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Event:
SSG 205 Majere vs Tosanesti
Date: Sep 24, 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 24 wins and 13 losses; Glen Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Juanito Santos!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Barnes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Santos tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Santos closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Barnes to the mat! Barnes manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (0) vs (2) Santos#SUB2#
Santos thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Barnes pulls Santos in close to prevent any damage.
Barnes is trying to control the position but Santos postures up.
Santos works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Santos is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes gets back to full guard.
#T1#
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet. #SUB2#
Santos thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Barnes working a defensive guard here.
Barnes keeping full guard, as Santos tries to pass. #SUB2#
Santos 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. #SUB2#
Santos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Santos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Santos has gone for a leg lock! Barnes slips out almost immediately though and dives into Santos's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (2) Santos#SUB2#
Santos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barnes defends well.
Barnes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Santos working for a triangle but Barnes defends it easily.
#T2#
Barnes's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Santos keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Barnes not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Barnes seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Santos for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2#
Santos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Barnes trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
Barnes sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3##SUB2#
Santos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Santos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barnes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barnes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Santos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barnes is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Santos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Barnes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4##SUB2#
Santos working for a triangle but Barnes defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Santos 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. #SUB2#
Santos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barnes defends it easily.
Barnes passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (5) vs (2) Santos
Santos manages to work his way to half guard, despite Barnes's best efforts.#SUB2#
Santos actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Barnes is working for a submission of some sort.
#T5##SUB#
Barnes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Santos has managed to free his arm - good work.
Barnes is keen to just control but Santos is a slippery customer.
Barnes not doing much here.
Barnes is trying to control the action in half guard but Santos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Santos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily.
Barnes moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (8) vs (2) Santos
Barnes gets to mount! Santos was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnes (10) vs (2) Santos
Santos tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T6#
Barnes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Santos is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes tries to control but Santos wriggling away.
Barnes sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Barnes looking for a guillotine from mount but Santos is having none of it.
Santos is in all sorts of trouble here.
Santos 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 (10) vs (4) Santos
Santos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T7##SUB2#
Santos drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Barnes dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (12) vs (4) Santos
Barnes advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (15) vs (4) Santos
Barnes passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Santos! Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnes (17) vs (4) Santos
Santos is looking to get to half guard.
Barnes content just to control the position here.
Santos 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 (17) vs (6) Santos
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barnes pulls Santos in close to prevent any damage.
We've been informed that Santos has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB2#
Santos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Santos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T8##SUB2#
Santos thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Santos is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Barnes is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Barnes has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (19) vs (6) Santos#SUB2#
Santos 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.#SUB2#
Barnes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Santos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barnes has managed to get both his arms back between Santos's legs - danger averted.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Santos keeps moving.
Barnes seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Santos is looking for a triangle here but Barnes uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (22) vs (6) Santos#T9#
Santos tries to improve position but can't.
Barnes content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Santos is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Barnes's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Santos looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Barnes seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Barnes wants to work for an arm triangle but Santos is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Barnes is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T10#
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Santos keeps working. #SUB2#
Santos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura but Santos is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barnes to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Santos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Barnes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Barnes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Santos has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Santos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T11##SUB#
Barnes is working for a kimura but Santos is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Santos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Santos is looking for a sweep. Barnes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Santos actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Santos actively working from the bottom here.
Santos looks winded!
Santos is not content to let Barnes control the position.
Well, if Barnes 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##SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Santos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Santos won't allow Barnes to pass to mount.
Barnes frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (25) vs (6) Santos
Santos slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Barnes wants to pass to mount but Santos is defending the position.
Barnes wants to control but Santos is keeping him busy. #T13##SUB2#
Santos actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if Barnes 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 prevents Santos from improving his position.#SUB#
Santos is defending against the submission attempts here by Barnes.
Barnes seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Santos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily. #T14#
Barnes slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Santos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily.
Barnes is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Santos! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (28) vs (6) Santos
Barnes controlling the pace for now.
Santos regains half guard.#SUB#
Barnes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Santos is just riding it out for now. Barnes eventually gives up the hold.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Santos actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes takes the fight on points by 28 to 6. |
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Event:
SSG 195 Ulatov vs Cheese
Date: Sep 03, 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 23 wins and 13 losses; Glen Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Nick Holey!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Holey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barnes is looking to counter the offense by Holey and move into the clinch.#CL#
Barnes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Barnes manages to pull guard.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Holey from controlling successfully.
Barnes pulls Holey in to control the position.
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.
Barnes is working hard here to advance position.
Holey should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holey looking to pass the guard.
Holey trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Barnes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Holey doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Holey manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Barnes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Holey being controlled here momentarily. #T2#
Holey trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet.
Barnes controlling the position.
Holey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Barnes'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.#T3#
Holey slips nicely into half guard.
Barnes is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Holey 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.
Barnes is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Barnes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Holey 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. #T4#
Barnes gets full guard.
Holey trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Holey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now.
Holey preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Barnes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Holey from controlling successfully.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T5#
Holey controlling from the top position.
Barnes is controlling Holey's posture.#SUB#
Holey got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barnes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Holey has managed to get both his arms back between Barnes's legs - danger averted.
Barnes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Barnes has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Holey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6#
Barnes is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Barnes looking for a guillotine here but Holey defends easily.
Holey trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Holey drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Barnes dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (0) Holey
Barnes looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T7#
Barnes postures up.
Barnes stays in close to Holey's body and controls the position.
Holey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Barnes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T8#
Holey working a defensive guard here.
Barnes passes Holey's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Barnes seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Barnes works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (5) vs (0) Holey
Barnes controlling the pace for now. #T9#
Holey is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Barnes has control of Holey's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Holey regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Barnes content just to control the position here. #T10#
Holey 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 (5) vs (2) Holey#SUB#
Barnes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Holey doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Holey manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Barnes is controlling Holey's posture.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Holey from controlling successfully. #T11#
Holey being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes working a defensive guard here.
