PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rudolf Kleinschmidt (ranked 489 p4p, 74 weight class) and Colby Barnes (ranked 1129 p4p, 154 weight class). Kleinschmidt kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is DMX- It's hot and hell is dark. Rudolf Kleinschmidt has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kleinschmidt
vs
Barnes

181 cm
27
180 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

186 cm
27
179 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Very quick

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

IniTech Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rudolf Kleinschmidt!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Colby Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barnes lands the left hand.
Barnes lands a body shot.
Kleinschmidt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barnes.
Barnes throws a series of punches but Kleinschmidt moves out of range.
Kleinschmidt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Colby Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barnes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Barnes throws a hook to the side of Kleinschmidt's head but Kleinschmidt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barnes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kleinschmidt.
Kleinschmidt is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Barnes.
Barnes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kleinschmidt slips under a jab from Barnes.
Kleinschmidt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kleinschmidt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kleinschmidt throwing a counter right hand but Barnes manages to avoid it.
Kleinschmidt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barnes.
Kleinschmidt is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Barnes.
Kleinschmidt takes a jab right on the kisser.
Barnes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Kleinschmidt counters by moving into the clinch.
Barnes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kleinschmidt lands a body punch.
Kleinschmidt tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Barnes smiles and moves away.
Kleinschmidt moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Kleinschmidt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barnes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kleinschmidt.
Kleinschmidt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kleinschmidt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barnes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barnes scores with a body shot.
Barnes throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kleinschmidt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kleinschmidt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barnes looks to score with a jab to the body but Kleinschmidt is just out of range.
Barnes throws a hook but Kleinschmidt avoids it easily.
Kleinschmidt tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Barnes manages to circle out of the way.
Barnes swings for the body but Kleinschmidt moves out of range.
Kleinschmidt walks into a stiff left hand from Barnes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kleinschmidt closes this distance looking for a takedown but Barnes circles away.
Barnes misses with a body shot.
Barnes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Barnes missing with a left hand there. Kleinschmidt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kleinschmidt is looking to counter punch.
Barnes misses with an uppercut. Kleinschmidt saw that one coming.
Barnes misses with a few strikes there.

Kleinschmidt clinches up with Barnes and pushes him back against the cage.
Kleinschmidt tries to pull guard but Barnes won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudolf Kleinschmidt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnes gets through Kleinschmidt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kleinschmidt jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Barnes walks away with a smile on his face. Kleinschmidt gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes connects with a looping right hand.
Barnes throws a jab but it's blocked by Kleinschmidt.
Barnes looks to land a combination. Kleinschmidt sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kleinschmidt loads up on a big right hand but Barnes slips the punch.
Barnes's coach down at Crapollas Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Barnes's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Barnes throws a jab when Kleinschmidt was well out of range.
Kleinschmidt darts in trying to clinch
and Barnes counters with a three punch combo that has Kleinschmidt backing up. Kleinschmidt nods at Barnes to acknowledge the strikes.
Kleinschmidt scores with a nice strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Colby Barnes dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

A nice combination there by Barnes.
Barnes swings widly with a right hand
and Kleinschmidt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barnes misses with a double jab.
Barnes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barnes sizes up Kleinschmidt with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Barnes looks to land a left hand but Kleinschmidt moved out of range nicely.
A quick step to the side and Kleinschmidt tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnes defending well as Kleinschmidt loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Barnes.
Barnes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kleinschmidt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kleinschmidt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barnes takes a swing at Kleinschmidt's ribcage but misses.
Barnes misses with a shot to the body
and Kleinschmidt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barnes lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kleinschmidt tries to clinch but Barnes is having none of it.
Barnes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kleinschmidt.
Barnes lands a glancing blow to the side of Kleinschmidt's head.
Barnes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes misses with a lunging right hand
and Kleinschmidt counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Barnes thinking.
Barnes throws a series of punches but Kleinschmidt avoids them all with ease.
Kleinschmidt slips a jab from Barnes.
Colby Barnes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kleinschmidt lands a really nice looking cross but Barnes seems unphased.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kleinschmidt lands a nice shot to the body.
Barnes scores with a nice right hand.
Barnes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kleinschmidt misses with a lunging right hand
and Barnes counters with a straight right hand.
Kleinschmidt walks into a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Barnes.
Barnes lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Kleinschmidt.
Kleinschmidt tries to counter by clinching up but Barnes breaks away and moves out of range.
Barnes scores with a jab to the jaw.
Barnes throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Kleinschmidt to counter with a crisp jab.
Barnes swings for the body but Kleinschmidt moves out of range.
Kleinschmidt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barnes.
Barnes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barnes misses with a looping left.
Kleinschmidt is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Barnes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes with a nice cross.
The fighters circle momentarily. Barnes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kleinschmidt is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Barnes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kleinschmidt misses with a shot to the body
letting Barnes counter with a right hand.
Barnes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Barnes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kleinschmidt was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Danga de danga de dang - Barnes scores with a four punch combination!
Barnes avoids the body shot from Kleinschmidt.
Barnes lands a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Colby Barnes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Barnes throws a body punch but Kleinschmidt moves out of range.
Barnes lands with an uppercut that bounces Kleinschmidt off the cage and back into range.
Kleinschmidt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Despite the aggression on Barnes's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kleinschmidt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barnes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kleinschmidt on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes takes a swing at Kleinschmidt's ribcage but misses.
Kleinschmidt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barnes.
It looked like Kleinschmidt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kleinschmidt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kleinschmidt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes misses with a body shot
and Barnes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Donk. Kleinschmidt catches Barnes right on the button with a cross.
A shot to the liver by Barnes. Beautiful body shot.
Kleinschmidt slips a jab from Barnes.
Barnes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kleinschmidt.
Kleinschmidt misses with an uppercut
and Barnes counters with a left and a right that stings Kleinschmidt.
Barnes scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Some wild striking there from Barnes.
Kleinschmidt appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Barnes. Those never looked like landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kleinschmidt looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.
Barnes connects with a body shot.
Barnes throws a shot from downtown. Kleinschmidt moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Kleinschmidt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barnes throws a right hand that Kleinschmidt ducks under and follows up with a left that Kleinschmidt also avoids with ease.
Barnes tries to bum rush Kleinschmidt with a series of wild strikes but Kleinschmidt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kleinschmidt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barnes scores with a jab. Kleinschmidt acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kleinschmidt walks into a left hand.
Kleinschmidt misses with an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kleinschmidt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kleinschmidt tries to clinch up.
Barnes swings for the body but Kleinschmidt moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Kleinschmidt misses the target.
Barnes throws a lazy uppercut
and Kleinschmidt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kleinschmidt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barnes.
Kleinschmidt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Kleinschmidt.
It seemed like Barnes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kleinschmidt lands a slapping body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes misses with a double jab
and Kleinschmidt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A combination from Barnes does no damage.
Kleinschmidt throwing a counter right hand but Barnes manages to avoid it.
Barnes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Barnes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kleinschmidt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

