PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bernardo De Barros (ranked 196 p4p, 26 weight class) and Tud Stoddler (ranked 460 p4p, 58 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Stoddler's choice of entrance music: Arcade Fire - Ready to Start. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

De Barros
vs
Stoddler

173 cm
22
160 lbs
11 - 2 - 0

180 cm
22
166 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bernardo De Barros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tud Stoddler!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Darius Henderson and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stoddler jabs at De Barros's body.
Stoddler throws a combination that misses

and De Barros counters with a takedown into side control.
De Barros lands a few punches from side control.

De Barros tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Stoddler felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.

De Barros looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
De Barros taking a break here but Stoddler is having none of it and regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Barros wants to pass to mount but Stoddler is defending the position.

De Barros is looking for a kimura here.
De Barros is looking to advance position but Stoddler won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

De Barros is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stoddler has managed to free his arm - good work.
De Barros throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

De Barros is working for a submission of some sort.
De Barros missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stoddler is looking for a sweep. De Barros is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
De Barros has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Stoddler won't allow De Barros to pass to mount.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. De Barros lands a nice short elbow.
De Barros is keen to just control but Stoddler is a slippery customer.
De Barros throws a strike but Stoddler avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

De Barros is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Stoddler is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Stoddler has escaped and now he's on top!

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
De Barros looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stoddler wants to stand but De Barros has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

De Barros is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stoddler is aware though and is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoddler stays in close to De Barros's body and controls the position.
Stoddler throws a big elbow that misses.
De Barros wants to sweep here but Stoddler controlling him for the moment.

De Barros has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stoddler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stoddler wants to control from the top but De Barros keeps moving.

De Barros is looking for a triangle but Stoddler pushes his legs off easily.
Stoddler preventing the sweep.
Stoddler passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Stoddler controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stoddler's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Stoddler trying to control the action but De Barros is working from the bottom.
De Barros struggling a bit here.
De Barros tries to get back to half guard but can't.
De Barros is letting Stoddler control him for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Barros tries to bench press Stoddler off him but Stoddler keeps the position.
Stoddler taking a breather here.
De Barros prevents Stoddler from improving position.
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 Bernardo De Barros will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

De Barros clinches with his opponent.
De Barros fails to pull the fight into his guard.
De Barros tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
De Barros is trying to stall.
De Barros tries to pull guard but Stoddler holds him up against the cage and eventually De Barros drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bernardo De Barros. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Barros is trying to pull guard but Stoddler turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The referee calls for Stoddler to work.
Stoddler pushes De Barros back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
De Barros jumps guard but Stoddler stands there with De Barros around his waist. De Barros gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Stoddler working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoddler lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Stoddler.

Stoddler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stoddler lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stoddler stalks De Barros and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into De Barros's face. De Barros staggers backwards, shaken.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Barros tries to close the distance and clinch but Stoddler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
De Barros looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stoddler ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stoddler fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice sprawl there from Stoddler as De Barros shoots in.
Nice body punch from Stoddler.
De Barros takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Stoddler throws a shot to the body.
Stoddler keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stoddler appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Stoddler keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stoddler's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Stoddler duly obliges.

It looks like Bernardo De Barros has been cut.
Stoddler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stoddler's jab looks to have found its range, popping De Barros under the eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stoddler lands with an uppercut that bounces De Barros off the cage and back into range.
Stoddler ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stoddler lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
De Barros shoots in but Stoddler avoids the takedown attempt easily.
De Barros will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stoddler thumps De Barros with a low kick.
De Barros doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stoddler misses with a wild combination.
Stoddler scores with a body shot.

