PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Dos Rios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Camel Bark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Dos Rios
vs
Bark

180 cm
23
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
20
225 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gabriel Dos Rios !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Camel Bark!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dos Rios moves into range and clinches up with Bark.
Bark tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dos Rios smiles and moves away.
Dos Rios will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bark stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bark wants it to stay on the feet.

Dos Rios has closed the distance and engaged Bark in a clinch.

Dos Rios breaks the clinch.
Dos Rios fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Dos Rios . That's going to take a lot out of him.

Dos Rios drives through and clinches with Bark against the cage.
Dos Rios lands with a short shot to the head.

It looks like Camel Bark has been cut.
Dos Rios is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bark gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dos Rios scores with a nice hook to the head.

Dos Rios breaks from the clinch.
Camel Bark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bark fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dos Rios really is a fat lump.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dos Rios shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bark but Bark pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bark throws a combination that misses
and Dos Rios counters with a one-two to the body.
Bark throws a head kick but Dos Rios moves out of range.
Bark connects with the punch.
Bark throws a series of strikes that have Dos Rios backpedaling.
Bark shoots in and drives through. Dos Rios sprawls well.
Dos Rios fails with a takedown attempt.
Bark leaves Dos Rios with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dos Rios is breathing heavily.
Bark fails with a takedown attempt.
Bark throws a right hand that Dos Rios ducks under and follows up with a left that Dos Rios also avoids with ease.
Dos Rios looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dos Rios misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dos Rios is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bark.
Bark lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

Bark closes the distance and clinches.
Bark wants to get back to striking at distance but Dos Rios won't allow it.
Dos Rios prevents Bark from breaking the clinch.
Dos Rios keeps control of Bark as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bark wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dos Rios has him pressed against the cage.
Dos Rios prevents Bark from breaking the clinch.
Bark is trying to break the clinch but Dos Rios is controlling him.
Bark with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dos Rios putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bark in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dos Rios breaks from the clinch.
A combination from Bark does no damage.
Bark defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dos Rios .
Dos Rios shoots for a takedown but Bark saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bark looks for a takedown but Dos Rios sprawls well.
A head kick misses from Bark.
Dos Rios tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bark swivels and escapes.
Bark is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dos Rios throws a right hand that Bark ducks under and follows up with a left that Bark also avoids with ease.
Bark moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bark wants to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Rios pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Bark clinches up against the cage.
Bark has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dos Rios keeps control of Bark as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bark is trying to force a seperation but Dos Rios has the dominant position.
Dos Rios is trying to pull guard but Bark turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bark misses with a knee strike.
Bark has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dos Rios putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bark in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Bark's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Dos Rios pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Camel Bark dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Camel Bark's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Dos Rios avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dos Rios lands a head kick. Bark smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dos Rios avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bark tries to clinch up but Dos Rios circles away and keeps his distance.
Camel Bark seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bark shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dos Rios but Dos Rios pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bark throws a right and a left that Dos Rios avoids nicely.
Bark throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No luck for Dos Rios with that takedown attempt.

Dos Rios moves into range and clinches up with Bark.

Dos Rios breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bark misses with a double jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bark has closed the distance and engaged Dos Rios in a clinch.
Dos Rios drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Dos Rios breaks the clinch.

Dos Rios has managed to clinch.
Dos Rios tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Dos Rios . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bark looking to throw knees to the head but Dos Rios is blocking nicely.
Dos Rios lands a good knee to the midsection. Bark won't want to take too many of those.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dos Rios - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dos Rios is trying to pull guard but Bark turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bark trying to control the position but instead, Dos Rios has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bark into the cage.

Dos Rios 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bark tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dos Rios counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dos Rios lands with a good body shot.
Dos Rios looks to land a combination. Bark sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
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!
Bark goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A clash of legs there as Dos Rios blocks the low kick.
Bark throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dos Rios is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bark.
Bark misses with a two punch combination.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bark defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dos Rios .
Bark stalks Dos Rios and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dos Rios 's face. Dos Rios staggers backwards, shaken.
Bark stuffs the takedown attempt from Dos Rios . Dos Rios gets slowly back to his feet.
Gabriel Dos Rios is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Rios closes the distance and clinches up with Bark, looking for a takedown. Dos Rios pushes Bark against the cage but Bark circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bark will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bark looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Dos Rios clinches up with Bark and pushes him back against the cage.
Come on Dos Rios - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dos Rios is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bark throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dos Rios blocks it with crossed arms.
Dos Rios taking a breather.
Dos Rios is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bark is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Bark's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bark wants to get back to striking at distance but Dos Rios won't allow it.

Dos Rios breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bark throws a right and a left that Dos Rios avoids nicely.
Dos Rios shoots in but Bark avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bark tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dos Rios swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dos Rios is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bark.
Dos Rios scores with a one two! Bark had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bark throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bark circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bark tries to clinch but Dos Rios moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Dos Rios dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Camel Bark's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Dos Rios closes the distance and clinches up with Bark, looking for a takedown. Dos Rios pushes Bark against the cage but Bark circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bark connects with a single shot there.
Dos Rios keeps the fight on the outside.
Bark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No joy there for Bark, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bark tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dos Rios fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bark avoids it really well and circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Bark. Those never looked like landing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bark throws a sloppy head kick and Dos Rios moves out of range easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dos Rios .
Dos Rios dodges the punch combination from Bark.

Dos Rios gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Rios tries to pull guard but Bark won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Dos Rios . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bark tries to pull guard but Dos Rios forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dos Rios with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dos Rios tries to pull guard but Bark forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bark wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dos Rios has him pressed against the cage.
Dos Rios dodges an elbow strike from Bark.
Bark can't break the clinch.
Dos Rios controlling the action here for a moment.
Bark is trying to force a seperation but Dos Rios has the dominant position.
A frustrated look appears on Bark's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dos Rios manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bark wants to pass the guard but Dos Rios is keeping the position.
Bark controlling from the top position.
Dos Rios is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bark is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Dos Rios looking for a guillotine here but Bark defends easily.
Bark wants to control from the top but Dos Rios keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Camel Bark wasn't active enough on the ground.
Dos Rios dives in and grabs Bark's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bark pushes down on Dos Rios 's head and hops out.
Bark is looking to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Bark.

Bark gets a clinch.
Dos Rios 's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

Dos Rios breaks from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Bark. Those never looked like landing.
Bark throws a right hand that Dos Rios ducks under and follows up with a left that Dos Rios also avoids with ease.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dos Rios looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bark fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dos Rios is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bark sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bark swinging wildly here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bark looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dos Rios throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bark fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

And that's the end of the fight!
Camel Bark comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bark 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Camel Bark!