PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kyle The Kid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hannabil Barka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Kid comes to the cage accompanied by Moby - Flower . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

The Kid
vs
Barka

185 cm
23
155 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

182 cm
20
150 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Kyle The Kid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Hannabil Barka!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Kid tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Barka swivels and escapes.
The Kid shoots and misses

and Barka counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Barka perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The Kid taking some punishment here, with Barka in his half guard.
Barka wants to control but The Kid is keeping him busy.
Barka prevents The Kid from standing back up.
The Kid trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Barka connects with a nice short shot to The Kid's temple.
The Kid is trying to stand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still in half guard, Barka seems content to control.
The Kid really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Barka is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Barka is keen to just control but The Kid is a slippery customer.
Barka lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The Kid looks like he's trying to stand up.
Barka controlling the pace.
Barka prevents The Kid from standing back up.
The Kid won't allow Barka to pass to mount.
Barka performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
It looks like Barka might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Hannabil Barka wasn't active enough on the ground.

Barka feints and as The Kid raises his hands in defense, Barka changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

The Kid uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Kyle The Kid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Kid shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barka as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle The Kid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barka tries to score a power double leg takedown but The Kid sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barka somewhat.
Barka slaps away a takedown attempt from The Kid, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The Kid dives in and grabs Barka's left leg, looking for a takedown. Barka pushes down on The Kid's head and hops out.
Barka shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says The Kid as he avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Barka scores with a takedown into The Kid's guard.
Barka postures up in The Kid's guard and throws a big left but The Kid blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Kid can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Barka controls the pace.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Hannabil Barka hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
The Kid shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Barka counters with a series of strikes. The Kid will be more careful next time no doubt.
The Kid looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Barka shoots in for a double leg but The Kid sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barka shoots for a double leg takedown but The Kid sprawls well. He's pushed Barka's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The Kid fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barka avoids it really well and circles away.
The Kid stuffs the takedown.

Barka feints and as The Kid raises his hands in defense, Barka changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Barka won't allow The Kid to get back to his feet.
Barka is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Barka trying to control but The Kid is working from the bottom.
Barka really doesn't want to stay on the ground with The Kid. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Barka sitting in guard here, content to control.

Hannabil Barka has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
The Kid fails with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barka shoots for a double leg takedown but The Kid sprawls well. He's pushed Barka's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Barka fails with the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from The Kid is defended easily by Barka.
The Kid fails to land the takedown.
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!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Barka.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

The Kid shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than The Kid was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Barka is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hannabil Barka dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Barka fails with a takedown attempt.
The Kid shoots in and drives through. Barka sprawls well.
The Kid with a poor takedown

and Barka counters with a single leg into guard. The Kid didn't expect that.
Barka trying to control but The Kid is working from the bottom.

The Kid has his feet on Barka's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Barka shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has The Kid pinned against the cage. The Kid gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Barka misses with a takedown

and The Kid counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kyle The Kid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hannabil Barka.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barka keeping moving, preventing The Kid from controlling successfully.
Hannabil Barka has got the better of the ground game so far.
The Kid is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Barka is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Kid controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Barka is wriggling around but The Kid manages to pass to half guard.
The Kid is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Barka wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Kid is trying to control. Barka wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Kyle The Kid.
The Kid has a takedown stuffed.
Barka is trying hard to land a takedown here. The Kid sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Barka misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Barka.
Barka displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from The Kid.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barka shoots in but The Kid avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Barka leaves The Kid with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The Kid gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Barka counters with a takedown into side control.
Barka in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The Kid wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Barka grinds an elbow into The Kid's temple.
The Kid wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Barka politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Barka prefers to stall for the moment though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Kid is trying to buck Barka off.
Barka scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at The Kid to see if he's OK.
The Kid is trying to get back to his feet.
Barka scores with punches from side control.
Barka lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear The Kid down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barka working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The Kid seems a little lost for a moment, as Barka dominates the positioning.
The Kid wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Hannabil Barka will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Barka gets the takedown into side control.
The Kid pushes Barka away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Barka gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Barka trying to control the action but The Kid is working from the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Kid is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Barka has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Kid being controlled for a moment.
Barka working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Barka trying to control the position but The Kid is working away.
Barka is chipping away with strikes.
The Kid pushes Barka away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Barka gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Barka is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt The Kid will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barka cracks The Kid with a big right hand but The Kid just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Barka lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The Kid is pushing Barka's head away, looking to escape. Barka manages to hold on to the position though.
Barka moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Barka trying to control the position but The Kid is working away.
The Kid pushes Barka away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Barka gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Barka lands a few punches from side control.
The Kid is trying to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barka is looking to take a break and control but The Kid is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barka prevents The Kid from escaping the position.
Barka working the head and body with strikes.
Barka lands a decent elbow from side control.
Barka controlling the position from side mount.
The Kid takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Check out the look on Barka's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Barka wants to control but The Kid is keeping him busy.
Barka lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear The Kid down.
The Kid wants to get back to his feet but Barka drags him back down.
Barka is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down The Kid's shoulder. That is not cool.
The Kid is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Barka has just dragged him back down to the mat.

The Kid throws Barka to one side and escapes!
The Kid shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Barka sprawls well. Barka wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. The Kid gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Barka.
Barka scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barka fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Barka looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The Kid keeping moving, preventing Barka from controlling successfully.
Barka lands a couple of digs.
Barka stops The Kid from standing up.
Barka trying to control the position from guard on top but The Kid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barka tries to free his leg and advance position but The Kid is retaining full guard.
Hannabil Barka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The Kid is looking to stand up but Barka isn't so interested in that idea.
The Kid keeping moving, preventing Barka from controlling successfully.
Kyle The Kid has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barka slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Hannabil Barka.
No luck for Barka with that takedown attempt.
Kyle The Kid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hannabil Barka.
Barka shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Barka is defended easily by The Kid.

The Kid shoots in and gets a takedown into Barka's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Kid won't allow Barka to get back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The Kid slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells The Kid's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

And that's the end of the fight!
Hannabil Barka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Barka 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hannabil Barka!