PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jack Ovaltrades (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renan Barao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Renan Barao has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ovaltrades
vs
Barao

155 cm
39
147 lbs
25 - 17 - 0

170 cm
29
150 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid Muay Thai
Very quick

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

KAISER

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Ovaltrades!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Renan Barao!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Barao moves into the clinch.
Ovaltrades working hard to break the clinch.
Ovaltrades trying to land knees to the body.
Ovaltrades is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ovaltrades has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Barao after a bit of a struggle.
Barao scores with a shoulder strike.
Barao lands with a light punch inside.
Ovaltrades tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barao's elbow.
Ovaltrades tries to circle away but Barao has him pinned against the cage.
Barao lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ovaltrades can't find room to land a body shot as Barao controls the action.
Ovaltrades tries a body shot but Barao blocks it.
Ovaltrades misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barao.
Ovaltrades looking to stall.
A short right from Barao on the inside.
Barao displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ovaltrades up against the cage.
Ovaltrades can't find room to land a body shot as Barao controls the action.
Barao working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Barao fails to land.
Barao scores with a shoulder strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barao.
Barao lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ovaltrades is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barao is defending well for now.
Barao misses with a punch to the body.
Ovaltrades doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Barao fails to land.
Ovaltrades can't find room to land a body shot as Barao controls the action.
Ovaltrades goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Ovaltrades breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Barao has Ovaltrades up against the cage in a clinch.
Barao lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ovaltrades backwards.
Barao blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Barao blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Barao misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barao stalling against the cage.
Barao prevents a body shot from Ovaltrades.
Barao avoiding damage as Ovaltrades throws knees to the body.
Barao throws a punch but it's blocked by Ovaltrades.
Barao lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barao is trying to maintain a safe position but Ovaltrades gets an underhook and turns Barao into the cage.
Ovaltrades's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ovaltrades blocks an uppercut.
Barao lands a right hand.
Barao lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ovaltrades misses with a punch to the body.
Barao just leaning against Ovaltrades, taking a breather.
Barao lands a left hand.
Ovaltrades takes a shot to the head.
Ovaltrades misses with a punch to the body.
Barao lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barao taking a breather.
Barao prevents the takedown attempt.
Ovaltrades tries to land knees in the clinch but Barao avoids the damage to the body.
Ovaltrades misses with a punch to the body.
Barao works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Barao has a couple of punches blocked by Ovaltrades.
Ovaltrades letting Barao take a breather here.
Barao keeps control of Ovaltrades as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ovaltrades cracks Barao with a nice body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ovaltrades struggles to land a body shot inside as Barao controls his hands.
Ovaltrades tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barao avoids it.
Ovaltrades tries a body shot but Barao blocks it.
Ovaltrades misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Barao.
Ovaltrades is working for takedown but Barao is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Ovaltrades. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barao scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Barao makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Barao.
Barao scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Barao.
Ovaltrades blocks an uppercut.
Barao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ovaltrades content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ovaltrades takes a shot to the head.
Barao lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ovaltrades drops down looking for an ankle pick but Barao pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ovaltrades blocks a head kick by Barao.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ovaltrades takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Renan Barao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ovaltrades throws an overhand right that lands on Barao's shoulder, as Barao tries to avoid the shot.

Barao has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ovaltrades drops down looking for an ankle pick but Barao pulls his leg out and moves away.

Barao rushes Ovaltrades and presses him up against the cage.
Ovaltrades tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barao avoids it.
Ovaltrades tries for a takedown. No joy.
Still in the clinch, Barao scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barao lands a right hand.
Barao avoiding damage as Ovaltrades throws knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barao lands a nice uppercut.
Barao lands with a short shot to the head.
Barao lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Barao is pushing Ovaltrades up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ovaltrades wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Renan Barao dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Barao fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ovaltrades, pushing him back against the cage.

Ovaltrades tightens his grip and picks Barao up, before dumping him to the ground. Barao manages to land in guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Barao looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ovaltrades is one step ahead there.
Ovaltrades lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Barao had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ovaltrades defends it easily.
Ovaltrades wants to pass the guard but Barao is keeping the position.

