PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Derrick Barkley (ranked 3039 p4p, 2393 weight class) and Arturito Tampukpuk (ranked 0 p4p, 306 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Arturito Tampukpuk was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Barkley
vs
Tampukpuk

189 cm
24
186
5 - 5 - 0

181 cm
25
185
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Conquer
Conviction

Silverguard Outfitters ðŸ›¡

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Derrick Barkley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Arturito Tampukpuk!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barkley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tampukpuk changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tampukpuk shoots in but no luck this time.

Tampukpuk gets a double leg takedown into Barkley's guard.
Tampukpuk won't allow Barkley to sweep him here.
Barkley being controlled here, momentarily.
Tampukpuk passes Barkley's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Tampukpuk is looking for a kimura but Barkley is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tampukpuk to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Tampukpuk looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Barkley tries to get to full guard but Tampukpuk has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Barkley won't allow Tampukpuk to pass to mount.

Tampukpuk is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

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.

Tampukpuk is trying to work for a kimura but Barkley is defending well.

Tampukpuk is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tampukpuk trying to control from half guard but Barkley is working away.

Tampukpuk seems to be looking for submissions.
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.

Tampukpuk is looking for a kimura here.
Tampukpuk wants to take a breather but Barkley is having none of it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Tampukpuk is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Barkley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tampukpuk.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Tampukpuk seems to be looking for submissions.

Tampukpuk is trying to work for a kimura but Barkley is defending well.
Barkley on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Barkley tries to get out of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tampukpuk tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barkley knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arturito Tampukpuk dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Barkley tests Tampukpuk's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've been told by Barkley's head coaches at Primal Concrete Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Barkley looks for the body kick but Tampukpuk saw that one coming.
A lazy left from Barkley finds it's target.
Tampukpuk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Tampukpuk decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Tampukpuk is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Barkley has managed to free his arm - good work.

Tampukpuk is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Barkley has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Tampukpuk is looking for a kimura here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barkley desperately trying to maintain half guard.

Tampukpuk is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Barkley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tampukpuk.
Tampukpuk trying to control the pace.

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.

Tampukpuk is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Barkley sees it coming and defends easily.

Tampukpuk is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Barkley has managed to free his arm - good work.

Tampukpuk is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Barkley has managed to free his arm - good work.
Barkley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tampukpuk is keen to just control but Barkley is a slippery customer.

Tampukpuk wants to work for an arm triangle but Barkley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tampukpuk seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barkley does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Tampukpuk is working for a submission of some sort.

Tampukpuk seems to be looking for submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Tampukpuk is looking for a kimura but Barkley is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tampukpuk to get the leverage.

Tampukpuk is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Tampukpuk is looking for a kimura here.
Tampukpuk wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barkley keeps working.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arturito Tampukpuk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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.

Tampukpuk takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Barkley misses with a body kick.
And Tampukpuk tries to counter it with a takedown but Barkley pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Derrick Barkley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some bone on bone action there as Tampukpuk checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Barkley lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Barkley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barkley throws a series of punches but Tampukpuk moves out of range.
Tampukpuk fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tampukpuk takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Barkley lands a glancing blow to the side of Tampukpuk's head.
Barkley misses with a lunging right hand

and Tampukpuk counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Arturito Tampukpuk has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tampukpuk is working for a kimura but Barkley is defending it quite comfortably.
Tampukpuk content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Tampukpuk is stalling here. Barkley is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Tampukpuk seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Barkley has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Barkley controlling from side mount.
Tampukpuk manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Derrick Barkley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tampukpuk seems to be looking for submissions.
Tampukpuk wants to take a breather but Barkley is having none of it.
Tampukpuk perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Tampukpuk is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tampukpuk is trying to control the action in half guard but Barkley is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tampukpuk is pressing down on Barkley's thigh, looking to free his foot. Barkley is holding on for now.

Tampukpuk is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Barkley sees it coming and defends easily.
Tampukpuk is taking a breather. Barkley says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Barkley tries to roll over but Tampukpuk keeps him under control.
Arturito Tampukpuk is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tampukpuk is looking to take a break and control but Barkley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tampukpuk is taking a breather. Barkley says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Tampukpuk is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Barkley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tampukpuk.
Tampukpuk is looking to advance position but Barkley won't allow it.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Derrick Barkley.
I think Tampukpuk 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arturito Tampukpuk!