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Event:
SSG 126 Hlervu vs Rhodeo
Date: Apr 02, 2023 |
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 10 wins and 19 losses; Matt Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 7 losses; Roddy Banner!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Kavanagh and Jorge Garcia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Barnes clinches with his opponent.
Barnes wants to take the fight to the mat but Banner manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Banner has Barnes pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Banner pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Barnes tumbling to the mat - Banner dives into Barnes's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (0) vs (2) Banner
Banner trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banner tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Banner has gone for a leg lock! Barnes slips out almost immediately though and dives into Banner's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (2) Banner
Barnes wants to control from the top but Banner keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes controlling from the top position.
Banner wants to improve his position but instead Barnes has moved into half guard.
#T1#
Barnes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Banner does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Barnes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Banner is pressing down on Barnes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Banner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barnes's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (4) Banner
Banner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Banner wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
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 (4) vs (4) Banner
The fighters are battling for position here. Banner manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Barnes has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Banner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Banner wants to sweep here but Barnes controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Barnes being controlled here momentarily.
Banner trying to keep a closed guard but Barnes is proving a slippery customer.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Barnes postures up.
#SUB2#
Banner has his foot on Barnes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barnes works his way back into a safe position though.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Banner keeps moving.
Banner trying to control the position.
Banner looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Banner has his hands on Barnes's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Barnes is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Banner has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Barnes is looking to defend but Banner has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Barnes! Banner pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Barnes taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Roddy Banner!
After winning the bout, Roddy Banner thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SSG 119 Waterman vs Kimura
Date: Mar 19, 2023 |
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 10 wins and 18 losses; Matt Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 7 losses; Abu Schaubi!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Schaubi moves into range and clinches up with Barnes.#TD2#
Schaubi successfully pulls guard.
Schaubi looking for a sweep. Not yet Schaubi, not yet.
Barnes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Barnes looking to sit in guard and control but Schaubi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (0) vs (2) Schaubi
Barnes trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schaubi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Schaubi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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 (2) vs (2) Schaubi
Schaubi controlling Barnes's posture. #T2#
Schaubi keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
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.
Barnes passes into half guard.
Barnes is pressing down on Schaubi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Schaubi is holding on for now.
Schaubi tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Schaubi is defending well. #T3##SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura but Schaubi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barnes to get the leverage. #SUB#
Barnes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Schaubi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barnes.
Barnes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Schaubi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Schaubi is controlling Barnes's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T4##SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura but Schaubi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barnes to get the leverage.
Barnes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Schaubi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Schaubi wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
Barnes is looking to pass Schaubi's guard but actually Schaubi recovers to full guard.
Barnes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Barnes being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Barnes drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Schaubi dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (4) Schaubi#T5#
Schaubi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Schaubi won't allow Barnes to sweep him here. #T6#
Schaubi trying to move into half guard but instead Barnes has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (4) vs (4) Schaubi
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Barnes drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Schaubi dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (4) vs (6) Schaubi
Schaubi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Schaubi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Schaubi is stalling in the full guard.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T7#
Barnes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Schaubi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Barnes trying to keep a closed guard but Schaubi is proving a slippery customer.
#T8#
Barnes wants to control but Schaubi passes easily into half guard.
Schaubi controlling the action here.
Schaubi is continuing to stall.#T9#
Schaubi works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (4) vs (9) Schaubi
Schaubi controlling the position easily from mount. #T10#
Barnes looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Barnes (4) vs (12) Schaubi
Schaubi doesn't have the hooks in and Barnes manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (6) vs (12) Schaubi
Schaubi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Barnes trying to move into half guard but instead Schaubi has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (6) vs (14) Schaubi
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T11#
Schaubi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Schaubi stands and throws Barnes's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (6) vs (17) Schaubi#T12#
Barnes looks to move to half guard but instead Schaubi has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnes (6) vs (19) Schaubi
Barnes is desperately trying to improve his position but Schaubi has a good base and remains in mount.
Barnes wants to control but Schaubi is having none of it.
Schaubi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T13##T14#
Schaubi fails to move to back control.
Barnes really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schaubi pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
And that's the end of the fight!
Schaubi wins on points by 19 to 6.
In his post fight interview, Abu Schaubi gave a big smile as he said 'G-g-g-g-gadOOSHED him through a glass door, b'. |
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Event:
SSG 113 Hlervu vs Kyng
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 5 losses; Alexander Maximus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 17 losses; Matt Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Maximus gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Maximus (4) vs (0) Barnes
Maximus moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Maximus (6) vs (0) Barnes
Maximus is looking to work his way around to Barnes's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Maximus takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Maximus looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Barnes has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Maximus's lack of action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maximus controlling the pace. #T1#
Barnes is staying active underneath Maximus, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Maximus is pressing down on Barnes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Barnes is holding on for now.
Barnes is staying active underneath Maximus, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Barnes has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at QUBE Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Barnes won't allow Maximus to pass to mount.
Maximus is trying to control the action in half guard but Barnes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Maximus content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
Maximus wants to pass the guard but Barnes is defending well.
Maximus is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Barnes trying to keep a closed guard but Maximus is proving a slippery customer.
Maximus trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Maximus tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
Maximus sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Barnes's guard.
Barnes is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Maximus keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Barnes is not content to let Maximus control the position.
Maximus trying to mount his opponent but Barnes defends it.
Maximus trying to control from half guard but Barnes is working away.
Maximus works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (9) vs (0) Barnes
Maximus content just to control the position here. #T5#
Barnes is in all sorts of trouble here.
Maximus controlling the pace for now.
Maximus looking to control but Barnes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Barnes is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Barnes keeps trying to improve his position.
Maximus controlling from mount.
Maximus fails to take his opponent's back.
Barnes sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Maximus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnes keeps working.
Barnes trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (12) vs (0) Barnes#T7#
Maximus tries to control but Barnes wriggling away.
Maximus controlling from mount.
Maximus trying to control but Barnes is having none of it.
Barnes is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Maximus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Barnes is looking to escape. #T8#
Barnes working to try and regain half guard.
Maximus controlling the position easily from mount.
Maximus wants to control the pace but Barnes is squirming around nicely. #T9#
Maximus controlling the position easily from mount.
Barnes regains half guard.
Maximus seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Barnes moves into full guard.
Maximus sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Barnes's guard. #T10#
Maximus is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Barnes looking for submissions off his back.
Barnes regains full guard. Nicely done.
Maximus is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T11#
Barnes wants to sweep here but Maximus controlling him for the moment.
Maximus slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Barnes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Maximus controlling from the top position. #T12#
Maximus trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maximus looking to sit in guard and control but Barnes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (12) vs (2) Barnes
Maximus looking for a sweep. Not yet Maximus, not yet.
Barnes stands and throws Maximus's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (12) vs (5) Barnes
Maximus struggling a bit here.
Maximus is not content to let Barnes control the position. #T13#
Barnes controlling from side mount.
Maximus is not content to let Barnes control the position. #SUB2#
Barnes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Maximus tries to bench press Barnes off him but Barnes keeps the position. #T14#
Maximus manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Barnes is looking for a kimura but Maximus is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barnes to get the leverage.
Maximus tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Barnes looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Barnes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Maximus has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus takes the fight on points by 12 to 5.
During a confident post fight interview, Alexander Maximus thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 111 Waterman vs Gerbandi
Date: Feb 26, 2023 |
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 9 wins and 17 losses; Matt Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 4 losses; Tanner Kyng!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Franklyn Lucas and Anthony Taglia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Barnes drives through and clinches with Kyng against the cage.
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.
Kyng gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Barnes.
#TD2#
Kyng gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (0) vs (2) Kyng
Kyng trying to control the pace.
Barnes is looking for a sweep. Kyng is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kyng not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes is pressing down on Kyng's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1##SUB#
Barnes has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Kyng doesn't defend quickly enough and Barnes has managed to lock this one up! Can Kyng escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Barnes on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Matt Barnes!
Matt Barnes bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
SSG 105 Shaver vs Waterman
Date: Feb 12, 2023 |
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 9 wins and 16 losses; Matt Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Miguel Torres!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Alyssa Summers and John Kavanagh.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Torres has closed the distance and engaged Barnes in a clinch.
Barnes has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Torres is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Torres is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Torres is trying to pull guard but Barnes has him pressed against the cage.
Torres gets underhooks to prevent Barnes's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Barnes. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Torres pulls Barnes into guard.
Torres keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Torres seems keen to control Barnes's posture.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Torres is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Torres pulls Barnes in close to prevent any damage.
Barnes trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Barnes is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Torres is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Torres has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (0) vs (2) Torres#SUB#
Barnes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T2#
Torres stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Torres slips nicely into half guard.
Barnes tries to get to full guard but Torres has control of the leg. #T3#
Barnes is working hard here to advance position.
Barnes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Torres is working away from the top position though.
Barnes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Barnes.#T4#
Torres slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet.
Torres controlling from the top position.
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Torres is one step ahead there. #T5#
Barnes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Torres controls the pace.
Barnes controls Torres momentarily but Torres frees himself.
Barnes working a defensive guard but Torres manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (0) vs (5) Torres
Torres tries to move to mount but Barnes blocks the move with his legs. #T6#
Torres wants to control but Barnes is keeping him busy.
The referee asks Torres politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Torres prefers to stall for the moment though.
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 tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Torres wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A lull in the action here.
Torres is looking to take a break and control but Barnes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T7#
Torres is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Torres wants to control but Barnes is keeping him busy.
Barnes is looking to regain half guard here but Torres keeps moving and retains side control. #T8#
Torres trying to control the position but Barnes is working away.
Torres tries to move to mount but Barnes blocks the move with his legs. #T9#
Torres wants to control but Barnes is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Barnes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Barnes sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Torres is looking to take a break and control but Barnes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barnes is in trouble now - Torres has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (0) vs (8) Torres#T10#
Barnes is working to get back to half guard.
Torres content just to control the position here.
Barnes working to try and regain half guard.
Torres tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T11#
Barnes regains half guard.
Barnes is trying to control but can't.
Barnes won't allow Torres to pass to mount.
Barnes wants to get back to full guard.#T12#
Torres seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Barnes moves into full guard.
Torres sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T13#
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet.
Barnes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Torres controls the pace.
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet. #T14#
Torres wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet.
Torres trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Torres manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (8) Torres
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Torres wins on points by 8 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Miguel Torres thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 100 Shaver vs Chancel
Date: Jan 29, 2023 |
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 9 wins and 15 losses; Matt Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 15 losses; Cyrus Ozymandias!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Barnes moves into the clinch.#TD#
Barnes lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (0) Ozymandias
Barnes is looking to take a break and control but Ozymandias is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ozymandias gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ozymandias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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.
Ozymandias is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Ozymandias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ozymandias is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozymandias looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barnes is one step ahead there. #T1#
Barnes trying to control but Ozymandias is working from the bottom.
Barnes is really struggling to control Ozymandias but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ozymandias looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ozymandias tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ozymandias is controlling Barnes's posture.#T2#
Ozymandias keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes preventing the sweep.
Ozymandias keeps trying to improve his position.
Ozymandias 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 Ozymandias is retaining full guard.
Ozymandias has his hands on Barnes's head, controlling the position.
Ozymandias keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully. #T3#
Barnes is fighting to break Ozymandias's control of his arms but Ozymandias is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Ozymandias keeps moving.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ozymandias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ozymandias 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) Ozymandias
Ozymandias tries to pass to full mount but Barnes defends it.
Well, if Ozymandias is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Barnes wants to improve his position but Ozymandias is controlling well.
#T4#
Barnes trying to hold on to Ozymandias's head to control him but Ozymandias postures up.
Ozymandias is looking to take a break and control but Barnes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ozymandias in particular looking to stall.
Barnes wants to get back to full guard.
Ozymandias trying to control the pace.
Barnes is pressing down on Ozymandias's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ozymandias trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ozymandias's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T5#
Ozymandias slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (2) vs (5) Ozymandias
Barnes is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ozymandias's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ozymandias not doing much here.
Ozymandias is trying to control. Barnes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T6#
Barnes tries to get to full guard but Ozymandias has control of the leg.
Ozymandias passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (2) vs (8) Ozymandias
Barnes working to try and regain half guard.
Ozymandias trying to control but Barnes is having none of it.
Barnes is working to get back to half guard.
Ozymandias controlling the pace for now. #T7#
Barnes has given up his back. Will we see Ozymandias going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Barnes (2) vs (11) Ozymandias
Ozymandias has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Barnes's body.
Ozymandias is looking to control Barnes but Barnes is wriggling around and keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ozymandias trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Barnes doesn't escape. #T8#
Barnes tries to break free.
Barnes is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Ozymandias.
Ozymandias wants to control but Barnes manages to buck him off and is now in Ozymandias's guard! Nice work there by Barnes! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (4) vs (11) Ozymandias#T9#
Barnes won't allow Ozymandias to sweep him here.
Ozymandias keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Ozymandias wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ozymandias looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ozymandias controlling Barnes's posture.
Ozymandias not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Ozymandias is retaining full guard. #T10#
Ozymandias trying to keep a closed guard but Barnes is proving a slippery customer.
Ozymandias bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barnes's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (4) vs (13) Ozymandias
Ozymandias is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Barnes is looking for a triangle but Ozymandias pushes his legs off easily.
Ozymandias preventing the sweep.
Ozymandias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now.
Ozymandias stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes.
Barnes keeping full guard, as Ozymandias tries to pass.
Ozymandias trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Barnes manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (6) vs (13) Ozymandias#T11#
Ozymandias has control of Barnes's left arm, preventing Barnes from doing any damage.
Barnes is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Barnes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ozymandias's guard.
Ozymandias gets back to full guard.
Barnes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes is working hard here to advance position.
Ozymandias tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ozymandias controlling Barnes's posture.
