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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antony Forbes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Camden Barnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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214 lbs
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206 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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
1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Antony Forbes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Camden Barnett!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnett gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Forbes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Forbes jumps guard but Barnett turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Forbes fails to pull guard.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Barnett as Forbes tries to tie him up.
Forbes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Barnett has him pressed against the cage.
Barnett has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Forbes uses from the top position.
Forbes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barnett works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Forbes wants to pass the guard but Barnett is keeping the position.
Barnett 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.
Forbes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Forbes content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Barnett is looking to stand up but Forbes isn't so interested in that idea.
Forbes won't allow Barnett to sweep him here.
Barnett controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Forbes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Barnett looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barnett has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Camden Barnett.
Forbes gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Barnett to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Barnett's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Forbes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Forbes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Forbes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnett slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Barnett is working Forbes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Barnett trying to control the position from guard on top but Forbes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Forbes is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barnett is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnett avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Barnett controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Forbes manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Forbes lands a big shot there that rocks Barnett but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Barnett bucks up and throws Forbes to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Camden Barnett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnett drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Forbes is working an open guard so Barnett takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barnett takes a kick to the side of the head.
Barnett bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Barnett wants to control but Forbes is keeping him busy.
Forbes is looking for a sweep.
Barnett is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Forbes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barnett lands some shots froms side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Camden Barnett dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Barnett fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Forbes checks it well.
Barnett takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Barnett lands a nice hook to Forbes's body. Forbes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Barnett darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Barnett is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Barnett trying to control from Forbes's half guard. Forbes has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Barnett postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Forbes is looking for a triangle but Barnett pushes his legs off easily.
Forbes wants to control the position but Barnett says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Barnett prevents Forbes from improving his position.
Barnett is looking to pass Forbes's guard but actually Forbes recovers to full guard.
Barnett pushes down on Forbes's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Barnett scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnett tries to pass the half guard into mount. Forbes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Barnett controlling the action here.
Forbes is trying to get back to full guard.
Forbes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Forbes manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnett is looking to get to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Barnett can do anything to dispel that myth.
Forbes putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Barnett really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Forbes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Barnett tries to lock up and control but Forbes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Barnett 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.
Barnett avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Forbes.
Camden Barnett has got the better of the ground game so far.
Forbes slips a nice elbow through Barnett's hands, connecting with Barnett's forehead.
Forbes stops Barnett from getting back to his feet.
Forbes landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Forbes throwing shots but Barnett is blocking nicely.
Barnett is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Barnett avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Forbes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnett manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Forbes keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Barnett is breathing heavily.
Barnett is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Forbes is keeping busy.
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!
Barnett decides to pull guard.
Barnett is controlling Forbes's posture.
Forbes stops Barnett from standing up.
Barnett working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Forbes.
Barnett trying to control the position.
Barnett seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Camden Barnett has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Barnett.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Camden Barnett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Forbes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Barnett drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Barnett is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Forbes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Barnett stands up and beckons Forbes to his feet.
Forbes tries to keep at a distance but Barnett has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnett gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Barnett trying to control the action but Forbes is working from the bottom.
Forbes has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Forbes punching from the bottom.
Forbes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Forbes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barnett can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Barnett is in close to Forbes's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnett working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Forbes keeping moving, preventing Barnett from controlling successfully.
Barnett postures up.
Forbes throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Barnett escapes and throws Forbes's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barnett looks up at the clock and then as Forbes takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Barnett smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
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!
Barnett wants to control but Forbes is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnett remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Barnett wants to control but Forbes is keeping him busy.
Barnett advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Forbes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barnett looking for a guillotine from mount but Forbes is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Forbes manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Forbes flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Camden Barnett is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Forbes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnett content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
Camden Barnett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Barnett 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Camden Barnett!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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