PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Conan Barbarian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Colon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Barbarian
vs
Colon

182 cm
26
184 lbs
12 - 7 - 1

184 cm
22
179 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Conan Barbarian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Colon!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Colon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Colon attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Colon scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

Barbarian scores a takedown into full mount!
Colon working to try and regain half guard.
Barbarian throws some wild stikes that Colon manages to avoid easily.
Colon is looking to improve his position but Barbarian isn't that keen on the idea.
Barbarian lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Colon hang on?
Barbarian landing punches.

Barbarian moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Colon has worked his arm free - good work by Colon!
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!
Colon throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Colon manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbarian is looking for a sweep. Colon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Colon is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Barbarian!
Colon mounts Barbarian! Really nice guard pass there!
Colon tries to control but Barbarian wriggling away.
Colon misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Barbarian is in a horrible position here. Colon smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Colon controlling the position easily from mount.
Colon lands a big shot there that rocks Barbarian but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Colon is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Barbarian has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Barbarian!
Barbarian landing some decent shots from guard.
Barbarian throwing strikes but missing.
Barbarian pushes down on Colon's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Colon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Barbarian's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Barbarian's back!
Colon has the hooks in. Barbarian is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Barbarian is working hard here to advance position.

Barbarian fending off the submission attempt from Colon.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbarian rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Barbarian is trying to get back to full guard.
Barbarian on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Barbarian tries to get out of the position.
Colon throwing shots but Barbarian is blocking nicely.
Barbarian tries to roll over but Colon keeps him under control.
Colon frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Barbarian working to try and regain half guard.
Colon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Colon working the ground and pound effectively.
Barbarian is looking to improve his position but Colon isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Colon with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

Colon stands up from mount. Strange move.
Colon moves in looking to clinch but Barbarian pushes him off.
Colon finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbarian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Colon.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Colon.
Barbarian shoots in for a takedown but Colon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Colon has his takedown stuffed

and Barbarian decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Colon's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Barbarian misses with a takedown attempt

and Colon counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Colon is trying to break free.
Come on Barbarian - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

Colon pulls guard.

Colon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barbarian doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barbarian manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Colon wriggles free and stands up.

Barbarian shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Colon napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Colon stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Colon is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Barbarian off and has taken his back!
Colon wants to control but Barbarian manages to buck him off and is now in Colon's guard! Nice work there by Barbarian!
Barbarian is looking to work some ground and pound but Colon has wrist control.
Colon is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Colon is controlling Barbarian's posture.
Barbarian trying to control the position from guard on top but Colon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barbarian throwing strikes from guard but Colon blocks nicely.
Barbarian throws a strike but Colon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Colon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barbarian swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Colon preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Barbarian keeping moving, preventing Colon from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Barbarian shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Colon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barbarian.
Colon is trying to stand.
Barbarian tries to pass to full mount but Colon defends it.
Colon holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Colon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Colon is trying to control the position but Barbarian postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barbarian.
Barbarian throws a strike but Colon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Barbarian is looking for a triangle but Colon pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Colon landing with the ground and pound.
Colon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Colon lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Barbarian keeping full guard, as Colon tries to pass.

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.
Barbarian throws a couple of heel strikes.
Colon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Barbarian wants to sweep here but Colon controlling him for the moment.
Barbarian can't keep his opponent in guard - Colon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Colon wants to control but Barbarian is keeping him busy.
Colon with the ground and pound but Barbarian uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Barbarian keeping moving, preventing Colon from controlling successfully.
Colon trying to stand up but can't free himself from Barbarian's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Colon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Colon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barbarian as he avoids it easily.
Colon doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Barbarian decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Colon's guard.
Barbarian throws a strike but Colon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Barbarian tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Colon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Barbarian has a closed guard, preventing Colon from standing up.
Colon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbarian wants to sweep here but Colon controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barbarian is on top in guard.
Colon wants to sweep here but Barbarian controlling him for the moment.
Colon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Barbarian postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Colon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barbarian won't allow Colon to get back to his feet.
John Colon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Colon is on top in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barbarian is on top in guard.
Barbarian in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Barbarian throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Colon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barbarian distracts Colon with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Barbarian distracts Colon with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Colon is trying to control the position but Barbarian postures up.
Barbarian has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Colon trying to strike off his back.
Barbarian throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Colon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Colon wants to clinch up but Barbarian keeps it at a distance.
Barbarian misses with a takedown
and Colon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barbarian tries to score a power double leg takedown but Colon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barbarian somewhat.
Colon with a poor takedown

and Barbarian counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Colon's guard now.
Conan Barbarian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Colon.
Colon trying to control the position.
Colon keeping full guard, as Barbarian tries to pass.
Barbarian loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barbarian trying to control but Colon is working from the bottom.
Barbarian throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Colon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barbarian accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Colon is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Colon is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Barbarian is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Colon jumps into guard, dragging Barbarian to the mat.
Colon looking to control.

Colon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barbarian thows a big elbow that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Conan Barbarian showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Colon has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!