The Island Season 15, 205 lbs, Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Noc Tua (ranked 1414 p4p, 246 weight class) and Erik Bjornsson (ranked 0 p4p, 35 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.

Tua
vs
Bjornsson

187 cm
27
215
5 - 1 - 0

189 cm
27
211
12 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Noc Tua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Erik Bjornsson!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Daniel Franklin and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bjornsson throws a big shot that misses.
Tua throws a quick counter head kick but Bjornsson was just out of range.
Tua definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tua lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bjornsson throws a good cross that connects.

It looks like Noc Tua has been cut.
Bjornsson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tua. Tua circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tua throws a body kick that misses.
Bjornsson throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Bjornsson gets a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bjornsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson tries to work over Tua's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tua tries to circle away but Bjornsson has him pinned against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bjornsson.
Tua is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bjornsson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bjornsson working aggressively here.
Tua tries to stall but Bjornsson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bjornsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tua trying to control the position but instead, Bjornsson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tua into the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tua.
Tua slowing the pace effectively.
Tua looking to slow down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Noc Tua.
Tua takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tua has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bjornsson finds it's way round the side to connect with Tua's head.
Bjornsson lands a nice shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson misses with a looping left.
Tua tried to counter with a leg kick but Bjornsson avoided it.
Tua thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bjornsson if he has to take too many more of those.
Tua keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Bjornsson backs away, Tua returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tua defending well as Bjornsson loads up on a big left hand.
Bjornsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tua throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bjornsson thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson swings for the body but Tua moves out of range.
Bjornsson moves out of range of the body kick from Tua.
Bjornsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bjornsson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tua. Tua obviously looking to wear him down.
We've been informed that Bjornsson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Tua scores with a spinning back kick!
Tua defending well as Bjornsson loads up on a big left hand.
Tua moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bjornsson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bjornsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tua is looking to counter with head kicks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson checks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bjornsson! But no joy.
Tua fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice uppercut there from Bjornsson.

Noc Tua's cut is getting worse.
Bjornsson moves out of range of the body kick.
Tua throws a leg kick but Bjornsson checks it.
Tua avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bjornsson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromTua.
Tua defending well as Bjornsson loads up on a big left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Erik Bjornsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Noc Tua's cut.
That's time! Tua's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Bjornsson misses the shot to the body.
Bjornsson throws a looping overhand right but Tua ducks down to avoid it.
Tua slips a straight right by Bjornsson.
Tua looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tua misses with a body kick.
Bjornsson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bjornsson throws the left hand but Tua avoids the punch easily.
Tua throws a leg kick which misses Bjornsson's front leg but catches the back leg as Bjornsson tries to avoid it.
Erik Bjornsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson misses with a looping right.
Tua throws a quick counter head kick but Bjornsson was just out of range.
Tua throws a head kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjornsson misses with a body shot.
Bjornsson throws a body punch but Tua moves out of range.
Tua uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bjornsson.
Tua plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

It looks like Erik Bjornsson has been cut.
Bjornsson checks the leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Bjornsson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tua throws a leg kick
and Bjornsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tua throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bjornsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bjornsson connects with a crisp jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tua misses with a low kick.
Erik Bjornsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bjornsson throws a lazy uppercut
and Tua counters with a low kick, right behind Bjornsson 's knee.
A telegraphed right hand from Bjornsson misses the target.
Tua throws a quick counter head kick but Bjornsson was just out of range.
Bjornsson misses the jab.
Bjornsson throws a hook but Tua avoids it easily.
Tua throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tua tries to land a front kick but Bjornsson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tua looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tua walks into a stiff left hand from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson lands a really nice looking cross but Tua seems unphased.

Noc Tua's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Bjornsson takes a swing at Tua's ribcage but misses.
As Bjornsson backs away, Tua returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tua fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bjornsson is out of range.
Bjornsson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bjornsson misses with a hook
and Tua counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bjornsson's knee momentarily.
Tua pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bjornsson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bjornsson misses with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bjornsson has closed the distance and engaged Tua in a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bjornsson as Tua tries to tie him up.
Bjornsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bjornsson misses with a hook to the ribs.

