PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Barry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neon Qaunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Billy Barry has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Barry
vs
Qaunt

201 cm
18
214 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

203 cm
24
258 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

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 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Billy Barry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Neon Qaunt!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksandr Martynov and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Qaunt closes the distance and clinches.

Qaunt wants the takedown. Barry is fighting it off but Qaunt persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Barry's guard against the cage.
Qaunt controlling from the top position.
Barry avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Qaunt would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Qaunt wants to pass the guard but Barry is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qaunt controlling from the top position.
Qaunt's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
More stalling from Qaunt.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Billy Barry is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Qaunt closes the distance and pushes Barry back into the cage.
Barry tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Qaunt just stands there and leans against the cage.
Barry is working for takedown but Qaunt is calmly controlling the position for now.
Qaunt avoiding damage.

Qaunt pulls guard effortlessly.
Qaunt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barry is looking to work some ground and pound but Qaunt has wrist control.
Qaunt is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barry won't allow Qaunt to get back to his feet.
Qaunt thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

Qaunt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Qaunt seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Barry trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Qaunt manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Qaunt's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Qaunt wants to get up but he can't break Barry's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Qaunt throws a big elbow that misses.
Qaunt is looking to work some ground and pound but Barry has wrist control.
Qaunt looking to pass the guard.
Qaunt wanted to stand there but Barry had control of the position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Qaunt bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Qaunt tries for a kimura but Barry is defending well.
Qaunt throws an elbow but Barry slips to the side and avoids it well.
Barry is letting Qaunt control him for a moment.
Barry avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Qaunt.
Barry is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Qaunt trying to control the position but Barry is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Neon Qaunt dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Qaunt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Barry, pushing him back against the cage.
Qaunt wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Barry has him pressed against the cage.
Barry misses with a body punch.

Qaunt pulls guard effortlessly.
Barry working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Qaunt keeping full guard, as Barry tries to pass.
Qaunt bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barry's guard.

Qaunt passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Qaunt is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Qaunt throwing shots but Barry is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Qaunt thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Qaunt is pressing down on Barry's thigh, looking to free his foot. Barry is holding on for now.
Qaunt keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Barry avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Qaunt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Qaunt sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Barry trying to hold on to Qaunt's head to control him but Qaunt postures up.
Qaunt controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Qaunt has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Qaunt throws a sloppy head kick and Barry moves out of range easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Qaunt closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Barry avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Qaunt.
Qaunt just content to control the position.
Qaunt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Qaunt connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Barry some visible discomfort.
Qaunt fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Barry is trying to escape the position but Qaunt is controlling the position.
Qaunt is looking to take a break and control but Barry is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Qaunt staying calm.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Qaunt closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Neon Qaunt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Qaunt drives through and clinches with Barry against the cage.
Qaunt avoiding damage as Barry throws knees to the body.

Qaunt has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Barry clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Qaunt trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Barry doesn't escape.
Barry looking very determined here, making life difficult for Qaunt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Barry defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Barry is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Qaunt looking for the RNC.
Neon Qaunt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Qaunt is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Barry is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barry is keeping busy.

Qaunt working for a choke but Barry is defending well.
Qaunt trying to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Qaunt has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

Qaunt is looking for the choke from the back position but Barry is controlling his hands well.
Qaunt is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Barry tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Qaunt gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!

Qaunt has managed to clinch.
Barry can't break the clinch.
Qaunt throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Qaunt stalling.
Qaunt tries to land a knee to the head but Barry blocks with his arms.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Qaunt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Qaunt pushes off an throws an elbow but Barry leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Barry wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Qaunt has him pressed against the cage.
Billy Barry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Neon Qaunt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Qaunt has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Barry is trying to keep an underhook but Qaunt manages to get the takedown into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Neon Qaunt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Qaunt 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 24:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 24:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neon Qaunt!