PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Francisco Barraca (ranked 4680 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tek Dog (ranked 4679 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.

Barraca
vs
Dog

222 cm
22
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
23
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Francisco Barraca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tek Dog!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barraca tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dog defends well and Barraca ends up having to push Dog into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dog tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

Barraca rushes Dog and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dog should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Barraca goes for a takedown attempt but Dog pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Barraca forces Dog back against the cage and clinches.

Dog pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barraca tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dog swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jab, jab by Dog - just one landing.

It looks like Francisco Barraca has been cut.
Barraca darts in looking for a takedown but Dog gets double underhooks and turns Barraca into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francisco Barraca. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barraca lands a slapping body shot.
Barraca shoots in for a double leg but Dog sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dog stuffs the takedown.

Dog moves into the clinch successfully.

Dog manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog wants to control the position but Barraca says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barraca is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Barraca stops Dog from standing up.

Dog is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barraca is aware though and is defending well.
Barraca wants to control from the top but Dog keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dog is trying to keep Barraca in close.
Dog is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barraca tries to get to full guard but Dog has control of the leg.
Dog thows a huge punch but Barraca dodges it nicely.
Barraca trying to control from the bottom.
Barraca tries to roll over but Dog keeps him under control.
Barraca is trying to control but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barraca blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dog.
Dog is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Barraca is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dog fails with a takedown attempt.
Barraca tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dog counters with a one-two to the body.
Dog fails with the takedown
and Barraca cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dog darts in looking for a takedown but Barraca gets double underhooks and turns Dog into the cage.
Barraca looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Barraca leaves Dog with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dog shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barraca as he jumps to the side.
Dog looks winded!
Barraca tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dog paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dog doesn't manage to clinch there - Barraca circles away.
Barraca tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dog manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Barraca has closed the distance and engaged Dog in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tek Dog dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Francisco Barraca's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Dog fails to land with a series of punches.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dog or perhaps it was just good defense by Barraca, which made it look bad.
Barraca tries to counter with a takedown but Dog is quick to defend against it.
Barraca really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dog throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Barraca's waist but Barraca gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dog off to one side.
Barraca stuffs the takedown attempt from Dog. Dog gets slowly back to his feet.
Francisco Barraca has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tek Dog.
Barraca tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dog sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barraca somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barraca fails to land the takedown.
Francisco Barraca is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barraca shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dog but Dog pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barraca misses with a double jab

and Dog counters by clinching up.

Dog manages to break the clinch.
Barraca fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Barraca doesn't manage to clinch there - Dog circles away.
Dog goes for a double leg but Barraca avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Barraca continues to drive forward.
Dog displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Barraca.
And Dog tries to counter it with a takedown but Barraca pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barraca lands with an uppercut that bounces Dog off the cage and back into range.
No luck for Dog with that takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dog lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Barraca looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Barraca keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Barraca tries to clinch up but Dog circles away and keeps his distance.
Dog wants to counter with a clinch but Barraca pushes him away.
Barraca shoots in but Dog avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Dog gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog wants to take the fight to the mat but Barraca manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dog - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dog tries to break the clinch but Barraca is controlling the position.
Dog is trying to pull guard but Barraca turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Barraca manages to break the clinch.
Barraca throws a head kick that misses.
Dog stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dog wants it to stay on the feet.
Barraca lands a front kick.
Barraca stuffs the takedown.
Barraca seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Barraca.
Barraca looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dog.
Dog swats away the attempt to clinch by Barraca.
Tek Dog seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barraca shoots for a takedown but Dog saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dog dives in and grabs Barraca's left leg, looking for a takedown. Barraca pushes down on Dog's head and hops out.
Dog shoots in but no luck this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barraca moves in looking to clinch but Dog pushes him off.
Barraca shoots in and drives through. Dog sprawls well.

Barraca closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tek Dog will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Francisco Barraca's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Dog closes the distance and pushes Barraca back into the cage.

Barraca pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dog has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dog circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barraca tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dog swivels and escapes.
Barraca shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dog defends it nicely.
Dog stuffs the takedown attempt from Barraca. Barraca gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francisco Barraca. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog darts in looking for a takedown but Barraca gets double underhooks and turns Dog into the cage.
Dog tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barraca paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dog tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barraca paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Barraca wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog fails with a takedown attempt.
Barraca tries to clinch up but Dog circles away and keeps his distance.

Dog closes the distance and pushes Barraca back into the cage.
Come on Dog - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

Barraca jumps guard and drags Dog to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Dog wants to control from the top but Barraca keeps moving.
Dog pushing down on Barraca's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barraca wants to get back to full guard.
Barraca missing with punches from the bottom.
Barraca is refusing to be controlled, as Dog sits in half guard.
Barraca is trying to get back to full guard.

Dog is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dog looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog wants to free his trapped foot but Barraca is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Barraca is trying to stand back up but Dog is controlling him

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dog tries to land a front kick but Barraca steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

Dog moves into the clinch successfully.

Dog breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dog shoots in looking for a takedown. Barraca tries to sprawl out of it but Dog keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Barraca manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barraca shoots in but no luck this time.
Dog shoots in for a takedown but Barraca shows good takedown defense.
Barraca fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barraca shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dog but Dog pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Barraca.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Dog gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tek Dog comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dog has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Tek Dog!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Tek Dog!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Tek Dog!

Tek Dog wins by unanimous decision!