PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Vronsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harrison Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barnes is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Game-360 Bars. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Vronsky
vs
Barnes

181 cm
34
200 lbs
33 - 20 - 2

190 cm
33
195 lbs
24 - 13 - 2

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Backyard Fighting
Conviction

Fury Nutrition Inc.
Backyard Fighting

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 20 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Vronsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 13 - 2, fighting out of New York, Harrison Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vronsky defending well as Barnes loads up on a big left hand.
Vronsky cracks Barnes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Barnes misses the jab.
Vronsky takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Harrison Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vronsky uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barnes.
Vronsky cracks Barnes with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vronsky scores with a jab to the body.
Vronsky dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vronsky avoids the body shot from Barnes.
Barnes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vronsky.
Barnes looks to land a body kick but Vronsky moved away.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Barnes.
Barnes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vronsky.
Vronsky keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Vronsky rather than just go for the knockout.
Vronsky bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barnes throws a sloppy head kick and Vronsky moves out of range easily.
Barnes thumps Vronsky with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barnes lets loose with a powerful body kick. Vronsky will feel that in the morning.
Barnes misses the body punch

and Vronsky counters with a single leg into guard. Barnes didn't expect that.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Barnes manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Vronsky working to try and regain half guard.
Barnes sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vronsky is squirming around, avoiding Barnes's attempts to control the action.
Vronsky tries to reverse the position but Barnes maintains control.
Vronsky tries to hold on but Barnes pushes him away.
We've been hearing good reports from Vronsky's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vronsky working to try and regain half guard.
Vronsky just holding on.
Vronsky working to try and regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Vronsky jabs Barnes to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vronsky throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Barnes on the side of the head.
Vronsky gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Barnes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vronsky smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vronsky takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That kick from Barnes tenderised Vronsky's leg. Vronsky is trying to keep his angry face on.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vronsky moves out of range of the strikes.
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Barnes misses

and Vronsky counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Vronsky from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Michael Vronsky will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Barnes thows a body shot but no joy.
Barnes slips under a jab.
Barnes darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Barnes misses the target.
Barnes cracks the inside of Vronsky's front leg.
Barnes throws a front kick that sends Vronsky stumbling back into the cage.
Barnes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vronsky lands the left hand.
Harrison Barnes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barnes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Vronsky misses.
Barnes blocks a jab.
Vronsky chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barnes can pounce on him.
Vronsky lands a nice shot that snaps Barnes's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Good exchange - Vronsky coming out on top.
Barnes connects with an inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vronsky looks to land a right hand but Barnes moved out of range.
Barnes throws a hook to the side of Vronsky's head but Vronsky sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barnes works over Vronsky's head and body with a nice combination.
An inside leg kick lands from Barnes.
Barnes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

Vronsky shoots in and gets a takedown into Barnes's guard.
Barnes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vronsky's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vronsky is controlling Barnes's posture.
Barnes stopping the sweep attempt from Vronsky.
Barnes is fighting to break Vronsky's control of his arms but Vronsky is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Michael Vronsky has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Vronsky getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Barnes throws the left hand but Vronsky avoids the punch easily.
Vronsky scores with a shot to the body.
Vronsky moves out of range of the body kick.
Harrison Barnes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vronsky chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barnes can pounce on him.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Vronsky.
Vronsky slips under a jab.
Barnes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vronsky momentarily.
A big right from Barnes misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Barnes misses.
A clash of legs there as Vronsky blocks the low kick.
Barnes misses with a body punch

and Vronsky counters with a shoot takedown. Barnes fights it but they end up in guard.
Vronsky wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Vronsky slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Vronsky wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Vronsky missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vronsky with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet.
Vronsky advances to half guard.
Barnes is trying to get back to full guard.
Barnes manages to get to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vronsky pushing down on Barnes's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vronsky is trying to control. Barnes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vronsky is nestled in close to Barnes, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Harrison Barnes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Vronsky stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barnes.
Vronsky is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

Vronsky closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Vronsky moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Barnes is not content to let Vronsky control the position.
Barnes is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Vronsky is working Barnes over with some ground and pound from side control.
Barnes prevents Vronsky from improving position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vronsky cracks Barnes with an elbow. That is naaassty.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes is trying to improve his position.
Vronsky scoring with punches from side control.
Barnes struggling a bit here.
Vronsky advances to full mount.
Barnes has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Barnes manages to regain half guard. Good work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes is in trouble now - Vronsky has advanced to mount!
Barnes is squirming around, avoiding Vronsky's attempts to control the action.
Vronsky lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vronsky is stalling here but it's allowed Barnes to get half guard.
Barnes wants to improve his position but Vronsky is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vronsky thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Barnes's head.
Barnes wants to sweep but Vronsky has passed to side control!
Vronsky is looking to take a break and control but Barnes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vronsky is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Barnes is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Barnes is looking for a sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vronsky wants to control but Barnes is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vronsky moves into full mount!
Vronsky is in the full mount, landing strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vronsky looking to control but Barnes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Vronsky showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vronsky has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Michael Vronsky!
During a confident post fight interview, Michael Vronsky thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.