Holey wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving. #T12##SUB#
Barnes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Barnes wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
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.
Holey 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 (7) vs (2) Holey
Holey trying to keep a closed guard but Barnes is proving a slippery customer.
#T13#
Barnes is stalling in the full guard.
Holey keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T14#
Barnes preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Holey throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Holey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barnes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Holey's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Barnes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes takes the fight on points by 7 to 2. |
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Event:
SSG 186 Doe vs Vrjalya
Date: Aug 13, 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Elo Arethan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 13 losses; Glen Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Barnes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barnes moves in looking to clinch but Arethan pushes him off.
Arethan doesn't manage to clinch there - Barnes circles away.
Arethan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Barnes.
Arethan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Arethan 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.
Barnes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Barnes tries to clinch up but Arethan circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes tries to close the distance and clinch but Arethan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barnes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Arethan pinned against the cage. Arethan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Elo Arethan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glen Barnes.#CL#
Arethan darts in and clinches Barnes up against the cage.#T1#
Barnes tries to score a body lock takedown but Arethan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Arethan looking for a takedown.
Barnes tries to pull guard but Arethan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Barnes ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Barnes no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Arethan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Barnes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Arethan 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: Arethan (0) vs (2) Barnes
Barnes pushing down on Arethan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2##SUB#
Arethan looking for submissions off his back.
Barnes with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Barnes wants to take a breather but Arethan is having none of it.
Barnes controlling the action here.#SUB#
Arethan actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Barnes wants to control but Arethan is keeping him busy.
Arethan wants to get back to full guard.
Barnes not doing much here.
#SUB#
Arethan actively working from the bottom here.
Barnes seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4##SUB#
Arethan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Barnes performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Barnes prevents Arethan from improving his position.#SUB2#
Barnes is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Arethan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily. #T5#
Arethan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Barnes passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Arethan (0) vs (5) Barnes
Arethan tries to bench press Barnes off him but Barnes keeps the position.
Arethan is working hard here to advance position.#T6#
Barnes trying to control the action but Arethan is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Barnes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Arethan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Barnes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T7#
Arethan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Barnes performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Arethan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Arethan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T8#
Arethan wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Arethan actively working from the bottom here.
Arethan wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Barnes is working for a submission of some sort.
Arethan wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
#T9#
Barnes wants to control but Arethan is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes slows the pace down in half guard.
Barnes passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Arethan (0) vs (8) Barnes
Arethan is looking to improve his position but Barnes isn't that keen on the idea.#T10#
Barnes content just to control the position here.
Arethan is working to get back to half guard.
Barnes pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Arethan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB2#
Barnes looking to secure an arm triangle but Arethan defends it well. #T11#
Arethan tries to improve his position but instead Barnes has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Arethan (0) vs (11) Barnes
Barnes trying to control.
Arethan manages to reverse the position and now he's in Barnes's guard. Nice work there by Arethan.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arethan (2) vs (11) Barnes#SUB2#
Barnes working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Arethan has passed into half guard!
#T12#
Barnes moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Barnes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Arethan is pushing down on Barnes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Barnes is fighting to maintain full guard but Arethan has managed to sneak the leg through.
Arethan tries to pass to full mount but Barnes defends it. #T13#
Barnes manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Arethan 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: Arethan (2) vs (13) Barnes
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Arethan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes advances to half guard. #T14#
Barnes works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Arethan (2) vs (16) Barnes#SUB2#
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 advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Arethan (2) vs (18) Barnes
Arethan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes wins on points by 18 to 2. |
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Event:
SSG 173 Beat The Man 6
Date: Jul 16, 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rock Lejond! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 13 losses; Glen Barnes!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Lou da Vinci and Alyssa Summers.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Barnes clinches up with Lejond and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Barnes ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Barnes no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Lejond from controlling successfully.
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: Lejond (0) vs (2) Barnes
Lejond wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
Barnes is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lejond wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy.
#T1#
Barnes controlling the action here.
Lejond has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barnes is working away from the top position though.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but Lejond defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Barnes in particular looking to stall.#T2#
Lejond is trying to maintain the position but Barnes is very close to passing his half guard.
Lejond tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control.
Barnes is looking to advance position but Lejond won't allow it.
Barnes is taking a breather. Lejond 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.
Barnes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lejond is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Lejond is looking to control Barnes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lejond avoid being mounted?
Barnes controlling the action here.
Lejond tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control.
Lejond is trying to control but can't.
Barnes takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4#
It looks like Barnes 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.
Lejond wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Lejond is defending well.
Barnes is controlling the pace.
#T5#
Lejond tries to get to full guard but Barnes has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lejond is trying to maintain the position but Barnes is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Barnes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lejond doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barnes.
Lejond trying to control from the bottom.
#T6#
Lejond is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Barnes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lejond wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Barnes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lejond sees it coming and defends easily.#T7#
Lejond trying to control but Barnes postures up.
Lejond is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Barnes seems to be working for a kimura but Lejond defends the submission attempt.
Barnes with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Barnes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T8#
Barnes wants to pass to mount but Lejond is defending the position.
Barnes controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Barnes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lejond has managed to free his arm - good work.
Barnes passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lejond! Score +3 for passing guard: Lejond (0) vs (5) Barnes#T9#
Barnes content just to control the position here.
Barnes tries to take his opponent's back but Lejond turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lejond (2) vs (5) Barnes
Lejond trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom. #T10##SUB2#
Barnes throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lejond escapes and throws Barnes's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lejond (5) vs (5) Barnes#SUB#
Lejond is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Barnes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Barnes wants to control but Lejond postures up.#SUB#
Lejond is trying to get an arm triangle but Barnes is defending well.
