PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nico World Citizen (ranked 5303 p4p, 2833 weight class) and Davin Barajas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). World Citizen kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Rich Bitch. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

World Citizen
vs
Barajas

160 cm
55
145
30 - 25 - 3

178 cm
25
155
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Powerful

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 30 - 25 - 3, fighting out of London, Nico World Citizen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Davin Barajas!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
World Citizen keeps the fight on the outside.
World Citizen lands a slapping body shot.
World Citizen scores with a hook to the body. Barajas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

Barajas shoots in and bounces World Citizen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barajas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. World Citizen is keeping the position for now.
Barajas is pushing down on World Citizen's leg trying to pass to half guard. World Citizen is fighting to maintain full guard but Barajas has managed to sneak the leg through.
World Citizen could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Barajas controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice strikes from Barajas there.
Barajas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed World Citizen's head.
Barajas thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Barajas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. World Citizen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barajas.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barajas is keen to just control but World Citizen is a slippery customer.
Barajas is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Barajas throwing shots but World Citizen is blocking nicely.
World Citizen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barajas.
World Citizen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Barajas is looking to advance position but World Citizen won't allow it.
Barajas trying to advance position but World Citizen counters by regaining guard.
Barajas not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barajas working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
World Citizen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Barajas on the ground.
Barajas passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Barajas is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but World Citizen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
World Citizen is trying to control Barajas's posture but Barajas avoids it.

Barajas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
World Citizen is letting Barajas control him for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barajas cracks World Citizen with a big elbow.
Barajas wants to lay and pray for a moment but World Citizen keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barajas is working World Citizen over with some ground and pound from side control.
Barajas in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
World Citizen tries to bench press Barajas off him but Barajas keeps the position.

Barajas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. World Citizen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
World Citizen is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Barajas crashes against the mat.
World Citizen trying to remain calm as Barajas controls from the top position.
Barajas throws an elbow but World Citizen slips to the side and avoids it well.
Barajas works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Barajas working the body and head with strikes.
Barajas lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

Barajas tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Barajas has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barajas controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Davin Barajas dominated that round.
That's time! World Citizen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Barajas tries a head kick but it misses.

Barajas is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in World Citizen's half guard.
World Citizen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if World Citizen tries to get out of the position.
World Citizen is not content to let Barajas control the position.
Barajas lands with a punch from half guard.

Barajas is sneakily working for an arm triangle but World Citizen sees it coming and defends easily.
Barajas looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks World Citizen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barajas wants to lay and pray for a moment but World Citizen keeps working.
Barajas controlling the action here.
World Citizen is staying active underneath Barajas, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barajas missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Barajas wants to pass to mount but World Citizen is defending the position.
Nice strikes from Barajas there.
World Citizen is not content to let Barajas control the position.
Barajas is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Barajas is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, World Citizen has managed to free his arm - good work.

Barajas is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barajas slows the pace down in half guard.
Barajas working World Citizen over with strikes.
Barajas missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Barajas is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barajas trying to pass the guard but World Citizen defending well.

Barajas seems to be looking for submissions.
Well, if Barajas is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Davin Barajas has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
World Citizen keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Barajas looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Barajas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
World Citizen is trying to control but can't.

Barajas is looking for a kimura but World Citizen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barajas to get the leverage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ground and pound from Barajas.
Still in half guard, Barajas seems content to control.

Barajas is sneakily working for an arm triangle but World Citizen sees it coming and defends easily.
Barajas lands strikes from half guard.
Barajas controlling the action here.
Barajas tries to pass to full mount but World Citizen defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barajas looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks World Citizen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ground and pound from Barajas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Davin Barajas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Barajas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but World Citizen avoids it really well and circles away.
World Citizen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barajas has a takedown stuffed.
World Citizen stuffs the takedown.
Nico World Citizen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davin Barajas.
Barajas shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with World Citizen but World Citizen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barajas shoots in for a takedown but World Citizen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
World Citizen sizes up Barajas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Barajas fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barajas misses with a takedown attempt
and World Citizen counters with a right hand to the body.
World Citizen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
World Citizen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barajas at a distance.
Barajas tries to clinch but World Citizen is having none of it.
Barajas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
World Citizen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Barajas.
Barajas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
World Citizen fails in his attempt to clinch.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Barajas.
Barajas is looking to take a break and control but World Citizen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
World Citizen dodges the ground and pound from Barajas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
World Citizen is not content to let Barajas control the position.
The strikes coming from Barajas are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Barajas working the body and head with strikes.
World Citizen prevents Barajas from moving into mount.
Barajas landing strikes.
Barajas trying to control the position but World Citizen is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barajas working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

Barajas is trying to get an arm triangle but World Citizen is defending well.
Barajas connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused World Citizen some visible discomfort.
Barajas is working World Citizen over with some ground and pound from side control.
Barajas is looking to take a break and control but World Citizen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
World Citizen is working to avoid the ground and pound but Barajas connects with a decent elbow.
Barajas trying to control the action but World Citizen is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barajas lands a nice forearm strike.
Barajas is staying tight to World Citizen's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Barajas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Barajas working the ground and pound.
Barajas lands a decent elbow from side control.

Barajas looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Barajas working the ground and pound from side control.
Nico World Citizen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Davin Barajas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
World Citizen takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Davin Barajas.
I've got Barajas winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Davin Barajas!