Ozymandias keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully. #T12#
Barnes won't allow Ozymandias to sweep him here.
Ozymandias keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Ozymandias looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ozymandias wants to sweep here but Barnes controlling him for the moment.
Barnes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Barnes trying to control but Ozymandias is working from the bottom. #T13#
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Ozymandias not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ozymandias pulls Barnes in to control the position.
Ozymandias bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barnes's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (6) vs (15) Ozymandias
Ozymandias stays in close to Barnes's body and controls the position.
Ozymandias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
My spies in Silverback MMA inform me that Ozymandias has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ozymandias looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ozymandias won't allow Barnes to sweep him here. #T14#
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ozymandias stays in close to Barnes's body and controls the position.
Ozymandias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now.
Ozymandias is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Barnes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ozymandias defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ozymandias trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ozymandias wins on points by 15 to 6.
Cyrus Ozymandias decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 94
Date: Jan 15, 2023 |
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 9 wins and 14 losses; Matt Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 6 losses; Ronaldo Gomes!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gomes looks for a takedown but Barnes sprawls well.
Barnes drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gomes sprawls and moves away.
Gomes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barnes defends it nicely.#CL#
Barnes closes the distance and pushes Gomes back into the cage.#TD#
Barnes is trying to trip Gomes. He has hold of a leg but Gomes is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Barnes persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (0) Gomes
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barnes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Barnes is pushing down on Gomes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gomes is fighting to maintain full guard but Barnes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gomes tries to get to full guard but Barnes has control of the leg. #T1##SUB2#
Gomes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Gomes is defending well. #SUB#
Barnes is working for a submission of some sort.
Gomes is trying to maintain the position but Barnes is very close to passing his half guard.
Barnes trying to mount his opponent but Gomes defends it.
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.#T2##SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura here.
Barnes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gomes tries to get to full guard but Barnes has control of the leg. #SUB#
Barnes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gomes sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Barnes is taking a breather. Gomes says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gomes is looking for a sweep. Barnes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Gomes is trying to control but can't.
Gomes wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Barnes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gomes sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Barnes is trying to work for a kimura but Gomes is defending well.
#SUB#
Barnes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gomes has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Barnes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gomes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barnes. #T4#
Gomes is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Gomes works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gomes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Gomes keeps moving. #T5#
Gomes controls Barnes momentarily but Barnes frees himself.
Gomes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barnes postures up.
Gomes is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Gomes is keeping the position.
Barnes trying to control but Gomes is working from the bottom. #T6#
Barnes sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Barnes continues to stall.
Gomes trying to control the position.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Gomes is retaining full guard.
Gomes trying to keep a closed guard but Barnes is proving a slippery customer.
Gomes is controlling Barnes's posture.
Gomes 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) Gomes#T7#
Gomes works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (2) vs (5) Gomes
Gomes tries to advance to mount but Barnes instead regains half guard.
Barnes tries to roll over but Gomes keeps him under control.
Gomes wants to pass to mount but Barnes is defending the position.
Gomes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T8#
Gomes trying to control from half guard but Barnes is working away.
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnes is not content to let Gomes control the position.#SUB2#
Barnes is defending against the submission attempts here by Gomes.
Gomes trying to control from Barnes's half guard. Barnes has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T9#
Gomes looking to pass the guard.
Gomes wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Gomes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Barnes's guard. #T10##SUB2#
Gomes wants to work for an arm triangle but Barnes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Barnes gets full guard.
Barnes can't keep his opponent in guard - Gomes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gomes works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (2) vs (8) Gomes
Gomes tries to advance to mount but can't.
Gomes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnes keeps working.
Gomes works to advance to full mount. Barnes defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnes (2) vs (10) Gomes#T11#
Barnes tries to lock up and control but Gomes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes is squirming around, avoiding Gomes's attempts to control the action.
Gomes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Gomes goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Barnes is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (4) vs (10) Gomes
Gomes trying to control the position.
#T12#
Gomes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barnes is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Gomes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barnes defends it easily.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Gomes keeps moving. #T13#
Gomes wants to sweep here but Barnes controlling him for the moment.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Gomes is keeping the position.
Barnes sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gomes can't keep his opponent in guard - Barnes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Barnes is working for a submission of some sort.
Gomes tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control.#T14#
Barnes trying to pass the guard but Gomes defending well.
Barnes trying to control the pace.
Gomes is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gomes wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura but Gomes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barnes to get the leverage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gomes wins on points by 10 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Ronaldo Gomes thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 87
Date: Jan 01, 2023 |
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 9 wins and 13 losses; Matt Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 3 losses; Abu Schaubi!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Schaubi rushes Barnes and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Barnes has Schaubi pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Barnes pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Schaubi tumbling to the mat - Barnes dives into Schaubi's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (0) Schaubi
Schaubi keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
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.
Barnes stands and throws Schaubi's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (5) vs (0) Schaubi
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schaubi is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Barnes goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Schaubi has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Barnes but great work by Schaubi. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnes (5) vs (4) Schaubi#T1#
Barnes regains half guard.
Schaubi controlling the pace.
Barnes is trying to get back to full guard.
Schaubi is thwarting Barnes's attempts to control the position.
Barnes wants to improve his position but Schaubi is controlling well.
#T2#
Schaubi tries to pass to full mount but Barnes defends it.
Barnes tries to get to full guard but Schaubi has control of the leg.
Schaubi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Barnes trying to control here.
Schaubi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Schaubi content to control rather than advance. #T4#
Barnes keeping control of the position.
Barnes regains full guard. Nicely done.
Schaubi showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T5##SUB#
Barnes working for submissions but it's allowed Schaubi to get to half guard.
Schaubi prevents Barnes from improving his position.#T6#
Schaubi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Barnes tries to roll over but Schaubi keeps him under control.
Schaubi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barnes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T7#
Schaubi controlling the pace.
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.
Let's hope that Schaubi 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.#T8#
Barnes wants to get back to full guard but Schaubi has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (5) vs (7) Schaubi#T9#
Barnes struggling a bit here.
Barnes is looking for a sweep.
Schaubi advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnes (5) vs (9) Schaubi
Barnes is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T10#
Barnes tries to lock up and control but Schaubi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Barnes has given up his back here. Will Schaubi look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Barnes (5) vs (12) Schaubi
Barnes is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Schaubi.
#T11#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Barnes's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Schaubi trying to control.#T12#
Barnes can't escape the position.
Barnes is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Barnes wants to escape the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Schaubi's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Barnes looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T13#
Schaubi controlling well, preventing Barnes from escaping the position.
Well, with Schaubi on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Barnes is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Barnes trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Barnes staying busy and making it hard for Schaubi to control. #T14#
Schaubi controlling well, preventing Barnes from escaping the position.
Schaubi biding his time, controlling Barnes.
Barnes is in bad spot here.
Schaubi biding his time, looking for the opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Schaubi wins on points by 12 to 5.
Abu Schaubi took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'G-g-g-g-gadOOSHED him through a glass door, b'. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 83
Date: Dec 18, 2022 |
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 8 wins and 13 losses; Matt Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Alexander Maximus!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Franklyn Lucas and Alyssa Summers.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Barnes has Maximus up against the cage in a clinch.
Barnes prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Barnes gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Maximus regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (0) Maximus
Maximus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes controlling from the top position.
Maximus is trying to keep Barnes in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maximus wants to sweep but no luck.
Maximus managing to control the position. #T1#
Maximus is continuing to stall.
Maximus keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
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.
Maximus is pulling down on Barnes's head to control his posture.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Maximus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes won't allow Maximus to sweep him here.
Maximus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barnes controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Maximus is keeping the position.
Maximus wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Maximus keeps moving.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maximus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnes won't allow Maximus to sweep him here.
Maximus keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Barnes trying to control but Maximus is working from the bottom.
Maximus is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
Maximus keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maximus keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Maximus trying to control the position here.
Maximus trying to keep a closed guard but Barnes is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
Maximus is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Barnes controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Maximus keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Maximus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Barnes is working hard here to advance position.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Maximus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Maximus looking for a sweep. Not yet Maximus, not yet.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Maximus wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Maximus is retaining full guard.
Maximus controls Barnes momentarily but Barnes frees himself.
Maximus keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maximus is keeping the position for now.
Maximus has his hands on Barnes's head, controlling the position. #T6#
Maximus 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 wants to control from the top but Maximus keeps moving.
Maximus can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Barnes controls the pace.
Maximus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barnes is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Barnes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T7#
Barnes is pushing down on Maximus's leg trying to pass to half guard. Maximus is fighting to maintain full guard but Barnes has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura but Maximus is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barnes to get the leverage.
Maximus controlling the position for now.
Maximus tries to get to full guard but Barnes has control of the leg.
Barnes not doing much here.
Barnes passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (5) vs (0) Maximus#T8#
Maximus manages to get back to half guard.
Barnes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Maximus does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Maximus is trying to control but can't.
Maximus is staying active underneath Barnes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Maximus is looking to control Barnes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Maximus avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Maximus defends it well. #T9##SUB#
Barnes wants to work for an arm triangle but Maximus is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Maximus is doing well to control the position and prevent Barnes from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Barnes seems to be working for a kimura but Maximus defends the submission attempt.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but Maximus defending well.
Maximus trying to control here.
#T10#
Barnes wants to control but Maximus is keeping him busy.
Barnes is just content to waste time from the top position. Maximus takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Maximus keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maximus is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Maximus is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (5) vs (2) Maximus#T11#
Maximus advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (5) vs (5) Maximus
Barnes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Maximus taking a breather here.
Maximus wants to control but Barnes is keeping him busy.
Maximus takes a little break here. Barnes wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T12#
Barnes tries to improve position but can't.
Maximus is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Barnes tries to buck Maximus off but Maximus is having none of it.
Maximus wants to control but Barnes is keeping him busy. #T13#
You can see the frustration on Barnes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Barnes is trying to improve his position.
Barnes is not content to let Maximus control the position.
Maximus controlling from side mount. #T14#
Barnes regains half guard there - taking advantage of Maximus's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Maximus is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Barnes is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maximus is looking to take a break and control but Barnes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Barnes gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Barnes takes the fight on points by 6 to 5.
Matt Barnes bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 78
Date: Dec 11, 2022 |
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 8 wins and 12 losses; Matt Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Richard Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Reed Andrews and John Roberts.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Barnes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
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.
Barnes wants a takedown.
Barnes can't get the takedown.
Barnes has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Anderson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Barnes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson stops a takedown attempt from Barnes.
Barnes is pressed up against the cage. Anderson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Barnes down to the mat. Barnes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Anderson goes for a takedown attempt but Barnes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Barnes clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson tries to score a body lock takedown but Barnes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Anderson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Barnes is defending well.#TD#
Barnes is trying to trip Anderson. He has hold of a leg but Anderson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Barnes persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (0) Anderson
Barnes is pushing down on Anderson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Anderson is fighting to maintain full guard but Barnes has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1##SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Barnes is working for a kimura but Anderson is defending it quite comfortably.
Barnes is stalling here. Anderson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Barnes seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Anderson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnes (2) vs (4) Anderson
Anderson laying and praying for a moment but Barnes takes advantage and regains half guard.
Anderson trying to control from half guard but Barnes is working away. #T2#
Anderson trying to pass the guard but Barnes defending well.
Anderson uses his free foot to push down on Barnes's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Barnes. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (2) vs (7) Anderson
Anderson trying to control but Barnes is having none of it.
Barnes wants to hold on but Anderson pushes him away.#T3#
Anderson tries to control but Barnes wriggling away. #SUB2#
Anderson looking to secure an arm triangle but Barnes defends it well.
Barnes is in all sorts of trouble here.
Anderson controlling from mount.
Anderson trying to control but Barnes is having none of it.
Barnes is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Anderson trying to control but Barnes is having none of it.
Barnes is trying to escape the mount.
Barnes prevents Anderson from taking his back.#T5#
Barnes is trying to escape the mount.
Anderson wants to control the action but instead Barnes gets a body lock and reverses into Anderson's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (4) vs (7) Anderson
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes preventing the sweep.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully. #T6##SUB2#
Barnes is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Anderson has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Barnes is looking to defend but Anderson has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Barnes! Anderson pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Barnes taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Richard Anderson!
After winning the bout, Richard Anderson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 73
Date: Dec 04, 2022 |
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 7 wins and 12 losses; Matt Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 11 losses; Cyrus Ozymandias!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Barnes clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Barnes turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Barnes manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Barnes (4) vs (0) Ozymandias
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.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Barnes is looking to take a break and control but Ozymandias is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ozymandias tries to buck Barnes off but Barnes is having none of it.#SUB#
Barnes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Barnes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Barnes is looking to take a break and control but Ozymandias is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
I wouldn't like to be where Ozymandias is right now. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Ozymandias's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ozymandias is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Barnes goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ozymandias rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Barnes's guard! Nice work there by Ozymandias! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (4) vs (2) Ozymandias
Ozymandias is looking to advance position but Barnes has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnes (8) vs (2) Ozymandias
Ozymandias is looking to get to half guard.
Barnes wants to control the pace but Ozymandias is squirming around nicely.
Ozymandias tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2#
Ozymandias keeps trying to improve his position.
Ozymandias wants to hold on but Barnes pushes him away.#SUB#
Barnes is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ozymandias has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Ozymandias wants to hold on but Barnes pushes him away.
Ozymandias prevents Barnes from taking his back.
Ozymandias is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ozymandias is still trying to improve position.
Barnes fails to advance to Ozymandias's back.
Ozymandias tries to hold on but Barnes postures up.#T3#
Ozymandias keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ozymandias is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ozymandias sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Ozymandias wants to get back to full guard.
Barnes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ozymandias manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ozymandias swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Ozymandias not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ozymandias pulls Barnes in close to prevent any damage.
Barnes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Barnes trying to control but Ozymandias is working from the bottom.
