PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wrestle Wrestle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blake Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Wrestle
vs
Barnes

170 cm
22
144 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

176 cm
20
143 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

Blueprint Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wrestle Wrestle!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Blake Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Wrestle shoots in and bounces Barnes off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Barnes working a defensive guard here.
Wrestle with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wrestle sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wrestle tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
Wrestle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wrestle trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nice sprawl there from Wrestle as Barnes shoots in.
Barnes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrestle is looking to clinch but Barnes is avoiding it.
Wrestle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barnes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wrestle moves in looking to clinch but Barnes pushes him off.
Barnes lands a jab to the head.
Wrestle tries to clinch up.
Wrestle scores with a one two! Barnes had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Barnes misses with a takedown attempt

and Wrestle holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Barnes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wrestle Wrestle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blake Barnes.

Wrestle manages to break the clinch.
No joy there for Wrestle, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wrestle lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barnes's sensitive parts.
Wrestle circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wrestle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barnes.

Wrestle looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes is looking to improve his position.

Wrestle is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Barnes missing with punches from the bottom.
Wrestle looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Barnes moves into full guard.
Wrestle stands up out of Barnes's guard for a moment - Barnes manages to land a nice upkick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrestle is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Barnes is trying to keep Wrestle in close.
Wrestle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wrestle slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Barnes lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Wrestle!
Barnes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wrestle is looking to escape.
Barnes working away from the top, dropping strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wrestle taking shots to the head.
Wrestle is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Wrestle is wriggling around trying to escape.
Barnes lands a heavy elbow.

Barnes with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Barnes unloads with some shots from mount but Wrestle bucks and avoids them well.

Barnes goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Wrestle turns into him and now he's in Barnes's guard.
Wrestle controlling from the top position.
Barnes trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wrestle Wrestle dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Barnes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barnes shoots in for a takedown but Wrestle shows good takedown defense.

Wrestle rushes Barnes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Barnes tries to pull guard but Wrestle holds him up against the cage and eventually Barnes drops back down to his feet.

Barnes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Some wild striking there from Barnes.
Barnes tries to clinch but Wrestle moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wrestle, right into the meat.
Barnes throws a combination that misses

and Wrestle decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Barnes's guard.
Wrestle looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrestle trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wrestle manages to get himself to full guard.
Wrestle is trying to keep Barnes in close.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wrestle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barnes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Barnes stopping the sweep attempt from Wrestle.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Wrestle is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wrestle controls Barnes momentarily but Barnes frees himself.
Barnes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Wrestle is keeping the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wrestle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barnes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wrestle shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Barnes but Barnes pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Barnes drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barnes is chipping away with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrestle tries to buck Barnes off but Barnes is having none of it.
Wrestle wants to control but Barnes postures up.
Barnes lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Barnes working the ground and pound but Wrestle is defending the strikes.
You can see the frustration on Wrestle's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Barnes wants to control but Wrestle is keeping him busy.
The strikes coming from Barnes are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Barnes circles away from the clinch attempt

and Barnes counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Wrestle!
Barnes is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Wrestle can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Wrestle looks a forlorn figure.

Barnes working for a guillotine from mount but Wrestle is in no mood to give up.
Wrestle is desperately trying to improve his position but Barnes has a good base and remains in mount.

Barnes goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Wrestle is on top in guard.

Barnes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wrestle controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wrestle Wrestle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wrestle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Blake Barnes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Barnes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wrestle is fending him off so far but Barnes persists. Nope, Wrestle circles away and we're back to standing.
Wrestle shoots in but no luck this time.
Barnes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wrestle's waist but Wrestle gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Barnes off to one side.
Wrestle fails with the takedown

and Barnes counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wrestle won't be happy with that.
Wrestle is trying to improve his position.

Barnes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wrestle has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wrestle seems a little lost for a moment, as Barnes dominates the positioning.
Wrestle is looking to reverse the position.
Barnes trying to control the position but Wrestle is working away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrestle gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Barnes is looking for a kimura but Wrestle is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barnes to get the leverage.

Barnes is working for a submission of some sort.
Barnes is keen to just control but Wrestle is a slippery customer.
Wrestle makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wrestle.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wrestle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Wrestle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Wrestle is keeping the position.

