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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Heriberto Nichols (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Barros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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177 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Heriberto Nichols!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Luis Barros!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Dmitry Maklakov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nichols closes the distance and clinches up with Barros, looking for a takedown. Nichols pushes Barros against the cage but Barros circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Barros rushes Nichols and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Barros stalling the fight.
Nichols wants to break free but Barros has control.
Nichols has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Barros avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nichols is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Barros gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Heriberto Nichols. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barros breaks from the clinch.
Barros looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Nichols really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Barros throwing strikes from guard but Nichols blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nichols controlling the position.
Barros wants to control from the top but Nichols keeps moving.
Barros trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barros drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nichols looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nichols looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nichols!
Barros is trying to improve his position.
Nichols stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Luis Barros seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nichols misses with a hook. Barros ducked under it nicely.
Nichols misses with a takedown attempt
and Barros decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nichols's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barros trying to control but Nichols is working from the bottom.
Barros would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Barros pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nichols is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barros wants to stand and escape but instead Nichols has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Barros can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nichols stands and steps away. Barros gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nichols shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barros defends it nicely.
Nichols gets caught flat footed, as Barros shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Barros trying to control the position from guard on top but Nichols is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barros works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Barros controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barros missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nichols punching from the bottom.
Barros is pressing down on Nichols's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nichols is holding on for now.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Barros is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barros is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nichols is just riding it out for now. Barros eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luis Barros dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A head kick by Barros misses
and Nichols counters with a stiff right hand.
Barros closes the distance and pushes Nichols back into the cage.
Nichols has Barros pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Barros manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nichols wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Barros decides to pull guard.
Barros doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Barros utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Barros working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nichols doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nichols manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barros tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nichols seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Nichols tries to stand but Barros is controlling from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Some wild striking there from Barros.
Nichols darts in looking for a takedown but Barros gets double underhooks and turns Nichols into the cage.
Barros breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Barros shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Nichols manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Nichols working a defensive guard here.
Nichols will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Barros pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nichols is keeping the position for now.
Barros seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Nichols has a closed guard, preventing Barros from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barros missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barros must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Barros is looking to stand up but Nichols won't let him.
Barros trying to control but Nichols is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nichols throws a series of punches but Barros avoids them all with ease.
Barros keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Heriberto Nichols. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barros closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barros's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nichols shoots in and bounces Barros off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Nichols is stalling in the full guard.
Barros is trying to keep Nichols in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luis Barros showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Barros throws a lazy head kick
enabling Nichols to counter with a crisp jab.
Barros gets a takedown into half guard.
Barros scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nichols is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Barros in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barros trying to pass the guard but Nichols defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nichols trying to control but Barros postures up.
Barros has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barros is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Nichols manages to get to full guard.
Nichols trying to control the position.
Nichols keeping moving, preventing Barros from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Barros.
Barros really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nichols. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Nichols's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nichols tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barros wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nichols keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Barros tries to score with some ground and pound. Nichols controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A low kick from Barros is predictable there
and Nichols counters with an outside leg kick.
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.
Nichols has his takedown stuffed
and Barros counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barros wants to stand but Nichols is controlling his posture from full guard.
Barros sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Barros trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Nichols manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
And that's the end of the fight!
Luis Barros comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Barros has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luis Barros!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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