Ozymandias looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barnes is one step ahead there.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ozymandias swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Barnes drops back looking for a leg! Ozymandias is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ozymandias manages to kick Barnes off! Barnes jumps back into Ozymandias's guard.
Barnes trying to control but Ozymandias is working from the bottom. #T5#
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ozymandias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ozymandias holds on and takes a little breather.
Ozymandias's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ozymandias bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barnes's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (8) vs (4) Ozymandias
Ozymandias is looking to advance position but Barnes has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnes (12) vs (4) Ozymandias#SUB#
Ozymandias defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Barnes.
Ozymandias is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Barnes wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Ozymandias is looking to improve his position but Barnes isn't that keen on the idea.
Ozymandias manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ozymandias desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB#
Barnes seems to be looking for submissions.
Barnes performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ozymandias is looking to improve his position.
#T7#
Barnes is pressing down on Ozymandias's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ozymandias is holding on for now.
Ozymandias trying to hold on to Barnes's head to control him but Barnes postures up.
Barnes wants to free his trapped foot but Ozymandias is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ozymandias defends it well.
Barnes is looking to advance position but Ozymandias won't allow it.
Barnes prevents Ozymandias from improving his position.#T8#
Ozymandias trying to hold on to Barnes's head to control him but Barnes postures up.
#SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura here.
Ozymandias is pressing down on Barnes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ozymandias 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.
Ozymandias keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Ozymandias 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.
Ozymandias is controlling Barnes's posture.#T9#
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ozymandias is keeping the position for now.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Ozymandias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ozymandias looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barnes is one step ahead there.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ozymandias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ozymandias tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T10#
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Ozymandias is keeping the position.
Ozymandias looking to control.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Ozymandias keeps moving.
Ozymandias is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barnes being controlled here momentarily.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Ozymandias is retaining full guard. #T11##SUB#
Barnes drops back looking for a leg! Ozymandias is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ozymandias manages to kick Barnes off! Barnes jumps back into Ozymandias's guard.
Barnes trying to control but Ozymandias is working from the bottom.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Ozymandias is keeping the position.
Ozymandias is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ozymandias 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 (12) vs (6) Ozymandias
Ozymandias wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnes keeps working.
Well, if Ozymandias is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T12#
Ozymandias wants to take a breather but Barnes is having none of it.
Ozymandias trying to mount his opponent but Barnes defends it.
Ozymandias works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (12) vs (9) Ozymandias#T13#
Ozymandias looking to control but Barnes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ozymandias looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ozymandias trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ozymandias controlling the position easily from mount. #T14#
Barnes is looking to get to half guard.
Ozymandias wants to control the pace but Barnes is squirming around nicely.
Ozymandias content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ozymandias wants to control the pace but Barnes is squirming around nicely.
Ozymandias is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes takes the fight on points by 12 to 9.
Matt Barnes decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 69
Date: Nov 20, 2022 |
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 7 wins and 11 losses; Matt Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Scott Dolton!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dolton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Barnes circles away.#TD2#
Dolton gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Barnes (0) vs (4) Dolton
You can see the frustration on Barnes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Barnes is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Dolton is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnes (0) vs (6) Dolton
Dolton content just to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dolton tries to control but Barnes wriggling away.
Barnes is trying to escape the mount.
#T1#
Dolton controlling his opponent.
Barnes really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
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.
Dolton controlling his opponent. #T2#
Barnes is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dolton content just to control the position here.
Barnes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Barnes is working hard here to advance position.
Dolton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Dolton takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Barnes is squirming around, avoiding Dolton's attempts to control the action.
Dolton controlling his opponent.
Barnes gets back to half guard.
Dolton tries to pass to full mount but Barnes defends it.
Dolton controlling the pace. #T4#
Barnes is looking to improve his position.
Dolton perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dolton wants to take a breather but Barnes is having none of it.
Dolton seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Barnes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Barnes.#T5#
Dolton sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dolton looking to sit in guard and control but Barnes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (6) Dolton
Dolton wants to sweep here but Barnes controlling him for the moment.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Dolton keeps moving.
Dolton trying to control the position here.
Dolton looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T6#
Dolton trying to control the position.
Barnes showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Barnes is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dolton is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dolton has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (8) Dolton
Dolton stays in close to Barnes's body and controls the position. #T7#
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barnes looking to control.
Barnes looking to control but Dolton passes into half guard.
Dolton has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (2) vs (11) Dolton
Dolton controlling the pace for now. #T8#
Barnes is trying desperately to improve position.
Barnes wants to hold on but Dolton pushes him away.
Dolton looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Dolton moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Barnes has worked his arm free - good work by Barnes!
#T9#
Dolton tries to move to mount but Barnes blocks the move with his legs.
Dolton wants to control but Barnes is keeping him busy.
Barnes manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dolton's best efforts.#T10#
Barnes is looking to improve his position.
Dolton sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Barnes wants to improve his position but Dolton is controlling well.
Dolton slows the pace down in half guard.
My spies in Count Dante's Deadliest Academy inform me that Dolton has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T11#
Barnes tries to get to full guard but Dolton has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dolton in particular looking to stall.
Barnes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dolton is working away from the top position though.#T12#
Barnes regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dolton controls from within his opponent's guard.
Barnes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dolton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now. #T13#
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dolton content to stall in guard here.
Dolton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dolton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dolton passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (2) vs (14) Dolton#T14#
Barnes is looking to reverse the position.
Barnes prevents Dolton from moving into mount.
Dolton is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Barnes will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Barnes is trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dolton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnes keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dolton wins on points by 14 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Scott Dolton thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 65
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; John Doe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 11 losses; Matt Barnes!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Doe shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Barnes sprawls well. Barnes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Doe gets slowly back to his feet.
Barnes feints the counter takedown.#CL2#
Barnes has Doe up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Barnes gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Doe (0) vs (2) Barnes
Barnes working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Doe's thigh. Doe counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Doe definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Doe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barnes is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Doe seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Doe keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Doe keeps moving.
My spies in Mentor Gym inform me that Barnes has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Barnes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
Doe keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Doe lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Doe (2) vs (2) Barnes
Doe looking to pass the guard.
Doe preventing the sweep. #T3#
Barnes wants to hit a sweep here but Doe passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Barnes there! Score +3 for passing guard: Doe (5) vs (2) Barnes
Doe controlling from the full mount.
Barnes is squirming around, avoiding Doe's attempts to control the action.
Doe controlling the pace for now.
Barnes working to try and regain half guard.
#T4#
Doe wants to control the pace but Barnes is squirming around nicely.
Barnes really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T5#
Doe fails to move to back control.
Barnes is desperately trying to improve his position but Doe has a good base and remains in mount.
Barnes regains half guard.
Barnes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Doe slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Barnes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T6#
Doe trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes trying to keep a closed guard but Doe is proving a slippery customer.
Doe won't allow Barnes to sweep him here. #T7#
Doe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Doe postures up.
Doe is looking to pass into half guard but Barnes pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Barnes is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Doe (5) vs (4) Barnes
Barnes stands and throws Doe's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Doe (5) vs (7) Barnes
Barnes trying to control the position but Doe is working away.
Barnes tries to advance to mount but can't.
Barnes wants to take a breather but Doe manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Barnes. #T8#
Doe keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Doe is keeping the position.
Barnes trying to control but Doe is working from the bottom.
Doe trying to control the position.
Doe looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T9#
Barnes pushes down on Doe's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Barnes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Doe is just riding it out for now. Barnes eventually gives up the hold.
Doe moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Doe keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully. #T10#
Barnes passes Doe's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Barnes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Doe is just riding it out for now. Barnes eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Barnes looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T11#
Doe tries to get to full guard but Barnes has control of the leg.
Barnes trying to mount his opponent but Doe defends it.
Doe is refusing to be controlled, as Barnes sits in half guard.
Barnes prevents Doe from improving his position.#T12##SUB2#
Barnes looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Barnes seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Barnes works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Doe (5) vs (10) Barnes#T13#
Doe tries to bench press Barnes off him but Barnes keeps the position.
Doe stops Barnes from passing to mount.
Doe is looking to regain half guard here but Barnes keeps moving and retains side control.
Doe gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Doe moves into full guard.
#T14#
Doe lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Doe (7) vs (10) Barnes
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Doe trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Doe is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Doe trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes wins on points by 10 to 7.
After the fight, Matt Barnes was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 62
Date: Nov 06, 2022 |
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 6 wins and 10 losses; Matt Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Rudy Beckwith!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Barnes has Beckwith up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Barnes works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (0) Beckwith
Barnes trying to control but Beckwith is working from the bottom.
Barnes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Barnes drops back, looking for a kneebar! Beckwith looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Beckwith looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Beckwith! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnes (2) vs (4) Beckwith
Beckwith wants to control but Barnes is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Beckwith controlling the position.
Barnes wants to control but Beckwith postures up.
Barnes manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (4) vs (4) Beckwith#T2##SUB#
Barnes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
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.#SUB#
Barnes seems to be working for a kimura but Beckwith defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Barnes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Beckwith trying to control here.
#SUB#
Barnes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Beckwith has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Barnes stalling away here and it's allowed Beckwith to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Beckwith keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Barnes is stalling in the full guard.
Barnes looking to sit in guard and control but Beckwith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (4) vs (6) Beckwith
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Beckwith is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Barnes is looking for a triangle here but Beckwith uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (4) vs (9) Beckwith
Barnes looking for a sweep but Beckwith has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnes (4) vs (11) Beckwith#T5#
Barnes is looking to improve his position but Beckwith isn't that keen on the idea.
Beckwith wants to take his opponent's back but Barnes doesn't allow it.
Beckwith takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T6#
Barnes is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Barnes regains half guard.
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Beckwith seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barnes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T7#
Barnes wants to sweep but Beckwith has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (4) vs (14) Beckwith
Barnes manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Barnes manages to get to full guard.
Barnes working a defensive guard here.
#T8##SUB#
Barnes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Beckwith is aware though and is defending well.
Beckwith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now.
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 looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barnes is working hard here to advance position.
Barnes is adopting a defensive guard.#T9#
Beckwith controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Beckwith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Beckwith is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Barnes is trying to control the position but Beckwith postures up. #T10#
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Beckwith from controlling successfully.
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Beckwith passes into half guard. #T11#
Beckwith perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Beckwith is trying to control the action in half guard but Barnes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Beckwith works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (4) vs (17) Beckwith
Barnes is working to get back to half guard.
#T12#
Barnes manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Beckwith wants to control but Barnes is keeping him busy.
Beckwith trying to control from Barnes's half guard. Barnes has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T13#
Beckwith showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Barnes pulls Beckwith in close to prevent any damage.
Beckwith pushing down on Barnes's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Beckwith has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (4) vs (20) Beckwith
And that's the end of the fight!
Beckwith wins on points by 20 to 4.
After the fight, Rudy Beckwith was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 56
Date: Oct 30, 2022 |
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.#CL2#
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.
#CL2#
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. #T1##TD2#
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.#T2#
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.#T3#
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. #SUB#
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#T4#
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. #T5#
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?#T6##SUB#
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. #SUB#
Barnes wants to work for an arm triangle but Egyptian is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T7##SUB#
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.#SUB#
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.
#T8#
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.#SUB#
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. #SUB#
Barnes seems to be looking for submissions.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but Egyptian defending well. #T9##SUB#
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.#T10#
Egyptian has his hands clasped together around Barnes's back. He's all about the action.#SUB#
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.#T11#
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. #T12#
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.#SUB#
Barnes seems to be looking for submissions.
#T13##SUB#
Barnes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
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. #T14#
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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Event:
Stepping Stone 52
Date: Oct 23, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Osiris Egyptian! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 9 losses; Matt Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Dean Styles and Steve Montenegro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Barnes forces Egyptian back against the cage and clinches.
Barnes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Egyptian gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Barnes tries for a takedown. No joy.
Egyptian is pressed up against the cage. Barnes has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Egyptian down to the mat. Egyptian avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Osiris Egyptian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Barnes.#CL#
Egyptian has Barnes up against the cage in a clinch.
Barnes gets underhooks to prevent Egyptian's takedown attempt.
Egyptian is pressed up against the cage. Barnes has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Egyptian down to the mat. Egyptian avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Barnes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Barnes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Egyptian pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Egyptian is trying to drag Barnes to the mat but Barnes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Egyptian tries to score a body lock takedown but Barnes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Barnes prevents the takedown attempt.
Egyptian has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Barnes after a bit of a struggle.
Egyptian prevents the takedown attempt.
#T1#
Egyptian tries to score a body lock takedown but Barnes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Barnes works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Egyptian (0) vs (2) Barnes
Egyptian is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Egyptian looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Egyptian keeps moving.
Egyptian 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: Egyptian (2) vs (2) Barnes#T2#
Barnes wants to control but Egyptian is keeping busy.
Barnes is pressing down on Egyptian's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Barnes looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Egyptian puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes wants to get back to full guard.
Barnes has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Mentor Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Egyptian has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
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.
Egyptian wants to control but Barnes is keeping him busy. #T3#
Egyptian is controlling the pace.
Barnes tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Egyptian has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Egyptian (5) vs (2) Barnes
Barnes looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Egyptian (8) vs (2) Barnes#T4##SUB#
Egyptian patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
What can Barnes do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
You can see the frustration on Barnes's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T5#
Barnes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Egyptian keeps control of the position easily here as Barnes tries to buck him off.
Egyptian has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T6#
Barnes wants to escape the position.
Egyptian is not going to allow Barnes to sit and survive in this position.
Egyptian has good solid back control here.
A lull in the action here.
