PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Remy Musampha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Barnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Musampha
vs
Barnett

192 cm
20
242 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

183 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Remy Musampha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jimmy Barnett!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Musampha shoots in and gets a takedown into Barnett's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Barnett striking off his back but it's not causing Musampha any problems.
Barnett keeping moving, preventing Musampha from controlling successfully.
Barnett is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Barnett throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Barnett not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barnett has control of Musampha's left arm, preventing Musampha from doing any damage.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Musampha throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Barnett's waist but Barnett gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Musampha off to one side.
Barnett darts in looking for a takedown but Musampha gets double underhooks and turns Barnett into the cage.
Barnett has had enough of the clinch but Musampha keeps him there for the moment.
Barnett throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnett tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Musampha gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Musampha pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Musampha shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Barnett motions for Musampha to come forward. Barnett throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice sprawl there from Barnett as Musampha shoots in.
Barnett looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Remy Musampha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnett dives in for a single leg takedown but Musampha sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Musampha breaks the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Barnett. No joy for Musampha on that attempt.

Barnett is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Musampha's half guard.
Barnett thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Musampha's head.

Barnett moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Musampha.
Musampha is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnett controlling from side mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Barnett decides to stand back up.
Barnett shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Musampha counters with a straight right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnett wants to clinch up but Musampha keeps it at a distance.
Barnett shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Musampha as he jumps to the side.
Musampha staying out of range there.

Barnett shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Barnett controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Musampha is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Barnett is controlling him.
Barnett forces his way into half guard.
Musampha trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Barnett manages to pass to mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnett throws some wild stikes that Musampha manages to avoid easily.
Musampha blocking the ground and pound.
Barnett thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Barnett controlling from mount.
Barnett thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnett controlling the pace for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Barnett dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Barnett tries to clinch but Musampha moves out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Musampha - that will leave a mark!
Barnett tries to clinch up.
Barnett has his takedown stuffed

and Musampha counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Barnett is looking for a takedown.

Musampha lands a takedown into guard.
Musampha stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnett swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Barnett has his feet on Musampha's thighs here. He's pushed Musampha off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Musampha screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jimmy Barnett!