Tua breaks the clinch.
Tua throws a front kick aimed at Bjornsson's knee but Bjornsson avoids it well.
Tua misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bjornsson jabs Tua to the body, keeping him at a distance.
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!
A shot to the body from Bjornsson misses
and Tua counters with a body kick that stops Bjornsson in his tracks momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Erik Bjornsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Bjornsson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bjornsson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A low kick lands for Tua.
Tua throws a body kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bjornsson! But no joy.
Bjornsson misses with a hook to the body
and Tua counters with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tua steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson lands a lovely overhand right.
Tua will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tua throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Bjornsson counters with a straight right hand.
A leg kick checked by Bjornsson.
Tua tries a head kick but it misses.
Bjornsson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bjornsson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tua chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tua keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bjornsson tries to clinch up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tua scores with a head kick. Bjornsson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

Bjornsson closes the distance and clinches.
Tua tries to break the clinch but Bjornsson is controlling the position.
Bjornsson tries to work over Tua's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Tua breaks from the clinch.
Bjornsson cracks Tua with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

Jeez, Noc Tua's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Noc Tua's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Erik Bjornsson!
Erik Bjornsson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Santa Cruz (ranked 610 p4p, 947 weight class) and Orville Dudpops (ranked 83 p4p, 125 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Cruz
vs
Dudpops

188 cm
27
210
8 - 4 - 0

184 cm
20
218
8 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Santa Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Orville Dudpops!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, David Hoff and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz dances in with a quick combination. Dudpops is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Cruz snaps Dudpops's head back. Dudpops stumbles backwards against the cage. Cruz steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Dudpops's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Dudpops just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Santa Cruz!
Santa Cruz bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
0%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Crazy Mike (ranked 1396 p4p, 812 weight class) and Jayden Marsh (ranked 177 p4p, 104 weight class). Marsh has chosen Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond as his entrance music. 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.