#T7##SUB#
Egyptian is looking for a rear naked choke here but Barnes reverses the position brilliantly into Egyptian's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Egyptian (8) vs (4) Barnes
Egyptian manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barnes manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Egyptian (10) vs (4) Barnes
Egyptian slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Egyptian (13) vs (4) Barnes
Egyptian trying to control the position but Barnes is working away. #T8#
Egyptian is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Barnes is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Barnes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Egyptian is looking to take a break and control but Barnes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T9#
Barnes tries to improve position but can't.
Egyptian tries to advance to mount but Barnes denies him.
Barnes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barnes gets back to half guard.#T10#
Barnes is not content to let Egyptian control the position.
Barnes gets back to full guard.
Egyptian sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Barnes looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Egyptian passes into half guard.
#T11#
Well, if Egyptian is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Barnes wants to get back to full guard.#T12#
Barnes is still trying to improve position.
Egyptian not doing much here.
Barnes gets back to full guard.
Barnes controls Egyptian momentarily but Egyptian frees himself. #T13#
Egyptian looking to pass the guard.
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Egyptian from controlling successfully. #T14#
Egyptian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now.
Egyptian won't allow Barnes to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Barnes working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Egyptian has passed into half guard!
Egyptian seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barnes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Egyptian takes the fight on points by 13 to 4.
Osiris Egyptian seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 50
Date: Oct 16, 2022 |
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 13 wins and 22 losses; Edwin Lucan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 8 losses; Matt Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Barnes moves into the clinch.
Barnes prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lucan prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD#
Lucan wants the takedown. Barnes is fighting it off but Lucan persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Barnes's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lucan (2) vs (0) Barnes
Lucan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've been hearing that Lucan has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Lucan passes Barnes's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Barnes is defending against the submission attempts here by Lucan.
Barnes is refusing to be controlled, as Lucan sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lucan is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Barnes is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Edwin Lucan!
Edwin Lucan made sure to mention his sponsor, Fantasy Threads in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 44
Date: Oct 09, 2022 |
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 3 losses; Scott Dolton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 8 losses; Matt Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jonathan Paton and Columbo Gatti.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Barnes closes the distance and clinches.
Barnes has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dolton is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Dolton has hold of one of Barnes's legs. Barnes is fighting the takedown attempt but Dolton gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dolton (2) vs (0) Barnes
Barnes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dolton controls the pace.
Dolton stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes.
Dolton 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.
Dolton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Dolton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Barnes's guard. #SUB#
Dolton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Barnes defends it well.
Barnes has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Mentor Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Dolton wants to free his trapped foot but Barnes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Barnes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dolton's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dolton's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dolton (2) vs (4) Barnes#T2#
Dolton is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Barnes working for the choke. #SUB2#
Barnes has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Dolton has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Dolton staying busy and making it hard for Barnes to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Barnes working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Barnes looking for the choke from the back.
Dolton tries to roll but Barnes sticks to his back.
#T3#
Dolton wants to control his opponent's hands but Barnes gets his hands free. #SUB2#
Barnes is persistently looking for the submission but Dolton is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Dolton defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Dolton turns into Barnes and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dolton (4) vs (4) Barnes
Dolton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dolton seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Barnes for as long as he can get away with.
Dolton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
Dolton stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes.
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: Dolton (4) vs (6) Barnes
Barnes passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dolton! Score +3 for passing guard: Dolton (4) vs (9) Barnes
Dolton keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Barnes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dolton is looking to escape. #T5##SUB2#
Barnes is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Dolton has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Dolton! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dolton (6) vs (9) Barnes
Dolton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barnes is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dolton (6) vs (11) Barnes#T6#
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Dolton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dolton working a defensive guard here.
Dolton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Dolton keeps moving.
Barnes stands and throws Dolton's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dolton (6) vs (14) Barnes
Dolton gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Barnes works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dolton (6) vs (17) Barnes#T7#
Barnes wants to control the pace but Dolton is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Barnes is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Dolton has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Dolton! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dolton (8) vs (17) Barnes
Dolton wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving. #SUB2#
Barnes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dolton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T8#
Dolton is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dolton's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
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.#T9#
Dolton works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Barnes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dolton frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dolton (11) vs (17) Barnes
Dolton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dolton is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Barnes is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T10##SUB#
Dolton goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Barnes turns into him and now he's in Dolton's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dolton (11) vs (19) Barnes
Dolton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barnes is one step ahead there.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dolton is keeping the position for now. #T11#
Dolton is trying to control the position but Barnes postures up.
Barnes passes Dolton's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Barnes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dolton sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Barnes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dolton sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Barnes is trying to work for a kimura but Dolton is defending well.
Dolton tries to get to full guard but Barnes has control of the leg. #T12#
Dolton makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dolton.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Dolton pulls Barnes in close to prevent any damage.
Barnes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Barnes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Dolton (11) vs (22) Barnes
Dolton gets back to half guard.#T13#
Dolton is staying active underneath Barnes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Barnes stalling away here and it's allowed Dolton to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Dolton keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes pushing down on Dolton's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Dolton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T14#
Barnes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dolton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Barnes is looking to stall here but Dolton recovers full guard.
Dolton controls Barnes momentarily but Barnes frees himself.
Dolton keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Dolton is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes wins on points by 22 to 11.
In his post fight interview, Matt Barnes started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Scott Dolton stepped up to the mic, saying 'It is a joke? Let's start it over again.'. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 42
Date: Oct 02, 2022 |
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 7 losses; Matt Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Scott Hall!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Dean Styles and Chad Campbell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Barnes pushes Hall up against the cage in a 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.
Hall gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Barnes.
Barnes is working for takedown but Hall is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hall gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Barnes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Barnes. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Barnes gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (0) Hall
Hall is positioning himself well to prevent Barnes advancing to mount.
Hall moves into full guard.
Hall 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall is pulling down on Barnes's head. It's preventing any offense from Barnes, at least for the moment.
Let's hope that Hall 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.#T1##SUB#
Barnes is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Barnes is fighting to break Hall's control of his arms but Hall is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Hall is retaining full guard.
Hall keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Hall manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barnes manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (2) Hall
Barnes being controlled here, momentarily.
Hall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Hall is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hall stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes.
Hall slips nicely into half guard.
Hall is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Barnes is trying to maintain the position but Hall is very close to passing his half guard.
Hall is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
Barnes wants to get back to full guard.
Hall controlling the action here.
Barnes has a hand on Hall's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hall takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (2) vs (5) Hall
Hall content just to control the position here.
Hall's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
Barnes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hall is trying to take his opponent's back.
Hall controlling the position easily from mount.
It looks like Hall might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Hall prevents Barnes from getting the reversal.
Hall controlling his opponent.
More stalling from Hall.
Hall is continuing to stall.
Hall wants to take Barnes's back here but Barnes is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Barnes is trying desperately to improve position.#T6#
Hall controlling the position easily from mount.
Hall fails to move to back control.
Hall avoids the attempt from Barnes to control.
Hall controlling from the full mount. #T7#
Hall wants to control the pace but Barnes is squirming around nicely. #T8#
Hall controlling the pace for now.
Barnes tries to lock up and control but Hall gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hall pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Hall takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T9#
Hall wants to take Barnes's back here but Barnes is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Hall takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hall wants to take Barnes's back but he can't do it this time.
Hall controlling from mount.
Barnes is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T10#
Hall controlling the pace for now.
Hall moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Barnes (2) vs (8) Hall
Barnes is trying to break free.
Hall controlling from the back.#T11#
Hall controlling well, preventing Barnes from escaping the position.
Hall controls the action.#T12#
Barnes is trying to break free.
Hall biding his time, controlling Barnes. #T13#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Hall.
Well, with Hall on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Barnes is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#T14#
Yet more stalling tactics from Hall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes tries to break free.
Hall controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hall wins on points by 8 to 2.
Scott Hall seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 37
Date: Sep 25, 2022 |
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 6 losses; Matt Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 3 losses; Tyron Scott!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Barnes moves into the clinch.
Barnes goes for a takedown attempt but Scott pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Barnes fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD2#
Barnes gets caught flat footed, as Scott shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (0) vs (2) Scott
Scott is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Scott stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott is stalling in the full guard.
Scott pushing down on Barnes's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott is trying to control. Barnes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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.
Barnes tries to roll over but Scott keeps him under control.#T1#
Scott controlling the action here.
Barnes wants to get back to full guard.
Scott slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
Scott trying to control the action but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Scott works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (0) vs (5) Scott
Scott can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Barnes is looking to escape.
Barnes has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Barnes (0) vs (8) Scott
Scott not allowing Barnes to control his hands. #T3#
Scott has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Barnes's body.
Scott tries to get the hooks in deep but Barnes pushed the leg off.
Scott controlling well, preventing Barnes from escaping the position.
Barnes prevents Scott from getting a body triangle.
Scott keeps control of the position as Barnes tries to break free.
Scott has good solid back control here. #T4#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Scott's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Scott slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#SUB2#
Scott looking for the choke but no joy.
Barnes trying to control the hands but Scott breaks the grip. #T5#
Scott wants to control but Barnes manages to buck him off and is now in Scott's guard! Nice work there by Barnes! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (8) Scott
Scott wants to sweep here but Barnes controlling him for the moment.
Barnes trying to control but Scott is working from the bottom.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Scott is retaining full guard.
Barnes stopping the sweep attempt from Scott.#T6#
Scott controlling Barnes's posture.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scott is keeping the position for now. #T7#
Scott controlling Barnes's posture. #SUB2#
Barnes sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Scott doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Barnes paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Scott - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tyron Scott!
Tyron Scott was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 34
Date: Sep 18, 2022 |
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 5 wins and 6 losses; Jari Laitila! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Matt Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Barnes works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laitila (0) vs (2) Barnes#SUB#
Laitila has his foot on Barnes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barnes works his way back into a safe position though.
My spies in Mentor Gym inform me that Barnes has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Laitila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laitila 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 must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Laitila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (0) vs (5) Barnes
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Barnes is trying to get an arm triangle but Laitila is defending well.
Laitila's coaches at Jed's Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Barnes tries to move into full mount but can't pass Laitila's legs. #T1#
Barnes trying to control the action but Laitila is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Barnes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Laitila knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Barnes trying to control the action but Laitila is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Laitila tries to bench press Barnes off him but Barnes keeps the position. #SUB2#
Barnes goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Laitila rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Barnes's guard! Nice work there by Laitila! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (2) vs (5) Barnes
Laitila engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Laitila wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laitila might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Laitila wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.
Laitila wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving. #T4#
Laitila controlling from the top position.
Laitila trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnes working a defensive guard but Laitila passes into half guard.
Laitila is looking to advance position but Barnes won't allow it.
Laitila is trying to control. Barnes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Laitila content to control rather than advance. #T5#
Barnes wants to get back to full guard.
Laitila is looking to take a break and control but Barnes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barnes is trying to maintain the position but Laitila is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Laitila is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Barnes has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Barnes makes his way to full guard, as Laitila worked for a kimura.
#T6#
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Laitila from controlling successfully.
Laitila works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Laitila trying to pass the guard but Barnes defending well.
Barnes is trying to maintain the position but Laitila is very close to passing his half guard.
Laitila not doing much here.
Barnes gets full guard.#T7#
Laitila trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Laitila is really struggling to control Barnes but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Laitila postures up.
Laitila trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laitila wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving. #T8#
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Laitila passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (5) vs (5) Barnes
Laitila has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Laitila (7) vs (5) Barnes
Barnes is trying to escape the mount.
Laitila looking to control and managing it successfully.
Barnes tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T9#
Barnes keeps trying to improve his position.
Barnes is squirming around, avoiding Laitila's attempts to control the action.
Laitila controlling the position easily from mount.
Laitila tries to control but Barnes wriggling away.
Laitila fails to move to back control. #T10#
Laitila is trying to control here but Barnes has managed to regain half guard.
Barnes controlling the position well.
Laitila trying to pass the guard but Barnes defending well.
Laitila is working hard here to advance position.
Laitila is looking to pass Barnes's guard but actually Barnes recovers to full guard. #T11#
Laitila looking to sit in guard and control but Barnes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (7) vs (7) Barnes
Barnes wants to control from the top but Laitila keeps moving.
Laitila looking to control.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Laitila keeps moving.
Barnes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T12#
Laitila bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barnes's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (9) vs (7) Barnes
Laitila wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving. #SUB#
Laitila 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: Laitila (9) vs (9) Barnes#T13#
Laitila looking for a sweep. Not yet Laitila, not yet.
Laitila trying to control the position here.
Laitila not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Laitila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Barnes advances to half guard.
Barnes is keen to just control but Laitila is a slippery customer.
Laitila gets full guard.
Laitila looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barnes is one step ahead there.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Laitila is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes wants to control from the top but Laitila keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Laitila gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Laitila takes the fight on points by 10 to 9. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 30
Date: Sep 11, 2022 |
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 3 wins and 5 losses; Matt Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Cyrus Ozymandias!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ozymandias fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Barnes has closed the distance and engaged Ozymandias in a clinch.
#TD#
Barnes tightens his grip and picks Ozymandias up, before dumping him to the ground. Ozymandias manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (0) Ozymandias
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ozymandias is keeping the position for now.
Ozymandias has Barnes pulled in close to control his posture.
Barnes preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Ozymandias keeps moving.
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.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Ozymandias is retaining full guard. #T1#
Ozymandias has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ozymandias is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (2) Ozymandias#SUB#
Barnes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ozymandias is aware though and is defending well.
Ozymandias not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ozymandias looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ozymandias won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Ozymandias from controlling successfully.
Ozymandias is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ozymandias controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Let's hope that Ozymandias 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.#SUB#
Barnes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ozymandias doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ozymandias manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ozymandias not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ozymandias controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Barnes is trying to keep Ozymandias in close.
Ozymandias wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Ozymandias engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ozymandias pushing down on Barnes's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ozymandias uses his free foot to push down on Barnes's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Barnes. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (2) vs (5) Ozymandias
Ozymandias controlling his opponent.
