PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matt Andersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Barbaros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Andersson
vs
Barbaros

188 cm
25
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

160 cm
25
195 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matt Andersson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eddie Barbaros!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andersson darts in looking for a takedown but Barbaros gets double underhooks and turns Andersson into the cage.
Andersson tries to pull guard but Barbaros won't allow it.
Barbaros creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Barbaros pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Barbaros gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

It looks like Matt Andersson has been cut.
Nice elbow from Barbaros.
Andersson takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Barbaros.

Andersson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Andersson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barbaros is fending him off so far but Andersson persists. Nope, Barbaros circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Andersson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andersson misses with a wild body shot.
Andersson throws a series of punches but Barbaros moves out of range.
Barbaros throws a leg kick which misses Andersson's front leg but catches the back leg as Andersson tries to avoid it.
Andersson throws a head kick that misses.
Barbaros displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Andersson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andersson. Barbaros does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Barbaros has closed the distance and engaged Andersson in a clinch.
Barbaros lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Barbaros misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Andersson.
Barbaros pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Barbaros.
Andersson avoids a wild elbow strike from Barbaros.
Andersson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barbaros's elbow.
Barbaros lands a nice elbow.
Barbaros lands an elbow inside.
Barbaros throws an elbow that misses.
Barbaros gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Barbaros misses with an elbow strike.
Barbaros lands an elbow that stopped Andersson in his tracks for a moment.
Andersson avoids a wild elbow strike from Barbaros.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson fails to pull guard.
Barbaros looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Barbaros is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Andersson is defending well for now.
Andersson is trying to pull guard but Barbaros turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Barbaros lands an elbow inside that Andersson shrugs off.
Andersson avoids the elbow strike from Barbaros, against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Barbaros.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbaros gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Andersson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Andersson tries to break the clinch but Barbaros is controlling the position.
Barbaros gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Barbaros has Andersson pressed against the cage, preventing Andersson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Andersson tries to circle away but Barbaros has him pinned against the cage.
Barbaros is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Andersson is defending well for now.
Barbaros will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Andersson up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson fails to pull guard.
Andersson avoiding damage as Barbaros throws knees to the body.
Andersson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Andersson is trying to pull guard but Barbaros has him pressed against the cage.
Barbaros lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Barbaros throws an elbow but it misses.
Barbaros pushes off an throws an elbow but Andersson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Barbaros creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Barbaros throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Andersson takes an elbow to the forehead.

Matt Andersson's cut is getting worse.
Barbaros throws an elbow but it misses.
Andersson avoids the elbow strike from Barbaros, against the cage.
Barbaros lands an elbow that stopped Andersson in his tracks for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersson avoids a wild elbow strike from Barbaros.
Andersson dodges an elbow strike from Barbaros.
Barbaros lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Barbaros creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Andersson's defenses.
Barbaros lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Andersson tries to pull guard but Barbaros won't allow it.
Barbaros misses with an elbow strike.
Andersson tries to score a body lock takedown but Barbaros shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andersson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Barbaros walks away with a smile on his face. Andersson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barbaros.
Andersson is breathing heavily.
Barbaros leaves Andersson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barbaros is looking to land body kicks.
Barbaros throws a front kick aimed at Andersson's knee but Andersson avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Barbaros instigates a clinch.
Knees to the body from Barbaros.
Barbaros lands a damaging elbow.
Andersson goes for a takedown attempt but Barbaros pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Andersson fails with a takedown attempt.
Barbaros lands a nice leg kick that just misses Andersson's sensitive parts.
Andersson tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barbaros pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

Barbaros instigates a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbaros tries to land knees in the clinch but Andersson avoids the damage to the body.
Barbaros lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Barbaros lands a damaging elbow.
Andersson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Barbaros walks away with a smile on his face. Andersson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Andersson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Barbaros moves into the clinch.
Barbaros lands an elbow just above Andersson 's eye.
Andersson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Barbaros walks away with a smile on his face. Andersson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Andersson clinches.
Barbaros gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Barbaros pushes off an throws an elbow but Andersson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Andersson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Barbaros just stands there and leans against the cage.

Andersson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Andersson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barbaros as he avoids it easily.
Andersson throws a head kick but Barbaros moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbaros keeps Andersson at a distance using the push kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Barbaros closes the distance and pushes Andersson back into the cage.
Barbaros lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Matt Andersson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Andersson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Andersson blocks an elbow strike from Barbaros.
Barbaros creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Andersson's defenses.
Andersson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Barbaros lands an elbow that stopped Andersson in his tracks for a moment.
Barbaros lands an elbow inside.

Jeez, Matt Andersson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Nice elbow from Barbaros.
Andersson takes an elbow to the temple.

Andersson is rocked!
Barbaros lands an elbow inside that Andersson shrugs off.
Oh Andersson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Matt Andersson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Eddie Barbaros!