PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Barnes (ranked 1771 p4p, 1282 weight class) and Ryan Yoder (ranked 229 p4p, 180 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Barnes
vs
Yoder

183 cm
27
176
18 - 10 - 0

185 cm
35
176
15 - 16 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Urban Fighter

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 18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrew Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan Yoder!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Alyssa Summers and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes lands a head kick. Yoder smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

It looks like Ryan Yoder has been cut.
Yoder throws a solid leg kick but Barnes takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Yoder.
Barnes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barnes moves out of range of the strikes.
Barnes misses with a hook to the body
and Yoder counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick misses from Barnes.
Barnes throws a sloppy head kick and Yoder moves out of range easily.
Yoder looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barnes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yoder as he avoids it easily.
Barnes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yoder manages to avoid it.
Yoder flicks out a counter leg kick but Barnes steps away.
Barnes has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Barnes blocks a head kick by Yoder.
A low kick from Barnes is predictable there
and Yoder counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses.
Barnes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Yoder counters with a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yoder finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Barnes throwing a counter right hand but Yoder manages to avoid it.
Barnes throws a sloppy head kick and Yoder moves out of range easily.
Yoder scores with a sloppy right hand. Barnes should have avoided that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes tries to bum rush Yoder with a series of wild strikes but Yoder uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Yoder ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Barnes misses with the combination.
Yoder throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barnes counters with a nice uppercut.
Yoder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Barnes tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnes works over Yoder's head and body with a nice combination.
Yoder moves out of range of the body kick from Barnes.
A cross from Barnes lands.
Barnes throws a head kick that half lands.
Barnes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yoder counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yoder lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barnes's sensitive parts.
Barnes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yoder moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yoder looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Yoder throws a sloppy head kick and Barnes moves out of range easily.
Andrew Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes swinging wildly here.
Barnes misses with a two punch combination.
Barnes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barnes drops his hands momentarily and Yoder takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Yoder lands with a nice combination. Barnes backs away looking to recover.
Barnes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barnes throws a leg kick which misses Yoder's front leg but catches the back leg as Yoder tries to avoid it.
Nice shot by Barnes.
A head kick misses from Barnes.
Barnes throws a leg kick
and Yoder counters with a one-two to the body.
Barnes wants to slow Yoder down by chopping away at his legs.
Yoder changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Barnes lands a high kick!
Yoder jabs Barnes right on the nose. Barnes blinks but takes it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes throws a combination. Yoder tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Yoder throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Yoder lands a jab.
Barnes swings for the body but Yoder moves out of range.
Barnes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yoder drops his hands momentarily and Barnes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yoder throws out a leg kick but Barnes moves out of range and Yoder only half commits.
Yoder throws a low kick but Barnes moves out of range easily.
Barnes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Yoder counters with a nice double leg into side control. Barnes won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yoder wants to control but Barnes is keeping him busy.
Barnes pushes Yoder away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Yoder gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Yoder is looking to take a break and control but Barnes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Yoder is controlling him well.
Barnes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Barnes wants to get back to his feet but Yoder is dominant here and he's now got Barnes's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Yoder's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Barnes tries to break free.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yoder is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ryan Yoder will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ryan Yoder's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Barnes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yoder moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barnes throws a hook but Yoder avoids it easily.
Barnes lands the left hand.
Barnes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Yoder circles away.
Yoder tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Yoder throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Yoder moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Barnes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sloppy strikes from Barnes. Those never looked like landing.
Yoder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.
Yoder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barnes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes blocks the body kick.
A head kick misses from Barnes.
Yoder throws a body shot but no joy.
Yoder lands with a thumping leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barnes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoder tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barnes throws a poor cross that misses
and Yoder counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Barnes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Andrew Barnes is winning the standup battle so far.
Barnes defending well as Yoder loads up on a big left hand.
Yoder lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barnes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yoder lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Barnes bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Yoder's head backwards.
Barnes misses with a two punch combination.
A leg kick checked by Barnes.
Yoder shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Yoder throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barnes lands a head kick!
Barnes moves out of range of the body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Barnes slips a jab and a cross from Yoder.
Barnes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yoder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.
Yoder motions for Barnes to come forward. Yoder throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Andrew Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yoder moves out of range of the leg kick from Barnes.
Barnes misses with a hook
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Yoder cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barnes throws a leg kick that is checked

and Yoder counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Yoder.
Barnes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Yoder is controlling him.

