PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Syd Barrett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dis Styxx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barrett comes to the cage accompanied by One 24. Styxx comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Snoop Dogg: Gin & Juice kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Barrett
vs
Styxx

198 cm
23
265 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

202 cm
24
275 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

BioPharm Nutrition
Hellbent, Inc.™

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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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Syd Barrett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dis Styxx!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Bruno Lombardi and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Styxx uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barrett.
Barrett throws a big shot that misses.
Barrett scores with a kick to the midsection.

Barrett darts in and clinches Styxx up against the cage.
Barrett can't find room to land a body shot as Styxx controls the action.
Barrett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Styxx.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Styxx.
Barrett tries to break free but Styxx pushes him back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Barrett scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barrett misses with some punches.
Barrett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Barrett - that landed with a thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barrett misses with some punches.
Styxx blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barrett cracks Styxx with a nice body shot.
Styxx looks gassed!

Barrett breaks the clinch.

Barrett drives through and clinches with Styxx against the cage.

Styxx escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Styxx fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barrett manages to avoid it.
Styxx looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Barrett misses with a head kick.
A head kick from Barrett lands but Styxx takes it in his stride.
Barrett lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Styxx lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Styxx does it's job there.
Barrett scores with a head kick. Styxx tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barrett defending well as Styxx loads up on a big left hand.
Styxx will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Barrett moves in looking to clinch but Styxx pushes him off.
Styxx takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Barrett turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barrett thuds his right hand into Styxx's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Barrett throws a head kick but Styxx moves out of range.
Styxx is looking to chop away at Barrett's legs.
Barrett lands a nice leg kick that just misses Styxx's sensitive parts.
Barrett throws a head kick but Styxx moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Styxx throws a big shot that misses.

Barrett has Styxx up against the cage in a clinch.
Styxx avoids the elbow strike from Barrett, against the cage.
Barrett working aggressively here.
Barrett swings wildly with an uppercut but Styxx uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barrett tries a body shot but Styxx blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barrett.
Barrett looking to slow down the pace here.
Barrett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barrett throws a knee to the head but misses.
Barrett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Styxx ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Styxx no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Barrett has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Barrett decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrett scores with a jab. Styxx acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Barrett tries a low kick but Styxx avoids it.
Barrett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Styxx misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Barrett throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.

Styxx tries to keep at a distance but Barrett has taken the fight into the clinch.
Styxx managing to block the knees to the body from Barrett.
Barrett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barrett wants to get back to striking at distance but Styxx won't allow it.

Styxx breaks from the clinch.
Styxx ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barrett moves away.
Barrett tries a head kick but it misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Barrett.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Barrett throws a head kick but Styxx moves out of range.
Styxx takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barrett slips a straight right by Styxx.
Styxx fails with the takedown.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barrett.
Styxx throws a jab when Barrett was well out of range.
Barrett fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Styxx.
Styxx is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barrett sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Syd Barrett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dis Styxx.
A decent looking cross lands there for Barrett.
Good leg kick by Barrett there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Barrett tried to score with a low kick but Styxx checks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Styxx throws a series of punches but Barrett avoids them all with ease.
Barrett lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Styxx takes a jab right on the kisser.
A head kick misses from Styxx.
Barrett tries to clinch but Styxx is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Syd Barrett dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Styxx misses with a few strikes there.
Barrett looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Barrett lands with a kick to the temple. Styxx shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Barrett moves out of range of the leg kick from Styxx.
Styxx throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Barrett misses with a kick to the body.
That kick from Barrett tenderised Styxx's leg. Styxx is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barrett takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A left lands for Barrett.
Barrett lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Barrett takes one to the side of the head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Styxx checks a leg kick.
Barrett throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Barrett dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Styxx. That did some damage!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Styxx shoots for a double leg takedown but Barrett sprawls well. He's pushed Styxx's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Barrett tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Styxx manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Styxx fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barrett avoids it really well and circles away.
Styxx is breathing heavily.
Styxx loads up on a big right hand but Barrett slips the punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrett fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Styxx.
A thudding body kick lands there by Barrett!
Barrett connects with a leg kick. Styxx looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Barrett lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Barrett feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Styxx's calf.
Styxx doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barrett thuds his shin into the meat of Styxx's side.
Barrett fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barrett lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

