PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Livingston Barclay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and TheRock Obama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Obama has chosen The Realest Sport as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Barclay
vs
Obama

199 cm
23
255 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

194 cm
29
260 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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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 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Livingston Barclay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, TheRock Obama!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obama takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Obama tries to score a power double leg takedown but Barclay sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Obama somewhat.

Obama feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Obama is looking to work some ground and pound but Barclay has wrist control.

Barclay has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Obama off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Barclay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Obama was well out of range. Poor timing from Barclay.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Obama is defended easily by Barclay.
Barclay misses with a body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barclay slaps away a takedown attempt from Obama, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Livingston Barclay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TheRock Obama.
Barclay lands a high kick!
Obama fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Barclay fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Obama checks it well.
Obama shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barclay defends it nicely.
Obama looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barclay is fending him off so far but Obama persists. Nope, Barclay circles away and we're back to standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obama throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Barclay's waist but Barclay gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Obama off to one side.
Barclay throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Obama closes this distance looking for a takedown but Barclay circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barclay.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barclay will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barclay jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Obama dives in and grabs Barclay's left leg, looking for a takedown. Barclay pushes down on Obama's head and hops out.
Barclay takes a swing at Obama's ribcage but misses.
Barclay thuds a left hand into Obama's body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obama takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Barclay moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Obama is defended easily by Barclay.
Barclay misses with a hook

and Obama moves into the clinch.
Obama has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Barclay avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Obama is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Barclay working aggressively here.
Obama is looking for a takedown.
Obama is working for takedown but Barclay is calmly controlling the position for now.
Obama is looking for a takedown.
Obama wants a takedown but no success here.
Obama looks gassed!
Obama is working for takedown but Barclay is calmly controlling the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barclay misses with a punch on the inside.

Barclay's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barclay catches Obama with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Obama ducks right into an uppercut from Barclay.
Obama takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Obama misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Barclay stalks Obama and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Obama's face. Obama staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barclay lands with a kick to the temple. Obama shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Barclay lands a head kick. Obama smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Obama shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Livingston Barclay dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Barclay keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Livingston Barclay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obama has a takedown stuffed.
TheRock Obama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Obama.
Barclay stuffs the takedown attempt from Obama. Obama gets slowly back to his feet.
Livingston Barclay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TheRock Obama.
Obama shoots for a double leg takedown but Barclay sprawls well. He's pushed Obama's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Obama tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Barclay swivels and escapes.
Horrible takedown by Obama or perhaps it was just good defense by Barclay which made him look bad.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barclay scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Barclay moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Obama tries to score a power double leg takedown but Barclay sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Obama somewhat.
Obama is looking to clinch but Barclay is avoiding it.
Barclay throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Obama looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barclay takes a swing at Obama's ribcage but misses.
Obama slips under a jab.
Obama tries to clinch up but Barclay circles away and keeps his distance.
Obama with a lazy takedown attempt
and Barclay counters with an inside leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Obama.
Barclay looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Obama shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Barclay there.
Barclay scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Barclay scores with a jab to the body.
Obama is breathing heavily.
Barclay stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barclay wants it to stay on the feet.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Barclay.
Livingston Barclay is winning the standup battle so far.
Barclay thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Obama if he has to take too many more of those.
Barclay lunges at Obama with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Obama's hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice takedown defense from Barclay. No joy for Obama on that attempt.
Barclay lands a nice shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Barclay finds it's way through Obama's defenses.
Barclay scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Donk. Barclay catches Obama right on the button with a cross.
Barclay lands a lovely overhand right.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barclay.
A jab lands there for Barclay.
Obama looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barclay cracks Obama with an open hand slap.
Barclay lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Livingston Barclay dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Barclay throws a body punch but Obama moves out of range.
Barclay tries to work over Obama's front leg with a kick but Obama checks it.
Sloppy strikes from Barclay. Those never looked like landing.
Nice cross by Barclay.
Barclay fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Barclay scores with a jab. Obama acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Obama fails with the takedown.
Obama throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Barclay's waist but Barclay gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Obama off to one side.
Barclay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Obama fails to land the takedown.
Livingston Barclay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TheRock Obama.
Obama shoots in but Barclay avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Barclay is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Obama can do to turn this around?
Obama takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Obama takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Obama shoots in but Barclay avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Obama shoots in but no luck this time.
Obama has his takedown stuffed
and Barclay counters with a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Barclay finds it's way through Obama's defenses.
Barclay lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barclay scores with a one two! Obama had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Barclay scores with a jab to the head.
Barclay works the jab nicely.
Obama takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Barclay scores with a head kick.
Obama has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Barclay buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Livingston Barclay is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barclay scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Barclay lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Obama on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nice jab there from Barclay.
Barclay chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Obama tries to clinch but Barclay moves out of range.
Barclay jabs Obama to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Barclay stuffs the takedown attempt from Obama. Obama gets slowly back to his feet.
Barclay lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Obama backs up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab, jab by Barclay - just one landing.
Barclay cracks a nice hook into Obama's ribs.
Obama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barclay.
Obama drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Barclay attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Barclay thows a left - swing and a miss!
TheRock Obama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Obama tries to move into range but Barclay moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Barclay jabs at Obama's body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Livingston Barclay showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Barclay, 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Livingston Barclay!
Livingston Barclay seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.