PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Lucky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Barker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alex Lucky has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Lucky
vs
Barker

194 cm
18
265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
21
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Lucky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ken Barker!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lucky tries to avoid it but Barker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lucky to the ground. Lucky escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lucky.

Lucky gets a clinch.
Barker fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Barker prevents a body shot from Lucky.

Barker successfully pulls guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lucky missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lucky trying to control but Barker is working from the bottom.
Lucky sitting in guard here, content to control.
Barker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Lucky drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Barker manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lucky has Barker in his guard.
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!

Lucky looking for a guillotine here but Barker defends easily.

Barker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barker wants to control from the top but Lucky keeps moving.

Lucky looking for a guillotine here but Barker defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barker trying to control the position from guard on top but Lucky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lucky manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barker manages to get himself to full guard.
Lucky is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lucky has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lucky.
Lucky lands a couple of digs.
Lucky loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lucky throws a big right hand that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barker keeping moving, preventing Lucky from controlling successfully.

Barker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lucky doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lucky manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lucky lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lucky trying to control the position from guard on top but Barker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lucky throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Barker should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucky won't allow Barker to get back to his feet.
Barker looks winded!
Lucky landing some decent shots from guard.
Lucky wants to pass the guard but Barker is keeping the position.
Lucky postures up in Barker's guard and throws a big left but Barker blocks it.
Lucky postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Lucky avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lucky throws a big elbow that misses.
Lucky pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barker is keeping the position for now.
Barker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lucky controls the pace.
Lucky is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucky stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lucky is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lucky controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lucky scoring with some ground and pound.
Barker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lucky trying to control but Barker is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lucky 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.
Lucky working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Lucky dominated that round.
That's time! Lucky's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Barker shoots in looking for a takedown but Lucky manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Barker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lucky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A leg kick checked by Barker.
Barker is looking to clinch but Lucky is avoiding it.
Lucky looks to score with a jab to the body but Barker is just out of range.
Lucky moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

It looks like Ken Barker has been cut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Barker.

Lucky throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Barker tumbling to the canvas!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barker is trying to control the position but Lucky postures up.
Lucky with a nice head shot there.
Lucky trying to control but Barker is working from the bottom.
Lucky scoring with some ground and pound.
Lucky stands up over Barker, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Barker is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucky scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lucky throwing strikes but missing.
Lucky sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lucky lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lucky makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lucky makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lucky passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lucky scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Barker to see if he's OK.
Lucky cracks Barker with a big right hand but Barker just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Barker takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Lucky is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barker can do to turn this around?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucky is putting a hurting on Barker here, landing some big shots from side control.

Barker is rocked!

That has opened up Ken Barker's cut even more.
Lucky wants to control but Barker is keeping him busy.
Lucky in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Barker looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Lucky turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Lucky!