PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Durden (ranked 4266 p4p, 4265 weight class) and Ben Barnes (ranked 453 p4p, 451 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Durden
vs
Barnes

183 cm
25
170
0 - 0 - 0

172 cm
25
170
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Sakura Style

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyler Durden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Durden misses with a body shot.
A big left from Barnes misses.
Barnes connects with a jab.
Durden avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barnes throws a big shot that misses.
Barnes throws a looping overhand right but Durden ducks down to avoid it.
Durden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barnes.
Barnes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barnes lands the left hand.
Durden just misses with a punch to the body.
Barnes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Durden tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Barnes manages to circle out of the way.
Durden throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Durden.
Barnes connects with the punch.
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 throws a good cross that connects.
Good standup being displayed there by Durden as he connects with a hook.
Barnes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barnes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A jab from Barnes finds it's way through Durden's defenses.
Ben Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durden doesn't manage to clinch there - Barnes circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Durden bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Durden bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Barnes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Durden.
Durden scores with a jab to the head.
Barnes misses with a wild body shot.
Barnes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A slow jab from Barnes misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barnes. Durden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barnes might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Durden avoids the body shot from Barnes.
As Barnes tries to get set, Durden tries to push him back and clinch up but Barnes manages to avoid the attempt.
A jab from Barnes misses.
As Barnes tries to get set, Durden tries to push him back and clinch up but Barnes manages to avoid the attempt.
Barnes misses with a hook.
Barnes catches Durden with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Barnes with a jab.
Barnes is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Durden had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes misses with an uppercut
enabling Durden to counter with a crisp jab.
Barnes throws a jab but it's blocked by Durden.
Durden cracks Barnes with a good jab.

Barnes is rocked!
Barnes is holding his hands too far apart here. Durden throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Barnes is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tyler Durden!