PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Damn Barney Got Aids (ranked 339 p4p, 1436 weight class) and Armad Bates (ranked 42 p4p, 203 weight class). Barney Got Aids kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is HEART ON ICE. On his way into the cage it seems that Damn Barney Got Aids has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Damn Barney Got Aids seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Barney Got Aids
vs
Bates

187 cm
25
190
8 - 3 - 0

190 cm
23
198
7 - 4 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Conviction
Conquer

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Damn Barney Got Aids!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Armad Bates!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Eddie Farnsworth and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bates looks to score with a jab to the body but Barney Got Aids is just out of range.
Barney Got Aids thinks about countering with a body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bates checks a leg kick.
Bates tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bates misses with a right hand
and Barney Got Aids counters with a nice uppercut.
Barney Got Aids lands a leg kick that knocks Bates off balance momentarily.

Bates looking to score a takedown here. Barney Got Aids is defending well but Bates drives through and ends up in Barney Got Aids's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bates showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Barney Got Aids is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barney Got Aids has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Barney Got Aids is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Convicted Fight Club that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Bates pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barney Got Aids is keeping the position for now.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Bates is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Barney Got Aids uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bates.
Bates loads up on a big right hand but Barney Got Aids slips the punch.
Barney Got Aids takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Barney Got Aids goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bates looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barney Got Aids was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Barney Got Aids fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bates is out of range.
Bates throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barney Got Aids sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barney Got Aids throws the kick towards the body but Bates avoids it.
Barney Got Aids throws a body kick, spinning off balance

and Bates holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bates is trying to pull guard but Barney Got Aids has him pressed against the cage.
Barney Got Aids doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bates is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Barney Got Aids is defending well.
Bates throws an elbow but it misses.
Bates swings wildly with an uppercut but Barney Got Aids uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bates.
Barney Got Aids lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bates backwards.
Barney Got Aids fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barney Got Aids throws a head punch that misses.
Barney Got Aids lands a nice shot to the body.
Barney Got Aids struggles to land a body shot inside as Bates controls his hands.
Barney Got Aids lands with a right to the head.
Barney Got Aids lands a hook that snaps the head of Bates backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barney Got Aids creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bates fails to pull guard.
Damn Barney Got Aids has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Armad Bates.
Barney Got Aids lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bates backwards.
Bates is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Barney Got Aids to keep the fight standing.
Bates has a couple of punches blocked by Barney Got Aids.
Barney Got Aids misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barney Got Aids lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bates.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bates blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barney Got Aids doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barney Got Aids fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barney Got Aids misses with a punch on the inside.
Bates lands a nice shot to the body.
Barney Got Aids swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bates misses with a short punch on the inside.

Bates ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bates no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Bates working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barney Got Aids doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barney Got Aids manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Barney Got Aids tries to free his leg and advance position but Bates is retaining full guard.
Barney Got Aids is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Barney Got Aids passes into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Barney Got Aids throws a body punch but Bates moves out of range.
Barney Got Aids with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bates tries to close the distance and clinch but Barney Got Aids swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barney Got Aids is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bates can do to turn this around?
Bates fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Barney Got Aids is out of range.
Barney Got Aids is looking to counter punch.
Bates throws a body shot but no joy.
Bates throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barney Got Aids stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bates misses with a jab to the body
and Barney Got Aids counters with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Some bone on bone action there as Barney Got Aids checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bates tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barney Got Aids was well out of range. Poor timing from Bates.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barney Got Aids ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Barney Got Aids throws a front kick that sends Bates stumbling back into the cage.
Bates defending well as Barney Got Aids loads up on a big left hand.
Bates misses with a wild body shot.
Barney Got Aids jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Bates lands with a good body shot.
Bates moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bates will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Barney Got Aids circles away from the clinch attempt
and Barney Got Aids counters with a nice leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barney Got Aids throws a looping overhand right but Bates ducks down to avoid it.
Barney Got Aids scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bates looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barney Got Aids is fending him off so far but Bates persists. Nope, Barney Got Aids circles away and we're back to standing.
Barney Got Aids jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Barney Got Aids connects with a solid leg kick.
Barney Got Aids is looking to land body kicks.
And Bates tries to counter it with a takedown but Barney Got Aids pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bates looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Damn Barney Got Aids has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Armad Bates.
Barney Got Aids throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Damn Barney Got Aids is winning the standup battle so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bates loads up on a big right hand but Barney Got Aids slips the punch.
Barney Got Aids displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bates throws out the jab.
Bates misses with a left hand
and Barney Got Aids finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Barney Got Aids throws a body punch but Bates moves out of range.
Barney Got Aids uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Barney Got Aids tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bates tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bates avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barney Got Aids throws a jab but it's blocked by Bates.
Bates changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Barney Got Aids tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bates is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barney Got Aids.
Bates keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barney Got Aids misses with a body kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bates, as that shot connected.
Barney Got Aids scores with a push kick.
Bates uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barney Got Aids uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bates.
Barney Got Aids paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Damn Barney Got Aids dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Bates moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Barney Got Aids takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Barney Got Aids throws a hook but Bates blocks it.
Bates takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bates throws a body shot but no joy.

Bates gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Barney Got Aids pushes Bates back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Barney Got Aids fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bates blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barney Got Aids.
Bates has a couple of punches blocked by Barney Got Aids.

Bates jumps into guard, dragging Barney Got Aids to the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barney Got Aids tries to free his leg and advance position but Bates is retaining full guard.

Barney Got Aids got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bates has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barney Got Aids has managed to get both his arms back between Bates's legs - danger averted.
Bates being controlled here, momentarily.
Barney Got Aids stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bates swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Bates is looking for a triangle but Barney Got Aids pushes his legs off easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bates being controlled here, momentarily.

Bates looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barney Got Aids slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bates is trying to control the position but Barney Got Aids postures up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Barney Got Aids lands a nice looking body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bates takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bates keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bates misses with a wild body shot.
Bates takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bates connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Barney Got Aids wants to slow Bates down by chopping away at his legs.
Bates drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Barney Got Aids defends it well.
Barney Got Aids dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barney Got Aids throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bates counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Barney Got Aids thinking.
Armad Bates has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Barney Got Aids.
Barney Got Aids misses with a body shot.
Bates wants to clinch up but Barney Got Aids keeps it at a distance.
Barney Got Aids looks to score with a jab to the body but Bates is just out of range.
Bates rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bates fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barney Got Aids. Bates does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bates takes a swing at Barney Got Aids's ribcage but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Damn Barney Got Aids showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Barney Got Aids, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damn Barney Got Aids!
During a confident post fight interview, Damn Barney Got Aids thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.