PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Qasim Barakat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Dog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Barakat
vs
Dog

195 cm
30
250 lbs
18 - 11 - 0

194 cm
25
270 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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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 18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Qasim Barakat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Big Dog!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barakat tries a head kick but it misses.
Barakat misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dog.
Dog moves out of range as Barakat throws a body kick.
Barakat misses with a kick to the body.
Dog let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Barakat misses with a straight left.
Barakat cracks a nice hook into Dog's ribs.
Dog chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barakat can pounce on him.
Barakat will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dog displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barakat throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dog. Barakat does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barakat moves away from the strike by Dog.
Barakat staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog jabs at Barakat's body.
Nice jab there from Barakat.
Barakat connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barakat throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Dog counters with a slapping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dog works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog throws a leg kick which misses Barakat's front leg but catches the back leg as Barakat tries to avoid it.
Dog misses with a wild body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dog.
Barakat looks to score with a jab to the body but Dog is just out of range.
Barakat sizes up Dog with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dog tries to score with a low kick but Barakat moves his leg out of the way.
Dog throws a body punch but Barakat moves out of range.
Dog pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dog takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Dog misses with a looping left.
Dog jabs at Barakat's body.
Barakat misses with a head kick.
Crunch! Barakat slams his shin into Dog's torso.
Dog slips a jab from Barakat.
Qasim Barakat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barakat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barakat misses with a low kick.
Dog pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barakat scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Barakat swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dog now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Barakat feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dog's calf.
Some bone on bone action there as Barakat checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Barakat looks for the body kick but Dog saw that one coming.
Dog misses with a right hand
and Barakat counters with a low kick, right behind Dog 's knee.
Dog throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Barakat throws a jab but it's blocked by Dog.
Dog takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dog misses with an uppercut. Barakat saw that one coming.
Barakat throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barakat ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barakat tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dog was well out of range. Poor timing from Barakat.
Barakat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Donk. Dog catches Barakat right on the button with a cross.
Dog with a jab.
Dog does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barakat throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dog ducks under a wild hook from Barakat.
Dog flicks out a counter leg kick but Barakat steps away.
Barakat swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Dog misses.
Dog takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A jab from Dog finds it's way through Barakat's defenses.
Dog misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Barakat counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nice body kick from Barakat.
Barakat swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barakat wants to land a leg kick but Dog is out of range.
Barakat lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barakat scores with a jab to the head.
Barakat looks to score with a jab to the body but Dog is just out of range.
Dog staying out of range there.
Dog feints a counter leg kick.
Barakat smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Barakat attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dog takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

That's four 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!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Barakat. Dog shrugs it off though.
Dog throws a body punch but Barakat moves out of range.
Barakat avoids the body shot from Dog.
Barakat was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dog looks to land a right hand but Barakat moved out of range.
Barakat throws a body punch but Dog moves out of range.
Dog doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Barakat swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dog is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Barakat with a body shot.
Barakat throws a body kick that misses.
Dog flicks out a counter leg kick but Barakat steps away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barakat. Dog does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dog appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dog checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dog steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Barakat moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Barakat misses with a wild body shot.
Barakat defending well as Dog loads up on a big left hand.
Jab, jab by Barakat - just one landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barakat cracks the inside of Dog's front leg.
Dog looks for the body kick but Barakat saw that one coming.
Dog swings for the body but Barakat moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Qasim Barakat dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Dog lands a jab to the nose.
Dog takes a kick to the side of the head.
Dog thuds a left hand into Barakat's body.
Barakat lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dog takes a step back to recover.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dog.
Barakat lands a glancing blow to the side of Dog's head.
Barakat ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dog moves away.
A countering left hand to the body from Dog misses.
Barakat takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Barakat throws a sloppy head kick
and Dog counters with a low kick, right behind Barakat 's knee.
Barakat moves out of range of the strikes.
Barakat moves away from the strike by Dog.
Dog lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barakat 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!
Barakat throws an off balance right hand
and Dog connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dog lands a nice hook to Barakat's body. Barakat takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Barakat looks to score with a jab to the body but Dog is just out of range.

