PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Konrad Wagner (ranked 1552 p4p, 2654 weight class) and Baldomir Barbosa (ranked 236 p4p, 378 weight class). Barbosa comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Unfaithful kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Wagner
vs
Barbosa

181 cm
20
173
4 - 0 - 0

185 cm
20
186
3 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Conviction

Big Chief Nutrition & Laundry Services (80%)
Conquer

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Konrad Wagner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Baldomir Barbosa!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Summer Carpenter and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters circling a little - Wagner finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Barbosa wants to clinch
enabling Wagner to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Barbosa misses the target.
Wagner throws the left hand but Barbosa avoids the punch easily.
Barbosa is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A left lands for Wagner.
Wagner throws the kick towards the body but Barbosa avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Barbosa rushes Wagner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Barbosa can't find room to land a body shot as Wagner controls the action.
Barbosa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wagner lands a body shot in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Wagner.
Wagner tries a body shot but Barbosa blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagner throws a head punch that misses.
Wagner swings wildly with an uppercut but Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbosa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barbosa looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Barbosa working aggressively here.
Barbosa tries a body shot but Wagner blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wagner.
Barbosa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barbosa wants to take the fight to the mat but Wagner manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Wagner gets through Barbosa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Wagner fails to land.
Barbosa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barbosa blocks an uppercut.
Barbosa misses with some punches.
Wagner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
I was talking to Wagner's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Wagner misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Wagner fails to land.
Barbosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barbosa tries to score a body lock takedown but Wagner shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wagner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barbosa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wagner has a couple of punches blocked by Barbosa.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wagner lands a nice uppercut.
Wagner lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbosa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Wagner fails to land.
Wagner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wagner scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Barbosa tries to score a body lock takedown but Wagner shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Konrad Wagner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baldomir Barbosa.
Wagner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wagner.
Barbosa misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Barbosa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wagner swings wildly with an uppercut but Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid it.

Barbosa turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Barbosa tries to advance to mount but can't.
Wagner on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wagner tries to get out of the position.
Wagner is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Barbosa off and has taken his back!
Barbosa trying to control but not successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagner trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Barbosa doesn't escape.
Barbosa wants to control his opponent's hands but Wagner gets his hands free.
Barbosa is trying to get back to his feet but Wagner has full control of the position and if anything, Barbosa has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Wagner really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Barbosa.
Barbosa trying to control the position but Wagner manages to sink in the hooks.
Wagner just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Barbosa manages to reverse the position and now he's in Wagner's guard. Nice work there by Barbosa.
Barbosa is pushing down on Wagner's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wagner is fighting to maintain full guard but Barbosa has managed to sneak the leg through.
Barbosa not doing much here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barbosa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Barbosa in particular looking to stall.
Wagner is looking for a sweep. Barbosa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Konrad Wagner dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Barbosa thows a leg kick but Wagner checks it
enabling Wagner to counter with a crisp jab.
Barbosa closes the distance looking to clinch
and Barbosa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice shot lands for Wagner.
Barbosa throws the left hand but Wagner avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wagner connects with a nice looking jab.
Barbosa ducks under a wild hook from Wagner.
Barbosa wants to counter with a clinch but Wagner pushes him away.
Barbosa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Barbosa misses.
Wagner throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

It looks like Baldomir Barbosa has been cut.
Konrad Wagner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barbosa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wagner.
Wagner lets loose with a powerful body kick. Barbosa will feel that in the morning.
Wagner lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barbosa's sensitive parts.
Konrad Wagner is winning the standup battle so far.
Wagner takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wagner connects with a crisp jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Barbosa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wagner connects with an inside leg kick.
Barbosa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Barbosa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wagner manages to avoid it.
Wagner scores with a hook.
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!
Wagner takes a jab right on the kisser.
Barbosa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wagner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barbosa.
Wagner keeps the fight on the outside.
Wagner appears to be looking for a big counter.
Wagner misses with a head kick.
Barbosa is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Barbosa tries a low kick but Wagner avoids it.
Wagner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barbosa can do to turn this around?
Wagner fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barbosa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wagner scores with a shot to the body.
Barbosa slips a jab from Wagner.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wagner counters with a nice uppercut.
Wagner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barbosa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wagner counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wagner drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

Barbosa darts in and clinches Wagner up against the cage.
Konrad Wagner has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wagner scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wagner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barbosa's elbow.
Barbosa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wagner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wagner has a couple of punches blocked by Barbosa.
Wagner lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Barbosa or not.
Wagner lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Barbosa drives through and clinches with Wagner against the cage.
A short right from Wagner.
Barbosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Wagner controls his hands.
Wagner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barbosa.
Barbosa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wagner has a couple of punches blocked by Barbosa.
Wagner takes a shot to the head.
Barbosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wagner struggles to land a body shot inside as Barbosa controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Barbosa.
Barbosa is trying to drag Wagner to the mat but Wagner just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Barbosa scores with a shoulder strike.
Wagner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barbosa has a couple of punches blocked by Wagner.
Barbosa working aggressively here.
Wagner misses with a hook from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wagner's elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagner misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barbosa.
Wagner misses with some punches.
Barbosa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Barbosa.
Wagner works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wagner lands with a light punch inside.
Wagner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
Barbosa misses with a body punch.
Wagner swings wildly with an uppercut but Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wagner misses with the head strike.
A short right from Wagner on the inside.
Wagner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wagner works on Barbosa's body with a couple of short punches.
Barbosa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barbosa tries a body shot but Wagner blocks it.
Wagner has a couple of punches blocked by Barbosa.
Wagner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wagner lands a hook that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
Barbosa is looking to take this one to the mat.
Wagner lands with a right to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Barbosa misses with the head strike.
Wagner tries a body shot but Barbosa blocks it.
Barbosa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wagner.
Barbosa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wagner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
Barbosa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Barbosa throws a punch but it's blocked by Wagner.
Barbosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barbosa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Barbosa blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Barbosa fails to land.
Wagner gets through Barbosa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barbosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Wagner controls his hands.
Wagner lands with a light punch inside.
Barbosa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wagner lands with a left to the head.
Barbosa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wagner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barbosa's elbow.
Wagner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagner lands a hook that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
Wagner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wagner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Barbosa fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Barbosa fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Wagner.
Barbosa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wagner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barbosa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barbosa has a couple of punches blocked by Wagner.
Barbosa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wagner struggles to land a body shot inside as Barbosa controls his hands.
Wagner working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wagner swings wildly with an uppercut but Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wagner lands a nice uppercut.

Barbosa is trying to trip Wagner. He has hold of a leg but Wagner is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Barbosa persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbosa controlling from the top position.
Barbosa trying to control but Wagner is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Wagner haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Baldomir Barbosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wagner has Barbosa pulled in close to control his posture.
Konrad Wagner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Barbosa would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Wagner keeping full guard, as Barbosa tries to pass.
Barbosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Wagner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
Konrad Wagner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wagner, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Konrad Wagner!
During a confident post fight interview, Konrad Wagner thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.