PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Barbosa (ranked 497 p4p, 355 weight class) and Dude McWrestler (ranked 77 p4p, 56 weight class). Barbosa kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Eminem - Go to Sleep. The crowd seem to be enjoying McWrestler's choice of entrance music: Lil Baby - On Me. Antonio Barbosa could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dude McWrestler's chin.

Barbosa
vs
McWrestler

180 cm
24
175
11 - 5 - 0

180 cm
24
174
11 - 5 - 0

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World class MT
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Antonio Barbosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dude McWrestler!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McWrestler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbosa.
A counter left hand to the body from Barbosa misses its target.
Barbosa misses with a head kick.
Barbosa defending well as McWrestler loads up on a big left hand.
McWrestler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McWrestler uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McWrestler misses with an uppercut. Barbosa saw that one coming.
Barbosa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McWrestler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McWrestler blocks the body kick.
Barbosa lands a nice looking kick to the body. McWrestler takes a step back to recover.
A jab from Barbosa misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for Barbosa.
McWrestler throws a right and a left that both miss.
McWrestler just misses with a punch to the body.
McWrestler misses with a hook
and Barbosa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbosa lands a head shot.
Barbosa misses the body punch
and McWrestler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

McWrestler closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McWrestler lands in his opponent's guard.
McWrestler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barbosa keeping moving, preventing McWrestler from controlling successfully.
Barbosa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McWrestler postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McWrestler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler stopping the sweep attempt from Barbosa.
McWrestler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McWrestler is stalling in the full guard.
Barbosa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McWrestler.
Barbosa keeping moving, preventing McWrestler from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McWrestler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McWrestler trying to control but Barbosa is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
McWrestler content to stall in guard here.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McWrestler scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McWrestler misses with a lunging right hand
and McWrestler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McWrestler throws a looping overhand right but Barbosa ducks down to avoid it.
Barbosa lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Barbosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McWrestler.
Barbosa looks to throw a body kick
and McWrestler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barbosa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McWrestler.
McWrestler lands with a good body shot.
Barbosa tries to move into range but McWrestler moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Barbosa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McWrestler misses with a hook
and Barbosa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for McWrestler.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McWrestler shoots in and drives through. Barbosa sprawls well.
Barbosa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dude McWrestler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa slips under a jab from McWrestler.
McWrestler shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Barbosa pinned against the cage. Barbosa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barbosa, as that shot connected.
McWrestler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbosa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McWrestler.
Barbosa lands a slapping body shot.
The fighters circling - McWrestler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McWrestler rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barbosa counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dude McWrestler will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Barbosa gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Barbosa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McWrestler.
McWrestler works over Barbosa with some ground and pound from guard.
McWrestler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barbosa is keeping the position for now.
McWrestler throwing strikes but missing.
McWrestler controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa pulls McWrestler in close to prevent any damage.
McWrestler is looking to work some ground and pound but Barbosa has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McWrestler throws a big elbow that misses.
Barbosa trying to control the position here.
McWrestler trying to control but Barbosa is working from the bottom.
McWrestler controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McWrestler throws a body punch but Barbosa moves out of range.
McWrestler connects with a looping right hand.
McWrestler loads up on a big right hand but Barbosa slips the punch.
Barbosa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barbosa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McWrestler ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.
McWrestler tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McWrestler darts in looking for a takedown but Barbosa gets double underhooks and turns McWrestler into the cage.
Barbosa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from McWrestler.
Barbosa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McWrestler scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Barbosa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McWrestler moves into range and connects with a jab.
Barbosa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McWrestler misses with a double jab
and Barbosa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McWrestler cracks Barbosa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McWrestler takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Barbosa lands a nice shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler lands a jab to Barbosa's midsection.
McWrestler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbosa was well out of range. Poor timing from McWrestler.
Barbosa avoids the body shot from McWrestler.

McWrestler scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Barbosa parries the strikes from McWrestler easily there. McWrestler is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Barbosa to escape.
Barbosa wants to control but McWrestler postures up.
McWrestler in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw McWrestler working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
McWrestler grinds an elbow into Barbosa's temple.
McWrestler content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
McWrestler looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Barbosa is avoiding damage well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler just content to control the position.
Barbosa keeps McWrestler under control for a moment.
Barbosa is looking for a sweep.
McWrestler misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
An elbow from McWrestler crashes against the mat.
Barbosa managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by McWrestler.
Barbosa is trying to control McWrestler's posture but McWrestler avoids it.
Barbosa on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dude McWrestler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Crunch! Barbosa slams his shin into McWrestler's torso.
Antonio Barbosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McWrestler misses with a straight right.
McWrestler throws a hook to the side of Barbosa's head but Barbosa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McWrestler throws a good cross that connects.
McWrestler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barbosa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barbosa is looking to counter punch.
McWrestler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbosa.
Barbosa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Barbosa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A jab from Barbosa misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McWrestler moves into range and connects with a jab.
McWrestler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barbosa as he avoids it easily.
And Barbosa counters with a quick kick to the body but McWrestler blocks it.
McWrestler takes a swing at Barbosa's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Barbosa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McWrestler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barbosa as he avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McWrestler doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Barbosa counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Antonio Barbosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dude McWrestler.
Barbosa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McWrestler's head backwards.

McWrestler is rocked!
Barbosa throws a body shot but no joy.
McWrestler is still on wobbly legs! Can Barbosa finish him?
McWrestler misses with a shot to the body
and Barbosa counters with a good, hard body kick but McWrestler shrugs it off.
McWrestler seems to have recovered his senses.
McWrestler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McWrestler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McWrestler missing with a left hand there. Barbosa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McWrestler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McWrestler misses with a lunging right hand
and Barbosa counters with a nice body shot.
McWrestler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with a wild body shot.
McWrestler throws the left hand but Barbosa avoids the punch easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa throws a right and a left that both miss.
McWrestler tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Barbosa throws a half hearted mid kick.
A shot to the body from McWrestler misses
and Barbosa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McWrestler throws a big shot that misses.
Barbosa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McWrestler tests Barbosa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McWrestler misses with a wild body shot.
McWrestler throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McWrestler.
McWrestler takes one to the chin there.
McWrestler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barbosa with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa stuffs the takedown.
Barbosa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McWrestler doesn't seem bothered though.
McWrestler swings widly with a right hand

and Barbosa counters with a nice right hand that sends McWrestler toppling to the canvas! McWrestler scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Barbosa finish him?!
Barbosa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McWrestler connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Barbosa scrambles back to his feet.
McWrestler lands a glancing blow to the side of Barbosa's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McWrestler takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McWrestler is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McWrestler shoots in for a takedown but Barbosa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McWrestler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McWrestler throws a body punch but Barbosa moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Barbosa misses its target.

McWrestler shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Barbosa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler thows a huge punch but Barbosa dodges it nicely.
McWrestler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barbosa keeps working.
The fighters are battling for position here. Barbosa manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Barbosa working for a triangle but McWrestler defends it easily.
McWrestler works over Barbosa with some ground and pound from guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Barbosa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McWrestler has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Dude McWrestler!
Our winner, Dude McWrestler, 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.