PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Larsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tandi Barsolo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Larsson
vs
Barsolo

190 cm
22
161 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

150 cm
19
165 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vincent Larsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tandi Barsolo!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Columbo Gatti and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barsolo tries to bum rush Larsson with a series of wild strikes but Larsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tandi Barsolo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barsolo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Larsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Larsson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Barsolo swivels and escapes.
A left and a right from Barsolo both land. Nice combination.
Barsolo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Larsson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Barsolo sprawls well. Barsolo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Larsson gets slowly back to his feet.
Larsson tries for a takedown but Barsolo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vincent Larsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barsolo misses with a jab, cross combination.
A head kick misses from Barsolo.
Barsolo throws a right and a left that Larsson avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barsolo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barsolo throws a nice looking combination but Larsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barsolo misses with an uppercut. Larsson saw that one coming.
Barsolo fails to land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barsolo.
Larsson slips a jab and a cross from Barsolo.
Larsson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A punch combination from Barsolo misses.
Larsson dodges the punch combination from Barsolo.
Larsson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Barsolo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Larsson.
A jab from Barsolo misses.
Barsolo tries to bum rush Larsson with a series of wild strikes but Larsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barsolo misses with a straight right.

Barsolo closes the distance and pushes Larsson back into the cage.
Barsolo prevents the takedown attempt.
Barsolo lands with a left to the head.
Barsolo tries a body shot but Larsson blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Larsson.
Barsolo stalling in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barsolo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Larsson.
Larsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barsolo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Larsson backwards.
Larsson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Barsolo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Barsolo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barsolo misses with some punches.
Larsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Larsson wants a takedown.
Larsson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Barsolo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Barsolo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Larsson slips a jab and a cross from Barsolo.
Barsolo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barsolo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Larsson.
Barsolo throws a right hand that Larsson ducks under and follows up with a left that Larsson also avoids with ease.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Barsolo drives through with a takedown into guard.
Barsolo postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Larsson keeping moving, preventing Barsolo from controlling successfully.
Larsson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Barsolo controls the pace.
Barsolo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Larsson's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Larsson is trying to control the position but Barsolo postures up.
Barsolo is stalling in the full guard.
Barsolo won't allow Larsson to sweep him here.
Larsson is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barsolo trying to control the position from guard on top but Larsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Larsson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Barsolo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Barsolo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Barsolo is in close to Larsson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Barsolo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Larsson's guard.

Barsolo maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Larsson could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Barsolo has cracked it and Larsson is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Barsolo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tandi Barsolo!