PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gary Barlow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Getlet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tony Getlet will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Barlow
vs
Getlet

190 cm
21
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

210 cm
23
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gary Barlow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tony Getlet!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Steve Erwin and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Getlet closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Getlet lands in his opponent's guard.

Barlow has his foot on Getlet's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Getlet works his way back into a safe position though.

Barlow escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Getlet gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Barlow is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Getlet is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Barlow is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Getlet is aware though and is defending well.

Barlow working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Getlet doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Getlet manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Getlet accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Getlet trying to control the position from guard on top but Barlow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Getlet throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Getlet stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barlow swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Barlow throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Barlow looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Getlet trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Getlet's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Barlow has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Getlet can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Barlow working for a triangle but Getlet defends it easily.

Getlet got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barlow has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Getlet has managed to get both his arms back between Barlow's legs - danger averted.
Barlow is breathing heavily.
Getlet trying to stand up but can't free himself from Barlow's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Barlow is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Barlow looking for a guillotine here but Getlet defends easily.
Getlet throws a big right hand that misses.
Getlet showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Barlow is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Getlet defends well.
Getlet trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Barlow has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Getlet can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Getlet wants to stand but Barlow has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Barlow is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Getlet is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Getlet trying to control but Barlow is working from the bottom.

Barlow working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Getlet has passed into half guard!
Getlet not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Getlet wants to get back to his feet.

Getlet looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Getlet trying to pass the guard but Barlow defending well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Getlet is trying to control the action in half guard but Barlow is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gary Barlow dominated that round.
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.

Barlow has a takedown stuffed.
Getlet keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Barlow closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Getlet's guard.
Getlet trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

Barlow 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.
Getlet seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

Barlow drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Getlet dives on top into guard.
Getlet is stalling in the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Getlet wants to control from the top but Barlow keeps moving.
Barlow might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Barlow is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Getlet tries to free his leg and advance position but Barlow is retaining full guard.
Getlet wants to control from the top but Barlow keeps moving.

Barlow has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Getlet should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Barlow has tightened it up now! Getlet should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gary Barlow!