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, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T11#
Barnes sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lejond prevents Barnes from improving his position.
Barnes wants to control but Lejond is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Barnes controlling the position well.
Barnes wants to get back to full guard.
Barnes is positioning himself well to prevent Lejond advancing to mount. #T12#
Lejond is looking to take a break and control but Barnes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB2#
Barnes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lejond pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Barnes looking for submissions off his back.
Barnes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T13##SUB2#
Barnes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lejond defends it easily.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Lejond from controlling successfully.
Barnes has Lejond pulled in close to control his posture. #T14#
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Lejond from controlling successfully.
Lejond is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barnes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lejond's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lejond (5) vs (7) Barnes
Lejond looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes wins on points by 7 to 5. |
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Event:
SSG 169 Gerbandi vs Kimura
Date: Jul 09, 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 21 wins and 12 losses; Glen Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Georges Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Barnes looks for a takedown but Pierre sprawls well.#TD2#
Pierre shoots in and bounces Barnes off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (0) vs (2) Pierre#SUB#
Barnes working for a triangle but Pierre defends it easily.
Pierre passes Barnes's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Pierre seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Barnes is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Georges Pierre! |
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Event:
SSG 162 Beat The Man 4
Date: Jun 25, 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 1 wins and 1 losses; Jardani Jovanovich! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 11 losses; Glen Barnes!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Barnes shoots in for a double leg but Jovanovich sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jovanovich changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Barnes pushes Jovanovich up against the cage in a clinch.
Barnes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jovanovich fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Barnes moves into the clinch.
Barnes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jovanovich avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jardani Jovanovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glen Barnes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Barnes can't get the takedown.
Jovanovich looking for a takedown.
Jovanovich prevents the takedown attempt.
Jovanovich has Barnes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Barnes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Barnes goes for a takedown attempt but Jovanovich pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jovanovich enables Barnes to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jovanovich manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jovanovich (0) vs (2) Barnes
Jovanovich looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Jovanovich looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barnes is looking to pass into half guard but Jovanovich pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Jovanovich is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jovanovich (2) vs (2) Barnes
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jovanovich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jovanovich slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jovanovich passes into half guard. #T2#
Barnes is not content to let Jovanovich control the position.
Barnes wants to improve his position but Jovanovich is controlling well.
Barnes won't allow Jovanovich to pass to mount.
Barnes is staying active underneath Jovanovich, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Barnes trying to hold on to Jovanovich's head to control him but Jovanovich postures up.
Jovanovich 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. #SUB2#
Barnes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jovanovich looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3##SUB#
Jovanovich is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Barnes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jovanovich stalling.
Barnes is pressing down on Jovanovich's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Barnes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jovanovich looking to pass the guard.
Jovanovich 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.
#T4#
Jovanovich wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Jovanovich from controlling successfully.
Jovanovich knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Barnes on the ground.
Jovanovich stays in close to Barnes's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Barnes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jovanovich is aware though and is defending well.
Jovanovich slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T5##SUB2#
Barnes working for a triangle but Jovanovich defends it easily.
Jovanovich controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jovanovich trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes working a defensive guard here.
Jovanovich trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Jovanovich forces his way into half guard.#T6#
Barnes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Barnes.
Barnes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Jovanovich avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jovanovich looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Barnes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jovanovich defends well.
Jovanovich controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jovanovich has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T7#
Barnes seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
Barnes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jovanovich looking to pass the guard.
Jovanovich trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnes is trying to keep Jovanovich in close.
#T8#
Jovanovich 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.
Jovanovich slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Jovanovich (5) vs (2) Barnes
Jovanovich happy to just control the position for now.
Barnes gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Barnes is looking to improve his position.
#T9##SUB#
Jovanovich is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jovanovich looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jovanovich trying to control the pace.
Barnes wants to control but Jovanovich is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Jovanovich is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Barnes sees it coming and defends easily.
Jovanovich trying to control from half guard but Barnes is working away.
Barnes regains full guard. Nicely done. #T10#
Jovanovich passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Jovanovich (8) vs (2) Barnes
Barnes tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Jovanovich goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Barnes rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jovanovich's guard! Nice work there by Barnes! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jovanovich (8) vs (4) Barnes
Barnes pushing down on Jovanovich's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Barnes is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Jovanovich still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Jovanovich has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jovanovich (12) vs (4) Barnes
Jovanovich is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Barnes is trying to improve his position.#T11#
Barnes manages to get back to half guard.
Jovanovich stalling.
Jovanovich wants to free his trapped foot but Barnes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jovanovich passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jovanovich (15) vs (4) Barnes
Jovanovich prevents Barnes from getting the reversal.
Jovanovich content just to control the position here. #T12#
Barnes wants to hold on but Jovanovich pushes him away.
Barnes is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jovanovich wants to control the pace but Barnes is squirming around nicely.
Barnes is looking to get to half guard.
Jovanovich looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jovanovich looking to control but Barnes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jovanovich controlling the pace for now. #T13#
Barnes is desperately trying to improve his position but Jovanovich has a good base and remains in mount.
Jovanovich looking to control and managing it successfully.
Barnes is desperately trying to improve his position but Jovanovich has a good base and remains in mount.
Jovanovich 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 has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Jovanovich (18) vs (4) Barnes
Jovanovich really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Barnes.#SUB#
Jovanovich is looking for the choke from the back position but Barnes is controlling his hands well. #T14#
Jovanovich has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Barnes's body.
Jovanovich avoiding Barnes 's attempts to control his hands.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Jovanovich's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Jovanovich 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.
Barnes trying to control the hands but Jovanovich breaks the grip.
Barnes looking very determined here, making life difficult for Jovanovich.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Jovanovich.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jovanovich takes the fight on points by 18 to 4. |
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Event:
SSG 157 Ibrahim vs Philbert
Date: Jun 11, 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 0 wins and 1 losses; Craven Moorehead! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 10 losses; Glen Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Moorehead displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Barnes.
