Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SFL 96 | Powerful Auspices
Date: Aug 29, 2021

#R1#
Barbosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grandis.
We've been informed that Barbosa has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Barbosa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Barbosa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Grandis on the side of the head.
Barbosa scores with a decent looking hook.
Barbosa misses with a body shot
and Grandis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barbosa looks to land a combination but Grandis avoids it well.
Barbosa misses with a wild body shot.
Grandis avoids the body shot from Barbosa.
Grandis throwing a counter right hand but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
Barbosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barbosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grandis is looking to counter punch.
Grandis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barbosa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grandis misses with an uppercut. Barbosa saw that one coming.
Barbosa lands a nice shot to the body.
Barbosa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barbosa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbosa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Grandis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barbosa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grandis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
Grandis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barbosa.
Barbosa is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Grandis rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice uppercut lands for Barbosa. That snapped Grandis's head back.
Barbosa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Grandis counters with a left to the body.
Nice defenses there by Grandis.
Barbosa slips under a jab from Grandis.
Barbosa throws a lazy uppercut #KD#
and Grandis counters with a crisp right hand that drops Barbosa! Grandis lets Barbosa back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Barbosa is rocked!
Barbosa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Barbosa is still on wobbly legs! Can Grandis finish him?
Caio Barbosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbosa looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grandis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
Barbosa misses with a lunging right hand #KD#
and Grandis counters with a nice right hand that sends Barbosa toppling to the canvas! Barbosa scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Grandis finish him?!
Grandis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grandis missing with a left hand there. Barbosa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut. Grandis saw that one coming.
Barbosa swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Grandis scores with a counter punch that sends Barbosa to the canvas! Grandis smells blood - he's punishing Barbosa with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Barbosa has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert Grandis!
After the fight, Robert Grandis was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Caio Barbosa spoke after the fight, saying 'I think he did very well and would like the chance to avenge this victory. '.

Event: SFL 89 | Sakmongkol's Reign
Date: Aug 01, 2021

#R1#
Barbosa just misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Barbosa misses with a two punch combination.
Barbosa throws a body punch but McKraken moves out of range. #TD2#
McKraken gets the takedown into side control.
McKraken lands a decent elbow from side control.
Barbosa can't do much from the bottom here.
McKraken wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barbosa keeps working.
McKraken is working Barbosa over with some ground and pound from side control. #SUB2#
McKraken wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Barbosa, who protects the arm well.
McKraken has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Barbosa is looking to reverse the position.
McKraken grinds an elbow into Barbosa's temple.
McKraken scores with a couple of short elbows.#T1#
McKraken landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Barbosa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McKraken tries to advance to mount but Barbosa denies him.
Barbosa is trying to improve his position.
McKraken scores with a couple of short elbows.#SUB2#
McKraken is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Barbosa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Barbosa is trying to improve his position.
McKraken lands a decent elbow from side control. #T2#
Barbosa takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
McKraken lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sloppy strikes there by McKraken.
Barbosa looks to move to half guard but instead McKraken has passed into mount! Damn!
Barbosa is working to get back to half guard.
McKraken lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
McKraken lands a big shot there that rocks Barbosa but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #ROC2#Barbosa is rocked!
McKraken with shots to the head and body - Barbosa looks very uncomfortable down there.
Oh Barbosa is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
McKraken dominating with strikes here.
McKraken lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
A nice elbow there by McKraken.
McKraken has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Barbosa's face. #T3#
Barbosa regains half guard.
Barbosa trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McKraken sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Barbosa defending well though.
Barbosa seems to have got his legs back now.
McKraken thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Barbosa's head.
Barbosa tries to roll over but McKraken keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nice strikes from McKraken there.
Barbosa gets full guard.#T4#
McKraken working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McKraken trying to control the position from guard on top but Barbosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barbosa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McKraken is working Barbosa over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Barbosa wants to sweep but no luck.
Barbosa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McKraken wants to control from the top but Barbosa keeps moving.
McKraken is in close to Barbosa's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Barbosa keeping moving, preventing McKraken from controlling successfully.
McKraken postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gemechu McKraken dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Barbosa lands a nice hook to McKraken's body. McKraken takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Barbosa throws a body punch but McKraken moves out of range.
McKraken defending well as Barbosa loads up on a big left hand.
Barbosa throws the left hand but McKraken avoids the punch easily.#TD2#
McKraken shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Barbosa's guard.
McKraken postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Barbosa trying to keep a closed guard but McKraken is proving a slippery customer.
McKraken has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McKraken working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gemechu McKraken has got the better of the ground game so far.
Barbosa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McKraken.
McKraken slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa taking some punishment here, with McKraken in his half guard.
McKraken scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
McKraken looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Barbosa trying to control from the bottom. #T1#
McKraken is looking to take a break and control but Barbosa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Barbosa manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Barbosa controls McKraken momentarily but McKraken frees himself.
McKraken is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
McKraken lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
McKraken works over Barbosa with some ground and pound from guard.
McKraken throwing strikes from guard but Barbosa blocks nicely.
McKraken chips away with some ground and pound.
Barbosa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McKraken connects with a couple of short punches.
McKraken trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
McKraken postures up and lands a big shot to Barbosa's brow.
McKraken is working Barbosa over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McKraken wants to control from the top but Barbosa keeps moving.
Barbosa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McKraken trying to control but Barbosa is working from the bottom.
Barbosa wants to improve his position but instead McKraken has moved into half guard.
Barbosa has hold of McKraken's hands but McKraken slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Barbosa tries to roll over but McKraken keeps him under control.
McKraken is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Barbosa is looking to improve his position but McKraken isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Barbosa slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
McKraken looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
McKraken working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Barbosa is trying to maintain the position but McKraken is very close to passing his half guard.
Ground and pound from McKraken.
McKraken looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Barbosa tries to roll over but McKraken keeps him under control.
McKraken scoring with strikes to the body and head.
McKraken lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Still in half guard, McKraken seems content to control.#T4#
McKraken is nestled in close to Barbosa, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
McKraken working over Barbosa with some ground and pound. Barbosa looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
McKraken not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Barbosa works his way to full guard. Good work.
McKraken tries to free his leg and advance position but Barbosa is retaining full guard.
Barbosa wants to sweep here but McKraken controlling him for the moment.
McKraken is pushing down on Barbosa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Barbosa is fighting to maintain full guard but McKraken has managed to sneak the leg through.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McKraken working over Barbosa with some ground and pound. Barbosa looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Barbosa has hold of McKraken's hands but McKraken slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Barbosa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Barbosa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gemechu McKraken showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
McKraken gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McKraken lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #TD2#
McKraken drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
McKraken stopping the sweep attempt from Barbosa.
McKraken postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Barbosa keeping moving, preventing McKraken from controlling successfully.
Barbosa working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKraken with a flurry of punches that miss.
McKraken trying to control the position from guard on top but Barbosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McKraken works over Barbosa with some ground and pound from guard.#T1##SUB#
Barbosa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barbosa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McKraken chips away with some ground and pound.
McKraken lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McKraken throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barbosa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McKraken's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Barbosa is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
McKraken postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McKraken landing some decent shots from guard.
McKraken chips away with some ground and pound.#T2#
McKraken working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McKraken working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McKraken chips away with some ground and pound.
McKraken gets to his feet and stands over Barbosa, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Barbosa felt that one! McKraken unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Barbosa from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gemechu McKraken!
In his post fight interview, Gemechu McKraken started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Caio Barbosa was interviewed post fight and said 'I think he did very well and would like the chance to avenge this victory. '.

Event: SFL 83 | McCracken vs Jun
Date: Jul 01, 2021

#R1#
A slow jab from Barbosa misses its intended target.
We've been told by Rojumanong's head coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rojumanong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barbosa scores with the left hand. Rojumanong knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheers as Barbosa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rojumanong doesn't seem phased though.
A slow jab from Rojumanong misses its intended target.
No joy there for Rojumanong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barbosa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barbosa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rojumanong on the side of the head.
Barbosa just misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa scores with the left hand. Rojumanong knows he should have avoided that one.
Barbosa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rojumanong on the side of the head.
Barbosa loads up on a big right hand but Rojumanong slips the punch.
Barbosa throws a hook but Rojumanong avoids it easily.
Rojumanong is looking to clinch but Barbosa is avoiding it.
Barbosa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a jab when Rojumanong was well out of range.#CL#
Barbosa tries to keep at a distance but Rojumanong has taken the fight into the clinch.
Barbosa tries to pull guard but Rojumanong forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T1##TD2#
Barbosa jumps guard.
Barbosa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barbosa keeps trying to improve his position.
Rojumanong slips nicely into half guard.
Rojumanong takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Barbosa is looking for a sweep. Rojumanong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barbosa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rojumanong is working away from the top position though.
Barbosa is looking to improve his position.
Rojumanong wants to control but Barbosa is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Barbosa looking for submissions off his back.
Rojumanong trying to control from half guard but Barbosa is working away. #T2#
Rojumanong passes the guard and advances to mount!
Rojumanong can't control as he wanted to and Barbosa manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Barbosa is trying to get back to full guard.
Barbosa moves into full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rojumanong slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Barbosa tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Rojumanong wants to control but Barbosa is keeping him busy.
Barbosa gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Rojumanong looking to control but Barbosa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Barbosa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Barbosa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Barbosa is squirming around, avoiding Rojumanong's attempts to control the action.
Barbosa is trying desperately to improve position.
Barbosa is squirming around, avoiding Rojumanong's attempts to control the action.
Barbosa wants to control but Rojumanong is having none of it.
Rojumanong wants to control the pace but Barbosa is squirming around nicely.
Barbosa is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Barbosa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Caio Barbosa will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Barbosa throws a body punch but Rojumanong moves out of range.
Barbosa throws a big shot that misses.
Rojumanong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rojumanong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barbosa throws out the jab.
Barbosa misses with a looping right.
Rojumanong darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rojumanong tries to clinch but Barbosa moves out of range.
Barbosa has a takedown stuffed.
Barbosa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rojumanong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbosa.
Barbosa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rojumanong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rojumanong ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.
Barbosa with a nice cross.
Barbosa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Caio Barbosa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rojumanong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbosa.
Rojumanong defending well as Barbosa loads up on a big left hand.
Rojumanong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barbosa swings widly with a right hand
and Rojumanong counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbosa keeps the fight on the outside.
A little jabbing left from Barbosa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Barbosa lands a jab.
A slow jab from Barbosa misses its intended target.
Barbosa lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd cheers as Barbosa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rojumanong doesn't seem phased though.#CL#
Rojumanong instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Barbosa drags the fight down to the ground.
Rojumanong advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barbosa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rojumanong wants to pass the guard but Barbosa is defending well. #SUB#
Rojumanong wants to work for an arm triangle but Barbosa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Barbosa regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2#
Barbosa keeping moving, preventing Rojumanong from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Barbosa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rojumanong is pushing down on Barbosa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Barbosa is fighting to maintain full guard but Rojumanong has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rojumanong prevents Barbosa from improving his position.#SUB#
Rojumanong is looking for a kimura but Barbosa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rojumanong to get the leverage.
Rojumanong keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rojumanong is looking to advance position but Barbosa won't allow it.
Barbosa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rojumanong works his way into side control. #T3#
Barbosa struggling a bit here.
Rojumanong tries to advance position but instead Barbosa slips a leg back in to half guard.
Rojumanong wants to control but Barbosa is keeping him busy.
Rojumanong slows the pace down in half guard.
Rojumanong tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barbosa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rojumanong wants to control but Barbosa is keeping him busy. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rojumanong has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Barbosa slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Barbosa regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rojumanong advances to half guard.
Rojumanong is looking to advance position but Barbosa won't allow it.
Barbosa is pressing down on Rojumanong's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rojumanong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Barbosa has his foot on Rojumanong's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rojumanong works his way back into a safe position though.
Barbosa looking for a sweep. Not yet Barbosa, not yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Caio Barbosa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Barbosa swings for the body but Rojumanong moves out of range.
Rojumanong tries to clinch there but Barbosa circles away.
Rojumanong avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Barbosa misses with a body shot.
Barbosa looks to land a left hand but Rojumanong moved out of range nicely.
Rojumanong has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rojumanong there as he acknowledges the shot.
Barbosa scores with a jab to the body.
Barbosa lands a jab to the nose.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbosa. Rojumanong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barbosa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Caio Barbosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbosa looks to throw the jab but Rojumanong is out of range.
Rojumanong lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rojumanong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rojumanong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barbosa.
Good shot there by Rojumanong.
Barbosa takes a swing at Rojumanong's ribcage but misses.
Barbosa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbosa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Rojumanong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barbosa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barbosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Barbosa throws a hook but Rojumanong avoids it easily.
Barbosa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rojumanong cracks Barbosa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Barbosa lands with a nice body punch.
Barbosa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Barbosa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rojumanong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barbosa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rojumanong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barbosa, as that shot connected.
Barbosa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rojumanong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barbosa throws out the jab.
Rojumanong is looking to counter punch.
Nice defenses there by Barbosa.
A decent looking cross lands there for Barbosa.
Rojumanong tries to clinch up but Barbosa circles away and keeps his distance.
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!
Barbosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rojumanong throwing a counter right hand but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
Rojumanong 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.#T2#
Rojumanong scores with a punch to the head.
Rojumanong wants to clinch.#CL#
Rojumanong moves into the clinch.
Rojumanong misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa wants a takedown.
Rojumanong gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Barbosa changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rojumanong fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rojumanong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barbosa lands with a nice body punch.
Rojumanong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barbosa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice cross by Rojumanong.
Jab by Rojumanong.
Rojumanong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rojumanong with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Barbosa to score with a decent uppercut.
Rojumanong moves in looking to clinch but Barbosa pushes him off.
Aroon Rojumanong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Barbosa throws a body kick that misses
and Rojumanong counters with a stiff right hand.
Barbosa cracks Rojumanong with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Barbosa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barbosa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rojumanong.
Rojumanong lands an overhand right.
Rojumanong throws a series of punches but Barbosa moves out of range.
Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rojumanong.#CL#
Barbosa tries to keep at a distance but Rojumanong has taken the fight into the clinch.
Barbosa drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rojumanong pulls his leg out and moves away.
Aroon Rojumanong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caio Barbosa.
Nice uppercut there from Rojumanong.
Barbosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rojumanong moves away.
Rojumanong connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbosa lands a nice shot to the body.
Rojumanong takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T4#
Barbosa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rojumanong's hands.
Barbosa misses with a few strikes there.
Rojumanong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barbosa lands with a nice body punch.
Barbosa misses with a body shot.
Barbosa takes a swing at Rojumanong's ribcage but misses.
Barbosa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice shot by Rojumanong.#ROC#Barbosa is rocked!#TD2#
Barbosa shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rojumanong's guard.
Barbosa is still in real trouble! Can Rojumanong finish him?
Barbosa trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Rojumanong manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Barbosa seems to have recovered his senses.
Barbosa can't keep his opponent in guard - Rojumanong advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rojumanong passes the guard and advances to mount!
Caio Barbosa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rojumanong lands with some strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Caio Barbosa.
I've got Barbosa winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caio Barbosa!
Caio Barbosa took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Top Gun Nutrition 160q 4 $150 for their support in the buildup to the fight.
The defeated Aroon Rojumanong had this to say: 'Back to the gym...'.

Event: SFL 77 | Bangin vs Brawler
Date: Jun 13, 2021

#R1#
Lavigne looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A big left from Barbosa misses.
Lavigne is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Barbosa.
Lavigne avoids the body shot from Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a lazy uppercut
and Lavigne counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barbosa lands a head shot.
Lavigne finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Barbosa looks to land a right hand but Lavigne moved out of range.
Lavigne keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barbosa.
Lavigne was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice jab there from Barbosa.
Barbosa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbosa lands with a shot to the body.
Barbosa lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lavigne connects with a right hand. Barbosa shakes it off.
Lavigne takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Barbosa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lavigne circles away.
Barbosa lands a slapping body shot. #T1#
Lavigne takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lavigne lands a nice looking body shot.
Barbosa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Barbosa looks to land a left hand but Lavigne moved out of range nicely.
Caio Barbosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbosa swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lavigne counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barbosa lands a glancing blow to the side of Lavigne's head.
A left lands for Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a hook but Lavigne blocks it.
Barbosa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barbosa scores with the left hand. Lavigne knows he should have avoided that one.
Lavigne takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbosa throws an off balance right hand
and Lavigne counters with a left to the body.
Barbosa scores with a nice head shot.
Lavigne walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Barbosa throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lavigne counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Barbosa misses with an uppercut
and Barbosa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barbosa misses with a hook
and Lavigne counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Barbosa is rocked!
Barbosa throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbosa is still on wobbly legs! Can Lavigne finish him?
Lavigne moves out of range of the strikes.
Barbosa misses with a straight right.
Barbosa seems to have recovered his senses.
Barbosa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Lavigne on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lavigne on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Barbosa swings widly with a right hand
and Lavigne counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barbosa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lavigne doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lavigne is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lavigne blocks a jab.
It looked like Lavigne wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A slow jab from Barbosa misses its intended target.
Lavigne takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jab from Lavigne.
Barbosa misses with a hook
and Lavigne connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Barbosa misses with a body punch
and Lavigne counters with a left to the body.
Barbosa throws a hook but Lavigne avoids it easily.
Lavigne slips a straight right by Barbosa.
Lavigne swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barbosa throws a good cross that connects.
Lavigne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barbosa throws out the jab.
Barbosa swings for the body but Lavigne moves out of range.
Lavigne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbosa.
Lavigne misses with a low kick.
Lavigne throws a hook but Barbosa blocks it.
Lavigne throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbosa swings for the body but Lavigne moves out of range.
Barbosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lavigne moves away.
Barbosa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lavigne sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lavigne takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T4#
Lavigne takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lavigne throws out a loose jab but Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbosa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lavigne stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Barbosa throws a hook but Lavigne avoids it easily.
Lavigne is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
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!
Barbosa cracks Lavigne with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Barbosa throws a jab when Lavigne was well out of range.
Lavigne swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barbosa just misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa throws a leg kick but Lavigne sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Barbosa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Barbosa staying out of range there.
Lavigne slips a straight right by Barbosa.
It looked like Lavigne wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lavigne takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A jab from Barbosa finds it's way through Lavigne's defenses.
A jab from Barbosa finds it's way through Lavigne's defenses.
Barbosa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lavigne is looking to counter punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Caio Barbosa dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Barbosa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Caio Barbosa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice body punch from Barbosa.
Barbosa slips a straight right by Lavigne.
Despite the aggression on Barbosa's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Barbosa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lavigne uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barbosa.
Barbosa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lavigne doesn't seem bothered though.
Barbosa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lavigne manages to avoid it.
Lavigne is looking to counter punch.
Barbosa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Barbosa misses with a hook. Lavigne ducked under it nicely.
Lavigne swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barbosa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lavigne was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavigne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Lavigne might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Lavigne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barbosa.
Lavigne is looking to counter punch.
Barbosa lands a nice shot to the body.
Lavigne has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Barbosa finds it's way round the side to connect with Lavigne's head.
Barbosa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lavigne.#T1#
Lavigne doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Barbosa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Barbosa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lavigne takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lavigne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barbosa throws out the jab.
Barbosa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lavigne. Lavigne circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Barbosa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lavigne at a distance.
Lavigne throws a looping overhand right but Barbosa ducks down to avoid it.
Barbosa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Lavigne to counter with a crisp jab.
Barbosa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Barbosa throws a hook to the side of Lavigne's head but Lavigne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lavigne digs a good body shot into Barbosa's ribs.
Lavigne looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbosa is just out of range.
Barbosa misses with a body shot
enabling Lavigne to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbosa misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Lavigne misses the target.
Barbosa throws a shot from downtown. Lavigne moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Barbosa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lavigne sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lavigne misses with a hook. Barbosa ducked under it nicely.
Lavigne cracks Barbosa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've been told by Lavigne's head coaches at The Foundry that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Barbosa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lavigne manages to avoid it.
Lavigne swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Barbosa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lavigne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barbosa lands with a good body shot.
Barbosa thuds a left hand into Lavigne's body.
Barbosa scores with a body shot.
Barbosa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lavigne throws out a loose jab but Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbosa misses the body punch
and Lavigne counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Barbosa misses with a body shot
and Barbosa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Barbosa finds it's way through Lavigne's defenses. #T3#
Barbosa throws a right hand that misses
and Lavigne counters with a straight right hand.
Barbosa lands a jab to Lavigne's midsection.
Lavigne keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with a hook
and Lavigne counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lavigne on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Barbosa misses with a looping left.
Barbosa misses with a hook #KD#
and Lavigne counters with a crisp right hand that drops Barbosa! Lavigne lets Barbosa back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lavigne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It appears Lavigne was looking to counter with a kick there.
Barbosa throws a looping overhand right but Lavigne ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Lavigne was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Barbosa.
Lavigne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barbosa.
Barbosa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lavigne was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbosa.
Barbosa punishes Lavigne's body with a nice straight punch.
Barbosa slips under a jab from Lavigne.
Barbosa uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lavigne has time to react.#T4#
Barbosa misses with an uppercut
and Lavigne cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barbosa missing with a left hand there. Lavigne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Lavigne.
A little feinted left hand from Lavigne on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good shot there by Barbosa.
Lavigne takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Barbosa looks to land a left hand but Lavigne moved out of range nicely.
Barbosa thuds his right hand into Lavigne's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Barbosa lands a head shot.
Lavigne jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barbosa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lavigne counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbosa throws a body punch but Lavigne moves out of range.
Lavigne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbosa misses with a lunging right hand #KD#
and Lavigne counters with a nice right hand that sends Barbosa toppling to the canvas! Barbosa scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Lavigne finish him?!
Lavigne takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Caio Barbosa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Lavigne misses the jab.
Lavigne looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Barbosa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lavigne's head backwards.
Barbosa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lavigne stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Barbosa throws a hook but Lavigne blocks it.
Barbosa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barbosa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Lavigne was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Barbosa.
The crowd cheers as Barbosa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lavigne doesn't seem phased though.
Lavigne moves out of range of the strikes.
Barbosa misses the body punch
and Lavigne counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Barbosa feints and as Lavigne raises his hands in defense, Barbosa changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lavigne keeping moving, preventing Barbosa from controlling successfully.
Barbosa pushing down on Lavigne's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Barbosa passes to side control.
Lavigne prevents Barbosa from improving position. #SUB2#
Barbosa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lavigne regains half guard there - taking advantage of Barbosa's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Lavigne tries to roll over but Barbosa keeps him under control.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lavigne wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lavigne is not content to let Barbosa control the position.
Barbosa works his foot free and advances to mount.
Barbosa looking to take Lavigne's back but Lavigne rolls and after a scramble, Lavigne ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Lavigne to escape a tricky position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Barbosa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barbosa wants to sweep here but Lavigne controlling him for the moment.
Lavigne passes Barbosa's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Barbosa wants to get back to full guard.
Barbosa trying to control here.
Lavigne is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Barbosa is pressing down on Lavigne's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lavigne slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Barbosa throws his legs up looking for a submission but Lavigne uses it to pass to side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barbosa manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lavigne's best efforts.
Gervais Lavigne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Caio Barbosa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Barbosa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Caio Barbosa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Barbosa 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caio Barbosa!
Caio Barbosa really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Top Gun Nutrition 160q 4 $150 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: SFL 69 | Lomax vs Thomas
Date: May 09, 2021

