PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Glenn Danzig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BJ Barraga Jr (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.

Danzig
vs
Barraga Jr

183 cm
29
240 lbs
7 - 8 - 1

187 cm
31
245 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

The Adrenaline Matrix
Spartan Nutrition

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 7 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Glenn Danzig!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, BJ Barraga Jr!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barraga Jr misses with a takedown attempt - Danzig sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Danzig throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barraga Jr.
Barraga Jr looks to land a combination but Danzig avoids it well.
Danzig tries to counter with a takedown but Barraga Jr is quick to defend against it.
Barraga Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Danzig looks to throw the jab but Barraga Jr is out of range.
Barraga Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Some wild striking there from Barraga Jr.
Danzig pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Barraga Jr back to the cage. Danzig follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Barraga Jr moves out of range of the strikes.

Barraga Jr gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Danzig to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barraga Jr keeping moving, preventing Danzig from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Barraga Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Danzig gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Danzig content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Barraga Jr working for a triangle but Danzig defends it easily.
Danzig trying to control the position from guard on top but Barraga Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Danzig postures up and lands a big shot to Barraga Jr's brow.
Barraga Jr told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Danzig throws a big right hand that misses.

Barraga Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Danzig can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Danzig missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). BJ Barraga Jr!
BJ Barraga Jr made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Valeu Gustavo Santos você é incrível, devo tudo a você, oss.. "BJ Barraga" gravem este nome. Fat Boy i want chance for title please!'.