PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hadr Bari (ranked 1103 p4p, 2555 weight class) and Young Prodigy (ranked 164 p4p, 338 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Bari
vs
Prodigy

185 cm
23
185
10 - 2 - 1

175 cm
22
174
4 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Brooklyn Apothecary
Brooklyn Threads

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 10 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hadr Bari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Young Prodigy !
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Darius Henderson and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bari takes the fight into the clinch.
Prodigy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bari keeps control of Prodigy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Prodigy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bari's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Prodigy .
Prodigy lands with a short shot to the head.
Bari lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bari misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bari misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bari.
Prodigy tries to throw a body punch but Bari avoids it by throwing Prodigy back against the cage.
Bari has Prodigy pressed against the cage, preventing Prodigy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Prodigy tries to throw a body punch but Bari avoids it by throwing Prodigy back against the cage.
Prodigy misses with a punch to the body.
Prodigy has had enough of the clinch but Bari keeps him there for the moment.
Bari misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prodigy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bari throws a punch but it's blocked by Prodigy .
Prodigy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bari lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Prodigy backwards.
Bari goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Prodigy .

Bari breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Prodigy lands a right hook to the body.
Prodigy lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Prodigy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bari throwing a counter right hand but Prodigy manages to avoid it.
Prodigy shoots in for a double leg but Bari sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Prodigy tries to clinch but Bari is having none of it.
It looked like Bari was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Prodigy .
Prodigy lands a two punch combo.
Prodigy has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bari is landing a low percentage of strikes.
The fighters circling - Prodigy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A counter left hand to the body from Bari misses its target.
Prodigy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bari throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Prodigy throws a shot from downtown. Bari moves away and avoids it.
Bari swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Prodigy misses with a body shot.
Young Prodigy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bari takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice cross by Prodigy .

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Prodigy throws a body shot but no joy.
Bari blocks a head kick by Prodigy .
Prodigy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hadr Bari is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bari dodges the punch combination from Prodigy .
Prodigy misses with a wild body shot.
Prodigy just misses with a punch to the body.
Bari tries to clinch but Prodigy moves away
and Prodigy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bari takes one to the chin there.
A punch combination from Prodigy misses.

Prodigy shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bari napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Prodigy advances to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prodigy avoids the attempt from Bari to control.
Bari holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Prodigy tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Prodigy wants to control the pace but Bari is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Prodigy misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Prodigy fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bari wants to hold on but Prodigy pushes him away.
Bari keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Prodigy thowing shots but they're missing.

Bari defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Prodigy .

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prodigy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bari keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Prodigy wants to finish this one by submission but Bari is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Prodigy .

Prodigy working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

Bari defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Prodigy .

Prodigy has hold of Bari's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Bari manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Young Prodigy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Bari misses with a head kick.
Prodigy swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Bari to counter with a crisp jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Prodigy .
Bari steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Prodigy .
Bari takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bari takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A jab from Prodigy does it's job there.
Prodigy jabs Bari right on the nose. Bari blinks but takes it well.
Prodigy shoots in looking for a takedown. Bari tries to sprawl out of it but Prodigy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bari manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Prodigy throws a head kick but Bari moves out of range.
Prodigy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Prodigy throws a head kick that misses
and Bari counters with a left and a right that stings Prodigy .

That's one minute gone in the round.
Prodigy throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bari's head.
Prodigy takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Prodigy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bari half committed to a counter leg kick.

Prodigy is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bari's half guard.
Prodigy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bari does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bari blocking the ground and pound attempt from Prodigy .
Bari tries to get to full guard but Prodigy has control of the leg.
Prodigy wants to free his trapped foot but Bari is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Prodigy is thwarting Bari's attempts to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bari is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Prodigy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bari is not content to let Prodigy control the position.
Prodigy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Prodigy is looking to advance position but Bari won't allow it.
Bari trying to control from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Prodigy passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bari!
Bari taking shots to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bari is looking to get to half guard.
Prodigy landing strikes from the mount.

Prodigy working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Prodigy looking to finish with strikes here!
Prodigy thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Bari tries to reverse the position but Prodigy maintains control.
Poor strikes thrown by Prodigy there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Bari can't escape the position.
Prodigy lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Prodigy looking to finish with strikes here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prodigy throwing strikes here but Bari is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Prodigy throws some wild stikes that Bari manages to avoid easily.
Bari is looking to improve his position but Prodigy isn't that keen on the idea.
Young Prodigy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Prodigy trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Prodigy goes for an armbar but Bari turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Bari.
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!

Prodigy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Young Prodigy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Prodigy staying out of range there.
Bari ducks under a wild hook from Prodigy .
Prodigy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bari was well out of range. Poor timing from Prodigy .
Prodigy lands a glancing blow to the side of Bari's head.
Prodigy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bari.
Prodigy tries to clinch up.
Prodigy throws a leg kick
and Prodigy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bari swats away the attempt to clinch by Prodigy .
Bari appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prodigy avoids the body shot from Bari.
Prodigy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Prodigy misses with a takedown attempt
and Bari counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Prodigy looks to throw a body kick
and Bari counters with a stiff right hand.
Bari misses with an uppercut. Prodigy saw that one coming.
Prodigy throws a shot from downtown. Bari moves away and avoids it.
Bari throws a sloppy head kick and Prodigy moves out of range easily.
Prodigy lands a nice looking body shot.
Prodigy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Bari misses its target.
Prodigy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bari.
Bari on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Prodigy scores with a hook.
Prodigy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bari rather than just go for the knockout.
Prodigy misses with a hook to the body
and Bari counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bari punishes Prodigy 's body with a nice straight punch.
Prodigy works Bari's body with a nice hook.
Hadr Bari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Young Prodigy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Prodigy scores with the left hand. Bari knows he should have avoided that one.

Prodigy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bari sprawls well initially but Prodigy persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Prodigy throwing shots but Bari is blocking nicely.
Bari pushes Prodigy off looking to stand but Prodigy dives back in and keeps control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Prodigy stalling.
Prodigy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bari wants to control but Prodigy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Prodigy is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bari!
Bari tries to hold on but Prodigy postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prodigy looking to control and managing it successfully.

Prodigy jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Bari is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Bari and Prodigy has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Bari is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Prodigy looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bari is avoiding damage well.
Bari is trying to escape the position but Prodigy is controlling the position.
Prodigy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bari keeps working.
Bari is trying to escape the position but Prodigy is controlling the 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.
Bari wants to get back to his feet but Prodigy drags him back down.
Bari on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bari tries to get out of the position.
Bari prevents Prodigy from improving position.

Prodigy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bari keeping his opponent close.

Prodigy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Prodigy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Young Prodigy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Prodigy has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Young Prodigy !