PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eric Barnes (ranked 513 p4p, 706 weight class) and Dude McWrestler (ranked 74 p4p, 105 weight class). Barnes comes to the cage accompanied by Exterminate. McWrestler is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Tenacious D - Dude. Dude McWrestler acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Barnes
vs
McWrestler

180 cm
21
180
6 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
167
5 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

MKFC
Voodoo Nutrition

CHURCH OF ZOIDBERG - FEEBLE FIGHTWEAR

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eric Barnes!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dude McWrestler!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McWrestler shoots in but no luck this time.
Eric Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes stuffs the takedown.

Excellent takedown into side control there by McWrestler.
McWrestler creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Barnes looks to move to half guard but instead McWrestler has passed into mount! Damn!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McWrestler looking to control but Barnes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Barnes tries to lock up and control but McWrestler gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Barnes tries to reverse the position but McWrestler maintains control.
McWrestler with the ground and pound from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes is trying desperately to improve position.
Barnes is working hard here to advance position.
McWrestler tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McWrestler looking to finish Barnes with some ground and pound. This is bad for Barnes!
Barnes slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
McWrestler slips a nice elbow through Barnes's hands, connecting with Barnes's forehead.
McWrestler prevents Barnes from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler winds up and cracks Barnes with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Barnes tries to roll over but McWrestler keeps him under control.
Barnes gets back to full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McWrestler slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McWrestler connects with a couple of short punches.
McWrestler with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McWrestler wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Barnes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McWrestler is aware though and is defending well.
McWrestler with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McWrestler stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes.
McWrestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McWrestler stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McWrestler tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Barnes defends well and McWrestler ends up having to push Barnes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Eric Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dude McWrestler.
Barnes tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McWrestler is able to avoid easily.
McWrestler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barnes throws a right and a left that both miss.
A shot to the body from Barnes misses
letting McWrestler counter with a right hand.

It looks like Eric Barnes has been cut.
McWrestler dives in and grabs Barnes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Barnes pushes down on McWrestler's head and hops out.
McWrestler fails with a takedown attempt.
Barnes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McWrestler swats away the attempt to clinch by Barnes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barnes misses with a double jab.
Barnes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barnes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McWrestler looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McWrestler closes the distance and clinches up with Barnes, looking for a takedown. McWrestler pushes Barnes against the cage but Barnes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dude McWrestler will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eric Barnes's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

McWrestler looks for a takedown but Barnes sprawls well.
Barnes went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McWrestler darts in looking for a takedown but Barnes gets double underhooks and turns McWrestler into the cage.

Barnes closes the distance and clinches.
McWrestler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barnes.

McWrestler has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Barnes regains guard immediately.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barnes is on top in guard.

Barnes lands a couple of digs.
McWrestler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barnes is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes passes easily into side control. Nice work.
McWrestler sneaks back into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes wants to control but McWrestler is keeping him busy.
Barnes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Barnes is looking to advance position but McWrestler won't allow it.
McWrestler is trying to get back to full guard.
McWrestler is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Barnes slows the pace down in half guard.
Barnes slips a nice elbow through McWrestler's hands, connecting with McWrestler's forehead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McWrestler trying to hold on to Barnes's head to control him but Barnes postures up.
Barnes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McWrestler does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Barnes with the ground and pound but McWrestler uses the opportunity to regain guard.

McWrestler looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McWrestler is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Barnes throws an elbow that misses. McWrestler uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Barnes's guard. Nice move by McWrestler!

Barnes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McWrestler manages to get himself to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
McWrestler has control of Barnes's left arm, preventing Barnes from doing any damage.
McWrestler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barnes.
McWrestler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McWrestler keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McWrestler wants to sweep here but Barnes controlling him for the moment.
Barnes trying to control but McWrestler is working from the bottom.
Barnes is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because McWrestler is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Barnes stands up over McWrestler, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but McWrestler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McWrestler looking for a sweep. Not yet McWrestler, not yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Barnes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Eric Barnes's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

McWrestler fails to land the takedown.

Barnes closes the distance and pushes McWrestler back into the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McWrestler.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McWrestler as Barnes tries to tie him up.
Barnes stalling in the clinch.
Barnes misses with a punch on the inside.
McWrestler lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barnes.
A short right from Barnes.
Barnes is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McWrestler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McWrestler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barnes.
Barnes avoiding damage as McWrestler throws knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McWrestler.
Barnes throws a head punch that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McWrestler tries to land knees in the clinch but Barnes avoids the damage to the body.
McWrestler has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Barnes seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if McWrestler can turn it around.
McWrestler lands with a short shot to the head.
McWrestler lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barnes backwards.
A short left from McWrestler.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Barnes tries to throw a body punch but McWrestler avoids it by throwing Barnes back against the cage.
McWrestler blocks a body shot from Barnes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barnes.
Barnes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McWrestler is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Barnes pulls him back up using the underhooks.