#R1#
Barbosa misses with an uppercut.
Yukinobu moves away from the strike by Barbosa.
Yukinobu looks to land a body kick but Barbosa moved away.
Yukinobu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Barbosa to score with a decent uppercut.
Yukinobu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Barbosa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yukinobu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barbosa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yukinobu.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbosa. Yukinobu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barbosa has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Top Gun Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Barbosa moves out of range as Yukinobu strikes.
Yukinobu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barbosa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Yukinobu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Barbosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbosa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yukinobu slips under a jab.
Yukinobu misses with a double jab.
Barbosa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barbosa takes one to the chin there.
Yukinobu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbosa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Yukinobu tries to bum rush Barbosa with a series of wild strikes but Barbosa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Barbosa lands a body shot.
Barbosa works Yukinobu's body with a nice hook.
Yukinobu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Yukinobu throws a body punch but Barbosa moves out of range.
Yukinobu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Yukinobu.
A cross from Barbosa lands.
Barbosa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Yukinobu has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Yukinobu slips under a jab.
Barbosa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yukinobu.
A jab from Barbosa misses.
Yukinobu walks into a straight right hand from Barbosa.
Barbosa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barbosa blocks the body kick.
Yukinobu throws a looping overhand right but Barbosa ducks down to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Yukinobu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbosa misses with a shot to the body #TD2#
and Yukinobu counters with a shoot takedown. Barbosa fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB#
Barbosa looking for subs off his back but Yukinobu has passed one foot through into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barbosa manages to get to full guard. #T2##SUB#
Yukinobu is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Barbosa has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Yukinobu is looking to defend but Barbosa has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Yukinobu! Barbosa pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Yukinobu taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Caio Barbosa!
Caio Barbosa made sure to mention his sponsor, Top Gun Nutrition 160q 4 $150 in his post fight interview.

Event: SFL 60 | Mumu vs Viking
Date: Apr 03, 2021

#R1#
Kowalczyk ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.
Kowalczyk counters with a body kick.
Kowalczyk scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Barbosa looks to score with a jab to the body but Kowalczyk is just out of range.
Kowalczyk throws a body shot but no joy.
Kowalczyk takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kowalczyk moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kowalczyk scores with a leg kick.
Barbosa looks to throw the jab but Kowalczyk is out of range.
Barbosa throws a body shot but no joy.
Kowalczyk misses with an uppercut.
Barbosa connects with a crisp jab.
Barbosa connects with a crisp jab.
Kowalczyk ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a hook but Kowalczyk avoids it easily.
Kowalczyk throws a jab but it's blocked by Barbosa.
A telegraphed right hand from Kowalczyk misses the target.
Barbosa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kowalczyk was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbosa.
Kowalczyk follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kowalczyk slips a jab from Barbosa.
Kowalczyk looks to throw the jab but Barbosa is out of range.
Barbosa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Barbosa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kowalczyk misses with an uppercut. Barbosa saw that one coming.
Kowalczyk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
Kowalczyk tries to land a leg kick but Barbosa saw it coming and moves away.
Barbosa throws an overhand right that lands on Kowalczyk's shoulder, as Kowalczyk tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Barbosa misses with a looping left.
Kowalczyk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kowalczyk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barbosa throws a series of punches but Kowalczyk moves out of range.
Kowalczyk cracks Barbosa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kowalczyk throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbosa has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Top Gun Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Barbosa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A shot to the liver by Barbosa. Beautiful body shot.
Kowalczyk walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kowalczyk fails to land with a series of punches.
Kowalczyk scores with a hook to the body. Barbosa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Barbosa misses the jab.
Barbosa throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbosa punishes Kowalczyk's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbosa misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Kowalczyk on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Barbosa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Barbosa.
Kowalczyk throws the left hand but Barbosa avoids the punch easily.
Kowalczyk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbosa.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kowalczyk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barbosa throws out the jab.
Barbosa throws a series of punches but Kowalczyk moves out of range.
Barbosa just misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Kowalczyk with a nice cross.
Kowalczyk takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kowalczyk misses with a looping left.
A jab from Kowalczyk finds it's way through Barbosa's defenses.
Kowalczyk scores with a sloppy right hand. Barbosa should have avoided that one.
Kowalczyk fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Barbosa on the side of the head.
Barbosa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kowalczyk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barbosa.
Kowalczyk takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kowalczyk closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kowalczyk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barbosa.
Barbosa lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kowalczyk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barbosa.
Kowalczyk throws a low kick but Barbosa moves out of range easily.
Kowalczyk tries to score with a low kick but Barbosa moves his leg out of the way.
Kowalczyk fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A big right from Kowalczyk misses.
Barbosa lunges at Kowalczyk with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kowalczyk's hand.
Barbosa throws a shot to the body.
Barbosa scores with the left hand. Kowalczyk knows he should have avoided that one.
Kowalczyk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kowalczyk was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A telegraphed right hand from Kowalczyk misses the target. #T3#
Kowalczyk throws a shot from downtown. Barbosa moves away and avoids it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Barbosa crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kowalczyk - the referee stops the clock and Barbosa gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kowalczyk. Barbosa manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kowalczyk tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kowalczyk slips under a jab.
Kowalczyk misses with a wild body shot.
Barbosa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kowalczyk looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kowalczyk wants to slow Barbosa down by chopping away at his legs.
Kowalczyk misses with a straight left.
Kowalczyk scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A swing and a miss from Barbosa.
Kowalczyk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barbosa throws out the jab.
Barbosa is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kowalczyk looks to land a right hand but Barbosa moved out of range.
Kowalczyk lands with an uppercut that bounces Barbosa off the cage and back into range.
Kowalczyk scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Barbosa throws a big shot that misses.
Kowalczyk looks to throw the jab but Barbosa is out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbosa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kowalczyk throws a low kick but Barbosa avoids it.
Barbosa connects with a nice looking jab.
Barbosa throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbosa stuns Kowalczyk with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kowalczyk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barbosa.
Barbosa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Barbosa throws a looping overhand right but Kowalczyk ducks down to avoid it.
Barbosa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Barbosa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Left hook, right uppercut from Barbosa.
Kowalczyk avoids the body shot from Barbosa.
Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kowalczyk.
Barbosa with a hook.
Kowalczyk takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Barbosa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A big right from Barbosa misses.
Barbosa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice cross by Barbosa.
Barbosa moves out of range of the strikes.
Barbosa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Barbosa misses the shot to the body.
Barbosa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kowalczyk takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Barbosa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kowalczyk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barbosa moves out of range as Kowalczyk strikes.
Kowalczyk throws the left hand but Barbosa avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbosa. Kowalczyk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good shot there by Kowalczyk.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Caio Barbosa dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Barbosa missing with a left hand there. Kowalczyk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kowalczyk throws out a counter right but Barbosa avoids it with no problem.
Barbosa moves out of range of the strikes.
Barbosa stuns Kowalczyk with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kowalczyk throws a big shot that misses.
Barbosa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kowalczyk scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Kowalczyk might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Barbosa has got the better of the exchanges.
Kowalczyk misses with a double jab.
Nice defenses there by Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk missing with a left hand there. Barbosa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Caio Barbosa is winning the standup battle so far.
Kowalczyk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good standup being displayed there by Barbosa as he connects with a hook.
Barbosa moves away from the strike by Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kowalczyk staying out of range there.
Kowalczyk connects with a jab.
Kowalczyk misses with a looping right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kowalczyk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barbosa throws out the jab.
No joy there for Kowalczyk, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kowalczyk throws a head kick that misses.
Barbosa moves out of range as Kowalczyk strikes.
Barbosa throws a lazy right hand but Kowalczyk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barbosa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kowalczyk.
Barbosa throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Kowalczyk ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.
Barbosa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kowalczyk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barbosa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Barbosa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Barbosa tried to score with a low kick but Kowalczyk checks it.
Barbosa throws a right hand that Kowalczyk ducks under and follows up with a left that Kowalczyk also avoids with ease.
Kowalczyk ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.
Kowalczyk throws out a counter right but Barbosa avoids it with no problem.
Kowalczyk on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kowalczyk has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kowalczyk there as he acknowledges the shot.
Barbosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kowalczyk moves away.
Barbosa lands a jab.
Kowalczyk moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kowalczyk takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Barbosa throws a jab when Kowalczyk was well out of range.
Kowalczyk looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbosa is just out of range.
Kowalczyk connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbosa throws a hook to the side of Kowalczyk's head but Kowalczyk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barbosa throws an overhand right that lands on Kowalczyk's shoulder, as Kowalczyk tries to avoid the shot.
Barbosa lands a nice looking body shot.
Kowalczyk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.
Barbosa lands a jab to the head.
Kowalczyk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbosa. #T2#
Barbosa slips a jab and a cross from Kowalczyk.
Barbosa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kowalczyk! But no joy.
Barbosa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kowalczyk has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice uppercut lands for Barbosa. That snapped Kowalczyk's head back.
Kowalczyk jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kowalczyk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbosa moves away.
Barbosa with a hook.
Kowalczyk throws a nice inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Barbosa.
A telegraphed right hand from Kowalczyk misses the target.
Barbosa scores with a nice head shot.
Barbosa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Barbosa misses with a double jab.
Kowalczyk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Kowalczyk misses.
Kowalczyk is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A big right from Kowalczyk misses.
Kowalczyk lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kowalczyk motions for Barbosa to come forward. Kowalczyk throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Kowalczyk misses.
Barbosa moves out of range of the leg kick from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk throws a looping overhand right but Barbosa ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Barbosa just misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa lands with a shot to the body.
Kowalczyk misses with a wild combination.
Barbosa attempts a counter takedown but Kowalczyk avoids it well and moves away.
Barbosa scores with a nice head shot.
Barbosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kowalczyk.
Barbosa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barbosa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kowalczyk scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Barbosa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Kowalczyk misses the target.
A jab from Barbosa misses.
Kowalczyk swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barbosa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kowalczyk sprawls and moves away.
Barbosa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kowalczyk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Kowalczyk on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Barbosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kowalczyk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barbosa.
Barbosa feinted with a counter takedown.
Kowalczyk slips a straight right by Barbosa.
Kowalczyk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barbosa throws out the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kowalczyk lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barbosa's sensitive parts. #T4#
Barbosa misses with a straight left.
Barbosa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barbosa misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from Kowalczyk on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Barbosa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut. Kowalczyk saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kowalczyk! But no joy.
Kowalczyk lands a lovely overhand right.
Kowalczyk looks to land a left hand but Barbosa moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Barbosa misses its intended target.
A big left from Kowalczyk misses.
Kowalczyk dips to his left and cracks Barbosa with an uppercut!
Nice defenses there by Kowalczyk.
Barbosa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kowalczyk can pounce on him.
Donk. Kowalczyk catches Barbosa right on the button with a cross.
Barbosa throws an overhand right that lands on Kowalczyk's shoulder, as Kowalczyk tries to avoid the shot.
Barbosa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kowalczyk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbosa.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kowalczyk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barbosa.
Barbosa slips under a jab from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk missing with a left hand there. Barbosa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kowalczyk throws an overhand right that lands on Barbosa's shoulder, as Barbosa tries to avoid the shot.
Kowalczyk throws a hook but Barbosa avoids it easily.
Barbosa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Barbosa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kowalczyk.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Caio Barbosa will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Good work by Barbosa as he checks the leg kick.
Barbosa misses with a straight left.
Barbosa throws a looping overhand right but Kowalczyk ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Barbosa finds it's way through Kowalczyk's defenses.
Kowalczyk scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Barbosa looks to land a right hand but Kowalczyk moved out of range.
Kowalczyk throws out a counter right but Barbosa avoids it with no problem.
Barbosa loads up on a big right hand but Kowalczyk slips the punch.
Kowalczyk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kowalczyk takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kowalczyk scores with a decent looking hook.
Kowalczyk fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barbosa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kowalczyk scores with the left hand. Barbosa knows he should have avoided that one.
Barbosa throws a shot from downtown. Kowalczyk moves away and avoids it.
Kowalczyk scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Barbosa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kowalczyk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barbosa.
Barbosa lands a nice shot that snaps Kowalczyk's head back.
Kowalczyk slips under a jab from Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a body shot but no joy.
Kowalczyk checks a leg kick.
Kowalczyk works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A big left from Kowalczyk misses. #T1#
Kowalczyk misses with a straight left.
Kowalczyk ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.
Kowalczyk swings for the body but Barbosa moves out of range.
Barbosa slips under a jab.
Barbosa slips a straight right by Kowalczyk.
Barbosa misses with a body shot.
Kowalczyk swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kowalczyk throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Barbosa scores with a sloppy right hand. Kowalczyk should have avoided that one.
Barbosa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Barbosa throws a body shot but no joy.
Kowalczyk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barbosa.
Kowalczyk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barbosa.
Kowalczyk avoids the body shot from Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with a hook.
Kowalczyk ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.
Kowalczyk lands with a straight right. Barbosa didn't see that one coming.
Barbosa lands with a shot to the body.
Kowalczyk throws a hook to the side of Barbosa's head but Barbosa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barbosa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Barbosa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kowalczyk slips a jab from Barbosa.#T2#
Barbosa misses with a straight right.
Kowalczyk throws a hook but Barbosa blocks it.
A punch combination from Kowalczyk misses.
Kowalczyk scores with a leg kick.
Kowalczyk looks to throw the jab but Barbosa is out of range.
Kowalczyk looks to land a right hand but Barbosa moved out of range.
Barbosa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Barbosa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kowalczyk jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Barbosa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barbosa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kowalczyk connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Barbosa scrambles back to his feet.
Kowalczyk walks into a jab.
Barbosa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barbosa lands with a good body shot.
Kowalczyk displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kowalczyk will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kowalczyk tries a low kick but Barbosa avoids it.
Barbosa moves out of range as Kowalczyk strikes.
Kowalczyk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barbosa.
Barbosa scores with a jab to the body.
Barbosa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kowalczyk to score with a decent uppercut.
Barbosa slips a jab from Kowalczyk.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Barbosa.
Kowalczyk throws a head kick but Barbosa moves out of range.
Kowalczyk throws out a loose jab but Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kowalczyk misses with a looping right.
Barbosa throws an overhand right that lands on Kowalczyk's shoulder, as Kowalczyk tries to avoid the shot.
Kowalczyk flicks out a counter leg kick but Barbosa steps away.
Kowalczyk tries to land a leg kick but Barbosa saw it coming and moves away.
Kowalczyk throws a looping overhand right but Barbosa ducks down to avoid it.
Barbosa ducks under a wild hook from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barbosa.
Kowalczyk looks to throw the jab but Barbosa is out of range.
Barbosa moves out of range as Kowalczyk strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Barbosa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Barbosa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kowalczyk throws out the jab.
Barbosa blocks a jab.
Kowalczyk takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Decent striking displayed by Kowalczyk there.
Kowalczyk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbosa.
Kowalczyk appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Barbosa tries to move into range but Kowalczyk moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kowalczyk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbosa moves away.
A big right from Kowalczyk misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kowalczyk is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T4#
A big left from Barbosa misses.
Kowalczyk lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kowalczyk takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kowalczyk moves out of range as Barbosa strikes.
A swing and a miss from Kowalczyk.
Some wild striking there from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk swinging wildly here.
The crowd cheers as Barbosa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kowalczyk doesn't seem phased though.
Barbosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kowalczyk.
Barbosa lunges at Kowalczyk with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kowalczyk's hand.
Kowalczyk misses with a few strikes there.
Barbosa fails to land with a series of punches.
Kowalczyk punishes Barbosa's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kowalczyk scores with a nice body kick.
Barbosa with a hook.
Barbosa avoids the body shot from Kowalczyk.
Barbosa misses the jab.
Mordechai Kowalczyk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Caio Barbosa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kowalczyk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barbosa.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mordechai Kowalczyk.
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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: SMASH: Orochi vs Niska 2
Date: Feb 27, 2021

#R1#
Barbosa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Branko sprawls well. Branko wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Barbosa gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Barbosa gets caught napping as Branko dives in and scores a takedown. Barbosa manages to retain guard.
Branko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Branko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Branko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Barbosa is trying to keep Branko in close.
Branko trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Barbosa manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Branko has an active guard here but Barbosa has managed to pass into half guard.
Branko is looking for a sweep. Barbosa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1##SUB2#
Branko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Branko trying to get back to full guard but Barbosa takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Branko is in all sorts of trouble here.
Barbosa wants to control the pace but Branko is squirming around nicely.
Barbosa wants to take his opponent's back but Branko doesn't allow it.
Barbosa tries to control but Branko wriggling away.
Branko working to try and regain half guard.
Barbosa content just to control the position here.
Barbosa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Branko is looking to escape.
Barbosa mounts Branko! Really nice guard pass there! #T2##SUB#
Barbosa is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Branko is surviving well by controlling Barbosa's body position as best he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Branko sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
Branko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barbosa pulls his head out easily.
Barbosa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Branko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Barbosa seems content to control.
Branko manages to get to full guard.
Barbosa slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Branko is refusing to be controlled, as Barbosa sits in half guard.
Branko is looking to improve his position.
Branko is pressing down on Barbosa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Branko keeping moving, preventing Barbosa from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Branko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barbosa is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Branko has his foot on Barbosa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barbosa works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Barbosa slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Branko is looking to regain half guard here but Barbosa keeps moving and retains side control.
Barbosa is looking to take a break and control but Branko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Branko sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Barbosa prevents Branko from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barbosa passes to side control.
Barbosa trying to control the action but Branko is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Caio Barbosa will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Barbosa is defended easily by Branko.
Branko shoots in looking for a takedown. Barbosa tries to sprawl out of it but Branko 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.
Branko fails with the takedown.#TD#
Barbosa shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Branko napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branko is looking to reverse the position.
Branko sneaks back into half guard.
Branko is trying to get back to full guard.
Branko keeps trying to improve his position.#T1#
Barbosa performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Branko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Branko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barbosa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Branko knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Barbosa works his foot free and advances to mount. #T2#
Branko is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Barbosa is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Branko is in real trouble.
Barbosa tries to keep control of the position but Branko is staying busy.
Branko tries to break free.
Barbosa trying to control.
Branko is trying to break free.
Barbosa has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Branko's body.
Barbosa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Branko can do to turn this around?
Branko tries to escape the position. #T3##SUB#
Barbosa tightening his grip on Branko, looking for the choke.
Barbosa trying to control.
Barbosa keeps control of the position easily here as Branko tries to buck him off.
Branko tries to escape but Barbosa has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Branko is trying to roll into a better position but Barbosa has get a rear naked choke and Branko is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Caio Barbosa!
After the big win, Caio Barbosa made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Top Gun Nutrition 160q 4 $150 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: SMASH: Mazziotti vs Lynn
Date: Feb 13, 2021

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Puller misses the target.
Puller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbosa moves away.
Puller falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
so Barbosa counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Puller is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Barbosa presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Barbosa drops down looking for an ankle pick but Puller pulls his leg out and moves away.
Barbosa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Puller's waist but Puller gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Barbosa off to one side.
Barbosa fails with a takedown attempt.
Lewis Burwell Puller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caio Barbosa.
Barbosa shoots in but Puller avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Puller 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.
Puller defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Barbosa.#TD2#
Barbosa shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Puller's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Puller wants to stand up but Barbosa is controlling him. #ES#
Puller pushes Barbosa off and scrambles back to his feet. #T1#
Barbosa shoots in for a double leg but Puller sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Puller tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barbosa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barbosa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Puller has Barbosa up against the cage in a clinch.
Puller tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Barbosa tries for a takedown but Puller manages to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Puller fails to land.
Puller connects with a nasty looking knee right to Barbosa's face.
Puller lands with a left to the head.
Puller misses with some punches.
Barbosa tries to pull guard but Puller forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short right from Puller.
Puller tries to land a knee to the head but Barbosa blocks with his arms.
Barbosa tries to pull guard but Puller won't allow it. #TD2#
Barbosa has hold of one of Puller's legs. Puller is fighting the takedown attempt but Barbosa gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbosa wants to pass the guard but Puller is keeping the position.#ES#
Puller pushes Barbosa off and scrambles back to his feet.
Puller misses with a two punch combination. #T2#
Puller bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Barbosa's head backwards.
Puller tries to clinch but Barbosa moves out of range. #TD2#
Barbosa dives in and scores a takedown into Puller's guard.

