PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maximilian Rockatansky (ranked 2451 p4p, 1276 weight class) and Derrick Barnes (ranked 327 p4p, 190 weight class). Barnes has chosen We Want The Funk as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Derrick Barnes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Rockatansky
vs
Barnes

180 cm
25
176
9 - 6 - 0

180 cm
21
178
6 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Good gas tank

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Fenrir Fightgear - Anno 2013

Voodoo Nutrition
MKFC

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 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Maximilian Rockatansky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Derrick Barnes !
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, David Schapiro and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rockatansky.
Rockatansky is looking to counter punch.
Rockatansky leaves Barnes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Barnes closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rockatansky has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Rockatansky wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rockatansky tries to kick Barnes off but Barnes keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rockatansky blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barnes .
Barnes trying to control the action but Rockatansky is working from the bottom.
Barnes throwing shots but Rockatansky is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Barnes misses with a head shot. Rockatansky uses the momentum to regain guard.
Rockatansky working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barnes .

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockatansky seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Barnes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barnes scoring with some ground and pound.
Barnes stopping the sweep attempt from Rockatansky.
Barnes throws a big elbow that misses.
Rockatansky knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Barnes on the ground.
Barnes lands a couple of elbows.
Barnes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barnes is looking to work some ground and pound but Rockatansky has wrist control.
Rockatansky wants to stand but Barnes is controlling the position.
Rockatansky has momentary wrist control but Barnes slips an elbow through the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes throwing strikes from guard but Rockatansky blocks nicely.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rockatansky on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rockatansky tries to get out of the position.
Barnes lands a couple of digs.
Rockatansky utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Barnes trying to control but Rockatansky is working from the bottom.
Barnes 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.
Barnes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rockatansky can't keep his opponent in guard - Barnes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Barnes there.
Barnes lands with a punch from half guard.
Rockatansky keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Barnes stops Rockatansky from getting back to his feet.
Barnes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rockatansky defending well though.
Barnes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Barnes takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rockatansky has hold of Barnes 's hands but Barnes slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Barnes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Barnes scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes is controlling the pace.
Barnes throwing shots but Rockatansky is blocking nicely.
Barnes lands strikes from half guard.
Barnes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Barnes drops an elbow to the side of Rockatansky's head.
Rockatansky is refusing to be controlled, as Barnes sits in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rockatansky keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rockatansky is staying active underneath Barnes , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Barnes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

No joy there for Barnes , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barnes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rockatansky.

Barnes scores with a takedown into Rockatansky's guard.
Barnes being controlled here momentarily.
Barnes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes throwing strikes from guard but Rockatansky blocks nicely.
Barnes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rockatansky works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barnes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes lands a couple of digs.
Barnes is working Rockatansky over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Barnes forces his way into half guard.
Rockatansky blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barnes .
Barnes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Barnes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rockatansky keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Barnes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Barnes slips a nice elbow through Rockatansky's hands, connecting with Rockatansky's forehead.
Barnes thows a huge punch but Rockatansky dodges it nicely.
Barnes lands strikes from half guard.
Rockatansky avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barnes .

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rockatansky defending well though.
Barnes slips a nice elbow through Rockatansky's hands, connecting with Rockatansky's forehead.
Rockatansky keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rockatansky is not content to let Barnes control the position.
Rockatansky tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Barnes manages to move to mount!
Barnes with good strikes from the mount here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnes lands a big shot there that rocks Rockatansky but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Barnes landing strikes from the mount.

Rockatansky is rocked!
Barnes lands a big elbow - Rockatansky is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Rockatansky is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Derrick Barnes !
During a confident post fight interview, Derrick Barnes thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.