PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darren Barrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Sasquatch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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 Daniel Sasquatch was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Barrow
vs
Sasquatch

188 cm
20
211 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

185 cm
25
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Darren Barrow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daniel Sasquatch!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barrow shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sasquatch as he avoids it easily.
Sasquatch throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

It looks like Darren Barrow has been cut.
A head kick misses from Sasquatch.
Sasquatch leaves Barrow with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Sasquatch scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Barrow trying to hold on to Sasquatch's head to control him but Sasquatch postures up.
Barrow is breathing heavily.
Sasquatch slows the pace down in half guard.
Barrow tries to get to full guard but Sasquatch has control of the leg.
Sasquatch is taking a breather. Barrow 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrow has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sasquatch is working away from the top position though.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Darren Barrow.
Barrow takes a kick to the side of the head.

Sasquatch closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Barrow did well to prevent Sasquatch getting side control.
Barrow trying to control from the bottom.
Barrow wants to get back to his feet.
Sasquatch controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Sasquatch is working for a kimura but Barrow is defending it quite comfortably.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sasquatch throwing shots but Barrow is blocking nicely.
Barrow is trying to get back to full guard.
Barrow is working hard here to advance position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sasquatch looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sasquatch connects with a nice short shot to Barrow's temple.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Barrow taking some punishment here, with Sasquatch in his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sasquatch controlling the action here.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Daniel Sasquatch hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Sasquatch scores with a head kick. Barrow tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sasquatch shoots for a double leg takedown but Barrow sprawls well. He's pushed Sasquatch's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Barrow tries to land a front kick but Sasquatch steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sasquatch is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Barrow fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darren Barrow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barrow fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barrow stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barrow wants it to stay on the feet.
Barrow wants to clinch up but Sasquatch keeps it at a distance.
A right-left combo lands from Sasquatch.
Barrow tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Sasquatch manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Sasquatch shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sasquatch won't allow Barrow to sweep him here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sasquatch is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sasquatch preventing the sweep.
Sasquatch cracks Barrow with a solid left hand.
Sasquatch is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sasquatch distracts Barrow with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Barrow can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sasquatch controls the pace.
Barrow trying to strike off his back.
Sasquatch showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Barrow throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Sasquatch must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sasquatch is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Daniel Sasquatch wasn't active enough on the ground.

Sasquatch throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Barrow was covering up waiting for the punch and Sasquatch finishes the takedown easily into guard.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Barrow tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sasquatch's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sasquatch postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Barrow is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sasquatch looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Sasquatch might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Daniel Sasquatch wasn't active enough on the ground.
Sasquatch tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barrow swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barrow blocks a head kick by Sasquatch.
Barrow swinging wildly here.

Sasquatch scores a takedown into full mount!
Sasquatch controlling the position easily from mount.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sasquatch landing punches.
Sasquatch sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Barrow sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Barrow is looking to control Sasquatch's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barrow avoid being mounted?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sasquatch is controlling the pace.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Daniel Sasquatch has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Barrow has a takedown stuffed.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Sasquatch looking to score a takedown here. Barrow is defending well but Sasquatch drives through and ends up in Barrow's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Sasquatch dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darren Barrow's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Sasquatch is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sasquatch shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barrow defends it nicely.
Sasquatch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sasquatch throws the kick towards the body but Barrow avoids it.
Barrow misses with a head kick.

Sasquatch closes the distance and clinches.
Sasquatch throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Barrow blocks it with crossed arms.
Sasquatch is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sasquatch is trying to drag Barrow to the mat but Barrow just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sasquatch is pressed up against the cage. Barrow has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sasquatch down to the mat. Sasquatch avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Barrow tries to clinch up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sasquatch tries to clinch up.
Barrow tries to clinch but Sasquatch is having none of it.
Barrow shoots in for a double leg but Sasquatch sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sasquatch changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barrow tries to avoid it but Sasquatch manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barrow to the ground. Barrow escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Darren Barrow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Sasquatch.
Sasquatch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sasquatch leaves Barrow with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sasquatch shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barrow defends it nicely.

Sasquatch rushes Barrow and presses him up against the cage.
Barrow tries to score a body lock takedown but Sasquatch shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Sasquatch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sasquatch shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barrow as he jumps to the side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sasquatch throws a sloppy head kick and Barrow moves out of range easily.
Barrow fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sasquatch throws a head kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Barrow tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

Sasquatch drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sasquatch postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sasquatch with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sasquatch postures up.
Barrow working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sasquatch.
Sasquatch sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Barrow throws a sloppy head kick and Sasquatch moves out of range easily.

Barrow gets tackled into the cage by Sasquatch. Sasquatch maintains the clinch.

Sasquatch breaks the clinch.
A head kick from Sasquatch lands but Barrow takes it in his stride.
Sasquatch blocks a head kick by Barrow.
Sasquatch lands with a kick to the temple. Barrow shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Barrow defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sasquatch.
Barrow wants to clinch up but Sasquatch keeps it at a distance.
Sasquatch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Sasquatch looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sasquatch slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Sasquatch prevents Barrow from getting back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Daniel Sasquatch.
Barrow takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Barrow stuffs the takedown.
Sasquatch throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sasquatch keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Barrow gets caught flat footed, as Sasquatch shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sasquatch trying to control but Barrow is working from the bottom.
Barrow utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sasquatch wants to pass the guard but Barrow is keeping the position.
Barrow can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sasquatch controls the pace.
Sasquatch lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sasquatch controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Sasquatch throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barrow works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sasquatch engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Barrow wants to sweep but no luck.
Barrow being controlled here, momentarily.

Daniel Sasquatch has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Barrow doesn't manage to clinch there - Sasquatch circles away.

Sasquatch drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Barrow being controlled here, momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sasquatch thows a big elbow that misses.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Barrow wants to get back to his feet but Sasquatch is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sasquatch is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Barrow wants to control the position but Sasquatch says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Barrow blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sasquatch.
Sasquatch performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sasquatch stops Barrow from getting back to his feet.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Sasquatch has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Barrow defend it? Sasquatch steps over the head and cranks it - Barrow is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Sasquatch!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Daniel Sasquatch!