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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Luis Barrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Corey Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luis Barrera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Corey Jr!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corey Jr tries for a takedown but Barrera sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Barrera gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Barrera has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gold Standard Elite Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Barrera fails to land with a series of punches.
Corey Jr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Barrera to score with a decent uppercut.
Corey Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barrera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Corey Jr shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Corey Jr was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Corey Jr working the ground and pound from side control.
Corey Jr lands some shots froms side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
You can see the frustration on Barrera's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Barrera is not content to let Corey Jr control the position.
Corey Jr cracks Barrera with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Barrera can't do much from the bottom here.
Corey Jr trying to control the position but Barrera is working away.
Barrera is looking to regain half guard here but Corey Jr keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrera is working hard here to advance position.
Corey Jr lands a nice forearm strike.
Corey Jr working the body and head with strikes.
Barrera managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Corey Jr.
Corey Jr goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Barrera has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Corey Jr but great work by Barrera.
Corey Jr tries to buck Barrera off but Barrera is having none of it.
Barrera is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Corey Jr knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Corey Jr manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Corey Jr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barrera.
Corey Jr is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Barrera blocks the strikes from Corey Jr.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barrera trying to control from half guard but Corey Jr is working away.
Corey Jr is looking for a sweep. Barrera is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barrera throwing shots but Corey Jr is blocking nicely.
Corey Jr tries to get to full guard but Barrera has control of the leg.
Corey Jr is still trying to improve position.
Corey Jr moves into full guard.
Barrera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Corey Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Corey Jr keeping moving, preventing Barrera from controlling successfully.
Corey Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Corey Jr throws a couple of heel strikes.
Corey Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Corey Jr keeping moving, preventing Barrera from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corey Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barrera is one step ahead there.
Barrera postures up.
Corey Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barrera defends it easily.
Barrera advances position into side control!
Barrera is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Corey Jr knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Corey Jr struggling a bit here.
Barrera tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Barrera has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corey Jr is looking to reverse the position.
Barrera tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Corey Jr is looking for a sweep.
Corey Jr sneaks back into half guard.
Corey Jr is looking for a sweep. Barrera is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barrera is trying to control. Corey Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Corey Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Corey Jr wants to improve his position but Barrera is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barrera trying to control from half guard but Corey Jr is working away.
Corey Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barrera pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Corey Jr dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Corey Jr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Barrera swats away the attempt to clinch by Corey Jr.
A looping hook to the body misses from Corey Jr. Barrera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Corey Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barrera jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Barrera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corey Jr moves away.
Corey Jr blocks the body kick.
Luis Barrera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barrera throws a series of punches but Corey Jr avoids them all with ease.
Corey Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Corey Jr misses with a double jab.
Barrera's jab looks to have found its range, popping Corey Jr under the eye.
Luis Barrera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barrera ducks under a wild hook from Corey Jr.
Corey Jr shoots in for a double leg but Barrera sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Barrera dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Corey Jr. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corey Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
The fighters circling - Corey Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barrera bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Corey Jr's head backwards.
Barrera circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barrera throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Corey Jr tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Barrera is in Corey Jr's guard.
Corey Jr is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Corey Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barrera 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Corey Jr keeping moving, preventing Barrera from controlling successfully.
Corey Jr wants to sweep here but Barrera controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barrera throwing strikes but missing.
Corey Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Corey Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barrera with a nice head shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Corey Jr looking to control.
Barrera trying to control but Corey Jr is working from the bottom.
Corey Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barrera defends it easily.
Corey Jr can't keep his opponent in guard - Barrera advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Barrera is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Corey Jr sees it coming and defends easily.
Corey Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barrera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Corey Jr keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrera is working for a submission of some sort.
Barrera is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Corey Jr defends it well.
Corey Jr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Corey Jr tries to roll over but Barrera keeps him under control.
Barrera is trying to work for a kimura but Corey Jr is defending well.
Barrera is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Corey Jr regains half guard.
Barrera prevents Corey Jr from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barrera wants to work for an arm triangle but Corey Jr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Corey Jr wants to get back to full guard but Barrera has passed into side control.
Corey Jr manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Corey Jr lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Barrera manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barrera looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barrera striking off his back but it's not causing Corey Jr any problems.
Corey Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Barrera.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Corey Jr scoring with some ground and pound.
Corey Jr throws a big elbow that misses.
Corey Jr content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luis Barrera dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Corey Jr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Barrera circles away.
Barrera lands a jab to the nose.
Corey Jr throws a shot from downtown. Barrera moves away and avoids it.
Barrera throws a hook but Corey Jr avoids it easily.
Barrera moves into range and connects with a jab.
Corey Jr shoots in looking for a takedown but Barrera manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Corey Jr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That kick from Corey Jr tenderised Barrera's leg. Barrera is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sloppy strikes from Barrera. Those never looked like landing.
Corey Jr walks into a jab.
Corey Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Corey Jr shoots in and drives through. Barrera sprawls well.
Luis Barrera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Corey Jr.
Barrera cracks Corey Jr with a good jab.
Nice straight punches there by Barrera. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Barrera.
Barrera misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barrera takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Barrera misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corey Jr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Corey Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barrera.