De Barros closes the distance and clinches.
Stoddler stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stoddler lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The referee calls for Stoddler to work.
De Barros jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stoddler walks away with a smile on his face. De Barros gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
De Barros shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from De Barros.
Stoddler scoring well with a low kick there.
Tud Stoddler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stoddler stuns De Barros with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoddler dips to his left and cracks De Barros with an uppercut!
Stoddler jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
De Barros misses with a takedown attempt
and Stoddler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stoddler throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
De Barros takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stoddler's jab looks to have found its range, popping De Barros under the eye.
A nice combination there by Stoddler.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Barros shoots in for a takedown but Stoddler shows good takedown defense.
Stoddler throws out a counter right but De Barros avoids it with no problem.
De Barros drops his hands momentarily and Stoddler takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
De Barros shoots for a double leg takedown but Stoddler sprawls well. He's pushed De Barros's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
De Barros gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stoddler connects with a body shot.
De Barros takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stoddler changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stoddler.
Stoddler uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before De Barros has time to react.

De Barros shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. De Barros showed some decent athleticism there.
De Barros trying to mount his opponent but Stoddler defends it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Barros is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Stoddler reverses the position - he's now on top in De Barros's guard.

De Barros is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stoddler defends well.
De Barros looking for a sweep. Not yet De Barros, not yet.

Stoddler gets to his feet. De Barros looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
De Barros closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stoddler circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Barros takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Good shot there by Stoddler.
De Barros doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
De Barros misses with a takedown attempt
and Stoddler counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stoddler fakes the leg kick and cracks De Barros in the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tud Stoddler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bernardo De Barros's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Stoddler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stoddler stuns De Barros with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Stoddler.
Jab from Stoddler.
De Barros slips under a jab.
Stoddler chopping away at his opponent's legs.
De Barros fails with a takedown attempt.
Stoddler looks to score with a jab to the body but De Barros is just out of range.
Stoddler lands a nice looking body shot.
Stoddler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Barros.
De Barros attempts a counter takedown but Stoddler avoids it well and moves away.
Stoddler scores with a decent looking hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stoddler keeps the fight on the outside.
A countering left hand to the body from Stoddler misses.
Stoddler throws a hook but De Barros avoids it easily.
De Barros looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
De Barros doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stoddler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stoddler misses with a few strikes there.
De Barros tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stoddler lands a nice shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoddler scores with a shot to the body.
De Barros shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stoddler sprawls well. Stoddler wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. De Barros gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bernardo De Barros. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Barros on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Stoddler is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down De Barros rather than just go for the knockout.
Stoddler fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
De Barros has his takedown stuffed
and Stoddler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
De Barros tries to clinch up but Stoddler circles away and keeps his distance.
A nice side step and Stoddler releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
De Barros shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stoddler sprawls well. Stoddler wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. De Barros gets slowly back to his feet.
Tud Stoddler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
De Barros looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - De Barros looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Stoddler tenderised De Barros's leg. De Barros is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stoddler connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between De Barros's hands.
Stoddler jabs De Barros to the body, keeping him at a distance.
De Barros needs to keep his hands up - Stoddler had a free shot at his head there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stoddler keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stoddler misses the shot to the body.
Stoddler displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from De Barros.
Nice takedown defense from Stoddler. No joy for De Barros on that attempt.
Stoddler lands a slapping body shot.
Stoddler connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed De Barros momentarily.
De Barros doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stoddler tests De Barros's chin there with a solid looking shot.
De Barros slips a jab and a cross from Stoddler.
Stoddler bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of De Barros's head.
Stoddler has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Stoddler displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from De Barros.
Stoddler lands with a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Barros walks into a left hand.
Stoddler throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
De Barros shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stoddler but Stoddler pushes him off and we're back to square one.
De Barros fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A nice side step and Stoddler releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nice body punch from Stoddler.
Stoddler with a body punch. A glancing blow.
De Barros chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stoddler can pounce on him.
Stoddler thuds a left hand into De Barros's body.
Stoddler throws a looping overhand right but De Barros ducks down to avoid it.
De Barros dives in for a single leg takedown but Stoddler sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Stoddler comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stoddler lands with a cross.
Stoddler lands a right hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

De Barros shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
De Barros trying to pass the guard but Stoddler defending well.
De Barros working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Stoddler's thigh. Stoddler counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Stoddler keeping full guard, as De Barros tries to pass.
De Barros content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stoddler looking to control.
De Barros trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tud Stoddler really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bernardo De Barros's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

De Barros shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than De Barros was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

De Barros goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Stoddler rolls with the submission and now he's on top in De Barros's guard! Nice work there by Stoddler!
Stoddler engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

De Barros is looking for a triangle but Stoddler pushes his legs off easily.
De Barros trying to control the position.

