PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jay Derman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cedrick Barrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Derman is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. Cedrick Barrera has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Derman
vs
Barrera

186 cm
19
225 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

192 cm
19
240 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jay Derman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cedrick Barrera!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Reed Andrews and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Barrera shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Derman looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Derman has momentary wrist control but Barrera slips an elbow through the middle.
Barrera postures up in Derman's guard and throws a big left but Derman blocks it.
Barrera sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Barrera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Derman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Derman could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Barrera throwing strikes from guard but Derman blocks nicely.
Barrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Derman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barrera is stalling in the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Barrera thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Barrera keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Derman's head.
Barrera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barrera cracks Derman with a solid left hand.
Barrera connects with a couple of short punches.
Barrera wants to stand but Derman has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Barrera drops back looking for a leg! Derman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Derman manages to kick Barrera off! Barrera jumps back into Derman's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Barrera stands up from Derman's guard - Barrera perhaps looking for a knockout.
Barrera throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Barrera fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Derman sprawls well initially but Barrera persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Barrera wants to work for an arm triangle but Derman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Barrera is looking to take a break and control but Derman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Barrera decides to stand and escape the position.

Barrera darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Barrera thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Derman's head.
Barrera not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Barrera throwing shots but Derman is blocking nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barrera perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Barrera lands a nice short elbow.
Barrera trying to control the action but Derman is working from the bottom.
Barrera has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Barrera seems to be working for a kimura but Derman defends the submission attempt.
Barrera trying to control from half guard but Derman is working away.

Barrera stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Derman to get to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cedrick Barrera dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Barrera feints and as Derman raises his hands in defense, Barrera changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Barrera content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Barrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Derman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barrera loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barrera scoring with some ground and pound.
Barrera throwing strikes but missing.
Barrera distracts Derman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Barrera working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrera trying to control but Derman is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barrera wants to get up but he can't break Derman's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Barrera gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jay Derman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Barrera is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Derman's half guard.
Barrera is thwarting Derman's attempts to control the position.

Barrera decides to return to a standing position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barrera closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Derman blocks a leg kick.
Derman wants to clinch.

Barrera forces Derman back against the cage and clinches.
Derman prevents Barrera from breaking the clinch.
A short left from Barrera.

Barrera manages to break the clinch.

Barrera drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barrera postures up in Derman's guard and throws a big left but Derman blocks it.
Derman tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrera postures up in Derman's guard and throws a big left but Derman blocks it.
Barrera throwing strikes from guard but Derman blocks nicely.
Barrera with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barrera controls from within his opponent's guard.
Barrera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Derman is keeping the position for now.
Barrera distracts Derman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Derman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Barrera throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Derman was covering up waiting for the punch and Barrera finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Barrera slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Barrera throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cedrick Barrera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Barrera tries to bum rush Derman with a series of wild strikes but Derman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barrera lands a slapping body shot.
Derman checks a low kick from Barrera.
Some wild striking there from Barrera.
Barrera throws a nice looking combination but Derman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barrera works over Derman's head and body with a nice combination.

Barrera closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Barrera tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Derman keeps control of Barrera as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Barrera gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Still in half guard, Barrera seems content to control.
Barrera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Derman keeps working.
Cedrick Barrera has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Derman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barrera.
Derman trying to control but Barrera postures up.
Derman wants to improve his position but Barrera is controlling well.
Barrera trying to control the action but Derman is working from the bottom.
Barrera might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Derman kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Barrera is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Derman sees it coming and defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Barrera fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Derman sprawls well initially but Barrera persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Barrera looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barrera winds up and cracks Derman with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Barrera stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Derman to get to his feet.
Barrera tries a head kick but it misses.
Derman tries for a takedown but Barrera circles away easily

and Barrera counters by moving into the clinch.
Derman has Barrera pressed against the cage, preventing Barrera from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cedrick Barrera is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Barrera turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Barrera manages to end up in side control.
Derman struggling a bit here.
Barrera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barrera throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Derman works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Derman is trying to get back to full guard.
Jay Derman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barrera stalling.
Let's hope that Barrera has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cedrick Barrera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Barrera has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 25:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 25:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cedrick Barrera!