PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joe Barbaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adrian Peterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peterson has chosen Mastodon - Oblivion as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Barbaro
vs
Peterson

188 cm
23
185 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

170 cm
32
180 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Barbaro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Adrian Peterson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peterson is looking to clinch but Barbaro is avoiding it.
Barbaro lands a nice shot that snaps Peterson's head back.
Barbaro swats away the attempt to clinch by Peterson.
Barbaro works Peterson's body with a nice hook.
Peterson darts in trying to clinch
and Barbaro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Peterson stuffs the takedown.
Peterson tries to clinch there but Barbaro circles away.
Peterson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Barbaro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbaro dodges the punch combination from Peterson.
Barbaro throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Barbaro is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A combination from Barbaro does no damage.
Barbaro scores with a jab.

It looks like Adrian Peterson has been cut.
Barbaro lands with a shot to the body.
Peterson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Barbaro scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbaro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barbaro just misses with a punch to the body.
Barbaro digs a good body shot into Peterson's ribs.
Peterson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Peterson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Peterson tries to clinch but Barbaro moves out of range.
Barbaro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barbaro throws a shot to the body.
Peterson tries to clinch but Barbaro moves away
and Barbaro counters with a nice body shot.

Barbaro moves into the clinch successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbaro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Peterson looks gassed!
Barbaro struggles to land a body shot inside as Peterson controls his hands.
Peterson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barbaro is working Peterson over against the cage.
Barbaro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Peterson backwards.
Peterson crunches a lovely knee into Barbaro's ribcage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson throws an elbow but it misses.
Barbaro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barbaro presses Peterson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Barbaro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Barbaro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Barbaro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Barbaro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Peterson or not.
Barbaro lands a body punch.
Barbaro is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Barbaro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Peterson backwards.
Barbaro on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barbaro.
Barbaro misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barbaro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Barbaro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barbaro tries to throw a body punch but Peterson avoids it by throwing Barbaro back against the cage.
Barbaro digs a right hand underneath Peterson's ribcage. Peterson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hand to the body from Barbaro.
Barbaro struggles to land a body shot inside as Peterson controls his hands.
Barbaro tries to work over Peterson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbaro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Barbaro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Peterson backwards.

Barbaro decides to pull guard.
Barbaro wants to stand but Peterson is controlling the position.
Peterson wants to get up but he can't break Barbaro's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Peterson stops Barbaro from standing up.

Barbaro uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Barbaro lands a really nice looking cross but Peterson seems unphased.

Peterson takes the fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peterson blocks a body shot from Barbaro.
Barbaro wants a takedown but no success here.
Barbaro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barbaro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbaro goes for a takedown in the clinch but Peterson prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Barbaro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Still in the clinch, Barbaro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Peterson.
Barbaro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barbaro blocks the elbow strike.
Still in the clinch, Barbaro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barbaro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barbaro misses with a body punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barbaro can't find room to land a body shot as Peterson controls the action.
Peterson blocking some punches.
Barbaro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Peterson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Barbaro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adrian Peterson's cut.
That's time! Barbaro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Barbaro's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Barbaro duly obliges.
Barbaro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Peterson tries to clinch there but Barbaro circles away.
Barbaro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Peterson.
Barbaro walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Peterson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Adrian Peterson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barbaro gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Peterson counters with a nice uppercut.

It looks like Joe Barbaro has been cut.

Barbaro shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Peterson pushes Barbaro off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peterson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Barbaro counters with a nice body kick.
Barbaro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Peterson moves away.
Barbaro lands a jab to the head.
Barbaro is trying hard to land a takedown here. Peterson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Peterson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Peterson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Barbaro counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Peterson tries to clinch but Barbaro is having none of it.
Peterson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Barbaro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Peterson moves away.
Barbaro takes a swing at Peterson's ribcage but misses.

