PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matthew De Barros (ranked 9635 p4p, 702 weight class) and Thomas Farrier (ranked 25509 p4p, 763 weight class). Matthew De Barros has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

De Barros
vs
Farrier

197 cm
19
273 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

170 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Bank of noobs

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 - 2 - 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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thomas Farrier!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Barros throws a right and a left that Farrier avoids nicely.
Farrier looks like he wants to counter punch here.

De Barros lands a big uppercut and Farrier crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Farrier looks OK. De Barros waves Farrier back to his feet!

It looks like Thomas Farrier has been cut.
De Barros throws a series of punches but Farrier moves out of range.

Farrier forces De Barros back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Barros jumps guard but Farrier turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A nice left hand lands by Farrier.
Farrier throws a head punch that misses.
Farrier comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Farrier lands a nice uppercut.
De Barros blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Barros fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Farrier lands an elbow just above De Barros 's eye.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Farrier.
De Barros changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Farrier fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew De Barros. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Farrier closes the distance and pushes De Barros back into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Farrier gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
De Barros dodges an elbow strike from Farrier.
De Barros blocks an elbow strike from Farrier.
Farrier throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Farrier lands a left hand.
Farrier lands an elbow inside.
Farrier has a couple of punches blocked by De Barros.
Farrier lands with a right to the head.
I was talking to De Barros's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
De Barros blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Farrier.
De Barros takes an elbow to the forehead.
De Barros is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Farrier to keep the fight standing.
Farrier lands a left hand.
Farrier lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farrier misses with a punch on the inside.
Farrier lands a nice elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Farrier lands an elbow just above De Barros 's eye.
Farrier lands an elbow inside.
Farrier lands a damaging elbow.
Farrier has a couple of punches blocked by De Barros.
Farrier should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Farrier has a couple of punches blocked by De Barros.
Farrier misses with a punch on the inside.
De Barros takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Farrier.
De Barros blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Farrier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Farrier.
Farrier throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Farrier misses with an elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Barros goes for a takedown in the clinch but Farrier prevents it.
Farrier lands with a light punch inside.
De Barros tries to break the clinch but Farrier is controlling the position.
Farrier lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of De Barros backwards.
Farrier lands an elbow just above De Barros 's eye.
Farrier throws a head punch that misses.
De Barros is trying to drag Farrier to the mat but Farrier just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
De Barros is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Farrier misses with an elbow over the top.

De Barros gets control of Farrier's arms and successfully pulls guard. De Barros will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Farrier throws a big right hand that misses.

De Barros has his foot on Farrier's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Farrier works his way back into a safe position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Barros looking to hit a scissor sweep but Farrier is one step ahead there.
Farrier trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Farrier gets to his feet. De Barros looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Farrier avoids the head kick by De Barros.
Farrier doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Farrier tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
De Barros throws a head kick that misses
and Farrier counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Farrier wants to clinch up but De Barros keeps it at a distance.
Farrier uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Barros.
De Barros throws a sloppy head kick
and Farrier counters with a left and a right that stings De Barros.
De Barros throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Despite the aggression on Farrier's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Barros throws a combination that misses
enabling Farrier to counter with a crisp jab.
De Barros is breathing heavily.

Farrier gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Farrier dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Farrier's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Farrier fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
De Barros connects with a looping right hand.
De Barros just misses with a punch to the body.
De Barros misses with a few strikes there.
As De Barros backs off Farrier throws a huge counter combo but De Barros manages to avoid it all.

Farrier darts in and clinches De Barros up against the cage.
Farrier lands a right hand.

De Barros breaks the clinch.
Matthew De Barros is winning the standup battle so far.

