PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abdul Barnett (ranked 25411 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glabadamadahadashabadov Guy (ranked 6164 p4p, 456 weight class). Abdul Barnett has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Barnett
vs
Guy

221 cm
18
278 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

225 cm
25
285 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Heavy handed

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Abdul Barnett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Glabadamadahadashabadov Guy!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Fedor Mirinova and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guy misses with a wild combination.
Barnett is looking for a counter combo.
Guy scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

It looks like Abdul Barnett has been cut.
Guy throws a nice looking combination but Barnett bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barnett avoids a punch combination nicely.
Guy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barnett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barnett wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Guy catches Barnett right on the button with a cross.
Barnett avoids the body shot from Guy.

Barnett shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Guy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnett trying to control the position from guard on top but Guy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnett postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Guy wants to sweep here but Barnett controlling him for the moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Guy can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Guy is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Guy throws a left and a right that both miss

and Barnett counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Guy!
Guy is trying to work for a sweep but Barnett has mounted him!
Guy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Guy defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Barnett.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy is working to get back to half guard.
Barnett looking to control but Guy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Guy is working to get back to half guard.

That's four 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.
Guy is still trying to improve position.
Guy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Guy wants to control but Barnett is having none of it.
Guy is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Guy flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Abdul Barnett will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Abdul Barnett's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Guy misses with an uppercut.
Barnett tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Guy manages to circle out of the way.
Glabadamadahadashabadov Guy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnett tries to close the distance and clinch but Guy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Guy throws an off balance right hand
and Barnett counters with a head kick.
Guy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barnett circles away quickly and effectively.

Guy scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Barnett manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Guy keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Guy misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Barnett breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Barnett enables Guy to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Barnett manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Barnett not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Guy is in close to Barnett's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Barnett is trying to control the position but Guy postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Barnett escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Guy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Guy seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Barnett is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Guy content to stall in guard here.

Guy drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Barnett dives on top into guard.

Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Barnett trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Guy pulls Barnett in to control the position.
Guy wants to hit a switch here but Barnett passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Guy there!
Guy tries to reverse the position but Barnett maintains control.
Barnett avoids the attempt from Guy to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnett can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Guy is looking to escape.
Barnett thowing shots but they're missing.
Guy is bucking up trying to escape but Barnett cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Guy tries to hold on but Barnett postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Guy is looking to improve his position but Barnett isn't that keen on the idea.
Guy keeps trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abdul Barnett dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Abdul Barnett's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Guy throws a hook to the side of Barnett's head but Barnett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

Guy scores with a takedown into Barnett's guard.
Guy postures up.
Guy cracks Barnett with a solid left hand.
Barnett throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Guy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Guy stands up over Barnett, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Barnett is rocked!

Barnett is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Oh Barnett is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Abdul Barnett overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Guy arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Barnett's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Glabadamadahadashabadov Guy!