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CWC 296 - Brown vs Cubbedge 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Eric Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 9 losses; Arthur Kincaid!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Barnes moves into the clinch successfully.
Kincaid gets control of Barnes's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kincaid will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Kincaid keeps moving.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Kincaid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kincaid working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barnes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barnes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kincaid keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes being controlled here momentarily.
We've been hearing good reports from Barnes's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Barnes won't allow Kincaid to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kincaid has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barnes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kincaid tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barnes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Barnes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Kincaid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kincaid is trying to control the position but Barnes postures up.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kincaid is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (0) vs (2) Kincaid
Kincaid wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnes keeps working.
Barnes regains full guard. Nicely done.
Barnes wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kincaid stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kincaid wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Barnes controls Kincaid momentarily but Kincaid frees himself.
Kincaid avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kincaid advances to half guard.
Kincaid is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kincaid is pressing down on Barnes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Barnes is holding on for now.
Kincaid wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnes keeps working.
Barnes wants to get back to full guard.
Kincaid is looking to take a break and control but Barnes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
My spies in HELLsinki inform me that Kincaid has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kincaid content to control rather than advance.
Kincaid wants to free his trapped foot but Barnes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kincaid seems to be looking for submissions.
Kincaid wants to take a breather but Barnes is having none of it.
Barnes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kincaid pulls his head out easily.
Barnes is not content to let Kincaid control the position.
Barnes wants to control but Kincaid is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kincaid slows the pace down in half guard.
Kincaid trying to mount his opponent but Barnes defends it.
Kincaid trying to control the action but Barnes is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Barnes tries to roll over but Kincaid keeps him under control.
Barnes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Barnes.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Kincaid from controlling successfully.
Barnes trying to control the position.
Barnes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kincaid defends it easily.
Kincaid looking to pass the guard.
Kincaid slips nicely into half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kincaid is looking for a kimura but Barnes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kincaid to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kincaid is pressing down on Barnes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Barnes is holding on for now.
Well, if Kincaid is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Barnes.
Kincaid trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Kincaid pushes down on Barnes's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Barnes is looking to improve his position.
Kincaid is stalling here. Barnes is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kincaid seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Barnes has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnes (4) vs (2) Kincaid
Kincaid is not content to let Barnes control the position.
Kincaid is looking to regain half guard here but Barnes keeps moving and retains side control.
Barnes trying to control the action but Kincaid is working from the bottom.
Kincaid manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Barnes wants to work for an arm triangle but Kincaid is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Barnes wants to pass to mount but Kincaid is defending the position.
Kincaid is looking for a sweep. Barnes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kincaid gets full guard.
Kincaid looking for a guillotine here but Barnes defends easily.
Kincaid looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kincaid keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Kincaid keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kincaid wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kincaid working for a triangle but Barnes defends it easily.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Kincaid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes postures up.
Kincaid is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kincaid is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kincaid keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Kincaid is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kincaid is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Kincaid is retaining full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kincaid controls Barnes momentarily but Barnes frees himself.
Kincaid looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barnes pushes down on Kincaid's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kincaid moves into full guard.
Barnes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Kincaid is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barnes pushing down on Kincaid's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kincaid actively working from the bottom here.
Barnes controlling the pace.
Kincaid tries to get to full guard but Barnes has control of the leg.
Barnes is looking for a kimura but Kincaid is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barnes to get the leverage.
Kincaid looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barnes is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Barnes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kincaid doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barnes.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kincaid is controlling Barnes's trapped leg to prevent Barnes from advancing to side control.
Barnes is keen to just control but Kincaid is a slippery customer.
Kincaid trying to control but Barnes postures up.
Kincaid is refusing to be controlled, as Barnes sits in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes trying to pass the guard but Kincaid defending well.
Kincaid is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes takes the fight on points by 4 to 2.
Eric Barnes was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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