PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kain Saint (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clifton Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saint comes to the cage accompanied by Be Aggresive by Faith No More. This should be a great matchup!

Saint
vs
Barnes

188 cm
35
210 lbs
32 - 16 - 0

190 cm
30
210 lbs
16 - 10 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
Good gas tank

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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 32 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Kain Saint!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Clifton Barnes!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes just misses with a punch to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Saint has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Some wild striking there from Saint.
Saint misses with a jab, cross combination.
Saint tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barnes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Saint goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Saint showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barnes.
Barnes throws a chopping leg kick but Saint manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Barnes loads up on a big right hand but Saint slips the punch.
A left lands for Barnes.
Saint throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Saint jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes swings widly with a right hand

and Saint counters with a single leg into guard. Barnes didn't expect that.
Saint keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Barnes's head.
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Saint is one step ahead there.
Barnes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barnes has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Saint trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saint is looking to work some ground and pound but Barnes has wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saint loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Saint slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Saint preventing the sweep.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saint working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Saint is one step ahead there.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Barnes takes a swing at Saint's ribcage but misses.

Saint throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Barnes tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Saint is in Barnes's guard.
Saint showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes is trying to keep Saint in close.
Saint stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnes is looking to stand up but Saint isn't so interested in that idea.
Barnes being controlled here, momentarily.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Barnes avoids the head kick by Saint.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saint connects with a high kick.
Barnes throws a leg kick that misses.

Saint drives through with a takedown into Barnes's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Saint trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saint throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barnes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Saint won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.
Saint postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saint with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saint trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kain Saint dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Saint looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Saint misses with a wild body shot.

Saint rushes Barnes and presses him up against the cage.
Barnes prevents the takedown attempt.
Saint wants a takedown.
Saint is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kain Saint. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Saint blocks it with crossed arms.
Saint tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Barnes smiles and moves away.
Barnes swings for the body but Saint moves out of range.
Barnes slips a jab and a cross from Saint.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint misses with a head kick.
Barnes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jab, jab by Barnes - just one landing.
Barnes takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?

Saint has taken the fight to the clinch.
Barnes misses with some punches.
Barnes is looking to break free of the clinch but Saint has double underhooks.
Saint has Barnes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Barnes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Saint tries to score a body lock takedown but Barnes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Barnes is pressed up against the cage. Saint has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Barnes down to the mat. Barnes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Barnes lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Saint backs up against the cage.
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 lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barnes thuds his right hand into Saint's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes circles away from the clinch attempt.

Saint clinches with his opponent.
Barnes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Saint has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Barnes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Barnes lands a good knee to the midsection. Saint won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barnes landing knees to the head.
Barnes throws an elbow that misses.
Saint is trying to pull guard but Barnes has him pressed against the cage.
Saint is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Saint goes for a takedown in the clinch but Barnes prevents it.
Saint is trying to drag Barnes to the mat but Barnes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Saint drops down looking for an ankle pick but Barnes pulls his leg out and moves away.
Saint slips a jab and a cross from Barnes.
Clifton Barnes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Saint shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Barnes napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Saint working away.
Barnes tries to improve position but can't.
Kain Saint overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Saint tries to score with some ground and pound. Barnes controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Barnes sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Barnes is trying to stand back up but Saint is controlling him

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saint has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Saint has hold of Barnes's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Barnes manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Saint avoids the attempt from Barnes to control.
Saint tries to control but Barnes wriggling away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Poor strikes thrown by Saint there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clifton Barnes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Barnes lands a leg kick that knocks Saint off balance momentarily.
Saint fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Saint.
Barnes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Clifton Barnes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barnes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kain Saint is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barnes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Saint.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barnes.
Saint displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barnes throws out the jab.
Sloppy strikes from Saint. Those never looked like landing.
Barnes throws a poor cross that misses
and Saint makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Saint takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint looks to land a combination but Barnes avoids it well.
Saint fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Barnes thuds a left hand into Saint's body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barnes misses with a head kick.
Barnes scores with a nice right hand.
Barnes just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Barnes.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Saint, right into the meat.
Barnes throws an overhand right that lands on Saint's shoulder, as Saint tries to avoid the shot.
Barnes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes misses the shot to the body.

Saint moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saint is working for takedown but Barnes is calmly controlling the position for now.
Barnes tries to land knees in the clinch but Saint avoids the damage to the body.
Barnes is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kain Saint. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnes is pressed up against the cage. Saint has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Barnes down to the mat. Barnes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Saint darts in and clinches Barnes up against the cage.
Saint drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Barnes gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Saint wants a takedown.
Barnes tries to land a knee to the head but Saint blocks with his arms.

Barnes breaks the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Barnes misses with a double jab.
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
Barnes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Saint's sensitive parts.
Barnes avoids the head kick by Saint.
Saint misses with a body kick.
Barnes lands with a thumping leg kick.
Saint takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barnes misses with a low kick as Saint jumps back.
Barnes throws a leg kick that is checked
and Saint connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Barnes misses.
Saint is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Barnes lands a right hook to the body.
Barnes loads up on a big right hand but Saint slips the punch.
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!
Saint on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Barnes connects with a leg kick. Saint looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Barnes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Saint checks a leg kick nicely.
Saint swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Saint tries a head kick but it misses.
Barnes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barnes lands a nice hook to Saint's body. Saint takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Clifton Barnes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Barnes 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clifton Barnes!
A very excited looking Clifton Barnes made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Kain Saint stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll come back a better fighter, better person. Thank you all for coming out and supporting me'.