PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between DJ Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Butterbean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Barnes
vs

190 cm
20
250 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
22
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Prefers standup

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, DJ Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Butterbean !
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes thuds his shin into the meat of 's side.
Barnes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Barnes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barnes moves in looking to clinch but pushes him off.
Barnes wants to clinch.

Barnes moves into the clinch successfully.
letting Barnes take a breather here.
Barnes connects with a knee to the head.

drags the fight down to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Barnes wants to pass the guard but is keeping the position.
Barnes preventing the sweep.
trying to strike off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
wants to sweep here but Barnes controlling him for the moment.
throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Barnes pushes up against the cage in a clinch.
Barnes scores with a knee to the head.
Barnes lands an elbow inside that shrugs off.
Barnes is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but is keeping busy.
Barnes connects with a knee to the head.

It looks like Butterbean has been cut.
looks gassed!
tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Barnes smiles and moves away.
takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Barnes pinned against the cage. Barnes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Barnes clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
tries to pull guard but Barnes won't allow it.
DJ Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Butterbean .
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Barnes pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Barnes connects with a knee to the head.
Barnes slowing the pace effectively.
takes a knee right on the jaw!
Barnes slows down the pace here.
A left hand lands to the body for Barnes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Barnes connects with a knee to the head.
Barnes effectively controlling the action here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by DJ Barnes.
Barnes tries to clinch up but circles away and keeps his distance.
Barnes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barnes lands with a kick to the temple. shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Barnes goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes wants to clinch.
Barnes throws a head kick that semi-blocks.
avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
lands a left hand.
jumps guard but Barnes stands there with around his waist. gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
looking for a takedown.
Barnes landing knees to the head.
Barnes with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Barnes connects with a nasty looking knee right to 's face.
tries to pull guard but Barnes won't allow it.
Barnes with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Barnes connects with a nasty looking knee right to 's face.
Barnes connects with a nasty looking knee right to 's face.
throws an elbow but it's blocked.
takes a knee right on the jaw!
Barnes prevents a takedown attempt there.
has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Barnes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes unloads a knee to the mid-section. lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Barnes is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Barnes prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nice elbow from Barnes.
takes a knee right on the jaw!
goes for a takedown in the clinch but Barnes prevents it.
lands a shoulder strike.
Barnes landing knees to the head.
makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barnes will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning up against the cage.
wants a takedown but no success here.
Barnes lands an elbow inside.
lands with a short head shot on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
takes a knee right on the jaw!
Barnes tries to stall but uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Barnes prevents a takedown attempt there.
takes a knee right on the jaw!
is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Barnes pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A hook to the body from Barnes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DJ Barnes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Butterbean 's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barnes tries to avoid it but manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barnes to the ground. Barnes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Barnes tries a head kick but it misses.
Barnes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barnes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A solid body kick from Barnes.

Barnes clinches up with and pushes him back against the cage.
A knee to the head by Barnes.
Barnes using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Barnes unloads a knee to the mid-section. lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Barnes pressing his opponent against the cage.
DJ Barnes has scored more points in the clinch so far.
takes a knee right on the jaw!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
can't get the takedown.
Barnes scores with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnes lands a knee to the head.
Barnes tries to land knees in the clinch but avoids the damage to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Barnes.

has clasped his hands together around Barnes's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.

is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Barnes has escaped the position, nice work there.
Barnes keeps under control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

tries for a kimura but Barnes is defending well.
misses with the ground and pound.
misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
working away.
tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Barnes can't do much from the bottom here.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barnes tries to close the distance and clinch but swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
keeps the fight on the outside.
Barnes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Barnes closes the distance and clinches.
Barnes trying to control the position but instead, has worked for underhooks and has pushed Barnes into the cage.
taking a breather.
Barnes leaning against his opponent.
Barnes landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
DJ Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Butterbean .
Barnes lands a nice knee to the body.
Barnes landing knees to the head.
Barnes scores with a knee to the head.
Barnes lands with a right to the head.
Barnes lands a knee to the head.
tries to pull guard but Barnes won't allow it.
Barnes landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Barnes lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knees to the body from Barnes.
Barnes takes an elbow to the temple.
Barnes connects with a knee to the head.
lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Barnes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barnes is leaning against and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Barnes misses with an elbow strike.

has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Barnes uses from the top position.

working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barnes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barnes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barnes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

has his foot on Barnes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barnes works his way back into a safe position though.
Barnes is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
wants to sweep here but Barnes controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DJ Barnes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Butterbean 's cut.
That's time! Barnes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Barnes lands a head kick. smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Barnes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barnes tries to close the distance and clinch up but swats him away and circles back towards the center.
moves in looking to clinch but Barnes pushes him off.
Barnes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barnes scores with a hook to the body. takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Barnes throws a head kick that half lands.
Barnes throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by .
Barnes looks to land a combination but avoids it well.
Barnes tries to clinch but moves away
and counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barnes connects with a solid leg kick.

tries to keep at a distance but Barnes has taken the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Barnes comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Barnes lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Barnes with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
fails to pull guard.
takes a knee right on the jaw!
Barnes trying to control the position but instead, has worked for underhooks and has pushed Barnes into the cage.
Barnes lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Barnes.

pulls guard successfully.
is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Barnes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Barnes pushes down on 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Barnes not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Barnes passes into half guard.
wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Barnes stopping the sweep attempt from .

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Barnes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Butterbean has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barnes preventing the sweep.

is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Barnes has picked up and slammed him! can't keep hold of the triangle and Barnes manages to pass to side control!
tries to improve position but can't.
DJ Barnes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Barnes advances nicely into full mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
DJ Barnes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Barnes, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DJ Barnes!