PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Barbosa (ranked 4244 p4p, 7122 weight class) and Maxwell Hollins (ranked 447 p4p, 573 weight class). Hollins comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Money Team kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Barbosa
vs
Hollins

180 cm
26
160
2 - 3 - 0

173 cm
19
163
3 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
KO power

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Arthur Barbosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Maxwell Hollins!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Santiago Holmes and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hollins blocks the body kick.
Barbosa connects with a right hand. Hollins shakes it off.
Barbosa throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A left lands for Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a sloppy head kick

so Hollins counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Barbosa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Barbosa has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Hollins has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbosa is trying to force a seperation but Hollins has the dominant position.
Hollins wants a takedown but no success here.

Barbosa breaks from the clinch.
Barbosa leaves Hollins with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hollins.
Arthur Barbosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxwell Hollins.
Barbosa misses with a low kick.
Barbosa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hollins feints the counter takedown.
Barbosa lands a right hook to the body.
Barbosa moves in looking to clinch but Hollins pushes him off.
Hollins will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hollins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barbosa.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hollins fails with a takedown attempt.
Barbosa connects with a jab.
Hollins misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Barbosa throws a big counter combination but Hollins scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Arthur Barbosa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Barbosa does no damage.
Nice body kick there by Barbosa.
Barbosa uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hollins has time to react.
Barbosa throws a head kick but Hollins moves out of range.
Hollins changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Barbosa lands with a hook. Hollins tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

Hollins fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Barbosa to the ground. Hollins is now in Barbosa's guard.
Hollins working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Barbosa wants to get back to his feet but Hollins is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hollins must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hollins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hollins won't allow Barbosa to get back to his feet.

Barbosa is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbosa is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Barbosa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barbosa displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Barbosa cracks Hollins with a right hand to the side of the head.

Hollins is rocked!
A head kick misses from Barbosa.
Hollins with the counter takedown but Barbosa avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arthur Barbosa dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Hollins looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Barbosa!
Barbosa is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hollins connects with a decent elbow.
Barbosa is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hollins asserts his dominance and retains side control.

Barbosa explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Hollins shoots and misses
and Barbosa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barbosa connects with a looping right hand.
Barbosa throws a combination that misses

and Hollins decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Barbosa's guard.

Barbosa has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Hollins has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barbosa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hollins backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Barbosa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hollins fails to land the takedown.
Hollins tries for a takedown but Barbosa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Arthur Barbosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxwell Hollins.
Barbosa tries a head kick but it misses.

Barbosa has Hollins up against the cage in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Barbosa.
Barbosa is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Barbosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hollins wants a takedown.
Barbosa effectively controlling the action here.
Barbosa prevents the takedown attempt.
Barbosa has had enough of the clinch but Hollins keeps him there for the moment.

Barbosa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Barbosa - that will leave a mark!
Hollins tries for a takedown but Barbosa circles away easily
and Barbosa counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Hollins badly! Barbosa follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Hollins out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Barbosa finished him against the cage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Arthur Barbosa!
Arthur Barbosa bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
In defeat, Maxwell Hollins stepped up to the mic, saying 'I dont really.... care many more fights to come out of me.....'.