PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Buddy Barnett (ranked 6550 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zerk Manboy (ranked 6704 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Barnett might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Fight to Survive. Zerk Manboy has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Buddy Barnett's chin.

Barnett
vs
Manboy

180 cm
18
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
24
193 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

IniTech Nutrition
Helsinki Xtreme Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Buddy Barnett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zerk Manboy!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manboy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Barnett staying out of range there.
Manboy avoids the head kick by Barnett.

Barnett takes the fight into the clinch.
Manboy prevents a takedown attempt there.
Manboy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Barnett wants a takedown but no success here.
Barnett wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Manboy tries to pull guard but Barnett forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Barnett is trying to trip Manboy. He has hold of a leg but Manboy is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Barnett persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Barnett tries to stand but Manboy is controlling from the bottom.
Manboy is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnett not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Barnett wants to control from the top but Manboy keeps moving.
Barnett in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Barnett throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Manboy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Manboy is trying to keep Barnett in close.

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

Barnett gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
I was talking to Barnett's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

Barnett has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Manboy regains guard immediately.
Manboy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Barnett drops back looking for a leg! Manboy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Manboy manages to kick Barnett off! Barnett jumps back into Manboy's guard.
Manboy has momentary wrist control but Barnett slips an elbow through the middle.
Manboy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barnett.
Barnett throwing strikes but missing.

Barnett is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnett missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barnett is pushing down on Manboy's leg trying to pass to half guard. Manboy is fighting to maintain full guard but Barnett has managed to sneak the leg through.
Barnett missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Manboy trying to get back to full guard but Barnett takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!

Barnett working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Barnett throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnett looking to control but Manboy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Barnett jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Manboy manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Barnett throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Barnett working away.
Sloppy strikes there by Barnett.
Barnett throws a strike aimed at the side of Manboy's head but Manboy avoids it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barnett throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Barnett misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Barnett throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buddy Barnett dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Barnett takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Manboy lands a two punch combo.

Manboy tries to sprawl but Barnett drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Manboy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barnett.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnett sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Manboy defending well though.
Barnett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Manboy can do to turn this around?
Manboy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barnett.
Manboy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Manboy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barnett.
Manboy is looking to improve his position.
Barnett throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Barnett sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Manboy defending well though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manboy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barnett.
Barnett throwing shots but Manboy is blocking nicely.
Barnett slips a nice elbow through Manboy's hands, connecting with Manboy's forehead.

Barnett is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Manboy sees it coming and defends easily.
Barnett thows a huge punch but Manboy dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Barnett is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Manboy is just riding it out for now. Barnett eventually gives up the hold.
Barnett throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Barnett wants to stand up but Manboy has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Manboy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barnett. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Barnett wants to pass the guard but Manboy is defending well.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Barnett not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Manboy is looking for a sweep. Barnett is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Barnett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Manboy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Barnett with a body shot.
Barnett misses with a body shot
and Manboy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barnett shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Barnett clinches up with Manboy and pushes him back against the cage.
Barnett is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Manboy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Barnett jumps guard and drags Manboy to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Manboy trying to control but Barnett is working from the bottom.
Manboy wants to get up but he can't break Barnett's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Barnett lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Barnett throws a big elbow that misses.
Barnett wants to control from the top but Manboy keeps moving.
Barnett is standing up over Manboy. Manboy looks to escape but Barnett dives into side control.
Barnett wants to control but Manboy is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Barnett is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Manboy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Barnett lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Manboy can do anything to dispel that myth.
The strikes coming from Barnett are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barnett in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

Barnett tries for a kimura but Manboy is defending well.
Barnett wants to lay and pray for a moment but Manboy keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buddy Barnett dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Barnett misses the shot to the body.
Barnett shoots and misses
and Manboy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Manboy leaves Barnett with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Barnett drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Barnett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Buddy Barnett overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barnett chips away with some ground and pound.
Manboy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barnett.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manboy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barnett looking to pass the guard.
Barnett is working Manboy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manboy working a defensive guard here.
Barnett with a flurry of punches that miss.
Manboy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barnett trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Barnett throws a big elbow that misses.
Barnett is pushing down on Manboy's leg trying to pass to half guard. Manboy is fighting to maintain full guard but Barnett has managed to sneak the leg through.
Barnett not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Manboy is staying active underneath Barnett, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Barnett is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnett lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Barnett is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Barnett sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Manboy defending well though.
Barnett slips a nice elbow through Manboy's hands, connecting with Manboy's forehead.
Barnett missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Barnett is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Manboy is refusing to be controlled, as Barnett sits in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnett thows a huge punch but Manboy dodges it nicely.

Barnett seems to be working for a kimura but Manboy defends the submission attempt.
Manboy is refusing to be controlled, as Barnett sits in half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Manboy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Barnett.

Barnett is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

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.
Manboy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Manboy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barnett sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Manboy defending well though.
Manboy wants to get back to full guard.
Barnett wants to stand up but Manboy has a hold of him and won't allow it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zerk Manboy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Barnett gets a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnett is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Manboy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Buddy Barnett is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buddy Barnett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Manboy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Barnett avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Buddy Barnett showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Barnett, 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buddy Barnett!
A very excited looking Buddy Barnett 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.