PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Barbosa (ranked 1259 p4p, 1094 weight class) and Hector Holmes (ranked 185 p4p, 163 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Barbosa
vs
Holmes

178 cm
26
190
4 - 0 - 0

191 cm
26
189
4 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Knockout power

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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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lucas Barbosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hector Holmes!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Winston Alpacca and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Barbosa tries to sprawl but Holmes drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Barbosa tries to roll over but Holmes keeps him under control.
Barbosa is doing well to control the position and prevent Holmes from advancing to side control.
Holmes trying to control the action but Barbosa is working from the bottom.
Barbosa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Barbosa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Holmes's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Holmes's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holmes wants to escape the position.
Barbosa throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
You can see the frustration on Holmes's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Barbosa is looking to control Holmes but Holmes is wriggling around and keeping busy.

Holmes won't enjoy being in this position. Barbosa looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Holmes is tapping - it's over boys! Barbosa picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lucas Barbosa!