PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Trinidad Elliott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephen Barett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stephen Barett has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Elliott
vs
Barett

177 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

179 cm
22
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Trinidad Elliott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Stephen Barett!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Barett closes the distance and pushes Elliott back into the cage.
Barett prevents the takedown attempt.

Barett manages to break the clinch.

Barett closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Elliott did well to prevent Barett getting side control.
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.
Elliott taking some punishment here, with Barett in his half guard.
Barett controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Barett gets to his feet - back to striking we go!

Barett has closed the distance and engaged Elliott in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Barett has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Elliott uses from the top position.
Elliott trying to stand up but can't free himself from Barett's guard.

Elliott drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Barett dives on top into guard.
Barett landing some decent shots from guard.
Elliott is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barett's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Barett stands and steps away. Elliott gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elliott leaves Barett with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Barett fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Elliott rushes Barett and presses him up against the cage.
Barett goes for a takedown in the clinch but Elliott prevents it.
Trinidad Elliott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stephen Barett.

Barett pulls guard successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elliott trying to stand up but can't free himself from Barett's guard.
Barett wants to sweep here but Elliott controlling him for the moment.
Barett has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Barett has a closed guard, preventing Elliott from standing up.
Barett throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Barett trying to strike off his back.
Elliott has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Barett is proving hard to escape from.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Elliott trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Barett shoots in for a takedown but Elliott shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Elliott swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Elliott gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Barett.
Nice sprawl there from Elliott as Barett shoots in.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Barett is defended easily by Elliott.
Barett has his takedown stuffed
and Elliott counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barett misses with a combination
and Elliott counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stephen Barett dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Barett closes the distance and clinches.
Elliott tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Barett breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Barett drives through with a takedown into Elliott's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Elliott controls Barett momentarily but Barett frees himself.
Elliott looking for a sweep. Not yet Elliott, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Barett stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Barett shoots in but Elliott avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Barett closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Elliott did well to prevent Barett getting side control.
Barett is thwarting Elliott's attempts to control the position.

Barett is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Elliott is looking for a sweep. Barett is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barett is nestled in close to Elliott, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Barett in particular looking to stall.
Barett wants to pass the guard but Elliott is defending well.
Barett content to control rather than advance.

Elliott looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barett perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Barett throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Barett is controlling the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Barett shoots in but Elliott avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Barett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Elliott tries to keep at a distance but Barett has taken the fight into the clinch.

Barett manages to pull guard.

Barett is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Elliott is aware though and is defending well.
Barett bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Elliott's guard.

Barett is breathing heavily.
Barett throws an elbow that misses. Elliott uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Barett's guard. Nice move by Elliott!
Elliott postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barett pulls Elliott in close to prevent any damage.

Barett is working an open guard so Elliott takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Barett dives in and grabs Elliott's left leg, looking for a takedown. Elliott pushes down on Barett's head and hops out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stephen Barett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Elliott shoots for a double leg takedown but Barett sprawls well. He's pushed Elliott's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Barett dives in and grabs Elliott's left leg, looking for a takedown. Elliott pushes down on Barett's head and hops out.
Barett dives in and grabs Elliott's left leg, looking for a takedown. Elliott pushes down on Barett's head and hops out.
Barett misses with a takedown
and Elliott counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Barett thinking.
Trinidad Elliott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stephen Barett.
Barett swats away the attempt to clinch by Elliott.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elliott blocks a head kick by Barett.
Barett takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barett shoots for a double leg takedown but Elliott sprawls well. He's pushed Barett's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Elliott is defended easily by Barett.
Barett with a poor takedown
and Elliott counters with a stiff right hand.
A solid body kick from Elliott.

Barett closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Elliott holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Barett looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Barett works his way into full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elliott flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Stephen Barett has got the better of the ground game so far.
Elliott tries to lock up and control but Barett gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Barett trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Barett lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Elliott is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.

Barett moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Elliott has worked his arm free - good work by Elliott!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barett trying to control the action but Elliott is working from the bottom.
Barett tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

Barett looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Elliott is being controlled here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Barett wants to control for a moment but Elliott uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.

Elliott actively working from the bottom here.
Barett uses his free foot to push down on Elliott's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Elliott.
Trinidad Elliott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stephen Barett is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barett putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

And that's the end of the fight!
Stephen Barett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Barett 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stephen Barett!