De Barros working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stoddler doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stoddler manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoddler wants to stand but De Barros is controlling his posture from full guard.
Stoddler seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoddler trying to control the position from guard on top but De Barros is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

De Barros has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stoddler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
De Barros keeping moving, preventing Stoddler from controlling successfully.

De Barros looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Stoddler has picked De Barros up and slammed him! De Barros can't keep hold of the triangle and Stoddler manages to pass to side control!

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.
Stoddler is looking to take a break and control but De Barros is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
De Barros is trying to improve his position.
Stoddler remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
De Barros manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
De Barros looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
De Barros working over Stoddler with some ground and pound. Stoddler looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Stoddler is trying to maintain the position but De Barros is very close to passing his half guard.
De Barros prevents Stoddler from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Barros is looking to advance position but Stoddler won't allow it.
De Barros stalling away here and it's allowed Stoddler to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
De Barros works a leg free and moves into half guard.

De Barros is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
De Barros is looking to advance position but Stoddler won't allow it.
Stoddler wants to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

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

De Barros is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stoddler is just riding it out for now. De Barros eventually gives up the hold.
Bernardo De Barros overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stoddler is controlling De Barros's position as best he can from this difficult position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bernardo De Barros had his way with Tud Stoddler in that round.
The cut man is working on Bernardo De Barros's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Stoddler tests De Barros's chin there with a solid looking shot.
De Barros fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
De Barros shoots in but Stoddler avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A little jabbing left from Stoddler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stoddler.
Stoddler stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bernardo De Barros. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Barros walks into a left hand.
Stoddler misses with a wild combination.
De Barros shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stoddler as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoddler throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
De Barros wants to clinch up but Stoddler keeps it at a distance.

De Barros looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Stoddler has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. De Barros has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoddler stalling against the cage.
De Barros is trying to pull guard but Stoddler has him pressed against the cage.
De Barros fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Stoddler lands a left hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Stoddler.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
De Barros tries to pull guard but Stoddler holds him up against the cage and eventually De Barros drops back down to his feet.
Stoddler throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stoddler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of De Barross head.
Stoddler lands a body shot in the clinch.
De Barros tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stoddler just stands there and leans against the cage.
Stoddler lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stoddler lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Stoddler - that landed with a thud.
Stoddler lands a nice shot to the body.
Stoddler slowing the pace effectively.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stoddler is pushing De Barros up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stoddler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stoddler lands with a left to the head.
Stoddler lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Stoddler.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
De Barros is trying to pull guard but Stoddler turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Stoddler is working De Barros over against the cage.
Tud Stoddler seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nice body punch from Stoddler - that landed with a thud.
Stoddler lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down De Barros.
Stoddler lands a hook that snaps the head of De Barros backwards.
Stoddler lands with a short shot to the head.
Stoddler slows down the pace here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Barros fails to pull guard.
A body shot lands from Stoddler.
De Barros is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
De Barros stalling in the clinch but Stoddler improves position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Stoddler.

Stoddler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stoddler punishes De Barros's body with a nice straight punch.
Stoddler displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Stoddler lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stoddler throws a big shot that misses.
De Barros misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stoddler lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

De Barros closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Stoddler to the mat! Stoddler manages to get full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Barros throwing strikes from guard but Stoddler blocks nicely.
De Barros trying to control but Stoddler is working from the bottom.
Stoddler pulls De Barros in close to his closed guard and prevents De Barros from doing any damage or advancing position.
De Barros is looking to pass into half guard but Stoddler pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Stoddler is in guard.

De Barros throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stoddler engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tud Stoddler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stoddler has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 45:48
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 45:48
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 45:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tud Stoddler!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Tud Stoddler made sure he mentioned Fanatic ($125), along with how happy he was to win his fight.