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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Caio Barbosa (ranked 1455 p4p, 152 weight class) and Jason Arlington (ranked 1215 p4p, 118 weight class). Arlington has chosen Unchained Melody as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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145 lbs
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150 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Caio Barbosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Arlington!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arlington scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barbosa gets back to half guard.
Arlington prevents Barbosa from improving his position.
My spies in Fist of Fury Training Center inform me that Arlington has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Barbosa is doing well to control the position and prevent Arlington from advancing to side control.
Barbosa won't allow Arlington to pass to mount.
Arlington prevents Barbosa from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arlington trying to mount his opponent but Barbosa defends it.
Barbosa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Arlington.
Barbosa's coaches at Top Gun Academy have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa is looking for a sweep. Arlington is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barbosa trying to control but Arlington postures up.
Arlington throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Barbosa wants to improve his position but Arlington is controlling well.
Arlington controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arlington tries to pass to full mount but Barbosa defends it.
Barbosa tries to roll over but Arlington keeps him under control.
Barbosa wants to control but Arlington is keeping busy.
Arlington seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Barbosa actively working from the bottom here.
Barbosa is refusing to be controlled, as Arlington sits in half guard.
Barbosa is trying to maintain the position but Arlington is very close to passing his half guard.
Barbosa gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Arlington trying to control but Barbosa is working from the bottom.
Barbosa wants to sweep here but Arlington controlling him for the moment.
Arlington is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Barbosa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barbosa trying to control the position.
Barbosa seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Arlington controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Arlington trying to control the position from guard on top but Barbosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barbosa trying to control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa throws a shot from downtown. Arlington moves away and avoids it.
Arlington scores with a takedown into Barbosa's guard.
Barbosa keeping moving, preventing Arlington from controlling successfully.
Barbosa wants to sweep but no luck.
Arlington looking to pass the guard.
Arlington scoring with punches to the head and body.
Barbosa trying to control the position.
Arlington won't allow Barbosa to sweep him here.
Barbosa trying to control the position.
Barbosa wants to sweep here but Arlington controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Arlington manages to get himself to full guard.
Arlington has his foot on Barbosa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barbosa works his way back into a safe position though.
Arlington looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barbosa is one step ahead there.
Barbosa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barbosa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Barbosa trying to control but Arlington is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arlington looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Arlington dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Arlington takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Arlington moves away from the strike by Barbosa.
Arlington scores with a nice right hand.
Barbosa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab lands there for Arlington.
Barbosa cracks Arlington with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Barbosa throws an overhand right that lands on Arlington's shoulder, as Arlington tries to avoid the shot.
Barbosa looks to land a left hand but Arlington moved out of range nicely.
A big right from Barbosa misses.
Arlington lands with a cross.
Barbosa shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arlington lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Barbosa keeping moving, preventing Arlington from controlling successfully.
Barbosa wants to sweep but no luck.
Arlington looking to pass the guard.
Barbosa controls Arlington momentarily but Arlington frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arlington sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Barbosa's guard.
Arlington trying to control from half guard but Barbosa is working away.
Arlington is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Arlington passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Barbosa!
Arlington dominating with strikes here.
Arlington wants to finish this one by submission but Barbosa is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Arlington.
Barbosa sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Arlington looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa trying to hold on to Arlington's head to control him but Arlington postures up.
Arlington is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Barbosa looking for submissions off his back.
Arlington has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barbosa wants to get back to full guard but Arlington has mounted him!
Arlington fails to take his opponent's back.
Arlington with shots to the head and body - Barbosa looks very uncomfortable down there.
Arlington landing strikes from the mount.
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!
Barbosa is wriggling around trying to escape.
Arlington lands a couple of good shots and Barbosa has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Barbosa trying to control the position but Arlington manages to sink in the hooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa looking very determined here, making life difficult for Arlington.
Barbosa trying to control the position but Arlington manages to sink in the hooks.
Barbosa has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Arlington.
Barbosa is in bad spot here.
Arlington is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Barbosa is defending well though. Arlington let's go of the attempt for now.
Barbosa turns into Arlington and is now in his guard.
Barbosa is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Arlington keeping moving, preventing Barbosa from controlling successfully.
Arlington avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barbosa wants to control from the top but Arlington keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa landing with the ground and pound.
Barbosa throwing strikes but missing.
Arlington is trying to control the position but Barbosa postures up.
Barbosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Arlington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barbosa trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Arlington manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Arlington trying to control the position from guard on top but Barbosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arlington pushing down on Barbosa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jason Arlington has got the better of the ground game so far.
Arlington looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Barbosa with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Arlington showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Arlington drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Barbosa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Arlington won't allow Barbosa to sweep him here.
Arlington landing some decent shots from guard.
Arlington showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Arlington wants to control from the top but Barbosa keeps moving.
Arlington is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arlington lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Arlington looking to pass the guard.
Arlington sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa controlling the position.
Barbosa has his foot on Arlington's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Arlington works his way back into a safe position though.
Arlington wants to control from the top but Barbosa keeps moving.
Barbosa is trying to control the position but Arlington postures up.
Arlington is fighting to break Barbosa's control of his arms but Barbosa is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barbosa is on top in guard.
Barbosa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arlington looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Arlington wants to control the position but Barbosa says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Barbosa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Barbosa throws a strike but Arlington avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barbosa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Arlington lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Barbosa wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Arlington stands up over Barbosa, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Arlington landing some decent shots from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arlington distracts Barbosa with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Barbosa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Arlington chips away with some ground and pound.
Barbosa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Arlington wants to control from the top but Barbosa keeps moving.
Arlington advances to half guard.
Barbosa wants to improve his position but Arlington is controlling well.
Arlington thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Arlington tries to pass to full mount but Barbosa defends it.
Arlington is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa is concentrating on defense, preventing Arlington from advancing position.
Barbosa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arlington pulls his head out easily.
Barbosa trying to control from the bottom.
Barbosa is trying to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barbosa trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barbosa tries to get to full guard but Arlington has control of the leg.
Caio Barbosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jason Arlington is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Arlington is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Arlington comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Arlington 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Arlington!
Jason Arlington thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Caio Barbosa had this to say: 'I think he did very well and would like the chance to avenge this victory. '.
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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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