PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hector Barbosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leroy Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morris has chosen Clique as his entrance music. Leroy Morris acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Barbosa
vs
Morris

165 cm
29
148 lbs
20 - 6 - 0

170 cm
31
150 lbs
18 - 9 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Perkele!

Heisenberg

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hector Barbosa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Leroy Morris!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morris connects with a single shot there.
Morris tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Morris looks to land a combination but Barbosa avoids it well.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Barbosa.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Barbosa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Morris gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Barbosa is keen to just control but Morris is a slippery customer.
Morris wants to improve his position but Barbosa is controlling well.
Barbosa is keen to just control but Morris is a slippery customer.
Morris trying to hold on to Barbosa's head to control him but Barbosa postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Morris wants to control but Barbosa is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Morris is defending against the submission attempts here by Barbosa.
Morris moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Barbosa is looking to work some ground and pound but Morris has wrist control.
Morris not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barbosa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barbosa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Barbosa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Morris's head.
Morris keeping moving, preventing Barbosa from controlling successfully.
Morris is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barbosa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Barbosa scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbosa throws an elbow that misses. Morris uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Barbosa's guard. Nice move by Morris!
Morris looking to pass the guard.
Barbosa seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barbosa keeping full guard, as Morris tries to pass.
Barbosa wants to sweep here but Morris controlling him for the moment.
Barbosa is trying to keep Morris in close.
Barbosa looking for a sweep. Not yet Barbosa, not yet.
Morris wants to control from the top but Barbosa keeps moving.
Morris is looking to advance position but Barbosa has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Morris has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Barbosa controlling his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa avoids the attempt from Morris to control.
Morris is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Morris is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Morris is squirming around, avoiding Barbosa's attempts to control the action.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Barbosa goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Morris turns into him and now he's in Barbosa's guard.
Morris wants to control from the top but Barbosa keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Hector Barbosa will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

A head kick misses from Barbosa.
Jab from Morris.
Morris avoids the body shot from Barbosa.
Morris tries to land a leg kick but Barbosa saw it coming and moves away.
Barbosa misses with a low kick.
Barbosa scores with the left hand. Morris knows he should have avoided that one.
Morris throws a right and a left that Barbosa avoids nicely.
Leroy Morris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Morris shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barbosa as he jumps to the side.
Morris moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Morris misses with a combination

and Barbosa decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Morris's guard.
Barbosa tries to free his leg and advance position but Morris is retaining full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morris looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa wants to control from the top but Morris keeps moving.
Barbosa content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Morris has control of Barbosa's left arm, preventing Barbosa from doing any damage.
Barbosa throws a big right hand that misses.
Morris not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Morris wants to sweep here but Barbosa controlling him for the moment.

Morris has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barbosa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Barbosa is working Morris over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Barbosa slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Barbosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Morris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morris looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barbosa is one step ahead there.
Morris keeps trying to improve his position.
Morris working a defensive guard here.
Barbosa won't allow Morris to sweep him here.
Morris keeping moving, preventing Barbosa from controlling successfully.
Hector Barbosa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Morris is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morris managing to control the position.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Leroy Morris wasn't active enough on the ground.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barbosa. That's going to slow Morris down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Barbosa.
A left and a right from Morris both land. Nice combination.
Barbosa slips a straight right by Morris.
Morris tries for a takedown but Barbosa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Barbosa throws a wild body kick that Morris sees coming a mile off.
Barbosa lands with a cross.
A thudding body kick lands there by Barbosa!
Morris looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Morris fails to land with a series of punches.
Morris misses with a low kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Barbosa. That snapped Morris's head back.
Barbosa leaves Morris with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hector Barbosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leroy Morris.
Morris swinging wildly here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barbosa.
Morris checks the leg kick nicely there.
Barbosa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barbosa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
No joy there for Morris, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Morris connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Barbosa momentarily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barbosa. That's going to slow Morris down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbosa throws a nice inside leg kick.
A shot to the body from Barbosa misses
and Morris counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barbosa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Morris's calf.
Barbosa throws a solid leg kick but Morris takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Barbosa.
Hector Barbosa is winning the standup battle so far.
Barbosa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Morris waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barbosa.
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 Hector Barbosa will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Barbosa fails to land the takedown.
Barbosa throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Morris swinging wildly here.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Morris crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Barbosa - the referee stops the clock and Morris gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Barbosa. Morris manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Barbosa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Morris counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Morris, right into the meat.
Morris throws a series of strikes that have Barbosa backpedaling.
Barbosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Morris blocks a head kick by Barbosa.
A combination from Morris does no damage.
Morris dodges the punch combination from Barbosa.
Barbosa wants to land a leg kick but Morris is out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa is looking to score with low kicks.
Morris tries to score a power double leg takedown but Barbosa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Morris somewhat.
Morris lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Morris.

Barbosa shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Barbosa is thwarting Morris's attempts to control the position.
Barbosa prevents Morris from improving his position.
Barbosa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Morris's head.
Barbosa slips a nice elbow through Morris's hands, connecting with Morris's forehead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Morris is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barbosa pulls his head out easily.
Barbosa lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Barbosa seems to be working for a kimura but Morris defends the submission attempt.
Barbosa slips a nice elbow through Morris's hands, connecting with Morris's forehead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Barbosa lands a nice short elbow.
Morris wants to control but Barbosa is keeping busy.
Morris is looking for a sweep. Barbosa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barbosa working Morris over with strikes.
Barbosa trying to control from half guard but Morris is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Morris is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barbosa pulls his head out easily.
Barbosa is nestled in close to Morris, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Morris makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Morris.
Morris lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Morris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barbosa is keeping the position for now.
Barbosa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Morris's guard.
Barbosa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morris swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barbosa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Morris's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Morris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morris is pulling down on Barbosa's head to control his posture.
Barbosa is working Morris over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Barbosa landing some decent shots from guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbosa scoring with some ground and pound.
Barbosa wants to control from the top but Morris keeps moving.
Barbosa wants to pass the guard but Morris is keeping the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morris is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Barbosa is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Morris checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Barbosa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
An inside leg kick from Morris misses.
Morris throws a good cross that connects.
Morris throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barbosa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Barbosa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Barbosa lands a jab to Morris's midsection.
Barbosa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Barbosa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morris.
Barbosa connects with a leg kick. Morris looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jab from Morris.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Barbosa throws a looping overhand right but Morris ducks down to avoid it.
Barbosa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A low kick from Barbosa misses
and Morris counters with a two punch combo.
Barbosa blocks the body kick.
Morris throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

Morris 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 working a defensive guard here.
Morris looking to sit in guard and control but Barbosa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Barbosa trying to control but Morris is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morris working a defensive guard here.
Barbosa working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Barbosa wants to control from the top but Morris keeps moving.
Morris is looking to sweep but instead, Barbosa has passed into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbosa working Morris over with strikes.
Morris trying to control but Barbosa postures up.
Morris wants to get back to full guard.
Morris is trying to maintain the position but Barbosa is very close to passing his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Morris looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barbosa winds up and cracks Morris with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Morris looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Barbosa is trying to control the action in half guard but Morris is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Morris is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Barbosa scores with a couple of nice shots.

Morris is rocked!
Barbosa lands with a punch from half guard.
Morris is still in real trouble! Can Barbosa finish him?
Barbosa lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Morris quite badly. Morris pulls Barbosa in close trying to recover. Barbosa postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Morris on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Morris doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hector Barbosa!
Hector Barbosa retains his featherweight title!
A victorious Hector Barbosa thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.