It looks like Colby Barnes has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnes just misses with a punch to the body.
Kleinschmidt swings for the body but Barnes moves out of range.
Kleinschmidt throws the left hand but Barnes avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Colby Barnes just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Colby Barnes's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Barnes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barnes misses with a hook. Kleinschmidt ducked under it nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Kleinschmidt misses its target.
Barnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kleinschmidt.
Barnes throws out a counter right but Kleinschmidt avoids it with no problem.
Kleinschmidt slips under a jab from Barnes.
Kleinschmidt is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Barnes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barnes defending well as Kleinschmidt loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes throws a big shot that misses.
Kleinschmidt is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Barnes.
Barnes throws a right hand that misses
and Kleinschmidt counters with a nice body shot.
Barnes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kleinschmidt counters with a right hand to the body.
Barnes is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes scores with a jab.
A big left from Kleinschmidt misses.
Barnes throws a big shot that misses.
Barnes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kleinschmidt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barnes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kleinschmidt looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

Kleinschmidt gets a clinch.
Barnes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kleinschmidt tries to pull guard but Barnes holds him up against the cage and eventually Kleinschmidt drops back down to his feet.
Kleinschmidt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kleinschmidt tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Barnes smiles and moves away.
Kleinschmidt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barnes.
Kleinschmidt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Barnes scores with a shot to the body.
Barnes lands a slapping body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnes scores with a hook.
Kleinschmidt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barnes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Barnes loads up on a big right hand but Kleinschmidt slips the punch.
Kleinschmidt is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Barnes.
Barnes scores with a jab to the body.
Barnes throws a body punch but Kleinschmidt moves out of range.
Barnes misses with a wild combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kleinschmidt just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Barnes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barnes works over Kleinschmidt's head and body with a nice combination.
Barnes scores with the left hand. Kleinschmidt knows he should have avoided that one.
Kleinschmidt misses with a straight left.
Kleinschmidt misses with a right hand
and Barnes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kleinschmidt was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kleinschmidt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice side step and Barnes releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Barnes misses with a double jab
and Kleinschmidt counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Colby Barnes dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Colby Barnes's cut.
That's time! Kleinschmidt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Barnes misses with a combination
and Kleinschmidt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barnes blocks a jab.
Barnes lands a right hook to the body.
Kleinschmidt throws a lazy uppercut
and Barnes counters with a stiff right hand.
Kleinschmidt blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Barnes throws a nice looking combination but Kleinschmidt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A left lands for Kleinschmidt.

Barnes is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kleinschmidt throws a hook but Barnes blocks it.
A big right from Barnes misses.
It looked like Kleinschmidt was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Barnes.

Kleinschmidt has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kleinschmidt is trying to pull guard but Barnes has him pressed against the cage.
Kleinschmidt is trying to pull guard but Barnes turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Barnes lands a shoulder strike.

Kleinschmidt decides to pull guard.

Kleinschmidt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Barnes's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kleinschmidt trying to control the position.

Kleinschmidt looking for a guillotine here but Barnes defends easily.
Barnes slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Kleinschmidt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barnes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Kleinschmidt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barnes defends it easily.
Kleinschmidt can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Barnes controls the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kleinschmidt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barnes is aware though and is defending well.
Barnes not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Barnes is fighting to break Kleinschmidt's control of his arms but Kleinschmidt is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

Kleinschmidt pushes a forearm under Barnes's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Barnes is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rudolf Kleinschmidt!
Rudolf Kleinschmidt retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Rudolf Kleinschmidt thanked 424 Co. for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).