PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rashad Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kimo Ovaska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Barnes
vs
Ovaska

183 cm
19
210 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

195 cm
19
217 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rashad Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kimo Ovaska!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ovaska tries to work over Barnes's front leg with a kick but Barnes checks it.
An inside leg kick from Ovaska misses.
Kimo Ovaska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Ovaska.
A combination from Ovaska does no damage.
Ovaska misses with a wild combination.
Nice defenses there by Ovaska.
Barnes is looking to clinch.
Barnes doesn't manage to clinch there - Ovaska circles away.
Barnes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ovaska misses the shot to the body.
Ovaska attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ovaska throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Barnes checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ovaska throws a nice looking combination but Barnes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ovaska takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ovaska looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ovaska throws a lazy right hand but Barnes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good leg kick by Barnes there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Barnes lands a nice looking body shot.
Ovaska throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ovaska throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ovaska falls off balance throwing a combination

and Barnes counters by clinching up.
Barnes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ovaska blocks it with crossed arms.
Barnes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ovaska drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Barnes gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Barnes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Barnes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barnes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ovaska wants a takedown but no success here.
Ovaska is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barnes is defending well for now.
Barnes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Barnes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barnes lands a nice shot to the body.
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!
Barnes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ovaska avoids it.
A nice left hand lands by Barnes.
Barnes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ovaska goes for a takedown attempt but Barnes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rashad Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kimo Ovaska.
Ovaska stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barnes.
A punch combination from Ovaska misses.
Barnes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barnes tries to clinch there but Ovaska circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes lands a leg kick that knocks Ovaska off balance momentarily.
Barnes blocks a leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Ovaska.

It looks like Rashad Barnes has been cut.
Barnes looks to land a right hand but Ovaska moved out of range.
Barnes wants to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes tests Ovaska's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barnes tries to clinch there but Ovaska circles away.
Barnes needs to keep his hands up - Ovaska had a free shot at his head there.
Ovaska scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ovaska misses with a combination

and Barnes counters by moving into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ovaska.
Barnes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ovaska wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Barnes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Ovaska jumps guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ovaska looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ovaska can do anything to dispel that myth.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Ovaska keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ovaska seems keen to control Barnes's posture.
Barnes is pushing down on Ovaska's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ovaska is fighting to maintain full guard but Barnes has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kimo Ovaska dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rashad Barnes's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Nice jab there from Barnes.
Ovaska lands the left hand.
Kimo Ovaska is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ovaska misses with a double jab.
Barnes throws a looping overhand right but Ovaska ducks down to avoid it.
Ovaska throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ovaska takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ovaska dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barnes. That did some damage!
Barnes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ovaska.
Ovaska throws a series of punches but Barnes avoids them all with ease.
Barnes moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice straight punches there by Ovaska. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ovaska.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes tries to clinch but Ovaska moves out of range.
Ovaska slips under a jab.
Barnes tries to close the distance and clinch but Ovaska swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Barnes rushes Ovaska and presses him up against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ovaska breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barnes checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Barnes scores with a head kick. Ovaska tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ovaska throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Barnes holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ovaska tries to pull guard but Barnes forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Barnes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Barnes looking to throw knees to the head but Ovaska is blocking nicely.
Ovaska is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Barnes is defending well.
Barnes lands a knee to the body.
Barnes dodges an elbow strike from Ovaska.
Ovaska tries to pull guard but Barnes forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Rashad Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kimo Ovaska.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ovaska.
Barnes tries a knee to the head but Ovaska blocks it.
Barnes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barnes misses with a punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ovaska is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Barnes gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Barnes is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ovaska is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ovaska wants to get back to striking at distance but Barnes won't allow it.
Barnes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barnes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rashad Barnes has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Barnes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ovaska.
Barnes prevents Ovaska from breaking the clinch.
Barnes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ovaska is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Barnes missing with knees to the body.
Barnes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ovaska has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Barnes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ovaska tries to pull guard but Barnes holds him up against the ropes and eventually Ovaska drops back down to his feet.
Barnes swings wildly with an uppercut but Ovaska uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ovaska escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kimo Ovaska seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barnes misses with a wild combination.
Ovaska throws a jab but it's blocked by Barnes.
Barnes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jab, jab by Ovaska - just one landing.

Rashad Barnes's cut is getting worse.
Ovaska throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Barnes on the side of the head.
Barnes slips a straight right by Ovaska.
Barnes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
Ovaska walks forward, straight into a front kick from Barnes.

Barnes has managed to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ovaska has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Barnes looking to throw knees to the head but Ovaska is blocking nicely.
Ovaska is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Barnes gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Barnes throws a punch but it's blocked by Ovaska.
Barnes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Barnes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ovaska.

Ovaska pulls Barnes into guard.
Barnes trying to control but Ovaska is working from the bottom.
Ovaska has a closed guard, preventing Barnes from standing up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Ovaska is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kimo Ovaska will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Rashad Barnes's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

A slow jab from Ovaska misses its intended target.
Barnes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ovaska throws a series of punches but Barnes moves out of range.
Ovaska scoring well with a low kick there.
Ovaska throws a right hand that Barnes ducks under and follows up with a left that Barnes also avoids with ease.
Barnes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnes digs a good body shot into Ovaska's ribs.
Ovaska misses with a low kick.
Barnes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ovaska's head.
A good leg kick by Barnes.
No joy there for Ovaska, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barnes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Barnes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ovaska sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes throws a body punch but Ovaska moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes tries to close the distance and clinch but Ovaska swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barnes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ovaska throws a leg kick that misses.
Barnes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ovaska swinging wildly here.
Barnes misses with an uppercut.
Barnes lands with a cross.
Ovaska throws a leg kick that misses.
Ovaska lands with a straight right. Barnes didn't see that one coming.

Rashad Barnes's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Barnes throws a hook but Ovaska blocks it.
Barnes connects with a solid leg kick.
Ovaska throws a series of punches but Barnes moves out of range.
Ovaska takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Ovaska does no damage.
Barnes throws a series of punches but Ovaska avoids them all with ease.
Ovaska slips a straight right by Barnes.
Barnes misses with a wild body shot.
Ovaska misses with a series of wild punches.

Barnes closes the distance and clinches.
Ovaska tries to score a body lock takedown but Barnes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barnes.
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!
Ovaska is trying to pull guard but Barnes turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Barnes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Barnes misses with a punch on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Barnes obliges.
Barnes misses with some punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ovaska blocking some punches.
Barnes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ovaska tries to pull guard but Barnes forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Rashad Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kimo Ovaska.
Barnes has Ovaska pressed against the ropes, preventing Ovaska from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Barnes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barnes.
Barnes looking to throw knees to the head but Ovaska is blocking nicely.
Barnes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barnes tries to work over Ovaska's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kimo Ovaska is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Barnes misses with a punch on the inside.
Barnes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ovaska blocks it with crossed arms.
Barnes misses with a body punch.
Barnes misses with a knee strike.
Barnes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ovaska has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Barnes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ovaska.
Barnes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ovaska avoiding damage as Barnes throws knees to the body.
Barnes tries a knee to the head but Ovaska blocks it.

Ovaska breaks from the clinch.
Barnes misses with a hook. Ovaska ducked under it nicely.
A cross from Ovaska lands.
Ovaska misses with the combination.
Ovaska bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barnes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ovaska sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rashad Barnes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A shot to the liver by Ovaska. Beautiful body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rashad Barnes.
I think Ovaska has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kimo Ovaska!