PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Barreras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jezus Hoolio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Barreras might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Hellshock - Walking Death. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jezus Hoolio was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Barreras
vs
Hoolio

184 cm
20
216 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

225 cm
18
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Samuel Barreras!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jezus Hoolio!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoolio circles away from the clinch attempt.

Hoolio drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Barreras is looking for a sweep.

Hoolio goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Barreras has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hoolio but great work by Barreras.
Barreras avoids the strikes from the bottom by Hoolio.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoolio throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Hoolio is looking for a sweep.
Hoolio is trying to work for a sweep but Barreras has mounted him!
Hoolio tries to improve his position but instead Barreras has taken his back!
Hoolio tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Hoolio can't escape the position.
Hoolio is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barreras manages to capitalize on a mistake by Hoolio to take his back!
Hoolio is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
I really don't envy Hoolio right now.
Barreras biding his time, looking for the opening.
Barreras has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hoolio is really stuck here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barreras just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.

We're going to have a standup here because Samuel Barreras wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Hoolio blocks a head kick by Barreras.
Barreras tries a head kick but it misses.
Hoolio fails with a takedown attempt.
Hoolio blocks a head kick by Barreras.
Barreras throws a head kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hoolio scores a takedown into full mount!
Barreras keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hoolio misses with some ground and pound and Barreras recovers position to half guard.
Hoolio throwing shots but Barreras is blocking nicely.
Hoolio trying to pass the guard but Barreras defending well.

Barreras makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Hoolio blocks a head kick by Barreras.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoolio swats away the attempt to clinch by Barreras.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hoolio fails to pull guard.

Barreras escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barreras throws a sloppy head kick and Hoolio moves out of range easily.

Barreras has managed to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barreras lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barreras misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hoolio.
Barreras lands a nice elbow.
Hoolio is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Barreras pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Samuel Barreras will probably get the nod.
That's time! Barreras's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Barreras throws a head kick that misses.
Barreras pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Barreras as Hoolio shoots in.
Hoolio takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hoolio shoots in but no luck this time.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Barreras breaks the clinch.
Hoolio shoots in but Barreras avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Samuel Barreras has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jezus Hoolio.
Barreras misses with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Barreras.
Barreras tries a head kick but it misses.
Barreras throws a head kick that misses.
Barreras checks the leg kick.
A head kick misses from Barreras.
Hoolio closes this distance looking for a takedown but Barreras circles away.
Barreras throws a head kick that misses.
Hoolio keeps the fight on the outside.
Barreras pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barreras throws a sloppy head kick and Hoolio moves out of range easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barreras looks for the body kick but Hoolio saw that one coming.
Hoolio shoots in but no luck this time.
Barreras tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barreras scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Barreras fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barreras throws a head kick but Hoolio moves out of range.
Barreras misses with a head kick.
Barreras tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Barreras.
Barreras throws a sloppy head kick and Hoolio moves out of range easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Barreras.
Hoolio blocks a head kick by Barreras.
Barreras wants to clinch.
Barreras misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hoolio avoids the head kick by Barreras.
Hoolio has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Barreras.
Hoolio moves out of range of the body kick.
Barreras throws a head kick but Hoolio moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoolio blocks a head kick by Barreras.
Samuel Barreras is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hoolio closes this distance looking for a takedown but Barreras circles away.
Barreras slaps away a takedown attempt from Hoolio, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Barreras pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barreras pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Samuel Barreras is winning the standup battle so far.
Barreras throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Barreras has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hoolio takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hoolio avoids the elbow strike from Barreras, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Barreras dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Hoolio blocks the body kick.

Barreras moves into range and clinches up with Hoolio.

Barreras breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Barreras lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hoolio doesn't seem phased though.
Barreras wants to clinch up but Hoolio keeps it at a distance.

Barreras closes the distance and clinches.
Hoolio drops down looking for an ankle pick but Barreras pulls his leg out and moves away.
Barreras tries a head kick but it misses.
Samuel Barreras seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Barreras as Hoolio shoots in.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barreras throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barreras tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barreras connects with a crisp jab.
Barreras throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Barreras.
Hoolio tries for a takedown but Barreras circles away easily

and Barreras counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Samuel Barreras has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jezus Hoolio.
Barreras comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Barreras escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barreras throws a sloppy head kick and Hoolio moves out of range easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoolio avoids the head kick by Barreras.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barreras looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barreras tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barreras pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barreras plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barreras throws a head kick but Hoolio moves out of range.
Hoolio misses with a low kick.
Hoolio tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Barreras swivels and escapes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barreras tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barreras throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barreras is looking to land body kicks.
Hoolio shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Barreras but Barreras pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Barreras misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hoolio keeps the fight on the outside.
Barreras tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barreras tries a head kick but it misses.
Barreras tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barreras is looking to clinch but Hoolio is avoiding it.
Barreras tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barreras throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hoolio avoids the head kick by Barreras.
Barreras throws a shot from downtown. Hoolio moves away and avoids it.
Barreras misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barreras throws a head kick but Hoolio moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoolio shoots in for a double leg but Barreras sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Barreras throws a head kick that misses.
Jezus Hoolio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Samuel Barreras is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Hoolio tries to keep at a distance but Barreras has taken the fight into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Barreras showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Barreras, 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Barreras!
An out of breath Samuel Barreras thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.