PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Theopolis Barrymore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peekay Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barrymore kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Thing That Should Not Be. Williams has chosen Noise Won't Stop as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Barrymore
vs
Williams

186 cm
29
194 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

225 cm
31
195 lbs
21 - 19 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Theopolis Barrymore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Peekay Williams!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Damien Edna and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barrymore avoids the body shot from Williams.
Williams throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Barrymore on the side of the head.
Williams lands a jab.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barrymore was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
A jab from Williams finds it's way through Barrymore's defenses.
Williams scores with a punch to the head.
Williams leaves Barrymore with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Williams bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Barrymore's head.
Barrymore tries to score a power double leg takedown but Williams sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barrymore somewhat.
Williams connects with a body shot that sends Barrymore's belly button to the back.
No joy there for Williams, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Williams defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Barrymore.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theopolis Barrymore. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrymore shoots in for a double leg but Williams sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Barrymore shoots for a double leg takedown but Williams sprawls well. He's pushed Barrymore's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Williams fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Barrymore on the side of the head.
Barrymore shoots for a double leg takedown but Williams sprawls well. He's pushed Barrymore's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Williams scores with a sloppy right hand. Barrymore should have avoided that one.
Williams lands a jab-cross combination.
Williams throws a front kick aimed at Barrymore's knee but Barrymore avoids it well.
A good leg kick by Williams.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Williams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barrymore takes one on the button.
Barrymore shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Williams as he avoids it easily.
Williams misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Barrymore counters with a thumping low kick.
Williams is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams connects with a nice looking jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Williams lands with a right hand.
Williams throws a series of punches but Barrymore avoids them all with ease.

Williams is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Barrymore's half guard.
Barrymore might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Barrymore trying to hold on to Williams's head to control him but Williams postures up.

Barrymore looking for submissions off his back.

Barrymore looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Barrymore is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Williams pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrymore on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Williams really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barrymore. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Williams with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Barrymore on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Williams throwing shots but Barrymore is blocking nicely.
Williams winds up and cracks Barrymore with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Williams wants to control but Barrymore is keeping him busy.
Williams missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Barrymore is trying to control but can't.

Barrymore looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Barrymore is not content to let Williams control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Barrymore looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Williams trying to pass the guard but Barrymore defending well.
Barrymore is staying active underneath Williams, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Barrymore is looking to control Williams's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barrymore avoid being mounted?
Williams is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
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!
Barrymore throws a strike from the bottom but Williams passes into side control!
Barrymore is looking for a sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barrymore gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ground and pound from Williams.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peekay Williams dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Williams scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Peekay Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barrymore fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Barrymore shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Barrymore fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theopolis Barrymore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Barrymore. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Barrymore on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Barrymore takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Barrymore has a takedown stuffed.
Williams tests Barrymore's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Theopolis Barrymore is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Williams.

Williams bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Barrymore tries to buck Williams off but Williams is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams working the ground and pound from side control.
Barrymore manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Williams lands with a punch from half guard.

Barrymore looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barrymore trying to control from the bottom.
Barrymore tries to get to full guard but Williams has control of the leg.

Barrymore looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!

Barrymore looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Williams seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barrymore does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Williams throwing shots but Barrymore is blocking nicely.
Williams is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Barrymore looking for submissions off his back.
Barrymore taking some punishment here, with Williams in his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Barrymore looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Barrymore looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Williams trying to mount his opponent but Barrymore defends it.

Barrymore looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barrymore flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

Barrymore looking for submissions off his back.
Williams is keen to just control but Barrymore is a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Barrymore looking for submissions off his back.

Barrymore is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Williams pulls his head out easily.
Williams takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Williams stands up out of the half guard.
Williams scores with a jab. Barrymore acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barrymore throws a right hand that Williams ducks under and follows up with a left that Williams also avoids with ease.
Nice takedown defense from Williams. No joy for Barrymore on that attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice sprawl there from Williams as Barrymore shoots in.
Williams connects with a looping right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peekay Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Williams bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

Barrymore gets caught flat footed, as Williams shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Barrymore is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Williams must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Williams postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Williams trying to control but Barrymore is working from the bottom.

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

Williams got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barrymore has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Williams has managed to get both his arms back between Barrymore's legs - danger averted.
Williams works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Barrymore with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Barrymore taking some punishment here, with Williams in his half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barrymore does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Williams lands a nice short elbow.
Williams lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Barrymore is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Williams pulls his head out easily.

Barrymore looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Williams landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Williams is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Barrymore!
Williams looking to control but Barrymore is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
A big strike lands for Williams! That's really hurt Barrymore and he's turned his back - Williams keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Williams jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peekay Williams!