PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Constantine Barca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick O Shae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Barca
vs
O Shae

188 cm
21
185 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

170 cm
26
190 lbs
13 - 3 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Constantine Barca!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rick O Shae !
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Barca looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for O Shae !

Barca wants to finish this one by submission but O Shae is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Barca.
Barca with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Barca misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
O Shae is desperately trying to improve his position but Barca has a good base and remains in mount.
Barca throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.

Barca is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But O Shae has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from O Shae !
O Shae trying to control the position from guard on top but Barca is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
O Shae is looking to pass into half guard but Barca pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Barca is in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barca looking to sit in guard and control but O Shae gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Barca trying to keep a closed guard but O Shae is proving a slippery customer.

O Shae drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Barca manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now O Shae has Barca in his guard.
O Shae is pulling down on Barca's head to control his posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Barca throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Barca will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
O Shae is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barca trying to control the position from guard on top but O Shae is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barca is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because O Shae is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
O Shae not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
O Shae is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Barca gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Barca is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. O Shae is defending well for now.
O Shae comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
O Shae stops a takedown attempt from Barca.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Shae creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

O Shae breaks the clinch.
O Shae throws a head kick that misses.
Barca tries to score a power double leg takedown but O Shae sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barca somewhat.
O Shae avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barca looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? O Shae is fending him off so far but Barca persists. Nope, O Shae circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Constantine Barca. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barca keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
O Shae displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Barca.
O Shae throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
O Shae throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
O Shae misses with a body kick.
Barca throws a solid leg kick but O Shae takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Barca.
O Shae cracks the inside of Barca's front leg.
O Shae tried to score with a low kick but Barca checks it.
O Shae throws a hook but Barca avoids it easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Barca checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
O Shae lands with a thumping leg kick.
Barca is looking to clinch but O Shae is avoiding it.

Barca moves into the clinch successfully.
Barca scores a nice knee to the body.
O Shae gets underhooks to prevent Barca's takedown attempt.
Barca drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Barca is trying to drag O Shae to the mat but O Shae just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rick O Shae will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

O Shae moves out of range of the strikes.
Barca swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barca misses with a head kick.
A leg kick checked by Barca.
Nice sprawl there from O Shae as Barca shoots in.
O Shae avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from O Shae . No joy for Barca on that attempt.
Barca shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with O Shae but O Shae pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Constantine Barca. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barca throws a lazy head kick
and O Shae counters with a thumping low kick.
Barca wants to clinch
and O Shae counters with a good low kick that Barca was not able to check.

That's one minute gone in the round.
O Shae throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Barca tries for a takedown but O Shae circles away easily
and O Shae counters with an outside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
O Shae scores with a leg kick.
O Shae uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barca.
Barca keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
O Shae tries to clinch up.
Barca shoots in for a double leg but O Shae sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
O Shae lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
O Shae moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
O Shae listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice inside leg kick there by O Shae . That's going to slow Barca down.
O Shae missing with a left hand there. Barca was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
O Shae swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barca has his takedown stuffed
and O Shae counters with a slapping leg kick.
O Shae buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Barca stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from O Shae .
O Shae throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
O Shae lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barca takes a kick to the side of the head.

It looks like Constantine Barca has been cut.
O Shae scores with a leg kick.

O Shae pushes Barca up against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barca avoids a wild elbow strike from O Shae .
O Shae is trying to maintain a safe position but Barca gets an underhook and turns O Shae into the cage.
Barca missing with knees to the body.
Barca fails to pull guard.
O Shae controlling the action here for a moment.
O Shae comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
O Shae throws an elbow but it's blocked.
O Shae on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Barca is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Barca changes levels and goes for a takedown here. O Shae fights it off and pushes away nicely.
O Shae tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A kick lands to the mid section there for O Shae .
Rick O Shae seems to be getting the better of the standup.
O Shae throws the kick towards the body but Barca avoids it.
O Shae smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barca tries for a takedown but O Shae circles away easily
and O Shae counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
O Shae lands with a thumping leg kick.
Barca moves out of range of the leg kick from O Shae .
A slapping leg kick lands for O Shae .
O Shae dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O Shae throws a front kick aimed at Barca's knee but Barca avoids it well.
O Shae misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head kick misses from O Shae .
O Shae cracks the inside of Barca's front leg.

