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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Waylon Barrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Johnson (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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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Waylon Barrera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alex Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Joseph Jones and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Barrera to the ground. Johnson is now in Barrera's guard.
Johnson wants to stand but Barrera is controlling his posture from full guard.
Johnson won't allow Barrera to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson wants to get up but he can't break Barrera's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Barrera really is a fat lump.
Barrera wants to sweep but no luck.
Barrera has a closed guard, preventing Johnson from standing up.
Barrera 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.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is looking to stand up but Barrera won't let him.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Johnson dives in and scores a takedown into Barrera's guard.
Barrera is trying to control the position but Johnson postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Johnson tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Johnson is looking to stall here but Barrera recovers full guard.
Barrera throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Johnson wants to stand but Barrera is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Johnson postures up.
Barrera escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Johnson wanted to stand there but Barrera had control of the position.
Barrera wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Barrera fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrera stuffs the takedown.
Barrera goes for a double leg but Johnson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Johnson continues to drive forward.
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Barrera.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Waylon Barrera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barrera tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Johnson defends well and Barrera ends up having to push Johnson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Barrera is breathing heavily.
Johnson can't break the clinch.
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Johnson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barrera defends it nicely.
Johnson darts in and clinches Barrera up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barrera keeps control of Johnson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Johnson gets control of Barrera's arms and successfully pulls guard. Johnson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Barrera prevents Johnson from getting back to his feet.
Barrera wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Johnson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Johnson shoots and misses
and Barrera counters with a one-two to the body.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Barrera circles away easily
and Barrera counters with a three punch combo that has Johnson backing up. Johnson nods at Barrera to acknowledge the strikes.
Johnson fails with the takedown
and Barrera counters with a nice double leg into side control. Johnson won't be happy with that.
Waylon Barrera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Johnson.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom here.
Barrera trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Barrera wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Johnson, who protects the arm well.
Barrera wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Barrera is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Johnson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up with Barrera, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes Barrera against the cage but Barrera circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Barrera closes the distance and clinches up with Johnson, looking for a takedown. Barrera pushes Johnson against the cage but Johnson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Barrera is defended easily by Johnson.
Johnson shoots and misses
and Barrera counters by clinching up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Barrera trying to land knees to the body.
Johnson tries to break free but Barrera pushes him back against the cage.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barrera defends it nicely.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Barrera.
Barrera tries for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face as Barrera controls the position.
Barrera is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Johnson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Johnson struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Waylon Barrera dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barrera as he avoids it easily.
Johnson leaves Barrera with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Johnson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Barrera!
Barrera might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Johnson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Barrera is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Johnson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Barrera counters with a nice double leg into side control. Johnson won't be happy with that.
Waylon Barrera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Johnson.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barrera working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Barrera is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Johnson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barrera trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Barrera is trying to get an arm triangle but Johnson is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Barrera politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Barrera prefers to stall for the moment though.
Barrera is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Johnson has escaped the position, nice work there.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Barrera tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Johnson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Barrera holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Barrera is looking to take this one to the mat.
Barrera tries to pull guard but Johnson won't allow it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Johnson as Barrera tries to tie him up.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Barrera.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Barrera pinned against the cage. Barrera gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Waylon Barrera is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson fails with the takedown
and Barrera counters by clinching up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Waylon Barrera showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barrera has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Waylon Barrera!
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energy
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hype
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