PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Son Wukong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barnes is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Black Eyed Peas - Imma Be. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Wukong
vs
Barnes

177 cm
25
180 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

178 cm
22
170 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite 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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Son Wukong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andre Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wukong blocks a low kick nicely.
Wukong tries to clinch but Barnes is having none of it.
Barnes's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Barnes duly obliges.
Wukong takes one to the chin there.
Wukong shoots in looking for a takedown. Barnes tries to sprawl out of it but Wukong keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Barnes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wukong shoots in but no luck this time.
Horrible takedown by Wukong or perhaps it was just good defense by Barnes which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Son Wukong. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Wukong has taken the fight to the clinch.
Barnes misses with a punch to the body.
Barnes misses with a body punch.
Barnes digs a right hand into Wukong's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wukong's gas tank.
Wukong goes for a takedown in the clinch but Barnes prevents it.
Barnes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Good body shot from Barnes.
Barnes prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Wukong gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Wukong is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wukong wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Barnes holds on and takes a little breather.
Barnes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Barnes managing to control the position.
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wukong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Wukong is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Barnes is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Barnes has escaped and now he's on top!

Wukong has his foot on Barnes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barnes works his way back into a safe position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Barnes thows a big elbow that misses.
Barnes scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wukong utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Barnes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Barnes trying to control but Wukong is working from the bottom.
Barnes might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Wukong kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Barnes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Barnes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wukong's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes working some strikes from top position.

Wukong is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barnes is aware though and is defending well.
Barnes won't allow Wukong to sweep him here.
Barnes connects with a couple of short punches.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.

Wukong is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Barnes content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Barnes passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Barnes works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Barnes scoring with punches and elbows.
Barnes landing strikes.
Barnes scores with punches from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Barnes decides to stand up, so the ref orders Wukong to his feet.

Barnes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Barnes prevents a takedown attempt there.
Barnes lands a left hand.

Wukong tightens his grip and picks Barnes up, before dumping him to the ground. Barnes manages to land in guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wukong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wukong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Barnes wants to stand up but Wukong is controlling him.
Barnes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barnes drops an elbow to the side of Wukong's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes working over Wukong with some ground and pound. Wukong looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Barnes working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Barnes dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Barnes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Barnes!

Wukong moves into range and clinches up with Barnes.
A right hand to the body from Barnes.
Barnes is working Wukong over against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes pushes Wukong back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Barnes is leaning against Wukong and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hand to the body from Barnes.
A short uppercut from Barnes.
A hook to the body from Barnes.
Barnes cracks Wukong with a nice body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Barnes.
Barnes gets through Wukong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barnes trying to land knees to the body.
Barnes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barnes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

Barnes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barnes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Barnes cracks Wukong with an open hand slap.
A decent looking cross lands there for Barnes.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Barnes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wukong, pushing him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Barnes - that landed with a thud.
Barnes gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wukong.
A right handed body shot lands from Barnes.
A hook to the body from Barnes.
Barnes lands a body punch.
Barnes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Barnes lands a body punch.
Barnes pushes Wukong back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes lands a left hand.
Barnes digs a right hand underneath Wukong's ribcage. Wukong let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Barnes lands a nice shot to the body.
Barnes can't get the takedown.
Barnes lands a body shot in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Barnes.
Barnes is leaning against Wukong and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Barnes lands a right hand.
Barnes is working Wukong over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Barnes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barnes.
A right handed body shot lands from Barnes.
Nice body punch from Barnes - that landed with a thud.
A right hand to the body from Barnes.
Barnes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wukong.
Barnes presses Wukong against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Barnes - that landed with a thud.
Barnes pushes Wukong back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Barnes.
Barnes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Barnes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wukong or not.
A right handed body shot lands from Barnes.
Barnes works on Wukong's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barnes.

Barnes manages to break the clinch.
Barnes thumps Wukong with a low kick.

Barnes drives through and clinches with Wukong against the cage.
Andre Barnes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The referee is keeping an eye on Barnes - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nice body punch from Barnes.

Barnes manages to break the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barnes.
A jab from Barnes does it's job there.