Barakat rushes Dog and presses him up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barakat blocks an uppercut.
Barakat lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Barakat.
Barakat with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dog avoiding damage as Barakat throws knees to the body.
Barakat lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Dog in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Barakat tries to land a knee to the head but Dog blocks with his arms.
Dog swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dog avoiding damage as Barakat throws knees to the body.
Barakat misses with a body punch.
Barakat is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dog can do to turn this around?
Dog can't find room to land a body shot as Barakat controls the action.
Dog digs a right hand into Barakat's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Barakat's gas tank.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dog tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dog blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barakat prevents a body shot from Dog.
Dog misses with some punches.
Barakat tries a body shot but Dog blocks it.
Dog on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barakat using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dog has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dog prevents a body shot from Barakat.
Barakat blocks a body shot from Dog.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dog - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Barakat working Dog over with knees to the body.
Barakat tries a knee to the head but Dog blocks it.
Dog's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dog lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dog tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barakat's elbow.
Barakat misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dog.
Barakat tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dog is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Barakat looking to throw knees to the head but Dog is blocking nicely.
Barakat tries a knee to the head but Dog blocks it.
Dog misses with a body punch.
Dog managing to block the knees to the body from Barakat.
Qasim Barakat has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Barakat blocking some punches.
Dog lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barakat backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dog manages to break the clinch.
Barakat wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Barakat throws a shot from downtown. Dog moves away and avoids it.
Dog moves out of range of the strikes.
Dog takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Good leg kick by Dog there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dog misses with a hook
and Barakat counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dog's knee momentarily.
A head kick misses from Barakat.
Good leg kick by Barakat there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Barakat looks for the body kick but Dog saw that one coming.
Dog feints a counter leg kick.
Qasim Barakat is winning the standup battle so far.
Dog moves away from the strike by Barakat.
Barakat is looking to slow Dog down with leg kicks.
Dog fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Barakat is out of range.
Barakat connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barakat. That's going to slow Dog down.
Barakat scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dog in his tracks.

That's four 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!
Dog lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Barakat misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dog doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dog avoids the body shot from Barakat.
Barakat misses with a head kick.
Dog feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Barakat's calf.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dog. Barakat does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barakat throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barakat connects with a leg kick. Dog looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Good leg kick by Barakat there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Barakat swings for the body but Dog moves out of range.
Barakat throws a jab when Dog was well out of range.
Dog lands a slapping body shot.
Barakat connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dog misses with an attempted mid kick.
Barakat throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dog was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Barakat here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Barakat throws a sloppy head kick and Dog moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Qasim Barakat dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Dog slips under a jab.
Barakat takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dog throws a chopping leg kick but Barakat manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dog moves out of range as Barakat throws a body kick.
Barakat lands with an overhand left.
Barakat connects with a leg kick. Dog looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Barakat misses with a lunging right hand
and Dog counters with a nice low kick that buckles Barakat's knee momentarily.
Dog looks for the body kick but Barakat saw that one coming.
Barakat throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barakat lands a nice shot that snaps Dog's head back.
A slow jab from Dog misses its intended target.
It looked like Barakat wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barakat.
Barakat connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dog is looking to slow Barakat down with leg kicks.
Barakat takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barakat scoring well with a low kick there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog throws a leg kick that misses.
Barakat scores with a head kick. Dog tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Dog throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick from Dog is predictable there
and Barakat counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dog checks a leg kick.
Barakat rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dog moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A nice side step and Dog releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Barakat throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dog tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Barakat is able to avoid easily.
Dog slips a jab from Barakat.
Barakat throws a nice outside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barakat.
Barakat defending well as Dog loads up on a big left hand.
Dog throws a head kick but Barakat moves out of range.
Dog scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dog misses with a wild body shot.
Dog lands a nice shot to the body.
Big Dog has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Qasim Barakat is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barakat ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dog moves away.
Barakat throws a body kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Dog.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barakat lands a nice hook to Dog's body. Dog takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Barakat swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dog counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barakat uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dog.
Barakat avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dog missing with a left hand there. Barakat was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dog cracks the inside of Barakat's front leg.
Dog jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barakat misses with a straight left.
Dog takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dog takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dog throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dog misses with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog throws the kick towards the body but Barakat avoids it.
Dog with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barakat scores with a hook to the body. Dog takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dog scores with a leg kick.
Dog on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barakat. Barakat obviously looking to wear him down.
Dog lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barakat at a distance.
Dog lands a head shot.

It looks like Qasim Barakat has been cut.
Barakat throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barakat scores with a jab. Dog acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dog keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That kick from Barakat tenderised Dog's leg. Dog is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dog throws out a powerful jab.
A head kick misses from Barakat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dog connects with a body shot.
A big left from Dog misses.
Barakat appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dog slips a jab and a cross from Barakat.
Dog rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barakat moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dog digs a good body shot into Barakat's ribs.
Dog misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barakat.
Barakat takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Barakat misses with a looping right.
Dog looks to land a left hand but Barakat moved out of range nicely.
Barakat lands a head shot.
Barakat swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dog wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dog throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dog defending well as Barakat loads up on a big left hand.
A head kick misses from Barakat.
Dog pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A head kick misses from Barakat.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Big Dog.
Well Barakat 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Qasim Barakat!
Qasim Barakat very nearly forgot to thank FORCEE amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.