PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rodolfo Gusman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phillip Barron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gusman comes into the arena with La sonora santanera - El santo, el cavernario blaring out of the sound system. Barron is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Dizzee Rascal - Bonkers. 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.

Gusman
vs
Barron

180 cm
30
191 lbs
16 - 8 - 0

180 cm
31
185 lbs
21 - 13 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Dangerous knees
Heavy handed

:: Happy Pills ::

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 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rodolfo Gusman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Phillip Barron!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Vladimir Khabensky and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gusman scores with a shot to the body.
Gusman thows a leg kick but Barron checks it

and Barron counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Gusman!
Barron thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Gusman is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Gusman blocking the ground and pound.
Barron controlling from mount.
Barron throwing strikes here but Gusman is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Barron won't let Gusman get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Barron throwing strikes here but Gusman is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gusman is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Gusman holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Barron tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

Gusman bucks Barron off and manages to get back to his feet!
Rodolfo Gusman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gusman looks to score with a jab to the body but Barron is just out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Barron has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gusman tries to score a body lock takedown but Barron shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gusman can't get the takedown.
Gusman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodolfo Gusman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barron throws a head punch that misses.
Gusman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Barron pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short right from Gusman on the inside.
Barron throws a head punch that misses.
Barron throws a knee to the head but misses.
Barron leaning against his opponent.

Gusman lands a takedown into guard.
Gusman 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.
Barron keeping moving, preventing Gusman from controlling successfully.
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.
Gusman is really struggling to control Barron but he's trying to hold on to the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Rodolfo Gusman.
Barron misses with a hook.
Barron displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gusman.
Gusman shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

Gusman moves into the clinch successfully.

Gusman wants the takedown. Barron is fighting it off but Gusman persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Barron's guard against the cage.
Barron 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.
Barron is trying to keep Gusman in close.
Gusman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gusman trying to control the position from guard on top but Barron is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barron avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barron is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Barron blocks a body shot from Gusman.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Barron.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gusman tries for a takedown. No joy.
Barron tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gusman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Barron gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gusman tries for a takedown but Barron manages to get underhooks.
Gusman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Barron fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gusman misses with a body shot.
Gusman wants to clinch up but Barron keeps it at a distance.
Barron checks a low kick from Gusman.
Gusman shoots for a takedown but Barron saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gusman pivots, looking for a leg kick but Barron is out of range and Gusman settles back down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gusman misses with an uppercut. Barron saw that one coming.
Gusman looks to land a left hand but Barron moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Barron misses the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gusman throws a jab when Barron was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rodolfo Gusman will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Barron jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Barron throws a big shot that misses.
Barron throws out a loose jab but Gusman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gusman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barron manages to avoid it.
Gusman throws the left hand but Barron avoids the punch easily.
Barron shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gusman as he avoids it easily.
Gusman cracks Barron with a good jab.
Barron will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gusman blocks a jab.
Gusman missing with a left hand there. Barron was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gusman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barron checks a low kick from Gusman.
Nice shot lands for Gusman.
Barron throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Barron shoots in for a double leg but Gusman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gusman.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Gusman misses.
Gusman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Barron swivels and escapes.

Barron closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gusman takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gusman can't get the takedown.
Barron is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rodolfo Gusman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phillip Barron.
Gusman wants a takedown but no success here.
A knee to the head by Barron.
Gusman lands with a right to the head.

Gusman has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Barron regains guard immediately.
Gusman is stalling in the full guard.
Barron lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gusman!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
You get the feeling that Gusman really doesn't like being in this position too much.
The referee warns Gusman that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Barron raining down shots from the mount!
Barron won't let Gusman get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Barron has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Gusman's face.
Barron lands a big elbow.
Gusman is squirming around, avoiding Barron's attempts to control the action.

Barron looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Gusman is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barron scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Gusman is trying to stand up.
Barron is landing with some decent strikes but Gusman is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Gusman trying desperately to get to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gusman is in a horrible position here. Barron smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

Gusman is rocked!
Barron landing strikes from the mount.
Oh Gusman is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barron unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Gusman wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Barron celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phillip Barron!