PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Barbossa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Papa Dock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anthony Barbossa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Barbossa
vs
Dock

191 cm
19
240 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

202 cm
23
263 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

Punishment Nutrition

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anthony Barbossa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Papa Dock!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbossa slips a straight right by Dock.
Barbossa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dock.
Dock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Barbossa looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Barbossa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dock is trying to control the position but Barbossa postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barbossa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dock's guard.
Dock is controlling Barbossa's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Barbossa wants to pass the guard but Dock is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dock is concentrating on defense, preventing Barbossa from advancing position.
Dock trying to control here.
Barbossa thows a huge punch but Dock dodges it nicely.
Barbossa is thwarting Dock's attempts to control the position.
Barbossa is trying to control. Dock wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Barbossa looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dock is looking for a sweep. Barbossa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barbossa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Barbossa is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbossa is trying to control the action in half guard but Dock is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dock is looking to control Barbossa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dock avoid being mounted?
Barbossa seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Barbossa works his way into side control.

Barbossa is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dock is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dock wants to control but Barbossa postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbossa cracks Dock with a big elbow.
Dock manages to work his way to half guard, despite Barbossa's best efforts.
Barbossa is thwarting Dock's attempts to control the position.

Barbossa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dock is just riding it out for now. Barbossa eventually gives up the hold.
Dock is not content to let Barbossa control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Barbossa is taking a breather. Dock says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Barbossa has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dock keeping hold of Barbossa's head, controlling as best he can.
Barbossa is keen to just control but Dock is a slippery customer.
Dock has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barbossa is working away from the top position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dock might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Barbossa kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Barbossa misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Barbossa dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Barbossa shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dock manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dock controlling the position.
Dock is trying to keep Barbossa in close.
Barbossa landing some decent shots from guard.
Barbossa wants to control from the top but Dock keeps moving.
Barbossa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dock's guard.
Barbossa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Barbossa takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dock is not content to let Barbossa control the position.
Barbossa is looking to stall here but Dock recovers full guard.
Dock is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barbossa sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dock trying to keep a closed guard but Barbossa is proving a slippery customer.

Dock is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Barbossa throwing strikes from guard but Dock blocks nicely.
Barbossa throwing strikes from guard but Dock blocks nicely.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dock punishes Barbossa's body with a nice straight punch.
Dock misses the jab.
Barbossa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dock misses with a jab to the body

and Barbossa counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Barbossa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbossa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barbossa trying to control but Dock is working from the bottom.
Barbossa wants to pass the guard but Dock is keeping the position.
Barbossa trying to control the position from guard on top but Dock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Dock is looking for a triangle but Barbossa pushes his legs off easily.
Barbossa scoring with punches to the head and body.

Barbossa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Barbossa misses the body punch
and Dock counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dock throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barbossa.
Barbossa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbossa takes one to the side of the head.
Papa Dock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dock misses with an uppercut.
Dock connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

It looks like Anthony Barbossa has been cut.
Dock scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barbossa doesn't seem bothered though.
Barbossa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbossa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dock thows a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Papa Dock will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Anthony Barbossa's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Barbossa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dock is fending him off so far but Barbossa persists. Nope, Dock circles away and we're back to standing.
Dock is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Dock throws a chopping leg kick but Barbossa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Barbossa missing with a left hand there. Dock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbossa swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Barbossa misses.

Barbossa closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dock did well to prevent Barbossa getting side control.
Dock trying to control from the bottom.
Barbossa is looking to take a break and control but Dock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barbossa with the ground and pound but Dock uses the opportunity to regain guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbossa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dock works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barbossa trying to control but Dock is working from the bottom.
Barbossa tries to free his leg and advance position but Dock is retaining full guard.
Dock is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Barbossa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dock tries to avoid it but Barbossa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dock to the ground. Dock escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Barbossa fails with the takedown
enabling Dock to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Barbossa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barbossa misses with a takedown attempt
and Dock counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbossa misses with a takedown attempt - Dock sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Barbossa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Barbossa lands a really nice looking cross but Dock seems unphased.
Dock has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Barbossa tries for a takedown but Dock circles away easily
and Dock counters with a nice uppercut.
Dock slaps away a takedown attempt from Barbossa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Barbossa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dock tries to avoid it but Barbossa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dock to the ground. Dock escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Barbossa swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dock counters with a left to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dock with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barbossa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbossa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dock misses with a straight right.
Dock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbossa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dock can pounce on him.
Dock lands an overhand right.
Dock throws a hook to the side of Barbossa's head but Barbossa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dock throws a looping overhand right but Barbossa ducks down to avoid it.
Dock wants to slow Barbossa down by chopping away at his legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dock with a hook.

Anthony Barbossa's cut is getting worse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dock attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Barbossa is looking to wear down Dock with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Barbossa thows a body shot but no joy.
Dock misses with a shot to the body

and Barbossa counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dock won't be happy with that.
Dock struggling a bit here.
Dock regains half guard there - taking advantage of Barbossa's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Dock is looking to control Barbossa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dock avoid being mounted?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barbossa wants to take a breather but Dock is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Papa Dock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dock 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 William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Papa Dock!