PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Law (ranked 774 p4p, 665 weight class) and Logan Barrengarry (ranked 125 p4p, 110 weight class). Law's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Country Boy Can Survive. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Law
vs
Barrengarry

185 cm
21
170
7 - 1 - 0

180 cm
22
175
6 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Threads of HARDCORE
Hardcore Sports Nutrition

Urban Fighter
Core Combat

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyson Law!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Logan Barrengarry!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Law shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Barrengarry pinned against the cage. Barrengarry gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Law has a takedown stuffed.
Barrengarry stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Law. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Law closes the distance and clinches up with Barrengarry, looking for a takedown. Law pushes Barrengarry against the cage but Barrengarry circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Law shoots in looking for a takedown. Barrengarry tries to sprawl out of it but Law keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Barrengarry manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Barrengarry looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Law bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Law looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A swing and a miss from Law.
Barrengarry looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barrengarry throws a sloppy head kick and Law moves out of range easily.
Law half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Barrengarry throws a head kick that misses.
Law appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Barrengarry has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Law fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Law fails with the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Law shoots in for a double leg but Barrengarry sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Law dives in and grabs Barrengarry's left leg, looking for a takedown. Barrengarry pushes down on Law's head and hops out.
Barrengarry looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Law throws a lazy right hand but Barrengarry sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barrengarry defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Law.
Barrengarry fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Law has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

Barrengarry tries to sprawl but Law drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Barrengarry moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Barrengarry looking for a sweep. Not yet Barrengarry, not yet.
Law makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Law postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Law postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Barrengarry is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barrengarry 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.
Barrengarry has his hands on Law's head, controlling the position.
Law preventing the sweep.
Law missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Law loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Law with a flurry of punches that miss.
Law stopping the sweep attempt from Barrengarry.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Law throws a strike but Barrengarry rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Law looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barrengarry controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrengarry tries to stand but Law is controlling from the bottom.
Law wants to sweep here but Barrengarry controlling him for the moment.

Law is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Law is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barrengarry is aware though and is defending well.
Law looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barrengarry is one step ahead there.
Barrengarry wanted to stand there but Law had control of the position.
Barrengarry is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Barrengarry wants to stand but Law has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Law trying to keep a closed guard but Barrengarry is proving a slippery customer.
Barrengarry controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Law looking for a guillotine here but Barrengarry defends easily.

Law is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Barrengarry showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Barrengarry postures up.
Barrengarry sitting in guard here, content to control.
Barrengarry won't allow Law to sweep him here.
Barrengarry looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Law is looking for a triangle but Barrengarry pushes his legs off easily.
Barrengarry is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Logan Barrengarry dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Law misses with a takedown
and Barrengarry counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Barrengarry slaps away a takedown attempt from Law, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Law changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barrengarry tries to avoid it but Law manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barrengarry to the ground. Barrengarry escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Law. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Law shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Barrengarry but Barrengarry pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Barrengarry appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Law fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barrengarry avoids it really well and circles away.
Law fails with a takedown attempt.
Barrengarry throws out a counter right but Law avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Law will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Law slips a straight right by Barrengarry.
Law gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Barrengarry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Law shoots for a takedown but Barrengarry saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Barrengarry looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Law misses with a takedown attempt
and Law takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barrengarry misses with a body kick.
Barrengarry scores with a jab to the body.
Law's jab looks to have found its range, popping Barrengarry under the eye.
Barrengarry slips a jab from Law.
Law missing with a left hand there. Barrengarry was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barrengarry defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Law.
Law shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barrengarry defends it nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barrengarry pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Barrengarry misses with a looping left.
Barrengarry defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Law.
Barrengarry throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barrengarry throws a body kick that misses.
Law fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Barrengarry displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Law.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Law.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Law lands a nice forearm strike.
Barrengarry keeps Law under control for a moment.
Barrengarry takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Barrengarry struggling a bit here.
Barrengarry is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Barrengarry is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrengarry dodges the ground and pound from Law.
Barrengarry tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Law wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Barrengarry can't do much from the bottom here.
Law working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Barrengarry is trying to control Law's posture but Law avoids it.
Barrengarry has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Law working the ground and pound from side control.
Law working the head and body with strikes.
Law in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
I wouldn't like to be where Barrengarry is right now.
Law throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Law throws an elbow but Barrengarry slips to the side and avoids it well.
Law lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Barrengarry down.
Law in the domination position with Barrengarry hanging on.
Law has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Law looks up at the clock and then as Barrengarry takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Law smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Barrengarry gets back to half guard.
Law lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Barrengarry works his way to full guard. Good work.
Barrengarry can't keep his opponent in guard - Law advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Barrengarry won't allow Law to pass to mount.
Barrengarry controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Barrengarry is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Logan Barrengarry 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.

Law shoots in looking for a takedown. Barrengarry tries to sprawl out of it but Law keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Barrengarry manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Law fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Law swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Law shoots in looking for a takedown but Barrengarry manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Law's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Barrengarry now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Law. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed right hand from Law misses the target.
Barrengarry with a hook.
Barrengarry scores with a leg kick.
Barrengarry lands a glancing blow to the side of Law's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Law tries for a takedown but Barrengarry sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Law will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Law looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A jab from Barrengarry finds it's way through Law's defenses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrengarry misses with a kick to the body.
Barrengarry lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Law with a lazy takedown attempt
and Barrengarry counters with a straight right hand.
Barrengarry scores with a nice head shot.

Law is rocked!
Barrengarry throws a pinpoint strike between Law's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Law crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Barrengarry scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Logan Barrengarry!
Logan Barrengarry is the new welterweight champion!
Logan Barrengarry decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.