PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Curtis Barrett (ranked 24309 p4p, 1168 weight class) and Debt Metal (ranked 547 p4p, 145 weight class). Curtis Barrett has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Barrett
vs
Metal

185 cm
29
225
2 - 11 - 0

190 cm
21
260
7 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

âš”ï¸Conquest Nutritionâš”ï¸

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Curtis Barrett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Debt Metal!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, David Schapiro and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Metal scores with a hook to the body. Barrett takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Metal shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barrett as he avoids it easily.
Barrett changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Metal misses with a body shot.
Barrett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Metal.
Metal misses with a straight left.
Barrett half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A jab from Metal finds it's way through Barrett's defenses.
Metal bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Barrett's head backwards.
Metal rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Barrett decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Metal's guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Metal manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Metal is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Barrett can't fight it off and eventually Metal manages to take the fight to the floor. Barrett looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Metal controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Metal throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Metal slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Metal's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Metal is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Metal slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Metal's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Metal looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
More stalling from Metal.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Metal paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Metal looks to score with a jab to the body but Barrett is just out of range.
Barrett tries to counter with a takedown but Metal is quick to defend against it.
Metal is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barrett sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metal jabs at Barrett's body.
Metal lands the left hand.
Metal changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Metal lands a nice looking body shot.
Barrett takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Barrett is breathing heavily.

Metal fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Barrett sprawls well initially but Metal persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Metal seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Barrett is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Metal scores with a couple of nice shots.
Well, if Metal is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Metal winds up and cracks Barrett with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metal lands with a punch from half guard.
Barrett taking some punishment here, with Metal in his half guard.
Barrett on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Barrett tries to get out of the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Metal is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Metal seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Metal is nestled in close to Barrett, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Metal looking to score a takedown here. Barrett is defending well but Metal drives through and ends up in Barrett's guard.
Debt Metal has got the better of the ground game so far.
Metal working some strikes from top position.
Metal content to stall in guard here.
Metal working some strikes from top position.
Metal works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice strikes from Metal there.
Metal content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Metal works his way into full mount!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Metal with shots to the head and body - Barrett looks very uncomfortable down there.
Metal with the ground and pound from mount.
Metal takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Metal has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Metal scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Barrett?
Metal lands with some strikes.
Metal controlling the position easily from mount.
Metal with a couple of short strikes.
Metal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metal fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Metal looking to finish Barrett with some ground and pound. This is bad for Barrett!
Barrett knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Metal on the ground.
Metal with shots to the head and body - Barrett looks very uncomfortable down there.
Barrett is bucking up trying to escape but Metal cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Metal is in the full mount, landing strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Metal landing strikes from the mount and Barrett is in trouble!
Metal lands a big elbow.

Barrett is rocked!
A big strike lands for Metal! That's really hurt Barrett and he's turned his back - Metal keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Metal jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Debt Metal!