PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gonzalo Barnett (ranked 24060 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davis LaFlare (ranked 4687 p4p, 468 weight class). Gonzalo Barnett has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Barnett
vs
LaFlare

210 cm
19
214 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

190 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gonzalo Barnett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Davis LaFlare!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnett looks to throw the jab but LaFlare is out of range.

LaFlare has Barnett up against the cage in a clinch.

LaFlare turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and LaFlare manages to end up in side control.
Barnett really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
LaFlare trying to control the action but Barnett is working from the bottom.
LaFlare tries to advance position but instead Barnett slips a leg back in to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Barnett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

LaFlare is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LaFlare is thwarting Barnett's attempts to control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. LaFlare lands a nice short elbow.
Barnett is looking to control LaFlare's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barnett avoid being mounted?
LaFlare keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

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.
LaFlare is trying to control the action in half guard but Barnett is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Barnett is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Barnett wants to control but LaFlare is keeping busy.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Barnett.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

LaFlare looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Barnett is controlling LaFlare's posture.
LaFlare stays in close to Barnett's body and controls the position.
Barnett looking to hit a scissor sweep but LaFlare is one step ahead there.
LaFlare trying to stand up but can't free himself from Barnett's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaFlare pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnett is keeping the position for now.
Barnett is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LaFlare 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.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnett throws a sloppy head kick and LaFlare moves out of range easily.
LaFlare fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barnett looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

LaFlare shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. LaFlare showed some decent athleticism there.
LaFlare missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Davis LaFlare dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

LaFlare forces Barnett back against the cage and clinches.
Barnett just leaning against LaFlare, taking a breather.

LaFlare has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Barnett regains guard immediately.
LaFlare wants to stand but Barnett has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
LaFlare sitting in guard here, content to control.
Barnett looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LaFlare looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
LaFlare working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Barnett's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnett not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barnett looking to control but LaFlare passes into half guard.
LaFlare sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
LaFlare trying to mount his opponent but Barnett defends it.
LaFlare has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
LaFlare is figuring out what he wants to do next.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Davis LaFlare seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

LaFlare gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

LaFlare breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

LaFlare has taken the fight to the clinch.

LaFlare breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

LaFlare instigates a clinch.
LaFlare lands with a light punch inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by LaFlare.

LaFlare has hold of one of Barnett's legs. Barnett is fighting the takedown attempt but LaFlare gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
LaFlare wants to control from the top but Barnett keeps moving.
Barnett is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaFlare stays in close to Barnett's body and controls the position.
Barnett has a closed guard, preventing LaFlare from standing up.
LaFlare trying to control but Barnett is working from the bottom.
Barnett trying to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

LaFlare decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Davis LaFlare showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

LaFlare has managed to clinch.

LaFlare is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Barnett can't fight it off and eventually LaFlare manages to take the fight to the floor. Barnett looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
LaFlare controls from within his opponent's guard.
LaFlare trying to control but Barnett is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnett trying to keep a closed guard but LaFlare is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LaFlare wants to pass the guard but Barnett is keeping the position.
LaFlare keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Barnett's head.
LaFlare wanted to stand there but Barnett had control of the position.
LaFlare looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Barnett tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barnett avoids the head kick by LaFlare.

LaFlare gets a double leg takedown into Barnett's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaFlare is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Barnett has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. LaFlare is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Barnett.
LaFlare content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Barnett's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
LaFlare slows the pace down.
Barnett wants to control but LaFlare postures up.
LaFlare misses with the ground and pound.
LaFlare taking a breather here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

LaFlare is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Barnett knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
LaFlare taking a breather here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnett is looking to reverse the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Davis LaFlare comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well LaFlare has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 25:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 25:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Davis LaFlare!