Barnes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Barnes scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wukong throws a punch but it's blocked by Barnes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Barnes as the two fighters clinch.
Barnes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wukong.
Good body shot from Barnes.
Barnes digs a right hand into Wukong's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wukong's gas tank.

Barnes is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Wukong can't fight it off and eventually Barnes manages to take the fight to the floor. Wukong looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wukong is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Barnes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.

Barnes gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Barnes stuns Wukong with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wukong on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Barnes scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wukong takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Andre Barnes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wukong looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Wukong closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wukong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Barnes obliges.
Barnes throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Barnes stops a takedown attempt from Wukong.
A short uppercut from Barnes.
Nice body punch from Barnes - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barnes.
Barnes lands a body shot in the clinch.

Barnes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wukong takes one on the button.
Jab, jab by Barnes - just one landing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice uppercut lands for Barnes. That snapped Wukong's head back.
Barnes throws a nice outside leg kick.
Barnes punishes Wukong's body with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Barnes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Barnes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice sprawl there from Barnes as Wukong shoots in.
Wukong clinches but Barnes breaks the clinch
and Barnes makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Barnes works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Barnes sizes up Wukong with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

Barnes rushes Wukong and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Barnes lands a shot to the body.
Barnes is leaning against Wukong and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Barnes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Barnes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barnes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
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!
Wukong dodges the punch combination from Barnes.
Son Wukong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barnes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes lands with a cross.

Wukong tries to keep at a distance but Barnes has taken the fight into the clinch.

Barnes manages to break the clinch.
Wukong takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Barnes throws a shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Barnes.
Barnes scores with a shot to the body.

Barnes closes the distance and clinches.
Barnes presses Wukong against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Barnes.
A left hand lands to the body for Barnes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A hook to the body from Barnes.
A short right from Barnes on the inside.
Son Wukong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Barnes digs a right hand underneath Wukong's ribcage. Wukong let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Barnes lands a body shot.
Barnes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wukong.
Barnes scores with a hook to the body.
Barnes digs a right hand into Wukong's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wukong's gas tank.
A hook to the body from Barnes.
Good body shot from Barnes.
Barnes is leaning against Wukong and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Barnes.
Barnes cracks Wukong with a nice body shot.
Barnes works on Wukong's body with a couple of short punches.
Barnes digs a right hand underneath Wukong's ribcage. Wukong let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Barnes works on Wukong's body with a couple of short punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Barnes.
Knees in the clinch landing for Barnes.
A right hook to the body lands for Barnes.
Barnes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wukong.
Barnes works on Wukong's body with a couple of short punches.
Barnes stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Barnes digs a right hand into Wukong's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wukong's gas tank.
Barnes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Barnes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wukong.
Wukong letting Barnes take a breather here.
A hook to the body from Barnes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barnes.
Wukong gets underhooks to prevent Barnes's takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes cracks Wukong with a nice body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Barnes.
Well,Wukong is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Knees in the clinch landing for Barnes.
Wukong drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short right from Barnes.
Barnes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Barnes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wukong gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Barnes lands a left hand.
Wukong tries to pull guard but Barnes won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Son Wukong. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Barnes manages to break the clinch.
Wukong gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Barnes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Barnes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wukong shoots and misses
and Barnes counters with a series of strikes. Wukong will be more careful next time no doubt.
Barnes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wukong's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wukong fails with the takedown
and Barnes counters with a three punch combo that has Wukong backing up. Wukong nods at Barnes to acknowledge the strikes.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Barnes!
Donk. Barnes catches Wukong right on the button with a cross.
Wukong looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Barnes misses with a two punch combination.
Barnes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wukong. That did some damage!
Barnes throws a leg kick which misses Wukong's front leg but catches the back leg as Wukong tries to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wukong throws an overhand right that lands on Barnes's shoulder, as Barnes tries to avoid the shot.
Barnes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Andre Barnes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Barnes thuds his right hand into Wukong's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Barnes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Barnes 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Andre Barnes!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Andre Barnes!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Andre Barnes!

Andre Barnes wins by unanimous decision!