Puller has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Barbosa is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Puller working aggressively here.
Barbosa fails to pull guard.
Barbosa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Puller connects with a nasty looking knee right to Barbosa's face. #CUT#It looks like Caio Barbosa has been cut.#TD2#
Barbosa has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Puller uses from the top position.
Puller is looking to stand up but Barbosa won't let him. #SUB2#
Barbosa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Puller defends well.#SU#
Puller stands up from Barbosa's guard - Puller perhaps looking for a knockout.
Puller lands with a straight right. Barbosa didn't see that one coming.#T3#
Puller misses with a jab, cross combination.
Puller moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#KD#
A jab-cross combination lands for Puller and sends Barbosa crashing to the mat! Puller follows him down to the mat - Barbosa regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #ROC#Barbosa is rocked!#SU#
Puller stands up out of the half guard.
Barbosa is still on wobbly legs! Can Puller finish him?
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!#CL#
Puller clinches.
Barbosa jumps guard but Puller turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Puller lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Puller lands a big right hand that drops Barbosa! The killer instinct kicks in and Puller finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Puller!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lewis Burwell Puller!
Post fight, Lewis Burwell Puller stared into the camera and said 'Thanks to MKFC for having my back. Thanks to the fans for showing love. Thanks to my opponent for putting on one hell of a show.'.
Caio Barbosa spoke after the fight, saying 'I think he did very well and would like the chance to avenge this victory. '.

Event: SMASH: Dionisy vs Gustafsson
Date: Jan 30, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Barbosa shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lalla is trying to defend but Barbosa finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Lalla actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Barbosa looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lalla is refusing to be controlled, as Barbosa sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa passes the guard and advances to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Barbosa is stalling here but it's allowed Lalla to get half guard.
Barbosa works his way into full mount!
Barbosa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lalla is looking to escape.
Lalla is looking to improve his position but Barbosa isn't that keen on the idea.#T2##SUB2#
Barbosa goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Lalla turns into him and now he's in Barbosa's guard.
Barbosa wants to improve his position but instead Lalla has moved into half guard.
Barbosa tries to get to full guard but Lalla has control of the leg.
We've been hearing good reports from Lalla's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Barbosa works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lalla works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lalla will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lalla trying to pass the guard but Barbosa defending well. #T3#
Barbosa is looking to get back to full guard here but Lalla has managed to pass to side control instead.#SUB#
Lalla tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Barbosa is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Lalla looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Barbosa manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Lalla is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Lalla is looking for a kimura but Barbosa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lalla to get the leverage.
Barbosa wants to improve his position but Lalla is controlling well.
Barbosa trying to control but Lalla postures up.
Barbosa tries to roll over but Lalla keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Lalla is looking for a kimura but Barbosa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lalla to get the leverage. #SUB#
Lalla is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Barbosa has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Lalla is trying to work for a kimura but Barbosa is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Caio Barbosa will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Barbosa closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lalla's guard.#SUB#
Lalla throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Lalla looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barbosa slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lalla really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa trying to control the position but Lalla is working away. #SUB2#
Barbosa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lalla has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
Barbosa remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Barbosa trying to control the action but Lalla is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Barbosa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Barbosa trying to control the action but Lalla is working from the bottom.
Lalla prevents Barbosa from improving position.
Barbosa controlling the position.
Barbosa is looking to take a break and control but Lalla is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Lalla sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Barbosa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lalla has managed to free his arm - good work.
Barbosa moves into full mount! Lalla won't be happy about that! #SUB2#
Barbosa moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Lalla has worked his arm free - good work by Lalla!
Lalla is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Barbosa moves into full mount!
Barbosa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lalla really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Barbosa wants to take Lalla's back but he can't do it this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Caio Barbosa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Barbosa closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lalla did well to prevent Barbosa getting side control.
Barbosa is pressing down on Lalla's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lalla is holding on for now.
Lalla works his way to full guard. Good work.
Barbosa wants to control from the top but Lalla keeps moving.
Caio Barbosa has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Barbosa has gone for a leg lock! Lalla slips out almost immediately though and dives into Barbosa's guard.#REVR##SUB#
Lalla postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Barbosa is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lalla, into his guard. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa advances to half guard. #T1#
Lalla won't allow Barbosa to pass to mount.
Barbosa passes to side control. #SUB2#
Barbosa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lalla, who protects the arm well.
Lalla tries to buck Barbosa off but Barbosa is having none of it.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Barbosa wants to control for a moment but Lalla uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Barbosa is pressing down on Lalla's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lalla is holding on for now. #SUB#
Lalla looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jaro Lalla has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Barbosa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T3#
Barbosa passes to side control.
Lalla manages to work his way to half guard, despite Barbosa's best efforts.
Barbosa trying to pass the guard but Lalla defending well. #SUB#
Lalla looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Lalla looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Barbosa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lalla defends it well. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Barbosa wants to control but Lalla is keeping him busy.
Barbosa trying to mount his opponent but Lalla defends it.
Barbosa is still trying to improve position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Barbosa is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lalla's half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Caio Barbosa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Barbosa 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caio Barbosa!
An out of breath and clearly excited Caio Barbosa thanked Top Gun Nutrition 160q 4 $150 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Jaro Lalla was interviewed post fight and said '$#%@@@!!! SHIT!!!!! FUC@#$ YOU ALL!@#$#@@'.

Event: SMASH: Reem vs Niska
Date: Dec 26, 2020

#R1#
Puller misses with a two punch combination.
Barbosa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Puller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barbosa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice shot by Puller.
Barbosa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Puller tries to avoid it but Barbosa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Puller to the ground. Puller escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Puller wants to clinch up but Barbosa keeps it at a distance.
Barbosa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lewis Burwell Puller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caio Barbosa.#CL#
Puller closes the distance and pushes Barbosa back into the cage.
Barbosa wants a takedown but no success here.
Puller lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT#It looks like Caio Barbosa has been cut.
A short uppercut from Puller. #TD2#
Barbosa gets control of Puller's arms and successfully pulls guard. Barbosa will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Puller wants to stand but Barbosa is controlling his posture from full guard.
Barbosa wants to sweep here but Puller controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Barbosa trying to keep a closed guard but Puller is proving a slippery customer.
Barbosa has a closed guard, preventing Puller from standing up. #SUB2#
Barbosa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Puller defends well.#SU#
Puller stands up and waves to Barbosa to follow him.
Puller looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Barbosa is defended easily by Puller.#CL#
Puller has closed the distance and engaged Barbosa in a clinch. #T2#
Puller lands a hook that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
Barbosa jumps guard but Puller turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nice body punch from Puller.
Barbosa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Puller just stands there and leans against the cage.
Barbosa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Puller just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Barbosa jumps into guard, dragging Puller to the mat.
Puller wants to stand but Barbosa has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Barbosa looking to control.
Puller has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Puller wanted to stand there but Barbosa had control of the position. #T3#
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Barbosa fails with the takedown
and Puller counters with a right hand to the body.
Caio Barbosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Puller tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barbosa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Puller looks to land a combination but Barbosa avoids it well.
Barbosa dives in and grabs Puller's left leg, looking for a takedown. Puller pushes down on Barbosa's head and hops out.
Barbosa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Barbosa.
Barbosa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Puller counters with a nice uppercut.
Puller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Barbosa tries to counter it with a takedown but Puller pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T4#
Barbosa looks for a takedown but Puller sprawls well.
Puller was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Puller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Puller wants to clinch.
Barbosa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Puller defends it well.
Barbosa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Puller's waist but Puller gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Barbosa off to one side.
Puller 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.
Puller swings for the body but Barbosa moves out of range.
Barbosa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Puller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barbosa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No joy there for Puller, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barbosa shoots in looking for a takedown. Puller tries to sprawl out of it but Barbosa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Puller manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Good standup being displayed there by Puller as he connects with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lewis Burwell Puller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Caio Barbosa's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Barbosa shoots in looking for a takedown. Puller tries to sprawl out of it but Barbosa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Puller manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Puller went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Barbosa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Puller sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Puller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Puller fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barbosa looks for a takedown but Puller sprawls well.
Puller half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lewis Burwell Puller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caio Barbosa.
Barbosa shoots in for a takedown but Puller shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Puller clinches.
Barbosa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Puller walks away with a smile on his face. Barbosa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Barbosa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Puller counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puller wants to clinch up but Barbosa keeps it at a distance.
Barbosa fails with a takedown attempt.
Puller wants to clinch.#T1#
Barbosa fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Puller.
Puller stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Puller wants it to stay on the feet.
Puller doesn't manage to clinch there - Barbosa circles away.
Barbosa walks into a stiff left hand from Puller.
Puller tries to clinch but Barbosa moves out of range.
Barbosa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Puller tries to avoid it but Barbosa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Puller to the ground. Puller escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lewis Burwell Puller is winning the standup battle so far.
Barbosa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Barbosa darts in looking for a takedown but Puller gets double underhooks and turns Barbosa into the cage.
Barbosa needs to keep his hands up - Puller had a free shot at his head there.
Puller wants to clinch.
Barbosa with the counter takedown but Puller avoids it easily.
Lewis Burwell Puller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Puller wants to clinch.
Puller leaves Barbosa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Barbosa shoots in looking for a takedown. Puller tries to sprawl out of it but Barbosa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Puller manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Barbosa shoots in but Puller avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lewis Burwell Puller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Puller stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Barbosa swats away the attempt to clinch by Puller.#T3#
Puller misses with a shot to the body #TD2#
and Barbosa counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Puller pushes Barbosa off and gets back to his feet.
Puller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barbosa can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Barbosa dives in and scores a takedown into Puller's guard.
Barbosa prevents Puller from getting back to his feet.
Barbosa looking to sit in guard and control but Puller gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU#
Puller gets to his feet. Barbosa looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Barbosa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL#
Puller has closed the distance and engaged Barbosa in a clinch.
Barbosa is trying to pull guard but Puller has him pressed against the cage.
Barbosa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Puller connects with a knee to the head. #ROC#Barbosa is rocked!
Puller is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Barbosa is breathing heavily.
Puller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barbosa is trying to pull guard but Puller turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T4#
Nice body punch from Puller - that landed with a thud.
Puller pushes Barbosa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barbosa is still on wobbly legs! Can Puller finish him?
Puller lands a shoulder strike.
Barbosa tries for a takedown. No joy.
Barbosa seems to have recovered his senses.
Barbosa can't get the takedown.
Puller is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Barbosa drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A body shot lands from Puller.
Puller lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
Puller throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Barbosa blocks it with crossed arms.
Puller lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Puller swings wildly with an uppercut but Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Puller.
Barbosa is trying to pull guard but Puller has him pressed against the cage.
Barbosa tries for a takedown. No joy.
Barbosa is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Puller gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Puller lands an uppercut.
Barbosa goes for a takedown attempt but Puller pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lewis Burwell Puller dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Caio Barbosa's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Puller closes the distance and pushes Barbosa back into the cage.
Puller misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Puller just stands there and leans against the cage.
Puller tries a knee to the head but Barbosa blocks it.
Puller looking to throw knees to the head but Barbosa is blocking nicely.
Barbosa tries to score a body lock takedown but Puller shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short left from Puller.
Puller lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards. #TD2#
Barbosa decides to pull guard. #SU#
Puller decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Barbosa, up you get!
Horrible takedown attempt by Barbosa or perhaps it was just good defense by Puller, which made it look bad.
Lewis Burwell Puller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caio Barbosa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puller looks to land a combination but Barbosa avoids it well.
Barbosa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Barbosa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barbosa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Puller getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Barbosa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T1#
Barbosa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Puller is fending him off so far but Barbosa persists. Nope, Puller circles away and we're back to standing.
An attempted straight right counter from Puller misses the target.
Barbosa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Puller takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Puller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barbosa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barbosa staying out of range there.
Barbosa takes one to the side of the head. #CL#
Barbosa tries to keep at a distance but Puller has taken the fight into the clinch.
Puller misses with a knee to the head.
Barbosa drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Puller with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Barbosa is looking for a takedown.
Puller lands a knee to the body. #T2#
Puller misses with the head strike.
Barbosa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Puller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Puller working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Puller lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A knee to the head by Puller.
Puller lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Puller is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Puller.
Puller lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Puller lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Puller creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Barbosa with a big uppercut! Barbosa tries to clinch up but Puller pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Barbosa to the mat! Barbosa covers up and Puller unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lewis Burwell Puller!
Post fight, Lewis Burwell Puller stared into the camera and said 'Thanks to MKFC for having my back. Thanks to the fans for showing love. Thanks to my opponent for putting on one hell of a show.'.
The defeated Caio Barbosa had this to say: 'I think he did very well and would like the chance to avenge this victory. '.

Event: SMASH: Kraag vs Rawse
Date: Nov 28, 2020

#R1##TD2#
Reedtz drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Reedtz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barbosa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Reedtz has managed to get both his arms back between Barbosa's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Barbosa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Reedtz throwing strikes from guard but Barbosa blocks nicely.
Barbosa keeping moving, preventing Reedtz from controlling successfully.
Reedtz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Reedtz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Barbosa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Reedtz trying to control but Barbosa is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Reedtz connects with a couple of short punches.
Reedtz works over Barbosa with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Barbosa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barbosa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Reedtz won't allow Barbosa to sweep him here.
Reedtz throwing strikes from guard but Barbosa blocks nicely.
Reedtz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barbosa looking for a sweep. Not yet Barbosa, not yet. #T2#
Reedtz postures up in Barbosa's guard and throws a big left but Barbosa blocks it.
Reedtz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Reedtz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Barbosa's head.
Reedtz landing some decent shots from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Reedtz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Reedtz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Barbosa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barbosa wants to sweep here but Reedtz controlling him for the moment.
Reedtz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Reedtz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reedtz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barbosa swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Reedtz chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Barbosa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Reedtz defends well.
Reedtz wants to control from the top but Barbosa keeps moving.
Reedtz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Barbosa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Reedtz defends well.
Reedtz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Reedtz pushes down on Barbosa's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4#
Barbosa has hold of Reedtz's hands but Reedtz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Barbosa is trying to get back to full guard.
Reedtz is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Barbosa wants to get back to full guard.
Barbosa regains full guard. Nicely done.
Barbosa is trying to control the position but Reedtz postures up.
Reedtz stopping the sweep attempt from Barbosa.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reedtz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Reedtz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Barbosa seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Reedtz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Reedtz is in close to Barbosa's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rasmus Reedtz dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Reedtz scores with a jab to the body.
Reedtz darts in looking for a takedown but Barbosa gets double underhooks and turns Reedtz into the cage. #TD2#
Reedtz looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Barbosa!
Sloppy strikes there by Reedtz.
Rasmus Reedtz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Reedtz working the head and body with strikes.
Reedtz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barbosa is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Reedtz off and has taken his back!
Reedtz tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Reedtz tries to lock up and control but Barbosa gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Barbosa tries to control but Reedtz wriggling away.
Reedtz has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Reedtz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbosa trying to control but Reedtz is having none of it. #T1#
Barbosa wants to take Reedtz's back here but Reedtz is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Reedtz manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Reedtz is looking to improve his position.
Barbosa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Reedtz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Reedtz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Barbosa content to stall in guard here.
Barbosa passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T2#
Reedtz is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Barbosa is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Reedtz!
Reedtz is squirming around, avoiding Barbosa's attempts to control the action.
Reedtz tries to reverse the position but Barbosa maintains control.
Barbosa tries to control but Reedtz wriggling away.
Barbosa prevents Reedtz from getting the reversal.
Reedtz is still trying to improve position.#T3#
Barbosa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Reedtz is looking to escape.
Reedtz has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there. #SUB#
Barbosa is looking for the choke from the back position but Reedtz is controlling his hands well.
Barbosa trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Barbosa looking to hold on to the position here but Reedtz rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Barbosa postures up. #SUB2#
Reedtz working for a triangle but Barbosa defends it easily. #T4#
Reedtz trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Barbosa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reedtz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barbosa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Barbosa won't allow Reedtz to sweep him here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barbosa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reedtz is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Reedtz is on top in guard. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rasmus Reedtz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Barbosa leaves Reedtz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Reedtz misses with a wild body shot.
Barbosa closes the distance and clinches up with Reedtz, looking for a takedown. Barbosa pushes Reedtz against the cage but Reedtz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Reedtz throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Barbosa tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Reedtz is in Barbosa's guard.
Barbosa wants to control the position but Reedtz says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Barbosa is pressing down on Reedtz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Barbosa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Reedtz lands a couple of elbows.
Reedtz landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reedtz working some strikes from top position.
Barbosa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Reedtz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Reedtz wants to control from the top but Barbosa keeps moving.
Barbosa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Reedtz looking for a sweep. Not yet Reedtz, not yet.
Barbosa controlling from the top position.
Barbosa tries to free his leg and advance position but Reedtz is retaining full guard.
Barbosa wants to control from the top but Reedtz keeps moving. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Reedtz tries to strike from the bottom.
Reedtz keeping moving, preventing Barbosa from controlling successfully.
Reedtz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barbosa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Reedtz holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Reedtz is looking to chop away at Barbosa's legs.
Some wild striking there from Reedtz.
Barbosa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Reedtz shoots in but no luck this time.
Reedtz misses with a looping left.
Barbosa fails to land the takedown.#T3##TD#
Barbosa feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Reedtz looking for a sweep. Not yet Reedtz, not yet.
Barbosa tries to free his leg and advance position but Reedtz is retaining full guard.
Barbosa stopping the sweep attempt from Reedtz.
Barbosa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reedtz is keeping the position for now.
Barbosa preventing the sweep.
Reedtz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barbosa's guard. #REVB#
Barbosa is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Reedtz trying to control but Barbosa is working from the bottom. #T4#
Reedtz connects with a couple of short punches.
Reedtz is in close to Barbosa's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Barbosa looking for a sweep. Not yet Barbosa, not yet.
Reedtz throwing strikes but missing.
Barbosa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barbosa looking for a sweep. Not yet Barbosa, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barbosa is working hard here to advance position.
Reedtz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Caio Barbosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reedtz working some strikes from top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rasmus Reedtz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Reedtz 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rasmus Reedtz!
Rasmus Reedtz thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Caio Barbosa was interviewed post fight and said 'I think he did very well and would like the chance to avenge this victory. '.

