PBP Commentary

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

Storm
vs
Barriage

189 cm
24
245 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

193 cm
23
227 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Decent wrestler
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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mason Storm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, David Barriage!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Phil Schofield and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Barriage dives in and scores a takedown into Storm's guard.
Barriage not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Barriage prevents Storm from getting back to his feet.
Barriage working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Storm is trying to keep Barriage in close.
Barriage pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Storm is keeping the position for now.
Storm looking to control.
Barriage looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Barriage moves into range and clinches up with Storm.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barriage controlling the action here for a moment.
Barriage prevents the takedown attempt.
Barriage is trying to pull guard but Storm turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Barriage has Storm pressed against the cage, preventing Storm from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Barriage pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barriage throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Storm sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barriage throws a low kick but it's checked well by Storm.

Barriage has closed the distance and engaged Storm in a clinch.
Storm is trying to break free.

Barriage's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm lands a nice shot that snaps Barriage's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barriage misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Barriage shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Storm napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Storm can't do much from the bottom here.
Barriage lands some shots froms side control.
Storm is trying to improve his position.
Barriage wants to lay and pray for a moment but Storm keeps working.
Barriage working the head with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Barriage is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Storm is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Barriage wants to stand but Storm has his arm trapped.
Barriage moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Storm is not content to let Barriage control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barriage tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Barriage controlling the position from side mount.
Barriage working the body and head with strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barriage wants to stand but Storm has his arm trapped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Barriage dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Storm looks to land a right hand but Barriage moved out of range.
Storm connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barriage's hands.
Mason Storm is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Storm throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mason Storm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barriage doesn't manage to clinch there - Storm circles away.
Storm rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barriage moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Storm will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Storm scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barriage doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheers as Barriage lands an impressive looking overhand right. Storm doesn't seem phased though.
Barriage walks into a stiff left hand from Storm.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Storm throws a hook but Barriage blocks it.
Storm lands a jab to the head.

Barriage closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Storm did well to prevent Barriage getting side control.
Barriage works his way into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Barriage off and has taken his back!
Barriage turns into Storm and is now in his guard.
Storm working a defensive guard here.
Barriage wants to get up but he can't break Storm's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Storm can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Barriage controls the pace.
Storm is striking off his back. Barriage thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barriage sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Barriage tries to stand but can't do so whilst Storm controls his leg.
Barriage content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Storm taking some punishment here, with Barriage in his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barriage takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Storm wants to get back to his feet.
Ground and pound from Barriage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Barriage is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Storm is just riding it out for now. Barriage eventually gives up the hold.
Barriage controlling the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm trying to control from the bottom.
Barriage takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Storm slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Barriage not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but David Barriage will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Storm looks for a takedown but Barriage sprawls well.
Barriage shoots in for a double leg but Storm sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That kick from Storm tenderised Barriage's leg. Barriage is trying to keep his angry face on.
Storm avoids the head kick by Barriage.

Barriage shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Storm's guard.
Barriage pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Storm is keeping the position for now.
Storm tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Storm is on top in guard.
Barriage takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barriage manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Storm manages to get himself to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barriage stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Storm swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Storm is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Storm is looking to stand up but Barriage isn't so interested in that idea.
Storm throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barriage is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

OK we're going to have a standup here. David Barriage hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Barriage fails with a takedown attempt.

Barriage gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Storm is working for takedown but Barriage is calmly controlling the position for now.

Barriage ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Barriage no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm wants to control from the top but Barriage keeps moving.
Storm wanted to stand there but Barriage had control of the position.
Storm has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Storm is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Barriage has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Storm is looking to defend but Barriage has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Storm! Barriage pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Storm taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). David Barriage!
In his post fight interview, David Barriage started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.