PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Irribertta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wes Barton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barton has chosen Linchpin as his entrance music. Bruno Irribertta has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Irribertta
vs
Barton

181 cm
21
165 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

179 cm
19
169 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bruno Irribertta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wes Barton!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Irribertta gets the takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Barton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Barton is trying to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here as Irribertta stalls from top position.
Barton can't do much from the bottom here.
Irribertta controlling the position from side mount.

Irribertta wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Barton, who protects the arm well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barton tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Irribertta throwing strikes here but Barton is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Irribertta looking to finish with strikes here!
Barton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Irribertta. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Barton really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Irribertta jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Barton is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Barton and Irribertta has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Barton stops Irribertta from passing to mount.

Irribertta is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Barton knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Irribertta tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Barton gets back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barton tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Irribertta manages to move to mount!
Barton is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Irribertta wants to control the pace but Barton is squirming around nicely.
Barton is trying desperately to improve position.
Irribertta wants to control the pace but Barton is squirming around nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Barton gets back to half guard.
Barton is looking to escape.
Barton wants to get back to full guard but Irribertta has mounted him!
Barton tries to hold on but Irribertta pushes him away.
Barton really wants to buck Irribertta off and get back to his feet.
Irribertta tries to control but Barton wriggling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barton tries to hold on but Irribertta pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barton is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Irribertta dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Irribertta has a takedown stuffed.
Bruno Irribertta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barton lands with a nice body kick.
Barton throws a leg kick which misses Irribertta's front leg but catches the back leg as Irribertta tries to avoid it.
Irribertta shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barton as he jumps to the side.

Barton moves into range and clinches up with Irribertta.
Nice body punch from Barton.
Barton crunches a lovely knee into Irribertta's ribcage.
Barton lands a body punch.
Good body shot from Barton.
Barton unloads a knee to the mid-section. Irribertta lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barton lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barton lands a right hand.
Barton lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barton lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Barton lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barton digs a right hand into Irribertta's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Irribertta's gas tank.
Knees to the body from Barton.
Nice body punch from Barton - that landed with a thud.
Barton landing knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Barton - that landed with a thud.
A knee to the head by Barton.
Barton scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Barton.
Barton lands a nice knee to the body.
Barton lands a knee to the head.
Barton lands an elbow that stopped Irribertta in his tracks for a moment.
Nice elbow from Barton.
A knee to the head by Barton.
Irribertta takes an elbow to the forehead.
Irribertta is looking to break free of the clinch but Barton has double underhooks.
Barton gets through Irribertta's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Irriberttas head.
Barton lands a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barton lands with a light punch inside.
Barton using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Barton.
Irribertta takes a knee right on the jaw!
A right hook to the body lands for Barton.
Barton landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Barton lands with a light punch inside.
Barton using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Barton connects with a knee to the head.
Barton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barton connects with a knee to the head.
Irribertta wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Irribertta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barton lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Barton landing knees to the body.
Irribertta trying to land knees to the body.
Barton using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Barton unloads a knee to the mid-section. Irribertta lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barton lands an elbow inside.
Barton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Irribertta backwards.
Irribertta looking to slow down the pace here.
Barton lands a knee to the head.

Irribertta is rocked!
Irribertta takes an elbow to the forehead.
Oh Irribertta is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Irribertta takes an elbow to the forehead.
Barton has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Irribertta - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Barton, and another! Irribertta is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Wes Barton!