PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Didier Misalooba (ranked 3470 p4p, 365 weight class) and Peter Barnkvist (ranked 2502 p4p, 291 weight class). Misalooba comes to the cage accompanied by Beyond the Black. Peter Barnkvist has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Misalooba
vs
Barnkvist

183 cm
28
183 lbs
11 - 14 - 0

183 cm
32
184 lbs
14 - 18 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Didier Misalooba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 18 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Peter Barnkvist!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Misalooba keeps the fight on the outside.
Misalooba throws the left hand but Barnkvist avoids the punch easily.
Barnkvist bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Misalooba misses with a hook.
Misalooba misses with a hook.
Misalooba darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Misalooba misses with a head kick.
Barnkvist swings widly with a right hand
and Misalooba counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A head kick misses from Misalooba.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Barnkvist has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Misalooba as Barnkvist shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Barnkvist scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
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!
Barnkvist not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Misalooba is trying to maintain the position but Barnkvist is very close to passing his half guard.
Barnkvist not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Misalooba is refusing to be controlled, as Barnkvist sits in half guard.
Barnkvist thows a huge punch but Misalooba dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Misalooba has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barnkvist is working away from the top position though.
Barnkvist thows a huge punch but Misalooba dodges it nicely.
Barnkvist controlling the pace.
Barnkvist is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Barnkvist winds up and cracks Misalooba with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Misalooba is looking to escape.
Barnkvist with the ground and pound but Misalooba uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Barnkvist lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Misalooba wants to get back to his feet but Barnkvist is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Barnkvist scoring with some ground and pound.
Barnkvist chips away with some ground and pound.
Misalooba is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Barnkvist makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Barnkvist pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Misalooba is keeping the position for now.
Barnkvist is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Barnkvist sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Misalooba's guard.
Misalooba blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barnkvist.
Barnkvist throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Misalooba keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Barnkvist throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Barnkvist misses with a head shot. Misalooba uses the momentum to regain guard.
Misalooba throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Barnkvist won't allow Misalooba to get back to his feet.
Barnkvist lands a couple of elbows.
Barnkvist scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Barnkvist's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Misalooba wants to get back to his feet but Barnkvist is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Barnkvist throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Misalooba wants to stand up but Barnkvist is controlling him.
Misalooba is trying to control the position but Barnkvist postures up.
Barnkvist trying to control but Misalooba is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Barnkvist avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barnkvist jabs at Misalooba's body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Misalooba throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

It looks like Peter Barnkvist has been cut.

Barnkvist shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Misalooba manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Misalooba has momentary wrist control but Barnkvist slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Barnkvist dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peter Barnkvist's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Misalooba pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Barnkvist fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Misalooba, pushing him back against the cage.
Barnkvist wants a takedown.
Barnkvist tries to score a body lock takedown but Misalooba shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Misalooba is trying to break the clinch but Barnkvist has him pressed against the cage.
Barnkvist has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Barnkvist tries to score a body lock takedown but Misalooba shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Didier Misalooba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Barnkvist.

Barnkvist tightens his grip and picks Misalooba up, before dumping him to the ground. Misalooba manages to land in guard.
Barnkvist landing with the ground and pound.
Misalooba preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnkvist lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Misalooba pushes Barnkvist off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Barnkvist looks to land a combination but Misalooba avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnkvist tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Misalooba counter with a right hand.
Misalooba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barnkvist.

Barnkvist has managed to clinch.
Barnkvist is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Misalooba gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Barnkvist.
Barnkvist has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Misalooba avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Misalooba taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Barnkvist tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Misalooba breaks the clinch.
Barnkvist is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barnkvist scores with a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnkvist moves in looking to clinch but Misalooba pushes him off.
Barnkvist bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Misalooba ducks under a wild hook from Barnkvist.
Misalooba slips a jab and a cross from Barnkvist.
Misalooba throws a counter high kick but Barnkvist was just alert enough to avoid it.
Peter Barnkvist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Misalooba scores with a jab to the jaw.
Misalooba misses with a head kick.
Barnkvist misses with a wild combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnkvist wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnkvist is trying hard to land a takedown here. Misalooba sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Barnkvist with a lazy takedown attempt
and Misalooba counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Barnkvist shoots in for a takedown but Misalooba shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Barnkvist misses with a looping right.
Barnkvist is looking to clinch but Misalooba is avoiding it.
Misalooba misses with an uppercut.
Barnkvist walks into a stiff left hand from Misalooba.
Misalooba thuds his shin into the meat of Barnkvist's side.
Misalooba misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barnkvist is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Barnkvist wants to clinch
and Misalooba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Misalooba throws a jab when Barnkvist was well out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnkvist tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Misalooba was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnkvist.
Misalooba gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Misalooba lands a head kick. Barnkvist smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Misalooba is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnkvist throws a right hand that Misalooba ducks under and follows up with a left that Misalooba also avoids with ease.
Barnkvist keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Misalooba.

Barnkvist takes the fight into the clinch.
Barnkvist tries a body shot but Misalooba blocks it.
Misalooba prevents the takedown attempt.
Barnkvist is looking to take this one to the mat.
Barnkvist tries for a takedown. No joy.
Stalling in the clinch from Misalooba.
Barnkvist is looking to take this one to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Didier Misalooba dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Peter Barnkvist's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Misalooba works the jab nicely.
Misalooba tries a head kick but it misses.
Barnkvist lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Misalooba circles away quickly and effectively.

Barnkvist moves into range and clinches up with Misalooba.
Misalooba goes for a takedown in the clinch but Barnkvist prevents it.
Barnkvist is looking to take this one to the mat.
Barnkvist drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Misalooba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Barnkvist misses.

Barnkvist gets a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Misalooba prevents the takedown attempt.
Didier Misalooba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Barnkvist.
Misalooba is pressed up against the cage. Barnkvist has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Misalooba down to the mat. Misalooba avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barnkvist. Misalooba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Misalooba ducks under a wild hook from Barnkvist.
Barnkvist fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Misalooba is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Barnkvist.
Barnkvist slips under a jab from Misalooba.
Barnkvist takes a swing at Misalooba's ribcage but misses.
Misalooba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barnkvist looks to throw the jab but Misalooba is out of range.
Barnkvist tries to clinch but Misalooba moves out of range.
Didier Misalooba is winning the standup battle so far.

Barnkvist throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Misalooba was covering up waiting for the punch and Barnkvist finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Peter Barnkvist has got the better of the ground game so far.
Misalooba wants to get back to his feet but Barnkvist is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnkvist stands and throws Misalooba's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Barnkvist in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Misalooba is working to avoid the ground and pound but Barnkvist connects with a decent elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Misalooba is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Misalooba wants to control but Barnkvist postures up.
Barnkvist throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Misalooba throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Barnkvist working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnkvist misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Barnkvist postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Misalooba regains half guard there - taking advantage of Barnkvist's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Nice strikes from Barnkvist there.
Barnkvist thows a huge punch but Misalooba dodges it nicely.
Barnkvist trying to mount his opponent but Misalooba defends it.
Barnkvist blocks the strikes from Misalooba.
Misalooba wants to control but Barnkvist is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Misalooba pushes Barnkvist off looking to stand but Barnkvist dives back in and keeps control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Barnkvist lands a nice short elbow.
Barnkvist missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Misalooba wants to get back to his feet.
Misalooba missing with punches from the bottom.
Misalooba striking from the bottom.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Misalooba tries a head kick but it misses.
Misalooba moves out of range as Barnkvist strikes.
Misalooba misses with a kick to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Barnkvist comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Barnkvist has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Barnkvist!
A very excited looking Peter Barnkvist 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.