PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between India Conquer Worlrd (ranked 6015 p4p, 25382 weight class) and Bobby Barnell (ranked 212 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Conquer Worlrd
vs
Barnell

225 cm
18
170
0 - 2 - 0

193 cm
21
175
1 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Enjoys gardening

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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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, India Conquer Worlrd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Barnell!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Barnell fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Conquer Worlrd sprawls well initially but Barnell persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Conquer Worlrd wants to stand back up but Barnell manages to pass into side control.
Conquer Worlrd looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnell working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Barnell moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Conquer Worlrd takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Barnell is putting a hurting on Conquer Worlrd here, landing some big shots from side control.
Conquer Worlrd definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Barnell decides to stand up, so the ref orders Conquer Worlrd to his feet.

Barnell looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnell stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnell takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Barnell trying to control the pace.
Barnell works his way into side control.
Conquer Worlrd prevents Barnell from moving into mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Barnell is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Conquer Worlrd is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Conquer Worlrd is letting Barnell control him for a moment.
It looks like Barnell might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Barnell landing strikes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
You can see the frustration on Conquer Worlrd's face as Barnell controls the position.
Conquer Worlrd is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Barnell has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Conquer Worlrd really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnell scoring with punches from side control.

Barnell tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Barnell has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Check out the look on Barnell's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Barnell works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Conquer Worlrd being controlled for a moment.
Conquer Worlrd takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnell lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Barnell landing strikes.
Barnell in side control lands a decent elbow.
Barnell just content to control the position.
Barnell working the ground and pound.
Barnell controls the position.
Barnell creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Conquer Worlrd being controlled for a moment.

Barnell tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Barnell dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Barnell gets a takedown into half guard.
Barnell seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Barnell passes to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Barnell is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Conquer Worlrd knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barnell controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnell cracks Conquer Worlrd with a big right hand but Conquer Worlrd just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Barnell lands a decent elbow from side control.
Barnell looks up at the clock and then as Conquer Worlrd takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Barnell smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Barnell tries to move to mount but Conquer Worlrd blocks the move with his legs.
Barnell lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Conquer Worlrd down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Barnell working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Barnell scores with a couple of short elbows.
Barnell cracks Conquer Worlrd with a big elbow.
Barnell lands a few punches from side control.
Barnell landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Barnell in side control lands a decent elbow.
A lull in the action here.
Barnell wants to stand but Conquer Worlrd is controlling his arm.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Barnell is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Conquer Worlrd knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Barnell working the body and head with strikes.
Conquer Worlrd is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Barnell landing a few strikes.

Barnell tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Barnell has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnell is staying tight to Conquer Worlrd's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Conquer Worlrd is looking to regain half guard here but Barnell keeps moving and retains side control.
Barnell takes a little break here. Conquer Worlrd wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Barnell working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Barnell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Barnell fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Conquer Worlrd to the ground. Barnell is now in Conquer Worlrd's guard.
Barnell is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Barnell slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Barnell is looking to stand up but Conquer Worlrd won't let him.
Barnell stands and throws Conquer Worlrd's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Barnell controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnell lands a decent elbow from side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnell working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Barnell controlling the position from side mount.
Let's hope that Barnell has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Barnell lands an elbow.
Barnell landing strikes.
Barnell looks up at the clock and then as Conquer Worlrd takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Barnell smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnell is working Conquer Worlrd over with some ground and pound from side control.

Barnell working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Barnell is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Conquer Worlrd will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Conquer Worlrd tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Barnell wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Conquer Worlrd takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Barnell working the ground and pound.
Barnell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnell taking a breather here.
Barnell landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Barnell scoring with punches and elbows.
Barnell slows the pace down.

Barnell working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Barnell creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnell landing strikes.
Barnell has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Conquer Worlrd!
BOOM! Barnell connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Barnell with the ground and pound from mount.
Bobby Barnell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Conquer Worlrd is rocked!
Conquer Worlrd is trying desperately to improve position.
Oh Conquer Worlrd is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barnell controlling his opponent.
India Conquer Worlrd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
BOOM! Barnell connects with a massive shot to the dome!

And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Barnell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Barnell has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Barnell!