Moorehead is looking to counter the offense by Barnes and move into the clinch.
Moorehead defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Barnes.
Moorehead tries to clinch but Barnes is having none of it.
Moorehead dives in for a single leg takedown but Barnes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Moorehead fails to pull guard.
Barnes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Moorehead avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Craven Moorehead has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glen Barnes.
Barnes wants a takedown.
Moorehead has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Barnes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Barnes looking for a takedown.
Barnes is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moorehead has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Barnes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Barnes has Moorehead pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Moorehead manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Barnes is pressed up against the cage. Moorehead 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. #TD#
Moorehead scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Moorehead (2) vs (0) Barnes#T1#
Barnes manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Barnes has his foot on Moorehead's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Moorehead works his way back into a safe position though.
Barnes managing to control the position.
Barnes trying to keep a closed guard but Moorehead is proving a slippery customer.
Moorehead trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Barnes looking for a guillotine here but Moorehead defends easily.
Moorehead wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving. #T2#
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.#SUB#
Moorehead has gone for a leg lock! Barnes slips out almost immediately though and dives into Moorehead's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moorehead (2) vs (2) Barnes#SUB#
Moorehead is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barnes is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Moorehead pushes a forearm under Barnes's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Barnes is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Craven Moorehead!
Craven Moorehead 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:
SSG 149 Jagonoy vs Philbert
Date: May 28, 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 21 wins and 9 losses; Glen Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Pierre Lefevre !
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Barnes looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lefevre ! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Barnes (4) vs (0) Lefevre
Barnes controlling the position from side mount.
Barnes has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lefevre struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes controls the position.
Lefevre tries to buck Barnes off but Barnes is having none of it.#T1#
Barnes tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Lefevre is looking for a sweep.
Lefevre is being controlled here.
Lefevre prevents Barnes from moving into mount. #SUB#
Barnes is trying to get an arm triangle but Lefevre is defending well.
Barnes in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T2#
Lefevre manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lefevre trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (7) vs (0) Lefevre
Lefevre is controlling an arm, preventing Barnes from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Lefevre tries to hold on but Barnes pushes him away.
Barnes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lefevre on the ground.
Lefevre is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Lefevre felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Barnes fails to take his opponent's back.
Lefevre is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Barnes looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Lefevre 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 (7) vs (2) Lefevre #SUB#
Barnes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4#
Lefevre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lefevre showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lefevre stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes.
Barnes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Barnes is looking for a triangle here but Lefevre uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (7) vs (5) Lefevre #T5#
Barnes is trying to get back to half guard.
Barnes can't do much from the bottom here.
Lefevre trying to control the position but Barnes is working away.
Barnes is being controlled here.
Lefevre wants to control but Barnes is keeping him busy. #T6#
You can see the frustration on Barnes's face as Lefevre controls the position.
Barnes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lefevre wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lefevre tries to advance to mount but Barnes instead regains half guard.
Lefevre trying to mount his opponent but Barnes defends it. #SUB#
Barnes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Barnes is refusing to be controlled, as Lefevre sits in half guard. #T7#
Lefevre passes into side control, despite Barnes's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (7) vs (8) Lefevre
Barnes tries to buck Lefevre off but Lefevre is having none of it.#SUB2#
Lefevre thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Barnes is trying to get back to half guard.
Lefevre moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T8#
Lefevre tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Lefevre wants to control but Barnes is keeping him busy. #T9#
Barnes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Barnes is working hard here to advance position.
Barnes wants to control but Lefevre postures up.
Lefevre tries to advance to mount but can't.
Lefevre wants to control but Barnes is keeping him busy. #T10#
Barnes is looking to regain half guard here but Lefevre keeps moving and retains side control.
Barnes looks to move to half guard but instead Lefevre has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnes (7) vs (10) Lefevre
Barnes tries to control the position but Lefevre now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Barnes (7) vs (13) Lefevre
Barnes wants to escape the position.
Lefevre trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Barnes doesn't escape.
Will Lefevre go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Barnes trying to control the action but Lefevre just sinks the hooks in. #T11#
Lefevre tries to keep control of the position but Barnes is staying busy.
Barnes is in bad spot here.
Barnes prevents Lefevre from getting a body triangle.
Lefevre keeps control of the position as Barnes tries to break free.
Lefevre trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T12#
Lefevre gets his hands free as Barnes looks to control. #SUB2#
Barnes is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Barnes is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Lefevre looking for the choke from the back.
Barnes trying to control but not successfully. #SUB2#
Lefevre is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T13##SUB2#
Barnes is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Barnes looking very determined here, making life difficult for Lefevre .
I really don't envy Barnes right now.
#T14#
Barnes tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Barnes is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2#
Lefevre 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 (9) vs (13) Lefevre
Lefevre controls Barnes momentarily but Barnes frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Lefevre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
SSG 140 Solo vs Barnes
Date: May 07, 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 London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Rodrigo Sanchez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 8 losses; Glen Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Russell Pearce and Jorge Garcia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Sanchez doesn't manage to clinch there - Barnes circles away.
Barnes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sanchez swivels and escapes.
Barnes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sanchez defends well and Barnes ends up having to push Sanchez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sanchez tries to counter with a takedown but Barnes is quick to defend against it.
Sanchez is looking to clinch but Barnes is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Barnes moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Barnes manages to pull guard.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Barnes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes is trying to keep Sanchez in close.
Sanchez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Barnes is pulling down on Sanchez's head. It's preventing any offense from Sanchez, at least for the moment.
Sanchez forces his way into half guard.
Sanchez is looking to advance position but Barnes won't allow it. #T2#
Barnes is trying to maintain the position but Sanchez is very close to passing his half guard.
