PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Peter Barnkvist (ranked 5139 p4p, 2435 weight class) and Ryan Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Barnkvist
vs
Gordon

183 cm
42
184
17 - 20 - 0

190 cm
24
180
7 - 3 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 17 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Barnkvist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Gordon!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, David Schapiro and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of Barnkvist 's head but he takes it in his stride.

It looks like Peter Barnkvist has been cut.
Barnkvist throws a chopping leg kick but Gordon manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Barnkvist misses with a series of wild punches.
Gordon drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Barnkvist defends it well.
Barnkvist looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barnkvist defending well as Gordon loads up on a big left hand.
Barnkvist jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Barnkvist misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gordon.
Gordon throws out a counter right but Barnkvist avoids it with no problem.
Gordon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barnkvist sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gordon fails with the takedown
letting Barnkvist counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon cracks Barnkvist with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Barnkvist misses with a body kick.
Barnkvist has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tran MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Barnkvist misses with a double jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Barnkvist throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gordon tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Barnkvist is in Gordon's guard.
Barnkvist connects with a couple of short punches.
Barnkvist working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gordon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barnkvist's guard.

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnkvist wants to sweep here but Gordon controlling him for the moment.
Gordon wants to pass the guard but Barnkvist is keeping the position.
Barnkvist looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gordon is one step ahead there.
Barnkvist looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gordon stopping the sweep attempt from Barnkvist.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnkvist keeping full guard, as Gordon tries to pass.
Barnkvist keeping moving, preventing Gordon from controlling successfully.
Gordon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnkvist is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gordon passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gordon tries to move to mount but Barnkvist blocks the move with his legs.

Gordon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Barnkvist knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Barnkvist tries to buck Gordon off but Gordon is having none of it.
The referee asks Gordon politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Gordon prefers to stall for the moment though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon wants to control but Barnkvist is keeping him busy.
Barnkvist can't do much from the bottom here.
Barnkvist tries to improve position but can't.
Barnkvist can't do much from the bottom here.

Gordon is trying to get an arm triangle but Barnkvist is defending well.
Barnkvist is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barnkvist stops Gordon from passing to mount.
Barnkvist tries to improve position but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnkvist struggling a bit here.

Gordon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Barnkvist knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Barnkvist is looking for a sweep.
Barnkvist looks to move to half guard but instead Gordon has passed into mount! Damn!
Gordon content just to control the position here.
Barnkvist regains half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Gordon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Barnkvist has managed to free his arm - good work.
Barnkvist controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ryan Gordon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Peter Barnkvist's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Barnkvist dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gordon digs a good body shot into Barnkvist's ribs.
Barnkvist doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gordon has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Gordon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnkvist was well out of range. Poor timing from Gordon.
Barnkvist misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gordon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barnkvist keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gordon.
Gordon swings widly with a right hand
and Barnkvist counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gordon connects with a single shot there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Barnkvist shoots in and bounces Gordon off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Barnkvist tries to free his leg and advance position but Gordon is retaining full guard.
Barnkvist makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Gordon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barnkvist is in close to Gordon's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Barnkvist tries to free his leg and advance position but Gordon is retaining full guard.
Barnkvist postures up and lands a big shot to Gordon's brow.
Barnkvist scoring with punches to the head and body.
Barnkvist trying to control but Gordon is working from the bottom.
Barnkvist controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gordon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnkvist holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Barnkvist wants to control but Gordon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Barnkvist gets back to full guard.

Gordon drops back looking for a leg! Barnkvist is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Barnkvist manages to kick Gordon off! Gordon jumps back into Barnkvist's guard.
Barnkvist wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnkvist keeping moving, preventing Gordon from controlling successfully.
Barnkvist is pulling down on Gordon's head to control his posture.
Gordon sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnkvist trying to control the position.
Peter Barnkvist overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barnkvist manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gordon manages to get himself to full guard.

Barnkvist is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gordon wants to sweep here but Barnkvist controlling him for the moment.
Gordon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barnkvist's guard.

Barnkvist lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Gordon keeping moving, preventing Barnkvist from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gordon has momentary wrist control but Barnkvist slips an elbow through the middle.

Gordon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barnkvist content to stall in guard here.
Barnkvist trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gordon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barnkvist scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Barnkvist connects with a couple of short punches.
Gordon is controlling Barnkvist's posture.

Gordon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barnkvist landing some decent shots from guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Barnkvist dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Peter Barnkvist's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Barnkvist bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barnkvist swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barnkvist fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A slow jab from Gordon misses its intended target.
Barnkvist finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Barnkvist has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gordon finds it's way round the side to connect with Barnkvist's head.
A jab from Gordon misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Barnkvist looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gordon!
You can see the frustration on Gordon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gordon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnkvist connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Gordon some visible discomfort.
Gordon is looking to regain half guard here but Barnkvist keeps moving and retains side control.
Gordon takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Gordon is looking for a sweep.
Barnkvist scores with punches from side control.
Barnkvist grinds an elbow into Gordon's temple.
Barnkvist scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Gordon to see if he's OK.
Barnkvist is putting a hurting on Gordon here, landing some big shots from side control.
Gordon takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnkvist slows the pace down.
Barnkvist working the ground and pound.
Gordon is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Barnkvist off and has taken his back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gordon avoiding Barnkvist 's attempts to control his hands.

Barnkvist is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Barnkvist manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gordon's guard. Nice work there by Barnkvist.
Gordon wants to sweep but no luck.

Gordon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gordon has momentary wrist control but Barnkvist slips an elbow through the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnkvist chips away with some ground and pound.
Barnkvist controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Barnkvist's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Barnkvist postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Gordon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barnkvist working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Barnkvist connects with a couple of short punches.
Barnkvist has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Barnkvist is working Gordon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Barnkvist stopping the sweep attempt from Gordon.
Barnkvist wants to pass the guard but Gordon is keeping the position.
Barnkvist landing some decent shots from guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnkvist is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Barnkvist keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gordon's head.
Barnkvist is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Barnkvist postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Barnkvist lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Barnkvist connects with a couple of short punches.
Gordon has momentary wrist control but Barnkvist slips an elbow through the middle.
Barnkvist passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Barnkvist cracks Gordon with a big right hand but Gordon just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnkvist in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Barnkvist landing a few strikes.
Gordon takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Barnkvist works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Barnkvist showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Barnkvist 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Barnkvist!
An out of breath Peter Barnkvist thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.