PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Faustino Barrientos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John The Bone Breaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Barrientos
vs
The Bone Breaker

201 cm
20
247 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

190 cm
22
265 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Reaper Combatwear

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Faustino Barrientos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John The Bone Breaker!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barrientos thows a body shot but no joy.
The Bone Breaker tries to move into range but Barrientos moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Barrientos is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Barrientos connects with a right hand. The Bone Breaker shakes it off.
Barrientos misses with a hook.
Barrientos tries to clinch up
and The Bone Breaker counters with a straight right hand.
Barrientos stuffs the takedown attempt from The Bone Breaker. The Bone Breaker gets slowly back to his feet.
Barrientos lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barrientos pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The Bone Breaker shoots in but no luck this time.
Barrientos scores with a body shot.
Barrientos lands with a nice combination. The Bone Breaker backs away looking to recover.
Barrientos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Bone Breaker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The Bone Breaker tries for a takedown but Barrientos sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Faustino Barrientos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John The Bone Breaker.
Barrientos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barrientos tries to clinch but The Bone Breaker is having none of it.
No luck for The Bone Breaker with that takedown attempt.
Barrientos is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Barrientos fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches The Bone Breaker on the side of the head.
Barrientos's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Barrientos duly obliges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Bone Breaker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Faustino Barrientos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barrientos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Barrientos takes the fight into the clinch.
The Bone Breaker is looking for a takedown.
Barrientos lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barrientos lands an uppercut.
Barrientos lands a left hand that snaps the head of The Bone Breaker backwards.
A short left from Barrientos.
The Bone Breaker drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Barrientos gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The Bone Breaker looks winded!
The Bone Breaker wants a takedown.
Barrientos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of The Bone Breaker backwards.
Barrientos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of The Bone Breaker backwards.
The Bone Breaker is trying to drag Barrientos to the mat but Barrientos just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The Bone Breaker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Barrientos gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Barrientos lands a left hand.
The Bone Breaker is trying desperately to land a takedown but Barrientos is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for The Bone Breaker.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrientos is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Good body shot from Barrientos.
The Bone Breaker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Barrientos fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The Bone Breaker misses with a two punch combination.
Barrientos ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Barrientos connects with a nice looking jab.
Faustino Barrientos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barrientos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barrientos lands a jab to The Bone Breaker's midsection.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barrientos, as that shot connected.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barrientos tries to close the distance and clinch up but The Bone Breaker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barrientos tries to clinch there but The Bone Breaker circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barrientos digs a good hook to The Bone Breaker's body.
Barrientos scores with a nice strike.
Barrientos is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

Barrientos has taken the fight to the clinch.
Barrientos is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Still in the clinch, Barrientos scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barrientos lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Barrientos.
Barrientos prevents a takedown attempt there.
The Bone Breaker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The Bone Breaker tries to score a body lock takedown but Barrientos shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The Bone Breaker wants to take the fight to the mat but Barrientos manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Barrientos lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Faustino Barrientos dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Barrientos throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Barrientos connects with a body shot.
Barrientos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Bone Breaker can do to turn this around?
The Bone Breaker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barrientos.
Barrientos tries to clinch but The Bone Breaker moves out of range.
John The Bone Breaker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barrientos fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

Barrientos forces The Bone Breaker back against the cage and clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Barrientos.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barrientos lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Barrientos.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short right from Barrientos.
Barrientos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barrientos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The Bone Breaker is breathing heavily.
Barrientos scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Barrientos cracks The Bone Breaker with a nice body shot.
Barrientos lands a nice uppercut.
Faustino Barrientos has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrientos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of The Bone Breaker backwards.
Barrientos scores with a shoulder strike.
Barrientos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of The Bone Breaker backwards.
Barrientos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barrientos lands a hook that snaps the head of The Bone Breaker backwards.
Barrientos is leaning against The Bone Breaker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Barrientos lands with a left to the head.
Barrientos lands with a right to the head.
Barrientos lands with a light punch inside.
Good body shot from Barrientos.
The Bone Breaker being controlled against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barrientos lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Barrientos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of The Bone Breaker backwards.
Barrientos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barrientos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of The Bone Breaker backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barrientos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The Bone Breaker drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Barrientos gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Barrientos leaning his opponent against the cage.
Barrientos lands a hook that snaps the head of The Bone Breaker backwards.
A short left from Barrientos.
Barrientos lands a body punch.
Barrientos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barrientos scores with a shot to the side of The Bone Breaker's head.
Barrientos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The Bone Breaker goes for a takedown attempt but Barrientos pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Barrientos drops The Bone Breaker with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but The Bone Breaker looks back up at him and smiles so Barrientos waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