Sanchez looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Sanchez wants to take a breather but Barnes is having none of it. #SUB#
Sanchez 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barnes trying to control here.
#SUB#
Sanchez seems to be looking for submissions.
Barnes is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Barnes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Sanchez is trying to control. Barnes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sanchez is looking to advance position but Barnes won't allow it.
Barnes is looking for a sweep. Sanchez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sanchez wants to free his trapped foot but Barnes is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Sanchez 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 looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Sanchez wants to free his trapped foot but Barnes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Barnes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sanchez passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Barnes actively working from the bottom here.#T5##SUB#
Sanchez is working for a kimura but Barnes is defending it quite comfortably.
Barnes is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Barnes moves into full guard.
Barnes keeping full guard, as Sanchez tries to pass.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Barnes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sanchez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sanchez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T6#
Sanchez passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Sanchez (3) vs (0) Barnes
Barnes gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sanchez (5) vs (0) Barnes
Barnes is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Barnes is still trying to improve position.
Barnes keeps trying to improve his position.
Barnes tries to hold on but Sanchez postures up.
Barnes might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sanchez haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T7#
Sanchez fails to move to back control. #SUB#
Sanchez looking to secure an arm triangle but Barnes defends it well.
Barnes tries to hold on but Sanchez pushes him away. #SUB#
Sanchez looking for a guillotine from mount but Barnes is having none of it. #SUB#
Barnes defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Sanchez.
Sanchez is trying to take his opponent's back.
#SUB#
Sanchez has control of Barnes's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Barnes regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Barnes is looking to get to half guard.#T8#
Sanchez tries to control but Barnes wriggling away. #SUB#
Sanchez wants to finish this one by submission but Barnes is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sanchez.
Sanchez takes Barnes's back. Score +3 for taking back: Sanchez (8) vs (0) Barnes
Barnes wants to control his opponent's hands but Sanchez gets his hands free. #SUB#
Barnes is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Sanchez gets his way!
Barnes rolls, trying to escape but Sanchez keeps control of the position.
#T9#
Barnes rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Barnes trying to control here.
Barnes controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Barnes gets full guard.
Sanchez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Barnes's guard. #SUB#
Sanchez 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. Sanchez eventually gives up the hold.
Sanchez is thwarting Barnes's attempts to control the position.#T10##SUB#
Sanchez seems to be working for a kimura but Barnes defends the submission attempt.
Barnes trying to control here.
Sanchez passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sanchez (11) vs (0) Barnes
Barnes wants to hold on but Sanchez pushes him away.
Barnes wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Sanchez (14) vs (0) Barnes#SUB#
Sanchez 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, Barnes has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Barnes breaks Sanchez's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanchez (14) vs (2) Barnes#T11#
Barnes stopping the sweep attempt from Sanchez.
Sanchez keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Sanchez wants to improve his position but instead Barnes has moved into half guard.
Sanchez tries to get to full guard but Barnes has control of the leg.
Barnes controlling the action here.#T12#
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Sanchez is defending well.
Sanchez wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
Sanchez is controlling Barnes's trapped leg to prevent Barnes from advancing to side control.
Barnes is looking to take a break and control but Sanchez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T13#
Sanchez is trying to control but can't.
Sanchez tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control.
Barnes looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Barnes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Barnes is working for a submission of some sort.
#T14#
Sanchez trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Barnes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sanchez trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sanchez takes the fight on points by 14 to 2.
An out of breath Rodrigo Sanchez 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:
SSG 137 Lynar vs Chai
Date: Apr 30, 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Mitsuhiro Ishida! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 8 losses; Glen Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ishida changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barnes tries to avoid it but Ishida manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barnes to the ground. Barnes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Ishida closes the distance and clinches.
Ishida is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Barnes pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ishida jumps guard but Barnes stands there with Ishida around his waist. Ishida gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mitsuhiro Ishida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ishida jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Barnes walks away with a smile on his face. Ishida gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ishida.#CL#
Ishida gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ishida gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Barnes prevents the takedown attempt.
Ishida can't get the takedown.
Barnes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Barnes tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ishida smiles and moves away.
#T1#
Barnes shoots in for a double leg but Ishida sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Ishida scores with a takedown into Barnes's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ishida (2) vs (0) Barnes
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Ishida from controlling successfully.
Ishida stays in close to Barnes's body and controls the position.
Ishida stands and throws Barnes's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ishida (5) vs (0) Barnes
Barnes tries to buck Ishida off but Ishida is having none of it.
Barnes seems a little lost for a moment, as Ishida dominates the positioning.#T2#
Ishida 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ishida tries to advance position but instead Barnes slips a leg back in to half guard. #SUB2#
Barnes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ishida pulls his head out easily.
Ishida wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnes keeps working.
Ishida content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Barnes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ishida's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ishida's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ishida (5) vs (4) Barnes
You can see the frustration on Ishida's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Barnes controlling from the back.
Barnes keeps control of the position as Ishida tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Barnes working for the choke.
Ishida trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T4#
Barnes is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Barnes gets his hands free as Ishida looks to control. #SUB2#
Barnes is looking for the choke from the back position but Ishida is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Ishida preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Barnes. #SUB2#
Barnes looking for the RNC. #T5#
Barnes is trying to stick to Ishida's back but Ishida 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 Ishida. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ishida (7) vs (4) Barnes
Ishida trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes looking to control.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Ishida from controlling successfully.
Ishida stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ishida not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T6#
Barnes working a defensive guard but Ishida manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ishida (10) vs (4) Barnes
Ishida working away.
Barnes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ishida controlling the position. #SUB#
Ishida tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T7#
Barnes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Barnes struggling a bit here.#T8#
Barnes manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Barnes is positioning himself well to prevent Ishida advancing to mount.
Ishida 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. #SUB#
Ishida seems to be looking for submissions.