Corey Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Barrera uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Barrera is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Corey Jr.
Corey Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barrera misses with a double jab.
Barrera tests Corey Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Corey Jr is rocked!
Corey Jr throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Barrera was covering up waiting for the punch and Corey Jr finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Barrera looking for a sweep. Not yet Barrera, not yet.
Barrera bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Corey Jr's guard.
Corey Jr looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Barrera passes into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barrera is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Corey Jr knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barrera looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Corey Jr wants to control but Barrera postures up.
Barrera creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Barrera is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Corey Jr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Barrera lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Barrera tries for a kimura but Corey Jr is defending well.
Barrera is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Corey Jr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Corey Jr is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrera working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Corey Jr tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Corey Jr manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Corey Jr trying to control here.
Corey Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Barrera sits in half guard.
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.
Barrera is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corey Jr wants to improve his position but Barrera is controlling well.
Corey Jr is trying to control but can't.
Corey Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Corey Jr.
Barrera postures up in Corey Jr's guard and throws a big left but Corey Jr blocks it.
Mike Corey Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Barrera stands and throws Corey Jr's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Barrera trying to control the position but Corey Jr is working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Corey Jr is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Corey Jr is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luis Barrera clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Barrera throws a leg kick but Corey Jr checks it.
Jab, jab by Barrera - just one landing.
Corey Jr moves into range and clinches up with Barrera.
Barrera gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Barrera 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.
Corey Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barrera is one step ahead there.
Barrera trying to control but Corey Jr is working from the bottom.
Corey Jr throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Barrera escapes and throws Corey Jr's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Corey Jr manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Barrera slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corey Jr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corey Jr chips away with some ground and pound.
Corey Jr wants to pass the guard but Barrera is keeping the position.
Barrera looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barrera looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Barrera is looking for a triangle but Corey Jr pushes his legs off easily.
Corey Jr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Corey Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barrera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barrera is trying to control the position but Corey Jr postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corey Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barrera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Corey Jr chips away with some ground and pound.
Barrera throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Barrera looking to hit a scissor sweep but Corey Jr is one step ahead there.
Corey Jr scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barrera lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Corey Jr!
Corey Jr is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corey Jr in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Corey Jr really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Corey Jr keeps trying to improve his position.
Corey Jr is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Corey Jr gets back to half guard.
Corey Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Barrera seems to be working for a kimura but Corey Jr defends the submission attempt.
Barrera is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Corey Jr moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corey Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Barrera pushing down on Corey Jr's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barrera passes to side control.
Corey Jr is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Barrera's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Corey Jr tries to roll over but Barrera keeps him under control.
Barrera is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Barrera wants to control but Corey Jr is keeping him busy.
Corey Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Corey Jr.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Corey Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barrera is one step ahead there.
Barrera lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Luis Barrera will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Barrera on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Corey Jr. Corey Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Corey Jr's corner calls for a 1-2. Corey Jr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Corey Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Barrera off balance momentarily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Corey Jr lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Barrera has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Barrera and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Corey Jr shoots in but Barrera avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Barrera lands a nice looking body shot.
Barrera avoids a kick to the body.
Corey Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Barrera.
Barrera looks to land a left hand but Corey Jr moved out of range nicely.
Corey Jr tries to bum rush Barrera with a series of wild strikes but Barrera uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barrera throws a hook to the side of Corey Jr's head but Corey Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Barrera lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Corey Jr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Corey Jr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Corey Jr lands a body shot.
Corey Jr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Barrera counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Corey Jr is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corey Jr successfully pulls guard.
Barrera wants to control from the top but Corey Jr keeps moving.
Barrera looking to pass the guard.
Corey Jr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Corey Jr is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Corey Jr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Barrera's head.
Corey Jr trying to advance position but Barrera counters by regaining guard.
Barrera looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Corey Jr wants to control from the top but Barrera keeps moving.
Corey Jr preventing the sweep.
Mike Corey Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corey Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Barrera keeping moving, preventing Corey Jr from controlling successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corey Jr postures up and lands a big shot to Barrera's brow.
Barrera trying to keep a closed guard but Corey Jr is proving a slippery customer.
Corey Jr works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Barrera moves into full guard.
Corey Jr distracts Barrera with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Barrera is adopting a defensive guard.
Barrera is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Corey Jr is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corey Jr postures up in Barrera's guard and throws a big left but Barrera blocks it.
Barrera working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Corey Jr.
Corey Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Barrera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Corey Jr distracts Barrera with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Corey Jr postures up.
Corey Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Barrera is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Corey Jr defends well.
Barrera escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Corey Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Corey Jr postures up and lands a big shot to Barrera's brow.
Corey Jr passes into half guard.
Luis Barrera is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corey Jr lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Corey Jr is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Corey Jr seems to be working for a kimura but Barrera defends the submission attempt.
Barrera moves into full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barrera looking to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Corey Jr throws a big elbow that misses.
Barrera working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Corey Jr.
Corey Jr with a nice head shot there.
Corey Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Corey Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Barrera has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 48:47
Judge William Peck scores the fight 48:47
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luis Barrera!
Luis Barrera gave a mention to GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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