PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leon Barroni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Hellwig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leon Barroni has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Barroni
vs
Hellwig

180 cm
19
175 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

180 cm
23
175 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Experienced

Amber Swan CBK
Amber Swan CBK

Elite Golden Nutrition

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 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Leon Barroni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, James Hellwig!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hellwig misses with a low kick.

Hellwig gets a takedown into half guard.
Hellwig is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Barroni trying to hold on to Hellwig's head to control him but Hellwig postures up.
Hellwig tries to stand but can't do so whilst Barroni controls his leg.
Barroni trying to control from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barroni is trying to get back to full guard.

Hellwig decides to stand up.
Hellwig throws an overhand right that lands on Barroni's shoulder, as Barroni tries to avoid the shot.
Hellwig pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barroni shoots and misses

and Hellwig counters with a single leg into guard. Barroni didn't expect that.
Barroni tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barroni will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

Hellwig decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barroni gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Hellwig counters with a shoot takedown. Barroni fights it but they end up in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barroni is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hellwig wants to get up but he can't break Barroni's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Barroni looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Hellwig gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hellwig tries to clinch up but Barroni circles away and keeps his distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barroni misses with a takedown attempt

and Hellwig counters with a shoot takedown. Barroni fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leon Barroni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hellwig stopping the sweep attempt from Barroni.
Hellwig really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barroni. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barroni manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Barroni looking for a guillotine from mount but Hellwig is having none of it.
Hellwig is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Barroni has control of Hellwig's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hellwig regains control of the situation pretty easily.

Barroni has control of Hellwig's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hellwig regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hellwig is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Hellwig dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Barroni wants to clinch.
Barroni shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hellwig counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Barroni thinking.
Hellwig lands a really nice looking cross but Barroni seems unphased.
Barroni tries for a takedown but Hellwig circles away easily

and Hellwig counters with a nice double leg into side control. Barroni won't be happy with that.
Barroni tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Hellwig decides to stand back up. Hellwig steps back and let's Barroni get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Hellwig misses.
Barroni gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

so Hellwig counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leon Barroni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hellwig decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Barroni, up you get!

Hellwig bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Hellwig stands up.
Hellwig thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hellwig throws a head kick that misses.
Hellwig looks for the body kick but Barroni saw that one coming.
James Hellwig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hellwig tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barroni shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Hellwig counters with a nice double leg into side control. Barroni won't be happy with that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barroni gets back to half guard.
Barroni trying to hold on to Hellwig's head to control him but Hellwig postures up.
Barroni tries to get to full guard but Hellwig has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Hellwig stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Barroni to get to his feet.
Barroni throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barroni shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Hellwig moves into the clinch.
Barroni tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hellwig tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barroni avoids it.
Hellwig is leaning against Barroni and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Barroni.
Barroni goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hellwig prevents it.
Hellwig lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barroni misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hellwig.
Barroni has Hellwig pressed against the cage, preventing Hellwig from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Hellwig manages to pull guard.
James Hellwig has got the better of the ground game so far.

Hellwig working for a triangle but Barroni defends it easily.
Hellwig is looking to stand up but Barroni isn't so interested in that idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hellwig has his feet on Barroni's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Barroni has his takedown stuffed

and Hellwig counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Barroni's guard now.
Hellwig trying to stand up but can't free himself from Barroni's guard.
Barroni is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hellwig can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barroni is looking to take a break and control but Hellwig is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Hellwig showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

A head kick misses from Hellwig.
Barroni cracks the inside of Hellwig's front leg.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Barroni.
Hellwig swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barroni with a poor takedown

and Hellwig counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Barroni looking for submissions off his back.

Hellwig gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barroni fails with the takedown

and Hellwig counters with a takedown into side control.
Barroni manages to get back to half guard.
Hellwig prevents Barroni from standing back up.
Hellwig wants to stand up but Barroni is controlling the position.
Barroni gets back to full guard.
Barroni manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Barroni has control of Hellwig's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hellwig regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Hellwig is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

Barroni moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Hellwig has worked his arm free - good work by Hellwig!

Barroni stands up and we're back to a striking position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hellwig cracks Barroni with an open hand slap.

Hellwig looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Barroni is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Barroni wants to sweep but no luck.

Barroni is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hellwig stands up and waves to Barroni to follow him.
Hellwig misses with a kick to the body

and Barroni counters with a single leg into guard. Hellwig didn't expect that.
Leon Barroni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barroni wants to pass the guard but Hellwig is keeping the position.

Hellwig pushes Barroni off and gets back to his feet.
Hellwig fails with a takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Hellwig comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hellwig 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 James Glass scores the fight for James Hellwig!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for James Hellwig!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for James Hellwig!

James Hellwig wins by unanimous decision!