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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Luis Barrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bjj Spar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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155 lbs
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159 lbs
17 - 7 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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ADCC Champion
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Luis Barrera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bjj Spar!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spar throws a front kick that sends Barrera stumbling back into the cage.
Barrera cracks Spar with a right hand to the side of the head.
Barrera gets the takedown into side control.
Spar manages to work his way to half guard, despite Barrera's best efforts.
Barrera is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Spar sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spar is looking to control Barrera's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Spar avoid being mounted?
Barrera prevents Spar from improving his position.
Spar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barrera is working away from the top position though.
Barrera seems to be working for a kimura but Spar defends the submission attempt.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Barrera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Spar keeps working.
Spar wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spar is defending against the submission attempts here by Barrera.
Spar trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spar is staying active underneath Barrera, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Spar is looking for a sweep. Barrera is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barrera is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Spar has managed to free his arm - good work.
Spar manages to get to full guard.
Barrera passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Spar gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Spar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barrera is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barrera 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.
Spar gets full guard.
Barrera got a little sloppy there for a moment and Spar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barrera has managed to get both his arms back between Spar's legs - danger averted.
Spar throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
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!
Barrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Spar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barrera got a little sloppy there for a moment and Spar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barrera has managed to get both his arms back between Spar's legs - danger averted.
Spar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spar working for a triangle but Barrera defends it easily.
Spar working for a triangle but Barrera defends it easily.
Barrera drops back looking for a leg! Spar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Spar manages to kick Barrera off! Barrera jumps back into Spar's guard.
Spar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barrera defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barrera postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Barrera has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Spar keeping full guard, as Barrera tries to pass.
Spar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barrera is aware though and is defending well.
Spar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Spar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spar is trying to control the position but Barrera postures up.
Barrera sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Spar's guard.
Spar wants to control but Barrera is keeping busy.
Barrera seems to be working for a kimura but Spar defends the submission attempt.
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.
Barrera prevents Spar from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bjj Spar will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Barrera uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spar.
Spar throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Barrera.
Barrera pivots, looking for a leg kick but Spar is out of range and Barrera settles back down.
Barrera swings for the body but Spar moves out of range.
No luck for Spar with that takedown attempt.
Barrera takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Good standup being displayed there by Barrera as he connects with a hook.
Spar throws a leg kick but Barrera checks it.
Spar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Barrera sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Spar somewhat.
Barrera lands a nice looking body shot.
Spar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barrera misses with a body kick.
Barrera scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spar lands with a thumping leg kick.
Luis Barrera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spar walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Barrera checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Barrera pivots, looking for a leg kick but Spar is out of range and Barrera settles back down.
Spar feints and as Barrera raises his hands in defense, Spar changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Barrera working for a triangle but Spar defends it easily.
Spar wants to control from the top but Barrera keeps moving.
Barrera keeping full guard, as Spar tries to pass.
Spar won't allow Barrera to get back to his feet.
Spar looking to pass the guard.
Spar is pushing down on Barrera's leg trying to pass to half guard. Barrera is fighting to maintain full guard but Spar has managed to sneak the leg through.
Spar works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spar controlling his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spar wants to control the pace but Barrera is squirming around nicely.
Barrera tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Spar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Barrera is looking to escape.
Spar has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Barrera's face.
Barrera is looking to improve his position but Spar isn't that keen on the idea.
Spar dominating with strikes here.
Spar lands a nice shot to the head.
Barrera is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Spar lands a heavy elbow.
Barrera is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Barrera sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Barrera tries to get to full guard but Spar has control of the leg.
Bjj Spar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Spar wants to work for an arm triangle but Barrera is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Barrera is looking to control Spar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barrera avoid being mounted?
Spar passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barrera is trying desperately to improve position.
Barrera is working hard here to advance position.
Spar trying to control but Barrera is having none of it.
Spar prevents Barrera from getting the reversal.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Barrera is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bjj Spar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Barrera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spar manages to avoid it.
Spar closes the distance and clinches up with Barrera, looking for a takedown. Spar pushes Barrera against the cage but Barrera circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Barrera ducks under a wild hook from Spar.
Barrera throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Spar.
Luis Barrera is winning the standup battle so far.
Barrera throws a one two combo.
Spar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barrera.
Spar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barrera tries to avoid it but Spar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barrera to the ground. Barrera escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Barrera looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Spar is trying to get back to full guard.
Barrera is working for a submission of some sort.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barrera 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrera is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Spar gets back to full guard.
Barrera thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Spar keeping full guard, as Barrera tries to pass.
Spar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barrera can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Spar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barrera is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Barrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Spar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barrera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spar is keeping the position for now.
Barrera won't allow Spar to sweep him here.
Barrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Spar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Spar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrera pushes down on Spar's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Spar wants to get back to full guard.
Barrera has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Barrera goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Spar turns into him and now he's in Barrera's guard.
Barrera working a defensive guard here.
Spar trying to control but Barrera is working from the bottom.
Luis Barrera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barrera controlling the position.
Spar advances position into side control!
Spar scoring with punches and elbows.
Spar tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Barrera can't do much from the bottom here.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barrera manages to work his way to half guard, despite Spar's best efforts.
Barrera gets back to full guard.
Bjj Spar is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Spar trying to control but Barrera is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luis Barrera showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Spar has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bjj Spar!
After winning the bout, Bjj Spar thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
90% |
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