PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo De Noteboom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pat Barry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pat Barry has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Rodrigo De Noteboom's chin.

De Noteboom
vs
Barry

185 cm
18
253 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
242 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
Granite 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 St Petersburg, Rodrigo De Noteboom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pat Barry!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Noteboom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A combination from Barry does no damage.
Barry throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting De Noteboom counter with a right hand.

De Noteboom bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
De Noteboom scoring with punches from side control.
Barry manages to work his way to half guard, despite De Noteboom's best efforts.
De Noteboom is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Barry should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
De Noteboom lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
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!
De Noteboom missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
De Noteboom is stalling here. Barry is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! De Noteboom seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Barry has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Barry is looking to take a break and control but De Noteboom is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Noteboom looking for a sweep but Barry has passed into full mount! Oh no!
De Noteboom is looking to get to half guard.
Barry wants to control the action but instead De Noteboom gets a body lock and reverses into Barry's guard! Nice work!
Barry trying to keep a closed guard but De Noteboom is proving a slippery customer.

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.
De Noteboom won't allow Barry to sweep him here.

Barry working for a triangle but De Noteboom defends it easily.
De Noteboom thows a big elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barry wants to sweep here but De Noteboom controlling him for the moment.
De Noteboom has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
De Noteboom trying to control the position from guard on top but Barry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Noteboom postures up in Barry's guard and throws a big left but Barry blocks it.
Barry not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
De Noteboom trying to control the position from guard on top but Barry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Noteboom preventing the sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Barry controls De Noteboom momentarily but De Noteboom frees himself.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Barry throws a series of punches but De Noteboom avoids them all with ease.
Barry lands a jab to De Noteboom's midsection.

De Noteboom gets a takedown into half guard.
De Noteboom wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barry keeps working.
Barry is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of De Noteboom's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take De Noteboom's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rodrigo De Noteboom dominated that round.
That's time! De Noteboom's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Barry throws a head kick that misses

and De Noteboom counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Barry's guard now.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Barry has eaten all the pies!
Barry throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
De Noteboom postures up and lands a big shot to Barry's brow.
Barry avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
De Noteboom content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Barry is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
De Noteboom is refusing to be controlled, as Barry sits in half guard.
De Noteboom is looking for a sweep. Barry is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
De Noteboom on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if De Noteboom tries to get out of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barry wants to control but De Noteboom is keeping him busy.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
De Noteboom is trying to get back to full guard.
De Noteboom knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Barry on the ground.

Pat Barry has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Barry pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pat Barry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barry throws a head kick that misses

so De Noteboom counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Barry preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barry being controlled here, momentarily.
Barry keeping moving, preventing De Noteboom from controlling successfully.
De Noteboom looking to sit in guard and control but Barry gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Barry trying to control the position from guard on top but De Noteboom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom striking off his back but it's not causing Barry any problems.
Barry wants to control from the top but De Noteboom keeps moving.

Barry drops back, looking for a kneebar! De Noteboom looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. De Noteboom looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from De Noteboom!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Barry is trying to control De Noteboom's posture but De Noteboom avoids it.
Barry gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
De Noteboom wants to free his trapped foot but Barry is holding on for dear life with his legs.
De Noteboom lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rodrigo De Noteboom dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Barry throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Barry leaves De Noteboom with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
De Noteboom looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Good shot there by Barry.
De Noteboom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Noteboom takes a swing at Barry's ribcage but misses.

De Noteboom looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barry is trying to keep De Noteboom in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pat Barry has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Barry takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

De Noteboom shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. De Noteboom showed some decent athleticism there.
De Noteboom is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

It looks like Pat Barry has been cut.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. De Noteboom lands a nice short elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Barry looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Barry is not content to let De Noteboom control the position.
Barry gets full guard.
De Noteboom scoring with punches to the head and body.
De Noteboom connects with a couple of short punches.
De Noteboom wants to control from the top but Barry keeps moving.
De Noteboom in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
De Noteboom lands a couple of elbows.
De Noteboom is in close to Barry's body, working some short punches and elbows.
De Noteboom stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barry swivels though and keeps the full guard.
De Noteboom trying to control the position from guard on top but Barry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barry not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rodrigo De Noteboom is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Barry working a defensive guard here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
De Noteboom looking to pass the guard.
Pat Barry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Pat Barry hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Barry lands a glancing blow to the side of De Noteboom's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rodrigo De Noteboom showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for De Noteboom, 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodrigo De Noteboom!