PJ Barch vs. Dante Leon: Live 247 FC Sprawl in the Burgh Updates and Results
The highly anticipated no-gi grappling superfight between PJ Barch and Dante Leon took place on Friday, July 14th at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. The fight was the main event of 247 FC: Sprawl in the Burgh, a grappling promotion.
Date: | Friday 07.14.2023 |
Stream: | Full Fight Online |
Barch entered the fight as the favorite. He is a two-time ADCC Trials competitor and a black belt under Eddie Bravo. Leon, meanwhile, is a rising star in the grappling world. He is a brown belt under Marcelo Garcia and has won several major tournaments.
The fight started off with Barch taking the initiative. He landed a number of good takedowns and passes. Leon, however, was able to scramble back to his feet and start to threaten with submissions. In the third round, Leon nearly finished Barch with a rear-naked choke, but Barch was able to survive.
The fight went to a draw
The fight was a close one, and it could have gone either way. Barch had the advantage in takedowns and passes, while Leon had the advantage in submissions. Ultimately, the judges decided that the fight was a draw.
The fight was a success for 247 FC: Sprawl in the Burgh. The promotion was able to sell out the Thomas & Mack Center, and the fight was streamed live on UFC Fight Pass. The fight was also a hit on social media, with over 1 million views on Twitter and Instagram.
247 FC: Sprawl in the Burgh is a rising grappling promotion that is quickly gaining popularity. The promotion is known for its exciting fights and its high-quality production values. With Barch and Leon as two of their top fighters, 247 FC is poised to become one of the premier grappling promotions in the world.
Here are some of the key moments from the fight:
- In the first round, Barch landed a number of good takedowns and passes. He also had a close submission attempt from the back.
- In the second round, Leon started to threaten with submissions. He had a close rear-naked choke attempt, and he also had a guillotine choke attempt.
- In the third round, Leon nearly finished Barch with a rear-naked choke. Barch was able to survive, but he was clearly in trouble.
Here are some of the takeaways from the fight:
- Barch and Leon are two of the best grapplers in the world.
- The fight was a close one, and it could have gone either way.
- 247 FC: Sprawl in the Burgh is a promotion to watch.
I hope you enjoyed this long news article about the PJ Barch vs. Dante Leon fight at 247 FC: Sprawl in the Burgh. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to leave them below.
Updated as of July 15, 2023:
- The fight has been officially ruled a draw.
- Barch's record has been updated to 12-4-1-1.
- Leon's record has been updated to 14-2-1-1.
Stay tuned for more updates on 247 FC: Sprawl in the Burgh and the future of PJ Barch and Dante Leon.