Barnes is looking for a sweep. Ishida is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barnes wants to control but Ishida is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Barnes won't allow Ishida to pass to mount. #T9#
Barnes is looking to improve his position.
Barnes has his hands clasped together around Ishida's back. He's all about the action.
Ishida looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Barnes trying to control here.
Ishida trying to control the action but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnes is trying to control but can't.
#T10#
Ishida is keen to just control but Barnes is a slippery customer.
Barnes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ishida's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ishida's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ishida (10) vs (8) Barnes
Ishida tries to escape but Barnes has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Barnes looking to hold on to the position here but Ishida rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Barnes passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Ishida (10) vs (11) Barnes
Ishida tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Barnes is trying to get an arm triangle but Ishida is defending well. #T11#
Ishida manages to work his way to half guard, despite Barnes's best efforts.
Ishida trying to hold on to Barnes's head to control him but Barnes postures up.
Ishida is looking to improve his position.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ishida keeps working. #T12#
Ishida trying to control but Barnes postures up.
Barnes takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ishida tries to get to full guard but Barnes has control of the leg.
Barnes is trying to control. Ishida wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ishida might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ishida tries to get to full guard but Barnes has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Barnes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Barnes trying to control the pace. #T13#
Ishida is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnes is controlling the pace.
It looks like Barnes 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.#T14#
Ishida moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes trying to control but Ishida is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ishida is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes wins on points by 11 to 10. |
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Event:
SSG 131 Maximus vs Schaubi
Date: Apr 16, 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Great Scott! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 8 losses; Glen Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Scott shoots for a takedown but Barnes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Barnes scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Scott (0) vs (4) Barnes#SUB2#
Barnes swings around for an armbar but Scott sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Barnes's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Scott (2) vs (4) Barnes
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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott looking to pass the guard.
Barnes controls Scott momentarily but Scott frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Barnes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Barnes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Scott defends well.#T1#
Scott pushes down on Barnes's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Barnes trying to control here.
Barnes tries to roll over but Scott keeps him under control.
Barnes keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T2#
Barnes trying to hold on to Scott's head to control him but Scott postures up.
Scott sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Barnes manages to get to full guard.
Barnes looking to control.
#T3##SUB2#
Barnes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Scott gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Barnes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Scott from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Scott avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Scott pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Barnes is looking for a triangle but Scott pushes his legs off easily.
#T4##SUB2#
Barnes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Scott doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Scott manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Scott is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Scott trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T5#
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Scott stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Scott got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barnes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Scott has managed to get both his arms back between Barnes's legs - danger averted.
Barnes trying to keep a closed guard but Scott is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Scott avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Barnes controlling the position.#T6##SUB2#
Barnes looking for a guillotine here but Scott defends easily.
Scott stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Barnes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Scott trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Barnes keeping full guard, as Scott tries to pass.
Scott advances to half guard.
Barnes controlling the position well.
Barnes moves into full guard.
Scott wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.#T8#
Scott is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Barnes working for a triangle but Scott defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Barnes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Scott's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T9#
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: Scott (2) vs (6) Barnes
Barnes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Scott keeping hold of Barnes's head, controlling as best he can.
Barnes passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Scott (2) vs (9) Barnes#T10#
Scott stops Barnes from passing to mount.
Scott is not content to let Barnes control the position.
Scott tries to improve position but can't.
Barnes wants to control but Scott is keeping him busy.
Barnes gets to mount! Scott was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Scott (2) vs (11) Barnes
Scott on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Scott tries to get out of the position.#T11##SUB2#
Scott defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Barnes.
Scott really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Scott tries to hold on but Barnes postures up.
Barnes looking to control but Scott is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T12#
Scott keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Barnes working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Barnes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Barnes prevents Scott from getting the reversal.
Scott 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: Scott (4) vs (11) Barnes#T13##SUB2#
Barnes has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Scott is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Barnes. Score +3 for passing guard: Scott (7) vs (11) Barnes#SUB#
Scott is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Barnes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Barnes is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Scott off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Scott (7) vs (15) Barnes
Barnes is hanging on to Scott's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Scott preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Barnes. #T14##SUB2#
Barnes has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Will Barnes go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Scott trying to control the hands but Barnes won't let him.
Scott staying busy and making it hard for Barnes to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes wins on points by 15 to 7. |
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Event:
SSG 127 Chai vs Soderberg
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 18 wins and 8 losses; Glen Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jachym Prusik!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Barnes shoots in for a takedown but Prusik shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Barnes moves into range and clinches up with Prusik.
Barnes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Prusik fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Prusik dives in and grabs Barnes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Barnes pushes down on Prusik's head and hops out.#CL#
Barnes instigates a clinch. #TD#
Barnes jumps 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.
Prusik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Prusik drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Barnes dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (0) Prusik
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Prusik is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Barnes advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (5) vs (0) Prusik#T1#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Prusik struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes controlling from side mount.
You can see the frustration on Prusik's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Barnes controls the position.
Prusik is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Prusik can't do much from the bottom here.
Prusik is looking for a sweep.
Barnes passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Prusik! Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnes (7) vs (0) Prusik
Prusik 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 (10) vs (0) Prusik#T3#
Prusik is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Prusik is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Barnes gets his way!
Prusik can't escape the position.
Prusik looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Barnes controlling the positon.
Barnes is hanging on to Prusik's back as he tries to escape.
#T4#
Prusik is still trying to improve position.
Barnes biding his time, looking for the opening.
#SUB#
Prusik defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
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, Prusik has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Prusik is in bad spot here.
#T5##SUB#
Barnes looking for the choke from the back.
Prusik rolls, trying to escape but Barnes keeps control of the position.
We've been informed that Prusik has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Prusik trying to control the hands but Barnes breaks the grip.
Prusik rolls, trying to escape but Barnes keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Prusik defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Barnes's arms.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T6##SUB#
Prusik is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
You can see the frustration on Prusik's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Barnes is riding his opponent, not letting Prusik buck him off.
