PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Siddhant Varshney (ranked 4339 p4p, 25547 weight class) and Jake Barter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barter is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Black Ops 2 Theme. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Varshney
vs
Barter

172 cm
18
155
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
19
150
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Siddhant Varshney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Barter!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barter throws a series of strikes that have Varshney backpedaling.
Barter shoots for a double leg takedown but Varshney sprawls well. He's pushed Barter's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Barter shoots for a takedown but Varshney saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Varshney gets the takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Varshney looks up at the clock and then as Barter takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Varshney smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Varshney working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Varshney is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Barter will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Barter on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Barter is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Varshney's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Varshney controlling the pace.
Barter wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Varshney keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Varshney missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Varshney is looking to advance position but Barter won't allow it.
Barter is trying to get back to full guard.
Varshney wants to free his trapped foot but Barter is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Varshney knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Barter on the ground.
Barter wants to control but Varshney is keeping busy.
Varshney slows the pace down in half guard.

That's two 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.
Barter is controlling Varshney's trapped leg to prevent Varshney from advancing to side control.
Barter wants to control but Varshney is keeping busy and won't allow it.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Barter shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Varshney but Varshney pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Siddhant Varshney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Barter.
Barter shoots in but Varshney avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Varshney closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Barter's guard.
Barter is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Varshney stands up over Barter, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Barter had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Varshney defends it easily.
Barter lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Barter looking to sit in guard and control but Varshney gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Varshney working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Barter's head.
Varshney looking to pass the guard.
Varshney controlling from the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Barter is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Barter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Varshney wants to stand but Barter is controlling his posture from full guard.
Varshney content to stall in guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Varshney drops back looking for a leg! Barter is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Barter manages to kick Varshney off! Varshney jumps back into Barter's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Siddhant Varshney dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Varshney closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Varshney tries for a kimura but Barter is defending well.
Barter tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Barter tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barter taking a bit of punishment here - Varshney scoring with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barter on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Varshney slows the pace down.
Barter wants to control but Varshney postures up.

Varshney is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Barter has escaped the position, nice work there.
Barter is being controlled here.
Barter tries to bench press Varshney off him but Varshney keeps the position.
Varshney working away.
Barter is trying to get back to his feet.
Varshney is staying tight to Barter's torso, preventing him from escaping.

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.
Barter tries to buck Varshney off but Varshney is having none of it.
Barter regains half guard.
Varshney tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Barter.
Varshney lands strikes from half guard.
Varshney trying to pass the guard but Barter defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barter moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Barter looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Barter moves into range and clinches up with Varshney.
Barter working aggressively here.
Barter taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Barter swings wildly with an uppercut but Varshney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Varshney keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Barter's efforts to push away.
Barter tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Varshney's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jake Barter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Varshney stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Varshney wants it to stay on the feet.
Barter fails with the takedown

and Varshney counters by moving into the clinch.
Siddhant Varshney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Barter.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Varshney stalling against the cage.

Varshney's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Varshney shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Varshney showed some decent athleticism there.
Varshney prevents Barter from improving his position.
Siddhant Varshney overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barter wants to get back to full guard but Varshney has passed into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Varshney tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Siddhant Varshney 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!

Barter has a takedown stuffed.
Varshney throws a sloppy head kick
and Barter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Varshney shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Barter is trying to defend but Varshney finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Varshney looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Varshney has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Varshney wants to pass the guard but Barter is defending well.
Barter makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Barter.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barter is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Barter looking for a sweep. Not yet Barter, not yet.
Varshney tries to stand but Barter is controlling from the bottom.

Barter is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Barter looking for a sweep. Not yet Barter, not yet.
Barter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Varshney slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Varshney is looking to work some ground and pound but Barter has wrist control.
Varshney passes Barter's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Barter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Varshney pulls his head out easily.
Varshney with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Barter tries to roll over but Varshney keeps him under control.
Varshney lands strikes from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barter is looking for a sweep. Varshney is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barter wants to control but Varshney is keeping busy.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Barter takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Barter tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Varshney defends well and Barter ends up having to push Varshney into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Varshney decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Varshney prevents Barter from improving his position.
Varshney wants to stand up but Barter has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Varshney content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barter slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Varshney passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Barter tries to bench press Varshney off him but Varshney keeps the position.
Jake Barter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Varshney wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Barter, who protects the arm well.
Siddhant Varshney is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Varshney tries to stand but Barter is controlling his head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Siddhant Varshney showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Varshney, 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Siddhant Varshney!