PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luiz Carlos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Baracus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Carlos
vs
Baracus

188 cm
23
251 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

192 cm
25
240 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luiz Carlos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Baracus!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Baracus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Carlos is trying to break the clinch but Baracus is controlling him.
Baracus fails to pull guard.

Baracus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Carlos could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
A big left from Carlos misses.
Carlos missing with a left hand there. Baracus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Luiz Carlos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baracus fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Carlos avoids it really well and circles away.
Carlos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Carlos missing with a left hand there. Baracus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Baracus slips under a jab from Carlos.
A telegraphed right hand from Carlos misses the target.
A big right from Carlos misses.
Baracus shoots in and drives through. Carlos sprawls well.
Luiz Carlos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Baracus.

Baracus drives through and clinches with Carlos against the cage.
Carlos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Baracus has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Carlos uses from the top position.
Baracus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Carlos is one step ahead there.

Baracus is working an open guard so Carlos takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlos fails to land with a series of punches.
Baracus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Carlos tries to avoid it but Baracus manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Carlos to the ground. Carlos escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Carlos throws a looping overhand right but Baracus ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Baracus.
A big left from Carlos misses.
Baracus slips a jab and a cross from Carlos.
The fighters circling - Carlos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice sprawl there from Carlos as Baracus shoots in.
Carlos misses with a looping left.
A jab from Carlos misses.
Baracus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carlos.
Baracus throws the kick towards the body but Carlos avoids it.
Baracus takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Carlos.
Carlos just misses with a punch to the body.
Carlos is breathing heavily.

Baracus shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Carlos is trying to defend but Baracus finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Baracus passes to side control.
Carlos on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Carlos tries to get out of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Baracus is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Carlos will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Carlos is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

Baracus stands up.

Baracus shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Baracus sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

Baracus quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Baracus but it's paid off an Carlos is forced to tap! Nice work by Baracus.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mark Baracus!