PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paolinho Antonio Mateis Laeiro (ranked 2450 p4p, 6824 weight class) and Clifton Barn (ranked 319 p4p, 599 weight class). Paolinho Antonio Mateis Laeiro has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Mateis Laeiro
vs
Barn

192 cm
25
198
4 - 1 - 0

190 cm
20
190
1 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paolinho Antonio Mateis Laeiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Clifton Barn!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mateis Laeiro shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Barn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've been hearing reports that Mateis Laeiro has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mateis Laeiro shoots and misses
and Barn counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mateis Laeiro fails with the takedown
and Barn counters with a nice uppercut.

It looks like Paolinho Antonio Mateis Laeiro has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paolinho Antonio Mateis Laeiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barn displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mateis Laeiro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

Barn forces Mateis Laeiro back against the cage and clinches.

Mateis Laeiro has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Barn uses from the top position.
Barn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mateis Laeiro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Mateis Laeiro has his foot on Barn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barn works his way back into a safe position though.
Barn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mateis Laeiro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Barn controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Barn wants to control from the top but Mateis Laeiro keeps moving.

Mateis Laeiro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mateis Laeiro working for submissions but it's allowed Barn to get to half guard.

Barn gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Barn feints a jab promting Mateis Laeiro to slip. Barn then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mateis Laeiro slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Barn leaves Mateis Laeiro with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Barn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Barn gets underhooks to prevent Mateis Laeiro's takedown attempt.
Barn will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mateis Laeiro up against the cage.
Barn landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mateis Laeiro is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Barn landing knees to the body.
Barn putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mateis Laeiro in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Barn crunches a lovely knee into Mateis Laeiro's ribcage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barn lands a nice uppercut.
Barn content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Barn throws a big uppercut that drops Mateis Laeiro! More strikes from Barn and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Mateis Laeiro lies dazed against the cage as Barn celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clifton Barn!
Clifton Barn thanked the fans post fight for their support.