PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jermaine Barksdale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Huey Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Barksdale might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Drop The World- Lil Wayne ft. Eminem. Freeman is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Judo Flip. On his way into the cage it seems that Jermaine Barksdale has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jermaine Barksdale seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Barksdale
vs
Freeman

190 cm
29
218 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

190 cm
27
215 lbs
15 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jermaine Barksdale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Huey Freeman!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Steve Erwin and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Freeman scores with a takedown into Barksdale's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Freeman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barksdale is keeping the position for now.
Freeman preventing the sweep.
Barksdale managing to control the position.
Freeman trying to control but Barksdale is working from the bottom.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Huey Freeman wasn't active enough on the ground.
A punch combination from Freeman misses.
Freeman misses with a two punch combination.
Barksdale will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Barksdale connects with a jab.
Barksdale misses with a looping right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Freeman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jermaine Barksdale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barksdale slips under a jab from Freeman.
Freeman closes the distance and clinches up with Barksdale, looking for a takedown. Freeman pushes Barksdale against the cage but Barksdale circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Barksdale throws an overhand right that lands on Freeman's shoulder, as Freeman tries to avoid the shot.
Barksdale fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Freeman.
Barksdale throws a quick inside leg kick.
Freeman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Barksdale looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barksdale looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barksdale's corner calls for a 1-2. Barksdale obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Barksdale connects with a high kick.

It looks like Huey Freeman has been cut.
Barksdale pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barksdale keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Freeman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barksdale manages to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freeman feints a jab promting Barksdale to slip. Freeman then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Barksdale slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Freeman misses with an uppercut.
Barksdale swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barksdale throws a jab but it's blocked by Freeman.
Barksdale throws a shot to the body.
Freeman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barksdale throws a one two combo.
Jermaine Barksdale is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barksdale looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Freeman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Freeman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Barksdale.
Barksdale tries to score with a low kick but Freeman moves his leg out of the way.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Barksdale throws a sloppy head kick and Freeman moves out of range easily.
Freeman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barksdale circles away quickly and effectively.
Freeman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Barksdale listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Barksdale lands a leg kick that knocks Freeman off balance momentarily.
Freeman looks to score with a jab to the body but Barksdale is just out of range.
No joy there for Freeman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barksdale slaps away a takedown attempt from Freeman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jermaine Barksdale has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Huey Freeman.
Barksdale throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barksdale scores with the left hand. Freeman knows he should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slapping leg kick lands for Barksdale.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freeman tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Barksdale moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Freeman looks winded!
A nice leg kick lands there from Barksdale.
Barksdale avoids the body shot from Freeman.
Barksdale throws a head kick but Freeman moves out of range.
Barksdale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Freeman was well out of range. Poor timing from Barksdale.
Freeman on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Barksdale throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barksdale's jab looks to have found its range, popping Freeman under the eye.
Barksdale throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Barksdale enables Freeman to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Barksdale manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Freeman won't allow Barksdale to sweep him here.
Barksdale is pulling down on Freeman's head to control his posture.
Barksdale tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jermaine Barksdale dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Huey Freeman's cut.
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.

A jab from Barksdale misses.
Barksdale gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Barksdale scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barksdale with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Barksdale throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barksdale tests Freeman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A shot to the liver by Barksdale. Beautiful body shot.
Freeman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Freeman bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Freeman working away.
Barksdale is looking for a sweep.
Barksdale sneaks back into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barksdale is trying to get back to full guard.
My spies in The Gym inform me that Freeman has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Freeman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Barksdale keeping hold of Freeman's head, controlling as best he can.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Freeman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Barksdale wants to get back to full guard.
Barksdale is working hard here to advance position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Barksdale is trying to maintain the position but Freeman is very close to passing his half guard.

Freeman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Freeman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barksdale is just riding it out for now. Freeman eventually gives up the hold.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale won't allow Freeman to pass to mount.

Freeman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Barksdale has managed to free his arm - good work.
Barksdale is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Freeman can do to turn this around?
Freeman prevents Barksdale from improving his position.
Freeman wants to control but Barksdale is keeping him busy.
Barksdale tries to roll over but Freeman keeps him under control.
Barksdale wants to control but Freeman is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Freeman is looking for a kimura here.
Barksdale manages to get to full guard.
Freeman passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Barksdale sneaks back into half guard.

Freeman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Barksdale doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Freeman.
Barksdale slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Freeman looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barksdale is on top in guard.
Barksdale stands up over Freeman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Barksdale trying to control the position from guard on top but Freeman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barksdale chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Barksdale's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Freeman working for a triangle but Barksdale defends it easily.
Barksdale missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Freeman is looking for a triangle but Barksdale pushes his legs off easily.

Freeman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Freeman is breathing heavily.
Barksdale working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jermaine Barksdale dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Huey Freeman's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

A left lands for Barksdale.
Freeman takes a swing at Barksdale's ribcage but misses.
Barksdale throws a good cross that connects.
Barksdale misses with a wild body shot.
Barksdale digs a good body shot into Freeman's ribs.
Freeman lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Freeman.
Barksdale connects with a solid leg kick.
Freeman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Barksdale throws a shot from downtown. Freeman moves away and avoids it.
Freeman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
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!
Freeman looks to throw the jab but Barksdale is out of range.
Barksdale ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Barksdale chopping away at his opponent's legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barksdale throws a right and a left that Freeman avoids nicely.
Barksdale stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Freeman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barksdale turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barksdale.
Freeman moves forwards but Barksdale connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Barksdale misses with a looping right.

Barksdale lands a big head kick that sends Freeman tumbling to the mat! Barksdale takes a step backwards and waves Freeman back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Freeman is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Freeman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Freeman is still on wobbly legs! Can Barksdale finish him?

That has opened up Huey Freeman's cut even more.
Barksdale scores with a sloppy right hand. Freeman should have avoided that one.
Are you kidding me?! Barksdale ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Freeman clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jermaine Barksdale!
A relieved looking Jermaine Barksdale thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.