PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Avon Barksdale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dae Jung Pak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Avon Barksdale could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dae Jung Pak's chin.

Barksdale
vs
Jung Pak

174 cm
22
185 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

182 cm
24
180 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

DJs Locker

Perkele!
DJs Locker

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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Avon Barksdale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dae Jung Pak!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Pak.

Barksdale looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Pak looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barksdale trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Pak has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barksdale can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pak keeping moving, preventing Barksdale from controlling successfully.
Pak keeping full guard, as Barksdale tries to pass.
Barksdale trying to control but Pak is working from the bottom.
Pak keeping full guard, as Barksdale tries to pass.
Barksdale passes Pak's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pak is staying active underneath Barksdale, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Barksdale is looking for a kimura but Pak is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barksdale to get the leverage.
Pak is looking for a sweep. Barksdale is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pak looks like he's trying to stand up.
Pak is looking to improve his position.

Pak looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Barksdale seems to be looking for submissions.
Pak is looking for a sweep. Barksdale is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pak trying to control from the bottom.
Barksdale moves into full mount! Pak won't be happy about that!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pak is trying desperately to improve position.

Barksdale is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Pak is surviving well by controlling Barksdale's body position as best he can.
Barksdale pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
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!
Pak blocking the ground and pound.
Barksdale with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Pak has given up his back here. Will Barksdale look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Pak looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

Barksdale patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pak showing good submission defense here.

Barksdale is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

Pak defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Barksdale's arms.

Barksdale is looking for the choke from the back position but Pak is controlling his hands well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pak controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.

Barksdale is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

Barksdale is looking for the choke from the back position but Pak is controlling his hands well.
Barksdale has the hooks in. Pak is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pak manages to reverse the position and now he's in Barksdale's guard. Nice work there by Pak.
Pak wanted to stand there but Barksdale had control of the position.
Pak won't allow Barksdale to sweep him here.
Pak trying to control but Barksdale is working from the bottom.
Barksdale has a closed guard, preventing Pak from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barksdale is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Barksdale is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Barksdale has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Pak has passed into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Avon Barksdale dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Nice sprawl there from Pak as Barksdale shoots in.
Pak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barksdale.
Pak missing with a left hand there. Barksdale was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pak scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Barksdale slips under a jab from Pak.
Pak stuffs the takedown attempt from Barksdale. Barksdale gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Pak. That snapped Barksdale's head back.
Barksdale tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pak swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Avon Barksdale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sloppy strikes from Pak. Those never looked like landing.
Barksdale shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pak but Pak pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Barksdale shoots in for a double leg but Pak sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Barksdale blocks a head kick by Pak.
Pak leaves Barksdale with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Barksdale misses with a takedown attempt - Pak sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barksdale slips a jab and a cross from Pak.
Pak scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barksdale in his tracks.
Pak lands a head shot.
Barksdale closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pak circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Barksdale has a takedown stuffed.
Barksdale closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pak circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Barksdale is defended easily by Pak.
Pak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barksdale moves away.
Pak misses with a straight right.
Pak throws the left hand but Barksdale avoids the punch easily.
Dae Jung Pak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pak throws a sloppy head kick and Barksdale moves out of range easily.
Pak fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pak throws a sloppy head kick and Barksdale moves out of range easily.
Pak looks to land a left hand but Barksdale moved out of range nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pak pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barksdale looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pak is fending him off so far but Barksdale persists. Nope, Pak circles away and we're back to standing.
Pak scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pak throws a body kick that misses.
Pak tries a head kick but it misses.
Pak tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barksdale shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pak but Pak pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Barksdale takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pak misses with a series of wild punches.
The fighters circling - Pak throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pak connects with a body shot that sends Barksdale's belly button to the back.
Pak cracks Barksdale with a right hand to the side of the head.
Barksdale misses with a takedown attempt - Pak sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pak stuffs the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Pak there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Barksdale fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Barksdale shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pak as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pak lands a jab to the head.
Pak cracks Barksdale with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pak stalks Barksdale and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Barksdale's face. Barksdale staggers backwards, shaken.
A nice combination there by Pak.
Pak is looking to land body kicks.
Barksdale shoots in looking for a takedown. Pak tries to sprawl out of it but Barksdale keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pak manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dae Jung Pak seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pak lands a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barksdale fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pak throws a head kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale ducks under a wild hook from Pak.
Barksdale walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pak rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barksdale moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pak misses with a hook.
Barksdale shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pak but Pak pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pak throws a jab but it's blocked by Barksdale.
Barksdale tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pak sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barksdale somewhat.
Pak throws a sloppy head kick and Barksdale moves out of range easily.
Pak throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barksdale sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jab by Pak.
Pak throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barksdale stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A slapping body kick lands there for Pak.

Barksdale looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Pak!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dae Jung Pak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Pak throws a body punch but Barksdale moves out of range.
Pak throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Barksdale on the side of the head.
Pak's corner calls for a 1-2. Pak obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Barksdale is defended easily by Pak.
Barksdale moves away from the strike by Pak.
Pak lands a lovely overhand right.
Barksdale shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pak but Pak pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A jab lands there for Pak.
Pak tries to bum rush Barksdale with a series of wild strikes but Barksdale uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pak lands a head kick!

Barksdale is rocked!
Pak has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barksdale displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pak throws out the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pak swings for the body but Barksdale moves out of range.
Pak with a body punch. A glancing blow.

Barksdale gets a double leg takedown into Pak's guard.
Barksdale postures up.

Pak is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pak takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barksdale pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pak is keeping the position for now.
Barksdale works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Barksdale is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Pak as he works his way to full guard.
Barksdale looking to pass the guard.
Barksdale passes Pak's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pak pushes Barksdale off looking to stand but Barksdale dives back in and keeps control.

Pak looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barksdale trying to pass the guard but Pak defending well.

Barksdale seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Pak is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Avon Barksdale!
In his post fight interview, Avon Barksdale started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.