Styxx tries to keep at a distance but Barrett has taken the fight into the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Barrett just misses with a elbow thrown towards Styxx's brow.
Barrett stalling.
Barrett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Styxx's elbow.
Barrett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Barrett is fighting off a takedown attempt but Styxx is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Barrett to the mat. Barrett regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Barrett tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Styxx prevents Barrett from getting back to his feet.
Barrett is pulling down on Styxx's head. It's preventing any offense from Styxx, at least for the moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Barrett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Styxx is one step ahead there.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Syd Barrett just wasn't active enough.
Barrett's jab looks to have found its range, popping Styxx under the eye.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrett slips a jab and a cross from Styxx.
Barrett wants to clinch up but Styxx keeps it at a distance.
Barrett explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Barrett tries to clinch up.
Nice body kick there by Barrett.
Barrett throws a head kick that misses.
Styxx's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Barrett moves into range and lands a nice body kick.

Barrett closes the distance and clinches.
Barrett has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Styxx.

Barrett breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Styxx walks forward, straight into a front kick from Barrett.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick lands from Barrett.
Barrett scoring well with a low kick there.
Barrett lands a head shot.
Syd Barrett is winning the standup battle so far.
Styxx chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barrett can pounce on him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barrett buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Styxx takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Styxx on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Barrett is looking to chop away at Styxx's legs.
Styxx drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Barrett lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Barrett scores with a kick to the body.
Barrett attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Barrett throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Styxx stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Barrett lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Barrett tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Styxx is able to avoid easily.
Barrett misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barrett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Styxx.
Barrett ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Barrett lunges at Styxx with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Styxx's hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Syd Barrett dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Styxx ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barrett moves away.
Styxx takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Styxx ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barrett moves away.
Barrett thows a body shot but no joy.
Barrett walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Styxx checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Barrett connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Styxx's hands.
Styxx lands the left hand.
Styxx throws a jab but it's blocked by Barrett.
Styxx checks a low kick from Barrett.

Styxx bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Barrett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Styxx can do to turn this around?
Styxx tries to advance position but instead Barrett slips a leg back in to half guard.
Well, if Styxx 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.
Styxx takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dis Styxx has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Barrett wants to slow Styxx down by chopping away at his legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Barrett throws a head kick but Styxx moves out of range.
Styxx bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Barrett's head.
Styxx goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Barrett fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barrett plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Styxx misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barrett.
Styxx steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Barrett. That one must have hurt.
Barrett tries to clinch but Styxx moves out of range.
Barrett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barrett attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Barrett digs a good body shot into Styxx's ribs.
Styxx takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Barrett tried to score with a low kick but Styxx checks it.
Styxx misses with a body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Barrett.
Styxx checks the leg kick.
Barrett throws a front kick that sends Styxx stumbling back into the cage.
Syd Barrett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrett is looking to slow Styxx down with leg kicks.
Barrett throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barrett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Styxx.
Barrett looks to throw the jab but Styxx is out of range.
Styxx misses with a wild body shot.
Barrett tries to land a front kick but Styxx steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Styxx uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barrett.
Barrett is looking to clinch.
Barrett fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Styxx.
Styxx keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Barrett.
Barrett is looking to clinch.
Barrett is looking to slow Styxx down with leg kicks.
A decent looking cross lands there for Barrett.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Styxx. Barrett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barrett throws a body kick that misses.
Barrett scores with a shot to the body.
Dis Styxx has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barrett lands a jab.
Styxx misses with the combination.
Barrett lands a nice leg kick that just misses Styxx's sensitive parts.
Good exchange - Barrett coming out on top.
Syd Barrett is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A head kick misses from Barrett.
Barrett throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Barrett connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barrett fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Barrett works over Styxx's head and body with a nice combination.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Barrett, right into the meat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barrett avoids the body shot from Styxx.
Barrett connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A punch lands to the side of Styxx 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A big right from Styxx misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Syd Barrett showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Barrett, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Syd Barrett!