Barnes is not going to allow Prusik to sit and survive in this position. #T7#
Prusik can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Prusik fending off the submission attempt from Barnes.
Prusik tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Barnes is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Prusik has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Barnes has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T8#
Barnes is not going to allow Prusik to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Barnes is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Barnes doesn't have the hooks in and Prusik manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (10) vs (2) Prusik
Prusik tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnes is controlling Prusik's posture.#SUB#
Barnes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T9#
Prusik trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Prusik being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Barnes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Prusik looking to pass the guard. #T10#
Barnes is controlling Prusik's posture.
Prusik wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Barnes wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Barnes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Prusik is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Prusik drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Barnes manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Prusik has Barnes in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (12) vs (2) Prusik#T11##SUB2#
Prusik is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barnes defends well.#SUB2#
Prusik is looking for a triangle but Barnes pushes his legs off easily.
Barnes's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Barnes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Prusik looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T12#
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Prusik controls Barnes momentarily but Barnes frees himself.
Barnes's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Prusik looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Barnes has picked Prusik up and slammed him! Prusik can't keep hold of the triangle and Barnes manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (15) vs (2) Prusik
Prusik prevents Barnes from moving into mount. #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 staying tight to Prusik's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T13##SUB#
Barnes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Barnes taking a breather here. #T14#
Prusik tries to bench press Barnes off him but Barnes keeps the position. #SUB#
Barnes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Barnes working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Prusik tries to bench press Barnes off him but Barnes keeps the position.
A lull in the action here as Barnes stalls from top position.
Barnes tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes takes the fight on points by 15 to 2. |
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Event:
SSG 117 Barnes vs Solo
Date: Mar 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Rafael Soares! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 8 losses; Glen Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Dean Styles and Columbo Gatti.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Barnes clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Barnes manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soares wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.#SUB#
Soares 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: Soares (0) vs (2) Barnes#SUB#
Soares looking for a guillotine here but Barnes defends easily.
Barnes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Soares is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Barnes jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Soares (0) vs (5) Barnes
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Soares is looking for a sweep.#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soares looks to move to half guard but instead Barnes has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Soares (0) vs (7) Barnes
Soares is looking to improve his position but Barnes isn't that keen on the idea.
Barnes 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 takes Soares's back. Score +3 for taking back: Soares (0) vs (10) Barnes
I really don't envy Soares right now.
Soares is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Barnes.
#SUB2#
Soares preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Barnes.
Soares tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Barnes looking for the choke but no joy. #T2#
Barnes has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Soares's body.
Soares rolls, trying to escape but Barnes keeps control of the position.
Barnes is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
You can see the frustration on Soares's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Soares might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Barnes controls the action.#SUB2#
Barnes looking for the RNC.
You can see the frustration on Soares's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T3#
Barnes biding his time, looking for the opening.
Soares can't escape the position.
Barnes controlling from the back.
Soares looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Barnes is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T4#
Soares is really stuck here.
#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, Soares has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Soares is really stuck here.
Barnes controls the action.#SUB2#
Barnes tightening his grip on Soares, looking for the choke.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T5#
Barnes gets his hands free as Soares looks to control. #SUB2#
Barnes working for a choke but Soares reverses nicely into Barnes 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soares (2) vs (10) Barnes
Soares tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining 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: Soares (2) vs (12) Barnes
Barnes stalling.
Soares 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: Soares (2) vs (15) Barnes
Barnes controlling from mount. #T6#
Soares is in all sorts of trouble here.
Barnes looking to control and managing it successfully.
Let's hope that Barnes 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.
Soares can't escape the position.
Barnes looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Barnes is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Soares is surviving well by controlling Barnes's body position as best he can.
Soares is looking to get to half guard.#T7#
Barnes controlling from mount.
Soares has given up his back here. Will Barnes look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Soares (2) vs (18) Barnes
Barnes keeps control of the position as Soares tries to break free.
Barnes is riding his opponent, not letting Soares buck him off.
Barnes is trying to stick to Soares's back but Soares 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 Soares. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soares (4) vs (18) Barnes
Soares trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Soares 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: Soares (4) vs (20) Barnes
Barnes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Soares is breathing heavily.
Barnes seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T8#
Barnes pushing down on Soares's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Barnes is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Barnes seems to be working for a kimura but Soares defends the submission attempt.
Barnes moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Soares (4) vs (23) Barnes
Soares is looking for a sweep.
Soares is working hard here to advance position.
Soares manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Barnes seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T9#
Soares is in trouble now - Barnes has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Soares (4) vs (26) Barnes
Soares is desperately trying to improve his position but Barnes has a good base and remains in mount.
Barnes controlling the pace for now.
Barnes takes Soares's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Soares is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Soares (4) vs (29) Barnes#T10##SUB2#
Barnes is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Soares knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Soares for a finish. #SUB2#
Soares defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Barnes's arms.
Soares breaks Barnes's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soares (6) vs (29) Barnes
Barnes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soares (6) vs (31) Barnes#SUB#
Soares is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Barnes controls from within his opponent's guard. #T11#
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Soares is keeping the position.
Barnes advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Soares (6) vs (34) Barnes#SUB2#
Barnes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Soares manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Barnes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Barnes is taking a breather. Soares 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.#T12##SUB#
Soares looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Soares looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Barnes controlling the action here.
Barnes uses his free foot to push down on Soares's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Soares. Score +3 for passing guard: Soares (6) vs (37) Barnes
Barnes takes Soares's back. Score +3 for taking back: Soares (6) vs (40) Barnes
Barnes is hanging on to Soares's back as he tries to escape.
#T13##SUB2#
Soares defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Soares just trying to survive but Barnes is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
Barnes looking for the choke but no joy.