Event: SMASH: Granger vs Fire
Date: Nov 14, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Barbosa dives in and scores a takedown into Rbn's guard.
Barbosa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Rbn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barbosa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Rbn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barbosa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barbosa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barbosa looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Rbn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barbosa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Rbn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barbosa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barbosa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Barbosa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rbn's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rbn is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Rbn looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Barbosa pushes past his half guard into mount!
Rbn felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Rbn is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Barbosa is working for a guillotine from mount but Rbn frees his head quite easily. #T1#
Barbosa seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Rbn is holding on tight.
Rbn is working to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Rbn defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Barbosa. #SUB#
Barbosa is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Rbn to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Rbn shrugs it off.
Rbn keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Barbosa is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Rbn to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Rbn shrugs it off.
Rbn is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rbn keeps trying to improve his position.
Barbosa tries to control but Rbn wriggling away. #T2#
Rbn tries to reverse the position but Barbosa maintains control.
Barbosa wants to control the pace but Rbn is squirming around nicely.
Rbn working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barbosa fails to take his opponent's back.
Rbn working to try and regain half guard.
Barbosa tries to control but Rbn wriggling away.
Rbn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rbn is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3#
Barbosa controlling his opponent.
Rbn is trying desperately to improve position.
Rbn wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#SUB#
Rbn defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Rbn is trying to break free. #SUB#
Barbosa looking for the choke but no joy.
Barbosa doesn't have the hooks in and Rbn manages to turn into his guard.
Rbn makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4#
Barbosa tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Barbosa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rbn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Barbosa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Barbosa wants to work for an arm triangle but Rbn is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Barbosa frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rbn is trying to escape the mount.
Barbosa looking to control but Rbn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rbn regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Caio Barbosa dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A slow jab from Rbn misses its intended target. #TD#
Barbosa gets the takedown into side control.
Rbn is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing that Barbosa has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Rbn gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Caio Barbosa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barbosa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Rbn defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Barbosa.
Barbosa works his way to his opponent's back.
Rbn prevents Barbosa from getting a body triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Barbosa working for the choke.
Barbosa keeps control of the position as Rbn tries to break free.
Rbn breaks Barbosa's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard. #T1#
Barbosa wants to sweep but no luck.
Barbosa controls Rbn momentarily but Rbn frees himself.
Barbosa has momentary wrist control but Rbn slips an elbow through the middle.
Rbn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rbn postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Barbosa is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rbn lands a couple of elbows.
Rbn distracts Barbosa with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Barbosa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rbn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Barbosa is looking for a triangle but Rbn pushes his legs off easily.
Rbn working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Barbosa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rbn can do to turn this around?#T2##SUB#
Barbosa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Barbosa has momentary wrist control but Rbn slips an elbow through the middle.
Rbn with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#ROC2#Barbosa is rocked!
Rbn lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Oh Barbosa is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rbn makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Rbn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rbn preventing the sweep.
Barbosa seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rbn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Barbosa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rbn is one step ahead there.
Barbosa is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Rbn advances position into side control!
Rbn scores with punches from side control.
Rbn grinds an elbow into Barbosa's temple.
Barbosa managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Rbn.
Rbn creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Rbn lands a big left to the face of Barbosa, bouncing his head like a basketball. Another shot from Rbn and another - Barbosa is out! Rbn stands up and salutes his fans, who are going crazy in the stands.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). John Rbn!
An out of breath John Rbn thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Caio Barbosa spoke after the fight, saying 'I think he did very well and would like the chance to avenge this victory. '.

Event: SMASH: McQuirre vs Stralman
Date: Oct 31, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Barbosa closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Anto quickly recovers to half guard.
Barbosa wants to control but Anto is keeping him busy.
Anto trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barbosa passes to side control.
Anto is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Barbosa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Barbosa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Barbosa has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Anto!
Anto is in all sorts of trouble here.
Barbosa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Anto is looking to escape.
Anto prevents Barbosa from taking his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anto can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barbosa wants to take his opponent's back but instead Anto manages to regain half guard.
Anto works his way to full guard. Good work.
Anto will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Anto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barbosa's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Barbosa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Barbosa has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Anto doesn't defend quickly enough and Barbosa has managed to lock this one up! Can Anto escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Barbosa on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Caio Barbosa!
Caio Barbosa managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Top Gun Nutrition, into his post fight interview.

Event: SMASH: McQuirre vs Barbosa
Date: Oct 03, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbosa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McQuirre counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McQuirre throws a leg kick but Barbosa checks it.
McQuirre stuffs the takedown attempt from Barbosa. Barbosa gets slowly back to his feet.
McQuirre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbosa moves away.
Barbosa has a takedown stuffed.
Harry McQuirre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caio Barbosa.
Barbosa fails with the takedown.
McQuirre lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa has his takedown stuffed
and McQuirre counters with a one-two to the body.
Barbosa dives in for a single leg takedown but McQuirre sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
McQuirre clobbers Barbosa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbosa slips under a jab.#T1#
Barbosa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McQuirre.
Barbosa goes for a double leg but McQuirre avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McQuirre continues to drive forward.
Barbosa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McQuirre scores with a decent looking hook.
Barbosa fails with a takedown attempt.
McQuirre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbosa moves away.
Barbosa fails to land the takedown.
Barbosa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McQuirre went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Barbosa goes for a double leg but McQuirre avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McQuirre continues to drive forward.
McQuirre throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barbosa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barbosa with the counter takedown but McQuirre avoids it easily.#T2#
Barbosa slips a jab from McQuirre.
Barbosa blocks a jab.
McQuirre looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McQuirre stuns Barbosa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McQuirre leaves Barbosa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McQuirre scores with a one two! Barbosa had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McQuirre ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McQuirre lands with a straight right. Barbosa didn't see that one coming.
Barbosa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McQuirre counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#Barbosa is rocked!
McQuirre connects with a crisp jab.
Barbosa is still on wobbly legs! Can McQuirre finish him?
Nice uppercut there from McQuirre.
Barbosa shoots in looking for a takedown. McQuirre tries to sprawl out of it but Barbosa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McQuirre manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3#
Barbosa slips under a jab.
McQuirre stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McQuirre wants it to stay on the feet.
McQuirre is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A low kick lands for McQuirre.
Barbosa seems to have recovered his senses.
McQuirre stuffs the takedown attempt from Barbosa. Barbosa gets slowly back to his feet.
Barbosa fails with the takedown.
McQuirre wants to land a leg kick but Barbosa is out of range.
McQuirre's corner calls for a 1-2. McQuirre obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McQuirre sizes up Barbosa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Barbosa fails to land the takedown.
McQuirre's jab looks to have found its range, popping Barbosa under the eye.
McQuirre throws a big shot that misses.
Barbosa steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McQuirre.
McQuirre is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
McQuirre stuffs the takedown attempt from Barbosa. Barbosa gets slowly back to his feet.
Barbosa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McQuirre throwing a counter right hand but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
McQuirre just misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McQuirre pinned against the cage. McQuirre gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Barbosa tries to score a power double leg takedown but McQuirre sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barbosa somewhat.
McQuirre throws a lazy right hand but Barbosa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from McQuirre.
Harry McQuirre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McQuirre pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barbosa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry McQuirre dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
McQuirre defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Barbosa.
McQuirre is looking to counter punch.
McQuirre cracks a nice hook into Barbosa's ribs.#TD2#
Barbosa closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McQuirre is trying to buck Barbosa off.
Barbosa tries to advance to mount but can't.
McQuirre can't do much from the bottom here.
Barbosa advances nicely into full mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McQuirre is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Barbosa looking to control and managing it successfully.
McQuirre squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape. #T1#
Barbosa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McQuirre is looking to escape.
McQuirre is in all sorts of trouble here.
Barbosa wants to take his opponent's back but McQuirre doesn't allow it.
McQuirre is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barbosa can do to turn this around?
Barbosa controlling from mount. #ES#
McQuirre somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
McQuirre is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Barbosa fails with the takedown
and McQuirre counters with a series of strikes. Barbosa will be more careful next time no doubt.
Barbosa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Harry McQuirre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caio Barbosa.#TD2#
Barbosa scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McQuirre wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T2#
Barbosa passes to full mount! That's big trouble for McQuirre!
McQuirre is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
McQuirre is trying to escape the mount.
Barbosa tries to control but McQuirre wriggling away.
McQuirre is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Barbosa has taken his back!
McQuirre is trying to get back to his feet but Barbosa has full control of the position and if anything, McQuirre has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T3##ES#
McQuirre manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position. #TD2#
Barbosa shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches McQuirre napping and manages to drive through into side control!
McQuirre wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
McQuirre gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Barbosa uses his free foot to push down on McQuirre's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for McQuirre.
McQuirre is trying to stand up.
McQuirre is squirming around, avoiding Barbosa's attempts to control the action.
McQuirre tries to hold on but Barbosa postures up.
McQuirre is squirming around, avoiding Barbosa's attempts to control the action. #T4#
McQuirre is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
McQuirre is looking to get to half guard.
McQuirre is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Barbosa trying to control but McQuirre is having none of it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Caio Barbosa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Barbosa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McQuirre throws an off balance right hand
and Barbosa counters with a left to the body.
Barbosa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McQuirre's waist but McQuirre gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Barbosa off to one side.
McQuirre misses with a double jab.
McQuirre stuffs the takedown.
McQuirre throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barbosa doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting McQuirre counter with a right hand.
Harry McQuirre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caio Barbosa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa tries for a takedown but McQuirre circles away easily
and Barbosa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barbosa closes this distance looking for a takedown but McQuirre circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Barbosa.
Barbosa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
McQuirre throws out a loose jab but Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
No luck for Barbosa with that takedown attempt.
McQuirre misses with an uppercut. Barbosa saw that one coming.
Barbosa dives in and grabs McQuirre's left leg, looking for a takedown. McQuirre pushes down on Barbosa's head and hops out.
McQuirre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
Barbosa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Harry McQuirre is winning the standup battle so far.
Barbosa with a lazy takedown attempt
and McQuirre counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barbosa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McQuirre misses with a two punch combination.
Barbosa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McQuirre throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbosa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McQuirre takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A nice leg kick from McQuirre, right into the meat of the thigh.
Caio Barbosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Barbosa walks into a straight right hand from McQuirre.
Barbosa dives in for a single leg takedown but McQuirre sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
McQuirre is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McQuirre stuffs the takedown attempt from Barbosa. Barbosa gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like McQuirre was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Barbosa.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbosa misses with a takedown
and McQuirre counters with a straight right hand.
Barbosa goes for a double leg but McQuirre avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McQuirre continues to drive forward.
Barbosa walks into a straight right hand from McQuirre.
Barbosa walks straight into a right hand from McQuirre - that's dropped him! McQuirre jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Barbosa from any more punishment! Barbosa complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Harry McQuirre!
Harry McQuirre is the new featherweight champion!
After the fight, Harry McQuirre was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
In defeat, Caio Barbosa stepped up to the mic, saying 'I think he did very well and would like the chance to avenge this victory. '.

Event: SMASH: Lacplesis vs Kluba
Date: Aug 22, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbosa shoots for a double leg takedown but Tori sprawls well. He's pushed Barbosa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tori misses with a wild combination.
Barbosa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tori defends it nicely.#TD#
Barbosa scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Barbosa has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Tori looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa is looking to take a break and control but Tori is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tori is in trouble now - Barbosa has advanced to mount!
Barbosa tries to control but Tori wriggling away. #T1#
Barbosa avoids the attempt from Tori to control.#SUB#
Barbosa has hold of Tori's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Tori manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Barbosa avoids the attempt from Tori to control.
Tori is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tori is still trying to improve position.
Barbosa avoids the attempt from Tori to control.
Tori is trying to escape the mount but Barbosa keeps good control and instead manages to take Tori's back. #T2#
Tori is trying to break free.
Tori looking very determined here, making life difficult for Barbosa.
Barbosa is hanging on to Tori's back as he tries to escape.
Tori tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Tori is looking to get to half guard.
Tori squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Tori stops Barbosa from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Tori tries to reverse the position but Barbosa maintains control.#SUB#
Barbosa working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barbosa controlling from mount.
Tori is in all sorts of trouble here. #T3#
Barbosa looking to control but Tori is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Barbosa pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Tori tries to hold on but Barbosa pushes him away.
Barbosa wants to control the pace but Tori is squirming around nicely.
Tori is trying to stand but he's just given Barbosa his back.
Barbosa avoiding Tori 's attempts to control his hands.
I really don't envy Tori right now.
Tori is keeping busy.
Barbosa controlling well, preventing Tori from escaping the position. #T4##SUB#
Barbosa is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Barbosa trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position. #SUB#
Tori is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Barbosa gets his way!
Tori breaks Barbosa's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barbosa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tori is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tori would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Barbosa wants to sweep here but Tori controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Caio Barbosa dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Barbosa has his takedown stuffed
and Tori counters with a stiff right hand. #TD#
Barbosa closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Barbosa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tori keeps working.
Tori preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tori manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Tori is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa wants to pass the guard but Tori is keeping the position.
Tori is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Barbosa is controlling him. #SUB2#
Tori escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barbosa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1##SUB2#
Tori working for a triangle but Barbosa defends it easily. #SUB2#
Tori is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Barbosa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tori swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barbosa trying to control but Tori is working from the bottom.
Barbosa looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Tori looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tori is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Barbosa is controlling him.
Tori tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barbosa pushing down on Tori's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tori is trying to stand up here but Barbosa is controlling him well.
Tori trying to hold on to Barbosa's head to control him but Barbosa postures up.
Barbosa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tori does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Barbosa seems to be working for a kimura but Tori defends the submission attempt.
Tori manages to get to full guard. #T3#
Barbosa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tori bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barbosa's guard. #REVB#
Tori tries to stand but Barbosa is controlling from the bottom.
Barbosa wants to sweep here but Tori controlling him for the moment.
Barbosa trying to control the position.
Tori landing some decent shots from guard.
Tori trying to control the position from guard on top but Barbosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Tori preventing the sweep.
Tori wants to get up but he can't break Barbosa's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Barbosa wants to hit a sweep here but Tori passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Barbosa there!
Barbosa is desperately trying to improve his position but Tori has a good base and remains in mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barbosa slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rap Tori showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Barbosa misses with a takedown attempt - Tori sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Barbosa fails with a takedown attempt.
Tori tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Tori.#TD#
Barbosa drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Tori stops Barbosa from passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tori is trying to improve his position.
Tori tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Barbosa presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Tori is wriggling around trying to escape. #T1#
Barbosa looking to control but Tori is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Barbosa looking to control and managing it successfully.
Barbosa trying to control but Tori is having none of it.
Tori is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Barbosa trying to control but Tori is having none of it.
Tori is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
Barbosa wants to take Tori's back here but Tori is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Barbosa avoids the attempt from Tori to control.
Barbosa wants to control the pace but Tori is squirming around nicely.
Tori is trying to escape the mount.
Tori sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Barbosa stops Tori from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Barbosa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tori sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Tori looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Barbosa prevents Tori from standing back up.
Tori is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tori is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tori is refusing to be controlled, as Barbosa sits in half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Tori is trying to get back to full guard.
Barbosa works his way into side control.
Tori isn't going anywhere.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Barbosa tries to advance to mount but Tori denies him.
Barbosa tries to move to full mount but Tori actually manages to regain half guard. #SUB#
Barbosa wants to work for an arm triangle but Tori is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tori trying to control here.
Tori gets full guard.
Barbosa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barbosa forces his way into half guard.
Barbosa trying to control the action but Tori is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Tori looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Caio Barbosa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Barbosa has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caio Barbosa!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Caio Barbosa waved his t-shirt featuring Top Gun Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: SMASH: Klos vs Camara 2
Date: Aug 01, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Limbaugh finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #TD#
Limbaugh shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Limbaugh prevents Barbosa from improving his position.#SUB#
Limbaugh is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Barbosa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Limbaugh.
Limbaugh looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Barbosa with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa tries to get to full guard but Limbaugh has control of the leg.
Barbosa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Limbaugh's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Limbaugh's back!#T1##SUB2#
Barbosa has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Limbaugh has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Barbosa keeps control of the position as Limbaugh tries to break free. #SUB2#
Barbosa is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Limbaugh won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Barbosa off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Caio Barbosa!
Caio Barbosa gave a mention to Top Gun Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: CACC 104
Date: Jul 04, 2020

163 cm
24 yrs
145 lbs

170 cm
42 yrs
148 lbs

Barbosa

Feltre

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; Caio Barbosa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 9 losses; Felipe Feltre!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice takedown defense from Barbosa. No joy for Feltre on that attempt.
Barbosa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Barbosa feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barbosa (2) vs (0) Feltre
Barbosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Feltre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Feltre is pulling down on Barbosa's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Feltre is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Barbosa has his hands clasped together but Feltre extends and breaks Barbosa's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Feltre.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Felipe Feltre!
Felipe Feltre tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Caio Barbosa was interviewed post fight and said 'I think he did very well and would like the chance to avenge this victory. '.

Event: CACC 101
Date: Jun 20, 2020

163 cm
23 yrs
145 lbs

160 cm
21 yrs
134 lbs

Barbosa

Anatta

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Caio Barbosa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 7 losses; Shanti Anatta!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Anatta fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barbosa seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Barbosa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Anatta is fending him off so far but Barbosa persists. Nope, Anatta circles away and we're back to standing.
And Anatta tries to counter it with a takedown but Barbosa pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Anatta tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Barbosa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Anatta looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barbosa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Barbosa scores with a takedown into Anatta's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barbosa (2) vs (0) Anatta#SUB2#
Anatta is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Barbosa rolls with it to try and escape but Anatta cranks on the arm and Barbosa is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shanti Anatta!
A very excited looking Shanti Anatta rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Caio Barbosa was interviewed post fight and said 'I think he did very well and would like the chance to avenge this victory. '.

Event: CACC 99
Date: Jun 13, 2020

163 cm
23 yrs
145 lbs

170 cm
32 yrs
146 lbs

Barbosa

Charles

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Caio Barbosa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 12 losses; Rubens Charles!

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Barbosa.
Caio Barbosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Barbosa throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Charles was covering up waiting for the punch and Barbosa finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barbosa (2) vs (0) Charles
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Charles throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Barbosa postures up.
Charles looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa wants to control from the top but Charles keeps moving.
Charles is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1##SUB2#
Charles has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barbosa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Barbosa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Charles is keeping the position for now.
Barbosa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Charles looking for a guillotine here but Barbosa defends easily.
Barbosa advances to half guard. #SUB#
Barbosa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T2#
Barbosa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Charles keeps working.
Charles gets full guard.
Barbosa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Charles is keeping the position for now.
Charles looking for a sweep. Not yet Charles, not yet.
Charles trying to control the position.
Barbosa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Charles is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3#
Charles is trying to control the position but Barbosa postures up.
Barbosa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Charles is keeping the position for now.
Charles lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barbosa (2) vs (2) Charles
Barbosa looking for a sweep. Not yet Barbosa, not yet.
Charles trying to control but Barbosa is working from the bottom.
Charles postures up. #T4#
Barbosa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Charles controls the pace.
Charles trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Charles trying to control the position from guard on top but Barbosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barbosa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barbosa (4) vs (2) Charles
Barbosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Charles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T5##SUB2#
Charles is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Barbosa trying to control but Charles is working from the bottom.
Barbosa is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Charles is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T6#
Barbosa looking to sit in guard and control but Charles gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barbosa (4) vs (4) Charles
Charles trying to control but Barbosa is working from the bottom.
Charles looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Barbosa keeping moving, preventing Charles from controlling successfully. #T7#
Barbosa wants to sweep but no luck.
Charles trying to control but Barbosa is working from the bottom.
Barbosa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barbosa (6) vs (4) Charles
Barbosa trying to mount his opponent but Charles defends it.
Charles wants to get back to full guard.#T8#
Charles manages to get to full guard.
Charles pulls Barbosa in close to his closed guard and prevents Barbosa from doing any damage or advancing position.
Barbosa trying to control but Charles is working from the bottom.
Charles trying to control the position. #T9##SUB2#
Charles throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Barbosa wants to control from the top but Charles keeps moving.
Barbosa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Charles looking for a sweep. Not yet Charles, not yet.
Barbosa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barbosa wants to control from the top but Charles keeps moving. #T10##SUB2#
Barbosa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Charles has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barbosa has managed to get both his arms back between Charles's legs - danger averted.
Charles is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barbosa passes Charles's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Barbosa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Charles is just riding it out for now. Barbosa eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Charles actively working from the bottom here.#T11##SUB#
Barbosa is looking for a kimura here.
Barbosa is looking to take a break and control but Charles is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T12#
Barbosa passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Barbosa (9) vs (4) Charles
Barbosa moves into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Barbosa (11) vs (4) Charles
Barbosa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Charles is looking to escape.
Charles slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Barbosa seems to be working for a kimura but Charles defends the submission attempt.
Charles trying to control but Barbosa postures up. #T13#
Barbosa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Charles does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Barbosa content to control rather than advance.
Barbosa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Charles knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Barbosa trying to control the pace.
Charles is looking to improve his position. #T14#
Barbosa tries to pass to full mount but Charles defends it. #SUB#
Barbosa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Charles is not content to let Barbosa control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Charles is trying to control but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
Barbosa takes the fight on points by 11 to 4.
Caio Barbosa managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Top Gun Nutrition, into his post fight interview.

