PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gary Barlow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Barlow
vs
Williams

190 cm
25
195 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

180 cm
28
190 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very strong

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

CEC Nutrition Q160 & Loans

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gary Barlow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Williams!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Bruno Hogan and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Williams shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Williams was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Barlow is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Barlow looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Williams takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Barlow is not content to let Williams control the position.
Barlow is looking to improve his position.
Williams thows a huge punch but Barlow dodges it nicely.
Barlow avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Williams.
Williams missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Barlow wants to improve his position but Williams is controlling well.
Williams scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Williams passes to side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barlow manages to work his way to half guard, despite Williams's best efforts.
Barlow tries to roll over but Williams keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barlow is working hard here to advance position.
Williams is trying to control. Barlow wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Barlow tries to get to full guard but Williams has control of the leg.
Williams is looking to advance position but Barlow won't allow it.

Barlow looking for submissions off his back.
Williams trying to control the action but Barlow is working from the bottom.
Barlow won't allow Williams to pass to mount.
Barlow wants to get back to full guard.

Barlow is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Williams pulls his head out easily.
Williams prevents Barlow from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams moves nicely into side control.
You can see the frustration on Barlow's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Williams cracks Barlow with a big elbow.
Barlow tries to buck Williams off but Williams is having none of it.
Williams wants to control but Barlow is keeping him busy.
Barlow struggling a bit here.
Williams scores with punches from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barlow is looking for a sweep.
Barlow is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Williams's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Barlow tries to get to full guard but Williams has control of the leg.
Barlow trying to hold on to Williams's head to control him but Williams postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams passes to full mount!
Barlow is looking to get to half guard.
Barlow regains half guard.
Williams seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Williams winds up and cracks Barlow with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Williams is pressing down on Barlow's thigh, looking to free his foot. Barlow is holding on for now.
Barlow is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Williams's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Williams's back!

Williams fending off the submission attempt from Barlow.

Barlow working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Williams is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Barlow has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Williams taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gary Barlow!