PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vviktung Bolski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vviktung Bolski will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Barnes
vs
Bolski

195 cm
27
210 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

214 cm
27
205 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

THRIFTY THREADS

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 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ben Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vviktung Bolski!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Barnes cracks the inside of Bolski's front leg.
We've been told by Barnes's head coaches at Qube Striking that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Barnes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barnes jabs at Bolski's body.
Bolski looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.
Bolski lands a body shot.
Barnes throws the kick towards the body but Bolski avoids it.
Bolski dives in for a single leg takedown but Barnes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Barnes missing with knees to the body.
Barnes is trying to maintain a safe position but Bolski gets an underhook and turns Barnes into the cage.
Barnes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Barnes scores a nice knee to the body.
Bolski has a couple of punches blocked by Barnes.
Barnes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bolski backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnes with a knee to the head.
Barnes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bolski wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Barnes tries to throw a body punch but Bolski avoids it by throwing Barnes back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bolski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bolski presses Barnes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bolski is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Barnes scores with a knee to the head.
Bolski tries to work over Barnes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bolski can't find room to land a body shot as Barnes controls the action.
Barnes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bolski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bolski is looking to take this one to the mat.
Barnes is looking to break free of the clinch but Bolski has double underhooks.
Bolski misses with some punches.

Barnes manages to break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnes tries to score with a low kick but Bolski moves his leg out of the way.
Barnes throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bolski thows a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Bolski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

Bolski feints and as Barnes raises his hands in defense, Bolski changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bolski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bolski stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes.
Bolski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barnes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bolski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes working a defensive guard here.
Bolski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
My spies in The Meat Market: 10k/mo inform me that Bolski has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Barnes looking to control.
Bolski lands a couple of digs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Bolski from controlling successfully.
Bolski lands a couple of digs.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bolski's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bolski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bolski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now.
Barnes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bolski on the ground.
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bolski is one step ahead there.
Barnes keeping full guard, as Bolski tries to pass.
Bolski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bolski trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bolski throws a big elbow that misses.
Barnes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bolski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Barnes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bolski's guard.

Bolski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barnes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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!
Bolski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barnes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vviktung Bolski will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Barnes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bolski lands with a shot to the body.
Bolski is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Barnes rather than just go for the knockout.
Bolski misses with a body punch
and Barnes counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Bolski looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.
Barnes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barnes wants it to stay on the feet.
Bolski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Bolski.
A shot to the liver by Bolski. Beautiful body shot.
Bolski thows a body shot but no joy.
Bolski's corner calls for a 1-2. Bolski obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Vviktung Bolski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bolski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bolski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bolski connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes avoids the body shot from Bolski.
Bolski looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.
Bolski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Barnes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bolski somewhat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes connects with a leg kick. Bolski looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ben Barnes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bolski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bolski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barnes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Barnes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bolski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

Bolski feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bolski postures up and lands a big shot to Barnes's brow.
Bolski throwing strikes from guard but Barnes blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bolski is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnes is trying to control the position but Bolski postures up.
Bolski works over Barnes with some ground and pound from guard.
Bolski scoring with punches to the head and body.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Bolski from controlling successfully.
Barnes wants to get back to his feet but Bolski is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bolski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bolski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolski working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Barnes trying to keep a closed guard but Bolski is proving a slippery customer.
Barnes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Bolski from controlling successfully.
Bolski won't allow Barnes to get back to his feet.
Bolski cracks Barnes with a solid left hand.
Bolski with a nice head shot there.
Barnes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bolski.
Barnes 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.
Bolski is looking to work some ground and pound but Barnes has wrist control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bolski.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bolski throwing strikes but missing.
Barnes keeping full guard, as Bolski tries to pass.
Bolski throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bolski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Bolski from controlling successfully.
Bolski connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bolski with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bolski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Barnes trying to keep a closed guard but Bolski is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vviktung Bolski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

A jab from Bolski does it's job there.
Bolski just misses with a punch to the body.
Bolski shoots for a double leg takedown but Barnes sprawls well. He's pushed Bolski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bolski takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barnes.
Bolski on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bolski lands with a nice combination. Barnes backs away looking to recover.
Bolski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bolski takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses.
Bolski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barnes is looking to land body kicks.
Bolski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barnes.
Bolski swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolski lands a head shot.
Bolski throws a hook but Barnes blocks it.
Bolski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bolski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bolski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bolski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bolski dips to his left and cracks Barnes with an uppercut!
Bolski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnes moves away.
Barnes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bolski throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barnes. That's going to slow Bolski down.
Bolski has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bolski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barnes. Barnes obviously looking to wear him down.
Bolski's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bolski throws a series of punches but Barnes avoids them all with ease.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes throws a sloppy head kick and Bolski moves out of range easily.
Bolski throws a sloppy body shot

and Barnes moves into the clinch.
Barnes utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bolski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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 land a knee to the head but Bolski blocks with his arms.
Bolski takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bolski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barnes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Barnes lands a knee to the head.
Barnes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bolski backwards.
Barnes wants to stall.
Barnes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bolski tries to work over Barnes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bolski tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Barnes smiles and moves away.
Ben Barnes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ben Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vviktung Bolski.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bolski lands with a cross.
Barnes is looking to slow Bolski down with leg kicks.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bolski is leaning against Barnes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bolski avoiding damage as Barnes throws knees to the body.
Ben Barnes has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Barnes misses with a knee strike.
Bolski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bolski managing to block the knees to the body from Barnes.
Bolski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barnes backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Barnes as Bolski tries to tie him up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes trying to land knees to the body.
Vviktung Bolski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Barnes blocks a body shot from Bolski.
Bolski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Barnes landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bolski managing to block the knees to the body from Barnes.
Barnes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bolski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barnes's elbow.
Barnes looking to throw knees to the head but Bolski is blocking nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bolski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barnes trying to land knees to the body.
Barnes with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Barnes showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bolski has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vviktung Bolski!
Vviktung Bolski was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.