PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andre Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Klahan Virote (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barnes's entrance music is Black Eyed Peas - Imma Be. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Virote's choice of entrance music: Victory. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Barnes
vs
Virote

178 cm
33
171 lbs
19 - 15 - 0

191 cm
29
178 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Determined

CEC Nutrition Q160

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 19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andre Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Klahan Virote!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Donatello Bradman and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Virote's calf.
Virote takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Virote misses with a double jab.
Donk. Barnes catches Virote right on the button with a cross.
Virote doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Barnes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Virote sprawls well. Virote wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Barnes gets slowly back to his feet.
Virote throws a right hand that Barnes ducks under and follows up with a left that Barnes also avoids with ease.
Barnes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Virote sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barnes somewhat.
Barnes punishes Virote's body with a nice straight punch.
Klahan Virote is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Virote will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barnes tests Virote's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barnes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Virote.
Virote takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes lands with an overhand left.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses
and Virote counters with a series of strikes. Barnes will be more careful next time no doubt.
Andre Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barnes scores with a jab to the body.
Virote looks winded!
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!
Barnes scores with a leg kick.
Barnes tries to bum rush Virote with a series of wild strikes but Virote uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Virote misses with a combination
and Barnes counters with a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Virote on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barnes. Barnes obviously looking to wear him down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barnes.
Barnes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

Virote is rocked!

Barnes takes the fight into the clinch.

Barnes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Virote on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That kick from Barnes tenderised Virote's leg. Virote is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barnes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Virote but Virote pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Barnes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes connects with a looping right hand.
Virote is still on wobbly legs! Can Barnes finish him?
Virote misses with a combination
and Barnes scores with a counter punch that sends Virote to the canvas! Barnes smells blood - he's punishing Virote with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Virote has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andre Barnes!
An out of breath and clearly excited Andre Barnes thanked CEC Nutrition Q160 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).