PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Knatte Grep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Avon Barksdale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barksdale has chosen Three Six Mafia - Its A Fight as his entrance music. 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.

Grep
vs
Barksdale

178 cm
32
180 lbs
18 - 7 - 0

185 cm
32
188 lbs
16 - 11 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Knatte Grep!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Avon Barksdale!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Barksdale.
Barksdale dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Grep. That did some damage!
Grep takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Barksdale throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barksdale shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The fighters circling - Grep throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barksdale lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd cheers as Grep lands an impressive looking overhand right. Barksdale doesn't seem phased though.
Barksdale chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Barksdale is looking to score with low kicks.
Avon Barksdale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grep throws a leg kick which misses Barksdale's front leg but catches the back leg as Barksdale tries to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barksdale lands an overhand right.
Barksdale tries a head kick but it misses.
Barksdale throws a low kick but Grep moves out of range easily.
Barksdale misses with a low kick.
Barksdale lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barksdale looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Barksdale does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Barksdale.
Barksdale misses with a head kick.
Grep walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Barksdale checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Grep checks the leg kick nicely there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Grep.
An inside leg kick lands from Barksdale.
Grep thows a leg kick but Barksdale checks it
and Barksdale counters with a nice body kick.
Barksdale has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Barksdale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grep was well out of range. Poor timing from Barksdale.
Grep scores with a kick to the midsection.
Grep tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Grep moves out of range as Barksdale throws a body kick.
Barksdale throws a sloppy head kick and Grep moves out of range easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grep buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Barksdale moves into range and clinches up with Grep.
Barksdale looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Barksdale is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Barksdale lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Barksdale misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Grep.
Grep misses with a body punch.
Barksdale pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Barksdale is leaning against Grep and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Barksdale lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grep backwards.
Barksdale with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Barksdale utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Barksdale throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Barksdale lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Grep avoids the elbow strike from Barksdale, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Grep backwards.
Barksdale lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Barksdale is working Grep over against the cage.
Grep tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barksdale's elbow.
Grep avoids a wild elbow strike from Barksdale.
Barksdale lands a nice knee to the body.
Grep misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grep fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grep misses with a punch on the inside.
Grep lands a body shot in the clinch.
Grep fails to pull guard.
Barksdale tries to land knees in the clinch but Grep avoids the damage to the body.
Barksdale putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Grep in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Grep tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barksdale's elbow.
Nice elbow from Barksdale.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barksdale looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Barksdale looks to throw an elbow but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale scores with a shot to the side of Grep's head.
Grep lands a hook that snaps the head of Barksdale backwards.
Barksdale lands an elbow just above Grep 's eye.
Grep blocks an elbow strike.
Barksdale pushes Grep back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barksdale throws an elbow but it misses.
Barksdale throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Greps head.
Grep managing to block the knees to the body from Barksdale.
Barksdale pushes off an throws an elbow but Grep leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Barksdale lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Barksdale obliges.
Grep swings wildly with an uppercut but Barksdale uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grep lands a body punch.
Grep avoiding damage as Barksdale throws knees to the body.
Barksdale lands an elbow that stopped Grep in his tracks for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Avon Barksdale dominated that round.
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.

Good work by Grep as he checks the leg kick.
Barksdale steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grep.
Grep misses the jab.
Barksdale throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Barksdale throws a low kick but it's checked well by Grep.
Barksdale throws a front kick aimed at Grep's knee but Grep avoids it well.
Barksdale uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Grep tries to score a power double leg takedown but Barksdale sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Grep somewhat.
Barksdale keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grep.
Grep getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Grep does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Avon Barksdale seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barksdale thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Grep if he has to take too many more of those.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grep has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barksdale.
Barksdale throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barksdale throws out a leg kick but Grep moves out of range and Barksdale only half commits.
Barksdale walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Grep checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That kick from Barksdale tenderised Grep's leg. Grep is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barksdale misses with a kick to the body

and Grep counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Barksdale manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Grep manages to get himself to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barksdale slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Grep looking for a guillotine here but Barksdale defends easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barksdale slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale advances to half guard.
Barksdale controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grep gets full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Barksdale is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Barksdale wants to control from the top but Grep keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Avon Barksdale wasn't active enough on the ground.
Barksdale looks to throw the jab but Grep is out of range.
Barksdale lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

Grep manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Barksdale on his heels. He'll look to pass Barksdale's guard now, I'm sure.
Barksdale seems keen to control Grep's posture.
Grep stops Barksdale from standing up.
Barksdale is adopting a defensive guard.
Grep is looking to work some ground and pound but Barksdale has wrist control.
Barksdale 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.
Barksdale pulls Grep in close to prevent any damage.

Avon Barksdale has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Grep thows a body shot but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grep gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barksdale. That's going to slow Grep down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barksdale looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Barksdale throws a leg kick but Grep checks it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Barksdale lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Grep has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Grep and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Barksdale throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Grep's head.
Barksdale swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick from Barksdale misses.
Grep ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barksdale moves away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Barksdale.
Nice shot by Grep.
Grep tries to work over Barksdale's front leg with a kick but Barksdale checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Avon Barksdale showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

A low kick from Barksdale is predictable there

and Grep counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Barksdale pulls Grep in to control the position.
Grep chips away with some ground and pound.
Barksdale looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grep is one step ahead there.
Grep tries to free his leg and advance position but Barksdale is retaining full guard.
Barksdale has momentary wrist control but Grep slips an elbow through the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barksdale is trying to keep Grep in close.
Grep stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barksdale swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barksdale wants to stand and escape but Grep is having none of it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Barksdale 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.
Barksdale pulls Grep in close to prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grep scoring with some ground and pound.
Grep trying to control the position from guard on top but Barksdale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grep postures up.
Barksdale pulls Grep in to control the position.
Knatte Grep overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Avon Barksdale.
Nice body kick from Barksdale.
Barksdale throws a leg kick which misses Grep's front leg but catches the back leg as Grep tries to avoid it.
Barksdale throws a leg kick

and Grep counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Grep.
Barksdale wants to sweep but no luck.

Grep postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Barksdale is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Grep, into his guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grep looking for a sweep. Not yet Grep, not yet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Grep working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barksdale doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barksdale manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Barksdale trying to control but Grep is working from the bottom.
Grep looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barksdale is one step ahead there.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Avon Barksdale was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Barksdale connects with a leg kick. Grep looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Grep takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Barksdale lands a front kick.
Barksdale buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Barksdale throws a hook but Grep blocks it.
Barksdale lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Grep throws an off balance right hand

and Barksdale counters by clinching up.
Avon Barksdale is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Grep softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Barksdale looking to throw knees to the head but Grep is blocking nicely.
Grep wants to break free but Barksdale has control.
Barksdale missing with knees to the body.
Grep blocks an uppercut.
Barksdale missing with knees to the body.
Grep blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knatte Grep has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grep changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Barksdale fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Barksdale misses the shot to the body.
Barksdale pivots, looking for a leg kick but Grep is out of range and Barksdale settles back down.
Barksdale lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Barksdale, right into the meat.
Barksdale throws a hook to the side of Grep's head but Grep sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barksdale changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Barksdale misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barksdale throws a half hearted mid kick.
Barksdale is looking to clinch.
Barksdale clobbers Grep with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Avon Barksdale.
I've got Barksdale winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

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