PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zyd Canuck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krillian Barlow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Canuck
vs
Barlow

182 cm
18
186 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Zyd Canuck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Krillian Barlow!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Phil Schofield and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Canuck tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Barlow pushes Canuck up against the cage in a clinch.

Barlow gets a trip takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Canuck blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barlow.

Canuck looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Canuck trying to control here.
Canuck keeping hold of Barlow's head, controlling as best he can.
Canuck is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barlow wants to take a breather but Canuck is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Barlow is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Krillian Barlow hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Canuck will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Barlow looks to land a body kick but Canuck moved away.

Barlow clinches with his opponent.

Barlow gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canuck is trying to control but can't.
Barlow looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Barlow looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Canuck works his way to full guard. Good work.
Barlow really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Canuck. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Barlow trying to control but Canuck is working from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Krillian Barlow hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Barlow shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canuck throws a leg kick but Barlow sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Canuck attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Barlow fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Canuck checks it well.
Barlow wants to clinch up but Canuck keeps it at a distance.
Canuck misses with a looping right.
Barlow tries a head kick but it misses.
Canuck rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Barlow counters with a nice double leg into side control. Canuck won't be happy with that.
Barlow looks winded!
Barlow wants to take a breather but Canuck manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Barlow.
Canuck trying to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Canuck is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Barlow rolls with it to try and escape but Canuck cranks on the arm and Barlow is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zyd Canuck!
Zyd Canuck thanked the fans post fight for their support.