PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Barbosa Ii (ranked 2282 p4p, 2590 weight class) and Isaia Palamo (ranked 304 p4p, 343 weight class). Isaia Palamo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Barbosa Ii
vs
Palamo

190 cm
27
205
5 - 1 - 0

191 cm
28
224
4 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Brooklyn Apothecary
SMESH Nutrition 160Q

Coconut Supplement Co.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pedro Barbosa Ii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Isaia Palamo!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Ben Hemmingworth and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Palamo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Palamo wants to get back to his feet but Barbosa Ii passes into half guard.

Barbosa Ii is working for a kimura but Palamo is defending it quite comfortably.
Palamo is in trouble now - Barbosa Ii has advanced to mount!

Barbosa Ii jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Palamo manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Palamo is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Palamo 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa Ii trying to control the position but Palamo is working away.
Palamo is trying to get back to his feet.

Barbosa Ii looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Palamo is pushing Barbosa Ii's head away, looking to escape. Barbosa Ii manages to hold on to the position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa Ii moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

Barbosa Ii is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Palamo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Palamo pushes Barbosa Ii away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Barbosa Ii gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Palamo is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

Barbosa Ii is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Palamo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Barbosa Ii controls the position from side control.

Barbosa Ii tries for a kimura but Palamo is defending well.
Barbosa Ii definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

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.

Barbosa Ii is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Palamo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Barbosa Ii trying to control the position but Palamo is working away.
Palamo tries to escape but Barbosa Ii is in control.

Barbosa Ii wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Palamo, who protects the arm well.
Barbosa Ii wants to control but Palamo is keeping him busy.

Barbosa Ii working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Palamo is pushing Barbosa Ii's head away, looking to escape. Barbosa Ii manages to hold on to the position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa Ii moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Palamo tries to escape but Barbosa Ii is in control.

Palamo throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Isaia Palamo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Palamo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbosa Ii was well out of range. Poor timing from Palamo.
Barbosa Ii shoots in for a double leg but Palamo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A jab from Barbosa Ii misses.

Barbosa Ii gets a takedown into half guard.
Palamo is trying to escape back to his feet but Barbosa Ii uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Palamo tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Barbosa Ii has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Will Barbosa Ii go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbosa Ii is really struggling to control Palamo but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Palamo wants to get back to his feet.

Barbosa Ii looking for the choke but no joy.

Palamo is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Barbosa Ii is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

Barbosa Ii working for the choke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pedro Barbosa Ii dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Barbosa Ii shoots in for a takedown but Palamo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Barbosa Ii with a poor takedown
and Barbosa Ii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barbosa Ii shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Palamo defends it nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Palamo misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Barbosa Ii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Palamo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barbosa Ii gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Palamo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Barbosa Ii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Palamo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barbosa Ii.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palamo connects with a body shot.
Pedro Barbosa Ii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Palamo lands a glancing blow to the side of Barbosa Ii's head.
Barbosa Ii throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Palamo's waist but Palamo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Barbosa Ii off to one side.
Palamo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Barbosa Ii rather than just go for the knockout.
Barbosa Ii misses the shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa Ii doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Palamo counters with a straight right hand.
Barbosa Ii doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Palamo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Palamo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Palamo catches Barbosa Ii with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A swing and a miss from Barbosa Ii.
It seemed like Palamo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barbosa Ii defending well as Palamo loads up on a big left hand.
No luck for Barbosa Ii with that takedown attempt.
Barbosa Ii misses with a takedown attempt
and Palamo counters with a left to the body.
Palamo stuffs the takedown.
Palamo is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Palamo scores with a decent looking hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa Ii shoots in looking for a takedown. Palamo tries to sprawl out of it but Barbosa Ii keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Palamo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Barbosa Ii looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Palamo is fending him off so far but Barbosa Ii persists. Nope, Palamo circles away and we're back to standing.
Palamo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Palamo lands a nice shot to the body.
Palamo lands an overhand right.
Jab from Palamo.

Barbosa Ii is rocked!

Barbosa Ii shoots in and gets a takedown into Palamo's guard.
Palamo wants to stand and escape but Barbosa Ii is having none of it.

Palamo scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Palamo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbosa Ii was well out of range. Poor timing from Palamo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palamo tests Barbosa Ii's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Palamo throws out a powerful jab.
Palamo misses the jab.
Barbosa Ii fails with the takedown
and Palamo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barbosa Ii takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Oh Barbosa Ii is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Palamo drops Barbosa Ii with a straight right hand, right on the button! Palamo follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Isaia Palamo!
Isaia Palamo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.