Event: CACC 90 CORONA CARD
Date: May 16, 2020

Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Caio Barbosa (ranked 2752 p4p, 71 weight class) and Tyrone Sparxx (ranked 1951 p4p, 50 weight class). Sparxx has chosen Thug Life - Lugz as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

163 cm
23 yrs
145 lbs

194 cm
26 yrs
260 lbs

Barbosa

Sparxx

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Caio Barbosa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 16 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Sparxx closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Barbosa did well to prevent Sparxx getting side control.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barbosa (0) vs (2) Sparxx
Barbosa trying to hold on to Sparxx's head to control him but Sparxx postures up.

Barbosa actively working from the bottom here.
Sparxx is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Barbosa (0) vs (5) Sparxx
Barbosa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Barbosa has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Sparxx's lack of action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparxx not doing much here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Barbosa is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Sparxx has latched onto it... Big trouble! Sparxx pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Barbosa is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Sparxx!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tyrone Sparxx!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Tyrone Sparxx waved his t-shirt featuring Conviction's logo in front of the cameras.
Caio Barbosa was interviewed post fight and said 'I think he did very well and would like the chance to avenge this victory. '.

Event: CACC 86 CORONA CARD
Date: May 09, 2020

Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jesus St Pierre (ranked 2575 p4p, 68 weight class) and Caio Barbosa (ranked 2708 p4p, 77 weight class). Caio Barbosa told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

176 cm
43 yrs
160 lbs

163 cm
23 yrs
145 lbs

St Pierre

Barbosa

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 4 losses; Jesus St Pierre! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Caio Barbosa!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Barbosa looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: St Pierre (0) vs (2) Barbosa
St Pierre slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
St Pierre will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Barbosa trying to control but St Pierre is working from the bottom.
St Pierre is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barbosa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
St Pierre looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
St Pierre has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Barbosa has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: St Pierre (0) vs (5) Barbosa
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Pierre is trying to work for a sweep but Barbosa has mounted him!
Score +2 for reaching mount: St Pierre (0) vs (7) Barbosa
Barbosa prevents St Pierre from getting the reversal.
St Pierre is squirming around, avoiding Barbosa's attempts to control the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Barbosa prevents St Pierre from improving his position.
St Pierre is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Barbosa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Barbosa's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: St Pierre (4) vs (7) Barbosa

St Pierre is persistently looking for the submission but Barbosa is defending it well.

St Pierre working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

St Pierre looking for the choke from the back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good control from St Pierre.
Barbosa staying busy and making it hard for St Pierre to control.

St Pierre is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Barbosa has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

Barbosa is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if St Pierre gets his way!

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
St Pierre looking for the choke from the back.
Barbosa rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
St Pierre trying to control the action but Barbosa is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre wants to free his trapped foot but Barbosa is holding on for dear life with his legs.
St Pierre is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: St Pierre (7) vs (7) Barbosa
Barbosa is wriggling around trying to escape.
Barbosa is squirming around, avoiding St Pierre's attempts to control the action.
St Pierre with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Barbosa is looking to escape.
St Pierre takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
St Pierre takes Barbosa's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Barbosa is in trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: St Pierre (10) vs (7) Barbosa

St Pierre is persistently looking for the submission but Barbosa is defending it well.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

St Pierre working for a choke but Barbosa is defending well.

St Pierre looking for the RNC.
St Pierre is trying to stick to Barbosa's back but Barbosa is turning into St Pierre. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in St Pierre's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Barbosa.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: St Pierre (10) vs (9) Barbosa
Barbosa trying to control the position from guard on top but St Pierre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Barbosa drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but St Pierre manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Barbosa has St Pierre in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: St Pierre (12) vs (9) Barbosa
St Pierre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Barbosa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
St Pierre wants to control from the top but Barbosa keeps moving.
St Pierre passes Barbosa's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa tries to roll over but St Pierre keeps him under control.
St Pierre moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: St Pierre (15) vs (9) Barbosa
St Pierre trying to control the position but Barbosa is working away.

St Pierre looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

St Pierre tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no St Pierre has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre works to advance to full mount. Barbosa defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Score +2 for reaching mount: St Pierre (17) vs (9) Barbosa
St Pierre avoids the attempt from Barbosa to control.
St Pierre takes Barbosa's back.
Score +3 for taking back: St Pierre (20) vs (9) Barbosa
St Pierre tries to get the hooks in deep but Barbosa pushed the leg off.

Barbosa fending off the submission attempt from St Pierre.

St Pierre is looking for a rear naked choke here but Barbosa reverses the position brilliantly into St Pierre's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: St Pierre (20) vs (11) Barbosa

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

St Pierre is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barbosa defends well.
Barbosa looking to pass the guard.
St Pierre is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre keeping full guard, as Barbosa tries to pass.
St Pierre is trying to control the position from the bottom.
St Pierre is really struggling to control Barbosa but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Barbosa preventing the sweep.

St Pierre looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barbosa stands and throws St Pierre's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: St Pierre (20) vs (14) Barbosa
St Pierre tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Barbosa off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: St Pierre (24) vs (14) Barbosa

Barbosa is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

St Pierre working for a choke but Barbosa is defending well.

St Pierre working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa tries to escape the position.
St Pierre is controlling the position but Barbosa somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
St Pierre looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
St Pierre wants to take a breather but Barbosa is having none of it.
St Pierre trying to control from Barbosa's half guard. Barbosa has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre forces his way into half guard.
St Pierre tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barbosa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
St Pierre seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barbosa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
St Pierre is looking to stall here but Barbosa recovers full guard.
Barbosa looking for a sweep. Not yet Barbosa, not yet.
St Pierre passes Barbosa's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre trying to pass the guard but Barbosa defending well.
St Pierre trying to advance position but Barbosa counters by regaining guard.
St Pierre wants to pass the guard but Barbosa is keeping the position.
St Pierre passes Barbosa's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Barbosa looking for subs from the bottom but St Pierre mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: St Pierre (27) vs (14) Barbosa
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

St Pierre goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Barbosa is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: St Pierre (27) vs (16) Barbosa

And that's the end of the fight!
St Pierre takes the fight on points by 27 to 16.
A relieved looking Jesus St Pierre thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Caio Barbosa stepped up to the mic, saying 'I think he did very well and would like the chance to avenge this victory. '.

Event: CACC 83 CORONA CARD
Date: May 02, 2020

Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Caio Barbosa (ranked 2670 p4p, 76 weight class) and Denubis Majere (ranked 2189 p4p, 61 weight class). Majere has chosen Man in Black as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

163 cm
23 yrs
145 lbs

193 cm
27 yrs
207 lbs

Barbosa

Majere

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Caio Barbosa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Denubis Majere!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Barbosa feints and as Majere raises his hands in defense, Barbosa changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barbosa (2) vs (0) Majere
Barbosa passes Majere's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Majere is trying to get back to full guard.
Majere works his way to full guard. Good work.
Barbosa trying to control but Majere is working from the bottom.

Majere has his foot on Barbosa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barbosa works his way back into a safe position though.
Majere not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Our spies down at at Oblivion Gate inform us that Majere has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Majere lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barbosa (2) vs (2) Majere
Majere controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Majere is looking to advance position but Barbosa has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barbosa (6) vs (2) Majere
Majere bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barbosa (6) vs (4) Majere

That's one minute gone in the round.
Majere sitting in guard here, content to control.
Majere pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barbosa is keeping the position for now.
Majere pushes down on Barbosa's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Barbosa is not content to let Majere control the position.
Well, if Majere is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Majere is looking to advance position but Barbosa won't allow it.
Majere keeps trying to improve his position.
Majere moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Barbosa (6) vs (7) Majere
Majere taking a break here but Barbosa is having none of it and regains half guard.
Majere tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barbosa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Majere performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Barbosa is not content to let Majere control the position.
Majere tries to pass to full mount but Barbosa defends it.
Majere slows the pace down in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Majere's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Majere is keen to just control but Barbosa is a slippery customer.
Barbosa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Majere trying to pass the guard but Barbosa defending well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Majere is controlling the pace.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Majere is keen to just control but Barbosa is a slippery customer.
Barbosa moves into full guard.
Barbosa keeping moving, preventing Majere from controlling successfully.
Majere not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Majere pushes down on Barbosa's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Majere wants to pass the guard but Barbosa is defending well.
Majere controlling the action here.
Majere wants to pass the guard but Barbosa is defending well.
Barbosa is not content to let Majere control the position.
Majere stalling.
Majere prevents Barbosa from improving his position.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Majere wants to control but Barbosa is keeping him busy.
Barbosa wants to control but Majere is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Majere seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Majere wants to take a breather but Barbosa is having none of it.

Barbosa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Majere wants to pass to mount but Barbosa is defending the position.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Majere seems to be looking for submissions.
Majere trying to control the pace.
More stalling from Majere.
Majere is stalling here. Barbosa is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Majere seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Barbosa has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barbosa (10) vs (7) Majere

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Barbosa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Barbosa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Majere is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Majere manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Majere wants to improve his position but Barbosa is controlling well.
Majere works his way to full guard. Good work.
Majere is trying to control the position but Barbosa postures up.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa advances to half guard.
Majere tries to roll over but Barbosa keeps him under control.
Majere has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barbosa is working away from the top position though.
Majere is looking for a sweep. Barbosa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Majere works his way to full guard. Good work.
Majere controls Barbosa momentarily but Barbosa frees himself.
Majere has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Majere not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Majere wants to improve his position but instead Barbosa has moved into half guard.
Majere trying to control here.
Barbosa is looking to advance position but Majere won't allow it.
Majere regains full guard. Nicely done.
Barbosa looking to pass the guard.
Majere trying to control the position.
Majere controlling Barbosa's posture.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Majere is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Majere is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barbosa (10) vs (9) Majere
Majere's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Barbosa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Majere trying to control but Barbosa is working from the bottom.
Majere pushing down on Barbosa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Majere perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Majere is looking to take a break and control but Barbosa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barbosa trying to control from the bottom.
Majere trying to control the pace.
Majere passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Barbosa!
Score +3 for passing guard: Barbosa (10) vs (12) Majere
Majere sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Majere trying to control but Barbosa is having none of it.
Majere takes Barbosa's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Barbosa is in trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Barbosa (10) vs (15) Majere
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Will Majere go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?

And that's the end of the fight!
Majere wins on points by 15 to 10.
Denubis Majere thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Caio Barbosa was interviewed post fight and said 'I think he did very well and would like the chance to avenge this victory. '.

Event: CACC 76
Date: Apr 12, 2020

Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Caio Barbosa (ranked 2639 p4p, 142 weight class) and Chan Siam (ranked 4098 p4p, 197 weight class). Caio Barbosa has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

163 cm
23 yrs
145 lbs

165 cm
21 yrs
148 lbs

Barbosa

Siam

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Caio Barbosa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Chan Siam!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Barbosa throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Siam tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Barbosa is in Siam's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barbosa (2) vs (0) Siam
Barbosa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Siam wants to sweep here but Barbosa controlling him for the moment.

Barbosa drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Siam manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Barbosa has Siam in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barbosa (2) vs (2) Siam

Barbosa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa being controlled here, momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Siam looking to pass the guard.
Siam looking to sit in guard and control but Barbosa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barbosa (4) vs (2) Siam

Siam is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Barbosa passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Barbosa (7) vs (2) Siam

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siam is looking for a sweep.
Siam felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Barbosa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Siam keeps working.
Siam is trying to control Barbosa's posture but Barbosa avoids it.
Barbosa trying to control the position but Siam is working away.
Siam tries to improve position but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa tries to move to mount but Siam blocks the move with his legs.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Siam is looking for a sweep.
Siam manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Siam wants to improve his position but Barbosa is controlling well.
Barbosa wants to pass to mount but Siam is defending the position.
Siam is looking for a sweep. Barbosa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Siam trying to hold on to Barbosa's head to control him but Barbosa postures up.
Siam wants to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siam moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Barbosa is pushing down on Siam's leg trying to pass to half guard. Siam is fighting to maintain full guard but Barbosa has managed to sneak the leg through.
Siam won't allow Barbosa to pass to mount.
Barbosa is thwarting Siam's attempts to control the position.
Siam moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Siam is trying to hold Barbosa in close to prevent damage but Barbosa has managed to pass into half guard.
Siam tries to get to full guard but Barbosa has control of the leg.
Siam moves into full guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa wants to control from the top but Siam keeps moving.
Barbosa advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Barbosa (10) vs (2) Siam
Siam is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Siam works his way to full guard. Good work.
Barbosa won't allow Siam to sweep him here.
Barbosa trying to move into half guard but instead Siam has managed to sweep!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barbosa (10) vs (4) Siam
Barbosa keeping moving, preventing Siam from controlling successfully.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Siam trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Siam looking to sit in guard and control but Barbosa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barbosa (12) vs (4) Siam
Barbosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Siam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Siam looking for a sweep. Not yet Siam, not yet.
Barbosa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Siam has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Siam is trying to control the position but Barbosa postures up.

Siam working for a triangle but Barbosa defends it easily.
Barbosa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Siam is keeping the position for now.
Barbosa pushing down on Siam's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Barbosa is trying to control. Siam wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Siam holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa is trying to control the action in half guard but Siam is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Siam tries to roll over but Barbosa keeps him under control.
Siam is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Barbosa wants to control but Siam is keeping him busy.
Siam wants to improve his position but Barbosa is controlling well.
Siam is concentrating on defense, preventing Barbosa from advancing position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa trying to control from half guard but Siam is working away.
Siam is looking to improve his position.
Barbosa trying to pass the guard but Siam defending well.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Siam gets back to full guard.
Siam is pulling down on Barbosa's head to control his posture.
Siam is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Siam keeping moving, preventing Barbosa from controlling successfully.
Siam bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barbosa's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barbosa (12) vs (6) Siam
Barbosa keeping moving, preventing Siam from controlling successfully.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Siam controls from within his opponent's guard.
Siam passes Barbosa's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa is refusing to be controlled, as Siam sits in half guard.
Barbosa wants to get back to full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Siam is looking to pass Barbosa's guard but actually Barbosa recovers to full guard.
Siam postures up.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.

Barbosa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Siam gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Siam trying to control but Barbosa is working from the bottom.
Siam controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Barbosa keeping full guard, as Siam tries to pass.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa can't keep his opponent in guard - Siam advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Siam prevents Barbosa from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barbosa is not content to let Siam control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Barbosa takes the fight on points by 12 to 6.
Caio Barbosa gave a mention to Top Gun Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: CACC 70
Date: Mar 28, 2020

Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jaro Lalla (ranked 1880 p4p, 106 weight class) and Caio Barbosa (ranked 2657 p4p, 139 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

175 cm
28 yrs
126 lbs

163 cm
22 yrs
145 lbs

Lalla

Barbosa

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Jaro Lalla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Caio Barbosa!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Barbosa looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lalla!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lalla (0) vs (4) Barbosa

Barbosa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Barbosa trying to control the position but Lalla is working away.
Lalla tries to buck Barbosa off but Barbosa is having none of it.
Barbosa has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Lalla!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Lalla (0) vs (6) Barbosa
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lalla is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Barbosa goes for an armbar but Lalla turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Lalla.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lalla (2) vs (6) Barbosa
Lalla tries to free his leg and advance position but Barbosa is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lalla won't allow Barbosa to sweep him here.
Lalla has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lalla tries to free his leg and advance position but Barbosa is retaining full guard.

Barbosa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lalla looking to pass the guard.
Lalla is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lalla passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lalla (5) vs (6) Barbosa

Lalla is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Barbosa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Lalla is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Barbosa has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa gets back to half guard.
Lalla prevents Barbosa from improving his position.

Barbosa actively working from the bottom here.

Lalla is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Barbosa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lalla.

Barbosa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Lalla is working for a kimura but Barbosa is defending it quite comfortably.
Lalla tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barbosa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lalla will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The fighters are battling for position here. Barbosa manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Barbosa looking to control.
Lalla is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at JAG Battle Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.

Lalla got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barbosa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lalla has managed to get both his arms back between Barbosa's legs - danger averted.
Barbosa working a defensive guard here.
Barbosa wants to sweep here but Lalla controlling him for the moment.

Barbosa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lalla doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lalla manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Barbosa trying to keep a closed guard but Lalla is proving a slippery customer.
Barbosa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lalla trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barbosa wants to sweep here but Lalla controlling him for the moment.
Lalla forces his way into half guard.
Lalla wants to pass the guard but Barbosa is defending well.
Lalla is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Barbosa reverses the position - he's now on top in Lalla's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lalla (5) vs (8) Barbosa
Lalla keeping moving, preventing Barbosa from controlling successfully.
Barbosa advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lalla (5) vs (11) Barbosa

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lalla tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barbosa tries to advance to mount but can't.
Barbosa looking to control but instead Lalla has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.

Lalla is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barbosa pulls his head out easily.
Barbosa frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lalla (5) vs (14) Barbosa
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Barbosa trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Barbosa tries to control but Lalla wriggling away.
Lalla is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa wants to control the pace but Lalla is squirming around nicely.

Barbosa swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Lalla is now in Barbosa's guard. A big mistake from Barbosa there, giving up the dominant position!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lalla (7) vs (14) Barbosa
Barbosa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lalla wants to pass the guard but Barbosa is keeping the position.
Lalla stands and throws Barbosa's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lalla (10) vs (14) Barbosa
Barbosa controls the position for a moment.

Lalla is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Barbosa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Barbosa manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lalla's best efforts.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa wants to get back to full guard.
Lalla frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lalla (13) vs (14) Barbosa

Lalla looking for a guillotine from mount but Barbosa is having none of it.
Barbosa is in all sorts of trouble here.
Barbosa sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Barbosa is looking for a sweep. Lalla is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barbosa keeps trying to improve his position.
Lalla wants to pass to mount but Barbosa is defending the position.

Barbosa looking for submissions off his back.
Lalla really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lalla is looking to advance position but Barbosa won't allow it.
Barbosa wants to improve his position but Lalla is controlling well.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lalla has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lalla (16) vs (14) Barbosa
Lalla wants to take his opponent's back but instead Barbosa manages to regain half guard.
Lalla prevents Barbosa from improving his position.
Barbosa works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lalla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barbosa is keeping the position for now.
Lalla slips nicely into half guard.

Barbosa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lalla pulls his head out easily.
Barbosa wants to improve his position but Lalla is controlling well.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lalla wants to pass to mount but Barbosa is defending the position.
Lalla has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lalla (19) vs (14) Barbosa

Lalla swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Barbosa is now in Lalla's guard. A big mistake from Lalla there, giving up the dominant position!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lalla (19) vs (16) Barbosa
Barbosa wants to pass the guard but Lalla is keeping the position.
Barbosa wants to control from the top but Lalla keeps moving.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa looking to sit in guard and control but Lalla gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lalla (21) vs (16) Barbosa
Barbosa controls Lalla momentarily but Lalla frees himself.
Lalla forces his way into half guard.
Lalla tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barbosa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Barbosa gets back to full guard.
Lalla is pushing down on Barbosa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Barbosa is fighting to maintain full guard but Lalla has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lalla is pressing down on Barbosa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Barbosa is holding on for now.
Lalla working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Barbosa's thigh. Barbosa counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Barbosa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lalla (21) vs (18) Barbosa

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa wants to pass the guard but Lalla is keeping the position.
Barbosa is looking to pass into half guard but Lalla pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lalla is in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lalla (23) vs (18) Barbosa
Lalla slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lalla (26) vs (18) Barbosa
Barbosa is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Barbosa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Barbosa manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Lalla wants to pass to mount but Barbosa is defending the position.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lalla is working away from the top position though.
Barbosa moves into full guard.
Lalla wants to pass the guard but Barbosa is keeping the position.