Farrier closes the distance and clinches.
Farrier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Farrier lands a nice elbow.
De Barros jumps guard but Farrier turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Farrier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Barros takes an elbow to the forehead.
De Barros tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Farrier just stands there and leans against the cage.
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!
De Barros is working for takedown but Farrier is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew De Barros. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Farrier lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like Matthew De Barros has been cut.
Farrier throws an elbow that misses.
Farrier lands an elbow just above De Barros 's eye.
De Barros takes an elbow to the temple.
Farrier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
De Barros takes an elbow to the forehead.
Farrier gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Farrier gets underhooks to prevent De Barros's takedown attempt.
Farrier lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Farrier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Barros blocks the elbow strike.
Farrier lands with a left to the head.
Farrier throws a punch but it's blocked by De Barros.
De Barros is trying to pull guard but Farrier turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Farrier swings wildly with an uppercut but De Barros uses good head movement to avoid it.
Farrier misses with an elbow over the top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Barros's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Barros is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Farrier is defending well.
Thomas Farrier seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Farrier misses with some punches.
De Barros blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Farrier lands an elbow that stopped De Barros in his tracks for a moment.
Farrier lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Farrier lands a right hand.
De Barros jumps guard but Farrier stands there with De Barros around his waist. De Barros gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Barros.
De Barros takes an elbow to the temple.
Farrier working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Farrier has a couple of punches blocked by De Barros.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Farrier. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Farrier.
Farrier lands a damaging elbow.
De Barros blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Farrier lands a left hand that snaps the head of De Barros backwards.
De Barros tries to pull guard but Farrier forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Farrier looks to throw an elbow but misses.
De Barros jumps guard but Farrier stands there with De Barros around his waist. De Barros gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Farrier lands with a right to the head.
Farrier lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Farrier lands an elbow inside.
Farrier comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
De Barros takes an elbow to the temple.
Farrier gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Farrier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Farrier lands a hook that snaps the head of De Barros backwards.
De Barros has Farrier pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Farrier manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short left from Farrier.
De Barros tries to pull guard but Farrier holds him up against the cage and eventually De Barros drops back down to his feet.
Farrier creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
De Barros tries to score a body lock takedown but Farrier shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
De Barros is trying to pull guard but Farrier turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Farrier fails to land.
De Barros jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Farrier walks away with a smile on his face. De Barros gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
De Barros tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
De Barros pulls out of a head kick attempt.
De Barros lands a head kick. Farrier smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

Farrier has De Barros up against the cage in a clinch.
De Barros takes an elbow to the forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Farrier showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Farrier moves into range and clinches up with De Barros.
Farrier lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Farrier comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Farrier lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Farrier lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Farrier lands an elbow inside that De Barros shrugs off.
Farrier misses with some punches.
A frustrated look appears on De Barros's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Farrier lands with a left to the head.
De Barros tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Farrier just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farrier lands with a light punch inside.
De Barros takes an elbow to the forehead.
De Barros tries to pull guard but Farrier won't allow it.
Farrier comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Barros avoids a wild elbow strike from Farrier.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Farrier creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Farrier scores with a shot to the side of De Barros's head.
Farrier lands a damaging elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Farrier fails to land.
Farrier lands a nice elbow.
Farrier misses with the head strike.
Farrier gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Farrier lands an elbow just above De Barros 's eye.
De Barros jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Farrier walks away with a smile on his face. De Barros gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew De Barros. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Farrier showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from De Barros.

Farrier clinches with his opponent.
Farrier pushes De Barros back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Barros wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Farrier has him pressed against the cage.
Farrier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Barros stalling.
Farrier creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through De Barros's defenses.
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!
Farrier lands a damaging elbow.
Farrier scores with a shoulder strike.
Farrier lands an elbow inside.
Farrier working aggressively here.
Farrier misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Farrier.
Farrier lands a nice uppercut.
De Barros blocks an elbow strike from Farrier.

De Barros gets control of Farrier's arms and successfully pulls guard. De Barros will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Farrier is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Farrier stands up and waves to De Barros to follow him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Barros misses with the combination.
De Barros misses the shot to the body.
Farrier unleashes a big counter combination but De Barros bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.

Farrier takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Farrier.
Farrier lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Farrier misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Farrier fails to land.
Farrier lands a hook to the side of the head.
Farrier scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Farrier.
Farrier misses with a hook from the clinch.
Farrier throws a punch but it's blocked by De Barros.
Farrier throws a punch but it's blocked by De Barros.
Farrier pushes De Barros back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

De Barros's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice uppercut lands for De Barros. That snapped Farrier's head back.
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!

De Barros lands a big right hand that sends Farrier crashing to the mat! De Barros stays standing though and waves Farrier back to his feet!

That has opened up Thomas Farrier's cut even more.

Farrier closes the distance and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Farrier.
Nice elbow from Farrier.
Farrier working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
De Barros blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matthew De Barros has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Farrier blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Farrier.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Farrier comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Farrier winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Farrier!