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SSG 108 Gomes vs Maximus 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 18 wins and 9 losses; Jake Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 14 losses; Olaf Snowstrinski!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Kavanagh and David Schapiro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Barnes takes the fight into the clinch.
Barnes wants the takedown. Snowstrinski is fighting it off but Barnes persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Snowstrinski's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (0) Snowstrinski
Snowstrinski keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snowstrinski has an active guard here but Barnes has managed to pass into half guard.
Barnes wants to advance to full mount but Snowstrinski doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Snowstrinski is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Barnes content to control rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snowstrinski is trying to maintain the position but Barnes is very close to passing his half guard.
Barnes tries to pass to full mount but Snowstrinski defends it.
Snowstrinski wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
Snowstrinski won't allow Barnes to pass to mount.
Barnes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Barnes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Snowstrinski is in trouble now - Barnes has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (5) vs (0) Snowstrinski
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Snowstrinski is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (5) vs (2) Snowstrinski
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Snowstrinski trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Snowstrinski won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.
Snowstrinski wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Barnes seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Snowstrinski trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Snowstrinski drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Barnes manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Snowstrinski has Barnes in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (7) vs (2) Snowstrinski
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Snowstrinski manages to get to full guard.
Snowstrinski is trying to keep Barnes in close.
Barnes is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Barnes preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Barnes is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Snowstrinski is keeping the position for now.
Barnes is looking to advance position but Snowstrinski has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnes (7) vs (6) Snowstrinski
Barnes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Barnes wants to control but Snowstrinski is having none of it.
Barnes is looking to improve his position but Snowstrinski isn't that keen on the idea.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Barnes tries to hold on but Snowstrinski postures up.
Snowstrinski prevents Barnes from getting the reversal.
Snowstrinski jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Barnes is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Barnes and Snowstrinski has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Barnes is looking to regain half guard here but Snowstrinski keeps moving and retains side control.
Snowstrinski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Barnes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Barnes manages to work his way to half guard, despite Snowstrinski's best efforts.
Snowstrinski trying to control the action but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnes is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at QUBE Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Barnes gets full guard.
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet.
Barnes wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Snowstrinski drops back, looking for a kneebar! Barnes looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Barnes looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Barnes! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnes (11) vs (6) Snowstrinski
Barnes tries to move to full mount but Snowstrinski actually manages to regain half guard.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but Snowstrinski defending well.
Barnes trying to control the action but Snowstrinski is working from the bottom.
Snowstrinski gets back to full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes won't allow Snowstrinski to sweep him here.
Barnes is pushing down on Snowstrinski's leg trying to pass to half guard. Snowstrinski is fighting to maintain full guard but Barnes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Barnes is pressing down on Snowstrinski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Snowstrinski is holding on for now.
Barnes moves into full mount! Snowstrinski won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (14) vs (6) Snowstrinski
Barnes controlling the position easily from mount.
Barnes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Snowstrinski is looking to escape.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Barnes controlling the pace for now.
Snowstrinski is squirming around, avoiding Barnes's attempts to control the action.
Snowstrinski sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Snowstrinski makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Snowstrinski.
Snowstrinski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barnes slips nicely into half guard.
Barnes works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (17) vs (6) Snowstrinski
Barnes content just to control the position here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Barnes goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Snowstrinski turns into him and now he's in Barnes's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (17) vs (8) Snowstrinski
Snowstrinski trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnes is pulling down on Snowstrinski's head. It's preventing any offense from Snowstrinski, at least for the moment.
Snowstrinski wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Barnes trying to control the position here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Snowstrinski is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Barnes is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Barnes has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (19) vs (8) Snowstrinski
Barnes drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Snowstrinski dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (19) vs (10) Snowstrinski
Snowstrinski drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Barnes dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (21) vs (10) Snowstrinski
Snowstrinski 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.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Barnes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (24) vs (10) Snowstrinski
Barnes is looking to take a break and control but Snowstrinski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barnes advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnes (26) vs (10) Snowstrinski
Barnes trying to control but Snowstrinski is having none of it.
Snowstrinski tries to hold on but Barnes pushes him away.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Barnes trying to control but Snowstrinski is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes controlling his opponent.
Barnes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Snowstrinski is looking to escape.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Barnes swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Snowstrinski is now in Barnes's guard. A big mistake from Barnes there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (26) vs (12) Snowstrinski
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Snowstrinski from controlling successfully.
Snowstrinski might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Barnes haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snowstrinski being controlled here momentarily.
Snowstrinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes takes the fight on points by 26 to 12. |
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