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SSG 156 Kyng vs Banner 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 London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Quinn Barnett! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Rory Gallagher!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Eddie Farnsworth and Jorge Garcia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gallagher tries to sprawl but Barnett drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnett (2) vs (0) Gallagher
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Barnett in particular looking to stall.
Barnett moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnett (5) vs (0) Gallagher
Barnett is looking to take a break and control but Gallagher is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gallagher seems a little lost for a moment, as Barnett dominates the positioning.
Barnett could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Barnett is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gallagher has escaped the position, nice work there.
Barnett moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnett wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gallagher, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnett is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gallagher knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gallagher looks winded!
You can see the frustration on Gallagher's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Barnett looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Barnett taking a breather here.
Barnett thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher is looking for a sweep.
Barnett takes a little break here. Gallagher wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Barnett is looking to take a break and control but Gallagher is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnett controlling the position.
Barnett trying to control the position but Gallagher is working away.
Barnett controls the position from side control.
Barnett swings around for an armbar but Gallagher sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Barnett's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnett (5) vs (2) Gallagher
Barnett has his hands on Gallagher's head, controlling the position.
Barnett manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gallagher manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnett (7) vs (2) Gallagher
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnett is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Barnett wants to pass the guard but Gallagher is keeping the position.
Barnett content to stall in guard here.
Barnett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gallagher is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Barnett pushing down on Gallagher's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher is not content to let Barnett control the position.
Barnett frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnett (10) vs (2) Gallagher
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnett fails to move to back control.
Gallagher is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Barnett has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Barnett (13) vs (2) Gallagher
Gallagher is trying to defend against the choke here but Barnett has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Barnett Tightens the hold and Gallagher taps out furiously! Barnett displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Quinn Barnett!
An out of breath Quinn Barnett thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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