PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hannibal Von Ruthless (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gavilan Barrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Von Ruthless comes to the cage accompanied by Clint Mansell-Lux Aeterna. Barrera has chosen Ileso as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Von Ruthless
vs
Barrera

188 cm
19
265 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

193 cm
24
265 lbs
6 - 8 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hannibal Von Ruthless!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gavilan Barrera!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barrera tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Von Ruthless swivels and escapes.
Barrera tries to score a power double leg takedown but Von Ruthless sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barrera somewhat.
Von Ruthless throws a head kick that misses.
Von Ruthless lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Barrera backs up against the cage.

It looks like Gavilan Barrera has been cut.
Von Ruthless fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barrera.
Barrera looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Von Ruthless lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barrera on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Von Ruthless. Von Ruthless obviously looking to wear him down.

Von Ruthless lands a big head kick that sends Barrera tumbling to the mat! Von Ruthless takes a step backwards and waves Barrera back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Von Ruthless lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Von Ruthless.
Von Ruthless looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jab by Von Ruthless.
Von Ruthless connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

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

Barrera is rocked!
Von Ruthless fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barrera.
Barrera is still on wobbly legs! Can Von Ruthless finish him?
Von Ruthless fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Barrera seems to have recovered his senses.
Von Ruthless lands a head kick!
Von Ruthless throws a head kick but Barrera moves out of range.
Barrera takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Von Ruthless lands a high kick!
Von Ruthless lets loose with a powerful body kick. Barrera will feel that in the morning.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Ruthless fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barrera.
Barrera sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Von Ruthless scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Von Ruthless lets loose with a powerful body kick. Barrera will feel that in the morning.
Barrera takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Von Ruthless misses with a double jab.
Von Ruthless throws a leg kick which misses Barrera's front leg but catches the back leg as Barrera tries to avoid it.
Hannibal Von Ruthless is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barrera tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Von Ruthless lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Von Ruthless lands a high kick!

