PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dantas Barao (ranked 2492 p4p, 136 weight class) and Muhamad Fatih (ranked 24587 p4p, 279 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Muhamad Fatih enters the cage!

Barao
vs
Fatih

170 cm
19
148 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

160 cm
27
135 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Brooklyn Apothecary
Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dantas Barao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Muhamad Fatih!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barao clobbers Fatih with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Barao throws a leg kick which misses Fatih's front leg but catches the back leg as Fatih tries to avoid it.
Barao slaps away a takedown attempt from Fatih, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Barao definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fatih tries to score a power double leg takedown but Barao sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fatih somewhat.
Fatih with a poor takedown
and Barao counters with a nice body kick.
Dantas Barao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Muhamad Fatih.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Barao lands a big head kick that sends Fatih tumbling to the mat! Barao takes a step backwards and waves Fatih back to his feet - he wants the finish!

It looks like Muhamad Fatih has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barao throws a sloppy head kick and Fatih moves out of range easily.
Muhamad Fatih seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barao lands a big right hook! Fatih looks hurt but is still standing! Barao lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Fatih falls down and Barao dives in with a huge hammer fist! Fatih's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Barao runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dantas Barao!
Our winner, Dantas Barao, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Muhamad Fatih was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you for the fight. I will come back stronger. InshaAllah'.