Ozymandias trying to control but Barnes is having none of it. #T4#
Ozymandias wants to take Barnes's back here but Barnes is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Ozymandias controlling his opponent.
Barnes is controlling an arm, preventing Ozymandias from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Barnes is squirming around, avoiding Ozymandias's attempts to control the action. #T5#
Ozymandias sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ozymandias trying to control but Barnes is having none of it.
Ozymandias controlling the pace for now.
Ozymandias's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ozymandias can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Barnes is looking to escape.
Barnes wants to control but Ozymandias is having none of it.#T6#
Barnes bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (4) vs (5) Ozymandias
Ozymandias trying to control the position.
Ozymandias is pulling down on Barnes's head. It's preventing any offense from Barnes, at least for the moment.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Ozymandias is keeping the position.
Barnes being controlled here momentarily.
Barnes won't allow Ozymandias to sweep him here. #T7##SUB#
Barnes drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ozymandias looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ozymandias looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ozymandias! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnes (4) vs (9) Ozymandias
Barnes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee asks Ozymandias politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ozymandias prefers to stall for the moment though.
Ozymandias taking a break here but Barnes is having none of it and regains half guard.
Ozymandias tries to pass to full mount but Barnes defends it.
Ozymandias stalling.
Ozymandias is looking to stall here but Barnes recovers full guard. #T8#
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Ozymandias from controlling successfully.
Ozymandias looking to sit in guard and control but Barnes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (6) vs (9) Ozymandias
Ozymandias looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ozymandias keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Ozymandias controlling the position.
More stalling from Ozymandias.
Barnes advances to half guard. #T9#
Barnes content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Barnes is pressing down on Ozymandias's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ozymandias is holding on for now. #SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Barnes seems to be working for a kimura but Ozymandias defends the submission attempt.
Ozymandias manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Barnes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barnes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T10#
Ozymandias keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Barnes passes Ozymandias's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Barnes wants to control but Ozymandias is keeping him busy.
Ozymandias is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura but Ozymandias is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barnes to get the leverage. #SUB#
Barnes is trying to work for a kimura but Ozymandias is defending well.
Ozymandias keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T11#
Barnes is trying to control. Ozymandias wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Ozymandias is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily.
Ozymandias is not content to let Barnes control the position.
Ozymandias trying to control from the bottom.
Barnes uses his free foot to push down on Ozymandias's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ozymandias. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (9) vs (9) Ozymandias#SUB#
Barnes working for a submission but Ozymandias is keeping him at bay.
Barnes takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Barnes (12) vs (9) Ozymandias#T12#
Ozymandias trying to control the action but Barnes just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Ozymandias defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Barnes is persistently looking for the submission but Ozymandias is defending it well.
Ozymandias is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Barnes is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ozymandias has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Ozymandias is really stuck here.
#T13##SUB#
Ozymandias defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Barnes's arms.
Barnes tries to keep control of the position but Ozymandias is staying busy.#SUB#
Barnes looking for the choke but no joy.
Barnes is hanging on to Ozymandias's back as he tries to escape.
Barnes is trying to stick to Ozymandias's back but Ozymandias is turning into Barnes. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Barnes's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ozymandias. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (12) vs (11) Ozymandias
Barnes looking to control.
Ozymandias won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.
Barnes is working hard here to advance position.
Ozymandias controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T14#
Barnes looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ozymandias trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ozymandias is looking to advance position but Barnes has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnes (16) vs (11) Ozymandias
Ozymandias wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Barnes (19) vs (11) Ozymandias
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes takes the fight on points by 19 to 11.
Matt Barnes decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 27
Date: Sep 04, 2022 |
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 3 wins and 4 losses; Matt Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Scott Hall!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Barnes closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Barnes lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (0) Hall#SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura but Hall is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barnes to get the leverage.
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.
Hall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hall moves into full guard.
Barnes being controlled here momentarily.
Hall wants to sweep here but Barnes controlling him for the moment.
Hall controlling Barnes's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Barnes is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hall is pulling down on Barnes's head to control his posture. #T1#
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hall has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hall lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (2) Hall
Hall works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hall with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
Barnes is looking for a sweep. Hall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hall controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like Hall might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Let's hope that Hall 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.
Hall's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Barnes is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Hall is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Barnes is looking for a sweep. Hall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hall content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Barnes wants to get back to full guard.
Hall sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hall moves into full mount! Barnes won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (2) vs (5) Hall#T4#
Hall moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Barnes (2) vs (8) Hall
Hall keeps control of the position easily here as Barnes tries to buck him off.
More stalling from Hall.
Hall is continuing to stall.
Barnes rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T5#
Hall looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Hall.
Hall with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T6#
Barnes wants to control but Hall is keeping busy.
Hall is taking a breather. Barnes says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hall frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (2) vs (11) Hall
Hall trying to control but Barnes is having none of it.
Hall content just to control the position here. #T7#
Hall with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Hall looking to control and managing it successfully. #T8#
Hall takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Barnes (2) vs (14) Hall
Barnes tries to escape the position.
Hall just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Hall gets his hands free as Barnes looks to control.
Barnes tries to escape the position.
#T9#
Hall is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The adventures of Hall the control monster continue. Boring.#T10##T11#
Hall controlling well, preventing Barnes from escaping the position.
Hall controlling from the back.
Well, with Hall on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Barnes is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Hall keeps control of the position as Barnes tries to break free.
Hall has good solid back control here.
Barnes tries to escape but Hall has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T12#
Hall keeps control of the position easily here as Barnes tries to buck him off.
Barnes tries to escape the position.
Hall is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T13#
Hall has the hooks in. Barnes is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Hall slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Hall has the hooks in. Barnes is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Hall really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Barnes.#T14#
Barnes is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Hall biding his time, controlling Barnes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hall wins on points by 14 to 2.
Scott Hall seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 25
Date: Aug 28, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Slon Mamontov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Matt Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Mamontov closes the distance and clinches up with Barnes, looking for a takedown. Mamontov pushes Barnes against the cage but Barnes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Mamontov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Barnes to the ground. Mamontov is now in Barnes's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mamontov (2) vs (0) Barnes
We've been hearing good reports from Mamontov'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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mamontov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Barnes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mamontov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mamontov trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mamontov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamontov trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet. #T1#
Mamontov wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.
Barnes has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Mentor Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Mamontov trying to move into half guard but instead Barnes has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mamontov (2) vs (2) Barnes
Mamontov trying to control the position here.
Barnes stopping the sweep attempt from Mamontov.
Mamontov has Barnes pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Mamontov has his foot on Barnes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barnes works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Barnes passes Mamontov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mamontov is looking for a sweep. Barnes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barnes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mamontov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mamontov.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mamontov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barnes defends well.
Mamontov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Barnes controls the pace.
Mamontov is controlling Barnes's posture.#T3##SUB2#
Barnes is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mamontov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mamontov has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mamontov (4) vs (2) Barnes
Mamontov trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Mamontov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mamontov advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mamontov (7) vs (2) Barnes
Mamontov wants to control but Barnes is keeping him busy. #T4#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Mamontov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barnes is just riding it out for now. Mamontov eventually gives up the hold.
Mamontov trying to control the action but Barnes is working from the bottom. #T5#
Barnes manages to get to full guard.
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet.
Mamontov looking to sit in guard and control but Barnes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mamontov (7) vs (4) Barnes
Barnes pushes down on Mamontov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mamontov wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy.
Barnes is trying to control. Mamontov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T6#
Mamontov is pressing down on Barnes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Barnes drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mamontov dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mamontov (9) vs (4) Barnes#SUB2#
Barnes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mamontov defends well.
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.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Mamontov from controlling successfully.
Mamontov wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.#T7##SUB2#
Barnes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mamontov defends it easily.
Mamontov pushing down on Barnes's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mamontov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mamontov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Mamontov (12) vs (4) Barnes
Barnes is working to get back to half guard.
#T8#
Mamontov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mamontov with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Barnes is trying to escape the mount but Mamontov keeps good control and instead manages to take Barnes's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Mamontov (15) vs (4) Barnes
Barnes turns into Mamontov and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mamontov (15) vs (6) Barnes
Barnes trying to control but Mamontov is working from the bottom.
Mamontov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barnes manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mamontov (17) vs (6) Barnes
Mamontov pushing down on Barnes's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T9#
Barnes tries to roll over but Mamontov keeps him under control.
Mamontov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barnes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mamontov wants to take a breather but Barnes is having none of it.
Barnes is looking to improve his position.
Mamontov is stalling here. Barnes is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Mamontov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Barnes has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mamontov (17) vs (10) Barnes#T10#
Mamontov struggling a bit here.
Barnes is looking to take a break and control but Mamontov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barnes working away.
Mamontov is looking to reverse the position.
Barnes advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Mamontov (17) vs (12) Barnes
Barnes wants to take Mamontov's back but he can't do it this time.
Mamontov is looking to get to half guard.#T11#
Barnes avoids the attempt from Mamontov to control.#SUB2#
Barnes looking to secure an arm triangle but Mamontov defends it well. #SUB2#
Barnes is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Mamontov has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Mamontov! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mamontov (19) vs (12) Barnes
Mamontov passes Barnes's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Mamontov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barnes is just riding it out for now. Mamontov eventually gives up the hold. #T12#
Mamontov trying to pass the guard but Barnes defending well. #SUB#
Mamontov is working for a submission of some sort.
Barnes wants to improve his position but Mamontov is controlling well.
Barnes is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T13#
Mamontov is looking to advance position but Barnes won't allow it.
Barnes tries to get to full guard but Mamontov has control of the leg.
Mamontov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mamontov is stalling here. Barnes is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Mamontov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Barnes has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mamontov (19) vs (16) Barnes
Mamontov tries to buck Barnes off but Barnes is having none of it.#T14#
Mamontov gets back to half guard.
Barnes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mamontov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mamontov has a hand on Barnes's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Barnes takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Mamontov (19) vs (19) Barnes#SUB2#
Barnes jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Mamontov manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Barnes wants to control but Mamontov is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mamontov is looking to regain half guard here but Barnes keeps moving and retains side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Barnes gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Barnes wins on points by 20 to 19.
Matt Barnes bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 21
Date: Aug 21, 2022 |
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 1 wins and 4 losses; Matt Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Henny Bottles!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Bottles forces Barnes back against the cage and clinches.
Barnes drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Bottles drags the fight down to the ground.
Our spies down at at Gym Heroes inform us that Bottles has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Bottles wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Bottles working for a triangle but Barnes defends it easily.
Barnes has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Bottles wants to sweep here but Barnes controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes trying to control but Bottles is working from the bottom.
Barnes stays in close to Bottles's body and controls the position. #T1#
Bottles bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barnes's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (0) vs (2) Bottles#SUB#
Barnes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bottles stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bottles trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bottles 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 (2) vs (2) Bottles
Bottles can't keep his opponent in guard - Barnes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2#
Bottles wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Bottles is defending against the submission attempts here by Barnes.
Bottles is controlling Barnes's trapped leg to prevent Barnes from advancing to side control.
Bottles is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Barnes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bottles works his way to full guard. Good work.
Barnes postures up.
Bottles keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bottles swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bottles is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bottles is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barnes trying to control but Bottles is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB#
Barnes drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bottles dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (4) Bottles
Bottles trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bottles looking to sit in guard and control but Barnes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (4) vs (4) Bottles
Bottles keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Bottles is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barnes is aware though and is defending well.
Bottles is pulling down on Barnes's head. It's preventing any offense from Barnes, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Barnes drops back looking for a leg! Bottles is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bottles manages to kick Barnes off! Barnes jumps back into Bottles's guard. #T5##SUB2#
Bottles working for a triangle but Barnes defends it easily.
Barnes looking to sit in guard and control but Bottles gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (4) vs (6) Bottles
Bottles trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T6#
Barnes keeping full guard, as Bottles tries to pass.
Bottles is pushing down on Barnes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Barnes is fighting to maintain full guard but Bottles has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Bottles is working for a kimura here but Barnes manages to reverse the position and he's now in Bottles's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (6) vs (6) Bottles#SUB2#
Bottles throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Barnes passes Bottles's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Barnes wants to pass to mount but Bottles is defending the position. #T7#
Bottles is looking to control Barnes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bottles avoid being mounted?
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bottles keeps working.
Barnes controlling the action here.
Barnes is trying to control the action in half guard but Bottles is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Barnes seems to be looking for submissions.
Bottles trying to control but Barnes postures up.
Barnes wants to control but Bottles is keeping him busy. #T8#
Bottles is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Barnes is working for a kimura but Bottles is defending it quite comfortably.
Bottles moves into full guard.
Bottles trying to control the position.
Bottles lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (6) vs (8) Bottles
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T9#
Barnes trying to control the position.
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet.
Bottles wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Bottles 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 (10) vs (8) Bottles#SUB#
Barnes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bottles, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Barnes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T10#
Barnes trying to control the action but Bottles is working from the bottom.
Bottles wants to control but Barnes postures up.#SUB#
Barnes goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bottles has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Barnes but great work by Bottles. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnes (10) vs (12) Bottles#T11#
Barnes sneaks back into half guard.
Bottles stalling away here and it's allowed Barnes to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Bottles wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Bottles looking to sit in guard and control but Barnes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (12) vs (12) Bottles
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Bottles keeps moving. #T12#
Barnes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Bottles has his foot on Barnes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barnes works his way back into a safe position though.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bottles swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes passes Bottles's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Barnes is looking to advance position but Bottles won't allow it. #T13##SUB#
Barnes seems to be working for a kimura but Bottles defends the submission attempt.
Bottles is positioning himself well to prevent Barnes advancing to mount.
Bottles is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Barnes's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Barnes's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnes (12) vs (16) Bottles#SUB2#
Bottles is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Barnes knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Barnes for a finish.
