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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Darius Barnett (ranked 1984 p4p, 4113 weight class) and Silus Petrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Cuts easily |
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Solid chin |
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darius Barnett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Silus Petrov!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrov shoots in and drives through. Barnett sprawls well.
Barnett takes the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Petrov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Petrov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barnett.
Barnett misses with a punch on the inside.
Petrov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Barnett gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Barnett definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Petrov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Petrov.
Barnett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barnett swings wildly with an uppercut but Petrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Petrov.
Barnett working aggressively here.
Petrov looking for a takedown.
Darius Barnett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Silus Petrov.
Barnett lands an uppercut.
Petrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barnett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Petrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barnett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barnett swings wildly with an uppercut but Petrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Barnett.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnett has a couple of punches blocked by Petrov.
Barnett throws a head punch that misses.
Barnett has a couple of punches blocked by Petrov.
Barnett working aggressively here.
Barnett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Petrov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Barnett pulls his leg out and moves away.
Barnett fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barnett wants to clinch up but Petrov keeps it at a distance.
Petrov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Barnett defends it well.
Barnett moves into the clinch.
Barnett gets underhooks to prevent Petrov's takedown attempt.
Barnett has a couple of punches blocked by Petrov.
Barnett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barnett lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barnett.
Petrov blocks an uppercut.
Barnett stops a takedown attempt from Petrov.
Barnett throws a head punch that misses.
Petrov blocks an uppercut.
Petrov blocking some punches.
Barnett working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Petrov.
Barnett working aggressively here.
Barnett scores with a nice hook to the head.
Petrov tries to score a body lock takedown but Barnett shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Barnett makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov blocks an uppercut.
Barnett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Petrov takes a shot to the head.
Barnett misses with a punch on the inside.
Barnett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Petrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barnett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Petrov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barnett.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A shot in the inside from Barnett.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Barnett dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Barnett has closed the distance and engaged Petrov in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barnett.
Barnett lands an uppercut.
Barnett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barnett misses with some punches.
Petrov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barnett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barnett working aggressively here.
Barnett swings wildly with an uppercut but Petrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov blocks an uppercut.
Barnett throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Barnett fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barnett swings wildly with an uppercut but Petrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barnett working aggressively here.
Barnett prevents a takedown attempt there.
Petrov wants to take the fight to the mat but Barnett manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Petrov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Barnett walks away with a smile on his face. Petrov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Darius Barnett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Silus Petrov.
Barnett tries to clinch but Petrov is having none of it.
Petrov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Barnett defends it well.
Barnett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Petrov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barnett forces Petrov back against the cage and clinches.
Barnett has a couple of punches blocked by Petrov.
Petrov is trying to break the clinch but Barnett has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnett has a couple of punches blocked by Petrov.
Petrov can't break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Barnett fails to land.
Barnett throws a punch but it's blocked by Petrov.
Barnett swings wildly with an uppercut but Petrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barnett misses with some punches.
Barnett misses with some punches.
Barnett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barnett working aggressively here.
Barnett misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Barnett fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnett misses with the head strike.
Barnett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barnett has a couple of punches blocked by Petrov.
Petrov breaks from the clinch.
Barnett tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Petrov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barnett moves into the clinch.
Petrov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Barnett prevents it.
A head punch on the inside from Barnett fails to land.
Petrov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Petrov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barnett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barnett misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Barnett fails to land.
Barnett misses with a punch on the inside.
Barnett throws a punch but it's blocked by Petrov.
Barnett misses with some punches.
Barnett throws a head punch that misses.
Barnett throws a head punch that misses.
Barnett prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Petrov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Barnett just stands there and leans against the cage.
Barnett lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Petrov backwards.
Barnett swings wildly with an uppercut but Petrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Barnett dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Barnett stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barnett wants it to stay on the feet.
Barnett tries to close the distance and clinch but Petrov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barnett tries to clinch up.
Petrov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Barnett moves into the clinch.
Petrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Petrov has hold of one of Barnett's legs. Barnett is fighting the takedown attempt but Petrov gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Petrov passes Barnett's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Barnett is looking to control Petrov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barnett avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnett tries to roll over but Petrov keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnett is not content to let Petrov control the position.
Petrov wants to free his trapped foot but Barnett is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Petrov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Petrov is keen to just control but Barnett is a slippery customer.
Petrov is looking to advance position but Barnett won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Petrov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barnett is just riding it out for now. Petrov eventually gives up the hold.
Petrov is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Barnett is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Silus Petrov!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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