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TWGC 35 (185lbs, D1): Finals - Round 3 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Buddy Barnett! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 2 losses; Guido Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Turturro looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barnett is fending him off so far but Turturro persists. Nope, Barnett circles away and we're back to standing.
Turturro tries for a takedown but Barnett sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Turturro looks for a takedown but Barnett sprawls well.
Buddy Barnett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guido Turturro.
Barnett moves into range and clinches up with Turturro.
Turturro is trying to drag Barnett to the mat but Barnett just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Turturro is trying to drag Barnett to the mat but Barnett just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Barnett decides to pull guard.
Barnett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Turturro is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnett has his hands on Turturro's head, controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turturro sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Turturro looking to pass the guard.
Barnett is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turturro trying to control but Barnett is working from the bottom.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Turturro stopping the sweep attempt from Barnett.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnett seems keen to control Turturro's posture.
Turturro preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnett keeping full guard, as Turturro tries to pass.
Barnett is adopting a defensive guard.
My spies in AREA 51 inform me that Turturro has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Barnett seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turturro controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Barnett is adopting a defensive guard.
Turturro is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Turturro tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnett is retaining full guard.
Barnett pulls Turturro in to control the position.
Barnett's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Barnett wants to hit a sweep here but Turturro passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Barnett there! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnett (0) vs (3) Turturro
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Turturro fails to move to back control.
Barnett tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barnett wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Barnett (0) vs (6) Turturro
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Turturro has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Barnett's body.
Turturro is hanging on to Barnett's back as he tries to escape.
Turturro controls the position.
Barnett trying to control the hands but Turturro won't let him.
Barnett showing good submission defense here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Turturro is riding his opponent, not letting Barnett buck him off.
Turturro controlling well, preventing Barnett from escaping the position.
Barnett prevents Turturro from getting a body triangle.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Turturro is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Barnett tries to escape the position.
Barnett is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Turturro's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Barnett rolls, trying to escape but Turturro keeps control of the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Turturro keeps control of the position as Barnett tries to break free.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Turturro trying to control.
Turturro controls the action.
Turturro controlling well, preventing Barnett from escaping the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Turturro trying to control.
Turturro is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Barnett breaks Turturro's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnett (2) vs (6) Turturro
Barnett is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Turturro pulls Barnett in close to his closed guard and prevents Barnett from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Barnett slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Turturro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barnett is one step ahead there.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Barnett content to stall in guard here.
Turturro is adopting a defensive guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Turturro wins on points by 6 to 2.
Guido Turturro is the new middleweight champion!
Guido Turturro decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you. |
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