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CWC 324 - Prelims PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 8 losses; Eric Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 29 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Barnes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mondragon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Barnes clinches.
Mondragon goes for a takedown in the clinch but Barnes prevents it.
Barnes has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Mondragon clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Barnes (4) vs (0) Mondragon
Barnes is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Mondragon is in a bad position with Barnes working for a choke. Mondragon manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (4) vs (2) Mondragon
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Mondragon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barnes is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (6) vs (2) Mondragon
Mondragon is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barnes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Mondragon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mondragon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mondragon has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at London MMA Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Barnes trying to control but Mondragon is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Mondragon is retaining full guard.
Barnes is working hard here to advance position.
Mondragon 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 (6) vs (4) Mondragon
Barnes is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mondragon performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mondragon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Barnes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mondragon content to stall in guard here.
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.
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.
Barnes 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 (8) vs (4) Mondragon
Barnes sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mondragon works his way to full guard. Good work.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mondragon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mondragon keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Mondragon pulls Barnes in close to his closed guard and prevents Barnes from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mondragon is trying to control the position but Barnes postures up.
Barnes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Barnes passes into half guard.
Mondragon is refusing to be controlled, as Barnes sits in half guard.
Mondragon won't allow Barnes to pass to mount.
Mondragon is looking to control Barnes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mondragon avoid being mounted?
Barnes wants to pass to mount but Mondragon is defending the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Barnes trying to control from Mondragon's half guard. Mondragon has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Barnes passes into half guard.
Barnes seems to be working for a kimura but Mondragon defends the submission attempt.
Mondragon tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control.
Mondragon manages to get to full guard.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Mondragon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mondragon is keeping the position for now.
Mondragon controlling Barnes's posture.
Mondragon trying to keep a closed guard but Barnes is proving a slippery customer.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mondragon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mondragon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mondragon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mondragon is adopting a defensive guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Barnes passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (11) vs (4) Mondragon
Barnes tries for a kimura but Mondragon is defending well.
Barnes trying to control the position but Mondragon is working away.
Mondragon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mondragon can't do much from the bottom here.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mondragon keeps working.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Barnes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mondragon is not content to let Barnes control the position.
Mondragon sneaks back into half guard.
Barnes is looking to take a break and control but Mondragon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mondragon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barnes is working away from the top position though.
Barnes is keen to just control but Mondragon is a slippery customer.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Barnes prevents Mondragon from improving his position.
Barnes trying to control the action but Mondragon is working from the bottom.
Mondragon controlling the position for now.
Mondragon regains full guard. Nicely done.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Mondragon is retaining full guard.
Mondragon wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Mondragon is retaining full guard.
Mondragon looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Barnes seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mondragon holds on and takes a little breather.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Mondragon is keeping the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Mondragon can't keep his opponent in guard - Barnes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mondragon won't allow Barnes to pass to mount.
Barnes works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (14) vs (4) Mondragon
Barnes tries to control but Mondragon wriggling away.
Mondragon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Barnes looking to control but Mondragon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Barnes goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Mondragon is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (14) vs (6) Mondragon
Mondragon won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Barnes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mondragon is one step ahead there.
Barnes is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Barnes working for a triangle but Mondragon defends it easily.
That's thirteen minutes 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.
Barnes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mondragon defends well.
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mondragon is one step ahead there.
Barnes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (16) vs (6) Mondragon
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Mondragon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mondragon seems keen to control Barnes's posture.
Barnes is pushing down on Mondragon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mondragon is fighting to maintain full guard but Barnes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Barnes trying to control from half guard but Mondragon is working away.
Mondragon is controlling Barnes's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Mondragon is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (19) vs (6) Mondragon
Mondragon wants to hold on but Barnes pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes takes the fight on points by 19 to 6.
A less than humble Eric Barnes misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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