PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Karol Barorf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Spliff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barorf comes to the cage accompanied by Wena - Salutuj. Karol Barorf has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Barorf
vs
Spliff

181 cm
21
153 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

170 cm
26
150 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

Good takedowns
Good kicks
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Karol Barorf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eddie Spliff!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Barorf scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Spliff tries to buck Barorf off but Barorf is having none of it.
Barorf landing strikes.
Barorf controlling the position from side mount.
Barorf will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Barorf wants to lay and pray for a moment but Spliff keeps working.
Barorf looks up at the clock and then as Spliff takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Barorf smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

Barorf is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Spliff is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Barorf creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Spliff sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spliff is looking to reverse the position.
Spliff regains half guard.
Barorf thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Barorf trying to control the action but Spliff is working from the bottom.
Barorf performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Barorf is pressing down on Spliff's thigh, looking to free his foot. Spliff is holding on for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barorf throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Barorf is trying to work for a kimura but Spliff is defending well.

Spliff looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barorf passes to full mount!
Spliff is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

Spliff defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Barorf.

Barorf wants to finish this one by submission but Spliff is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Barorf.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spliff working to try and regain half guard.
Spliff gets back to half guard.

Barorf is trying to work for a kimura but Spliff is defending well.
Spliff is staying active underneath Barorf, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karol Barorf dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Barorf throws a right and a left that Spliff avoids nicely.
Spliff looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barorf is fending him off so far but Spliff persists. Nope, Barorf circles away and we're back to standing.
Spliff throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Barorf's waist but Barorf gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Spliff off to one side.
Barorf throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Spliff.
Barorf throws a chopping leg kick but Spliff manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barorf.
Spliff shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Barorf sprawls well. Barorf wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Spliff gets slowly back to his feet.
Karol Barorf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Spliff.
Barorf misses with a series of wild punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Barorf is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Spliff's half guard.
Barorf is trying to control the action in half guard but Spliff is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Barorf takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Spliff is refusing to be controlled, as Barorf sits in half guard.
Barorf not doing much here.
Barorf is trying to control the action in half guard but Spliff is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barorf wants to pass the guard but Spliff is defending well.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Karol Barorf.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barorf.
Karol Barorf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barorf lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice inside leg kick there by Barorf. That's going to slow Spliff down.
Barorf fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Spliff.
Barorf throws a head kick but Spliff moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barorf scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Spliff shoots in but no luck this time.

Spliff gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Barorf advances to half guard.

Barorf is trying to work for a kimura but Spliff is defending well.
Barorf thows a huge punch but Spliff dodges it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barorf throwing shots but Spliff is blocking nicely.
Barorf throws a strike but Spliff avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Spliff working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barorf.

Barorf avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Barorf not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karol Barorf dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Barorf feints and then cracks Spliff's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Spliff down.
Barorf misses with a body kick.
Barorf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spliff manages to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Barorf there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Barorf plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Spliff enables Barorf to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Spliff manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Barorf advances position into side control!
Spliff is being controlled here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barorf wants to take a breather but Spliff manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Barorf.

Spliff is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Barorf is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Barorf stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Spliff swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Spliff working for a triangle but Barorf defends it easily.
Barorf trying to control but Spliff is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Karol Barorf just wasn't active enough.
Barorf has a takedown stuffed.
Barorf thows a body shot but no joy.
Barorf looks to land a body kick but Spliff moved away.

Barorf closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Barorf lands in his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barorf content to stall in guard here.
Karol Barorf is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Spliff has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barorf can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barorf pushing down on Spliff's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Karol Barorf showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barorf 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karol Barorf!
A victorious Karol Barorf thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.