That has opened up Gavilan Barrera's cut even more.
A head kick from Von Ruthless lands but Barrera takes it in his stride.
Von Ruthless fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Barrera on the side of the head.
Von Ruthless lets loose with a powerful body kick. Barrera will feel that in the morning.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Von Ruthless.
Von Ruthless scores with a leg kick.
Von Ruthless connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barrera. Barrera circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Von Ruthless lands with a thumping leg kick.
Von Ruthless connects with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Ruthless scores with a body shot.
Von Ruthless connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Von Ruthless lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Von Ruthless throws a nice head kick!
Von Ruthless lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barrera's sensitive parts.
Von Ruthless scores with a head kick.
Von Ruthless lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barrera's sensitive parts.
Barrera shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Von Ruthless but Von Ruthless pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hannibal Von Ruthless has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gavilan Barrera.
Von Ruthless scores with a spinning back kick!
A nice leg kick lands there from Von Ruthless.
Barrera has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Barrera walks into a left hand.
A head kick from Von Ruthless lands but Barrera takes it in his stride.
Barrera's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Good leg kick by Von Ruthless there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A punch combination from Von Ruthless misses.
Barrera stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Von Ruthless.
Barrera has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Von Ruthless.
Von Ruthless throws a head kick that misses.
Von Ruthless stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Von Ruthless wants it to stay on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Von Ruthless.
Von Ruthless connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A good leg kick by Von Ruthless.
Von Ruthless lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Barrera shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Barrera takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gavilan Barrera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Ruthless's corner calls for a 1-2. Von Ruthless obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Von Ruthless throws a head kick that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Von Ruthless.
Von Ruthless lets loose with a powerful body kick. Barrera will feel that in the morning.
Von Ruthless lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Barrera tries to score a power double leg takedown but Von Ruthless sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barrera somewhat.
Barrera is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Von Ruthless.
Von Ruthless throws a series of strikes that have Barrera backpedaling.
Von Ruthless lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Von Ruthless.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barrera misses with a combination
and Von Ruthless counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Ruthless lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barrera's sensitive parts.
Von Ruthless jabs Barrera right on the nose. Barrera blinks but takes it well.
Barrera blocks a head kick by Von Ruthless.
Von Ruthless lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Von Ruthless.
Barrera shoots in and drives through. Von Ruthless sprawls well.
Von Ruthless scores with a head kick.
Good leg kick by Von Ruthless there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Von Ruthless comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Von Ruthless throws a head kick that misses.
Barrera tries for a takedown but Von Ruthless circles away easily
and Von Ruthless makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Barrera really felt that one!
Von Ruthless looks to land a combination. Barrera sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Von Ruthless.
Barrera takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Von Ruthless throws a quick inside leg kick.
Von Ruthless throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A left and a right from Von Ruthless both land. Nice combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hannibal Von Ruthless dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gavilan Barrera's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Von Ruthless bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Von Ruthless.
Von Ruthless scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Von Ruthless throws a sloppy head kick and Barrera moves out of range easily.
Von Ruthless feints and then cracks Barrera's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barrera down.
Barrera tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Von Ruthless dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barrera. That did some damage!
Von Ruthless lands a two punch combo.
Von Ruthless is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barrera can do to turn this around?
Von Ruthless is looking to slow Barrera down with leg kicks.
Barrera on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Von Ruthless. Von Ruthless obviously looking to wear him down.
Von Ruthless scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Von Ruthless lands a head kick. Barrera smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nice straight punches there by Von Ruthless. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Von Ruthless.
Von Ruthless moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Von Ruthless scoring well with a low kick there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Von Ruthless.
Barrera avoids the head kick by Von Ruthless.
Von Ruthless scores with a kick to the body.
Hannibal Von Ruthless is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slapping body kick lands there for Von Ruthless.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Ruthless lands with a shot to the body.
Von Ruthless misses with a two punch combination.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Von Ruthless.
Von Ruthless throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Barrera's head.
Von Ruthless chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Von Ruthless connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Von Ruthless plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A chopping leg kick lands by Von Ruthless.
A solid leg kick lands there for Von Ruthless.
Barrera is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Von Ruthless.
Barrera is trying desperately to land a takedown but Von Ruthless is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Barrera.
Barrera walks forward, straight into a front kick from Von Ruthless.
Von Ruthless lands with a thumping leg kick.
Barrera chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Von Ruthless can pounce on him.
Von Ruthless connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hannibal Von Ruthless is winning the standup battle so far.
An inside leg kick lands from Von Ruthless.
Crunch! Von Ruthless slams his shin into Barrera's torso.
Barrera chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Von Ruthless can pounce on him.
Von Ruthless scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Von Ruthless.
Von Ruthless lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Von Ruthless is working the combinations to good effect here.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Von Ruthless.
Von Ruthless lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
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!
Barrera throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Von Ruthless's waist but Von Ruthless gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Barrera off to one side.
Von Ruthless throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Barrera.
Von Ruthless throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barrera has a takedown stuffed.
Barrera takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A nice inside leg kick there by Von Ruthless. That's going to slow Barrera down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Von Ruthless.
Von Ruthless throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Barrera.
Barrera showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Von Ruthless.
Von Ruthless connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A head kick misses from Barrera.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Barrera might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Von Ruthless has got the better of the exchanges.
An inside leg kick lands from Von Ruthless.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Von Ruthless.
Von Ruthless scores with a push kick.
Von Ruthless turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Von Ruthless cracks Barrera with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Von Ruthless throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Von Ruthless lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barrera's sensitive parts.
An inside leg kick lands from Von Ruthless.
Von Ruthless throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Von Ruthless jabs at Barrera's body.
A good leg kick by Von Ruthless.
Von Ruthless lands with a thumping leg kick.
Von Ruthless lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barrera at a distance.
Barrera on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Barrera takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Von Ruthless, right into the meat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Von Ruthless.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Von Ruthless dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barrera. That did some damage!
Barrera shoots in and drives through. Von Ruthless sprawls well.
Hannibal Von Ruthless has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gavilan Barrera.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Barrera crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Von Ruthless - the referee stops the clock and Barrera gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Von Ruthless. Barrera manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Von Ruthless.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Von Ruthless - that will leave a mark!
Von Ruthless lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Von Ruthless scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Barrera takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Von Ruthless displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Von Ruthless throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Barrera's head.
Von Ruthless works over Barrera's head and body with a nice combination.
Barrera gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Von Ruthless.
Barrera fails with the takedown
and Von Ruthless counters with a nice kick to the body.
Von Ruthless feints and then cracks Barrera's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barrera down.
Von Ruthless thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Barrera if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Von Ruthless scores with a spinning back kick!
Von Ruthless throws a nice outside leg kick.
Barrera on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Von Ruthless. Von Ruthless obviously looking to wear him down.
Von Ruthless delivers a nice body kick.
Barrera doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hannibal Von Ruthless dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gavilan Barrera's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Von Ruthless lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Von Ruthless lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barrera shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Von Ruthless counters with an inside leg kick.
Von Ruthless stalks Barrera and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Barrera's face. Barrera staggers backwards, shaken.
Von Ruthless connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Von Ruthless lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Von Ruthless goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Von Ruthless throws a leg kick which misses Barrera's front leg but catches the back leg as Barrera tries to avoid it.
Von Ruthless lands a nice shot to the body.
Von Ruthless scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Barrera takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Barrera ducks right into an uppercut from Von Ruthless.
Von Ruthless lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A nice leg kick lands there from Von Ruthless.
Barrera tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Von Ruthless pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Von Ruthless lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Von Ruthless goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Ruthless pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Von Ruthless.
Von Ruthless lands with a nice combination. Barrera backs away looking to recover.
Von Ruthless displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Barrera takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Von Ruthless, right into the meat.
Von Ruthless looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Von Ruthless moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Von Ruthless.
Barrera blocks a head kick by Von Ruthless.
Von Ruthless thumps Barrera with a low kick.
Barrera has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Von Ruthless throws a quick inside leg kick.
Von Ruthless closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Von Ruthless moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Von Ruthless throws a series of punches but Barrera avoids them all with ease.
Von Ruthless thows a body shot but no joy.
Barrera tries for a takedown but Von Ruthless circles away easily
and Von Ruthless counters with a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barrera fails with a takedown attempt.
Hannibal Von Ruthless has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gavilan Barrera.
An inside leg kick lands from Von Ruthless.
Von Ruthless pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Von Ruthless fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barrera.
Barrera throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Von Ruthless's waist but Von Ruthless gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Barrera off to one side.
Von Ruthless feints and then cracks Barrera's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barrera down.
A nice combination there by Von Ruthless.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A chopping leg kick lands by Von Ruthless.
Von Ruthless throws a nice head kick!
Von Ruthless fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barrera.
Barrera takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Von Ruthless. Barrera shrugs it off though.
Von Ruthless tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Von Ruthless throws a head kick that misses.
Barrera is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Barrera rushes Von Ruthless and presses him up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Ruthless wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Von Ruthless is trying to force a seperation but Barrera has the dominant position.

