PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Conrad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blake Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruce Conrad had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 137.5lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Blake Barnes will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Conrad
vs
Barnes

165 cm
20
142 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

176 cm
19
143 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

Attliction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruce Conrad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blake Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Conrad looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Barnes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Conrad might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Conrad avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Conrad has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Conrad trying to stand up but can't free himself from Barnes's guard.
Conrad looking to pass the guard.
Conrad is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes 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.
Conrad wanted to stand there but Barnes had control of the position.
Barnes is trying to control the position but Conrad postures up.
Conrad preventing the sweep.

Barnes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Conrad trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Conrad wants to stand but Barnes is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Barnes pushes a forearm under Conrad's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Conrad is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Blake Barnes!