PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eduardo Barros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chembakwu Azuibike (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Barros might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Carmina burana. Chembakwu Azuibike will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Barros
vs
Azuibike

188 cm
25
215 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

199 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Tends to cut

Namunamu Clothing
KAISER Nutrition (160!/220$)

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eduardo Barros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chembakwu Azuibike!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Azuibike lands a head kick. Barros smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Barros throws a left and a right that both miss
and Azuibike counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The fight stays on the outside here - Azuibike looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barros throws a series of punches but Azuibike avoids them all with ease.

Azuibike gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Azuibike keeping moving, preventing Barros from controlling successfully.
Azuibike is trying to keep Barros in close.
Azuibike told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Azuibike keeping moving, preventing Barros from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Barros's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Barros tries to free his leg and advance position but Azuibike is retaining full guard.
Azuibike wants to stand but Barros is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barros stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Azuibike swivels though and keeps the full guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Azuibike ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Azuibike enables Barros to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Azuibike manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Azuibike keeping moving, preventing Barros from controlling successfully.

Barros drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barros jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Barros trying to control the position from guard on top but Azuibike is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Azuibike is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Azuibike keeping full guard, as Barros tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barros wants to control from the top but Azuibike keeps moving.

Barros drops back looking for a leg! Azuibike is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Azuibike manages to kick Barros off! Barros jumps back into Azuibike's guard.

Barros drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barros jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Barros trying to control but Azuibike is working from the bottom.
Barros throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Azuibike works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Azuibike wants to stand up but Barros is controlling him.
Barros wants to control from the top but Azuibike keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Azuibike keeping full guard, as Barros tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azuibike striking off his back but it's not causing Barros any problems.

Barros drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Azuibike dives on top into guard.
Barros managing to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Eduardo Barros.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Barros.
The fight stays on the outside here - Azuibike looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barros misses with a body punch
and Azuibike counters with a head kick. That will keep Barros thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Barros fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Barros misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Azuibike.
Azuibike closes this distance looking for a takedown but Barros circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barros throws a series of strikes that have Azuibike backpedaling.

It looks like Chembakwu Azuibike has been cut.
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!
Azuibike throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eduardo Barros dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chembakwu Azuibike's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Azuibike ducks under a wild hook from Barros.

Azuibike gets tackled into the cage by Barros. Barros maintains the clinch.
Barros is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Azuibike is defending well.
Azuibike trying to control the position but instead, Barros has worked for underhooks and has pushed Azuibike into the cage.
Barros is looking to take this one to the mat.
Azuibike misses with a knee strike.
Azuibike misses with a knee strike.
Azuibike tries a knee to the head but Barros blocks it.
Azuibike misses with a knee to the head.
Azuibike misses with a knee to the head.
Barros changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Azuibike fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eduardo Barros. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barros blocks a head kick by Azuibike.
Eduardo Barros seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barros tries to score a power double leg takedown but Azuibike sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barros somewhat.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Barros has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Azuibike avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Azuibike effectively controlling the action here.
Azuibike is trying to break the clinch but Barros is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barros is looking to take this one to the mat.

Azuibike is fighting off a takedown attempt but Barros is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Azuibike to the mat. Azuibike regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Barros trying to control but Azuibike is working from the bottom.
Azuibike looking to control.

Barros drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barros jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Barros pushes down on Azuibike's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Barros seems to be working for a kimura but Azuibike defends the submission attempt.
Azuibike tries to kick Barros off but Barros keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Azuibike is breathing heavily.
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!
Eduardo Barros overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Azuibike wants to improve his position but Barros is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Barros is looking for a kimura but Azuibike is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barros to get the leverage.
Barros prevents Azuibike from standing back up.
Barros is looking to take a break and control but Azuibike is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Azuibike is looking to escape.
Barros throwing shots but Azuibike is blocking nicely.

Barros in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Azuibike tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Barros!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eduardo Barros!
An out of breath and clearly excited Eduardo Barros thanked KAISER Nutrition (160!/220$) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).