Von Ruthless manages to break the clinch.
Von Ruthless lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barrera's sensitive parts.
Barrera takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A slapping leg kick lands for Von Ruthless.
Von Ruthless dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barrera. That did some damage!
Von Ruthless bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Von Ruthless goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Von Ruthless throws a head kick that misses.
Von Ruthless throws a nice outside leg kick.
Von Ruthless throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Barrera's head.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Von Ruthless - that will leave a mark!
Barrera takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Von Ruthless smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Barrera takes a kick to the side of the head.
Barrera stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Von Ruthless.
Donk. Von Ruthless catches Barrera right on the button with a cross.
Barrera shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Von Ruthless sprawls well. Von Ruthless wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Barrera gets slowly back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Ruthless scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Von Ruthless connects with a nice looking jab.
Barrera is looking to clinch but Von Ruthless is avoiding it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Von Ruthless, right into the meat.
Von Ruthless throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Barrera's head.
Barrera takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Von Ruthless.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Von Ruthless bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Barrera's head backwards.
Von Ruthless lands a nice looking kick to the body. Barrera takes a step back to recover.
Barrera takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hannibal Von Ruthless is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barrera takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Von Ruthless, right into the meat.
A head kick from Von Ruthless lands but Barrera takes it in his stride.
Gavilan Barrera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Von Ruthless stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Von Ruthless wants it to stay on the feet.
Von Ruthless dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barrera. That did some damage!

And that's the end of the fight!
Hannibal Von Ruthless showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Von Ruthless, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:24
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:24
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hannibal Von Ruthless!