PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Pedroseli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bj Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barnes has chosen Black Eyed Peas - Imma Be as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Pedroseli
vs
Barnes

180 cm
25
288 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

195 cm
30
240 lbs
19 - 15 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Good gas tank

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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nathan Pedroseli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bj Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Chad Campbell and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pedroseli fails to land with a series of punches.
Pedroseli swings for the body but Barnes moves out of range.
Pedroseli avoids the body shot from Barnes.
Pedroseli rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barnes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pedroseli thinking.
Pedroseli avoids the body shot from Barnes.
Barnes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pedroseli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes.
Barnes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Barnes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pedroseli.
A jab from Pedroseli misses.
Bj Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pedroseli.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Pedroseli.
Barnes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pedroseli swivels and escapes.
Pedroseli throws an off balance right hand
and Barnes counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Barnes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pedroseli rather than just go for the knockout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pedroseli sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barnes somewhat.
Pedroseli throws a nice looking combination but Barnes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pedroseli misses with a wild body shot.
Barnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pedroseli was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnes.
Barnes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Barnes slips a jab and a cross from Pedroseli.
Barnes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Barnes misses with a takedown attempt
and Pedroseli counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Barnes thinking.
Nathan Pedroseli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bj Barnes.
Barnes connects with a body shot that sends Pedroseli's belly button to the back.
Barnes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pedroseli looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes throws a body punch but Pedroseli moves out of range.
Nathan Pedroseli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barnes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
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!
Barnes throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Barnes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pedroseli throws out a loose jab but Barnes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pedroseli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes.
A jab from Pedroseli misses.
Pedroseli misses with a few strikes there.
Pedroseli looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barnes dives in and grabs Pedroseli's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pedroseli pushes down on Barnes's head and hops out.
Barnes avoids the body shot from Pedroseli.
Pedroseli checks a low kick from Barnes.
Barnes misses with a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pedroseli throws a shot to the body.
Horrible takedown by Barnes or perhaps it was just good defense by Pedroseli which made him look bad.
Barnes throws a low kick, looking for Pedroseli's leg but Pedroseli calmly moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Pedroseli.

Barnes shoots in and bounces Pedroseli off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Barnes content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pedroseli is adopting a defensive guard.
Pedroseli might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Barnes passes Pedroseli's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes prevents Pedroseli from improving his position.
Pedroseli trying to control but Barnes postures up.
Pedroseli is looking for a sweep. Barnes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Barnes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pedroseli wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barnes misses with a head shot. Pedroseli uses the momentum to regain guard.
Barnes passes Pedroseli's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bj Barnes dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Barnes shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Barnes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Barnes prevents Pedroseli from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pedroseli blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barnes.
Barnes stops Pedroseli from getting back to his feet.

Barnes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pedroseli is trying to stand back up but Barnes is controlling him

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pedroseli defending well though.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Barnes. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Barnes works his foot free and advances to mount.
Barnes lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

It looks like Nathan Pedroseli has been cut.
Pedroseli wants to control but Barnes is having none of it.

Barnes is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Pedroseli has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Pedroseli!
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pedroseli is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes keeping full guard, as Pedroseli tries to pass.
Pedroseli trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Pedroseli throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Barnes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pedroseli postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Barnes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pedroseli loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Barnes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pedroseli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now.
Pedroseli won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Barnes looking for a guillotine here but Pedroseli defends easily.

Pedroseli decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Barnes, up you get!
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pedroseli moves away.
Barnes throws a leg kick but Pedroseli sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pedroseli walks into a straight right hand from Barnes.
Barnes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barnes cracks a nice hook into Pedroseli's ribs.
Pedroseli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barnes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes staying out of range there.
Barnes defending well as Pedroseli loads up on a big left hand.
Barnes motions for Pedroseli to come forward. Barnes throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pedroseli throws a nice looking combination but Barnes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barnes takes a swing at Pedroseli's ribcage but misses.
Pedroseli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Pedroseli.
Barnes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pedroseli sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Barnes shoots in for a takedown but Pedroseli shows good takedown defense.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes takes one to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pedroseli throws a hook to the side of Barnes's head but Barnes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barnes slips a jab and a cross from Pedroseli.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pedroseli checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bj Barnes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nathan Pedroseli's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

A jab from Pedroseli misses.
A combination from Pedroseli does no damage.
Barnes throws a leg kick but Pedroseli sees it coming and moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Barnes is defended easily by Pedroseli.
Pedroseli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barnes.
Barnes fails to land with a series of punches.
Bj Barnes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pedroseli. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barnes shoots for a double leg takedown but Pedroseli sprawls well. He's pushed Barnes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Barnes misses with a jab to the body
and Pedroseli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barnes blocks a jab.
Barnes with a poor takedown
and Pedroseli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nathan Pedroseli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bj Barnes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pedroseli is fending him off so far but Barnes persists. Nope, Pedroseli circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice defenses there by Barnes.
Pedroseli takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pedroseli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barnes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barnes moves away from the strike by Pedroseli.
Barnes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pedroseli checks the leg kick.
Barnes misses with a low kick.
Pedroseli misses with a looping right.
Barnes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Barnes drops his hands momentarily and Pedroseli takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pedroseli at a distance.
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!
Barnes tries to score with a low kick but Pedroseli moves his leg out of the way.
Pedroseli looks to land a combination but Barnes avoids it well.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barnes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barnes tries to score with a low kick but Pedroseli moves his leg out of the way.
Barnes misses with an uppercut. Pedroseli saw that one coming.
Barnes tries a low kick but Pedroseli avoids it.
Good leg kick by Barnes there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pedroseli misses with a body shot.
Pedroseli stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Barnes takes a swing at Pedroseli's ribcage but misses.
Barnes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pedroseli.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes looks to score with a jab to the body but Pedroseli is just out of range.
Pedroseli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barnes.
Pedroseli stuffs the takedown.
Pedroseli slips under a jab.
Pedroseli misses with an uppercut. Barnes saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Pedroseli.
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
Pedroseli misses with a looping left.
Pedroseli slaps away a takedown attempt from Barnes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pedroseli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barnes.
Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes is looking to score with low kicks.
Pedroseli misses the jab.
Pedroseli misses with a hook. Barnes ducked under it nicely.
Pedroseli checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pedroseli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barnes stalks Pedroseli and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pedroseli's face. Pedroseli staggers backwards, shaken.
Barnes shoots in for a double leg but Pedroseli sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nathan Pedroseli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barnes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pedroseli counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barnes moves out of range of the strikes.
Bj Barnes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pedroseli throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nathan Pedroseli.
Well Barnes 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bj Barnes!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Bj Barnes waved his t-shirt featuring Milwaukee's Best 160's logo in front of the cameras.