PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kogata Munoz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Barbosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hector Barbosa has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Munoz
vs
Barbosa

175 cm
27
160 lbs
13 - 2 - 1

165 cm
26
144 lbs
13 - 5 - 0

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kogata Munoz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hector Barbosa!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksandr Martynov and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbosa scores with the left hand. Munoz knows he should have avoided that one.
Barbosa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

Munoz looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Munoz trying to control but Barbosa is working from the bottom.
Barbosa pulls Munoz in close to prevent any damage.
Barbosa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Munoz wants to control from the top but Barbosa keeps moving.
Munoz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

We're going to have a standup here because Kogata Munoz wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Munoz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Munoz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbosa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Munoz manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Munoz misses the target.
Barbosa lands with a kick to the ribs.
Barbosa blocks a jab.
Barbosa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Munoz under the eye.
Nice straight punches there by Munoz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Munoz.
Munoz slips under a jab.
A clash of legs there as Barbosa blocks the low kick.

Munoz manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Barbosa on his heels. He'll look to pass Barbosa's guard now, I'm sure.
Barbosa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Munoz's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barbosa makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbosa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Barbosa landing with the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Munoz is on top in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munoz won't allow Barbosa to sweep him here.
Munoz is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Dark Horse MMA Academy that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Munoz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Barbosa lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Munoz!
Munoz's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barbosa throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Munoz regains half guard.

Barbosa is looking for a kimura but Munoz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barbosa to get the leverage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Barbosa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Munoz defends it well.
Barbosa lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Barbosa is trying to work for a kimura but Munoz is defending well.
Munoz wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barbosa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Barbosa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Barbosa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Barbosa looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Munoz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Munoz looks like he's trying to stand up.
Barbosa thows a huge punch but Munoz dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hector Barbosa dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Munoz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Barbosa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Munoz somewhat.
A clash of legs there as Munoz blocks the low kick.
Barbosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Munoz.
A good leg kick by Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a chopping leg kick but Munoz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Munoz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barbosa as he avoids it easily.
Munoz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kogata Munoz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Munoz scores with a jab. Barbosa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Munoz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Barbosa is looking to slow Munoz down with leg kicks.

Barbosa shoots in and gets a takedown into Munoz's guard.
Barbosa wants to control from the top but Munoz keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Barbosa working his ground and pound in the gym.
Barbosa pushing down on Munoz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Barbosa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Barbosa is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Barbosa scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Munoz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barbosa working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Barbosa drops an elbow to the side of Munoz's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbosa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Barbosa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Munoz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Barbosa scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Munoz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barbosa.
Munoz is pressing down on Barbosa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Munoz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barbosa.
Barbosa is looking to work some ground and pound but Munoz has wrist control.
Barbosa throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Munoz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Munoz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Barbosa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Munoz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Barbosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Munoz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa wants to pass the guard but Munoz is keeping the position.
Barbosa wants to control from the top but Munoz keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Barbosa won't allow Munoz to sweep him here.
Munoz keeping moving, preventing Barbosa from controlling successfully.
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. Hector Barbosa was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Munoz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barbosa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

Barbosa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hector Barbosa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Munoz shoots for a takedown but Barbosa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Barbosa feints and then cracks Munoz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Munoz down.
Good leg kick by Barbosa there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Barbosa tries a head kick but it misses.
Barbosa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Munoz.
Munoz shoots for a double leg takedown but Barbosa sprawls well. He's pushed Munoz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A good leg kick by Barbosa.
Barbosa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barbosa. That's going to slow Munoz down.
Barbosa throws a head kick that half lands.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Barbosa, right into the meat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Munoz.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kogata Munoz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Munoz tries to sprawl but Barbosa drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Barbosa.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Barbosa. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa thows a huge punch but Munoz dodges it nicely.
Barbosa with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Barbosa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Munoz defending well though.
Munoz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barbosa.

Barbosa is looking for a kimura but Munoz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barbosa to get the leverage.

