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SSG 131 Maximus vs Schaubi 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 4 wins and 5 losses; Freddy Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 12 losses; Dusty Rhodeo!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rhodeo or perhaps it was just good defense by Barnes, which made it look bad.
Rhodeo tries to clinch up but Barnes circles away and keeps his distance.
Barnes has Rhodeo up against the cage in a clinch.
Barnes has hold of one of Rhodeo's legs. Rhodeo is fighting the takedown attempt but Barnes gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (0) Rhodeo
Barnes preventing the sweep.
Rhodeo throws his legs up looking for a submission but Barnes uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (5) vs (0) Rhodeo
Rhodeo looks to move to half guard but instead Barnes has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnes (7) vs (0) Rhodeo
Barnes wants to finish this one by submission but Rhodeo is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Barnes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhodeo working to try and regain half guard.
Barnes is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Rhodeo is surviving well by controlling Barnes's body position as best he can.
Rhodeo tries to hold on but Barnes postures up.
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 looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Rhodeo can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes wants to control the pace but Rhodeo is squirming around nicely.
Rhodeo tries to improve his position but instead Barnes has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Barnes (10) vs (0) Rhodeo
Rhodeo wants to control his opponent's hands but Barnes gets his hands free.
Barnes looking for the choke but no joy.
Rhodeo is looking to control the hands but Barnes breaks free and manages to sink in a rear naked choke that ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Freddy Barnes!
A victorious Freddy Barnes thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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