Barbosa has his foot on Lalla's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lalla works his way back into a safe position though.
Barbosa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Lalla sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Barbosa doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Lalla paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Barbosa - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Caio Barbosa!
Caio Barbosa gave a mention to Top Gun Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Jaro Lalla was interviewed post fight and said '$#%@@@!!! SHIT!!!!! FUC@#$ YOU ALL!@#$#@@'.

Event: CACC 64
Date: Mar 07, 2020

Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bryson Pico (ranked 3396 p4p, 180 weight class) and Caio Barbosa (ranked 2634 p4p, 141 weight class). Pico kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Lowkey - G-Eazy. Caio Barbosa acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.

173 cm
29 yrs
138 lbs

163 cm
22 yrs
145 lbs

Pico

Barbosa

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Bryson Pico! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Caio Barbosa!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.

Pico decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pico (2) vs (0) Barbosa
Barbosa works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pico trying to control the position from guard on top but Barbosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Barbosa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pico doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pico manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Barbosa is pulling down on Pico's head to control his posture.
Pico won't allow Barbosa to sweep him here.
Pico trying to control the position from guard on top but Barbosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Pico content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Barbosa has locked up a guillotine! Barbosa's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Pico is holding on here and Barbosa must be using up a lot of energy. Pico has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Barbosa gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Caio Barbosa!
Caio Barbosa was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Bryson Pico was interviewed post fight and said 'The fans deserved a better performance from me. I will not let them down again.'.

Event: CACC 56
Date: Feb 16, 2020

Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Matvey Pavlov (ranked 1505 p4p, 88 weight class) and Caio Barbosa (ranked 2674 p4p, 152 weight class). Pavlov comes to the ring accompanied by Prokofiev - Dance of the Knights. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

166 cm
29 yrs
149 lbs

163 cm
22 yrs
145 lbs

Pavlov

Barbosa

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 14 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Caio Barbosa!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Pavlov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (0) Barbosa
Pavlov is looking to advance position but Barbosa won't allow it.
Barbosa is not content to let Pavlov control the position.
Barbosa trying to control from the bottom.
Barbosa is controlling Pavlov's trapped leg to prevent Pavlov from advancing to side control.
Pavlov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Barbosa is trying to get back to full guard.
Pavlov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barbosa wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Barbosa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pavlov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavlov is keen to just control but Barbosa is a slippery customer.
Barbosa wants to get back to full guard.
Barbosa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pavlov is working away from the top position though.
Barbosa is doing well to control the position and prevent Pavlov from advancing to side control.
Pavlov not doing much here.

Pavlov seems to be looking for submissions.
Barbosa is staying active underneath Pavlov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa trying to hold on to Pavlov's head to control him but Pavlov postures up.
Barbosa might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pavlov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Pavlov controlling the action here.
Barbosa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barbosa is trying to maintain the position but Pavlov is very close to passing his half guard.
Pavlov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (0) Barbosa
Pavlov controlling the pace for now.
Pavlov is looking to work his way around to Barbosa's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Pavlov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pavlov tries to control but Barbosa wriggling away.
Barbosa wants to control but Pavlov is having none of it.
Pavlov controlling from mount.
Pavlov trying to control but Barbosa is having none of it.
Pavlov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Barbosa is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov controlling the pace for now.
Barbosa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Barbosa really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pavlov with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Barbosa tries to hold on but Pavlov pushes him away.
Barbosa is squirming around, avoiding Pavlov's attempts to control the action.
Barbosa wants to hold on but Pavlov pushes him away.
Pavlov wants to control the pace but Barbosa is squirming around nicely.
Pavlov controlling his opponent.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Barbosa is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pavlov controlling the position easily from mount.
Barbosa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Barbosa regains half guard.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pavlov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pavlov's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pavlov (5) vs (4) Barbosa

Barbosa is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Pavlov defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Will Barbosa go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?

Barbosa is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Pavlov knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Pavlov for a finish.
Barbosa has the hooks in. Pavlov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Pavlov trying to control the hands but Barbosa breaks the grip.
Barbosa doesn't have the hooks in and Pavlov manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (7) vs (4) Barbosa
Barbosa trying to keep a closed guard but Pavlov is proving a slippery customer.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov stopping the sweep attempt from Barbosa.
Pavlov content to stall in guard here.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Barbosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pavlov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Barbosa's guard.
Barbosa tries to roll over but Pavlov keeps him under control.

Barbosa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Pavlov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Pavlov prevents Barbosa from improving his position.
Pavlov content to control rather than advance.
Barbosa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pavlov is working away from the top position though.
Barbosa wants to improve his position but Pavlov is controlling well.
Still in half guard, Pavlov seems content to control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pavlov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Barbosa for as long as he can get away with.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa tries to roll over but Pavlov keeps him under control.
Barbosa trying to control from the bottom.
Barbosa is looking for a sweep. Pavlov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pavlov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pavlov tries to pass to full mount but Barbosa defends it.
Barbosa is controlling Pavlov's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Barbosa is staying active underneath Pavlov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Barbosa is trying to get back to full guard.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov controlling the action here.
Pavlov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Barbosa wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Barbosa is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Pavlov is staying active.
Barbosa is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Pavlov seems content to control.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Pavlov.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but Barbosa defending well.
Barbosa wants to improve his position but Pavlov is controlling well.
Pavlov trying to mount his opponent but Barbosa defends it.
Barbosa is looking to control Pavlov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barbosa avoid being mounted?
Pavlov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barbosa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov wants to control but Barbosa is keeping him busy.
Pavlov controlling the action here.
Barbosa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pavlov is working away from the top position though.
Pavlov sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Barbosa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pavlov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Barbosa wants to get back to full guard.
Pavlov stalling.
Barbosa gets back to full guard.
Barbosa is trying to keep Pavlov in close.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pavlov controls the pace.
Pavlov continues to hold on tight.
Barbosa is trying to keep Pavlov in close.
Barbosa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barbosa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Matvey Pavlov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Caio Barbosa stepped up to the mic, saying 'I think he did very well and would like the chance to avenge this victory. '.

Event: JAG Neckbreaker vs Diaz
Date: Feb 07, 2020

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Rbn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barbosa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rbn sprawls and moves away.
Barbosa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rbn can pounce on him.
Barbosa circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Barbosa counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rbn won't be happy with that.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rbn is being controlled here.
Barbosa is working Rbn over with some ground and pound from side control. #T1#
Rbn is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Barbosa asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB#
Barbosa tries for a kimura but Rbn is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rbn wants to get back to his feet but Barbosa drags him back down.
Rbn is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#ES2#
Rbn sneaks out the side door and pushes Barbosa away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Barbosa moves out of range as Rbn strikes.
Barbosa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Barbosa moves away from the strike by Rbn. #T2#
A slow jab from Rbn misses its intended target.
An attempted straight right counter from Barbosa misses the target.#TD2#
Rbn shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Barbosa's guard.
Rbn is fighting to break Barbosa's control of his arms but Barbosa is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SU2#
Rbn stands and steps away. Barbosa gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Barbosa walks into a left hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Caio Barbosa has been cut.
Barbosa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rbn misses with a hook. Barbosa ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Barbosa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A head kick misses from Rbn.
Barbosa attempts a counter takedown but Rbn avoids it well and moves away.
Rbn tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
so Barbosa counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've been hearing that Barbosa has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Barbosa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barbosa wants to control from the top but Rbn keeps moving.
Barbosa prevents Rbn from getting back to his feet.
Barbosa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Barbosa prevents Rbn from getting back to his feet.
Barbosa chips away with some ground and pound.
Rbn wants to stand but Barbosa is controlling the position.
Barbosa stands up over Rbn, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Barbosa won't allow Rbn to get back to his feet.
Barbosa trying to control but Rbn is working from the bottom.
Barbosa working some strikes from top position.
Rbn is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Barbosa stands up over Rbn, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Rbn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Caio Barbosa's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Rbn misses with a combination #TD#
and Barbosa counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Rbn!
Rbn wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Rbn on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Barbosa landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rbn pushes Barbosa away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Barbosa gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Barbosa cracks Rbn with a big right hand but Rbn just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Rbn pushes Barbosa away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Barbosa gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Barbosa wants to control but Rbn is keeping him busy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T1#
Rbn is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Barbosa trying to control the action but Rbn is working from the bottom.
Check out the look on Barbosa's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Barbosa working the ground and pound.
Rbn is trying to buck Barbosa off.#SUB#
Barbosa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Barbosa trying to control the action but Rbn is working from the bottom.
Rbn tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #T2#
Rbn is trying to stand.
Barbosa controlling from the full mount.
Barbosa postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Rbn looks a forlorn figure. #SUB#
Barbosa has hold of Rbn's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Rbn manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Barbosa trying to control but Rbn is having none of it.
Barbosa scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Rbn is squirming around, avoiding Barbosa's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Barbosa with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Rbn is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet. #T3#
Barbosa working the ground and pound effectively.
Rbn is squirming around, avoiding Barbosa's attempts to control the action.
Rbn wants to try and get back to his feet.
Barbosa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rbn is squirming around, avoiding Barbosa's attempts to control the action.
Barbosa won't let Rbn get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Barbosa landing strikes from the mount and Rbn is in trouble!
Barbosa with a couple of short strikes.
Barbosa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rbn can do to turn this around?
Barbosa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Barbosa looking to finish Rbn with some ground and pound. This is bad for Rbn!#T4#
Barbosa lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#ROC#
Rbn is rocked!#ES2#
Rbn somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rbn misses with a wild body shot.
Barbosa feinted with a counter takedown.
Rbn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Barbosa counter with a right hand.
Rbn throws a nice looking combination but Barbosa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rbn scores with a nice strike.#CL2#
Rbn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Caio Barbosa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Caio Barbosa's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Good exchange - Rbn coming out on top.
Rbn lands with a hook. Barbosa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rbn throws a jab when Barbosa was well out of range.
Barbosa feinted with a counter takedown.#KD2#
Rbn throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Barbosa tumbling to the canvas!#ROC2#
Barbosa is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rbn wanted to stand there but Barbosa had control of the position. #SUB#
Barbosa working for a triangle but Rbn defends it easily.
Barbosa has a closed guard, preventing Rbn from standing up. #T1##SU2#
Rbn gets to his feet - Barbosa follows without any prompting.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Rbn misses the jab.
Barbosa tries to counter with a takedown but Rbn is quick to defend against it.
Rbn misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Barbosa counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Barbosa.
Barbosa lands a couple of digs.
Barbosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Rbn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rbn wants to stand and escape but Barbosa is having none of it. #T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Barbosa's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rbn wants to stand up but Barbosa is controlling him.
Barbosa distracts Rbn with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Barbosa content to stall in guard here.
Barbosa lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Barbosa lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Our spies down at at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym inform us that Rbn has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Rbn is looking to stand up but Barbosa isn't so interested in that idea.
Barbosa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rbn is keeping the position for now.
Barbosa slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Barbosa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rbn has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Barbosa wants to take a breather but Rbn is having none of it.
Barbosa scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rbn is trying to stand up here but Barbosa is controlling him well.
Barbosa working over Rbn with some ground and pound. Rbn looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#ES2#
Rbn has one foot on Barbosa's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Rbn throws a hook but Barbosa avoids it easily.
Barbosa feinted with a counter takedown.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rbn.
Barbosa moves away from the strike by Rbn. #T4#
Rbn misses with a hook #TD#
and Barbosa counters with a shoot takedown. Rbn fights it but they end up in guard.
Barbosa looking to pass the guard.
Barbosa is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Barbosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Rbn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barbosa prevents Rbn from getting back to his feet.
Rbn is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Barbosa dives into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Barbosa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Barbosa prevents Rbn from escaping the position.
Rbn taking punishment in the form of punches.
Caio Barbosa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rbn is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Rbn.
I think Rbn 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... John Rbn!
An out of breath John Rbn thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Caio Barbosa had this to say: 'I think he did very well and would like the chance to avenge this victory. '.

Event: New Year Bash
Date: Jan 04, 2020

#R1#
Conan misses with an uppercut. Barbosa saw that one coming.
Edward Conan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Conan throws a body punch but Barbosa moves out of range.
Conan looks to throw the jab but Barbosa is out of range.
Barbosa attempts a counter takedown but Conan avoids it well and moves away.
Conan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Conan misses the shot to the body.
Barbosa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Conan misses the jab.
Conan misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa walks into a straight right hand from Conan.
Conan looks to land a left hand but Barbosa moved out of range nicely.
Conan throws a jab but it's blocked by Barbosa.
Nice shot lands for Conan.#T1#
Conan swinging wildly here.
Barbosa blocks a jab.
A punch combination from Conan misses.
Barbosa feinted with a counter takedown.
Conan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Conan connects with a body shot.
Conan sizes up Barbosa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Conan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barbosa seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Conan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbosa.
Barbosa slips a straight right by Conan.
Barbosa feinted with a counter takedown.
We've been hearing reports that Barbosa has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T2#
Conan jabs at Barbosa's body.
Conan tries to clinch there but Barbosa circles away.
Barbosa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Conan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barbosa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Conan sprawls and moves away.
Conan digs a good hook to Barbosa's body.
Edward Conan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Conan takes a swing at Barbosa's ribcage but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbosa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Conan lands a body shot.
Conan is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Barbosa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Conan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barbosa.#T3#
Barbosa is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Conan.
Conan wants to clinch but Barbosa slips to the side#TD#
and Barbosa counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barbosa performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Barbosa passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Conan!
Barbosa punishing his opponent with strikes.
Barbosa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Conan is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T4#
Conan avoids a series of strikes thrown by Barbosa.
Conan felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Barbosa 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Conan is looking to get to half guard.
Barbosa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Conan is looking to escape.
Conan holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Barbosa tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Barbosa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Conan is looking to escape.
Barbosa is really struggling to control Conan but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Conan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Conan looks to land a right hand but Barbosa moved out of range.
Barbosa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Conan misses with a hook.
Conan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Conan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters circle momentarily. Conan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
No joy there for Conan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barbosa feinted with a counter takedown.
Conan scores with a hook.
Conan just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conan misses with a combination #TD#
and Barbosa counters with a takedown into side control.
Conan tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Conan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Barbosa is controlling the pace. #SUB#
Barbosa wants to work for an arm triangle but Conan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barbosa is looking for a kimura here.
Conan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Conan has hold of Barbosa's hands but Barbosa slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Conan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Barbosa working Conan over with strikes.
Barbosa lands with a punch from half guard.
Conan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Conan is refusing to be controlled, as Barbosa sits in half guard.
Conan tries to roll over but Barbosa keeps him under control.
Caio Barbosa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Conan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Conan controls Barbosa momentarily but Barbosa frees himself. #T3#
Conan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barbosa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Barbosa lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Barbosa scoring with some ground and pound.
Barbosa postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Barbosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Conan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Conan looking for a sweep. Not yet Conan, not yet.
Barbosa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Conan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barbosa.
Barbosa is stalling in the full guard.
Barbosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Conan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T4#
Barbosa is looking to work some ground and pound but Conan has wrist control.
Barbosa tries to free his leg and advance position but Conan is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Conan works the jab nicely.
Conan jabs at Barbosa's body.
A swing and a miss from Conan.
Edward Conan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Conan lands a nice hook to Barbosa's body. Barbosa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Barbosa slips under a jab from Conan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Edward Conan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Barbosa staying out of range there.
Barbosa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Conan scores with a shot to the body.
Conan misses with a combination #TD#
and Barbosa counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Conan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barbosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Conan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa forces his way into half guard.
Barbosa is looking to advance position but Conan won't allow it. #T1#
Barbosa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Barbosa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Barbosa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Barbosa controlling the action here. #SUB#
Barbosa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Conan defends it well. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Barbosa trying to control from half guard but Conan is working away.
Barbosa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Barbosa is working for a kimura but Conan is defending it quite comfortably.
Conan is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Barbosa jumps into side control!#SUB#
Barbosa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Conan is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Barbosa happy to just control the position for now.
Conan avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Barbosa.
Barbosa working the ground and pound from side control.
Barbosa working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Conan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Barbosa's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Edward Conan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Barbosa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Barbosa scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Barbosa wants to control but Conan is keeping him busy.
Barbosa working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Conan's thigh. Conan counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Barbosa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Conan's head.
Barbosa scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barbosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Conan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barbosa scoring with some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Caio Barbosa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Conan 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Edward Conan!
The defeated Caio Barbosa had this to say: 'I think he did very well and would like the chance to avenge this victory. '.

Event: JAG Benedetti vs Dick
Date: Nov 23, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Cooper clinches up with Barbosa and pushes him back against the cage.
Cooper stops a takedown attempt from Barbosa.
Cooper is trying to stall. #TD#
Barbosa drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB#
Barbosa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cooper can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Barbosa wants to sweep but no luck.
Cooper wants to stand but Barbosa is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Barbosa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cooper gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Barbosa pulls Cooper in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooper trying to control the position from guard on top but Barbosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Barbosa pushes a forearm under Cooper's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Cooper is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Caio Barbosa!
In his post fight interview, Caio Barbosa started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: JBL Reloaded
Date: Oct 12, 2019

