PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Colby Sparrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Narvith Barcarse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Narvith Barcarse is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Sparrow
vs
Narvith Barcarse

180 cm
25
240 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
230 lbs
1 - 2 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Colby Sparrow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, John Narvith Barcarse!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sparrow slaps away a takedown attempt from Barcarse, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sparrow fails to land the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sparrow is defended easily by Barcarse.
Barcarse with a lazy takedown attempt

and Sparrow counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sparrow with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sparrow has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sparrow accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sparrow tries to free his leg and advance position but Barcarse is retaining full guard.

Sparrow drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sparrow jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sparrow is pushing down on Barcarse's leg trying to pass to half guard. Barcarse is fighting to maintain full guard but Sparrow has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barcarse pushes Sparrow off looking to stand but Sparrow dives back in and keeps control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Barcarse can do anything to dispel that myth.
Barcarse blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sparrow.
Sparrow throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Barcarse really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sparrow. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

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

Barcarse shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barcarse is thwarting Sparrow's attempts to control the position.
Sparrow regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Barcarse.
Barcarse throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barcarse is looking to work some ground and pound but Sparrow has wrist control.
Barcarse throws and elbow that misses. Sparrow uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Barcarse's guard. Nice move by Sparrow!
Barcarse working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sparrow.
Sparrow slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sparrow seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Barcarse for as long as he can get away with.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparrow stands up over Barcarse, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sparrow looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sparrow postures up in Barcarse's guard and throws a big left but Barcarse blocks it.

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.
Sparrow trying to control the position from guard on top but Barcarse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Sparrow 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.
Barcarse keeping full guard, as Sparrow tries to pass.
Sparrow is breathing heavily.
Barcarse is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sparrow is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Colby Sparrow dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Barcarse fails with the takedown
and Sparrow counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Barcarse shoots and misses

and Sparrow counters with a single leg into guard. Barcarse didn't expect that.

Barcarse is working an open guard so Sparrow takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Barcarse closes the distance but Sparrow moves to the side
and Sparrow connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barcarse looks to clinch

and Sparrow counters with a shoot takedown. Barcarse fights it but they end up in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sparrow postures up in Barcarse's guard and throws a big left but Barcarse blocks it.
Sparrow looking to sit in guard and control but Barcarse gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Barcarse is breathing heavily.
Sparrow is trying to control the position but Barcarse postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barcarse missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barcarse accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sparrow working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barcarse.
Sparrow wants to stand up but Barcarse is controlling him.
Barcarse missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Barcarse with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sparrow counters with a series of strikes. Barcarse will be more careful next time no doubt.
Colby Sparrow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Narvith Barcarse.
Sparrow shoots in and drives through. Barcarse sprawls well.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sparrow.
Barcarse doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Sparrow counters by moving into the clinch.

Sparrow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sparrow looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sparrow scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sparrow.

Sparrow closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Sparrow seems to be looking for submissions.

Sparrow stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Barcarse misses with a takedown attempt

and Sparrow counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sparrow pushing down on Barcarse's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Barcarse is trying to stand up here but Sparrow is controlling him well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparrow scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sparrow thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Barcarse's head.
Barcarse is refusing to be controlled, as Sparrow sits in half guard.
Sparrow throwing shots but Barcarse is blocking nicely.
Sparrow tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Barcarse.
Sparrow missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Barcarse keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Barcarse shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Sparrow moves into the clinch.
Barcarse misses with some punches.
Sparrow goes for a takedown in the clinch but Barcarse prevents it.
A short right from Barcarse on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barcarse is trying to drag Sparrow to the mat but Sparrow just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Barcarse has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sparrow avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Colby Sparrow dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Barcarse with a lazy takedown attempt

and Sparrow counters with a shoot takedown. Barcarse fights it but they end up in guard.

Sparrow stands and steps away. Barcarse gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Barcarse shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sparrow counters with a nice uppercut.

Sparrow feints and as Barcarse raises his hands in defense, Sparrow changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Sparrow drops back looking for a leg! Barcarse is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Barcarse manages to kick Sparrow off! Sparrow jumps back into Barcarse's guard.
Sparrow loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barcarse keeping full guard, as Sparrow tries to pass.
Sparrow with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sparrow trying to control the position from guard on top but Barcarse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparrow loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sparrow with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barcarse avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Barcarse has his takedown stuffed

and Sparrow counters by moving into the clinch.
Colby Sparrow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Narvith Barcarse.
Sparrow has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Barcarse is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Barcarse lands a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Barcarse.

Sparrow turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Sparrow wants to control but Barcarse is keeping him busy.
Colby Sparrow is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Sparrow is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Barcarse has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparrow wants to control but Barcarse is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Barcarse is trying to buck Sparrow off.
Sparrow moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Colby Sparrow showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sparrow has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colby Sparrow!