PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dylan Summers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Barker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Summers comes into the arena with Meatloaf: In The Land Of The Pigs blaring out of the sound system. Barker has chosen The Way of the Fist - Five Finger Death Punch as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Summers
vs
Barker

178 cm
26
171 lbs
10 - 3 - 1

180 cm
29
182 lbs
18 - 9 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

ADCC Champion
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dylan Summers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, William Barker!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Summers moves away from the strike by Barker.
Nice body kick there by Barker.
That kick from Barker tenderised Summers's leg. Summers is trying to keep his angry face on.
A good leg kick by Barker.
Barker just misses with a punch to the body.
William Barker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Barker clinches.
A short right from Barker.
Barker misses with a body punch.
Summers blocks a body shot from Barker.
Barker gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Summers.
Summers tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Barker just stands there and leans against the cage.
Barker throws a head punch that misses.
Barker misses with a punch to the body.
Barker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Barker pulls guard effortlessly.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Summers stays in close to Barker's body and controls the position.
Summers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Summers throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Summers wants to control from the top but Barker keeps moving.
Summers wants to pass the guard but Barker is keeping the position.
Summers stopping the sweep attempt from Barker.
Summers wants to control from the top but Barker keeps moving.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Summers trying to control but Barker is working from the bottom.
Summers working some strikes from top position.
Barker has momentary wrist control but Summers slips an elbow through the middle.

Summers got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barker has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Summers has managed to get both his arms back between Barker's legs - danger averted.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Summers trying to control but Barker is working from the bottom.
Barker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Summers.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Summers is working Barker over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Summers wants to control from the top but Barker keeps moving.

Summers avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Summers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barker is keeping the position for now.
Summers scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Barker being controlled here, momentarily.
Summers trying to control but Barker is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Summers looking to sit in guard and control but Barker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Barker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Barker is pushing down on Summers's leg trying to pass to half guard. Summers is fighting to maintain full guard but Barker has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nice strikes from Barker there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Barker is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Summers gets back to full guard.
Summers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barker lands a couple of digs.
Summers is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Summers trying to control from half guard but Barker is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but William Barker will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Summers fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Barker dodges the punch combination from Summers.
Barker looks to score with a jab to the body but Summers is just out of range.
Summers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barker.
The fighters circle momentarily. Summers darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Summers connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barker. Barker circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Barker blocks a low kick nicely.
Summers shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barker as he avoids it easily.
Barker scores with a crisp jab that stopped Summers in his tracks.
Barker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Summers throws a body punch but Barker moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Barker.
Summers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Summers thows a body shot but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barker throws a leg kick but Summers moved away.
Barker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Summers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Barker instigates a clinch.
Barker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Summers misses with an elbow strike.
Barker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Summers blocks an elbow strike.
Barker can't find room to land a body shot as Summers controls the action.
Summers has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Barker is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dylan Summers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Summers blocks a body shot from Barker.
Barker is working for takedown but Summers is calmly controlling the position for now.
A head punch on the inside from Barker fails to land.

Summers pulls guard.
Summers is controlling Barker's posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Summers not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Summers 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barker postures up in Summers's guard and throws a big left but Summers blocks it.
Barker stopping the sweep attempt from Summers.
Barker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barker content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Barker won't allow Summers to sweep him here.
Barker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Barker trying to control the position from guard on top but Summers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Barker content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Summers working a defensive guard here.
Barker trying to control but Summers is working from the bottom.
Summers working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barker.
Summers wants to sweep here but Barker controlling him for the moment.
Barker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Summers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barker looking to pass the guard.
Summers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Summers avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Barker drops back, looking for a kneebar! Summers looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Summers looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Summers!
Summers works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Summers tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Barker gets back to half guard.
Barker won't allow Summers to pass to mount.
Summers sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Barker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Summers wants to control but Barker is keeping him busy.
Dylan Summers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Summers not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but William Barker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!

Barker is looking to score with low kicks.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Barker.
Barker tries to clinch but Summers moves out of range.
Summers scores with a shot to the body.
Summers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Barker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Summers on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Summers jumps guard but Barker stands there with Summers around his waist. Summers gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Barker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barker has a couple of punches blocked by Summers.

Summers gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Barker keeping moving, preventing Summers from controlling successfully.

Barker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Summers is aware though and is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Summers throws an elbow that misses. Barker uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Summers's guard. Nice move by Barker!
Summers looking to control.
Barker stopping the sweep attempt from Summers.
Barker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Summers manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barker manages to get himself to full guard.
Barker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Barker looking for a guillotine here but Summers defends easily.
Barker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Summers is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Barker looking for a guillotine here but Summers defends easily.

Barker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Summers with a nice head shot there.
William Barker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Summers stays in close to Barker's body and controls the position.
Summers wants to pass the guard but Barker is keeping the position.
Barker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Summers.

Summers avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Barker looking for a guillotine here but Summers defends easily.
Summers wants to control from the top but Barker keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Summers showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dylan Summers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Summers trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Summers wants to control from the top but Barker keeps moving.
Summers is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Summers in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Barker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dylan Summers.
I think Barker 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Barker!
After the fight, William Barker was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.