PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Don Barnes (ranked 1012 p4p, 2241 weight class) and Zak Foley (ranked 142 p4p, 306 weight class). Don Barnes has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Barnes
vs
Foley

180 cm
20
176
6 - 2 - 0

185 cm
25
180
4 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Voodoo Nutrition

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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Don Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zak Foley!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Barnes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Barnes fails to land.
Barnes lands with a short shot to the head.
We've been hearing reports that Barnes has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Barnes has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Foley after a bit of a struggle.
Barnes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Foley's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barnes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barnes.
Foley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barnes stalling against the cage.
Foley trying to stall but Barnes improves his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes throws a head punch that misses.
Barnes wants a takedown.
Foley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Barnes as Foley tries to tie him up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Foley is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Barnes is keeping busy.
Foley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Foley wants to break the clinch but can't.
Barnes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Foley's elbow.
Barnes tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Barnes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnes is looking to take this one to the mat.

Barnes gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Barnes throwing strikes but missing.
Barnes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Barnes has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Foley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barnes.
Barnes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Foley works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barnes throwing strikes from guard but Foley blocks nicely.
Barnes throws a big elbow that misses.
Barnes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Foley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes throws a big right hand that misses.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Foley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Foley is controlling Barnes's posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes trying to control but Foley is working from the bottom.
Barnes throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Barnes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barnes throws a strike but Foley rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Barnes on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Barnes tries to get out of the position.
Barnes is trying to control the position but Foley postures up.
Foley passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Barnes is looking for a sweep. Foley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Foley in particular looking to stall.
Barnes is looking for a sweep. Foley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barnes is trying to maintain the position but Foley is very close to passing his half guard.
Barnes tries to get to full guard but Foley has control of the leg.
Barnes is working hard here to advance position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes regains full guard. Nicely done.
Foley wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Don Barnes dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Foley works the jab nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - Barnes scores with a four punch combination!
Barnes misses the jab.
Foley counters with a body kick.

Barnes rushes Foley and presses him up against the cage.
Foley is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Foley letting Barnes take a breather here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barnes.
Barnes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Foley gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Foley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Barnes has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Foley looking to slow down the pace here.
Barnes tries to throw a body punch but Foley avoids it by throwing Barnes back against the cage.
Barnes tries to throw a body punch but Foley avoids it by throwing Barnes back against the cage.
Barnes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Foley blocks it with crossed arms.
A shot in the inside from Barnes.
Barnes has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Foley is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Barnes gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Barnes trying to control the action but Foley is working from the bottom.
Barnes throws a strike but Foley avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barnes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Foley is retaining full guard.
Foley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barnes.
Foley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barnes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Barnes throwing strikes from guard but Foley blocks nicely.
Foley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barnes distracts Foley with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Barnes throws a big elbow that misses.
Barnes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Foley's head.
Barnes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Foley works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barnes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Foley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Foley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foley pulls Barnes in close to his closed guard and prevents Barnes from doing any damage or advancing position.
Foley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barnes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Good leg kick by Foley.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Foley misses with a body shot.

Barnes darts in and clinches Foley up against the cage.
Barnes has Foley pushed against the cage.
Barnes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Barnes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Foley's elbow.
Foley avoiding damage as Barnes throws knees to the body.
Foley is trying to stall.
Barnes is trying to drag Foley to the mat but Foley just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Barnes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Barnes has picked Foley up - he's going for a ride! Barnes dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Don Barnes dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Foley lets loose with a powerful body kick. Barnes will feel that in the morning.
Foley looks to land a combination. Barnes sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

Foley drops Barnes with a beautiful combination! Barnes stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Foley is looking for the KO!

Barnes is rocked!
Foley lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Barnes crumples to the floor! Foley milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Zak Foley!