PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Barker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander The Great One (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Barker
vs
The Great One

180 cm
18
216 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

190 cm
18
215 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Saving Grace Clothing

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andrew Barker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alexander The Great One!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Bruno Hogan and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Great One shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Barker but Barker pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Barker manages to get an easy takedown there - catching The Great One on his heels. He'll look to pass The Great One's guard now, I'm sure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Great One can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Barker controls the pace.

The Great One is working an open guard so Barker takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Barker closes this distance looking for a takedown but The Great One circles away.
Barker is breathing heavily.
Barker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Andrew Barker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

The Great One has taken the fight to the clinch.

The Great One breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

The Great One feints and as Barker raises his hands in defense, The Great One changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Great One scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The Great One must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The Great One slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The Great One is chipping away with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The Great One stands up and we're back to a striking position.

The Great One feints and as Barker raises his hands in defense, The Great One changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Barker trying to keep a closed guard but The Great One is proving a slippery customer.
The Great One lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The Great One trying to control but Barker is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Barker looking for submissions from the bottom but instead The Great One passes into half guard.
The Great One seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Barker could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The Great One is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. The Great One lands a nice short elbow.
The Great One thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Barker's head.
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!
The Great One wants to pass the guard but Barker is defending well.

The Great One is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Barker has managed to free his arm - good work.
Barker trying to hold on to The Great One's head to control him but The Great One postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The Great One stands up out of the half guard.
The Great One shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Barker but Barker pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Barker instigates a clinch.
Barker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from The Great One.
The Great One is pressed up against the cage. Barker has hold of a leg and is looking to drag The Great One down to the mat. The Great One avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Barker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The Great One has a takedown stuffed.
Barker fails with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barker doesn't manage to clinch there - The Great One circles away.

The Great One throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Barker was covering up waiting for the punch and The Great One finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Barker lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for The Great One!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Great One can't escape the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barker landing strikes from the mount.
The Great One wants to control but Barker is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander The Great One dominated that round.
That's time! Barker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Barker clinches.
Barker tries to pull guard but The Great One forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Barker is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables The Great One to keep the fight standing.
Barker trying to land knees to the body.
The Great One wants to take the fight to the mat but Barker manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

The Great One pulls guard.

Barker postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! The Great One is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Barker, into his guard.
The Great One trying to control but Barker is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The Great One working some strikes from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Great One looking to pass the guard.
The Great One postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The Great One missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alexander The Great One has got the better of the ground game so far.
The Great One stopping the sweep attempt from Barker.
The Great One slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The Great One in side control lands a decent elbow.
Barker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Barker can't do much from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barker is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but The Great One has just dragged him back down to the mat.

The Great One is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Barker knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The Great One working the body and head with strikes.
The Great One trying to control the action but Barker is working from the bottom.
Barker wants to control but The Great One postures up.
The Great One wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barker keeps working.
The Great One tries to advance to mount but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The Great One is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Barker is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The Great One working away.
Barker sneaks back into half guard.
The Great One is controlling the pace.
Barker missing with punches from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barker punching from the bottom.
Barker is trying to stand back up but The Great One is controlling him
The Great One wants to take a breather but Barker is having none of it.
The Great One controlling the action here.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Alexander The Great One wasn't active enough on the ground.

Barker shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Barker wants to pass the guard but The Great One is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Great One blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alexander The Great One will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

The Great One is looking to clinch but Barker is avoiding it.
The Great One tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Barker swivels and escapes.
Barker tries for a takedown but The Great One sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The Great One misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The Great One looks for a takedown but Barker sprawls well.

Barker scores a takedown into full mount!
Barker landing strikes from the mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barker wants to control the pace but The Great One is squirming around nicely.
The Great One takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Barker is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, The Great One has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Barker wants to control the pace but The Great One is squirming around nicely.
The Great One gets back to half guard.
Barker is looking to pass The Great One's guard but actually The Great One recovers to full guard.
Barker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Barker is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but The Great One has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Barker is looking to defend but The Great One has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Barker! The Great One pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Barker taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alexander The Great One!
Alexander The Great One really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Saving Grace Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.