PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dartemis Bleak (ranked 3918 p4p, 354 weight class) and Barael Barbarian (ranked 3759 p4p, 345 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Bleak
vs
Barbarian

192 cm
25
250 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

185 cm
26
265 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dartemis Bleak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Barael Barbarian!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Joseph Jones and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbarian leaves Bleak with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bleak throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bleak lands a two punch combo.

It looks like Barael Barbarian has been cut.
Barbarian changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bleak scores with a nice right hand.
Barbarian cracks Bleak with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bleak is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A jab from Barbarian misses.
Bleak went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Barbarian throws out a powerful jab.

It looks like Dartemis Bleak has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bleak fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Barbarian checks it well.
Bleak needs to keep his hands up - Barbarian had a free shot at his head there.
Bleak swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barbarian lunges at Bleak with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bleak's hand.
Good exchange - Barbarian coming out on top.
Bleak shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

Bleak is rocked!
Barael Barbarian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bleak shoots in for a double leg but Barbarian sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Oh Bleak is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbarian darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Bleak's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Barbarian before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Barael Barbarian!