PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brooks Barr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francisco Barbosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Francisco Barbosa is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Barr
vs
Barbosa

216 cm
18
161 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

225 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brooks Barr!
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, Francisco Barbosa!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barr is looking to clinch but Barbosa is avoiding it.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Barr enables Barbosa to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Barr manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Barbosa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Barr is looking to stand up but Barbosa isn't so interested in that idea.
Barbosa looking to pass the guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Barbosa is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Barr's half guard.
Barbosa controlling the action here.
Barr tries to roll over but Barbosa keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barr manages to get to full guard.

Barr looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Barbosa passes into half guard.
Barbosa wants to free his trapped foot but Barr is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa controlling the action here.
Barr throws a strike from the bottom but Barbosa passes into side control!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Barr trying to remain calm as Barbosa controls from the top position.
Barr is looking for a sweep.

Barbosa has an Americana. Barr didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Barbosa is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Barbosa hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Francisco Barbosa!