PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Barra Fire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Ludwig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Fire
vs
Ludwig

175 cm
19
145 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

168 cm
19
151 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

Win Nutritional

Hades Clothing
Hades Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Barra Fire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jay Ludwig!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fire changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ludwig tries to avoid it but Fire manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ludwig to the ground. Ludwig escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fire closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ludwig circles away.
Fire fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barra Fire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ludwig throws a right hand that Fire ducks under and follows up with a left that Fire also avoids with ease.
Fire shoots in for a takedown but Ludwig shows good takedown defense.

Fire gets a takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

Fire seems to be working for a kimura but Ludwig defends the submission attempt.
Ludwig trying to control but Fire postures up.

Fire seems to be looking for submissions.
Ludwig wants to improve his position but Fire is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fire is looking for a kimura here.
Fire is breathing heavily.

Fire is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ludwig sees it coming and defends easily.
Ludwig is trying to stand.

Fire is looking for a kimura but Ludwig is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fire to get the leverage.
Ludwig tries to get to full guard but Fire has control of the leg.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fire.
Ludwig looks to land a combination but Fire avoids it well.
Ludwig tries to clinch but Fire moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nice sprawl there from Fire as Ludwig shoots in.
Fire shoots and misses

and Ludwig counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fire won't be happy with that.
Ludwig really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fire. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fire is not content to let Ludwig control the position.
Fire tries to control but Ludwig manages to take his back.

Ludwig working for the choke.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Ludwig's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Fire has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Ludwig doesn't have the hooks in and Fire manages to turn into his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ludwig is trying to control the position but Fire postures up.

Fire drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fire jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Fire has gone for a leg lock! Ludwig slips out almost immediately though and dives into Fire's guard.
Ludwig being controlled here momentarily.
Fire is trying to control the position but Ludwig postures up.
Fire is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ludwig pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fire is keeping the position for now.
Ludwig trying to control the position from guard on top but Fire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fire is adopting a defensive guard.
Fire's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

Fire is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fire is controlling Ludwig's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jay Ludwig will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Ludwig looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fire fails with the takedown

and Ludwig counters by moving into the clinch.
Fire keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ludwig's efforts to push away.
Ludwig drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fire tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ludwig looking for a takedown.
Fire goes for a takedown attempt but Ludwig pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barra Fire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ludwig throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fire changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ludwig tries to avoid it but Fire manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ludwig to the ground. Ludwig escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fire tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ludwig swivels and escapes.
Fire shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Ludwig shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Ludwig avoids the attempt from Fire to control.
Ludwig punching from mount but Fire doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Fire is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ludwig thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ludwig looking to control but Fire is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fire is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ludwig controlling his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fire tries to lock up and control but Ludwig gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fire wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Ludwig.
Fire tries to lock up and control but Ludwig gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ludwig throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Fire because Ludwig loaded up on that one.
Fire is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Barra Fire just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Fire with a lazy takedown attempt

so Ludwig counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ludwig must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ludwig stopping the sweep attempt from Fire.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fire trying to keep a closed guard but Ludwig is proving a slippery customer.
Ludwig tries to free his leg and advance position but Fire is retaining full guard.
Fire keeping moving, preventing Ludwig from controlling successfully.
Fire controlling the position.
Ludwig trying to control the position from guard on top but Fire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fire seems keen to control Ludwig's posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fire is on top in guard.

Fire drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fire jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Fire is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ludwig is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Ludwig 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!

Fire with a poor takedown

and Ludwig counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ludwig gets underhooks to prevent Fire's takedown attempt.
Ludwig tries to pull guard but Fire won't allow it.

Ludwig ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ludwig no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ludwig looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fire is one step ahead there.
Ludwig is looking to stand up but Fire isn't so interested in that idea.

Fire drops back looking for a leg! Ludwig is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ludwig manages to kick Fire off! Fire jumps back into Ludwig's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Fire drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fire jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fire is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ludwig is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ludwig has escaped and now he's on top!
Ludwig pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fire is keeping the position for now.
Ludwig is looking to stand up but Fire won't let him.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fire is on top in guard.

Fire drops back looking for a leg! Ludwig is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ludwig manages to kick Fire off! Fire jumps back into Ludwig's guard.
Fire stops Ludwig from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Fire drops back looking for a leg! Ludwig is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ludwig manages to kick Fire off! Fire jumps back into Ludwig's guard.
Fire pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ludwig is keeping the position for now.

Ludwig looking for a guillotine here but Fire defends easily.
Ludwig trying to keep a closed guard but Fire is proving a slippery customer.
Barra Fire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fire drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Fire as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Ludwig screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Fire! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Barra Fire!