Barao has his foot on Ovaltrades's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ovaltrades works his way back into a safe position though.
Ovaltrades pushes down on Barao's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Ovaltrades is working for a kimura but Barao is defending it quite comfortably.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ovaltrades trying to control from half guard but Barao is working away.
Barao tries to kick Ovaltrades off but Ovaltrades keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've been informed that Barao has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ovaltrades trying to control from half guard but Barao is working away.

Barao looking for submissions off his back.
Barao is not content to let Ovaltrades control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barao manages to get to full guard.
Barao trying to keep a closed guard but Ovaltrades is proving a slippery customer.
Ovaltrades is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Barao is looking for a triangle but Ovaltrades pushes his legs off easily.
Ovaltrades trying to control the position from guard on top but Barao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ovaltrades wants to pass the guard but Barao is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ovaltrades is working hard here to advance position.
Ovaltrades throws a big elbow that misses.
Barao wants to sweep here but Ovaltrades controlling him for the moment.
Ovaltrades is looking to pass into half guard but Barao pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Barao is in guard.
Ovaltrades being controlled here, momentarily.
Barao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ovaltrades swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ovaltrades lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Barao!
Ovaltrades landing punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barao is looking to get to half guard.
Barao keeps trying to improve his position.

Ovaltrades jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Barao is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Barao and Ovaltrades has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Barao is trying to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barao tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ovaltrades wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jack Ovaltrades will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Ovaltrades gets tackled into the cage by Barao. Barao maintains the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ovaltrades.
A head punch on the inside from Barao fails to land.
Barao lands with a left to the head.
Barao makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barao is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Barao throws a head punch that misses.
Barao pressing his opponent against the cage.
Barao stalling in the clinch but Ovaltrades improves position.
Barao is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Barao misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barao pushes Ovaltrades back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Barao lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ovaltrades.
Ovaltrades is trying to stall.
Ovaltrades tries to throw a body punch but Barao avoids it by throwing Ovaltrades back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Ovaltrades.
Ovaltrades blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barao is looking to control Ovaltrades's arms but Ovaltrades gets an underhook and turns him. Now Barao has his back to the cage.
Ovaltrades tries for a takedown but Barao manages to get underhooks.
Barao lands a nice uppercut.
Barao scores with a shoulder strike.
Ovaltrades stalls.
Ovaltrades is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Barao is keeping busy.
Ovaltrades tries to throw a body punch but Barao avoids it by throwing Ovaltrades back against the cage.
Barao stalling against the cage.
Ovaltrades wants to stall.
Barao lands a left hand.
Barao misses with a body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barao misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ovaltrades tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barao working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Renan Barao seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Barao lands with a short shot to the head.
Ovaltrades throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
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!
Barao lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barao taking a breather.
Ovaltrades misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ovaltrades can't find room to land a body shot as Barao controls the action.
Barao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barao on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Barao on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Barao throws a head punch that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Barao pushes Ovaltrades back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ovaltrades goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ovaltrades misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barao.
Ovaltrades is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barao is defending well for now.
Barao lands with a left to the head.
Barao lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Ovaltrades is rocked!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barao.
Oh Ovaltrades is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ovaltrades stalling against the cage.
Ovaltrades seems to have got his legs back now.
Barao lands with a light punch inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barao.
Stalling in the clinch from Barao.
Ovaltrades tries to land a knee to the head but Barao blocks with his arms.
Barao blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ovaltrades's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barao throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barao lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Barao fails to land.
Barao scores with a nice hook to the head.
Barao works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ovaltrades wants to get back to striking at distance but Barao won't allow it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barao lands an uppercut.
Ovaltrades tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ovaltrades goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barao pushes Ovaltrades back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barao lands a left hand.
Ovaltrades misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from Barao.
Barao tries to work over Ovaltrades's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ovaltrades.
Barao lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barao lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barao lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ovaltrades backwards.
Barao scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Barao pushes Ovaltrades against the cage. Barao is working some dirty boxing. Barao pushes off with a quick right hook! Ovaltrades goes down! Ovaltrades tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Barao moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Renan Barao!
Renan Barao seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.