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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mohamed Islam (ranked 3845 p4p, 4622 weight class) and Manuel Barren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manuel Barren will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mohamed Islam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Manuel Barren!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Islam checks a leg kick.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Barren.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Barren swings around for an armbar but Islam sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Barren's guard.
Islam has gone for a leg lock! Barren slips out almost immediately though and dives into Islam's guard.
Islam working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barren doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barren manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Islam working for a triangle but Barren defends it easily.
Islam manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barren manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Islam is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Islam drops back, looking for a kneebar! Barren looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Barren looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Barren!
Barren is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Islam will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Islam gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Islam actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Islam is looking to control Barren's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Islam avoid being mounted?
Barren trying to pass the guard but Islam defending well.
Islam wants to get back to full guard.
Barren content to control rather than advance.
Islam keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Islam is not content to let Barren control the position.
Islam is controlling Barren's trapped leg to prevent Barren from advancing to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Islam looking for submissions off his back.
Islam trying to control but Barren postures up.
Islam is looking to improve his position.
Barren not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Barren stalling.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Islam looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Barren trying to control the action but Islam is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Barren is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Islam's half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Islam wants to get back to full guard but Barren has passed into side control.
Islam is trying to control Barren's posture but Barren avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barren decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Islam dodges the punch combination from Barren.
Islam appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Manuel Barren dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Islam slips a jab and a cross from Barren.
It looked like Islam wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Islam showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barren.
Islam tries to counter by clinching up but Barren breaks away and moves out of range.
Barren gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Islam counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Barren manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Islam will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Barren up against the cage.
Islam wants a takedown but no success here.
Barren is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Islam misses with a hook to the ribs.
Islam tries to pull guard but Barren holds him up against the cage and eventually Islam drops back down to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barren jumps guard and drags Islam to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Barren preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Manuel Barren has got the better of the ground game so far.
Barren working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Islam.
Barren will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Islam lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Islam thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Islam lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Barren is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Barren is breathing heavily.
Islam keeping control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Islam wants to improve his position but Barren is controlling well.
Islam trying to control here.
Islam wants to get back to full guard.
Islam desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Islam wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barren decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Barren tries to sprawl but Islam drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Islam is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Islam is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Barren doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Islam.
Barren is trying to stand up here but Islam is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Islam seems to be working for a kimura but Barren defends the submission attempt.
Islam is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Islam is working for a kimura here but Barren manages to reverse the position and he's now in Islam's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Islam throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Manuel Barren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Barren closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Barren lands in his opponent's guard.
Islam has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barren can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Islam not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barren is posturing up here but Islam has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Barren tries to roll out but it's too tight and Barren has to tap! Slick submission there by Islam!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mohamed Islam!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
38% |
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