PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bj Barrackas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Barrackas
vs
Stevenson

190 cm
25
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
21
270 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bj Barrackas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Stevenson!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Franklyn Lucas and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barrackas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Barrackas.
Barrackas throws a looping overhand right but Stevenson ducks down to avoid it.
Stevenson misses with a few strikes there.
Barrackas looks to score with a jab to the body but Stevenson is just out of range.
Stevenson throws a series of punches but Barrackas moves out of range.
Barrackas dodges the punch combination from Stevenson.
Barrackas leaves Stevenson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Barrackas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson tries to bum rush Barrackas with a series of wild strikes but Barrackas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barrackas misses with a hook. Stevenson ducked under it nicely.
No luck for Stevenson with that takedown attempt.
Barrackas throws a left and a right that both miss

and Stevenson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Barrackas!
Barrackas on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Barrackas tries to get out of the position.
Stevenson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Barrackas can't escape the position.
A nice elbow there by Stevenson.
Stevenson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barrackas takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Stevenson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Barrackas hang on?
Barrackas gets back to half guard.
Barrackas won't allow Stevenson to pass to mount.
Barrackas is controlling Stevenson's trapped leg to prevent Stevenson from advancing to side control.
Stevenson throwing shots but Barrackas is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barrackas wants to control but Stevenson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stevenson working the head and body with strikes.
Stevenson lands strikes from half guard.
Stevenson wants to pass to mount but Barrackas is defending the position.
Barrackas is looking to escape.
Barrackas is looking for a sweep. Stevenson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stevenson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Barrackas trying to hold on to Stevenson's head to control him but Stevenson postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Barrackas manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stevenson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Barrackas 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.

Barrackas has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Stevenson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Stevenson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bj Barrackas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Stevenson.
Barrackas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barrackas misses with an uppercut. Stevenson saw that one coming.
Stevenson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stevenson dives in and grabs Barrackas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Barrackas pushes down on Stevenson's head and hops out.
Barrackas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Stevenson or perhaps it was just good defense by Barrackas which made him look bad.
A jab from Barrackas misses.
A punch combination from Barrackas misses.
Barrackas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Barrackas missing with a left hand there. Stevenson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barrackas lands with a nice combination. Stevenson backs away looking to recover.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stevenson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stevenson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barrackas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ryan Stevenson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Barrackas throws a nice looking combination but Stevenson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stevenson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stevenson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Barrackas.
Barrackas with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Barrackas misses with a hook. Stevenson ducked under it nicely.
Barrackas scores with a three punch combo!

It looks like Ryan Stevenson has been cut.
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!
Barrackas misses with a double jab

and Stevenson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson is working Barrackas over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Stevenson is breathing heavily.
Stevenson trying to control the position from guard on top but Barrackas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barrackas is trying to control the position but Stevenson postures up.

Barrackas manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Barrackas scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Barrackas lands a jab-cross combination.
Barrackas closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Barrackas with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barrackas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Barrackas. Beautiful body shot.
Bj Barrackas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barrackas digs a good hook to Stevenson's body.
A right-left combo lands from Barrackas.
Stevenson takes one to the side of the head.
Barrackas looks to land a combination. Stevenson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bj Barrackas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barrackas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stevenson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Barrackas just misses with a punch to the body.
Barrackas looks to score with a jab to the body but Stevenson is just out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Barrackas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stevenson fails to land the takedown.
Barrackas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bj Barrackas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Stevenson.
Good shot there by Barrackas.
Stevenson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bj Barrackas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barrackas, as that shot connected.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barrackas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barrackas lands the left hand.
Barrackas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bj Barrackas is winning the standup battle so far.
Barrackas displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
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!
Barrackas misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barrackas lands a lovely overhand right.
Barrackas with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bj Barrackas dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Stevenson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Stevenson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Barrackas thuds a left hand into Stevenson's body.
Stevenson walks into a jab.
Barrackas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barrackas wants it to stay on the feet.
Barrackas throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Barrackas lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Barrackas looks to land a combination but Stevenson avoids it well.
Nice jab there from Barrackas.
Barrackas takes a swing at Stevenson's ribcage but misses.
Stevenson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Barrackas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stevenson doesn't seem phased though.
Stevenson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barrackas.
Barrackas clobbers Stevenson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stevenson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Barrackas sprawls well. Barrackas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stevenson gets slowly back to his feet.
Barrackas stuffs the takedown attempt from Stevenson. Stevenson gets slowly back to his feet.
Bj Barrackas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Stevenson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barrackas misses with a wild combination.
Stevenson fails to land the takedown.
Barrackas lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Barrackas lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
No luck for Stevenson with that takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stevenson feints and as Barrackas raises his hands in defense, Stevenson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barrackas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stevenson connects with a couple of short punches.
Stevenson tries to free his leg and advance position but Barrackas is retaining full guard.
Barrackas is controlling Stevenson's posture.
Barrackas 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.
Stevenson looking to pass the guard.
Barrackas wants to sweep but no luck.
Barrackas trying to keep a closed guard but Stevenson is proving a slippery customer.

We're going to have a standup here because Bj Barrackas wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Stevenson closes the distance and clinches up with Barrackas, looking for a takedown. Stevenson pushes Barrackas against the cage but Barrackas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barrackas digs a good hook to Stevenson's body.
Barrackas moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Barrackas cracks Stevenson with a good jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stevenson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Barrackas connects with a nice looking jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bj Barrackas showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Barrackas has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bj Barrackas!