Barnes tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T14##SUB2#
Bottles goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Barnes turns into him and now he's in Bottles's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (14) vs (16) Bottles
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Bottles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bottles wants to improve his position but instead Barnes has moved into half guard.
#SUB#
Barnes seems to be working for a kimura but Bottles defends the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bottles! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (17) vs (16) Bottles
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes takes the fight on points by 17 to 16.
Matt Barnes bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 18
Date: Aug 14, 2022 |
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 11 wins and 15 losses; Edwin Lucan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Matt Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lucan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barnes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Barnes has closed the distance and engaged Lucan in a clinch.
#TD#
Lucan has hold of one of Barnes's legs. Barnes is fighting the takedown attempt but Lucan gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lucan (2) vs (0) Barnes
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Lucan has gone for a leg lock! Barnes slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lucan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucan (2) vs (2) Barnes
Barnes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lucan has control of Barnes's left arm, preventing Barnes from doing any damage.
Lucan 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.
Lucan keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucan looking for a sweep. Not yet Lucan, not yet.
Lucan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Lucan is keeping the position.#T1#
Lucan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lucan trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lucan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barnes's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucan (4) vs (2) Barnes
Lucan tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
Lucan trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lucan manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucan (4) vs (4) Barnes#T2#
Lucan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barnes is one step ahead there.
Lucan looking to control.
Lucan wants to improve his position but instead Barnes has moved into half guard.
Barnes prevents Lucan from improving his position.
Lucan wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Barnes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lucan defends it well.
Lucan is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Rabid Dog , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Lucan wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lucan wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
#T3#
Lucan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Lucan looking for a guillotine here but Barnes defends easily.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Lucan keeps moving. #SUB#
Lucan 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.
Lucan working a defensive guard here.
Lucan looking to control but Barnes passes into half guard.
Barnes is looking to take a break and control but Lucan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Lucan is trying to get back to full guard.
Barnes wants to take a breather but Lucan is having none of it.
Lucan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Barnes won't allow Lucan to sweep him here.
Lucan looking to control.
Lucan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Barnes is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Lucan wants to sweep here but Barnes controlling him for the moment.
Lucan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Barnes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lucan is keeping the position for now. #T5#
Lucan wants to improve his position but instead Barnes has moved into half guard.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lucan keeps working.
Lucan trying to control from the bottom.
Barnes wants to control but Lucan is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Barnes is working for a kimura but Lucan is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Barnes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lucan is just riding it out for now. Barnes eventually gives up the hold. #T6#
Lucan wants to get back to full guard.
Lucan wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy.
Barnes wants to free his trapped foot but Lucan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Barnes is trying to control. Lucan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Barnes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lucan is pressing down on Barnes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T7#
Lucan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Barnes won't allow Lucan to sweep him here.
Lucan keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Lucan has Barnes pulled in close to control his posture.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Lucan is keeping the position.
Barnes is pushing down on Lucan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lucan is fighting to maintain full guard but Barnes has managed to sneak the leg through.#T8#
Lucan is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Barnes wants to work for an arm triangle but Lucan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lucan is looking to improve his position.
Lucan is trying to maintain the position but Barnes is very close to passing his half guard.
Lucan is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#SUB2#
Barnes is working for a kimura but Lucan is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Barnes seems to be looking for submissions.
#T9#
Lucan is trying to maintain the position but Barnes is very close to passing his half guard.
Lucan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnes has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Mentor Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Barnes is working for a submission of some sort.
Lucan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Barnes trying to control but Lucan is working from the bottom. #T10#
Lucan is controlling Barnes's posture.
Lucan looking for a sweep. Not yet Lucan, not yet. #SUB2#
Barnes drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lucan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lucan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lucan! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lucan (8) vs (4) Barnes#SUB#
Lucan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lucan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Barnes prevents Lucan from moving into mount. #T11##SUB#
Lucan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Barnes has escaped the position, nice work there.
Barnes is looking for a sweep.
Barnes sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lucan passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Barnes! Score +3 for passing guard: Lucan (11) vs (4) Barnes#SUB#
Lucan goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Barnes is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucan (11) vs (6) Barnes
Barnes slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lucan keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass. #T12#
Lucan controls Barnes momentarily but Barnes frees himself.
Lucan keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Lucan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Lucan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Lucan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lucan is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucan (13) vs (6) Barnes
Barnes wants to sweep here but Lucan controlling him for the moment. #T13#
Lucan trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
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.
Lucan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lucan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Barnes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lucan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lucan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Barnes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T14#
Lucan forces his way into half guard.
Barnes wants to get back to full guard.
Lucan passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lucan (16) vs (6) Barnes
Lucan trying to control but Barnes is having none of it.
Barnes gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes trying to control from the bottom.
Lucan wants to pass to mount but Barnes is defending the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lucan takes the fight on points by 16 to 6.
Edwin Lucan thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 16
Date: Aug 07, 2022 |
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 1 wins and 2 losses; Matt Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Tyron Scott!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Barnes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Scott drops down looking for an ankle pick but Barnes pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tyron Scott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Scott looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Barnes! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Barnes (0) vs (4) Scott
Barnes can't do much from the bottom here.
Barnes tries to bench press Scott off him but Scott keeps the position.
Barnes is not content to let Scott control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T1#
Barnes tries to improve position but can't.
Barnes is letting Scott control him for a moment.
Barnes is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Scott not doing much here.
Barnes is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Scott controlling the action here.
Barnes wants to get back to full guard.
Scott keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Barnes is staying active underneath Scott, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Barnes trying to control here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Scott trying to mount his opponent but Barnes defends it.
Barnes wants to improve his position but Scott is controlling well.
Scott wants to pass to mount but Barnes is defending the position. #T4#
Scott trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scott is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T5#
Scott trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
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.
Scott trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Scott has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Count Dante's Deadliest Academy. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Barnes wants to sweep here but Scott controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott looking to pass the guard. #T6#
Scott works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Scott is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Barnes tries to roll over but Scott keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Scott is stalling here. Barnes is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Scott seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Barnes has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnes (4) vs (4) Scott
Scott wants to control but Barnes postures up.#T7#
Scott manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (4) vs (6) Scott
Still in half guard, Scott seems content to control.#SUB#
Barnes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Scott pulls his head out easily.
Scott is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Barnes won't allow Scott to pass to mount. #T8#
Scott is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Scott is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Barnes! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (4) vs (9) Scott#SUB2#
Scott is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Barnes is surviving well by controlling Scott's body position as best he can.
Barnes is wriggling around trying to escape.
Scott can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Barnes is looking to escape.
Scott is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T9#
Scott controlling from the full mount.
Scott is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T10#
Scott tries to control but Barnes wriggling away.
Barnes working to try and regain half guard.
Barnes is controlling an arm, preventing Scott from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Barnes is trying to reverse the position but instead Scott has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Barnes (4) vs (12) Scott
Scott controlling from the back.#T11##SUB2#
Scott working for a choke but Barnes is defending well.
Scott has the hooks in. Barnes is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Scott controls the position.
Barnes trying to control the hands but Scott won't let him. #T12#
Scott wants to control but Barnes manages to buck him off and is now in Scott's guard! Nice work there by Barnes! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (6) vs (12) Scott
Scott keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Barnes has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Scott looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Barnes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barnes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Scott is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (6) vs (14) Scott#T13#
Barnes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Scott manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (8) vs (14) Scott
Scott bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barnes's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (8) vs (16) Scott
Scott stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Scott passes Barnes's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Scott wants to control but Barnes is keeping him busy.
Scott wants to pass the guard but Barnes is defending well. #T14#
Scott controlling the pace.
Barnes manages to get to full guard.
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 (10) vs (16) Scott
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Scott holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott wins on points by 16 to 10.
Tyron Scott decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 12
Date: Jul 31, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Diego Nogueira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Matt Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nogueira doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
and Barnes counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nogueira (0) vs (2) Barnes
Nogueira wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
Barnes passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nogueira (0) vs (5) Barnes
Barnes prevents Nogueira from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Barnes looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB2#
Barnes looking for a guillotine from mount but Nogueira is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nogueira is desperately trying to improve his position but Barnes has a good base and remains in mount.
Nogueira regains half guard.
Nogueira wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy.
Nogueira has a hand on Barnes's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Barnes takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Nogueira (0) vs (8) Barnes#T1#
Barnes prevents Nogueira from getting the reversal.
Barnes controlling his opponent.
Nogueira is squirming around, avoiding Barnes's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nogueira is desperately trying to improve his position but Barnes has a good base and remains in mount.
Barnes controlling his opponent.
Nogueira manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Barnes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barnes is looking for a kimura but Nogueira is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barnes to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Barnes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nogueira sees it coming and defends easily.
Barnes prevents Nogueira from improving his position.#SUB#
Nogueira actively working from the bottom here.
Nogueira wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nogueira tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control.#T3#
Nogueira wants to sweep but Barnes has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Nogueira (0) vs (11) Barnes#SUB2#
Barnes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nogueira regains half guard.
Barnes is pressing down on Nogueira's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nogueira is holding on for now.
Nogueira tries to get to full guard but Barnes has control of the leg.
Nogueira is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Barnes tries to pass to full mount but Nogueira defends it.
Nogueira moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Nogueira had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barnes defends it easily.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nogueira is keeping the position for now.
Nogueira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nogueira is keeping the position for now.
Nogueira keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully. #T5##SUB#
Nogueira working for submissions but it's allowed Barnes to get to half guard.
Nogueira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnes trying to mount his opponent but Nogueira defends it.
Nogueira wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
#T6##SUB2#
Barnes seems to be working for a kimura but Nogueira defends the submission attempt.
Nogueira gets back to full guard.
Nogueira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Nogueira keeps moving. #SUB#
Nogueira throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Barnes trying to control but Nogueira is working from the bottom.
Nogueira manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barnes manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nogueira (2) vs (11) Barnes#T7#
Nogueira postures up.
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet.
Nogueira tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
Barnes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nogueira manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nogueira (2) vs (13) Barnes
Barnes won't allow Nogueira to sweep him here.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Nogueira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nogueira wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Barnes is now in half guard.
Nogueira wants to get back to full guard.#T8#
Nogueira regains full guard. Nicely done.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Nogueira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nogueira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barnes is one step ahead there.
Nogueira working a defensive guard here.
Barnes pushing down on Nogueira's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Barnes is pressing down on Nogueira's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nogueira is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Barnes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nogueira moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T9#
Nogueira is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Nogueira keeps moving.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nogueira is keeping the position for now.
Nogueira is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nogueira bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barnes's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nogueira (4) vs (13) Barnes#SUB2#
Barnes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nogueira doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nogueira manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nogueira trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom. #T10#
Nogueira looking to sit in guard and control but Barnes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nogueira (4) vs (15) Barnes
Barnes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes trying to control but Nogueira is working from the bottom.
Barnes preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Nogueira is looking for a triangle but Barnes pushes his legs off easily.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nogueira swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Nogueira working for a triangle but Barnes defends it easily.
Nogueira pulls Barnes in close to his closed guard and prevents Barnes from doing any damage or advancing position.#T11#
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nogueira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nogueira manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barnes manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nogueira (6) vs (15) Barnes
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet.
Nogueira looking to pass the guard.
Nogueira wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Nogueira looking to pass the guard. #T12#
Nogueira trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Nogueira looking to sit in guard and control but Barnes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nogueira (6) vs (17) Barnes
Barnes trying to control but Nogueira is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Nogueira is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barnes defends well.
Nogueira wants to control the position but Barnes says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T13#
Nogueira works his way to full guard. Good work.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Nogueira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Nogueira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barnes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Nogueira working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Barnes has passed into half guard!
#SUB2#
Barnes seems to be working for a kimura but Nogueira defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Barnes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nogueira is just riding it out for now. Barnes eventually gives up the hold. #T14#
Nogueira is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Barnes's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Barnes's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nogueira (10) vs (17) Barnes
Nogueira tries to get the hooks in deep but Barnes pushed the leg off. #SUB#
Nogueira tightening his grip on Barnes, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Nogueira tightening his grip on Barnes, looking for the choke.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes breaks Nogueira's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nogueira (10) vs (19) Barnes
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes wins on points by 19 to 10.
A very excited looking Matt Barnes rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 10
Date: Jul 24, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Veigar Kujawski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Matt Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Barnes has closed the distance and engaged Kujawski in a clinch.
#TD2#
Barnes has Kujawski pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Barnes pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kujawski tumbling to the mat - Barnes dives into Kujawski's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kujawski (0) vs (2) Barnes
Kujawski seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Kujawski keeps moving.
Barnes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Barnes is sitting in close to Kujawski's body. Kujawski has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Barnes is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Barnes is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Kujawski.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Veigar Kujawski! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 8
Date: Jul 17, 2022 |
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 0 wins and 0 losses; Matt Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Micael Galvao !
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Barnes clinches up against the cage.
Galvao drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Barnes gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Galvao has picked Barnes up - he's going for a ride! Galvao dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (0) vs (2) Galvao
Galvao stalling. #SUB#
Barnes actively working from the bottom here.
Galvao wants to pass the guard but Barnes is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galvao is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Barnes trying to control from the bottom.
Galvao controlling the pace.
Barnes is looking for a sweep. Galvao is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Galvao takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes tries to get to full guard but Galvao has control of the leg. #T2##SUB#
Barnes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Galvao in particular looking to stall.
Barnes wants to improve his position but Galvao is controlling well.
Galvao controlling the pace. #T3#
Galvao trying to pass the guard but Barnes defending well.
Barnes regains full guard. Nicely done.
Barnes wants to hit a sweep here but Galvao passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Barnes there! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (0) vs (5) Galvao
Barnes has given up his back. Will we see Galvao going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Barnes (0) vs (8) Galvao #T4#
Galvao controlling well, preventing Barnes from escaping the position.
Galvao has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Barnes's body.
