PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jonah Roncesvalles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Barrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roncesvalles's entrance music is Walk. A fine choice. Jonah Roncesvalles has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Roncesvalles
vs
Barrera

165 cm
28
149 lbs
15 - 8 - 0

177 cm
26
155 lbs
9 - 10 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jonah Roncesvalles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Luis Barrera!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roncesvalles looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barrera looks to land a combination but Roncesvalles avoids it well.
Barrera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roncesvalles.
Barrera fails with the takedown

and Roncesvalles decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Barrera's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Barrera looking for a sweep. Not yet Barrera, not yet.
Roncesvalles trying to control but Barrera is working from the bottom.

Barrera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Roncesvalles doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Roncesvalles manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Roncesvalles postures up.
Barrera looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roncesvalles is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barrera is on top in guard.
Barrera forces his way into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roncesvalles is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roncesvalles is working hard here to advance position.
Barrera thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Roncesvalles's head.

Barrera is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Roncesvalles has managed to free his arm - good work.
Roncesvalles slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Barrera throws a big right hand that misses.

Roncesvalles throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Barrera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roncesvalles is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barrera stopping the sweep attempt from Roncesvalles.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Roncesvalles working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barrera doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Roncesvalles is tightening it up a little... Barrera has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Barrera reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Barrera taps out! Nice BJJ there by Roncesvalles!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jonah Roncesvalles!
A very excited looking Jonah Roncesvalles rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.