#R1#
Top pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barbosa attempts a counter takedown but Top avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Top gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Barbosa gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barbosa controlling the pace.
Top tries to get to full guard but Barbosa has control of the leg.
Barbosa wants to take a breather but Top is having none of it.
Barbosa trying to pass the guard but Top defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Barbosa connects with a nice short shot to Top's temple.
Barbosa trying to control the action but Top is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Barbosa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Top defends it well.
Barbosa scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Top preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Top is trying to stand up here but Barbosa is controlling him well. #SUB#
Barbosa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Barbosa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Barbosa wants to take a breather but Top is having none of it.
Barbosa 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.
Top is looking for a sweep. Barbosa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barbosa scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Barbosa moves nicely into side control.
Barbosa wants to control but Top is keeping him busy.
We've been hearing that Barbosa has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Top struggling a bit here.
Top prevents Barbosa from improving position. #T3#
Barbosa sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Top is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Barbosa cracks Top with a big elbow.
Top has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Top wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Top is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Barbosa throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Top dodges the ground and pound from Barbosa.
Top is looking for a sweep.
Top managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Barbosa.
Top managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Barbosa. #T4#
Top takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Barbosa wants to control but Top is keeping him busy.
Barbosa connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Top some visible discomfort.
Top wants to control but Barbosa postures up.
Top wants to get back to his feet but Barbosa drags him back down.
Top parries the strikes from Barbosa easily there. Barbosa is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Top to escape.
An elbow from Barbosa crashes against the mat.
Barbosa in side control lands a decent elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barbosa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Top keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Caio Barbosa dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Top fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Top looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Top misses with a head kick.
Top tries to clinch but Barbosa moves out of range.
Barbosa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Top has managed to clinch.
Barbosa goes for a takedown in the clinch but Top prevents it.
Top trying to control the position but instead, Barbosa has worked for underhooks and has pushed Top into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Barbosa gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Top regains guard.
Barbosa throwing strikes from guard but Top blocks nicely.
Barbosa wants to control from the top but Top keeps moving. #T1#
Top is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Barbosa stands and throws Top's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Top regains half guard, as Barbosa was trying to land strikes.
Barbosa lands strikes from half guard.
Barbosa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Top keeps working. #SUB#
Barbosa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
Barbosa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Top has hold of Barbosa's hands but Barbosa slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Barbosa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Barbosa content to control rather than advance.
Top is trying to stand.
Barbosa looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T3#
Barbosa winds up and cracks Top with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Top keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Barbosa controlling the action here.#SUB#
Top is defending against the submission attempts here by Barbosa.
Top avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barbosa. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Top wants to get back to full guard.
Barbosa is just content to waste time from the top position. Top takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Barbosa passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Barbosa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Barbosa throwing strikes but Top manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barbosa struggling a bit here.
Barbosa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Caio Barbosa dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##CL2#
Top rushes Barbosa and presses him up against the cage.
Barbosa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Top smiles and moves away.
Top 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.
Barbosa blocks a head kick by Top.
Top wants to clinch.
Barbosa attempts a counter takedown but Top avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Top moves to clinch but Barbosa breaks away #TD#
and Barbosa counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T1#
Top wants to control but Barbosa is keeping busy.
Barbosa uses his free foot to push down on Top's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Top.
Top gets back to half guard.
Barbosa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Top does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Barbosa with the ground and pound but Top uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Barbosa lands a couple of digs.
Barbosa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barbosa lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Barbosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Top is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Barbosa works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Thip Top has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barbosa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Barbosa is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Top is trying to get back to full guard.
Barbosa wants to pass to mount but Top is defending the position. #T3#
Top wants to get back to full guard.
Barbosa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Barbosa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Top tries to kick Barbosa off but Barbosa keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Barbosa misses with a head shot. Top uses the momentum to regain guard.
Barbosa passes Top's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Barbosa wants to work for an arm triangle but Top is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T4#
Barbosa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Top on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Barbosa landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Barbosa prevents Top from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barbosa sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Barbosa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Top is doing well to control the position and prevent Barbosa from advancing to side control.
Caio Barbosa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Barbosa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Caio Barbosa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Barbosa, 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caio Barbosa!
Caio Barbosa was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: JBL The Re-up
Date: Sep 07, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Arlington scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barbosa gets back to half guard.
Arlington prevents Barbosa from improving his position.
My spies in Fist of Fury Training Center inform me that Arlington has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Barbosa is doing well to control the position and prevent Arlington from advancing to side control.
Barbosa won't allow Arlington to pass to mount.
Arlington prevents Barbosa from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arlington trying to mount his opponent but Barbosa defends it.
Barbosa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Arlington.
Barbosa's coaches at Top Gun Academy have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa is looking for a sweep. Arlington is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barbosa trying to control but Arlington postures up.
Arlington throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Barbosa wants to improve his position but Arlington is controlling well.
Arlington controlling the action here.#T1#
Arlington tries to pass to full mount but Barbosa defends it.
Barbosa tries to roll over but Arlington keeps him under control.
Barbosa wants to control but Arlington is keeping busy.
Arlington seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Barbosa actively working from the bottom here.
Barbosa is refusing to be controlled, as Arlington sits in half guard.
Barbosa is trying to maintain the position but Arlington is very close to passing his half guard.
Barbosa gets full guard.#T2#
Barbosa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Arlington trying to control but Barbosa is working from the bottom.
Barbosa wants to sweep here but Arlington controlling him for the moment.
Arlington is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Barbosa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barbosa trying to control the position.
Barbosa seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Arlington controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Arlington trying to control the position from guard on top but Barbosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barbosa trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Barbosa throws a shot from downtown. Arlington moves away and avoids it.#TD2#
Arlington scores with a takedown into Barbosa's guard.
Barbosa keeping moving, preventing Arlington from controlling successfully.
Barbosa wants to sweep but no luck.
Arlington looking to pass the guard.
Arlington scoring with punches to the head and body.
Barbosa trying to control the position.
Arlington won't allow Barbosa to sweep him here.
Barbosa trying to control the position.
Barbosa wants to sweep here but Arlington controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Barbosa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Arlington manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Arlington has his foot on Barbosa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barbosa works his way back into a safe position though.
Arlington looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barbosa is one step ahead there.
Barbosa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Barbosa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Barbosa trying to control but Arlington is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Arlington looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Arlington dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Arlington takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Arlington moves away from the strike by Barbosa.
Arlington scores with a nice right hand.
Barbosa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab lands there for Arlington.
Barbosa cracks Arlington with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Barbosa throws an overhand right that lands on Arlington's shoulder, as Arlington tries to avoid the shot.
Barbosa looks to land a left hand but Arlington moved out of range nicely.
A big right from Barbosa misses.
Arlington lands with a cross. #TD#
Barbosa shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arlington lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Barbosa keeping moving, preventing Arlington from controlling successfully.
Barbosa wants to sweep but no luck.
Arlington looking to pass the guard.
Barbosa controls Arlington momentarily but Arlington frees himself. #T1#
Arlington sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Barbosa's guard.
Arlington trying to control from half guard but Barbosa is working away. #SUB2#
Arlington is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Arlington passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Barbosa!
Arlington dominating with strikes here.#SUB2#
Arlington wants to finish this one by submission but Barbosa is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Arlington.
Barbosa sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Arlington looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
Barbosa trying to hold on to Arlington's head to control him but Arlington postures up.
Arlington is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Barbosa looking for submissions off his back.
Arlington has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barbosa wants to get back to full guard but Arlington has mounted him!
Arlington fails to take his opponent's back.
Arlington with shots to the head and body - Barbosa looks very uncomfortable down there.
Arlington landing strikes from the mount.
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!
Barbosa is wriggling around trying to escape.
Arlington lands a couple of good shots and Barbosa has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Barbosa trying to control the position but Arlington manages to sink in the hooks. #T3#
Barbosa looking very determined here, making life difficult for Arlington.
Barbosa trying to control the position but Arlington manages to sink in the hooks.
Barbosa has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Arlington.
Barbosa is in bad spot here. #SUB2#
Arlington is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Barbosa is defending well though. Arlington let's go of the attempt for now.
Barbosa turns into Arlington and is now in his guard.
Barbosa is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Arlington keeping moving, preventing Barbosa from controlling successfully.
Arlington avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barbosa wants to control from the top but Arlington keeps moving. #T4#
Barbosa landing with the ground and pound.
Barbosa throwing strikes but missing.
Arlington is trying to control the position but Barbosa postures up.
Barbosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Arlington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barbosa trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Arlington manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Arlington trying to control the position from guard on top but Barbosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arlington pushing down on Barbosa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jason Arlington has got the better of the ground game so far.
Arlington looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Barbosa with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Arlington showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Arlington drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Barbosa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Arlington won't allow Barbosa to sweep him here.
Arlington landing some decent shots from guard.
Arlington showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Arlington wants to control from the top but Barbosa keeps moving.
Arlington is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arlington lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Arlington looking to pass the guard.
Arlington sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Barbosa controlling the position.#SUB#
Barbosa has his foot on Arlington's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Arlington works his way back into a safe position though.
Arlington wants to control from the top but Barbosa keeps moving.
Barbosa is trying to control the position but Arlington postures up.
Arlington is fighting to break Barbosa's control of his arms but Barbosa is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barbosa is on top in guard. #REVR#
Barbosa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Arlington looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Arlington wants to control the position but Barbosa says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Barbosa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Barbosa throws a strike but Arlington avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barbosa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Arlington lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Barbosa wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Arlington stands up over Barbosa, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Arlington landing some decent shots from guard. #T3#
Arlington distracts Barbosa with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Barbosa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Arlington chips away with some ground and pound.
Barbosa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Arlington wants to control from the top but Barbosa keeps moving.
Arlington advances to half guard.
Barbosa wants to improve his position but Arlington is controlling well.
Arlington thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Arlington tries to pass to full mount but Barbosa defends it. #SUB2#
Arlington is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T4#
Barbosa is concentrating on defense, preventing Arlington from advancing position. #SUB#
Barbosa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arlington pulls his head out easily.
Barbosa trying to control from the bottom.
Barbosa is trying to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barbosa trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barbosa tries to get to full guard but Arlington has control of the leg.
Caio Barbosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jason Arlington is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Arlington is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Arlington comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Arlington winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Arlington!
Jason Arlington thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Caio Barbosa had this to say: 'I think he did very well and would like the chance to avenge this victory. '.

Event: JBL FNF V
Date: Aug 02, 2019

#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Barbosa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bagueirau lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bagueirau displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barbosa throws out the jab.
Bagueirau tries to move into range but Barbosa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Barbosa lands a jab to Bagueirau's midsection.
Some wild striking there from Bagueirau.
Barbosa tests Bagueirau's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barbosa ducks under a wild hook from Bagueirau.
Barbosa is looking to counter punch.
Barbosa throws a combination. Bagueirau tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Barbosa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bagueirau defends it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bagueirau drops his hands momentarily and Barbosa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Barbosa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barbosa throws a jab but it's blocked by Bagueirau. #TD2#
Bagueirau closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Barbosa's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barbosa can't keep his opponent in guard - Bagueirau advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Barbosa moves into full guard. #T1#
Barbosa keeping full guard, as Bagueirau tries to pass. #SUB#
Barbosa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bagueirau gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bagueirau trying to control but Barbosa is working from the bottom.
Bagueirau not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Barbosa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bagueirau is aware though and is defending well.
Barbosa seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Bagueirau trying to control but Barbosa is working from the bottom.
Bagueirau stopping the sweep attempt from Barbosa.#SUB2#
Bagueirau is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bagueirau wants to control from the top but Barbosa keeps moving.
Barbosa is pulling down on Bagueirau's head to control his posture.
Barbosa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barbosa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bagueirau controls the pace.
Barbosa working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bagueirau sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bagueirau stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barbosa swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Barbosa looking for a sweep. Not yet Barbosa, not yet.
Barbosa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Bagueirau is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barbosa defends well.#SUB2#
Bagueirau looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Barbosa has picked Bagueirau up and slammed him! Bagueirau can't keep hold of the triangle and Barbosa manages to pass to side control!
Barbosa working the body and head with strikes.
Bagueirau takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Bagueirau has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Barbosa trying to control the position but Bagueirau is working away.
Bagueirau is trying to control Barbosa's posture but Barbosa avoids it.
Barbosa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bagueirau keeps working. #T4#
Bagueirau tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Barbosa presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Barbosa scores with a couple of good head shots there.
A nice elbow there by Barbosa.
Bagueirau working to try and regain half guard.
Barbosa wants to control the pace but Bagueirau is squirming around nicely.
Bagueirau wants to hold on but Barbosa pushes him away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbosa raining down hammerfists from mount.
Bagueirau is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Caio Barbosa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Barbosa dives in for a single leg takedown but Bagueirau sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bagueirau misses with an uppercut. Barbosa saw that one coming.
Barbosa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bagueirau's hands.
Barbosa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bagueirau can do to turn this around?
A combination from Barbosa does no damage.
Bagueirau takes one on the button.
Barbosa shoots in for a takedown but Bagueirau shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Barbosa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice takedown defense from Bagueirau. No joy for Barbosa on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caio Barbosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barbosa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barbosa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bagueirau throws a big shot that misses.
Bagueirau scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#TD2#
Barbosa tries to sprawl but Bagueirau drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Bagueirau looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Barbosa moves into full guard. #T1#
Barbosa keeping moving, preventing Bagueirau from controlling successfully.
Barbosa is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Barbosa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bagueirau doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bagueirau manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bagueirau is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bagueirau trying to control but Barbosa is working from the bottom.
Bagueirau tries to free his leg and advance position but Barbosa is retaining full guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bagueirau trying to control but Barbosa is working from the bottom.
Bagueirau slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bagueirau slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Barbosa manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bagueirau's best efforts.
Caio Barbosa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barbosa wants to control but Bagueirau is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Barbosa tries to roll over but Bagueirau keeps him under control.
Barbosa wants to control but Bagueirau is keeping busy.
Barbosa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bagueirau's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bagueirau's back!#SUB#
Bagueirau preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Barbosa. #T3#
Bagueirau trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Bagueirau tries to roll but Barbosa sticks to his back.
The referee is taking a good look at Bagueirau as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Barbosa!
Bagueirau is keeping busy.
Barbosa lands with a hammerfist to the side of Bagueirau's head.
Bagueirau trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Barbosa slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Bagueirau is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Barbosa lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Barbosa.
Barbosa connects with a big shot to the side of Bagueirau's head. #T4#
Bagueirau staying busy and making it hard for Barbosa to control. #SUB#
Barbosa has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Barbosa is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Barbosa lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Barbosa.
Good control from Barbosa.
Bagueirau tries to roll but Barbosa sticks to his back.
Bagueirau trying to control the action but Barbosa just sinks the hooks in.
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!
I really don't envy Bagueirau right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Caio Barbosa dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bagueirau has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Barbosa finds it's way round the side to connect with Bagueirau's head.
Barbosa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bagueirau but Bagueirau pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
Barbosa looking to score a takedown here. Bagueirau is defending well but Barbosa drives through and ends up in Bagueirau's guard.#SUB2#
Bagueirau looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barbosa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Bagueirau escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barbosa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Bagueirau is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barbosa defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa is in close to Bagueirau's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bagueirau trying to keep a closed guard but Barbosa is proving a slippery customer. #T1#
Barbosa trying to control but Bagueirau is working from the bottom.
Barbosa looking to pass the guard.
Barbosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Bagueirau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barbosa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Bagueirau looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Barbosa has picked Bagueirau up and slammed him! Bagueirau can't keep hold of the triangle and Barbosa manages to pass to side control!
Bagueirau is looking for a sweep.
Barbosa working away.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bagueirau taking punishment in the form of punches.
Bagueirau takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Barbosa working away.
Bagueirau tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barbosa working away.#SUB#
Barbosa tries for a kimura but Bagueirau is defending well.
Bagueirau regains half guard.
Barbosa lands with a punch from half guard.
Barbosa drops an elbow to the side of Bagueirau's head. #ROC#
Bagueirau is rocked!
Barbosa takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bagueirau is still in real trouble! Can Barbosa finish him?#T3#
Bagueirau on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Barbosa working the head and body with strikes.
Bagueirau tries to roll over but Barbosa keeps him under control.
Barbosa lands a big elbow - Bagueirau is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Barbosa!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Caio Barbosa!
Caio Barbosa was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: JBL Summer Madness NOME
Date: Jul 13, 2019

#R1#
Barbosa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bandini has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Barbosa scores with a body shot.
Barbosa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Barbosa misses with a straight left.
Barbosa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bandini.
Good standup being displayed there by Barbosa as he connects with a hook.
Barbosa needs to keep his hands up - Bandini had a free shot at his head there.
Barbosa digs a good hook to Bandini's body.
We've been hearing reports that Barbosa has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Barbosa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Barbosa throws an overhand right that lands on Bandini's shoulder, as Bandini tries to avoid the shot.
Bandini lands with a cross.
Bandini scores with a jab. Barbosa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bandini changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Bandini rushes Barbosa and presses him up against the cage.
Bandini wants to get back to striking at distance but Barbosa won't allow it. #BC2#
Bandini breaks from the clinch.
A big right from Barbosa misses.
Bandini looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bandini bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bandini, as that shot connected.
Barbosa throws a body punch but Bandini moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Bandini.
Bandini throws out a loose jab but Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbosa cracks a nice hook into Bandini's ribs.
Bandini gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Barbosa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bandini.#T1#
A jab from Bandini finds it's way through Barbosa's defenses.
Barbosa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Caio Barbosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbosa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Barbosa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bandini has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Barbosa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bandini finds it's way round the side to connect with Barbosa's head. #TD#
Barbosa changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bandini looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bandini is trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barbosa is putting a hurting on Bandini here, landing some big shots from side control.
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!
Bandini is trying to get back to his feet.
Barbosa wants to control for a moment but Bandini uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Bandini on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Barbosa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Barbosa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Barbosa looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Barbosa keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bandini is refusing to be controlled, as Barbosa sits in half guard.
Barbosa takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Barbosa is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bandini avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barbosa. #T3#
Barbosa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bandini really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barbosa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Barbosa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Barbosa lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barbosa wants to pass the guard but Bandini is defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barbosa is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Barbosa throwing shots but Bandini is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Barbosa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bandini is just riding it out for now. Barbosa eventually gives up the hold.
Barbosa seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
Bandini is looking to escape.
Barbosa seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Barbosa controlling the action here.
Barbosa is looking to take a break and control but Bandini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bandini keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Caio Barbosa dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Bandini misses with a body shot.
A big left from Bandini misses.
Bandini misses with a low kick as Barbosa jumps back.
Bandini takes one to the chin there.
Bandini uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barbosa.
Bandini connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bandini scores with a jab. Barbosa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bandini throws the left hand but Barbosa avoids the punch easily.
Bandini lands with an overhand left.
Mac Bandini seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bandini scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bandini has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bandini there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bandini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbosa.
Bandini swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Barbosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbosa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bandini throws out the jab.
Barbosa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbosa throws a lazy right hand but Bandini sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barbosa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bandini. Bandini circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Barbosa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bandini but Bandini pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Barbosa throws a big shot that misses.
Bandini uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Bandini takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Good standup being displayed there by Bandini as he connects with a hook.
Bandini staying out of range there.
Bandini let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bandini throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Barbosa on the side of the head.
Bandini slips a jab and a cross from Barbosa.
Bandini scores with a nice right hand.
Barbosa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bandini manages to avoid it.
Barbosa walks into a left hand.
Bandini is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bandini slips a jab from Barbosa.
A big right from Bandini misses.
Mac Bandini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barbosa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bandini finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bandini attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bandini keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Barbosa throws a hook but Bandini blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bandini scores with a jab. Barbosa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bandini lets loose with a powerful body kick. Barbosa will feel that in the morning.
Bandini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bandini's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bandini duly obliges.
Barbosa misses with a looping right.
Barbosa looks to land a combination but Bandini avoids it well. #T2#
Barbosa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bandini manages to avoid it.
Bandini cracks Barbosa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bandini throws the left hand but Barbosa avoids the punch easily.
Bandini attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Danga de danga de dang - Bandini scores with a four punch combination!
Barbosa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Barbosa throws a shot from downtown. Bandini moves away and avoids it.#TD#
Barbosa fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bandini sprawls well initially but Barbosa persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bandini pushes Barbosa off looking to stand but Barbosa dives back in and keeps control.
Barbosa trying to control from half guard but Bandini is working away.
Barbosa wants to pass to mount but Bandini is defending the position.
Bandini blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barbosa.
Barbosa lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3#
Barbosa is trying to control. Bandini wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Barbosa working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB#
Barbosa is trying to work for a kimura but Bandini is defending well.
Barbosa 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.
Barbosa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Barbosa is trying to control. Bandini wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bandini blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barbosa.
Barbosa is taking a breather. Bandini 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.
Barbosa not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
Barbosa is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Barbosa thows a huge punch but Bandini dodges it nicely.
Barbosa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bandini keeps working.
Barbosa is thwarting Bandini's attempts to control the position.
Barbosa controlling the pace.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Barbosa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Barbosa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mac Bandini will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Barbosa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bandini is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Barbosa throws a series of punches but Bandini moves out of range.
Barbosa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bandini.
Barbosa moves out of range of the strikes.#TD#
Barbosa fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bandini sprawls well initially but Barbosa persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bandini pushes Barbosa off looking to stand but Barbosa dives back in and keeps control.
Barbosa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bandini defending well though.
Barbosa is nestled in close to Bandini, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Barbosa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Barbosa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Barbosa working the head and body with strikes.
Bandini regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Barbosa.
Bandini is looking to stand up but Barbosa isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Barbosa landing some decent shots from guard.
Barbosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bandini keeping full guard, as Barbosa tries to pass.
Bandini is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bandini wants to get back to his feet but Barbosa passes into half guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Barbosa moves nicely into side control.
Barbosa misses with the ground and pound.
Barbosa is looking to take a break and control but Bandini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bandini managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Barbosa.
Barbosa landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T3#
Barbosa advances to mount.
Barbosa lands a big shot there that rocks Bandini but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Barbosa looking to control but Bandini is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bandini is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Bandini is squirming around, avoiding Barbosa's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Bandini defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Barbosa.
Barbosa scoring with strikes but Bandini is staying in there. #T4#
Barbosa throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Barbosa looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Barbosa misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Barbosa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bandini is looking to escape.
Barbosa with the ground and pound from mount.
Barbosa lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barbosa wants to control the pace but Bandini is squirming around nicely.
Bandini takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#ROC#
Bandini is rocked!

And that's the end of the fight!
Caio Barbosa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Barbosa has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caio Barbosa!
In his post fight interview, Caio Barbosa started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: WVTSW S01 WK3A
Date: Jun 23, 2019

Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aaron Hoyle (ranked 4413 p4p, 209 weight class) and Caio Barbosa (ranked 2224 p4p, 122 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

166 cm
23 yrs
142 lbs

163 cm
19 yrs
145 lbs

Hoyle

Barbosa

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Aaron Hoyle! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Caio Barbosa!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Hoyle closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hoyle lands in his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hoyle (2) vs (0) Barbosa
Barbosa controls Hoyle momentarily but Hoyle frees himself.
Hoyle sitting in guard here, content to control.
Barbosa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hoyle (2) vs (2) Barbosa
Barbosa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hoyle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barbosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoyle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa tries to free his leg and advance position but Hoyle is retaining full guard.
Barbosa wants to control from the top but Hoyle keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoyle trying to control the position here.
Barbosa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hoyle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Hoyle's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Hoyle keeping moving, preventing Barbosa from controlling successfully.
Barbosa stands and throws Hoyle's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hoyle (2) vs (5) Barbosa
Hoyle is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Barbosa off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hoyle (6) vs (5) Barbosa

Hoyle looking for the choke from the back.

