Barnett has passed into half guard!

Keller looking for submissions off his back.
Barnett controlling the pace.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Keller makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Keller.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josh Barnett dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Barnett shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Keller's guard.

Barnett stands and steps away. Keller gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Keller shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Barnett sprawls well. Barnett wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Keller gets slowly back to his feet.

Barnett tries to sprawl but Keller drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Barnett throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Keller is pressing down on Barnett's thigh, looking to free his foot. Barnett is holding on for now.

Barnett kicks Keller off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keller looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barnett is fending him off so far but Keller persists. Nope, Barnett circles away and we're back to standing.
Keller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Barnett shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Barnett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Keller is keeping the position for now.
Barnett controls from within his opponent's guard.
Barnett pushes down on Keller's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Keller is looking for a sweep. Barnett is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barnett controlling the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Keller is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnett pulls his head out easily.
Keller trying to hold on to Barnett's head to control him but Barnett postures up.
Jimmy Keller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Barnett is working for a kimura but Keller is defending it quite comfortably.
Keller has hold of Barnett's hands but Barnett slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Barnett decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

Barnett changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Keller looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keller is looking to regain half guard here but Barnett keeps moving and retains side control.
Barnett is putting a hurting on Keller here, landing some big shots from side control.
Barnett wants to control but Keller is keeping him busy.

Barnett is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Keller has escaped the position, nice work there.
Keller struggling a bit here.
Barnett taking a breather here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Barnett stands up.
Keller has his takedown stuffed

and Barnett counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Keller!
Josh Barnett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Keller.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnett controlling from mount.
Keller is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barnett raining down hammerfists from mount.
Keller is wriggling around trying to escape.
Josh Barnett is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Barnett looking to control and managing it successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Barnett showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barnett has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Barnett!
A very excited looking Josh Barnett rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.