PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Barbosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Townsend (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.

Barbosa
vs
Townsend

175 cm
20
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Barbosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Townsend!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Dmitry Maklakov and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Townsend doesn't manage to clinch there - Barbosa circles away.
Townsend throws a head kick that misses.
Barbosa lands with a hook. Townsend tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

Townsend has taken the fight to the clinch.

Townsend jumps guard and drags Barbosa to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Townsend looking to control.

Townsend throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Barbosa escapes and throws Townsend's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Barbosa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Townsend on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Barbosa stands up and we're back to a striking position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa moves out of range as Townsend throws a body kick.
Townsend throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Barbosa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Townsend needs to keep his hands up - Barbosa had a free shot at his head there.
Barbosa lands a jab to the nose.
Townsend fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barbosa avoids it really well and circles away.
Barbosa dips to his left and cracks Townsend with an uppercut!
Barbosa misses the jab.
Townsend fails with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Townsend defending well as Barbosa loads up on a big left hand.
Townsend throws a fast counter high kick but Barbosa manages to duck under it in time.
Townsend tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barbosa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barbosa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Townsend.
An attempted straight right counter from Barbosa misses the target.
Daniel Barbosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Townsend.
Barbosa is looking to chop away at Townsend's legs.
Barbosa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Daniel Barbosa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Townsend tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barbosa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barbosa looks for the body kick but Townsend saw that one coming.
Townsend wants to counter the offense by Barbosa and move into the clinch position.
Adam Townsend seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Townsend moves in looking to clinch but Barbosa pushes him off.
Barbosa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Townsend stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barbosa.
Barbosa lands with a kick to the ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Barbosa as Townsend shoots in.
Barbosa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Townsend gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Barbosa counters with a straight right hand.
Townsend throws a wild body kick that Barbosa sees coming a mile off.
Townsend pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Barbosa misses the target.
Townsend with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Barbosa to score with a decent uppercut.
Townsend takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Barbosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Townsend moves away.
Townsend ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbosa moves away.
Danga de danga de dang - Barbosa scores with a four punch combination!
Barbosa catches Townsend with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbosa throws an off balance right hand

and Townsend decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Barbosa's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Barbosa pushes Townsend off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Townsend shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Barbosa counter with a right hand.
Barbosa scores with a hook.
Barbosa thuds his right hand into Townsend's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Townsend shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barbosa as he avoids it easily.
Townsend keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barbosa.
Good shot there by Barbosa.
Barbosa missing with a left hand there. Townsend was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barbosa leaves Townsend with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Barbosa dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Townsend tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Horrible takedown attempt by Townsend or perhaps it was just good defense by Barbosa, which made it look bad.
Townsend staying out of range there.
A big left from Barbosa misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Barbosa misses the target.
Barbosa lands a jab to the head.
Townsend moves away from the strike by Barbosa.
Daniel Barbosa is winning the standup battle so far.

Townsend closes the distance and pushes Barbosa back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa misses with some punches.
Barbosa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barbosa lands a shoulder strike.
Barbosa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Barbosa fails to land.
Townsend is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa is pressed up against the cage. Townsend has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Barbosa down to the mat. Barbosa avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Townsend.
Daniel Barbosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Townsend.
Townsend takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Townsend moves forwards but Barbosa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Barbosa checks a leg kick nicely.
Barbosa motions for Townsend to come forward. Barbosa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Townsend shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Barbosa counters with a straight right hand.
Horrible takedown attempt by Townsend or perhaps it was just good defense by Barbosa, which made it look bad.
Barbosa fires out a quick counter leg kick but Townsend just manages to avoid it.
Barbosa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barbosa, as that shot connected.
Barbosa throws a hook to the side of Townsend's head but Townsend sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Townsend throws a lazy head kick
and Barbosa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Townsend throws a leg kick that is checked
and Barbosa counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Townsend with a lazy takedown attempt
and Barbosa counters with a three punch combo that has Townsend backing up. Townsend nods at Barbosa to acknowledge the strikes.
Townsend wants to clinch up but Barbosa keeps it at a distance.
Barbosa feints and then cracks Townsend's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Townsend down.
Barbosa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Townsend sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Townsend is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nice body punch from Barbosa.

Townsend clinches with his opponent.
Townsend blocks a body shot from Barbosa.
Townsend has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Barbosa.

Barbosa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Townsend shoots in looking for a takedown. Barbosa tries to sprawl out of it but Townsend keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Barbosa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Townsend moves forwards but Barbosa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Townsend closes the distance and clinches up with Barbosa, looking for a takedown. Townsend pushes Barbosa against the cage but Barbosa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Townsend takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Barbosa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Townsend can do to turn this around?
Barbosa connects with a right hand. Townsend shakes it off.
Barbosa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barbosa stuffs the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa lands with an overhand left.
Adam Townsend is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Townsend moves forwards but Barbosa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jab, jab by Barbosa - just one landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbosa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Townsend.
Townsend shoots for a double leg takedown but Barbosa sprawls well. He's pushed Townsend's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Barbosa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Barbosa throws a jab but it's blocked by Townsend.
Townsend unleashes a big counter combination but Barbosa bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Barbosa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A cross from Barbosa lands.
Townsend shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barbosa as he avoids it easily.
Barbosa connects with a high kick.
Barbosa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Townsend.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Barbosa dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Barbosa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Townsend slips under a jab.
Barbosa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Townsend shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barbosa as he jumps to the side.
Barbosa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Townsend throws a sloppy head kick and Barbosa moves out of range easily.
Barbosa connects with a solid leg kick.
Barbosa blocks a head kick by Townsend.
Barbosa throws a chopping leg kick but Townsend manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa scores with a decent looking hook.
Townsend tries a head kick but it misses.
Townsend gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Barbosa swinging wildly here.
A punch combination from Barbosa misses.
Barbosa swings for the body but Townsend moves out of range.
Townsend looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Barbosa throws a big shot that misses.
Townsend closes the distance but Barbosa moves to the side
and Barbosa counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice straight punches there by Barbosa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Barbosa.
Barbosa is looking to score with low kicks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Townsend scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Townsend misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Barbosa to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut.
Townsend fails with a takedown attempt.
Daniel Barbosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Townsend.
Barbosa scores with a jab to the body.
Barbosa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Townsend tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barbosa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Barbosa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Townsend steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Barbosa.
Barbosa leaves Townsend with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Townsend moves out of range of the strikes.
Townsend wants to clinch
and Barbosa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Townsend tries to clinch
and Barbosa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Townsend walks into a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barbosa, as that shot connected.
Barbosa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Townsend.
Barbosa is looking to counter with head kicks.
Townsend takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Townsend doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Barbosa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Townsend bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Townsend is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Townsend wants to clinch.
Townsend misses with a takedown
and Barbosa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Townsend throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barbosa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Townsend moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barbosa connects with a leg kick. Townsend looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barbosa, as that shot connected.
Barbosa catches Townsend with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Townsend shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Adam Townsend has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daniel Barbosa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A low kick from Townsend misses
enabling Barbosa to counter with a crisp jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Barbosa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barbosa has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:25
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:25
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Barbosa!