PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Jefferson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hughtavious Barkevious (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thomas Jefferson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Jefferson
vs
Barkevious

200 cm
18
214 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

193 cm
22
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Zombie Nutrition - LOD

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thomas Jefferson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hughtavious Barkevious!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Roberts and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jefferson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barkevious misses with a wild body shot.
Jefferson misses with a looping right.
Barkevious swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jefferson tries to clinch but Barkevious moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Barkevious. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Barkevious.
Barkevious avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barkevious throws a good cross that connects.
Barkevious lands a nice hook to Jefferson's body. Jefferson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jefferson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jefferson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barkevious looks to land a combination but Jefferson avoids it well.

Barkevious shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jefferson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Jefferson is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Barkevious is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jefferson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Barkevious is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jefferson wants to improve his position but Barkevious is controlling well.

Barkevious looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Barkevious thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barkevious sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jefferson defending well though.
Barkevious sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jefferson defending well though.
Jefferson is looking to improve his position.
Barkevious moves into full mount! Jefferson won't be happy about that!
Barkevious wants to control but instead Jefferson manages to regain half guard.
Barkevious working the head and body with strikes.
Jefferson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Barkevious is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barkevious is trying to control. Jefferson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jefferson moves into full guard.
Barkevious with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jefferson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Barkevious must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Barkevious lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jefferson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Jefferson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Barkevious regains half guard.
Barkevious is trying to get back to full guard.
Barkevious is trying to stand up here but Jefferson is controlling him well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barkevious is looking to improve his position.
Barkevious has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Demon's Elite Gym (7 Elite). Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Jefferson trying to mount his opponent but Barkevious defends it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Barkevious looking for submissions off his back.
Barkevious taking some punishment here, with Jefferson in his half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barkevious tries to roll over but Jefferson keeps him under control.
Jefferson moves nicely into side control.
Jefferson working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hughtavious Barkevious dominated that round.
That's time! Jefferson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Barkevious lands a nice hook to Jefferson's body. Jefferson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jefferson takes one to the chin there.

Barkevious scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jefferson is not content to let Barkevious control the position.

Barkevious escapes and gets back to his feet.
Jefferson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Barkevious scores with a one two! Jefferson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Barkevious avoids the head kick by Jefferson.
Barkevious lands a nice shot that snaps Jefferson's head back.
Jefferson tries to clinch up but Barkevious circles away and keeps his distance.
Barkevious scores with a one two! Jefferson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jefferson tries to clinch but Barkevious moves out of range.
Barkevious misses with a two punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jefferson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Jefferson is working for a kimura but Barkevious is defending it quite comfortably.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barkevious has hold of Jefferson's hands but Jefferson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Barkevious regains full guard. Nicely done.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Barkevious can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jefferson working some strikes from top position.
Barkevious wants to stand up but Jefferson is controlling him.

Barkevious working for a triangle but Jefferson defends it easily.
Jefferson landing with the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson is looking to work some ground and pound but Barkevious has wrist control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Barkevious working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jefferson has passed into half guard!

Jefferson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Barkevious has managed to free his arm - good work.
Barkevious tries to get to full guard but Jefferson has control of the leg.
Jefferson tries to pass to full mount but Barkevious defends it.

Barkevious kicks Jefferson off and gets back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barkevious moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A combination from Barkevious does no damage.
Barkevious lands with an uppercut that bounces Jefferson off the cage and back into range.
Barkevious works Jefferson's body with a nice hook.
Barkevious fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jefferson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Barkevious throws a right hand that Jefferson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jefferson also avoids with ease.
Barkevious dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jefferson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jefferson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jefferson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jefferson checks a leg kick.
Barkevious comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jefferson tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Barkevious counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jefferson's guard now.
Barkevious passes into half guard.
Barkevious throwing shots but Jefferson is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Barkevious is working for a submission of some sort.
Jefferson has a hand on Barkevious's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Barkevious takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Hughtavious Barkevious has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barkevious looking to finish Jefferson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jefferson!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hughtavious Barkevious showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Jefferson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Barkevious's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Barkevious duly obliges.
Hughtavious Barkevious seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barkevious lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jefferson circles away quickly and effectively.
Jefferson shoots for a takedown but Barkevious saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Barkevious is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jefferson rather than just go for the knockout.
Barkevious lands a nice hook to Jefferson's body. Jefferson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Barkevious throws a one two combo.
Barkevious misses with a two punch combination.
Jefferson is looking to clinch but Barkevious is avoiding it.
Barkevious with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Barkevious throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barkevious scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jefferson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Barkevious.
Jab from Barkevious.
Barkevious throws a combination. Jefferson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hughtavious Barkevious is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Barkevious closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jefferson to the mat! Jefferson manages to get full guard.
Jefferson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barkevious is one step ahead there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barkevious pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jefferson is keeping the position for now.
Barkevious connects with a couple of short punches.
Barkevious connects with a couple of short punches.
Barkevious keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jefferson's head.
Jefferson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barkevious.
Barkevious trying to control the position from guard on top but Jefferson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thomas Jefferson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hughtavious Barkevious is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barkevious lands a couple of elbows.

Jefferson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barkevious doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barkevious manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jefferson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Barkevious pushes down on Jefferson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jefferson is looking to improve his position.
Barkevious working Jefferson over with strikes.
Still in half guard, Barkevious seems content to control.
Barkevious wants to control but Jefferson is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Hughtavious Barkevious was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Jefferson tries to clinch but Barkevious moves away
and Barkevious counters with a nice uppercut.
Barkevious throws a chopping leg kick but Jefferson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jefferson throws a big shot that misses.
Barkevious circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barkevious feints a jab promting Jefferson to slip. Barkevious then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jefferson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jefferson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barkevious throws a leg kick but Jefferson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Barkevious fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Barkevious. Beautiful body shot.
Barkevious looks to land a combination. Jefferson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jab from Barkevious.
Some wild striking there from Barkevious.
Barkevious misses with a double jab.
Jefferson takes one to the chin there.
Barkevious lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jefferson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Barkevious.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
No joy there for Barkevious, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barkevious scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jefferson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hughtavious Barkevious comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Barkevious 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hughtavious Barkevious!
Post fight, an emotional Hughtavious Barkevious said 'Hughtavious the best fighter dey is, and Hughtavious know it.'.