PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Psycho Power Ranger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Baroa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Power Ranger comes to the cage accompanied by Bodies- Drowning Pool. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Power Ranger
vs
Baroa

178 cm
20
183 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

176 cm
21
174 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Psycho Power Ranger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Baroa!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Power Ranger throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Baroa tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Power Ranger is in Baroa's guard.
Baroa keeping moving, preventing Power Ranger from controlling successfully.
Baroa working a defensive guard here.
Power Ranger throws an elbow that misses. Baroa uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Power Ranger's guard. Nice move by Baroa!

Power Ranger had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Baroa defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baroa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Power Ranger's guard.
Baroa is looking to take a break and control but Power Ranger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Power Ranger tries to roll over but Baroa keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Power Ranger looking for submissions off his back.

Power Ranger is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Baroa pulls his head out easily.
Power Ranger gets back to full guard.
Power Ranger on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Power Ranger tries to get out of the position.
Power Ranger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Baroa is one step ahead there.

Baroa stands up and waves to Power Ranger to follow him.

Power Ranger scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baroa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Baroa manages to get back to half guard.
Baroa trying to control from the bottom.
Baroa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Power Ranger.
Baroa is trying to stand.
Baroa is looking for a sweep. Power Ranger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power Ranger sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Power Ranger 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.

Power Ranger is trying to work for a kimura but Baroa is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Baroa tries to roll over but Power Ranger keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Power Ranger in particular looking to stall.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baroa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Psycho Power Ranger dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Power Ranger drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Baroa tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Baroa is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Baroa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Baroa is trying to escape the position but Power Ranger is controlling the position.
Power Ranger is chipping away with strikes.
What's Baroa going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Power Ranger seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Baroa struggling a bit here.
Baroa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Power Ranger landing strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Power Ranger wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Baroa, who protects the arm well.
Baroa is trying to control Power Ranger's posture but Power Ranger avoids it.
Power Ranger creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Baroa sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Power Ranger working the ground and pound.
Sloppy strikes there by Power Ranger.
Baroa tries to buck Power Ranger off but Power Ranger is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power Ranger in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Baroa is looking for a sweep.
Baroa is trying to control Power Ranger's posture but Power Ranger avoids it.
Power Ranger scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Baroa to see if he's OK.
Baroa is trying to escape the position but Power Ranger is controlling the position.
Power Ranger connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Baroa some visible discomfort.
Power Ranger working the ground and pound from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power Ranger landing a few strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baroa tries to improve position but can't.
Power Ranger working the body and head with strikes.
Baroa struggling a bit here.
Power Ranger in side control lands a decent elbow.

Power Ranger working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Power Ranger in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Psycho Power Ranger dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Power Ranger shoots in and gets a takedown into Baroa's guard.
Power Ranger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Power Ranger looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Power Ranger looking to pass the guard.
Baroa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Power Ranger manages to get himself to full guard.
Power Ranger wants to hit a switch here but Baroa passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Power Ranger there!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Power Ranger wants to hold on but Baroa pushes him away.
Baroa misses with a head shot.
Baroa throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Power Ranger tries to lock up and control but Baroa gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Baroa prevents Power Ranger from getting the reversal.

Baroa looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Power Ranger is desperately trying to improve his position but Baroa has a good base and remains in mount.
Power Ranger is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Power Ranger is wriggling around trying to escape.
Power Ranger tries to hold on but Baroa pushes him away.
Psycho Power Ranger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Psycho Power Ranger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power Ranger sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Power Ranger is looking for a sweep. Baroa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Baroa wants to stand up but Power Ranger is controlling the position.
Power Ranger regains full guard. Nicely done.
Baroa trying to control the position from guard on top but Power Ranger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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!
Power Ranger pulls Baroa in close to prevent any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

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

Power Ranger shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Baroa is looking to get back to is feet but Power Ranger passes into side control.
The referee asks Power Ranger politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Power Ranger prefers to stall for the moment though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baroa is trying to get back to his feet.
Baroa is being controlled here.
Power Ranger seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Baroa for as long as he can get away with.
Baroa can't do much from the bottom here.
Jose Baroa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Psycho Power Ranger just wasn't active enough.

Power Ranger drives through with a takedown into guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Psycho Power Ranger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Power Ranger 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Psycho Power Ranger!
In his post fight interview, Psycho Power Ranger started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.