PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tomark Barker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and luis rivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). rivera is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: bleed it out. 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.

Barker
vs
rivera

173 cm
22
162 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

173 cm
19
155 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent knees
Determined

Win Nutritional

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tomark Barker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, luis rivera!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barker tries to clinch up but rivera circles away and keeps his distance.
rivera looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

rivera gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Barker 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.

Barker drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barker jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Barker drops back looking for a leg! rivera is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and rivera manages to kick Barker off! Barker jumps back into rivera's guard.

Barker drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barker jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Barker drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Barker as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! rivera screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Barker! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Tomark Barker!