PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Georgi Barnettov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerry Nassoon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Barnettov
vs
Nassoon

190 cm
30
265 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

180 cm
27
240 lbs
6 - 17 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Georgi Barnettov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jerry Nassoon!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Barnettov gets tackled into the cage by Nassoon. Nassoon maintains the clinch.

Nassoon manages to break the clinch.
Barnettov tries to clinch up but Nassoon circles away and keeps his distance.
Barnettov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Nassoon rushes Barnettov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Nassoon jumps guard and drags Barnettov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Barnettov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nassoon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barnettov throwing strikes but missing.
Barnettov throwing strikes but missing.
Barnettov is working Nassoon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Barnettov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barnettov postures up in Nassoon's guard and throws a big left but Nassoon blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnettov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barnettov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Barnettov trying to control the position from guard on top but Nassoon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnettov is looking to work some ground and pound but Nassoon has wrist control.
Barnettov is looking to work some ground and pound but Nassoon has wrist control.

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

Nassoon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nassoon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nassoon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Barnettov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Barnettov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barnettov is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Barnettov has an active guard here but Nassoon has managed to pass into half guard.
Nassoon working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nassoon is trying to control. Barnettov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nassoon content to control rather than advance.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Barnettov looking for submissions off his back.
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. Nassoon connects with a nice short shot to Barnettov's temple.

Nassoon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Barnettov defends it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Barnettov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nassoon is trying to control. Barnettov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nice strikes from Nassoon there.
Nassoon drops an elbow to the side of Barnettov's head.

Barnettov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ground and pound from Nassoon.

Nassoon is trying to work for a kimura but Barnettov is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Barnettov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nassoon pulls his head out easily.

Barnettov looking for submissions off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nassoon uses his free foot to push down on Barnettov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Barnettov.
Barnettov is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nassoon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nassoon fails to advance to Barnettov's back.
Barnettov is looking to get to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nassoon in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Barnettov is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jerry Nassoon dominated that round.
That's time! Barnettov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Barnettov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Nassoon rushes Barnettov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Barnettov wants to take the fight to the mat but Nassoon manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Barnettov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nassoon smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Georgi Barnettov. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Barnettov tries to keep at a distance but Nassoon has taken the fight into the clinch.

Nassoon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Barnettov gets tackled into the cage by Nassoon. Nassoon maintains the clinch.
Nassoon lands with a light punch inside.

It looks like Georgi Barnettov has been cut.

Nassoon has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Barnettov regains guard immediately.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Barnettov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Barnettov has his foot on Nassoon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nassoon works his way back into a safe position though.
Nassoon content to stall in guard here.

Barnettov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Barnettov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nassoon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nassoon is stalling in the full guard.

Barnettov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nassoon trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnettov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jerry Nassoon has got the better of the ground game so far.

Barnettov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Nassoon gets to his feet. Barnettov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Barnettov gets caught napping as Nassoon dives in and scores a takedown. Barnettov manages to retain guard.
Nassoon scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nassoon trying to control but Barnettov is working from the bottom.

Barnettov is looking for a triangle but Nassoon pushes his legs off easily.
Nassoon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nassoon trying to control but Barnettov is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Nassoon is pushing down on Barnettov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Barnettov is fighting to maintain full guard but Nassoon has managed to sneak the leg through.

Nassoon is looking for a kimura here.
Barnettov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Barnettov tries to get out of the position.

Barnettov actively working from the bottom here.

Barnettov looking for submissions off his back.

Nassoon maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Barnettov could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Nassoon has cracked it and Barnettov is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Nassoon!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jerry Nassoon!