PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Barns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shaun Winnemayer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Barns
vs
Winnemayer

175 cm
26
265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

202 cm
27
275 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Barns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shaun Winnemayer!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winnemayer shoots in for a double leg but Barns sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Winnemayer feints and as Barns raises his hands in defense, Winnemayer changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
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.
Winnemayer wants to stand but Barns has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Barns keeping full guard, as Winnemayer tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barns can't keep his opponent in guard - Winnemayer advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Winnemayer is looking for a kimura here.
Barns is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winnemayer is looking to advance position but Barns won't allow it.
Barns trying to hold on to Winnemayer's head to control him but Winnemayer postures up.

Winnemayer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Winnemayer trying to pass the guard but Barns defending well.
Barns is trying to control but can't.
Barns wants to improve his position but Winnemayer is controlling well.

Winnemayer stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Barns to get to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Barns fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Winnemayer to the ground. Barns is now in Winnemayer's guard.
Winnemayer tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Winnemayer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barns landing some decent shots from guard.
Barns wants to control from the top but Winnemayer keeps moving.
We've been hearing good reports from Barns's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Barns distracts Winnemayer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Barns might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winnemayer wants to sweep but no luck.
Barns working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Barns postures up in Winnemayer's guard and throws a big left but Winnemayer blocks it.
Barns could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Winnemayer is looking for a triangle but Barns pushes his legs off easily.
Winnemayer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Winnemayer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barns is one step ahead there.
Barns trying to control but Winnemayer is working from the bottom.

Winnemayer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barns gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Barns working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barns connects with a couple of short punches.

Winnemayer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barns doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barns manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Winnemayer is looking for a triangle but Barns pushes his legs off easily.

Winnemayer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Barns has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Winnemayer looks winded!
Winnemayer keeping moving, preventing Barns from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Barns got a little sloppy there for a moment and Winnemayer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barns has managed to get both his arms back between Winnemayer's legs - danger averted.
Winnemayer looking for a sweep. Not yet Winnemayer, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shaun Winnemayer dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Winnemayer misses with a wild body shot.

Barns closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Winnemayer is trying to improve his position.

Barns looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Winnemayer tries to buck Barns off but Barns is having none of it.
Barns landing a few strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winnemayer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Barns wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Winnemayer explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!

Winnemayer shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Winnemayer showed some decent athleticism there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Winnemayer tries to pass to full mount but Barns defends it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barns wants to control but Winnemayer is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Winnemayer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Barns defends it well.
Winnemayer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barns knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Winnemayer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two 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.
Barns works his way to full guard. Good work.
Barns looking to hit a scissor sweep but Winnemayer is one step ahead there.
Winnemayer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barns is trying to keep Winnemayer in close.
Winnemayer wants to pass the guard but Barns is keeping the position.
Winnemayer slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Winnemayer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Barns has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barns gets back to half guard.
Shaun Winnemayer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Winnemayer moves into full mount! Barns won't be happy about that!
Winnemayer fails to take his opponent's back.
Barns is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Winnemayer looking to secure an arm triangle but Barns defends it well.
Barns is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barns regains half guard.
Barns wants to improve his position but Winnemayer is controlling well.
Barns is working hard here to advance position.

Winnemayer wants to work for an arm triangle but Barns is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Barns is looking for a sweep. Winnemayer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Winnemayer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barns is just riding it out for now. Winnemayer eventually gives up the hold.
Winnemayer is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shaun Winnemayer 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!

Barns scores with a takedown into Winnemayer's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winnemayer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Winnemayer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Barns is controlling him.

Winnemayer is looking for a triangle but Barns pushes his legs off easily.
Winnemayer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've been informed that Winnemayer has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

Barns got a little sloppy there for a moment and Winnemayer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barns has managed to get both his arms back between Winnemayer's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barns advances to half guard.
Barns seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Winnemayer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Barns working Winnemayer over with strikes.
Barns prevents Winnemayer from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Barns seems content to control.
Winnemayer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Barns's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Barns's back!

Winnemayer working for the choke.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Barns is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Winnemayer gets his way!

Winnemayer working for a choke but Barns reverses nicely into Winnemayer 's guard.
Barns won't allow Winnemayer to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barns is pushing down on Winnemayer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Winnemayer is fighting to maintain full guard but Barns has managed to sneak the leg through.
Barns performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Barns is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Barns lands with a punch from half guard.
Winnemayer wants to improve his position but Barns is controlling well.
Barns is trying to control the action in half guard but Winnemayer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Winnemayer is looking to improve his position.
Winnemayer tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Barns has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Winnemayer can't escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barns connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Barns raining down shots from the mount!
Winnemayer is desperately trying to improve his position but Barns has a good base and remains in mount.
Barns lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Winnemayer is trying desperately to improve position.
Barns lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Winnemayer hang on?
Barns prevents Winnemayer from getting the reversal.
Barns lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Winnemayer tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Barns is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Winnemayer to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Winnemayer shrugs it off.
Barns dominating with strikes here.
Winnemayer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Barns lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Winnemayer gets back to half guard.
Winnemayer tries to get to full guard but Barns has control of the leg.
Barns passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Winnemayer!
Winnemayer is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jack Barns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Winnemayer gets back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Barns showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Winnemayer 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shaun Winnemayer!