Barbaro clinches up against the cage.
Barbaro misses with a punch to the body.
Peterson working Barbaro over with knees to the body.
Barbaro can't find room to land a body shot as Peterson controls the action.
Peterson blocking some punches.
Peterson lands an elbow that stopped Barbaro in his tracks for a moment.
Barbaro is trying to pull guard but Peterson has him pressed against the cage.
Peterson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Barbaro blocks an elbow strike from Peterson.
Peterson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barbaro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Peterson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Peterson crunches a lovely knee into Barbaro's ribcage.
Barbaro tries to throw a body punch but Peterson avoids it by throwing Barbaro back against the cage.
Barbaro works on Peterson's body with a couple of short punches.
Peterson stalling.
Barbaro avoiding damage as Peterson throws knees to the body.
A short right from Barbaro on the inside.
Peterson prevents a body shot from Barbaro.
Barbaro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Peterson can do to turn this around?
Barbaro throws a head punch that misses.
Barbaro is leaning against Peterson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Barbaro on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Peterson pushes off an throws an elbow but Barbaro leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Peterson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Barbaro is leaning against Peterson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Peterson trying to land knees to the body.
Barbaro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barbaro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Barbaro.
Peterson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Barbaro tries to pull guard but Peterson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Barbaro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters up against the cage, Peterson throws an elbow but misses.
A short left from Barbaro.
Peterson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barbaro is defending well for now.
Nice elbow from Peterson.
Barbaro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Peterson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Barbaro has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Barbaro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Peterson blocks a body shot from Barbaro.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Peterson.
Barbaro tries a body shot but Peterson blocks it.
Barbaro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barbaro lands with a right to the head.
Peterson blocks a body shot from Barbaro.
A right hook to the body lands for Barbaro.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbaro digs a right hand underneath Peterson's ribcage. Peterson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Barbaro misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Barbaro.
Peterson prevents a body shot from Barbaro.
Barbaro slows down the pace here.
Barbaro tries to throw a body punch but Peterson avoids it by throwing Barbaro back against the cage.
Barbaro scores with a shoulder strike.
Barbaro leaning against his opponent.
Barbaro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Peterson's elbow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Peterson as Barbaro tries to tie him up.
Barbaro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barbaro pushes Peterson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barbaro struggles to land a body shot inside as Peterson controls his hands.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Peterson is trying to maintain a safe position but Barbaro gets an underhook and turns Peterson into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Barbaro dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Barbaro with a nice cross.
Peterson looks for the body kick but Barbaro saw that one coming.
Peterson tries to clinch up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbaro. Peterson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Peterson moves in looking to clinch but Barbaro pushes him off.
Peterson tries to close the distance and clinch but Barbaro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Peterson throws a combination that misses
and Barbaro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good shot there by Barbaro.
Barbaro scores with a hook to the body. Peterson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbaro shoots in looking for a takedown. Peterson tries to sprawl out of it but Barbaro keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Peterson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Barbaro moves into the clinch.
Peterson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barbaro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Barbaro takes a knee to the side of the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Peterson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Barbaro is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Peterson to the mat. Peterson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Peterson keeping moving, preventing Barbaro from controlling successfully.
Barbaro postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Barbaro wants to pass the guard but Peterson is keeping the position.
Barbaro is working hard here to advance position.
Barbaro will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Barbaro trying to control but Peterson is working from the bottom.
Barbaro trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Peterson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Peterson stands up and waves to Barbaro to follow him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Barbaro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Peterson wants to clinch up but Barbaro keeps it at a distance.
Barbaro misses with a leg kick.
Barbaro misses the body punch
and Peterson counters with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peterson wants to clinch up but Barbaro keeps it at a distance.

Peterson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Barbaro to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Barbaro works over Peterson with some ground and pound from guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbaro slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Peterson is trying to buck Barbaro off.
Barbaro misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Barbaro creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Peterson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peterson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Barbaro asserts his dominance and retains side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbaro throws a strike aimed at the side of Peterson's head but Peterson avoids it well.
Barbaro wants to control but Peterson is keeping him busy.
Barbaro working the strikes but Peterson uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Barbaro uses his free foot to push down on Peterson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Peterson.
Adrian Peterson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barbaro dominating with strikes here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Barbaro cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peterson is squirming around, avoiding Barbaro's attempts to control the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Barbaro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barbaro 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Barbaro!
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