PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Barbosa (ranked 2111 p4p, 2714 weight class) and Arturito Tampukpuk (ranked 301 p4p, 368 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Barbosa
vs
Tampukpuk

178 cm
27
195
4 - 2 - 0

181 cm
22
185
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful

Highland Clothing

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Daniel Barbosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Arturito Tampukpuk!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tampukpuk looks to land a right hand but Barbosa moved out of range.
Barbosa attempts a counter takedown but Tampukpuk avoids it well and moves away.
Tampukpuk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tampukpuk scores with a hook to the body. Barbosa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tampukpuk misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barbosa feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Tampukpuk as Barbosa shoots in.
Barbosa fails with the takedown
and Tampukpuk counters with a one-two to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tampukpuk fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Barbosa checks it well.
Barbosa tries to counter with a takedown but Tampukpuk is quick to defend against it.
Barbosa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barbosa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tampukpuk lands with a hook. Barbosa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Barbosa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tampukpuk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Barbosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tampukpuk plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tampukpuk misses with a combination

so Barbosa counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tampukpuk looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barbosa trying to control but Tampukpuk is working from the bottom.
Barbosa wants to pass the guard but Tampukpuk is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Barbosa passes Tampukpuk's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Barbosa looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Barbosa controlling the action here.
Tampukpuk wants to get back to his feet.
Barbosa prevents Tampukpuk from improving his position.
Tampukpuk really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barbosa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Barbosa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Barbosa trying to control the action but Tampukpuk is working from the bottom.
Tampukpuk wants to control but Barbosa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Barbosa has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Barbosa is looking to pass Tampukpuk's guard but actually Tampukpuk recovers to full guard.
Barbosa slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tampukpuk tries to buck Barbosa off but Barbosa is having none of it.

Barbosa is trying to get an arm triangle but Tampukpuk is defending well.

Barbosa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tampukpuk knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tampukpuk looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tampukpuk wants to get back to his feet but Barbosa drags him back down.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barbosa throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Barbosa passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Tampukpuk!
Tampukpuk is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Arturito Tampukpuk will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Tampukpuk cracks Barbosa with a good jab.
Tampukpuk moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
No luck for Barbosa with that takedown attempt.
Tampukpuk throws a leg kick

and Barbosa counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Tampukpuk tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Barbosa manages to move to mount!
Daniel Barbosa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Barbosa with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Tampukpuk wants to hold on but Barbosa pushes him away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tampukpuk tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Barbosa wants to finish this one by submission but Tampukpuk is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Barbosa.
Barbosa fails to take his opponent's back.

Barbosa is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Tampukpuk has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Tampukpuk defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Barbosa.
Barbosa throwing strikes here but Tampukpuk is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

Barbosa working for a guillotine from mount but Tampukpuk is in no mood to give up.
Barbosa controlling from the full mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa moves to the back position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Barbosa's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
I really don't envy Tampukpuk right now.
Tampukpuk is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Tampukpuk preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Barbosa.
Barbosa missing with punches from the back.
Tampukpuk trying to control the position but Barbosa manages to sink in the hooks.
Barbosa just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Barbosa doesn't have the hooks in and Tampukpuk manages to turn into his guard.
Tampukpuk must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Barbosa working for a triangle but Tampukpuk defends it easily.
Tampukpuk looking to pass the guard.
Barbosa looking for a sweep. Not yet Barbosa, not yet.
Tampukpuk would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Tampukpuk wants to control from the top but Barbosa keeps moving.

Barbosa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tampukpuk trying to stand up but can't free himself from Barbosa's 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.
Barbosa working a defensive guard here.

Barbosa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tampukpuk gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tampukpuk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barbosa looking for a sweep. Not yet Barbosa, not yet.
Tampukpuk wants to get up but he can't break Barbosa's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Barbosa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barbosa tries to free his leg and advance position but Tampukpuk is retaining full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Barbosa dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Tampukpuk lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tampukpuk throws a shot to the body.
Barbosa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tampukpuk.
Barbosa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tampukpuk.
Barbosa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tampukpuk sprawls and moves away.
Arturito Tampukpuk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tampukpuk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tampukpuk swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Barbosa changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tampukpuk looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Tampukpuk is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Barbosa has just dragged him back down to the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa is looking to take a break and control but Tampukpuk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tampukpuk tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Barbosa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Barbosa is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tampukpuk is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tampukpuk tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Barbosa trying to control the action but Tampukpuk is working from the bottom.

Barbosa is trying to get an arm triangle but Tampukpuk is defending well.
Tampukpuk prevents Barbosa from moving into mount.

Barbosa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tampukpuk, who protects the arm well.
Tampukpuk can't do much from the bottom here.

Barbosa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa working away.

Barbosa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tampukpuk is not content to let Barbosa control the position.

Barbosa tries for a kimura but Tampukpuk is defending well.
Tampukpuk is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Barbosa is controlling him well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tampukpuk regains half guard.
Barbosa wants to control but Tampukpuk is keeping him busy.

Barbosa is looking for a kimura but Tampukpuk is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barbosa to get the leverage.

Barbosa wants to work for an arm triangle but Tampukpuk is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tampukpuk has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barbosa is working away from the top position though.
Barbosa is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Barbosa wants to pass to mount but Tampukpuk is defending the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Barbosa is looking for a kimura but Tampukpuk is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barbosa to get the leverage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Barbosa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Barbosa has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Barbosa!