The Bone Breaker is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Barrientos instigates a clinch.
Barrientos pushes The Bone Breaker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The Bone Breaker takes a shot to the head.
The Bone Breaker can't get the takedown.
Faustino Barrientos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John The Bone Breaker.
Barrientos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Barrientos lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Barrientos lands a right hand that snaps the head of The Bone Breaker backwards.
Barrientos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of The Bone Breaker backwards.
Barrientos lands a body punch.
Barrientos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The Bone Breaker is still on wobbly legs! Can Barrientos finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barrientos lands a right hand.
Barrientos lands a right hand.
Barrientos lands a nice uppercut.
The Bone Breaker wants a takedown but no success here.
Barrientos working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barrientos can't find room to land a body shot as The Bone Breaker controls the action.
Barrientos gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from The Bone Breaker.
The Bone Breaker seems to have recovered his senses.
Barrientos scores with a nice hook to the head.
Barrientos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Barrientos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Barrientos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Barrientos - that landed with a thud.
Barrientos manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Barrientos digs a right hand underneath The Bone Breaker's ribcage. The Bone Breaker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short right from Barrientos on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Barrientos.
Barrientos lands with a short shot to the head.
Barrientos stalling in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Faustino Barrientos dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Barrientos thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on The Bone Breaker if he has to take too many more of those.
Crunch! Barrientos slams his shin into The Bone Breaker's torso.
Barrientos thows a body kick. The Bone Breaker tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Barrientos connects with a right hand. The Bone Breaker shakes it off.
Barrientos lands a head shot.
The Bone Breaker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barrientos punishes The Bone Breaker's body with a nice straight punch.
The Bone Breaker on the wrong end of a kick to the body.

Barrientos has closed the distance and engaged The Bone Breaker in a clinch.
Barrientos lands with a short shot to the head.
Barrientos lands a body punch.
The Bone Breaker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barrientos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of The Bone Breaker backwards.
Barrientos works on The Bone Breaker's body with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A body shot lands from Barrientos.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrientos is trying to maintain a safe position but The Bone Breaker gets an underhook and turns Barrientos into the cage.
The Bone Breaker is trying to drag Barrientos to the mat but Barrientos just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Barrientos lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barrientos scores with a nice hook to the head.
Barrientos struggles to land a body shot inside as The Bone Breaker controls his hands.
The Bone Breaker goes for a takedown attempt but Barrientos pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Barrientos lands a nice hook to The Bone Breaker's body. The Bone Breaker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The Bone Breaker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Barrientos tries to clinch up but The Bone Breaker circles away and keeps his distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barrientos connects with a nice looking jab.
Barrientos moves in looking to clinch but The Bone Breaker pushes him off.
Barrientos lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barrientos lands a slapping body shot.
The Bone Breaker takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Barrientos tries to close the distance and clinch but The Bone Breaker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barrientos scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Barrientos sizes up The Bone Breaker with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Barrientos - that will leave a mark!
Barrientos smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

Barrientos closes the distance and pushes The Bone Breaker back into the cage.
Barrientos is working The Bone Breaker over against the cage.
Barrientos lands with a light punch inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrientos just leaning against The Bone Breaker, taking a breather.
A short right from Barrientos on the inside.
Barrientos misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barrientos.
Barrientos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of The Bone Breaker backwards.
Come on Barrientos - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barrientos.
The Bone Breaker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Faustino Barrientos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John The Bone Breaker.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barrientos.
The Bone Breaker takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Barrientos.
Barrientos presses The Bone Breaker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Barrientos scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barrientos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of The Bone Breaker backwards.
The Bone Breaker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Barrientos gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Good body shot from Barrientos.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barrientos.
Barrientos lands a nice uppercut.
Barrientos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barrientos scores with a hook to the body.
Barrientos digs a right hand underneath The Bone Breaker's ribcage. The Bone Breaker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Barrientos pushes The Bone Breaker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barrientos.
The Bone Breaker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barrientos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of The Bone Breakers head.
Barrientos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Barrientos lands with a short head shot on the inside.
John The Bone Breaker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barrientos tries to stall but The Bone Breaker uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Faustino Barrientos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barrientos 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:25
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:25
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Faustino Barrientos!