Barnes tries to escape but Galvao has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Galvao trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Barnes doesn't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Galvao keeps control of the position as Barnes tries to break free.
Barnes is working hard here to advance position.
Galvao slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T6#
Galvao 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Barnes looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Barnes has hold of Galvao 's leg, trying to break free but it's let Galvao lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Barnes is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Galvao throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Micael Galvao ! |
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Event:
WCF WNF 98: Woo vs Victor
Date: Mar 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Barnes throws a front kick aimed at Riker's knee but Riker avoids it well.
Riker feinted with a counter takedown.
Barnes throws a body shot but no joy.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Riker.#CUT#It looks like Matt Barnes has been cut.
Barnes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barnes has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Barnes.
Riker feinted with a counter takedown.#CL#
Riker forces Barnes back against the cage and clinches.
Barnes misses with a body punch.
Riker digs a right hand underneath Barnes's ribcage. Barnes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes tries to break the clinch but Riker is controlling the position.
Barnes blocking some punches.
Riker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Riker tries a body shot but Barnes blocks it.
Riker stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Barnes struggles to land a body shot inside as Riker controls his hands.
A frustrated look appears on Barnes's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1#
Riker lands with a short shot to the head.
Riker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Riker swings wildly with an uppercut but Barnes uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Barnes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barnes misses with a double jab.
Riker looks for a takedown but Barnes sprawls well.
Riker bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Barnes's head.
Barnes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Riker.
Riker tries to counter with a takedown but Barnes is quick to defend against it.
Barnes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Barnes misses. #T2#
Barnes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Riker is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Matt Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnes throws a head kick but Riker moves out of range.
Barnes thows a leg kick but Riker checks it #TD#
and Riker decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Barnes's guard.
Riker looking to pass the guard.
Riker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Riker keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Barnes's head.
Riker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Riker wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving. #T3#
Riker postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Riker loads up on a big left hand. Barnes felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Riker looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Barnes can't hide his disappointment, as Riker celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Riker!
William Riker thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WCF 113: Woo vs Fitzgerald
Date: Feb 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Barnes staying out of range there.
Jab by Wallace.#CUT#It looks like Matt Barnes has been cut.
Wallace throws a big shot that misses.
Barnes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Barnes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barnes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Barnes there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wallace throws an overhand right that lands on Barnes's shoulder, as Barnes tries to avoid the shot.
Wallace stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wallace has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts in the buildup to the fight.
Wallace just misses with a punch to the body.
Wallace throws a jab when Barnes was well out of range.
Wallace scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Barnes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wallace cracks Barnes with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bubba Wallace!
Bubba Wallace really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Brooklyn Apothecary logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
WCF 109: Khabib vs Shabazz
Date: Jan 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Green throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Barnes looks to score with a jab to the body but Green is just out of range.
Barnes misses with a hook. Green ducked under it nicely.
Green raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Green shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barnes as he avoids it easily.
Barnes has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mentor Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Barnes with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Herb Green has been cut.
Barnes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Green.
Barnes appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Green wants to clinch but Barnes slips to the side
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Green doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Barnes counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes misses the body punch
and Green counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barnes with a nice cross.
Green throws a sloppy head kick and Barnes moves out of range easily.
Barnes swings for the body but Green moves out of range.
#T1#
Barnes feints a jab and as Green dips his head, Barnes unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Green right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Green falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Barnes smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Matt Barnes!
After the fight, Matt Barnes was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 86: Khabib vs Woo
Date: Dec 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Coyle.
Barnes leaves Coyle with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Chris Coyle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coyle throws a hook but Barnes blocks it.
Coyle tries to clinch
and Barnes counters with a crisp right that sends Coyle to the canvas! Barnes follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Barnes!
Matt Barnes bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
WCF 100: Anderson vs Khabib
Date: Nov 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Camara just misses with a punch to the body.
Barnes takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CUT#It looks like Matt Barnes has been cut.
A lazy body kick from Barnes
and Camara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barnes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Matt Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Camara takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#CL#
Camara clinches up with Barnes and pushes him back against the cage.
Barnes gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Camara.
A short right from Camara.
Barnes misses with a punch to the body.
Barnes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barnes tries to work over Camara's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Camara lands a hook that snaps the head of Barnes backwards. #T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Camara.
Camara cracks Barnes with a nice body shot.
Barnes is trying to push Camara away but Camara has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Camara lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC#Barnes is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Matt Barnes's cut even more.
Camara dips a shoulder and cracks Barnes with a mighty uppercut! Barnes falls back against the cage and Camara unloads with a barrage of strikes! Barnes is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Camara screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abubakar Camara!
Abubakar Camara seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 77: Escalante vs Baker
Date: Oct 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Rodriquez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barnes as he avoids it easily.
Barnes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barnes looks to score with a jab to the body but Rodriquez is just out of range.
Rodriquez looks like he wants to counter punch here.#KD#
Barnes drops Rodriquez with a beautiful combination! Rodriquez stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Barnes is looking for the KO!#CUT#It looks like Nick Rodriquez has been cut.
Barnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rodriquez was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnes.
Barnes looks to land a combination but Rodriquez avoids it well.
Barnes throws a half hearted mid kick.
Barnes tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodriquez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rodriquez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A little jabbing left from Rodriquez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rodriquez wants to clinch.#T1#
Barnes looks for the body kick but Rodriquez saw that one coming. #CL2#
Rodriquez rushes Barnes and pushes him back against the cage in a 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.#TD2#
Rodriquez wants the takedown. Barnes is fighting it off but Rodriquez persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Barnes's guard against the cage.
Rodriquez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Barnes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rodriquez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rodriquez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rodriquez throwing strikes from guard but Barnes blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes being controlled here, momentarily.
Rodriquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Rodriquez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rodriquez forces his way into half guard.
Rodriquez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Barnes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rodriquez on the ground.
Barnes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rodriquez.
Rodriquez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rodriquez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rodriquez is keen to just control but Barnes is a slippery customer.
Barnes is pressing down on Rodriquez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Barnes keeping full guard, as Rodriquez tries to pass.
Rodriquez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rodriquez preventing the sweep.
Barnes keeping full guard, as Rodriquez tries to pass.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Barnes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rodriquez.
Rodriquez wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rodriquez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rodriquez avoids a kick to the body.
Barnes fails to land with a series of punches.
Rodriquez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barnes swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4#
Barnes circles away from the clinch attempt.
#KD#
Barnes lands a big head kick that sends Rodriquez tumbling to the mat! Barnes takes a step backwards and waves Rodriquez back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Rodriquez is rocked!
Barnes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rodriquez is still on wobbly legs! Can Barnes finish him?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barnes lands with a right and another and another! Rodriquez is in big trouble! Barnes lands again and this time it's lights out for Rodriquez! A quality knockout there for Barnes.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Matt Barnes!
Matt Barnes decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
WCF 92: Wallace vs Camara 2
Date: Oct 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Fox throws a head kick but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fox moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
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.
Barnes throws a sloppy head kick and Fox moves out of range easily.
Fox swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barnes has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#It looks like Matt Barnes has been cut.
Fox ducks under a wild hook from Barnes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barnes.
Barnes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barnes tries to land a leg kick but Fox saw it coming and moves away.
#KD#
Barnes drops Fox with a beautiful combination! Fox stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Barnes is looking for the KO!#ROC#Fox is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Jim Fox has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crack! Barnes connects with the perfect overhand right and Fox falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Barnes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Matt Barnes!
After the fight, Matt Barnes was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
WCF 85: Goncalves vs Anderson
Date: Aug 14, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Bennett closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bennett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Barnes breaks from the clinch.
Barnes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT#It looks like Matt Barnes has been cut.
Bennett connects with a crisp jab.
Barnes scoring well with a low kick there.
Bennett fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bennett avoids the head kick by Barnes.
Bennett has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Barnes.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bennett moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barnes. Bennett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barnes throws out a powerful jab.#CUT2#It looks like Robert Bennett has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bennett throws a hook to the side of Barnes's head but Barnes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barnes unleashes a big counter combination but Bennett bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Barnes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bennett misses with a jab to the body
and Barnes counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bennett fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bennett lands a slapping body shot.
#T1##CL#
Bennett drives through and clinches with Barnes against the cage.
#BC2#
Barnes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barnes moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bennett misses with a hook.
Bennett tries to clinch but Barnes moves out of range. #CL#
Bennett has closed the distance and engaged Barnes in a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Barnes.
#BC2#
Barnes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Robert Bennett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab lands there for Bennett.
Bennett tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barnes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barnes lands a leg kick that knocks Bennett off balance momentarily.
Bennett fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Barnes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bennett tries to counter by clinching up but Barnes breaks away and moves out of range.
Bennett tries to clinch but Barnes is having none of it. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good leg kick by Barnes.
Bennett connects with a body shot.
A jab from Bennett does it's job there.
Bennett checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bennett tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Barnes manages to circle out of the way.
Bennett lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bennett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barnes.
Barnes looks to land a right hand but Bennett moved out of range.
Bennett throws out a powerful jab.
Bennett moves in looking to clinch but Barnes pushes him off.
Bennett throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bennett looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bennett just misses with a punch to the body.
Barnes keeps the fight on the outside.#T3#
Bennett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barnes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bennett fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barnes now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Barnes's coach down at Mentor Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Barnes's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Barnes swats away the attempt to clinch by Bennett.
Barnes swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Barnes tries to land a leg kick but Bennett saw it coming and moves away.
#KD#
Bennett sends Barnes crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Bennett is motioning to the referee to let Barnes up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Barnes is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Matt Barnes's cut even more.
Barnes leaves his chin hanging out and Bennett seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Barnes crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Robert Bennett!
Robert Bennett thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WCF 80: Borgia vs Gordon
Date: Jul 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Barnes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barnes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thunder 's sensitive parts.
Thunder throws a sloppy head kick and Barnes moves out of range easily.
Barnes tries a head kick but it misses.
Barnes scores with a leg kick.
Barnes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Thunder .
Barnes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thunder looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Thunder takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Some bone on bone action there as Thunder checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A slow jab from Barnes misses its intended target.
Thunder is looking to counter with head kicks.
Barnes connects with a body shot that sends Thunder 's belly button to the back.
We've been told by Thunder 's head coaches at Finnish Elite Sport and Fitness Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Matt Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Thunder with a nice cross.#CUT#It looks like Matt Barnes has been cut.
Barnes connects with a right hand. Thunder shakes it off.
Thunder takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Barnes will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Barnes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Barnes misses with a combination
and Thunder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thunder was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnes.
It looked like Thunder was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Thunder takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T2#
Barnes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barnes thinks about the counter body kick.
Barnes falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Thunder to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Thunder throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #KD2#
Barnes lands a big head kick that sends Thunder tumbling to the mat! Barnes takes a step backwards and waves Thunder back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like John Thunder has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes tests Thunder 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barnes.
Thunder misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T3#
Barnes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Barnes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A low kick from Barnes is predictable there
and Thunder counters with a nice uppercut.
Barnes misses with a shot to the body
and Thunder counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barnes misses with a jab to the body
and Thunder counters with a big right hand! Oh Barnes is in trouble here! Thunder follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Thunder !
John Thunder looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'These gym rats come in here with a padded record and think they can just walk into the wcf. It’s my turn. I want my shot at the title. So Nick make it happen '. |
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Event:
WCF 75: Road vs Gordon
Date: Jun 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Barnes thows a leg kick but Riker checks it #TD#
and Riker counters with a takedown into side control.
Riker connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Barnes some visible discomfort.
#CUT#It looks like Matt Barnes has been cut.
Riker in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Riker is looking to take a break and control but Barnes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Riker landing a few strikes. #CUT#That has opened up Matt Barnes's cut even more.
Riker tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Barnes taking a bit of punishment here - Riker scoring with strikes. #CUT#The cut above Matt Barnes's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Riker lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Barnes down.
#CUT#Matt Barnes's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Matt Barnes's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). William Riker!
An out of breath William Riker 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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Event:
WCF WNF 51: Rader vs Riker
Date: Apr 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Barnes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Drouin at a distance.
Barnes lands a jab.
Barnes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Drouin.
Drouin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Barnes lands with a nice body kick.
Drouin throws a right and a left that Barnes avoids nicely.
Drouin misses with a combination
letting Barnes counter with a right hand.
Barnes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Drouin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barnes throws a series of punches but Drouin avoids them all with ease.
Drouin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drouin misses with a combination
and Barnes counters with a left and a right that stings Drouin.
Drouin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barnes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Drouin is breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Barnes.
Drouin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
Barnes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Drouin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barnes connects with a superb combination that knocks Drouin out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Barnes before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Drouin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Matt Barnes!
Matt Barnes bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
WCF 64: Wolf vs Sausagestrong
Date: Mar 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Barnes's jab looks to have found its range, popping Thunder under the eye.
Barnes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thunder doesn't seem bothered though.
Thunder on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Thunder looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barnes lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Barnes throws a right and a left that Thunder avoids nicely. #CL#
Thunder moves into the clinch.
Barnes misses with a body punch.
Thunder blocks a body shot from Barnes. #BC2#
Barnes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barnes fails to land with a series of punches.
Thunder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thunder was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick from Barnes lands but Thunder takes it in his stride. #T1##CL#
Thunder clinches. #BC2#
Barnes breaks the clinch.
Barnes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thunder moves away.
Some wild striking there from Barnes.
As Barnes looks to move away, Thunder throws a big counter combo but Barnes just gets out of the way.
Barnes throws a leg kick
and Thunder counters with a two punch combo.
Barnes misses with a body shot.
Thunder on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Thunder showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barnes.
#T2#
Barnes connects with a looping right hand.
A low kick lands for Barnes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice leg kick from Barnes, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barnes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barnes misses with a looping right.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Barnes - that will leave a mark!
