PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dallas Barrett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabrial Worthington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dallas Barrett could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Gabrial Worthington's chin.

Barrett
vs
Worthington

170 cm
18
193 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
20
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dallas Barrett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gabrial Worthington!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Joseph Jones and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Barrett decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Worthington looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barrett really is a fat lump.
Barrett trying to control from half guard but Worthington is working away.
Barrett thows a huge punch but Worthington dodges it nicely.
Barrett throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Barrett decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Barrett throws a predictable looking body shot

so Worthington counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Barrett is trying to control the position but Worthington postures up.
Worthington missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Worthington prevents Barrett from getting back to his feet.
Barrett has Worthington pulled in close to control his posture.
Barrett knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Worthington on the ground.

Worthington is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrett wants to stand but Worthington is controlling the position.
Barrett 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.
Worthington trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barrett on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Barrett tries to get out of the position.
Barrett wants to get back to his feet but Worthington is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Barrett manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Worthington manages to get himself to full guard.
Barrett might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Worthington looks gassed!
Worthington keeping full guard, as Barrett tries to pass.
Barrett wants to control from the top but Worthington keeps moving.

That's two 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.
Barrett wants to pass the guard but Worthington is keeping the position.

Worthington is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Barrett rolls with it to try and escape but Worthington cranks on the arm and Barrett is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gabrial Worthington!