PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Avon Barksdale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sed El Bunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sed El Bunt has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Barksdale
vs
El Bunt

174 cm
22
185 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

182 cm
24
180 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Good gas tank

DJs Locker

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Avon Barksdale!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sed El Bunt!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barksdale scores with a jab to the head.
El Bunt misses with a wild body shot.
Barksdale checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Barksdale swings for the body but El Bunt moves out of range.
El Bunt lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
El Bunt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barksdale.
Both fighters circling a little - El Bunt finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
El Bunt doesn't manage to clinch there - Barksdale circles away.
El Bunt misses with a head kick.
El Bunt throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
El Bunt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barksdale avoids the head kick by El Bunt.
El Bunt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barksdale just misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barksdale takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Barksdale blocks a head kick by El Bunt.
Barksdale fakes high and swings low for a body shot but El Bunt manages to avoid it.
Barksdale just misses with a punch to the body.
Sed El Bunt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
El Bunt throws a shot from downtown. Barksdale moves away and avoids it.
El Bunt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barksdale.
Barksdale on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
El Bunt bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Barksdale's head backwards.
El Bunt throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
El Bunt swings for the body but Barksdale moves out of range.
Barksdale blocks a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

El Bunt instigates a clinch.

Barksdale has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics El Bunt uses from the top position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
El Bunt wants to control from the top but Barksdale keeps moving.
El Bunt sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Barksdale has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. El Bunt is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Barksdale.
Barksdale is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barksdale is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
El Bunt 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 Barksdale's shoulder. That is not cool.
El Bunt is looking to take a break and control but Barksdale is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barksdale is trying to get back to half guard.
El Bunt working the head with strikes.

El Bunt thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Barksdale is looking for a sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale taking a bit of punishment here - El Bunt scoring with strikes.
Barksdale takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
El Bunt is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Barksdale is looking for a sweep.
El Bunt looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Barksdale is avoiding damage well.
Barksdale manages to get back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barksdale has hold of El Bunt's hands but El Bunt slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
El Bunt wants to control but Barksdale is keeping him busy.
Barksdale manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sed El Bunt dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A head kick misses from El Bunt.
El Bunt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barksdale checks a low kick from El Bunt.
El Bunt throws a leg kick but Barksdale checks it.
Barksdale misses the shot to the body.
Barksdale throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barksdale throws a body punch but El Bunt moves out of range.
El Bunt scores with a head kick.
El Bunt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
El Bunt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
El Bunt misses the shot to the body.
El Bunt takes a swing at Barksdale's ribcage but misses.
Barksdale blocks the body kick.
El Bunt tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Barksdale counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Barksdale trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
El Bunt keeping moving, preventing Barksdale from controlling successfully.
El Bunt wants to sweep here but Barksdale controlling him for the moment.
El Bunt working a defensive guard here.

Barksdale avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Barksdale is pushing down on El Bunt's leg trying to pass to half guard. El Bunt is fighting to maintain full guard but Barksdale has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
El Bunt trying to control here.

El Bunt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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!
El Bunt controlling the position well.

Barksdale is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so El Bunt is just riding it out for now. Barksdale eventually gives up the hold.
Barksdale tries to stand but his hand is stuck under El Bunt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
El Bunt is staying active underneath Barksdale, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
El Bunt won't allow Barksdale to pass to mount.

Barksdale is working for a kimura but El Bunt is defending it quite comfortably.
El Bunt tries to get to full guard but Barksdale has control of the leg.

Barksdale is trying to work for a kimura but El Bunt is defending well.
El Bunt is looking to control Barksdale's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can El Bunt avoid being mounted?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale works his way into full mount!
Avon Barksdale overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
El Bunt sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
El Bunt manages to get to full guard.

Barksdale drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barksdale jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

El Bunt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Barksdale pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. El Bunt is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sed El Bunt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Barksdale swings for the body but El Bunt moves out of range.
El Bunt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barksdale manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
El Bunt throws a low kick but Barksdale avoids it.
El Bunt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sed El Bunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

El Bunt moves into the clinch.
Nice elbow from El Bunt.
Barksdale drops to a knee looking for a takedown but El Bunt gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Barksdale drops to a knee looking for a takedown but El Bunt gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Barksdale tries to pull guard but El Bunt forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Avon Barksdale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barksdale has El Bunt pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. El Bunt manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Barksdale gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
El Bunt trying to hold on to Barksdale's head to control him but Barksdale postures up.
Barksdale seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
El Bunt tries to get to full guard but Barksdale has control of the leg.

Barksdale is sneakily working for an arm triangle but El Bunt sees it coming and defends easily.
El Bunt is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Barksdale is working for a submission of some sort.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale moves into full mount! El Bunt won't be happy about that!
El Bunt tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barksdale sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
El Bunt bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
El Bunt preventing the sweep.

Barksdale looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barksdale is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale trying to mount his opponent but El Bunt defends it.
El Bunt trying to hold on to Barksdale's head to control him but Barksdale postures up.
El Bunt regains full guard. Nicely done.
Barksdale trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barksdale trying to control but El Bunt is working from the bottom.
Barksdale trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
El Bunt trying to control the position here.
Barksdale stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. El Bunt swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

El Bunt is looking to sinch up a triangle. Barksdale throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to El Bunt's body to avoid the submission. El Bunt has instead reached around Barksdale's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! El Bunt arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sed El Bunt! Sed El Bunt retains his welterweight title!