PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Angel BloodWing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kj Barakus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kj Barakus has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Angel BloodWing's chin.

BloodWing
vs
Barakus

190 cm
28
215 lbs
18 - 11 - 0

183 cm
29
200 lbs
15 - 10 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Angel BloodWing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kj Barakus!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barakus shoots in looking for a takedown but BloodWing manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Barakus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Barakus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but BloodWing swivels and escapes.
The fight stays on the outside here - BloodWing looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
BloodWing closes the distance looking to clinch

and Barakus counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for BloodWing!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Barakus tries to stand but BloodWing is controlling his head.

Barakus tries for a kimura but BloodWing is defending well.
BloodWing looks to move to half guard but instead Barakus has passed into mount! Damn!
BloodWing is squirming around, avoiding Barakus's attempts to control the action.
BloodWing trying desperately to get to his feet.
Barakus prevents BloodWing from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barakus lands a nice shot to the head.

Barakus wants to finish this one by submission but BloodWing is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Barakus.

That's one minute gone in the round.
BloodWing is working to get back to half guard.

Barakus has hold of BloodWing's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and BloodWing manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
BloodWing is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.

Barakus is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but BloodWing is surviving well by controlling Barakus's body position as best he can.
BloodWing is in all sorts of trouble here.
BloodWing wants to try and get back to his feet.
Barakus postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. BloodWing looks a forlorn figure.
BloodWing is desperately trying to improve his position but Barakus has a good base and remains in mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Barakus.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
BloodWing is looking to improve his position but Barakus isn't that keen on the idea.
Barakus with the ground and pound from mount.
Barakus scoring with strikes but BloodWing is staying in there.
BloodWing is trying to escape the mount.
BloodWing is working hard here to advance position.
BloodWing sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Barakus is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
BloodWing tries to get to full guard but Barakus has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barakus working BloodWing over with strikes.
BloodWing regains full guard. Nicely done.
Barakus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. BloodWing swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barakus preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barakus wanted to stand there but BloodWing had control of the position.
BloodWing wants to hit a switch here but Barakus passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for BloodWing there!
Barakus has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Barakus goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now BloodWing is on top in guard.
BloodWing advances to half guard.
Barakus trying to control here.
BloodWing throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Barakus avoiding damage under a succession of punches from BloodWing.
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!
Barakus is looking to improve his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barakus blocking the ground and pound attempt from BloodWing.
BloodWing is pressing down on Barakus's thigh, looking to free his foot. Barakus is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kj Barakus dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

BloodWing tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Barakus counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Barakus wants to work for an arm triangle but BloodWing is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Barakus wants to pass to mount but BloodWing is defending the position.
BloodWing is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Barakus is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kj Barakus has got the better of the ground game so far.
BloodWing is trying to get back to full guard.
Barakus trying to control from half guard but BloodWing is working away.
Barakus lands strikes from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Barakus is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, BloodWing has managed to free his arm - good work.
BloodWing is pressing down on Barakus's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Barakus cracks BloodWing with a solid left hand.
Barakus won't allow BloodWing to sweep him here.
Barakus is fighting to break BloodWing's control of his arms but BloodWing is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Barakus working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
BloodWing keeping full guard, as Barakus tries to pass.
Barakus makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Barakus slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
BloodWing tries to bench press Barakus off him but Barakus keeps the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
BloodWing sneaks back into half guard.
Barakus trying to mount his opponent but BloodWing defends it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
BloodWing regains full guard. Nicely done.
Barakus working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Barakus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as BloodWing works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barakus is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Barakus is working BloodWing over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Barakus got a little sloppy there for a moment and BloodWing has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barakus has managed to get both his arms back between BloodWing's legs - danger averted.
Barakus is in close to BloodWing's body, working some short punches and elbows.
BloodWing looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barakus is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barakus trying to control the position from guard on top but BloodWing is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barakus preventing the sweep.
Barakus trying to control the position from guard on top but BloodWing is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barakus is working BloodWing over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
BloodWing trying to keep a closed guard but Barakus is proving a slippery customer.
Barakus cracks BloodWing with a solid left hand.
BloodWing looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barakus is one step ahead there.
Barakus content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Barakus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
BloodWing thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Barakus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barakus passes BloodWing's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
BloodWing is looking to improve his position.
Barakus tries to pass to full mount but BloodWing defends it.
BloodWing tries to roll over but Barakus keeps him under control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
BloodWing looks like he's trying to stand up.
BloodWing is in trouble now - Barakus has advanced to mount!
Barakus prevents BloodWing from getting the reversal.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kj Barakus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Barakus keeps the fight on the outside.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
BloodWing with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
BloodWing throws an elbow that misses.
BloodWing is trying to force a seperation but Barakus has the dominant position.
BloodWing swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barakus blocks an elbow strike from BloodWing.
Barakus prevents BloodWing from breaking the clinch.
BloodWing tries to land knees in the clinch but Barakus avoids the damage to the body.
BloodWing lands an uppercut.
Barakus is working for takedown but BloodWing is calmly controlling the position for now.

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

BloodWing has managed to clinch.
BloodWing throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

BloodWing's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
BloodWing stuffs the takedown attempt from Barakus. Barakus gets slowly back to his feet.
BloodWing tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barakus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
BloodWing tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barakus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
BloodWing misses with a wild combination.

BloodWing moves into the clinch.
BloodWing blocking some punches.
BloodWing throws a punch but it's blocked by Barakus.

BloodWing breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Angel BloodWing is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
BloodWing tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barakus closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
BloodWing tries to clinch but Barakus moves away

and Barakus counters with a nice double leg into side control. BloodWing won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
BloodWing tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Barakus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
BloodWing taking a bit of punishment here - Barakus scoring with strikes.
BloodWing is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
BloodWing is working to avoid the ground and pound but Barakus connects with a decent elbow.
Barakus advances to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barakus tries to control but BloodWing wriggling away.
BloodWing tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barakus trying to control but BloodWing is having none of it.
Barakus landing punches.

Barakus with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
BloodWing is looking to improve his position but Barakus isn't that keen on the idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barakus landing strikes from the mount.
Barakus tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Barakus prevents BloodWing from getting the reversal.
Barakus lands a couple of good shots and BloodWing has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barakus doesn't have the hooks in and BloodWing manages to turn into his guard.
BloodWing stops Barakus from standing up.
Angel BloodWing has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barakus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from BloodWing.
BloodWing pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barakus is keeping the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barakus has BloodWing pulled in close to control his posture.
BloodWing throws a strike but Barakus rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kj Barakus.
I've got Barakus winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight for Kj Barakus!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Kj Barakus!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Kj Barakus!

Kj Barakus wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Kj Barakus made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.