Barbosa is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Munoz still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Munoz has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Barbosa gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hector Barbosa has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munoz slows the pace down in half guard.
Barbosa is looking for a sweep. Munoz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barbosa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Barbosa wants to improve his position but Munoz is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa keeps trying to improve his position.
Barbosa gets full guard.
Barbosa keeping moving, preventing Munoz from controlling successfully.
Munoz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Kogata Munoz just wasn't active enough.
Munoz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Munoz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Barbosa moves out of range as Munoz throws a body kick.
Barbosa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

Munoz shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Barbosa is trying to defend but Munoz finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Barbosa is looking to control Munoz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barbosa avoid being mounted?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munoz working the head and body with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Munoz is trying to control. Barbosa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Barbosa keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Munoz is trying to control the action in half guard but Barbosa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barbosa is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hector Barbosa really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Barbosa has a takedown stuffed.
Barbosa misses the shot to the body.
Barbosa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Munoz manages to avoid it.
Munoz scores with a jab to the jaw.
Munoz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barbosa's hands.
Munoz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Barbosa but Barbosa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Barbosa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

Barbosa throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Munoz tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Barbosa is in Munoz's guard.
Munoz pulls Barbosa in close to his closed guard and prevents Barbosa from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Munoz manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Barbosa wants to control but Munoz is having none of it.
Munoz lands a nice shot to the head.
Barbosa tries to lock up and control but Munoz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Munoz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Barbosa is looking to escape.
Barbosa wants to hold on but Munoz pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa regains half guard.
Munoz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barbosa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Barbosa keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Munoz wants to take a breather but Barbosa is having none of it.
Munoz throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Barbosa to regain full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa is trying to keep Munoz in close.
Barbosa throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Munoz is in close to Barbosa's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Munoz trying to control the position from guard on top but Barbosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barbosa 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.
Munoz pushing down on Barbosa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Barbosa tries to get to full guard but Munoz has control of the leg.
Barbosa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Barbosa.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munoz wants to control from the top but Barbosa keeps moving.
Munoz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Barbosa's guard.
Barbosa is trying to control but can't.
Munoz is looking to take a break and control but Barbosa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barbosa is trying to get back to full guard.
Munoz trying to control the action but Barbosa is working from the bottom.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Munoz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kogata Munoz had his way with Hector Barbosa in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Munoz dives in and grabs Barbosa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Barbosa pushes down on Munoz's head and hops out.
Barbosa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barbosa misses with a hook. Munoz ducked under it nicely.
Barbosa fails with a takedown attempt.
Munoz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Munoz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A good leg kick by Barbosa.
Hector Barbosa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slow jab from Barbosa misses its intended target.
Munoz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Munoz shoots in but no luck this time.
Munoz tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
An inside leg kick lands from Barbosa.
Munoz checks a low kick from Barbosa.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barbosa.
Barbosa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Munoz.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kogata Munoz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Munoz darts in looking for a takedown but Barbosa gets double underhooks and turns Munoz into the cage.
Munoz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Barbosa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Barbosa lands a knee to the body.
Barbosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Munoz has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Barbosa after a bit of a struggle.
Barbosa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Munoz backwards.
Barbosa controlling the action here for a moment.
Munoz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Barbosa gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Barbosa is fighting off a takedown attempt but Munoz is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Barbosa to the mat. Barbosa regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Barbosa controls Munoz momentarily but Munoz frees himself.
Barbosa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Munoz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barbosa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Munoz trying to move into half guard but instead Barbosa has managed to sweep!
Barbosa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Munoz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa throws a strike but Munoz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Barbosa lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Munoz!
Munoz is looking to improve his position but Barbosa isn't that keen on the idea.
Munoz avoids a series of strikes thrown by Barbosa.
Kogata Munoz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barbosa throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Barbosa looking to finish with strikes here!
Hector Barbosa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Barbosa unloading with bombs!
Munoz taking shots to the head.
Munoz is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barbosa is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbosa landing strikes from the mount and Munoz is in trouble!

And that's the end of the fight!
Hector Barbosa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Barbosa has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 46:49
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 46:49
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hector Barbosa!
Hector Barbosa is the new lightweight champion!
A victorious Hector Barbosa thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.