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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matthew De Barros (ranked 5765 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Baker (ranked 4664 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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273 lbs
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280 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matthew De Barros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin Baker!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - Baker coming out on top.
It looks like Matthew De Barros has been cut.
De Barros bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
It looks like Kevin Baker has been cut.
De Barros swinging wildly here.
De Barros tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Baker is clearly trying to counter these attacks from De Barros with a body shot.
De Barros throws a series of punches but Baker avoids them all with ease.
Baker blocks a head kick by De Barros.
Matthew De Barros seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Barros slips under a jab.
Baker avoids a punch combination nicely.
A big right from De Barros misses.
De Barros misses with a lunging right hand
and Baker counters with a slapping leg kick.
Baker closes the distance and clinches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
De Barros tries to pull guard but Baker won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Baker - that landed with a thud.
De Barros definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
De Barros fails to pull guard.
Baker is leaning against De Barros and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Baker.
De Barros is breathing heavily.
Baker breaks from the clinch.
De Barros tries a head kick but it misses.
Baker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on De Barros. That did some damage!
Baker scores with a jab to the head.
Nice jab there from Baker.
De Barros is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baker.
Baker scores with the left hand. De Barros knows he should have avoided that one.
Matthew De Barros's cut is getting worse.
De Barros throws a jab but it's blocked by Baker.
De Barros throws a sloppy head kick
and Baker counters with a thumping low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Baker.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baker has De Barros up against the cage in a clinch.
Baker scores with a shoulder strike.
De Barros fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew De Barros. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baker lands with a left to the head.
Baker lands with a left to the head.
De Barros avoids the elbow strike from Baker, against the cage.
Baker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
De Barros throws out a powerful jab.
Baker closes the distance and pushes De Barros back into the cage.
De Barros tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Baker just stands there and leans against the cage.
Baker is struggling to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker slowing the pace effectively.
Baker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Baker is stalling here.
Baker tries a knee to the head but De Barros blocks it.
De Barros jumps guard and drags Baker to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
De Barros wants to stand and escape but Baker is having none of it.
Baker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
De Barros wants to stand and escape but Baker is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baker's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Barros is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
De Barros is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Baker defends well.
De Barros trying to control the position here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
De Barros is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
De Barros lands a really nice looking cross but Baker seems unphased.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Baker dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
De Barros misses with a body shot.
Baker connects with a vicious head kick that knocks De Barros to the floor! Baker dives in looking for the finish!
Baker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Baker is figuring out what he wants to do next.
De Barros keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Baker in particular looking to stall.
De Barros regains full guard. Nicely done.
De Barros tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Baker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
De Barros wants to sweep but no luck.
De Barros working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Barros is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Baker is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Baker works the jab nicely.
De Barros looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Baker throws a good cross that connects.
Matthew De Barros's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
De Barros throws a sloppy head kick and Baker moves out of range easily.
Baker has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Baker slips a jab from De Barros.
Matthew De Barros is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
De Barros displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baker throws out the jab.
A left lands for Baker.
Baker lands a brutal uppercut that launches De Barros off his feet! De Barros tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kevin Baker!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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