PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between CockO SauruS (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clay Barnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

SauruS
vs
Barnett

178 cm
18
162 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

173 cm
22
165 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Cage Side Supplements

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, CockO SauruS!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clay Barnett!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnett tries to clinch there but SauruS circles away.
SauruS takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Barnett tries for a takedown but SauruS sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

SauruS gets caught flat footed, as Barnett shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

SauruS has his foot on Barnett's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barnett works his way back into a safe position though.
SauruS wants to sweep here but Barnett controlling him for the moment.
Barnett passes into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
SauruS is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

SauruS is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Barnett pulls his head out easily.

SauruS looking for submissions off his back.
SauruS taking some punishment here, with Barnett in his half guard.
Barnett performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Barnett tries to pass to full mount but SauruS defends it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
SauruS tries to roll over but Barnett keeps him under control.

Barnett is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
SauruS makes his way to full guard. A much better position for SauruS.
Barnett passes SauruS's left leg - he's now in half guard.
SauruS is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Barnett's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Barnett's back!

SauruS working for a choke but Barnett is defending well.
SauruS is breathing heavily.

Barnett defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of SauruS's arms.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnett wants to escape the position.
SauruS doesn't have the hooks in and Barnett manages to turn into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnett slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Barnett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
SauruS tries to land a sweep but no joy.

SauruS working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barnett doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barnett manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

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

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

SauruS 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.

SauruS is looking for a triangle but Barnett pushes his legs off easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
SauruS keeping moving, preventing Barnett from controlling successfully.

SauruS looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barnett passes easily into side control. Nice work.
SauruS manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
SauruS blocks the strikes from Barnett.
SauruS is looking to advance position but Barnett won't allow it.
Barnett wants to get back to full guard.
SauruS looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

SauruS is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Barnett regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

SauruS is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Barnett wants to sweep but no luck.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

SauruS gets a takedown into half guard.

SauruS is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Barnett has managed to free his arm - good work.
SauruS passes the guard and advances to mount!
SauruS is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Barnett is in real trouble.

SauruS working for a choke but Barnett is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

CockO SauruS dominated that round.
That's time! SauruS's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

SauruS scores with a jab. Barnett acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
SauruS fails with the takedown

so Barnett counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
SauruS manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
SauruS mounts Barnett! Really nice guard pass there!
CockO SauruS overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

SauruS is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Barnett can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Barnett tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barnett is breathing heavily.

Barnett defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from SauruS.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnett tries to hold on but SauruS pushes him away.
Barnett is trying to escape the mount.

SauruS jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Barnett manages to avoid the submission attempt.

SauruS is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Barnett has escaped the position, nice work there.
Barnett manages to get back to half guard.
Barnett slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
SauruS pushing down on Barnett's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

SauruS is looking for a kimura but Barnett is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for SauruS to get the leverage.

SauruS looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnett is looking to improve his position.
SauruS moves nicely into side control.

SauruS wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Barnett, who protects the arm well.
Barnett is looking for a sweep.

SauruS tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no SauruS has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnett is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on SauruS's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Barnett is trying to maintain the position but SauruS is very close to passing his half guard.
SauruS looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Barnett wants to get back to full guard.

Barnett is defending against the submission attempts here by SauruS.
Barnett is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of SauruS's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take SauruS's back!
Barnett doesn't have the hooks in and SauruS manages to turn into his guard.
SauruS takes a decent strike to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
SauruS won't allow Barnett to sweep him here.
SauruS advances to half guard.

SauruS looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Barnett won't allow SauruS to pass to mount.

Barnett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barnett is looking to control SauruS's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barnett avoid being mounted?

SauruS is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barnett is just riding it out for now. SauruS eventually gives up the hold.

Barnett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that CockO SauruS will probably get the nod.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

A big left from Barnett misses.
Barnett with a poor takedown

and SauruS counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Barnett's guard now.

SauruS avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Barnett is trying to keep SauruS in close.
SauruS passes Barnett's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

SauruS is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
SauruS is pressing down on Barnett's thigh, looking to free his foot. Barnett is holding on for now.
The fighters are battling for position here. Barnett manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
SauruS stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
SauruS advances to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

SauruS is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Barnett slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Barnett is looking for a triangle but SauruS pushes his legs off easily.

SauruS avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Barnett is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
SauruS postures up.
SauruS advances position into side control!
Barnett tries to bench press SauruS off him but SauruS keeps the position.
Barnett wants to control but SauruS postures up.

SauruS is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Barnett is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnett gets back to half guard.
SauruS is looking to advance position but Barnett won't allow it.

SauruS looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Barnett gets back to full guard.
SauruSis looking to pass into half guard but Barnett pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Barnett is in guard.
Barnett passes easily into side control. Nice work.
SauruS stops Barnett from passing to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnett advances nicely into full mount.
SauruS is working to get back to half guard.
Barnett controlling from mount.
SauruS is trying desperately to improve position.
Barnett controlling from mount.
SauruS is looking to get to half guard.

Barnett working for a guillotine from mount but SauruS is in no mood to give up.
SauruS is looking to get to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

SauruS defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Barnett.
SauruS is looking to improve his position but Barnett isn't that keen on the idea.
Barnett tries to control but SauruS wriggling away.
Barnett scores with a couple of good head shots there.
SauruS is working to get back to half guard.
Barnett can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as SauruS is looking to escape.

Barnett is working for a guillotine from mount but SauruS frees his head quite easily.
Clay Barnett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Barnett is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. SauruS can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

And that's the end of the fight!
Clay Barnett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think SauruS 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... CockO SauruS!
CockO SauruS is the new lightweight champion!