O Shae lands a big head kick that sends Barca tumbling to the mat! O Shae takes a step backwards and waves Barca back to his feet - he wants the finish!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rick O Shae showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Constantine Barca's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Barca steps to the side to avoid the strikes from O Shae .
Barca shoots and misses
and O Shae counters with a slapping leg kick.
O Shae misses with a head kick.
O Shae misses with a body kick.
Barca wants to clinch but O Shae slips to the side
and O Shae counters with a good low kick that Barca was not able to check.
O Shae goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
O Shae swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
O Shae scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
O Shae keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
O Shae misses with a wild combination.
O Shae looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
O Shae has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barca gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and O Shae counters with a head kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Constantine Barca. That's going to take a lot out of him.
O Shae leaves Barca with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Barca closes the distance looking to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
O Shae misses with a body kick.
Barca shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and O Shae counters with an outside leg kick.
Barca chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before O Shae can pounce on him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barca avoids the head kick by O Shae .
The fight stays on the outside here - O Shae looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
O Shae looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A low kick from O Shae is predictable there

so Barca counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

O Shae working for a triangle but Barca defends it easily.
Barca won't allow O Shae to sweep him here.
Barca looking to sit in guard and control but O Shae gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Shae wants to control from the top but Barca keeps moving.

O Shae postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Barca is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of O Shae , into his guard.
Barca passes easily into side control. Nice work.
O Shae tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Barca lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear O Shae down.
Barca sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but O Shae is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Barca trying to control the action but O Shae is working from the bottom.
Barca tries to advance to mount but O Shae denies him.
Barca working the ground and pound but O Shae is defending the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Barca tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Barca is putting a hurting on O Shae here, landing some big shots from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rick O Shae really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Constantine Barca's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

O Shae tried to score with a low kick but Barca checks it.
Barca misses with a takedown attempt
and O Shae counters with a low kick, right behind Barca 's knee.
O Shae tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barca tries to clinch but O Shae moves out of range.
O Shae throws a front kick aimed at Barca's knee but Barca avoids it well.
Barca keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from O Shae .
O Shae displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Barca.
Barca closes the distance but O Shae moves to the side
and O Shae counters with a nice leg kick.
O Shae tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
O Shae thows a leg kick but Barca checks it

and Barca counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in O Shae 's guard now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

O Shae looking for a guillotine here but Barca defends easily.
O Shae keeping full guard, as Barca tries to pass.
Barca works over O Shae with some ground and pound from guard.
Barca wants to control from the top but O Shae keeps moving.

O Shae is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
O Shae utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Barca trying to control the position from guard on top but O Shae is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Barca drops back, looking for a kneebar! O Shae looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. O Shae looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from O Shae !

O Shae is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Barca knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
O Shae is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

O Shae thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barca sneaks back into half guard.
Barca is holding on to half guard well.
Barca is trying to maintain the position but O Shae is very close to passing his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
O Shae looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Barca is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
O Shae passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Barca!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Constantine Barca will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Constantine Barca's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

O Shae darts in trying to clinch

and Barca counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in O Shae 's guard now.
O Shae is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barca with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Barca drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barca jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Constantine Barca overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Barca is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! O Shae is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! O Shae has escaped and now he's on top!
Barca keeping moving, preventing O Shae from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barca seems keen to control O Shae 's posture.
O Shae looking to sit in guard and control but Barca gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
O Shae looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barca is one step ahead there.
O Shae has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
O Shae keeping moving, preventing Barca from controlling successfully.
Barca won't allow O Shae to sweep him here.
Constantine Barca has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rick O Shae is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Barca drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barca jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barca postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
O Shae has his hands on Barca's head, controlling the position.
Barca wants to control from the top but O Shae keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Barca avoids the head kick by O Shae .
O Shae scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Barca will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
O Shae throws and low kick but Barca moves out of range easily.
O Shae throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A good leg kick by O Shae .
O Shae leaves Barca with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
O Shae with a hook.

That's four 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.
O Shae tries to score with a low kick but Barca moves his leg out of the way.
O Shae thows a leg kick but Barca checks it

and Barca counters with a takedown into side control.
Barca working away.
O Shae tries to bench press Barca off him but Barca keeps the position.

Barca is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, O Shae has escaped the position, nice work there.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

Barca tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Barca has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Barca looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
O Shae sneaks back into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Constantine Barca showed his dominance in that final round.
I think O Shae has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 47:48
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 47:48
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rick O Shae ! Rick O Shae retains his middleweight title!