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Stepping Stone 56 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 10 losses; Matt Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Osiris Egyptian!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Chad Campbell and Russell Pearce.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Egyptian has taken the fight to the clinch.
Egyptian tries for a takedown but Barnes manages to get underhooks.
Egyptian prevents a takedown attempt there.
Barnes is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Egyptian gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Barnes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Egyptian avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Barnes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnes gets underhooks to prevent Egyptian's takedown attempt.
Barnes gets underhooks to prevent Egyptian's takedown attempt.
Egyptian wants a takedown but no success here.
Barnes drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Barnes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Egyptian fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Barnes gets tackled into the cage by Egyptian. Egyptian maintains the clinch.
Barnes has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Egyptian has Barnes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Barnes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Egyptian is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Barnes can't fight it off and eventually Egyptian manages to take the fight to the floor. Barnes looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (0) vs (2) Egyptian
Egyptian content to stall in guard here.
Let's hope that Egyptian has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes is trying to control the position but Egyptian postures up.
Egyptian slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Egyptian trying to control from half guard but Barnes is working away.
Barnes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
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 (2) vs (2) Egyptian
Barnes passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Egyptian! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (5) vs (2) Egyptian
Barnes looking to control and managing it successfully.
Barnes goes for an armbar but Egyptian turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Egyptian. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (5) vs (4) Egyptian
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian looking to pass the guard.
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.
Barnes being controlled here, momentarily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian preventing the sweep.
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 (7) vs (4) Egyptian
Egyptian controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Egyptian wants to get back to full guard.
Egyptian is looking to control Barnes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Egyptian avoid being mounted?
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Barnes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Egyptian preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Barnes is looking to take a break and control but Egyptian is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barnes wants to work for an arm triangle but Egyptian is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Barnes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Egyptian sees it coming and defends easily.
Egyptian tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control.
Barnes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Egyptian has managed to free his arm - good work.
Egyptian wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian is pressing down on Barnes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Barnes slips nicely into half guard.
Barnes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Egyptian doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barnes.
Barnes seems to be looking for submissions.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but Egyptian defending well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Barnes is looking for a kimura but Egyptian is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barnes to get the leverage.
Barnes wants to pass to mount but Egyptian is defending the position.
Barnes trying to control from half guard but Egyptian is working away.
Barnes is thwarting Egyptian's attempts to control the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian has his hands clasped together around Barnes's back. He's all about the action.
Barnes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Barnes wants to control but Egyptian is keeping him busy.
Egyptian trying to hold on to Barnes's head to control him but Barnes postures up.
Egyptian is not content to let Barnes control the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Egyptian.
Egyptian looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barnes is one step ahead there.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Egyptian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian controlling the position.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Egyptian keeps moving.
Barnes is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Barnes forces his way into half guard.
Barnes seems to be looking for submissions.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Barnes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Barnes seems to be looking for submissions.
Barnes stalling away here and it's allowed Egyptian to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Egyptian seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Barnes trying to control but Egyptian is working from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Egyptian is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Egyptian controlling Barnes's posture.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Egyptian is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
A less than humble Matt Barnes misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
The defeated Osiris Egyptian had this to say: 'I am done. Thank you all, its time to retire. '. |
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