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Stepping Stone 53 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Cyrus Ozymandias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Jake Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Barnes forces Ozymandias back against the cage and clinches.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Barnes has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Barnes has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Ozymandias regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ozymandias (0) vs (2) Barnes
Ozymandias controlling Barnes's posture.
Ozymandias keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Ozymandias trying to control the position here.
Ozymandias wants to sweep here but Barnes controlling him for the moment.
Ozymandias pulls Barnes in close to his closed guard and prevents Barnes from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes is pushing down on Ozymandias's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ozymandias is fighting to maintain full guard but Barnes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ozymandias tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes wants to control but Ozymandias is keeping him busy.
Barnes is looking for a kimura here.
Barnes is keen to just control but Ozymandias is a slippery customer.
Ozymandias is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Ozymandias is defending well.
Ozymandias holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Barnes prevents Ozymandias from improving his position.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Ozymandias is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ozymandias is looking for a sweep. Barnes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barnes is keen to just control but Ozymandias is a slippery customer.
Barnes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ozymandias has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ozymandias is controlling Barnes's trapped leg to prevent Barnes from advancing to side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barnes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ozymandias wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ozymandias is holding on to half guard well.
Barnes is pressing down on Ozymandias's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ozymandias is holding on for now.
Ozymandias desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Barnes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Barnes is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes prevents Ozymandias from improving his position.
Barnes wants to pass to mount but Ozymandias is defending the position.
Ozymandias tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes is trying to control the action in half guard but Ozymandias is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Barnes seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Barnes works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ozymandias (0) vs (5) Barnes
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ozymandias regains half guard.
Ozymandias is looking for a sweep. Barnes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ozymandias moves into full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Ozymandias'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 wants to pass the guard but Ozymandias is keeping the position.
Ozymandias pulls Barnes in close to prevent any damage.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Ozymandias is retaining full guard.
Ozymandias has Barnes pulled in close to control his posture.
Barnes is looking to advance position but Ozymandias has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ozymandias (4) vs (5) Barnes
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ozymandias takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Barnes tries to hold on but Ozymandias postures up.
Ozymandias with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Ozymandias controlling from mount.
Barnes working to try and regain half guard.
Ozymandias takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Barnes is trying to escape the mount but Ozymandias keeps good control and instead manages to take Barnes's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ozymandias (7) vs (5) Barnes
Ozymandias is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Barnes is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Barnes trying to control but not successfully.
Ozymandias has the hooks in. Barnes is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ozymandias controlling the positon.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Barnes just trying to survive but Ozymandias is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Ozymandias is riding his opponent, not letting Barnes buck him off.
Barnes just trying to survive but Ozymandias is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
I would not like to be Barnes right now.
Barnes trying to control the action but Ozymandias just sinks the hooks in.
Ozymandias controls the action.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Barnes tries to roll but Ozymandias sticks to his back.
Ozymandias slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Barnes tries to escape but Ozymandias has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
What can Barnes do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Barnes rolls, trying to escape but Ozymandias keeps control of the position.
Ozymandias just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
I really don't envy Barnes right now.
Barnes tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Ozymandias controlling from the full mount.
Barnes is desperately trying to improve his position but Ozymandias has a good base and remains in mount.
Ozymandias tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Barnes is looking to improve his position but Ozymandias isn't that keen on the idea.
Ozymandias controlling from mount.
Barnes bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ozymandias (7) vs (7) Barnes
Barnes preventing the sweep.
Ozymandias controlling the position.
Barnes pushing down on Ozymandias's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ozymandias is looking to improve his position.
Ozymandias is trying to maintain the position but Barnes is very close to passing his half guard.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ozymandias keeps working.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ozymandias wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Barnes content to control rather than advance.
Ozymandias has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barnes is working away from the top position though.
Ozymandias is trying to get back to full guard.
Ozymandias is positioning himself well to prevent Barnes advancing to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ozymandias manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ozymandias trying to control the position here.
Ozymandias keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ozymandias controlling Barnes's posture.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ozymandias looking for a sweep. Not yet Ozymandias, not yet.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Ozymandias keeps moving.
Ozymandias pulls Barnes in close to prevent any damage.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Ozymandias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ozymandias has Barnes pulled in close to control his posture.
Barnes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ozymandias wants to sweep here but Barnes controlling him for the moment.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Ozymandias keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ozymandias is keeping the position for now.
Ozymandias pulls Barnes in close to prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Barnes gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Barnes wins on points by 8 to 7. |
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