Wrestle is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wrestle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barnes is one step ahead there.
Barnes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wrestle's guard.
Barnes trying to mount his opponent but Wrestle defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wrestle is trying to control but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes prevents Wrestle from improving his position.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Wrestle is defending well.
Wrestle trying to control but Barnes postures up.

Barnes is looking for a kimura here.
Wrestle makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wrestle.
Barnes wanted to stand there but Wrestle had control of the position.

That's four 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.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Wrestle doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Barnes counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wrestle Wrestle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnes fails to land the takedown.
Barnes misses with a takedown

and Wrestle counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wrestle passes Barnes's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Wrestle 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.
Barnes wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wrestle Wrestle clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Wrestle looks for the body kick but Barnes saw that one coming.
Barnes shoots in but Wrestle avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Barnes throws a hook but Wrestle blocks it.
Wrestle connects with a body shot.

Wrestle moves into range and clinches up with Barnes.
Barnes taking a breather.
Barnes has Wrestle pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wrestle manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Wrestle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wrestle Wrestle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Wrestle shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Barnes's guard.
Wrestle stands and throws Barnes's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Barnes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrestle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnes keeps working.
Barnes manages to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wrestle trying to control from half guard but Barnes is working away.
Barnes tries to roll over but Wrestle keeps him under control.
Barnes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

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.
Wrestle seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barnes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wrestle blocks a head kick by Barnes.
Wrestle on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barnes. Barnes obviously looking to wear him down.
Barnes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wrestle tries a head kick but it misses.
A punch combination from Wrestle misses.
Barnes tries a head kick but it misses.
Wrestle Wrestle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wrestle blocks a head kick by Barnes.
Wrestle shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Barnes but Barnes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Barnes throws a head kick but Wrestle moves out of range.
Wrestle stuffs the takedown.
Wrestle Wrestle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blake Barnes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wrestle shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Barnes's guard.
Barnes is trying to control the position but Wrestle postures up.
Wrestle preventing the sweep.
Barnes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wrestle passes into half guard.
Barnes is refusing to be controlled, as Wrestle sits in half guard.
Barnes works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wrestle won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.

Barnes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Wrestle from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barnes will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wrestle throws a right and a left that Barnes avoids nicely.
Barnes swats away the attempt to clinch by Wrestle.
Barnes with a poor takedown

and Wrestle holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Barnes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Wrestle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wrestle Wrestle had his way with Blake Barnes in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Wrestle moves into the clinch successfully.
Barnes jumps guard but Wrestle stands there with Barnes around his waist. Barnes gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Barnes tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wrestle smiles and moves away.

Wrestle has closed the distance and engaged Barnes in a clinch.
Wrestle landing knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wrestle pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wrestle Wrestle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blake Barnes.
Barnes is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Barnes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Wrestle breaks from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrestle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barnes shoots for a takedown but Wrestle saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Wrestle scores with a takedown into Barnes's guard.
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barnes is trying to keep Wrestle in close.
Wrestle passes into half guard.
Wrestle is keen to just control but Barnes is a slippery customer.

Wrestle seems to be looking for submissions.
Barnes is looking for a sweep. Wrestle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wrestle is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Barnes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wrestle trying to mount his opponent but Barnes defends it.
Wrestle throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Barnes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wrestle's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wrestle's back!
Barnes trying to control.

Barnes looking for the choke but no joy.
Barnes misses with an elbow to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes not allowing Wrestle to control his hands.
A lull in the action here.
Barnes misses with an elbow to the head.
Barnes is looking to control Wrestle but Wrestle is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Barnes is trying to stick to Wrestle's back but Wrestle is turning into Barnes. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Barnes's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Wrestle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Barnes can't keep his opponent in guard - Wrestle advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Barnes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wrestle is working away from the top position though.
Wrestle prevents Barnes from improving his position.
Wrestle tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barnes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Blake Barnes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barnes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Barnes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wrestle seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wrestle Wrestle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wrestle has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 49:46
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 49:46
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wrestle Wrestle!
Wrestle Wrestle retains his bantamweight title!