PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brett Barr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alfes Turners (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brett Barr had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Barr
vs
Turners

185 cm
24
178 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

175 cm
24
175 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Brett Barr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Alfes Turners!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Barr looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Barr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Turners has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barr has managed to get both his arms back between Turners's legs - danger averted.
Turners working a defensive guard here.
Barr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turners swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Turners looking to control.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA London inform us that Turners has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Turners wants to control but Barr passes easily into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barr with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Brett Barr.
Barr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A head kick misses from Barr.
Turners fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Turners with a lazy takedown attempt

and Barr moves into the clinch.

Barr turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barr cracks Turners with a big right hand but Turners just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

Barr is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Turners is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Barr controlling the position from side mount.

Barr working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barr tries to advance to mount but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turners being controlled for a moment.
Turners is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Barr is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Barr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Turners tries to control the position but Barr now has his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barr punches Turners on the ear.
Turners has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Turners looks winded!
Turners tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turners trying to control but not successfully.
Barr lands punches and elbows.

Turners is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Barr gets his way!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Barr looking to break Turners's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Turners remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Barr will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Barr darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Barr lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Barr with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Barr seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Turners is looking to control Barr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Turners avoid being mounted?
Barr keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Barr seems to be looking for submissions.
Barr passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Turners!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turners trying desperately to get to his feet.
Turners is breathing heavily.
Barr takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Barr landing strikes from the mount and Turners is in trouble!
Barr raining down shots from the mount!
Turners is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barr raining down shots from the mount!
Barr manages to capitalize on a mistake by Turners to take his back!
Barr is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Brett Barr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barr punishes Turners with strikes from the back mount.

Turners is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barr controls the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Barr looking for the choke from the back.
What can Turners do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!

Turners fending off the submission attempt from Barr.

Barr patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turners trying to control the position but Barr manages to sink in the hooks.

Barr patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barr slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Barr seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Turners for as long as he can get away with.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Barr has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Turners has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brett Barr dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Turners shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Barr counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Turners breaks the clinch.
Barr shoots in for a takedown but Turners shows good takedown defense.
Barr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Turners can do to turn this around?
Turners tries to clinch there but Barr circles away.
Barr shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Turners pinned against the cage. Turners gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Turners gets a double leg takedown into Barr's guard.
Barr pulls Turners in close to his closed guard and prevents Turners from doing any damage or advancing position.
Turners must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Barr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Turners takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Turners drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Barr dives on top into guard.
Turners wants to sweep but no luck.
Barr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Brett Barr wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Turners moves away from the strike by Barr.

Barr moves into the clinch successfully.

Barr is trying to trip Turners. He has hold of a leg but Turners is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Barr persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

Turners looking for a guillotine here but Barr defends easily.
Barr distracts Turners with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turners can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Barr controls the pace.
Barr wants to stand but Turners has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Barr stays in close to Turners's body and controls the position.
Turners not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barr is pushing down on Turners's leg trying to pass to half guard. Turners is fighting to maintain full guard but Barr has managed to sneak the leg through.
Barr tries to stand but can't do so whilst Turners controls his leg.
Barr seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Barr drops an elbow to the side of Turners's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barr stalling.

Barr is working for a submission of some sort.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brett Barr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barr has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brett Barr!