Hoyle has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Barbosa has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Barbosa is trying to break free.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Barbosa manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hoyle's guard. Nice work there by Barbosa.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hoyle (6) vs (7) Barbosa
Barbosa won't allow Hoyle to sweep him here.
Barbosa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hoyle is keeping the position for now.
Hoyle looking for a sweep. Not yet Hoyle, not yet.
Barbosa looking to sit in guard and control but Hoyle gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hoyle (8) vs (7) Barbosa
Barbosa is trying to keep Hoyle in close.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa keeping full guard, as Hoyle tries to pass.
Barbosa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hoyle (8) vs (9) Barbosa
Barbosa is keen to just control but Hoyle is a slippery customer.
Hoyle has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barbosa is working away from the top position though.

Hoyle is defending against the submission attempts here by Barbosa.
Barbosa prevents Hoyle from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa wants to take a breather but Hoyle is having none of it.
Hoyle has a hand on Barbosa's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Barbosa takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hoyle (8) vs (12) Barbosa
Hoyle is desperately trying to improve his position but Barbosa has a good base and remains in mount.
Barbosa looking to control but Hoyle is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hoyle is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hoyle gets back to half guard.
Barbosa tries to pass to full mount but Hoyle defends it.
Barbosa is trying to control the action in half guard but Hoyle is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hoyle.
Hoyle controls Barbosa momentarily but Barbosa frees himself.
Barbosa trying to control but Hoyle is working from the bottom.
Hoyle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hoyle manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barbosa manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hoyle (10) vs (12) Barbosa
Hoyle tries to free his leg and advance position but Barbosa is retaining full guard.
Barbosa keeping moving, preventing Hoyle from controlling successfully.

Hoyle got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barbosa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hoyle has managed to get both his arms back between Barbosa's legs - danger averted.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle won't allow Barbosa to sweep him here.
Hoyle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hoyle trying to control but Barbosa is working from the bottom.
Hoyle slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Barbosa trying to control the position.
Barbosa looking for a sweep. Not yet Barbosa, not yet.
Hoyle trying to control but Barbosa is working from the bottom.
Barbosa looking to control.
Hoyle advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hoyle (13) vs (12) Barbosa

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa is looking to reverse the position.
Barbosa is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hoyle's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Well, if Hoyle is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hoyle trying to pass the guard but Barbosa defending well.
Barbosa wants to get back to full guard.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Barbosa tries to roll over but Hoyle keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barbosa is trying to control but can't.
Barbosa is trying to control but Hoyle manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hoyle (16) vs (12) Barbosa
Barbosa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Barbosa wants to control but Hoyle is having none of it.
Barbosa slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Barbosa won't allow Hoyle to pass to mount.
Barbosa has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Barbosa wants to control but Hoyle is keeping busy.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barbosa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Barbosa trying to control but Hoyle postures up.

Barbosa actively working from the bottom here.
Hoyle takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Barbosa wants to control but Hoyle is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hoyle performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hoyle moves into full mount! Barbosa won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hoyle (19) vs (12) Barbosa

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa tries to lock up and control but Hoyle gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Barbosa is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hoyle is looking to work his way around to Barbosa's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Hoyle tries to control but Barbosa wriggling away.
Barbosa stops Hoyle from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Hoyle manages to capitalize on a mistake by Barbosa to take his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Hoyle (22) vs (12) Barbosa

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.

Barbosa is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Barbosa rolls, trying to escape but Hoyle keeps control of the position.

Hoyle has got his arm under Barbosa's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Barbosa has spun round into Hoyle's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hoyle (22) vs (14) Barbosa
Barbosa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hoyle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barbosa's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hoyle keeping full guard, as Barbosa tries to pass.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle keeping moving, preventing Barbosa from controlling successfully.
Hoyle can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Barbosa controls the pace.
Hoyle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barbosa is one step ahead there.
Hoyle bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barbosa's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hoyle (24) vs (14) Barbosa
Barbosa controls Hoyle momentarily but Hoyle frees himself.
Barbosa looking for a sweep. Not yet Barbosa, not yet.
Hoyle trying to control but Barbosa is working from the bottom.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hoyle tries to free his leg and advance position but Barbosa is retaining full guard.
Barbosa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hoyle controls the pace.
Hoyle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barbosa swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Barbosa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hoyle defends well.

Hoyle avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hoyle 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.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa keeping moving, preventing Hoyle from controlling successfully.
Barbosa is trying to keep Hoyle in close.
Barbosa might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hoyle haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hoyle slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hoyle (27) vs (14) Barbosa
Hoyle wants to control but Barbosa is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barbosa wants to control but Hoyle postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hoyle takes the fight on points by 27 to 14.
Aaron Hoyle really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sportivité logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Caio Barbosa spoke after the fight, saying 'I think he did very well and would like the chance to avenge this victory. '.

Event: WVTSW S01 WK1A
Date: Jun 09, 2019

Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Caio Barbosa (ranked 2239 p4p, 112 weight class) and Klaus Chugman (ranked 1792 p4p, 97 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

163 cm
19 yrs
145 lbs

150 cm
26 yrs
130 lbs

Barbosa

Chugman

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Caio Barbosa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Klaus Chugman!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Barbosa dives in for a single leg takedown but Chugman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Chugman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Barbosa to the mat! Barbosa manages to get full guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barbosa (0) vs (2) Chugman
Chugman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barbosa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barbosa tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Barbosa looking for a guillotine here but Chugman defends easily.
Chugman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chugman trying to control the position from guard on top but Barbosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barbosa looking for a sweep. Not yet Barbosa, not yet.
Barbosa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa is trying to control the position but Chugman postures up.
Barbosa keeping moving, preventing Chugman from controlling successfully.
Chugman stopping the sweep attempt from Barbosa.
Barbosa seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa working a defensive guard here.
Barbosa keeping moving, preventing Chugman from controlling successfully.
Barbosa trying to control the position.
Chugman wants to control from the top but Barbosa keeps moving.
Chugman looking to pass the guard.

Barbosa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Barbosa wants to sweep but no luck.
Barbosa keeping full guard, as Chugman tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chugman is stalling in the full guard.
Barbosa is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barbosa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barbosa being controlled here, momentarily.
Barbosa wants to sweep here but Chugman controlling him for the moment.
Barbosa controls Chugman momentarily but Chugman frees himself.
Barbosa is trying to hold Chugman in close to prevent damage but Chugman has managed to pass into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chugman is working away from the top position though.
Chugman is taking a breather. Barbosa 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.

Chugman is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Barbosa is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Klaus Chugman!
Klaus Chugman took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, IniTech Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
The defeated Caio Barbosa had this to say: 'I think he did very well and would like the chance to avenge this victory. '.

Event: JBL Faceoff
Date: Apr 26, 2019

#R1#
Barbosa moves out of range of the strikes.
Grossman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barbosa misses with a hook to the body
and Grossman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grossman has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Barbosa is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Barbosa throws a body punch but Grossman moves out of range.
Grossman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Grossman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.
Grossman ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.
Grossman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Grossman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barbosa misses the body punch
and Barbosa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barbosa cracks Grossman with an open hand slap.
Grossman cracks Barbosa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Barbosa misses with a straight left.
The crowd cheers as Barbosa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Grossman doesn't seem phased though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbosa lands a right hook to the body.
Grossman slips under a jab from Barbosa.
Barbosa looks to score with a jab to the body but Grossman is just out of range.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Grossman counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T1#
Barbosa misses with a punch on the inside.
Barbosa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barbosa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Grossman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barbosa trying to land knees to the body.
Grossman tries a body shot but Barbosa blocks it.
Grossman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grossman is leaning against Barbosa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Grossman lands a hook that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
Grossman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grossman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grossman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Barbosa.
Grossman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Grossman.
Grossman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbosa misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Grossman scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Grossman fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Grossman.
Grossman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Barbosa.
Grossman scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
A shot in the inside from Grossman.
Barbosa misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barbosa.
Grossman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Grossman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barbosa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Barbosa throws a head punch that misses.
Grossman lands with a left to the head.
Grossman lands a body shot.
Grossman lands an uppercut.
Grossman works on Barbosa's body with a couple of short punches.
Barbosa working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a punch but it's blocked by Grossman.
Grossman lands a nice uppercut.
Grossman lands a hook that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
Grossman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Grossman tries to throw a body punch but Barbosa avoids it by throwing Grossman back against the cage.
Grossman cracks Barbosa with a nice body shot.
Barbosa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Grossman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Barbosa is looking to break free of the clinch but Grossman has double underhooks. #T3#
Grossman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Barbosa fails to land.
Barbosa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Grossman.
Grossman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grossman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
Grossman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards. #ROC2#
Barbosa is rocked!
Grossman is working Barbosa over against the cage.
Oh Barbosa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barbosa is breathing heavily.
Barbosa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barbosa seems to have got his legs back now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grossman.
Grossman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Grossman scores with a shoulder strike.
Grossman lands an uppercut.
A short right from Grossman.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grossman lands a nice uppercut.
Grossman gets underhooks to prevent Barbosa's takedown attempt.
Grossman scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Grossman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Grossman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Grossman creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Barbosa with a big uppercut! Barbosa tries to clinch up but Grossman pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Barbosa to the mat! Barbosa covers up and Grossman unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Vasily Grossman!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Vasily Grossman waved his t-shirt featuring Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.
Caio Barbosa was interviewed post fight and said 'I think he did very well and would like the chance to avenge this victory. '.

Event: JBL Friday Night Fights III
Date: Mar 29, 2019

#R1#
A clash of legs there as Barbosa blocks the low kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Barbosa.
Barbosa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Haaparanta counters with a slapping leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Haaparanta.
Barbosa fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caio Barbosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barbosa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Haaparanta defends well and Barbosa ends up having to push Haaparanta into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Haaparanta unleashes a big counter combination but Barbosa bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Haaparanta goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Barbosa fails with a takedown attempt.
Barbosa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Haaparanta tries to avoid it but Barbosa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Haaparanta to the ground. Haaparanta escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Haaparanta throws a counter combo.
Barbosa fails with a takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Barbosa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Haaparanta is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#TD#
Barbosa throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Haaparanta was covering up waiting for the punch and Barbosa finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Barbosa is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T1#
Haaparanta working a defensive guard here.
Barbosa throws a strike but Haaparanta rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Haaparanta trying to stand up but can't free himself from Barbosa's guard.
Haaparanta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barbosa is keeping the position for now.
I've been told that Haaparanta has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.#SUB#
Haaparanta content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Barbosa has locked up a guillotine! Barbosa's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Haaparanta is holding on here and Barbosa must be using up a lot of energy. Haaparanta has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Barbosa gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Caio Barbosa!
Caio Barbosa decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: JBL Friday Night Fights 2
Date: Feb 22, 2019

#R1#
Wagner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barbosa.
Barbosa fails with the takedown.
Wagner ducks right into an uppercut from Barbosa.
Barbosa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wagner shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Barbosa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Barbosa lands a jab to the head.
Wagner walks into a stiff left hand from Barbosa.
Wagner walks into a jab.
Barbosa digs a good body shot into Wagner's ribs.
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!
Barbosa lands an overhand right.#CL2#
Wagner clinches with his opponent. #TD2#
Wagner gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Barbosa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Barbosa avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T1#
Barbosa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wagner's guard.
Barbosa is looking to take a break and control but Wagner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wagner trying to control but Barbosa postures up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Barbosa connects with a nice short shot to Wagner's temple.
Barbosa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wagner knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Barbosa is trying to control the action in half guard but Wagner is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Barbosa working the head and body with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Barbosa lands a nice short elbow.#T2#
Wagner wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Barbosa seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Wagner is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Caio Barbosa!
Caio Barbosa tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: JBL Friday Nights 1
Date: Feb 01, 2019

#R1#
Yered defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Barbosa.
Yered drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Barbosa defends it well.
Yered has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Barbosa misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Yered counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Barbosa wants to improve his position but Yered is controlling well.
Barbosa is working hard here to advance position.
Yered tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Yered prevents Barbosa from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yered tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Barbosa.
Barbosa moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barbosa is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1#
Yered is looking to stand up but Barbosa won't let him.
Barbosa looking to control.
Barbosa is really struggling to control Yered but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Barbosa looking for a sweep. Not yet Barbosa, not yet.
Barbosa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Yered wants to get up but he can't break Barbosa's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Barbosa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yered avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caio Barbosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barbosa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yered sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barbosa somewhat.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Barbosa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD#
Barbosa shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Barbosa was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yered takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Barbosa in side control, throwing shots but Yered defends.
Yered is looking for a sweep.
Barbosa is trying to move to mount but Yered reverses beautifully and ends up in Barbosa's guard.
Yered won't allow Barbosa to sweep him here.
Yered must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Barbosa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Yered would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Yered wants to stand and escape but instead Barbosa has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Barbosa scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Barbosa wants to pass the guard but Yered is keeping the position.
Barbosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Yered is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barbosa working some strikes from top position.
Barbosa wants to pass the guard but Yered is keeping the position.
Yered is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4#
Barbosa being controlled here momentarily.
Barbosa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Barbosa stopping the sweep attempt from Yered.
Barbosa working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Barbosa advances position into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yered tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mamadou Yered will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Yered swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barbosa dives in for a single leg takedown but Yered sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Yered changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Barbosa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yered sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barbosa somewhat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Barbosa.
And Yered tries to counter it with a takedown but Barbosa pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caio Barbosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yered displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Barbosa shoots in but no luck this time.
Barbosa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Yered sprawls well. Yered wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Barbosa gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Barbosa shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Barbosa was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Barbosa tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T1#
Barbosa lands some shots froms side control.
Barbosa tries to advance to mount but Yered denies him.
Yered is looking to reverse the position.
Barbosa working the ground and pound.
Barbosa creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Caio Barbosa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barbosa is looking to take a break and control but Yered is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yered wants to control but Barbosa postures up.
Yered is not content to let Barbosa control the position.
Barbosa gets to mount! Yered was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T2#
Barbosa lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Yered hang on?
Barbosa unloading with bombs!
Barbosa with a couple of short strikes.
Yered can't escape the position.
Yered really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barbosa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbosa lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Yered is squirming around, avoiding Barbosa's attempts to control the action.
Barbosa landing strikes from the mount.#T3#
Yered wants to hold on but Barbosa pushes him away.
Barbosa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Yered is looking to escape.
Yered wants to control but Barbosa is having none of it.
Barbosa with a couple of short strikes.
Barbosa scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Barbosa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yered can do to turn this around?
Barbosa working the ground and pound effectively. #ROC#
Yered is rocked!
Barbosa postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Yered bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Barbosa and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Caio Barbosa!
A less than humble Caio Barbosa misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: OC! Grappling 6
Date: Dec 23, 2018

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brian Marais (ranked 4046 p4p, 389 weight class) and Caio Barbosa (ranked 5933 p4p, 475 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Marais might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Offspring - Come Out And Play. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

168 cm
19 yrs
138 lbs

163 cm
17 yrs
145 lbs

Marais

Barbosa

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Brian Marais! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Caio Barbosa!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Marais shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barbosa as he jumps to the side.
Horrible takedown attempt by Marais or perhaps it was just good defense by Barbosa, which made it look bad.

Barbosa looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marais (0) vs (2) Barbosa
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Marais is staying active underneath Barbosa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Barbosa controlling the pace.
Marais wants to control but Barbosa is keeping busy.

Marais looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa trying to mount his opponent but Marais defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marais is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marais trying to control but Barbosa postures up.
Marais wants to control but Barbosa passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Marais (0) vs (5) Barbosa

Barbosa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Marais, who protects the arm well.

Barbosa has hold of Marais's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Marais seems comfortable defending it but Barbosa has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Marais is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Marais is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Barbosa couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Caio Barbosa!
After the fight, Caio Barbosa was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Brian Marais was interviewed post fight and said 'Not to get too technical, but according to chemistry, alcohol is a solution.'.

Event: OC! Grappling 5
Date: Dec 15, 2018

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Caio Barbosa (ranked 5947 p4p, 466 weight class) and Carlos Silverio (ranked 23410 p4p, 553 weight class). Silverio has chosen Shiro Sagisu - Angel of Doom as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

163 cm
17 yrs
145 lbs

180 cm
21 yrs
233 lbs

Barbosa

Silverio

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Caio Barbosa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Carlos Silverio!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Barbosa fails with a takedown attempt.
Barbosa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Silverio tries to clinch but Barbosa is having none of it.
Silverio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barbosa darts in looking for a takedown but Silverio gets double underhooks and turns Barbosa into the cage.
Silverio tries to clinch but Barbosa moves out of range.
Barbosa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Silverio pinned against the cage. Silverio gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caio Barbosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silverio tries to clinch up but Barbosa circles away and keeps his distance.
Barbosa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Silverio defends it nicely.
Silverio tries to clinch but Barbosa is having none of it.
Barbosa fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silverio stuffs the takedown.
Silverio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barbosa shoots in and drives through. Silverio sprawls well.
Silverio tries to clinch up but Barbosa circles away and keeps his distance.
Barbosa closes the distance and clinches up with Silverio, looking for a takedown. Barbosa pushes Silverio against the cage but Silverio circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Silverio drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Barbosa defends it well.
Barbosa keeps the fight on the outside.
Barbosa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Barbosa goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Silverio rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Barbosa's guard! Nice work there by Silverio!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barbosa (4) vs (2) Silverio
Silverio advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Barbosa (4) vs (5) Silverio

Silverio is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Barbosa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa can't do much from the bottom here.
Silverio trying to control the action but Barbosa is working from the bottom.
Barbosa wants to control but Silverio postures up.
Barbosa is trying to improve his position.
Silverio advances to full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Barbosa (4) vs (7) Silverio

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa is in all sorts of trouble here.
Barbosa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barbosa is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silverio wants to take his opponent's back but Barbosa doesn't allow it.
Barbosa sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Silverio passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Barbosa (4) vs (10) Silverio
Silverio takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Barbosa (4) vs (13) Silverio

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silverio keeps control of the position as Barbosa tries to break free.

Silverio has the hooks in. Barbosa is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Silverio passes his arm under Barbosa's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Barbosa taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Carlos Silverio!
In his post fight interview, Carlos Silverio started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Caio Barbosa had this to say: 'I think he did very well and would like the chance to avenge this victory. '.

Event: OC! Grappling 3
Date: Nov 28, 2018

Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Caio Barbosa (ranked 5928 p4p, 593 weight class) and Dansen Chayambuka (ranked 5734 p4p, 589 weight class). Chayambuka has chosen Spider Man as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

163 cm
17 yrs
145 lbs

186 cm
16 yrs
204 lbs

Barbosa

Chayambuka

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Caio Barbosa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dansen Chayambuka!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and William Gold.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Barbosa shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Barbosa was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Barbosa (4) vs (0) Chayambuka
Barbosa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chayambuka keeps working.
Chayambuka manages to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Chayambuka actively working from the bottom here.
Barbosa is looking to advance position but Chayambuka won't allow it.
Barbosa wants to control but Chayambuka is keeping him busy.
Barbosa tries to pass to full mount but Chayambuka defends it.
Barbosa works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Barbosa (7) vs (0) Chayambuka
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa advances to full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Barbosa (9) vs (0) Chayambuka

Chayambuka tries to improve his position but Barbosa has taken his back! Barbosa has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Chayambuka tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Barbosa pushes Chayambuka away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Caio Barbosa!
Caio Barbosa was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
The defeated Dansen Chayambuka had this to say: 'I will be the Master of the Ground Game one day. Just watch me.'.

Event: DARE SUBMISSION SERIES 4
Date: Nov 07, 2018

Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Milo Silva (ranked 24904 p4p, 167 weight class) and Caio Barbosa (ranked 5816 p4p, 147 weight class). Milo Silva has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

185 cm
19 yrs
184 lbs

163 cm
16 yrs
145 lbs

Silva

Barbosa

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Milo Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Caio Barbosa!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Barbosa changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Silva looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Silva (0) vs (4) Barbosa
Barbosa trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva is looking to reverse the position.
Barbosa trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
Barbosa advances to full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Silva (0) vs (6) Barbosa

Silva is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Barbosa locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Silva is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Caio Barbosa!
Caio Barbosa bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 28, 2018

#R1##TD#
Robertson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Barbosa stops Robertson from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barbosa slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Robertson wants to stand and escape. He's got his foot on Barbosa's hips, looking to push off. But Barbosa grabs a hold of the leg and drops back for an ankle lock! It's hard to tell if he's got it. Both fighters look composed - OH, not anymore they don't! Robertson screams like a kid who's trapped his fingers in the car door and taps out! Yikes, that must have hurt - hopefully it's not snapped anything!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Caio Barbosa!
Caio Barbosa decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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