Barnes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thunder counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Matt Barnes has been cut.
Barnes misses with a jab to the body
and Thunder counters with a two punch combo.
Barnes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T3#
Barnes tries a head kick but it misses.
Thunder wants to clinch but Barnes slips to the side
and Barnes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Thunder looks to land a right hand but Barnes moved out of range.
Barnes is looking to chop away at Thunder 's legs.
Thunder was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Both fighters circling a little - Barnes finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Barnes fails to land with a series of punches.
Barnes throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Thunder 's head.
Barnes lands a lovely overhand right.
Thunder has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Barnes finds it's way round the side to connect with Thunder 's head. #T4#
A low kick from Barnes misses
and Thunder counters with a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thunder just misses with a punch to the body.
Thunder doesn't manage to clinch there - Barnes circles away.
Thunder misses with an uppercut. Barnes saw that one coming.
Barnes throws a counter combo.
Thunder takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Matt Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes avoids the head kick by Thunder .
Barnes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#KD2#
Barnes drops Thunder with a beautiful combination! Thunder stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Barnes is looking for the KO!#CUT2#It looks like John Thunder has been cut.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Barnes - that will leave a mark!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barnes misses with a wild body shot.
Barnes misses with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Barnes dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Nice body kick from Barnes.
Thunder avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barnes misses with the combination.
Thunder throws a big counter combination but Barnes scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Thunder with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Barnes to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunder pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barnes lands with a kick to the temple. Thunder shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Barnes throws a right and a left that both miss.
A shot to the body from Barnes misses
and Thunder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Thunder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barnes swings away with a body shot that misses
and Thunder counters with a huge left! Barnes is in big trouble! He's backing up but Thunder isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Barnes from any more damage. A dominating finish by Thunder !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Thunder !
John Thunder took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I�m not anyone�s stepping stone!'. |
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Event:
WCF 56: Khabib vs Turban
Date: Jan 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Barnes throws a looping overhand right but Hands ducks down to avoid it.
Barnes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barnes misses with a double jab
and Barnes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Matt Barnes has been cut.
Barnes tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hands went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses
and Hands counters with a right hand to the body.
Barnes throws a looping overhand right but Hands ducks down to avoid it.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hands moves away.
It looked like Hands wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Matt Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Barnes misses
and Hands counters with a nice body shot.
Barnes misses with a double jab
and Hands counters with a stiff right hand.
Barnes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hands.#T1#
Barnes throws a body shot but no joy.
Hands moves out of range of the body kick from Barnes.
Barnes thows a leg kick but Hands checks it
and Hands connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barnes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hands seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Barnes tries to land a body kick
and Hands counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Barnes misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hands scores with a counter punch that sends Barnes to the canvas! Hands smells blood - he's punishing Barnes with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Barnes has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fish Hands!
A very excited looking Fish Hands made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
WCF 51: Tofail vs PAHPAC
Date: Dec 19, 2020 |
#R1#
Barnes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dervisevic in his tracks.
A good leg kick by Barnes.
Barnes throws a leg kick which misses Dervisevic's front leg but catches the back leg as Dervisevic tries to avoid it.
Dervisevic is looking to clinch.
Barnes seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Barnes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barnes throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A jab from Barnes does it's job there.
Dervisevic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barnes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dervisevic misses with a wild combination.
Barnes is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Barnes.
Matt Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Barnes lands a big head kick that sends Dervisevic tumbling to the mat! Barnes takes a step backwards and waves Dervisevic back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot to the liver by Barnes. Beautiful body shot.
Barnes throws a series of punches but Dervisevic avoids them all with ease.
Dervisevic tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Barnes! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Matt Barnes!
In his post fight interview, Matt Barnes started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
WCF 46: Khabib vs Gracie
Date: Nov 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes lands with a nice body punch.
Barnes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Barnes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Claw misses with a body kick.
Barnes misses with a two punch combination.
Claw has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Advanced Fitness Inc. in the buildup to the fight.
Claw avoids the head kick by Barnes.
Claw throws a nice looking combination but Barnes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses.
Claw throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Barnes connects with a leg kick.
A combination from Barnes does no damage.
Claw is looking to clinch.
Claw takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Claw misses with a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barnes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Claw.
Barnes connects with a leg kick.
Claw tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #KD2#
Barnes lands a big head kick that sends Claw tumbling to the mat! Barnes takes a step backwards and waves Claw back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like Bear Claw has been cut.#T1#
Claw misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barnes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Claw throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes scores with a sloppy right hand. Claw should have avoided that one. #ROC2#Claw is rocked!
Barnes moves out of range as Claw throws a body kick.
Claw tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Barnes throws a quick head kick that knocks Claw silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Barnes is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Matt Barnes!
Matt Barnes was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
WCF 42: Nurmagomedov vs Mulder
Date: Oct 10, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes fakes the leg kick and cracks Long in the body.
Long misses with a takedown attempt - Barnes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Long throws a series of punches but Barnes avoids them all with ease.
Long thuds a left hand into Barnes's body.
Sloppy strikes from Barnes. Those never looked like landing.
Long steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Barnes. That one must have hurt.
Barnes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Long manages to avoid it.
Barnes lands with a slapping head kick.
A swing and a miss from Long.
As Long backs off Barnes throws a huge counter combo but Long manages to avoid it all.
Long cracks Barnes with a good jab.
Barnes scores with a push kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes swats away the attempt to clinch by Long.
Barnes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Long sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barnes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Long's sensitive parts.
Barnes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Long scores with a shot to the body.
Matt Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Barnes jabs Long to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Barnes checks the leg kick nicely there.
Barnes lands a head kick!
Barnes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A counter left hand to the body from Long misses its target.
Long misses the shot to the body.
Long has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barnes.
Long throws a hook but Barnes avoids it easily.
Long steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Barnes. That one must have hurt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barnes.
Long looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barnes.
Barnes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Barnes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barnes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Long's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A combination from Long does no damage.
Long blocks a head kick by Barnes.
#T2#
The fighters circling - Long throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Long lands with a hook. Barnes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT#It looks like Matt Barnes has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Long.
Long misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes.
Long tries to clinch but fails miserably #KD2#
and Barnes counters with a head kick that drops Long to the mat! Long scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#Long is rocked!
A shot to the body from Long misses
and Barnes finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Oh Long is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Long is breathing heavily.
Barnes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Long has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Barnes throws a shot to the body.
Barnes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Barnes steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Long is out on his feet! Barnes sets himself and nearly takes Long's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Matt Barnes!
Matt Barnes spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
WCF MNF 2: Manson vs Funke
Date: Aug 31, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Weezner circles away quickly and effectively.
Weezner really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Barnes walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Weezner checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Weezner throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Barnes counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Weezner finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
As Weezner backs off Barnes throws a huge counter combo but Weezner manages to avoid it all.
Weezner takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Weezner throws a sloppy head kick
and Barnes counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Quanko Weezner has been cut.
A combination from Weezner does no damage.
Barnes misses with the combination.
Weezner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barnes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Barnes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Weezner.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weezner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've been informed that Barnes has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Barnes blocks a head kick by Weezner.
Weezner takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Quanko Weezner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes moves away from the strike by Weezner.
Weezner takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick misses from Weezner.
Barnes lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Weezner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barnes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
Weezner misses with a straight left.
Weezner misses with a double jab
and Weezner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That kick from Barnes tenderised Weezner's leg. Weezner is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barnes swings for the body but Weezner moves out of range.
Weezner takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Barnes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A combination from Barnes does no damage.
Barnes with the inside leg kick.
Weezner pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Barnes back to the cage. Weezner follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT#It looks like Matt Barnes has been cut.
Weezner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Weezner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Weezner is breathing heavily.
A jab from Barnes finds it's way through Weezner's defenses.
Barnes lands a body shot.
Barnes stuns Weezner with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Weezner tries to land a leg kick but Barnes saw it coming and moves away.
Barnes now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Barnes scores with a nice head shot.#ROC2#Weezner is rocked!#T2#
Barnes throws a pinpoint strike between Weezner's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Weezner crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Barnes scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Matt Barnes!
Matt Barnes tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
BFC 15: Sparrow Vs. Concrete
Date: Jul 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tiger misses with an attempted mid kick.
Barnes throws a big counter combination but Tiger scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Barnes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tiger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tiger slips a jab and a cross from Barnes.
Barnes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tiger manages to avoid it.
Barnes throws a lazy uppercut
letting Tiger counter with a right hand.
Tiger throws a series of strikes that have Barnes backpedaling.
#CUT2#It looks like Matt Barnes has been cut.
Tiger has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Barnes is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Tiger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barnes.
Matt Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes throws a nice looking combination but Tiger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tiger throws out a counter right but Barnes avoids it with no problem.
Barnes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tiger counters with a stiff right hand.
Barnes throws an off balance right hand
and Tiger counters with a huge left! Barnes is in big trouble! He's backing up but Tiger isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Barnes from any more damage. A dominating finish by Tiger!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lion Tiger!
Our winner, Lion Tiger, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
BFC Syndicate 1
Date: Jun 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes throws a nice looking combination but Douglas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barnes connects with a right hand. Douglas shakes it off.
Douglas lands with an overhand left.#CUT#It looks like Matt Barnes has been cut.
Jab by Douglas.
Barnes scores with a punch to the head.#CUT2#It looks like Keon Douglas has been cut.
Barnes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barnes. Douglas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barnes misses with a wild body shot. #KD#
Douglas feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Barnes sprawling to the canvas! Barnes rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Douglas finish him?!
#ROC#Barnes is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Douglas fakes the body blow, causing Barnes to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Barnes goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Keon Douglas! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2020 |
#R1#
Castle is looking to clinch but Barnes is avoiding it.
Castle tries to clinch up.
Barnes is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Castle with a body shot.
Castle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jab, jab by Barnes - just one landing.
A head kick misses from Castle.
Barnes now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Castle misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barnes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Castle tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barnes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Castle forces Barnes back against the cage and clinches.
Barnes takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#
It looks like Matt Barnes has been cut.
Castle wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes is trying to break the clinch but Castle is controlling him.
Castle controlling the action here for a moment.
Castle wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1##BC#
Castle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Castle misses with a wild combination.
Barnes misses with a low kick.
Barnes misses with a wild body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Castle.
Barnes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Castle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Castle moves away.
Castle lands a leg kick that knocks Barnes off balance momentarily.
Castle tries to clinch there but Barnes circles away.
Castle lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Barnes swinging wildly here.
A head kick misses from Castle. #T2#
Sloppy strikes from Castle. Those never looked like landing.
Barnes throws a one two combo.
#CUT2#
It looks like Frank Castle has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Castle wants to clinch.
Castle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barnes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Castle in his tracks.
A bone on bone clash there as Castle blocks the leg kick.
Castle throws a half hearted mid kick.
Barnes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Castle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Castle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barnes.
Castle misses with a series of wild punches.
#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Castle. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barnes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Castle swings for the body but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Castle throws a body shot but no joy.
Frank Castle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes scores with the left hand. Castle knows he should have avoided that one.
Barnes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Castle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Castle throws a left and a right that both miss
and Barnes counters with a nice body shot.
Barnes throws a nice looking combination but Castle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Castle keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Barnes connects with an inside leg kick.
Castle throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That kick from Castle tenderised Barnes's leg. Barnes is trying to keep his angry face on.
Castle slips under a jab from Barnes.
Castle tries to clinch there but Barnes circles away.
Some wild striking there from Castle.
Barnes moves out of range of the strikes.
Barnes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barnes blocks the body kick.
Barnes feints a jab promting Castle to slip. Barnes then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Castle slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Castle tries to clinch up.
Castle throws a lazy head kick
letting Barnes counter with a right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Castle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Barnes dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Castle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Sloppy strikes from Castle. Those never looked like landing.
Barnes throws a series of punches but Castle avoids them all with ease.
Castle tries to clinch up.
Castle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barnes.
Castle moves to clinch but Barnes breaks away
and Barnes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Castle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Castle tries to clinch up but Barnes circles away and keeps his distance.
Barnes goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Castle throws a leg kick that is checked
and Barnes counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castle misses with a wild body shot.
Castle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Castle tries to clinch up.
Castle throws a head kick but Barnes moves out of range.
Frank Castle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barnes tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Castle is able to avoid easily.
Barnes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Castle tries to clinch there but Barnes circles away.
Barnes throws a counter combo.
Castle goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Castle throws a lazy head kick
and Castle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Castle tries to close the distance and clinch but Barnes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Castle throws a leg kick but Barnes checks it.
Castle throws a leg kick but Barnes sees it coming and moves out of range.
Barnes misses with a few strikes there.
An inside leg kick lands from Barnes.
Barnes throws a right and a left that Castle avoids nicely.
Barnes tries to bum rush Castle with a series of wild strikes but Castle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Castle tries to clinch up but Barnes circles away and keeps his distance.
Barnes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Castle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barnes.
Castle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Castle is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Barnes.#T2#
Castle throws a wild body kick that Barnes sees coming a mile off.
A punch combination from Barnes misses.
Barnes just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCastle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Castle tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barnes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Castle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barnes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barnes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Castle.
An inside leg kick from Barnes misses.
Castle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.
Matt Barnes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barnes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barnes swings for the body but Castle moves out of range.
Castle misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Castle pushes Barnes up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Castle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Castle is looking to clinch but Barnes is avoiding it.
#T3#
Castle walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Castle rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barnes counters with a stiff right hand.
Barnes looks to land a combination but Castle avoids it well.
Castle fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barnes looks to land a combination. Castle sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#ROC2#
Castle is rocked!#CUT2#
Frank Castle's cut is getting worse.
Barnes lands a big right hook! Castle looks hurt but is still standing! Barnes lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Castle falls down and Barnes dives in with a huge hammer fist! Castle's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Barnes runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Matt Barnes!
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