PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mr White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Barnham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

White
vs
Barnham

184 cm
25
199 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

196 cm
28
216 lbs
11 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mr White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ben Barnham!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
White misses with a looping left.
White shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barnham as he avoids it easily.
White walks into a jab.
Barnham feints and then cracks White's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow White down.
Barnham throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
White blocks a leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from White.
That kick from Barnham tenderised White's leg. White is trying to keep his angry face on.
White shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barnham defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr White. That's going to take a lot out of him.
White swings widly with a right hand
and Barnham makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Barnham!

It looks like Mr White has been cut.
Barnham misses with a body shot.
Barnham throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

White scores with a takedown into Barnham's guard.
Barnham controls White momentarily but White frees himself.
Barnham wants to stand but White is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
White looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
White lands a couple of decent looking shots.
White wants to pass the guard but Barnham is keeping the position.
White working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barnham avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barnham preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
White advances position into side control!
Barnham manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Barnham wants to take a breather but White is having none of it.
White works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
White is controlling Barnham's posture.
Barnham is working White over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Barnham forces his way into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
White wants to improve his position but Barnham is controlling well.
Barnham wants to get back to his feet.
White trying to control from the bottom.
Barnham scoring with strikes to the body and head.
White moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Barnham won't allow White to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnham lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Barnham lands a couple of elbows.
White throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
White might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Barnham preventing the sweep.
Barnham with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

White is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barnham is aware though and is defending well.
Barnham landing some decent shots from guard.
Barnham postures up.
White looking for a sweep. Not yet White, not yet.
Barnham throwing strikes but missing.
White keeping moving, preventing Barnham from controlling successfully.
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!
Barnham is stalling in the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
White looking to control.
Barnham preventing the sweep.
White is trying to control the position but Barnham postures up.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barnham. That's going to slow White down.
Mr White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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Barnham lands with a thumping leg kick.
White shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Barnham sprawls well. Barnham wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. White gets slowly back to his feet.
White is breathing heavily.

Barnham drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Barnham moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barnham tries to advance to mount but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Barnham dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mr White's cut.
That's time! White's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

White is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barnham sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Barnham leaves White with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown by White or perhaps it was just good defense by Barnham which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr White. That's going to take a lot out of him.
White chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barnham can pounce on him.
White shoots in for a takedown but Barnham shows good takedown defense.
White shoots in looking for a takedown but Barnham manages to keep the fight standing, pushing White's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Barnham lands with a nice body punch.
Barnham turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
White shoots in for a takedown but Barnham shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Barnham throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
White takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
White takes one to the side of the head.
Barnham throws a combination. White tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Barnham looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Barnham forces his way into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
White has hold of Barnham's hands but Barnham slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Barnham is looking to take a break and control but White is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barnham looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
White avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barnham.
White is staying active underneath Barnham, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Barnham prevents White from improving his position.
Barnham takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Barnham working the head and body with strikes.
White gets back to full guard.
Barnham's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Barnham trying to control but White is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnham distracts White with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

White looking for a guillotine here but Barnham defends easily.
Barnham trying to control the position from guard on top but White is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
White wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnham forces his way into half guard.
Barnham not landing any meaningful shots this time.
White is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnham trying to pass the guard but White defending well.
Barnham looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnham missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
White preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Barnham uses his free foot to push down on White's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for White.
Barnham lands with some strikes.
Barnham looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
White in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

White is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnham cracks White with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Oh White is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barnham prevents White from getting the reversal.
White is working hard here to advance position.
Barnham postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! White is out cold - huge knockout for Barnham!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ben Barnham!
After the big win, Ben Barnham made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors CEC Nutrition Q160 *Christmas Sale* and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.