McWrestler turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and McWrestler manages to end up in side control.
Barnes wants to get back to his feet but McWrestler is dominant here and he's now got Barnes's back!
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!
Barnes tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Barnes really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Barnes tries to lock up and control but McWrestler gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler scores with a couple of good head shots there.
McWrestler postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Barnes looks a forlorn figure.
McWrestler trying to control but Barnes is having none of it.
McWrestler lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
McWrestler tries to control but Barnes wriggling away.
Barnes tries to hold on but McWrestler pushes him away.
Dude McWrestler has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes is desperately trying to improve his position but McWrestler has a good base and remains in mount.
McWrestler landing punches.

Barnes is rocked!
Barnes tries to reverse the position but McWrestler maintains control.
Barnes takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Oh Barnes is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barnes is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Barnes seems to have got his legs back now.
McWrestler can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Barnes is looking to escape.
Barnes is desperately trying to improve his position but McWrestler has a good base and remains in mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler with shots to the head and body - Barnes looks very uncomfortable down there.
Barnes sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Barnes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McWrestler is working away from the top position though.
McWrestler scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Eric Barnes's cut is getting worse.
McWrestler is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Barnes doesn't manage to clinch there - McWrestler circles away.
Barnes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barnes tries to close the distance and clinch but McWrestler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McWrestler blocks a jab.
McWrestler shoots in for a takedown but Barnes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Barnes misses the target.

McWrestler scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Barnes is trying to escape back to his feet but McWrestler uses the scramble to pass into side control.
McWrestler working away.
Barnes looking for a sweep but McWrestler has passed into full mount! Oh no!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes can't escape the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Barnes is looking for a sweep. McWrestler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McWrestler working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Barnes trying to control but McWrestler postures up.
McWrestler lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Barnes is positioning himself well to prevent McWrestler advancing to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Barnes trying to control here.
McWrestler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnes keeps working.
Barnes on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
McWrestler is pressing down on Barnes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Barnes is holding on for now.
McWrestler scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

McWrestler seems to be looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes tries to get to full guard but McWrestler has control of the leg.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. McWrestler connects with a nice short shot to Barnes's temple.
Barnes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McWrestler is working away from the top position though.
McWrestler scoring with strikes to the body and head.
McWrestler moves into full mount! Barnes won't be happy about that!
McWrestler prevents Barnes from getting the reversal.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Barnes gets back to half guard.
Barnes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Barnes.
McWrestler forces his way into half guard.
Barnes moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McWrestler preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dude McWrestler dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Eric Barnes's cut.
That's time! Barnes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Barnes tries to close the distance and clinch up but McWrestler swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barnes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McWrestler manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barnes with a hook.
Eric Barnes is winning the standup battle so far.
McWrestler tries for a takedown but Barnes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Barnes scores with a nice right hand.
Barnes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McWrestler manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barnes tries to close the distance and clinch but McWrestler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Barnes darts in and clinches McWrestler up against the cage.
Barnes misses with some punches.
McWrestler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barnes.
McWrestler missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Barnes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barnes pushes off an throws an elbow but McWrestler leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
McWrestler is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barnes is defending well for now.
McWrestler tries to land knees in the clinch but Barnes avoids the damage to the body.
Barnes lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McWrestler lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barnes backwards.
Barnes is trying to stall.
Barnes gets underhooks to prevent McWrestler's takedown attempt.
Barnes tries to throw a body punch but McWrestler avoids it by throwing Barnes back against the cage.
Barnes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Barnes has had enough of the clinch but McWrestler keeps him there for the moment.
Barnes wants to stall.
McWrestler trying to land knees to the body.
Barnes misses with a punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McWrestler keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Barnes's efforts to push away.
Barnes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Barnes holding his opponent close, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes swings wildly with an uppercut but McWrestler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barnes creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Barnes working aggressively here.
McWrestler lands a shot to the body.
McWrestler blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Barnes gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Barnes is looking to take a break and control but McWrestler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McWrestler tries to get to full guard but Barnes has control of the leg.
Barnes throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing McWrestler to regain full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
McWrestler trying to control the position here.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but McWrestler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McWrestler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barnes postures up and lands a big shot to McWrestler's brow.
Barnes pushes down on McWrestler's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Barnes prevents McWrestler from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McWrestler trying to hold on to Barnes's head to control him but Barnes postures up.
It looks like Barnes is going to stand back up.
McWrestler makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McWrestler.
McWrestler keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Eric Barnes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barnes throws a big elbow that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Barnes showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McWrestler 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dude McWrestler!
Dude McWrestler is the new welterweight champion!
A very excited looking Dude McWrestler 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.
Eric Barnes was interviewed post fight and said 'I appreciate the opportunity. Wasn't my day but I'll be back'.