PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wayne Rogers (ranked 6140 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maxim Barrett (ranked 4690 p4p, 0 weight class). Maxim Barrett has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Rogers
vs
Barrett

178 cm
18
278 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wayne Rogers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maxim Barrett!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Barrett looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Barrett looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barrett accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rogers trying to keep a closed guard but Barrett is proving a slippery customer.
Barrett 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.
Rogers working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barrett is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rogers really is a fat lump.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rogers is keeping the position for now.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rogers blocks a head kick by Barrett.
Rogers throwing a counter right hand but Barrett manages to avoid it.
Barrett tries a head kick but it misses.
Rogers drops down looking for a counter takedown but Barrett sprawls and moves away.

Barrett shoots in and bounces Rogers off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Barrett looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rogers working for a triangle but Barrett defends it easily.
Rogers controlling Barrett's posture.
Rogers working a defensive guard but Barrett manages to pass into side control anyway.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Barrett decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Barrett changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rogers looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Rogers bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!

Barrett gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rogers fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers tries to work over Barrett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rogers wants to stall.

Barrett works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

Rogers wriggles free and stands up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Barrett gets a clinch.
Barrett can't break the clinch.

Barrett gets control of Rogers's arms and successfully pulls guard. Barrett will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barrett is on top in guard.

Barrett is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maxim Barrett dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Barrett stuffs the takedown attempt from Rogers. Rogers gets slowly back to his feet.
Barrett is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Rogers fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Barrett clinches up against the cage.
Rogers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barrett backwards.
Rogers has Barrett pressed against the cage, preventing Barrett from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barrett keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rogers's efforts to push away.
The referee calls for Rogers to work.
Rogers tries to break the clinch but Barrett is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Barrett manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Barrett looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barrett controlling Rogers's posture.

Barrett is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rogers is aware though and is defending well.
Barrett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rogers tries to stand but Barrett is controlling from the bottom.

Barrett has his foot on Rogers's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rogers works his way back into a safe position though.

Rogers stands up from guard. Let's bang!

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.

Barrett fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rogers sprawls well initially but Barrett persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Barrett. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Barrett is continuing to stall.
Barrett thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrett not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Barrett is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Barrett forces Rogers back against the cage and clinches.
Rogers can't break the clinch.
Barrett looking to throw knees to the head but Rogers is blocking nicely.
Barrett prevents Rogers from breaking the clinch.
Rogers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Barrett takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Rogers is trying to pull guard but Barrett has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wayne Rogers. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Barrett turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Barrett manages to end up in side control.
Barrett trying to control the action but Rogers is working from the bottom.
Rogers misses with a strike from the bottom.
Rogers is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rogers is being controlled here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maxim 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!

Rogers avoids the head kick by Barrett.
Rogers shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barrett as he jumps to the side.
Maxim Barrett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Barrett shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Barrett not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Barrett is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Barrett not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrett trying to control from Rogers's half guard. Rogers has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Barrett trying to control but Rogers is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barrett showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Barrett must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Barrett wants to control from the top but Rogers keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Barrett wants to pass the guard but Rogers is keeping the position.
Barrett passes into half guard.
Barrett is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Barrett is looking to advance position but Rogers won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers trying to control but Barrett postures up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Barrett looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Rogers is working an open guard so Barrett takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Barrett scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sloppy strikes there by Barrett.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Barrett stands up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Barrett closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Barrett lands in his opponent's guard.

Barrett stands and steps away. Rogers gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A left lands for Rogers.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Barrett closes the distance and pushes Rogers back into the cage.

Rogers breaks the clinch.
Wayne Rogers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maxim Barrett is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Barrett tries a head kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Rogers on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maxim Barrett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Barrett 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxim Barrett!