PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Bailey (ranked 23658 p4p, 233 weight class) and Jordan Barrett (ranked 2471 p4p, 111 weight class). Barrett comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Inner Self - Sepultura kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Barrett has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. The key to victory for Lucas Bailey has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Bailey
vs
Barrett

192 cm
25
289 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

205 cm
25
275 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lucas Bailey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jordan Barrett!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bailey dives in for a single leg takedown but Barrett sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bailey has a takedown stuffed.
Bailey throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Barrett's waist but Barrett gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bailey off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Bailey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barrett misses with a double jab.
Bailey fails to land the takedown.
Bailey takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Barrett bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Barrett stuffs the takedown.
Nice defenses there by Bailey.
Bailey changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bailey doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Barrett counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bailey with a poor takedown
and Barrett counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice cross by Barrett.
Lucas Bailey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bailey drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bailey goes for a double leg but Barrett avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Barrett continues to drive forward.
Barrett has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bailey walks into a left hand.
Bailey tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Barrett defends well and Bailey ends up having to push Barrett into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Barrett throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barrett. Bailey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bailey fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bailey is breathing heavily.
Barrett jabs Bailey to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Barrett just misses with a punch to the body.
Barrett just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Barrett. No joy for Bailey on that attempt.
Bailey shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Barrett but Barrett pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Barrett moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Barrett scores with a jab to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bailey shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barrett defends it nicely.
Barrett stuns Bailey with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Barrett connects with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Barrett has Bailey up against the cage in a clinch.
Barrett lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barrett works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Barrett lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bailey.
Barrett lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrett works on Bailey's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Barrett on the inside.
Barrett lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bailey backwards.
Nice body punch from Barrett - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Barrett - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barrett.
Barrett lands a left hand.
Barrett lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Barrett - that landed with a thud.
Good body shot from Barrett.
A body shot lands from Barrett.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Barrett on the inside.
Barrett lands a nice uppercut.
Barrett lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barrett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short body shot lands from Barrett as the two fighters clinch.
Barrett scores with a shoulder strike.
Barrett looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Barrett lands a nice shot to the body.
Barrett works on Bailey's body with a couple of short punches.
Barrett softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Barrett lands a hook that snaps the head of Bailey backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bailey walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

Barrett clinches up against the cage.
Barrett lands a shot to the body.
Barrett is leaning against Bailey and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Barrett pushes Bailey back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Barrett scores with a hook to the body.
Barrett lands with a right to the head.
Barrett pushes Bailey back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barrett lands with a short shot to the head.
Barrett digs a right hand into Bailey's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bailey's gas tank.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barrett.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A right hand to the body from Barrett.
Barrett stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Barrett cracks Bailey with a nice body shot.
Barrett pushes Bailey back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Barrett is working Bailey over against the cage.
Barrett makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barrett.
Barrett digs a right hand underneath Bailey's ribcage. Bailey let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Barrett makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barrett works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jordan Barrett seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barrett is working Bailey over against the cage.
Barrett working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barrett lands a body punch.
Barrett lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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!
Barrett gets through Bailey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barrett lands a nice shot to the body.
Barrett lands a body shot in the clinch.
Barrett lands a left hand.

Bailey is rocked!
Barrett lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bailey.
Nice body punch from Barrett - that landed with a thud.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrett lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Barrett digs a right hand underneath Bailey's ribcage. Bailey let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Good body shot from Barrett.
A shot in the inside from Barrett.
Oh Bailey is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barrett throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bailey seems to have got his legs back now.
Barrett softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Barrett lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bailey or not.
Barrett works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Barrett lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bailey.
A right hand to the body from Barrett.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barrett cracks Bailey with a nice body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barrett.
Barrett scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Barrett - that landed with a thud.
Barrett lands a right hand.
Barrett lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bailey or not.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barrett lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barrett lands a hook that snaps the head of Bailey backwards.
Barrett lands with a short shot to the head.
Barrett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice body punch from Barrett - that landed with a thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jordan Barrett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Bailey takes a jab right on the kisser.
Barrett scores with a nice right hand.
Bailey fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Barrett feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Bailey sprawling to the canvas! Bailey rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Barrett finish him?!
Bailey fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barrett avoids it really well and circles away.
A cross from Barrett lands.
Barrett drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Bailey right on the button. Bailey goes down! Barrett follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Barrett gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jordan Barrett!
Jordan Barrett decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.