PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ephraim Baraka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Omar Dzczaskz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baraka comes to the cage accompanied by Loyal - Chris Brown Ft Lil Wayne & Tyga. Omar Dzczaskz has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ephraim Baraka's chin.

Baraka
vs
Dzczaskz

183 cm
30
184 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

190 cm
44
159 lbs
57 - 25 - 1

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Sin City Allstars

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ephraim Baraka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 57 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Omar Dzczaskz!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baraka loads up on a big right hand but Dzczaskz slips the punch.
Baraka throws a body punch but Dzczaskz moves out of range.
Baraka shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Baraka closes the distance and clinches up with Dzczaskz, looking for a takedown. Baraka pushes Dzczaskz against the cage but Dzczaskz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Baraka shoots for a takedown but Dzczaskz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ephraim Baraka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dzczaskz stuffs the takedown.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dzczaskz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

It looks like Ephraim Baraka has been cut.
Baraka seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Dzczaskz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Baraka.
Dzczaskz throws a leg kick but Baraka sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dzczaskz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

Baraka closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Baraka lands in his opponent's guard.
Dzczaskz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Baraka passes Dzczaskz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dzczaskz gets back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baraka looking to pass the guard.
Baraka prevents Dzczaskz from getting back to his feet.
Baraka postures up in Dzczaskz's guard and throws a big left but Dzczaskz blocks it.
Baraka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dzczaskz wants to stand but Baraka is controlling the position.
Dzczaskz keeping moving, preventing Baraka from controlling successfully.
Baraka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dzczaskz is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Baraka sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baraka tries to free his leg and advance position but Dzczaskz is retaining full guard.
Dzczaskz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Baraka shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dzczaskz as he avoids it easily.
Baraka fails with the takedown.
Baraka tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dzczaskz defends well and Baraka ends up having to push Dzczaskz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Baraka has a takedown stuffed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dzczaskz. Baraka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Omar Dzczaskz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dzczaskz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dzczaskz wants it to stay on the feet.
No luck for Baraka with that takedown attempt.
Baraka fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Baraka walks into a stiff left hand from Dzczaskz.
Baraka takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dzczaskz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dzczaskz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Baraka's calf.
Baraka dives in for a single leg takedown but Dzczaskz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Baraka changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dzczaskz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Baraka is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dzczaskz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dzczaskz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baraka working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Baraka prevents Dzczaskz from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Baraka goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Dzczaskz has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Baraka but great work by Dzczaskz.
Baraka tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dzczaskz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Baraka wants to control but Dzczaskz postures up.
Baraka 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.

Omar Dzczaskz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ephraim Baraka's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Baraka drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Baraka is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dzczaskz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Baraka controls the position from side control.
Ephraim Baraka overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Baraka is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dzczaskz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Baraka working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Baraka is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dzczaskz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Baraka swings around for an armbar but Dzczaskz sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Baraka's guard.
Baraka tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dzczaskz would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Dzczaskz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Dzczaskz. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dzczaskz won't allow Baraka to sweep him here.
Dzczaskz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Dzczaskz stands up and waves to Baraka to follow him.
Baraka shoots in for a takedown but Dzczaskz shows good takedown defense.
Dzczaskz misses with a low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Baraka checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
No luck for Baraka with that takedown attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dzczaskz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Baraka throws an overhand right that lands on Dzczaskz's shoulder, as Dzczaskz tries to avoid the shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Baraka.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ephraim Baraka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baraka looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dzczaskz is fending him off so far but Baraka persists. Nope, Dzczaskz circles away and we're back to standing.
Good standup being displayed there by Dzczaskz as he connects with a hook.
Dzczaskz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dzczaskz throws a right hand that Baraka ducks under and follows up with a left that Baraka also avoids with ease.
Ephraim Baraka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A shot to the liver by Dzczaskz. Beautiful body shot.
Jab by Dzczaskz.
Baraka takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dzczaskz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Baraka has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dzczaskz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Baraka connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dzczaskz momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baraka closes the distance and clinches up with Dzczaskz, looking for a takedown. Baraka pushes Dzczaskz against the cage but Dzczaskz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dzczaskz lands a right hook to the body.
Baraka on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Baraka shoots in looking for a takedown but Dzczaskz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Baraka's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Baraka blocks the body kick.
Dzczaskz is looking to slow Baraka down with leg kicks.
Baraka tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dzczaskz scores with a punch to the head.
Baraka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dzczaskz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dzczaskz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Baraka tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dzczaskz swivels and escapes.
Dzczaskz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Omar Dzczaskz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ephraim Baraka's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Dzczaskz leaves Baraka with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dzczaskz only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dzczaskz throws a chopping leg kick but Baraka manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Baraka tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dzczaskz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Baraka somewhat.
Baraka shoots in for a takedown but Dzczaskz shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ephraim Baraka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dzczaskz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dzczaskz leaves Baraka with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Omar Dzczaskz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dzczaskz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dzczaskz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Baraka darts in looking for a takedown but Dzczaskz gets double underhooks and turns Baraka into the cage.
Dzczaskz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Baraka.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dzczaskz tries to land a leg kick but Baraka saw it coming and moves away.
Baraka fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dzczaskz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dzczaskz connects with a right hand. Baraka shakes it off.
Baraka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dzczaskz.
Baraka will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dzczaskz avoids the body shot from Baraka.
Dzczaskz is looking to slow Baraka down with leg kicks.
Baraka shoots for a double leg takedown but Dzczaskz sprawls well. He's pushed Baraka's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dzczaskz cracks Baraka with a good jab.

Baraka is rocked!
Dzczaskz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Oh Baraka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dzczaskz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Baraka gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Baraka tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Dzczaskz is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Baraka buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Baraka!! Baraka is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Dzczaskz throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Omar Dzczaskz!
A relieved looking Omar Dzczaskz thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.