PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Soda Popinsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brutus Barbarian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barbarian is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Iron Man. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Popinsky
vs
Barbarian

215 cm
22
255 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

190 cm
18
225 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Soda Popinsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brutus Barbarian!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Skip Squint and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Popinsky throws a head kick that misses.

Barbarian scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Popinsky is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Barbarian scores with a couple of nice shots.
Popinsky tries to roll over but Barbarian keeps him under control.

Popinsky is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Barbarian pulls his head out easily.

Popinsky looking for submissions off his back.
Popinsky wants to get back to full guard.
Popinsky blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barbarian.
Popinsky wants to get back to full guard but Barbarian has passed into side control.
Popinsky tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barbarian landing shots from mount.
Popinsky tries to reverse the position but Barbarian maintains control.
Popinsky taking shots to the head.
Barbarian working Popinsky over with strikes here.
Popinsky is squirming around, avoiding Barbarian's attempts to control the action.
Barbarian working away from the top, dropping strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbarian with shots to the head and body - Popinsky looks very uncomfortable down there.
Barbarian with shots to the head and body - Popinsky looks very uncomfortable down there.
Popinsky is desperately trying to improve his position but Barbarian has a good base and remains in mount.
Barbarian trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Barbarian with a couple of short strikes.
Popinsky in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Popinsky is trying to stand.
Barbarian cracks Popinsky with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Popinsky is trying to escape the mount.
Popinsky is breathing heavily.
Barbarian lands a heavy elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Popinsky regains half guard.
Barbarian trying to mount his opponent but Popinsky defends it.
Barbarian scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Barbarian working Popinsky over with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Popinsky wants to get back to full guard.
Barbarian working the head and body with strikes.
Barbarian working Popinsky over with strikes.
Popinsky is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Barbarian scores with a couple of nice shots.
Popinsky regains full guard. Nicely done.
Popinsky looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barbarian controlling from the top position.

Popinsky looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Barbarian passes into half guard.
Barbarian is looking to advance position but Popinsky won't allow it.
Ground and pound from Barbarian.
Popinsky gets full guard.
Popinsky throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

Popinsky is looking for a triangle but Barbarian pushes his legs off easily.
Barbarian trying to control but Popinsky is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Barbarian avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Popinsky has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Barbarian is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Popinsky.
Popinsky gets back to half guard.
Popinsky tries to get to full guard but Barbarian has control of the leg.
Popinsky manages to get to full guard.

Popinsky looking for a guillotine here but Barbarian defends easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Popinsky is on top in guard.
Popinsky pushing down on Barbarian's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Popinsky lands a nice short elbow.
Popinsky tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Barbarian.
Barbarian wants to improve his position but Popinsky is controlling well.
Popinsky is thwarting Barbarian's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Barbarian manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barbarian is on top in guard.
Barbarian distracts Popinsky with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Popinsky looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Popinsky keeping moving, preventing Barbarian from controlling successfully.

Popinsky is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Popinsky has momentary wrist control but Barbarian slips an elbow through the middle.
Popinsky has momentary wrist control but Barbarian slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brutus Barbarian dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Popinsky gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Barbarian counters by moving into the clinch.
Popinsky tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Barbarian with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Popinsky tries to pull guard but Barbarian holds him up against the cage and eventually Popinsky drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Soda Popinsky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barbarian looking to throw knees to the head but Popinsky is blocking nicely.
Barbarian is working for takedown but Popinsky is calmly controlling the position for now.

Popinsky breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barbarian shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Popinsky counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Barbarian!
Barbarian is looking to get to half guard.

Popinsky has hold of Barbarian's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Barbarian manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Popinsky trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Barbarian is desperately trying to improve his position but Popinsky has a good base and remains in mount.
Popinsky will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Popinsky working for a guillotine from mount but Barbarian is in no mood to give up.
Barbarian holds on for dear life, controlling Popinsky's posture momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Popinsky is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Barbarian is in real trouble.

Popinsky looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Barbarian taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Soda Popinsky!