PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Raja Barat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cotiso Tapae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Barat might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Goyang Dumang. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Barat
vs
Tapae

225 cm
19
189 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

182 cm
18
200 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Raja Barat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Cotiso Tapae!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Dirk Anderson and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tapae tries for a takedown but Barat circles away easily
and Barat cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cotiso Tapae seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tapae darts in looking for a takedown but Barat gets double underhooks and turns Tapae into the cage.
Tapae misses with an uppercut
and Barat counters with a left and a right that stings Tapae.
Tapae darts in looking for a takedown but Barat gets double underhooks and turns Tapae into the cage.
Raja Barat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cotiso Tapae.
Barat stalks Tapae and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tapae's face. Tapae staggers backwards, shaken.
Tapae fails with the takedown
and Barat counters with a three punch combo that has Tapae backing up. Tapae nods at Barat to acknowledge the strikes.
Tapae stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barat works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tapae shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Barat counters with an outside leg kick.
Tapae misses with a takedown
and Barat counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tapae thinking.
Barat lands a slapping body shot.
Barat moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Barat lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tapae darts in looking for a takedown but Barat gets double underhooks and turns Tapae into the cage.
Tapae shoots and misses
and Barat counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barat really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Barat lands a two punch combo.
Tapae takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice takedown defense from Barat. No joy for Tapae on that attempt.
Barat feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tapae looks winded!
Tapae is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Barat.
Barat lands a lovely overhand right.
Barat scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tapae with a poor takedown
and Barat connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Left hook, right uppercut from Barat.
Barat lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Both fighters circling a little - Barat finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Tapae moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Barat's corner calls for a 1-2. Barat obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Barat throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tapae on the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tapae misses with a takedown attempt
and Barat counters with a one-two to the body.
Tapae dives in and grabs Barat's left leg, looking for a takedown. Barat pushes down on Tapae's head and hops out.
Barat scores with a body shot.
Tapae takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tapae takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tapae tries to move into range but Barat moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Barat is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Barat lands with a nice combination. Tapae backs away looking to recover.
Barat lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tapae has his takedown stuffed
and Barat counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barat connects with a right hand. Tapae shakes it off.
Tapae takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Barat is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tapae shoots and misses
letting Barat counter with a right hand.
Tapae closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tapae dives in and grabs Barat's left leg, looking for a takedown. Barat pushes down on Tapae's head and hops out.
Barat fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tapae just manages to avoid it.
Barat cracks Tapae with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barat punishes Tapae's body with a nice straight punch.
Tapae is trying desperately to land a takedown but Barat is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Tapae.
Tapae fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barat avoids it really well and circles away.
Tapae takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tapae tries to move into range but Barat moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tapae misses with a takedown
letting Barat counter with a right hand.
Barat fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tapae looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Barat cracks Tapae with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've been informed that Tapae has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Barat scores with a punch to the head.
Tapae closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Barat looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barat is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Tapae fails with the takedown
and Barat counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barat slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Barat connects with an inside leg kick.
Tapae misses with a takedown attempt
and Barat counters with a left to the body.
Barat works over Tapae's head and body with a nice combination.
Barat scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tapae doesn't seem bothered though.
Tapae has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tapae misses with a takedown attempt
and Barat counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Barat lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A nice combination there by Barat.

Tapae is rocked!
Barat lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tapae is still on wobbly legs! Can Barat finish him?
Barat fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tapae on the side of the head.
Barat stalks Tapae and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tapae's face. Tapae staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tapae's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Barat connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tapae scrambles back to his feet.

Barat drops Tapae with a beautiful combination! Tapae stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Barat is looking for the KO!
Barat is looking to slow Tapae down with leg kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Barat lands with a shot to the body.
Tapae seems to have recovered his senses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Barat!
Barat stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Barat clobbers Tapae with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Raja Barat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tapae shoots in for a double leg but Barat sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tapae closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Barat is working the combinations to good effect here.
A left and a right from Barat both land. Nice combination.
Tapae doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Barat counter with a right hand.
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!
Barat connects with a single shot there.
Barat smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tapae gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Barat counters with a solid body kick.
Raja Barat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cotiso Tapae.
Tapae is breathing heavily.
Barat lands a jab to the nose.
Tapae tries to clinch up
and Barat counters with a straight right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barat's corner calls for a 1-2. Barat obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tapae misses with a takedown
and Barat counters with a two punch combo.
Barat connects with a combination that backs up Tapae into the cage. Barat lands a flurry of punches that gets past Tapae's guard. Tapae is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Barat bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raja Barat!
A very excited looking Raja Barat made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.