PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chester Barcelona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bud Spencer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chester Barcelona could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bud Spencer's chin.

Barcelona
vs
Spencer

195 cm
21
230 lbs
3 - 10 - 0

192 cm
21
231 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chester Barcelona!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bud Spencer!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Barcelona as Spencer shoots in.
Barcelona tries to bum rush Spencer with a series of wild strikes but Spencer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Spencer closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Barcelona did well to prevent Spencer getting side control.
Spencer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Spencer perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Barcelona moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Barcelona lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Spencer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barcelona trying to control but Spencer is working from the bottom.
Barcelona chips away with some ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Spencer can do anything to dispel that myth.
Barcelona passes Spencer's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spencer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Barcelona thows a huge punch but Spencer dodges it nicely.
Barcelona wants to lay and pray for a moment but Spencer keeps working.
Spencer wants to control but Barcelona is keeping busy.

Barcelona is trying to work for a kimura but Spencer is defending well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Barcelona is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Barcelona is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Barcelona prevents Spencer from improving his position.
Spencer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barcelona. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Spencer throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Barcelona stalling.
Spencer is not content to let Barcelona control the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spencer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Barcelona.
No luck for Spencer with that takedown attempt.
Spencer stuffs the takedown attempt from Barcelona. Barcelona gets slowly back to his feet.
Spencer steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.

Barcelona shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Spencer manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Barcelona scoring with some ground and pound.
Spencer tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Spencer looking for a guillotine here but Barcelona defends easily.
Barcelona trying to control the position from guard on top but Spencer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barcelona sitting in guard here, content to control.
Spencer wants to sweep here but Barcelona controlling him for the moment.

Spencer is working an open guard so Barcelona takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Spencer has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barcelona looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Barcelona tries to pull guard but Spencer forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chester Barcelona. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spencer controlling the action here for a moment.

Barcelona breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chester Barcelona dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Spencer misses with a series of wild punches.
Spencer tries to clinch up.
Spencer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Barcelona throws a series of punches but Spencer avoids them all with ease.

Spencer closes the distance and pushes Barcelona back into the ropes.

Spencer breaks from the clinch.
Spencer tries to clinch up but Barcelona circles away and keeps his distance.
Spencer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Spencer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spencer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Spencer.
Chester Barcelona has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bud Spencer.
Barcelona thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Spencer if he has to take too many more of those.
Barcelona is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spencer can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barcelona shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Spencer sprawls well. Spencer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Barcelona gets slowly back to his feet.
Spencer is breathing heavily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Barcelona is defended easily by Spencer.

Barcelona looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Barcelona trying to mount his opponent but Spencer defends it.
Barcelona stops Spencer from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barcelona moves nicely into side control.

Barcelona is trying to get an arm triangle but Spencer is defending well.
Barcelona cracks Spencer with a big elbow.
Barcelona lands a few punches from side control.
Spencer is looking for a sweep.
Spencer gets back to half guard.
Barcelona controlling the pace.

Spencer is defending against the submission attempts here by Barcelona.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Barcelona lands a nice short elbow.
Spencer is trying to stand up here but Barcelona is controlling him well.
Barcelona wants to control but Spencer is keeping him busy.
Spencer regains full guard. Nicely done.
Barcelona pushes down on Spencer's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Barcelona perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Barcelona trying to control the action but Spencer is working from the bottom.
Barcelona works his foot free and advances to mount.
Barcelona lands a big elbow.
We've been hearing good reports from Barcelona's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Spencer sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Barcelona passes the guard and advances to mount!
Spencer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Barcelona looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chester Barcelona dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Barcelona scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Spencer wants to control but Barcelona postures up.
Spencer is looking to reverse the position.

Barcelona tries for a kimura but Spencer is defending well.

Barcelona is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Spencer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spencer is looking to regain half guard here but Barcelona keeps moving and retains side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barcelona trying to control the action but Spencer is working from the bottom.
Spencer is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Barcelona is controlling him well.
Barcelona trying to control the action but Spencer is working from the bottom.
Barcelona advances to full mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Barcelona looking to control but Spencer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Barcelona goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Spencer is on top in guard.
Barcelona is trying to control the position but Spencer postures up.
Barcelona has his hands on Spencer's head, controlling the position.
Barcelona is trying to keep Spencer in close.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barcelona has his hands on Spencer's head, controlling the position.
Barcelona manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Spencer manages to get himself to full guard.

Spencer has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Barcelona is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Spencer.
Chester Barcelona is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Barcelona working the head and body with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spencer is not content to let Barcelona control the position.

Barcelona looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Barcelona is looking to take a break and control but Spencer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barcelona working the body and head with strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spencer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bud Spencer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Barcelona stands up and beckons Spencer to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chester Barcelona showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Barcelona, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chester Barcelona!