PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joey Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicolas Barcos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Anderson
vs
Barcos

185 cm
25
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
212 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Intelligent

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joey Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nicolas Barcos!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barcos shoots in for a takedown but Anderson shows good takedown defense.
Anderson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nicolas Barcos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barcos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Joey Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicolas Barcos.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Barcos.
Barcos fails with a takedown attempt.
Barcos fails with the takedown
and Anderson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Barcos looks winded!
Barcos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Barcos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Anderson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barcos somewhat.
Nice sprawl there from Anderson as Barcos shoots in.
Anderson connects with a solid leg kick.
Barcos shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Anderson sprawls well. Anderson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Barcos gets slowly back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson connects with a body shot that sends Barcos's belly button to the back.

Anderson lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Barcos sprawling to the canvas. Anderson follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Barcos hang on?

It looks like Nicolas Barcos has been cut.
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!
Anderson is trying to control the action in half guard but Barcos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Barcos trying to control but Anderson postures up.
Anderson is trying to control the action in half guard but Barcos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Anderson thows a huge punch but Barcos dodges it nicely.
Barcos is looking to control Anderson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barcos avoid being mounted?
Anderson is looking to advance position but Barcos won't allow it.
Barcos is not content to let Anderson control the position.
Barcos keeping his head moving to avoid the 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.
Barcos punching from the bottom.
Barcos wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy.
Anderson is looking to take a break and control but Barcos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Anderson is thwarting Barcos's attempts to control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice takedown defense from Anderson. No joy for Barcos on that attempt.
Barcos shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Anderson defends it nicely.
Barcos shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Anderson counters with a left and a right that stings Barcos.
Anderson connects with a body shot that sends Barcos's belly button to the back.
Barcos needs to keep his hands up - Anderson had a free shot at his head there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Anderson.
Anderson scores with a nice head shot.

Barcos is rocked!
Barcos shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Anderson scores with a counter punch that sends Barcos to the canvas! Anderson smells blood - he's punishing Barcos with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Barcos has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joey Anderson!
Joey Anderson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.