PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chris Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Barbaroza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fred Barbaroza is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Man
vs
Barbaroza

180 cm
22
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
22
191 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

Make'm TAP

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight 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, Chris Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fred Barbaroza!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Kavanagh and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man misses with the combination.

Barbaroza shoots in and bounces Man off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Barbaroza thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Barbaroza passes Man's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Barbaroza seems to be working for a kimura but Man defends the submission attempt.
Barbaroza prevents Man from improving his position.

Barbaroza is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Man has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Man is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Barbaroza is trying to work for a kimura but Man is defending well.

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

Barbaroza is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Barbaroza looks gassed!

That's two 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.

Barbaroza is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Barbaroza is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Man has managed to free his arm - good work.
Man tries to roll over but Barbaroza keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man trying to control from the bottom.

Barbaroza is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Man trying to control but Barbaroza postures up.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Man tries to bum rush Barbaroza with a series of wild strikes but Barbaroza uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Man's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Man duly obliges.

It looks like Fred Barbaroza has been cut.
Man fails to land with a series of punches.
Man lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barbaroza circles away quickly and effectively.
Man changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

Barbaroza is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Man misses with a double jab.
Barbaroza is still on wobbly legs! Can Man finish him?

Man moves into the clinch successfully.
Barbaroza seems to have recovered his senses.
Man is pressed up against the cage. Barbaroza has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Man down to the mat. Man avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Man lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Man throws a nice looking combination but Barbaroza bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Barbaroza shoots in and bounces Man off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Barbaroza looking to pass the guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Barbaroza drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Man dives on top into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Man dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fred Barbaroza's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Man throws a chopping leg kick but Barbaroza manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Man throws a series of punches but Barbaroza moves out of range.
Man shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Barbaroza counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Barbaroza drops back looking for a leg! Man is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Man manages to kick Barbaroza off! Barbaroza jumps back into Man's guard.
Barbaroza is pushing down on Man's leg trying to pass to half guard. Man is fighting to maintain full guard but Barbaroza has managed to sneak the leg through.

Barbaroza is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Man defends it well.
Barbaroza prevents Man from improving his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Barbaroza is looking for a kimura but Man is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barbaroza to get the leverage.

Barbaroza is looking for a kimura here.

Barbaroza is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Man controlling the position well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

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

Barbaroza is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbaroza is looking to advance position but Man won't allow it.
Man is trying to maintain the position but Barbaroza is very close to passing his half guard.
Barbaroza is looking to advance position but Man won't allow it.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Man lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Man.
Man doesn't manage to clinch there - Barbaroza circles away.
Chris Man is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbaroza showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Man.
Barbaroza fails with the takedown.
Man tries for a takedown but Barbaroza sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Man as Barbaroza shoots in.
Man misses with a two punch combination.
Barbaroza slips a jab and a cross from Man.
Barbaroza fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Man avoids it really well and circles away.
Chris Man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fred Barbaroza.
Man misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barbaroza shoots in but no luck this time.
Man misses with a few strikes there.
Barbaroza showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Man.
Man lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barbaroza circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fred Barbaroza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Fred Barbaroza'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. This is the final round!

Barbaroza has a takedown stuffed.
Man lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Barbaroza blocks the body kick.
Some wild striking there from Man.
Barbaroza tries to score a power double leg takedown but Man sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barbaroza somewhat.
Man looks to land a combination but Barbaroza avoids it well.

Barbaroza feints and as Man raises his hands in defense, Barbaroza changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Barbaroza postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Man is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Barbaroza, into his guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Barbaroza looking for a guillotine here but Man defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Barbaroza working for submissions but it's allowed Man to get to half guard.

Barbaroza looking for submissions off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Barbaroza tries to roll over but Man keeps him under control.

Barbaroza actively working from the bottom here.

Barbaroza actively working from the bottom here.
Man knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Barbaroza on the ground.
Man tries to stand but can't do so whilst Barbaroza controls his leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Barbaroza actively working from the bottom here.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Man shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Barbaroza's guard.

Barbaroza throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Barbaroza escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Man gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Barbaroza looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Man passes into half guard.
Fred Barbaroza has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Barbaroza looking for submissions off his back.

Barbaroza is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Man pulls his head out easily.
Man seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barbaroza does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Barbaroza looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Barbaroza is pressing down on Man's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Chris Man.
I think Man 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Man!