Mike
vs
Marsh

190 cm
27
218
8 - 5 - 0

190 cm
27
215
11 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Crazy Mike!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jayden Marsh!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Michael Johnstone and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Marsh tries to keep at a distance but Mike has taken the fight into the clinch.
Marsh looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Marsh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marsh is leaning against Mike and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Marsh lands a nice uppercut.
Marsh lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Marsh throws a head punch that misses.
Mike controlling the action here for a moment.
Marsh misses with a body punch.
Mike definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Marsh throws a punch but it's blocked by Mike.
Mike's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marsh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marsh is leaning against Mike and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Marsh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marsh misses with a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mike blocks a body shot from Marsh.
Mike blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mike prevents a body shot from Marsh.
Marsh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marsh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marsh.
Mike scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mike.
Mike pressing his opponent against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Mike.
Marsh misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Marsh fails to land.
Marsh working aggressively here.
Mike stalling against the cage.
Marsh misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mike slows down the pace here.
A right hook to the body lands for Marsh.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marsh.
Marsh misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Marsh fails to land.
Marsh cracks Mike with a nice body shot.
Marsh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mike blocks an uppercut.
Marsh makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mike lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marsh.
Marsh throws a punch but it's blocked by Mike.
A shot in the inside from Mike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mike blocks a body shot from Marsh.
Mike blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marsh has a couple of punches blocked by Mike.
Marsh blocks an uppercut.
Marsh lands a nice uppercut.
Marsh misses with a punch on the inside.
Mike blocks an uppercut.
Marsh lands a nice uppercut.
Marsh throws a punch but it's blocked by Mike.
A short uppercut from Mike.
Mike is stalling here.
Marsh struggles to land a body shot inside as Mike controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Marsh.
Marsh has a couple of punches blocked by Mike.
Marsh misses with the head strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marsh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marsh misses with a punch to the body.
Mike throws a punch but it's blocked by Marsh.
Marsh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mike manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mike stalling.
Marsh tries a body shot but Mike blocks it.
Mike slowing the pace effectively.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marsh swings wildly with an uppercut but Mike uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mike doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Marsh fails to land.
Mike struggles to land a body shot inside as Marsh controls his hands.
Mike stalling against the cage.
Marsh tries to throw a body punch but Mike avoids it by throwing Marsh back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jayden Marsh dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Marsh gets tackled into the cage by Mike. Mike maintains the clinch.
Marsh misses with a punch to the body.
Mike displaying some good clinch control by pressing Marsh up against the cage.
Marsh misses with some punches.
Marsh lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mike backwards.
A hook to the body from Marsh.
Mike blocking some punches.
Mike swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marsh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marsh misses with a punch on the inside.
Marsh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marsh can't find room to land a body shot as Mike controls the action.
Marsh has a couple of punches blocked by Mike.
Marsh can't find room to land a body shot as Mike controls the action.
Mike controlling the action here for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mike has a couple of punches blocked by Marsh.
Marsh lands a body punch.
Marsh misses with a punch on the inside.
Marsh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marsh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marsh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marsh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Marsh.
Mike has a couple of punches blocked by Marsh.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mike.
Marsh scores with a hook to the body.
A short uppercut from Mike.
Mike displaying some good clinch control by pressing Marsh up against the cage.
Marsh works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mike will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Marsh up against the cage.
Marsh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mike blocking some punches.
Marsh throws a punch but it's blocked by Mike.
A short right from Mike.
Mike blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Marsh fails to land.
Marsh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mike taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Marsh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mike holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mike blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marsh.
Mike blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marsh being controlled against the cage.
Jayden Marsh seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mike is stalling here.
Marsh works on Mike's body with a couple of short punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mike blocks an uppercut.
Mike will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Marsh up against the cage.
Marsh throws a punch but it's blocked by Mike.
Marsh tries to work over Mike's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marsh misses with a punch to the body.
Mike fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marsh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mike has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Mike prevents a body shot from Marsh.
Marsh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mike struggles to land a body shot inside as Marsh controls his hands.
Marsh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marsh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mike prevents a body shot from Marsh.
Marsh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mike will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Marsh up against the cage.
Marsh misses with some punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marsh working aggressively here.
Mike blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marsh can't find room to land a body shot as Mike controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jayden Marsh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Mike tries to clinch up.
Mike avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marsh avoids the head kick by Mike.
Marsh lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Mike loads up on a big right hand but Marsh slips the punch.
Mike ducks under a wild hook from Marsh.
Crazy Mike has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mike staying out of range there.
Mike throws a quick counter head kick but Marsh was just out of range.
Marsh needs to keep his hands up - Mike had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marsh swings for the body but Mike moves out of range.
Mike seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mike ducks under a wild hook from Marsh.
The fighters circling - Marsh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mike moves away from the strike by Marsh.
An attempted straight right counter from Mike misses the target.

Mike drives through and clinches with Marsh against the cage.
Mike's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Mike lands an uppercut.
Marsh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marsh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marsh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Mike scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mike lands a nice uppercut.
Mike blocks an uppercut.
Mike prevents a body shot from Marsh.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mike - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mike lands a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Marsh fails to land.
Marsh swings wildly with an uppercut but Mike uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marsh throws a punch but it's blocked by Mike.
Marsh struggles to land a body shot inside as Mike controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Mike fails to land.
Good body shot from Mike.
Marsh has a couple of punches blocked by Mike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mike lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mike.
Marsh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marsh misses with a punch to the body.
Marsh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marsh lands a left hand.

Mike is rocked!
Marsh creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Mike with a big uppercut! Mike tries to clinch up but Marsh pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Mike to the mat! Mike covers up and Marsh unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jayden Marsh!
A relieved looking Jayden Marsh thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Barrera (ranked 932 p4p, 1061 weight class) and Pascal Popper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Barrera
vs
Popper

187 cm
25
215
5 - 0 - 0

190 cm
27
220
7 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bruno Barrera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Pascal Popper!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Santiago Holmes and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barrera tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Popper counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barrera tries to clinch but Popper is having none of it.
Popper scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barrera moves to clinch but Popper breaks away
letting Popper counter with a right hand.

Barrera gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Popper lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barrera backwards.

Barrera is rocked!
Barrera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barrera throws a punch but it's blocked by Popper.

Popper breaks the clinch.
Barrera definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice defenses there by Barrera.
Barrera is looking to clinch but Popper is avoiding it.
Barrera closes the distance looking to clinch
and Popper makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Popper looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Barrera wants to clinch but Popper slips to the side
and Popper counters with a stiff right hand.
Oh Barrera is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Popper fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Barrera out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Pascal Popper!