PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Juan Barrantes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Gillean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kyle Gillean is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Barrantes
vs
Gillean

173 cm
20
139 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

160 cm
18
145 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

GREEN!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Juan Barrantes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kyle Gillean!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shirou Masuda and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gillean rushes Barrantes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Gillean jumps into guard, dragging Barrantes to the mat.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Barrantes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barrantes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gillean looking to control.

Barrantes drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gillean looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gillean looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gillean!
Gillean trying to control the position but Barrantes is working away.
Barrantes looks to move to half guard but instead Gillean has passed into mount! Damn!
Gillean wants to control the pace but Barrantes is squirming around nicely.
Barrantes tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gillean controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barrantes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gillean can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Barrantes is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barrantes bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Gillean looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Barrantes stopping the sweep attempt from Gillean.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Kyle Gillean wasn't active enough on the ground.

Gillean has closed the distance and engaged Barrantes in a clinch.

Gillean has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Barrantes uses from the top position.
Barrantes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Barrantes drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gillean dives on top into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gillean stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barrantes swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Barrantes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gillean can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gillean pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barrantes is keeping the position for now.
Gillean trying to control the position from guard on top but Barrantes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gillean controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Barrantes has his foot on Gillean's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gillean works his way back into a safe position though.
Barrantes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gillean trying to control but Barrantes is working from the bottom.
Gillean tries to free his leg and advance position but Barrantes is retaining full guard.

Barrantes working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Gillean has passed into half guard!
Gillean seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barrantes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gillean wants to pass the guard but Barrantes is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Gillean dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Barrantes closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Barrantes lands in his opponent's guard.
Gillean is controlling Barrantes's posture.
Barrantes is pushing down on Gillean's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gillean is fighting to maintain full guard but Barrantes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gillean is trying to get back to full guard.
Gillean trying to hold on to Barrantes's head to control him but Barrantes postures up.

Barrantes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gillean defends it well.
Gillean slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gillean 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.
Gillean has Barrantes pulled in close to control his posture.

Barrantes has gone for a leg lock! Gillean slips out almost immediately though and dives into Barrantes's guard.
Gillean wants to pass the guard but Barrantes is keeping the position.
Barrantes keeping moving, preventing Gillean from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Barrantes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gillean is aware though and is defending well.

Barrantes looking for a guillotine here but Gillean defends easily.
Gillean trying to control the position from guard on top but Barrantes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gillean passes Barrantes's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Barrantes is in trouble now - Gillean has advanced to mount!
Barrantes can't escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyle Gillean has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gillean is looking to work his way around to Barrantes's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Barrantes is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gillean takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

Gillean working for a submission but Barrantes is keeping him at bay.
Barrantes is trying to reverse the position but instead Gillean has taken his back - oops!
Barrantes is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Barrantes is working hard here to advance position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gillean trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Good control from Gillean.
Gillean trying to control.

Gillean is looking for the choke from the back position but Barrantes is controlling his hands well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barrantes is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Gillean wants to control the position but Barrantes frees himself and scrambles - Gillean manages to regain control in side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barrantes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kyle Gillean 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Gillean shoots in and bounces Barrantes off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Barrantes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Barrantes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gillean doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gillean manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gillean forces his way into half guard.
Barrantes wants to improve his position but Gillean is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gillean is looking to take a break and control but Barrantes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Barrantes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Barrantes looking for submissions off his back.

Barrantes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barrantes is refusing to be controlled, as Gillean sits in half guard.
Juan Barrantes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gillean seems to be working for a kimura but Barrantes defends the submission attempt.
Gillean frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Barrantes is looking to get to half guard.
Gillean takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gillean is looking for a choke. Barrantes gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Barrantes manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.

Barrantes postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gillean is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Barrantes, into his guard.

Barrantes looking for a guillotine here but Gillean defends easily.
Barrantes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barrantes, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barrantes keeping moving, preventing Gillean from controlling successfully.

Barrantes looking for subs off his back but Gillean has passed one foot through into half guard.

Barrantes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barrantes is staying active underneath Gillean, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kyle Gillean.
Well Gillean 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Gillean!