PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michel Barros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shiva Red Gym (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Red Gym has chosen Fight Red Fight as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Barros
vs
Red Gym

185 cm
22
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
20
155 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Prefers standup

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michel Barros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shiva Red Gym!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barros throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barros moves out of range as Red Gym throws a body kick.
Barros with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Red Gym misses with a straight left.
Red Gym throws a combination that misses
and Barros counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barros missing with a left hand there. Red Gym was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barros tries to bum rush Red Gym with a series of wild strikes but Red Gym uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barros lands a head shot.
Red Gym tries to clinch but Barros moves away
and Barros counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Red Gym walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Red Gym rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barros moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Red Gym misses with a low kick.
Barros misses with a hook. Red Gym ducked under it nicely.
Red Gym tries to clinch but Barros moves away
and Barros counters with a left to the body.
Barros stuns Red Gym with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Red Gym tries a head kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barros swinging wildly here.
Red Gym uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barros.
Barros falls off balance throwing a combination
and Red Gym counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Michel Barros is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barros avoids a punch combination nicely.
Red Gym takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice uppercut there from Barros.
Red Gym fails with the takedown
enabling Barros to counter with a crisp jab.
Barros looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barros misses with a double jab

and Red Gym counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Red Gym looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Barros is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barros not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barros controlling Red Gym's posture.
Barros is trying to control the position but Red Gym postures up.
Red Gym stopping the sweep attempt from Barros.
Red Gym is looking to work some ground and pound but Barros has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barros looking for a sweep. Not yet Barros, not yet.
Barros lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Red Gym!
Red Gym is trying to escape the mount.
Barros sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barros has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michel Barros dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Barros misses with a double jab.
Red Gym tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Barros counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Barros misses with a series of wild punches.
Michel Barros is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barros misses with a series of wild punches.
Red Gym uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barros.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barros darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Barros misses the shot to the body.
Barros works the jab nicely.
Red Gym tries to clinch but Barros moves away
and Barros cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barros lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

Red Gym is rocked!
Michel Barros seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Are you kidding me?! Barros ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Red Gym clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michel Barros!