PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Testfive TestFive (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Testfive TestFive has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

TestFive
vs
Allen

180 cm
25
185 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

185 cm
26
196 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Good chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

Amped Performance
RAGS of a RONIN

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Testfive TestFive!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Barry Allen!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jorge Garcia and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Allen drives through with a takedown into guard.

Allen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but TestFive manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Allen has TestFive in his guard.

We've been hearing good reports from TestFive's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Allen keeping moving, preventing TestFive from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Allen doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
TestFive looking to pass the guard.
TestFive not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
TestFive's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
TestFive loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
TestFive slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's one minute gone in the round.
TestFive working away.
Allen tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
TestFive controlling the position.
TestFive wants to control but Allen is keeping him busy.
Allen sneaks back into half guard.

TestFive seems to be working for a kimura but Allen defends the submission attempt.
TestFive content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
TestFive is trying to control the action in half guard but Allen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
TestFive is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Allen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Allen looking for submissions off his back.
Allen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Allen actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen wants to improve his position but TestFive is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
TestFive looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
TestFive trying to control the pace.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
TestFive trying to mount his opponent but Allen defends it.
Well, if TestFive is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Allen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
TestFive makes his way to full guard. A much better position for TestFive.
Allen cracks TestFive with a solid left hand.
Allen won't allow TestFive to sweep him here.

TestFive had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Allen defends it easily.
TestFive is controlling Allen's posture.
My spies in Bonsai Club MMA inform me that Allen has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Allen trying to control but TestFive is working from the bottom.
TestFive is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Barry Allen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Allen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Allen lands in his opponent's guard.
TestFive looking for a sweep. Not yet TestFive, not yet.
Allen postures up and lands a big shot to TestFive's brow.
TestFive looking to control.
TestFive wants to sweep here but Allen controlling him for the moment.
TestFive controls Allen momentarily but Allen frees himself.
Allen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen is working TestFive over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Allen passes TestFive's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Allen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's one minute gone in the round.

TestFive looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Allen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
TestFive throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

TestFive looking for submissions off his back.
TestFive has hold of Allen's hands but Allen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
TestFive is looking to improve his position.
Allen wants to pass to mount but TestFive is defending the position.
Barry Allen has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
TestFive moves into full guard.

Allen drops back looking for a leg! TestFive is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and TestFive manages to kick Allen off! Allen jumps back into TestFive's guard.
TestFive controlling Allen's posture.
Allen postures up.
Allen being controlled here momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

TestFive looking for a guillotine here but Allen defends easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Allen landing with the ground and pound.
Allen trying to control but TestFive is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
TestFive looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Allen 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.
TestFive controlling Allen's posture.

Allen 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Allen trying to control the position from guard on top but TestFive is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
TestFive is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Barry Allen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Allen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. TestFive was covering up waiting for the punch and Allen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Allen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. TestFive swivels though and keeps the full guard.
TestFive looking for a sweep. Not yet TestFive, not yet.
TestFive wants to stand but Allen is controlling the position.

TestFive working for a triangle but Allen defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen with a nice head shot there.
Allen stopping the sweep attempt from TestFive.
Allen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Allen wants to control from the top but TestFive keeps moving.
Allen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of TestFive's head.
Allen trying to control but TestFive is working from the bottom.
TestFive throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

Allen got a little sloppy there for a moment and TestFive has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Allen has managed to get both his arms back between TestFive's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Allen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of TestFive's head.
Allen slips nicely into half guard.
Allen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but TestFive does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
TestFive is looking for a sweep. Allen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Allen drops an elbow to the side of TestFive's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Allen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. TestFive doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Allen.

Allen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. TestFive doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Allen.
Allen prevents TestFive from improving his position.

Allen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
TestFive is trying to get back to full guard.
TestFive regains full guard. Nicely done.
Allen being controlled here momentarily.
Allen cracks TestFive with a solid left hand.
TestFive is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Allen working some strikes from top position.
TestFive 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Allen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Allen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Allen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
TestFive tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Allen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of TestFive's head.
TestFive working a defensive guard here.
Allen is in close to TestFive's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Allen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Allen drops back looking for a leg! TestFive is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and TestFive manages to kick Allen off! Allen jumps back into TestFive's guard.
Allen postures up and lands a big shot to TestFive's brow.
Testfive TestFive has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

TestFive escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Allen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Barry Allen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Allen 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barry Allen!