Yoder decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Barnes lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Barnes throws a looping overhand right but Yoder ducks down to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes misses the body punch
and Yoder counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Barnes thinking.
Yoder misses with a head kick.
Barnes dips to his left and cracks Yoder with an uppercut!
Barnes throws a solid leg kick but Yoder takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Barnes.
Yoder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ryan Yoder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yoder scores with a punch to the head.
Yoder just misses with a punch to the body.
Barnes throws a right hand that Yoder ducks under and follows up with a left that Yoder also avoids with ease.
Yoder appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A clash of legs there as Yoder blocks the low kick.
A jab from Barnes does it's job there.
Barnes dives in for a single leg takedown but Yoder sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Barnes prevents Yoder from breaking the clinch.

Yoder's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yoder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barnes.
Yoder scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Barnes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Despite the aggression on Yoder's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Yoder misses with a hook to the body
and Barnes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yoder thuds a left hand into Barnes's body.
Yoder is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Yoder misses with a wild body shot.
Barnes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Yoder on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Barnes throws a head kick but Yoder moves out of range.
Yoder has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A nice combination there by Barnes.
Barnes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Yoder makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Andrew Barnes will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ryan Yoder's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Barnes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Yoder fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Yoder with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A good leg kick by Barnes.
Yoder rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barnes counters with a flying knee. Nice.

Barnes throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Yoder was covering up waiting for the punch and Barnes finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Barnes stops Yoder from standing up.
Yoder bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barnes's guard.

The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barnes is looking to sweep but instead, Yoder has passed into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Yoder decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Yoder with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Yoder lands with a nice body punch.
Yoder ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yoder let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Yoder wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Yoder blocks a head kick by Barnes.
Barnes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Barnes misses with a hook to the body
and Yoder counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Barnes thinking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barnes takes a swing at Yoder's ribcage but misses.
Yoder takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses.
Barnes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yoder swings for the body but Barnes moves out of range.
Yoder cracks a nice hook into Barnes's ribs.
Barnes throws a series of punches but Yoder avoids them all with ease.
Yoder misses the shot to the body.
Barnes went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes motions for Yoder to come forward. Barnes throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Yoder crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Barnes - the referee stops the clock and Yoder gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Barnes. Yoder manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Barnes throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Yoder.
Yoder checks a leg kick.
Barnes tries a low kick but Yoder avoids it.
Yoder avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barnes misses with a combination
and Yoder counters with a left to the body.
Barnes misses with a low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barnes misses with a few strikes there.
Barnes checks a leg kick.
Yoder slips a jab and a cross from Barnes.
Yoder lands a head shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Yoder - that will leave a mark!
Yoder jabs Barnes right on the nose. Barnes blinks but takes it well.
Yoder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barnes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yoder circles away quickly and effectively.
Barnes doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Yoder makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Yoder connects with a nice looking jab.
Barnes throws a head kick but Yoder moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes misses with a straight left.
Yoder throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yoder connects with a solid leg kick.
Barnes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Yoder counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Yoder just misses with a punch to the body.
Barnes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Barnes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yoder feints the counter takedown.
Yoder takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses.
Barnes throws a combination that misses
and Yoder counters with an outside leg kick.
Yoder lands a nice hook to Barnes's body. Barnes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Yoder.
Barnes misses with a series of wild punches.
Yoder doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Yoder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yoder 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Yoder!
Ryan Yoder seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.