PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barry Barlow (ranked 4377 p4p, 4376 weight class) and Sean Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Barlow
vs
Collins

195 cm
18
220
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
18
200
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Barry Barlow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sean Collins!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barlow throws a head kick but Collins moves out of range.
Barlow scores with a body shot.

Collins darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Barlow is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barlow is working hard here to advance position.
Collins lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barlow is trying to maintain the position but Collins is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Collins seems to be looking for submissions.

Barlow looking for submissions off his back.
Collins trying to pass the guard but Barlow defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Collins landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Barlow is trying to get back to full guard.

Collins is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Barlow doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Collins.
Collins works his foot free and advances to mount.
Barlow tries to hold on but Collins postures up.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Collins cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Collins looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Collins punishing his opponent with strikes.
Barlow tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Collins working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Collins looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Barlow tries to lock up and control but Collins gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Collins looking to secure an arm triangle but Barlow defends it well.
Barlow tries to hold on but Collins pushes him away.
Barlow is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

Collins has hold of Barlow's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Barlow manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Collins looks winded!
Collins looking to finish Barlow with some ground and pound. This is bad for Barlow!
Barlow tries to hold on but Collins postures up.
Barlow manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Barlow looking for submissions off his back.
Barlow is pressing down on Collins's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Barlow looking to control.
Collins looking to pass the guard.
Barlow looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins won't allow Barlow to sweep him here.

Collins is sitting in close to Barlow's body. Barlow has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Collins is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Collins is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Barlow.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Barry Barlow!