PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brady Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Goudeau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barnes's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Young Buck, TI, The Game, & Ludacris - Stomp. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Barnes
vs
Goudeau

170 cm
23
149 lbs
13 - 4 - 0

170 cm
21
155 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

The Empire Clothing and Laundry
AnonymouS

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brady Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mark Goudeau!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Goudeau. That snapped Barnes's head back.
Brady Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Goudeau lands.
Barnes connects with a high kick.
Barnes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Barnes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Goudeau to score with a decent uppercut.
Barnes ducks right into an uppercut from Goudeau.
Goudeau takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Goudeau shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barnes as he avoids it easily.
Barnes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Goudeau lands with a straight right. Barnes didn't see that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Goudeau lands a lovely overhand right.
Barnes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Goudeau looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barnes is fending him off so far but Goudeau persists. Nope, Barnes circles away and we're back to standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goudeau connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Barnes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Goudeau lands a nice shot that snaps Barnes's head back.
Goudeau 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.
Barnes throws a nice looking combination but Goudeau bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Goudeau throws a big shot that misses.
Barnes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Barnes misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Goudeau was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Goudeau walks into a stiff left hand from Barnes.
Barnes wants to land a leg kick but Goudeau is out of range.
Barnes throws a front kick that sends Goudeau stumbling back into the cage.
Goudeau throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goudeau misses with an uppercut. Barnes saw that one coming.
And Barnes counters with a quick kick to the body but Goudeau blocks it.
Barnes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Goudeau misses.
Goudeau jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Goudeau loads up on a big right hand but Barnes slips the punch.
Barnes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Goudeau shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barnes as he avoids it easily.
Brady Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Goudeau.
Barnes slaps away a takedown attempt from Goudeau, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Barnes thinks about countering with a body kick.
Barnes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnes slips a jab from Goudeau.
It looked like Barnes was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goudeau dives in and grabs Barnes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Barnes pushes down on Goudeau's head and hops out.
Barnes lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Barnes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice body kick from Barnes.
Goudeau throws a poor cross that misses
and Barnes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Goudeau.
A head kick misses from Barnes.
Goudeau misses with a hook.
Barnes swinging wildly here.
Goudeau looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes lands a front kick.
Nice takedown defense from Barnes. No joy for Goudeau on that attempt.
Barnes looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Goudeau defending well as Barnes loads up on a big left hand.
A slapping leg kick lands 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!
Goudeau lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Goudeau is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Barnes had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Barnes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Goudeau steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Barnes.
Barnes on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Brady Barnes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Goudeau looks to land a right hand but Barnes moved out of range.
Barnes lands with a slapping head kick.
Barnes lands a nice looking kick to the body. Goudeau takes a step back to recover.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Brady Barnes will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Goudeau throws a good cross that connects.
Goudeau shoots in for a takedown but Barnes shows good takedown defense.
Goudeau pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barnes is looking to counter punch.
Goudeau is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barnes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Barnes throws a quick counter head kick but Goudeau was just out of range.
Barnes throws a push kick but Goudeau slaps the foot to one side.
Barnes connects with a crisp jab.
Barnes lands a leg kick that knocks Goudeau off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Barnes.
A good leg kick by Barnes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Goudeau darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Goudeau.
Goudeau fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Brady Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Goudeau.
Goudeau throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barnes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Goudeau avoids the head kick by Barnes.
Goudeau feints the counter takedown.
Goudeau misses with an uppercut
and Barnes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Goudeau tries to score a power double leg takedown but Barnes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Goudeau somewhat.
Barnes throws a lazy right hand but Goudeau sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Goudeau steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Barnes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Goudeau.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Goudeau is out of range and Barnes settles back down.
Barnes scores with a jab to the body.
Barnes misses with an attempted mid kick.
Barnes lands with an overhand left.
Goudeau tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Barnes defends well and Goudeau ends up having to push Barnes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Goudeau connects with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnes misses with the body kick

and Goudeau counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Goudeau seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barnes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Goudeau is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Goudeau is keen to just control but Barnes is a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Goudeau is working for a kimura but Barnes is defending it quite comfortably.
Barnes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Goudeau trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Goudeau drops back looking for a leg! Barnes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Barnes manages to kick Goudeau off! Goudeau jumps back into Barnes's guard.
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet.
Barnes is trying to keep Goudeau in close.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Goudeau passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Goudeau thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Barnes is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Brady Barnes will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Barnes tries to land a front kick but Goudeau steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Barnes blocks a jab.
Goudeau scores with a jab to the jaw.
Barnes misses with a double jab.
Goudeau might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Barnes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Goudeau stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Barnes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Barnes 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 Goudeau has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Goudeau and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Goudeau with that takedown attempt.
Goudeau keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barnes tried to score with a low kick but Goudeau checks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Goudeau blocks a head kick by Barnes.
Barnes lands with a thumping leg kick.
Goudeau tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Barnes defends well and Goudeau ends up having to push Barnes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Barnes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barnes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barnes throws a head kick but Goudeau moves out of range.
Barnes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Barnes lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Goudeau's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Barnes lands a nice looking body kick.
Mark Goudeau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goudeau getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goudeau shoots in for a double leg but Barnes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Brady Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Goudeau.
Barnes catches Goudeau with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Goudeau fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Barnes looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Goudeau takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barnes lands a nice looking body kick.
Brady Barnes is winning the standup battle so far.
Barnes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Barnes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Goudeau's calf.
Barnes lands a nice looking kick to the body. Goudeau takes a step back to recover.
Barnes takes one to the chin there.
Nice body kick from Barnes.
Goudeau misses with a lunging right hand
and Barnes counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Barnes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barnes throws a sloppy head kick and Goudeau moves out of range easily.
Goudeau throws a lazy uppercut
and Barnes counters with a nice kick to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goudeau paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Barnes misses with a kick to the body.
Barnes throws a lazy head kick
and Goudeau counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Goudeau steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Barnes.
Barnes staying out of range there.
Goudeau avoids a kick to the body.
Barnes lands a front kick.
Goudeau fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Goudeau chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barnes can pounce on him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brady Barnes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Barnes, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brady Barnes!
Brady Barnes very nearly forgot to thank The Empire Clothing and Laundry amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.