PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenzzi Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo Barklong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leo Barklong is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Lee
vs
Barklong

182 cm
18
243 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
26
250 lbs
1 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kenzzi Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Leo Barklong!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lee has taken the fight to the clinch.
Knees to the body from Barklong.
Barklong lands an elbow just above Lee 's eye.

It looks like Kenzzi Lee has been cut.

Barklong jumps into guard, dragging Lee to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barklong wants to stand up but Lee is controlling him.
Lee has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Barklong is proving hard to escape from.
Lee controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lee could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Barklong looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lee passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barklong desperately trying to maintain half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barklong is trying to maintain the position but Lee is very close to passing his half guard.
Lee controlling the pace.
Lee is thwarting Barklong's attempts to control the position.
Lee lands with a punch from half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Barklong can do anything to dispel that myth.
Barklong is trying is best to control the position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Barklong tries to get to full guard but Lee has control of the leg.
Lee seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lee tries to stand and escape but Barklong is controlling the position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Barklong gets caught flat footed, as Lee shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Barklong keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Lee not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Barklong utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Barklong working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lee would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lee controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Barklong clinches with his opponent.
Barklong content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Barklong tries to pull guard but Lee won't allow it.
Lee tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Barklong just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lee being controlled against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barklong avoids it.
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 Kenzzi Lee will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kenzzi Lee's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Barklong shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lee defends it nicely.
Lee swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barklong sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Barklong drops Lee with a beautiful combination! Lee stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Barklong is looking for the KO!

Lee is rocked!
Lee loads up on a big right hand but Barklong slips the punch.

Lee gets a double leg takedown into Barklong's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee preventing the sweep.
Barklong is trying to hold Lee in close to prevent damage but Lee has managed to pass into half guard.
Barklong is trying to maintain the position but Lee is very close to passing his half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Barklong is defending well.
Lee trying to advance position but Barklong counters by regaining guard.
Lee's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lee postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's two 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.

Barklong throws his legs up looking for a submission but Lee uses it to pass to side control.
Lee cracks Barklong with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Barklong sneaks back into half guard.
Barklong tries to get to full guard but Lee has control of the leg.
Lee trying to control from half guard but Barklong is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee trying to pass the guard but Barklong defending well.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Barklong tries to get to full guard but Lee has control of the leg.
Barklong is trying to maintain the position but Lee is very close to passing his half guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Barklong throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lee shoots in but no luck this time.

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.
Barklong closes the distance and clinches up with Lee, looking for a takedown. Barklong pushes Lee against the cage but Lee circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lee keeps the fight on the outside.
Barklong closes the distance and clinches up with Lee, looking for a takedown. Barklong pushes Lee against the cage but Lee circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kenzzi Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Barklong.
Lee throws a lazy head kick
and Barklong counters with a one-two to the body.

Lee feints and as Barklong raises his hands in defense, Lee changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Barklong wants to get back to his feet but Lee passes into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Barklong moves into full guard.
Barklong tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Leo Barklong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kenzzi Lee's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!

Barklong rushes Lee and presses him up against the cage.
Lee has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Barklong avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lee looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lee tries to score a body lock takedown but Barklong shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Barklong manages to break the clinch.
Barklong shoots in and drives through. Lee sprawls well.
Barklong shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lee defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barklong is looking to land body kicks.
Lee went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barklong swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Lee shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Barklong napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Barklong throws Lee to one side and escapes!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee tries to clinch up but Barklong circles away and keeps his distance.
Barklong is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

Barklong rushes Lee and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Barklong.
Barklong gets underhooks to prevent Lee's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenzzi Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barklong is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Barklong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Barklong closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Barklong lands in his opponent's guard.
Barklong stops Lee from standing up.
Barklong works over Lee with some ground and pound from guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barklong postures up in Lee's guard and throws a big left but Lee blocks it.
Lee looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Barklong puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Barklong takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Barklong missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Lee actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee is looking to control Barklong's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lee avoid being mounted?
Barklong tries to stand but can't do so whilst Lee controls his leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Barklong is trying to work for a kimura but Lee is defending well.
Barklong trying to control from half guard but Lee is working away.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Barklong displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lee.
Barklong flicks out a counter leg kick but Lee steps away.

Barklong throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lee tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Barklong is in Lee's guard.
Lee can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Barklong controls the pace.
Barklong wants to stand but Lee is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee looking for a sweep. Not yet Lee, not yet.
Barklong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lee keeping full guard, as Barklong tries to pass.

Barklong decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crunch! Barklong slams his shin into Lee's torso.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leo Barklong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Barklong has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leo Barklong!
Leo Barklong thanked the fans post fight for their support.