Soares is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Barnes has the hooks in. Soares is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Barnes is persistently looking for the submission but Soares is defending it well.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T14#
Barnes doesn't have the hooks in and Soares manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soares (8) vs (40) Barnes
Soares wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Barnes controlling Soares's posture. #SUB#
Soares 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: Soares (8) vs (44) Barnes
Soares is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
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! #SUB2#
Barnes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Soares, who protects the arm well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes wins on points by 44 to 8. |
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Event:
SSG 110 Maximus vs Hlervu
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 16 wins and 8 losses; Glen Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Matthew Smith!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Barnes rushes Smith and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Barnes jumps into guard, dragging Smith to the mat.
Barnes being controlled here, momentarily.
Smith is fighting to break Barnes's control of his arms but Barnes is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Barnes looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Barnes seems keen to control Smith's posture.
Smith slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Smith 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 (4) vs (0) Smith#SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Smith has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Barnes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Smith is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Barnes works to advance to full mount. Smith defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnes (6) vs (0) Smith#T3#
Barnes looking to control but Smith is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Barnes forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Barnes (9) vs (0) Smith
I really don't envy Smith right now.
Barnes has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Smith's body.
Smith is really stuck here.
#T4##SUB#
Smith is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Barnes gets his way!
Good control from Barnes.#SUB#
Smith defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Barnes is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Barnes patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T5##SUB#
Barnes is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Barnes trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Smith doesn't escape.
Smith can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Barnes working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Barnes working for the choke. #T6#
Barnes is hanging on to Smith's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Barnes is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Smith showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Smith fending off the submission attempt from Barnes.
Barnes struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T7#
Barnes is hanging on to Smith's back as he tries to escape.
Barnes controls the position.
Barnes tries to keep control of the position but Smith is staying busy.
Smith is really stuck here.
A lull in the action here.
#T8##SUB#
Barnes tightening his grip on Smith, looking for the choke.
Smith has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Smith is in bad spot here.
Smith prevents Barnes from getting a body triangle.
Smith looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T9#
Barnes not allowing Smith to control his hands. #SUB#
Smith showing good submission defense here.
Barnes struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB#
Barnes tightening his grip on Smith, looking for the choke. #T10##SUB#
Barnes has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Barnes looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Barnes working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T11#
Barnes wants to control but Smith is keeping busy.
Barnes is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Smith is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Smith trying to control the hands but Barnes won't let him.
Smith wants to escape the position.
Smith manages to reverse the position and now he's in Barnes's guard. Nice work there by Smith.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (9) vs (2) Smith
Barnes is pulling down on Smith's head to control his posture. #T12#
Smith postures up.
#SUB#
Barnes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.
Barnes looking to control.
Smith trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnes pulls Smith in close to prevent any damage.
Smith trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Smith is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T13#
Smith sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Barnes's guard.
Smith trying to control from half guard but Barnes is working away.
Barnes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smith's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smith's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnes (13) vs (2) Smith
Barnes really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Smith.
Barnes is not going to allow Smith to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Barnes is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T14##SUB#
Smith preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Barnes. #SUB#
Smith showing good submission defense here.
A lull in the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Smith's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes takes the fight on points by 13 to 2. |
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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 16 wins and 7 losses; Glen Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Al Carpenter!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Joseph Jones and David Schapiro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Carpenter gets a clinch.
Barnes tries to pull guard but Carpenter won't allow it.
Carpenter is pressed up against the cage. Barnes has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Carpenter down to the mat. Carpenter avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Carpenter closes the distance and pushes Barnes back into the cage.
Barnes tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glen Barnes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnes has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Carpenter after a bit of a struggle.
Carpenter tries to pull guard but Barnes won't allow it.
Barnes is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Carpenter successfully pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carpenter is keeping the position for now.
Barnes controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Carpenter is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Carpenter keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Carpenter pulls Barnes in close to his closed guard and prevents Barnes from doing any damage or advancing position.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Carpenter is retaining full guard. #T2#
Barnes is fighting to break Carpenter's control of his arms but Carpenter is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Carpenter keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Carpenter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barnes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Carpenter can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Barnes controls the pace.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Carpenter keeps moving.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Barnes trying to control but Carpenter is working from the bottom.
Barnes stays in close to Carpenter's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carpenter is keeping the position for now.
Carpenter 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 get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Carpenter can do anything to dispel that myth.#T4#
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Carpenter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Carpenter controlling the position.#SUB#
Barnes is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Carpenter is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Carpenter has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (0) vs (2) Carpenter
Carpenter must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Barnes is looking for a triangle but Carpenter pushes his legs off easily.
#T5##SUB#
Barnes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Carpenter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Carpenter manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Barnes has his foot on Carpenter's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Carpenter works his way back into a safe position though.
Carpenter showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Barnes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T6##SUB#
Barnes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Barnes wants to control but Carpenter passes easily into half guard.
Barnes wants to control but Carpenter is keeping busy.
Carpenter is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T7#
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 (2) vs (2) Carpenter
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Carpenter is defending well. #T8#
Carpenter tries to get to full guard but Barnes has control of the leg.
Barnes tries to pass to full mount but Carpenter defends it.
Carpenter is staying active underneath Barnes, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T9#
Barnes stalling away here and it's allowed Carpenter to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Carpenter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes slips nicely into half guard.
Barnes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Barnes trying to control from half guard but Carpenter is working away.
Carpenter is concentrating on defense, preventing Barnes from advancing position. #T10#
Barnes is keen to just control but Carpenter is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura here.
Barnes trying to advance position but Carpenter counters by regaining guard.
Barnes looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T11##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.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Carpenter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Carpenter holds on and takes a little breather.
Carpenter keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully. #T12#
Barnes is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Carpenter is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T13#
Carpenter is pulling down on Barnes's head. It's preventing any offense from Barnes, at least for the moment.
Barnes looking to sit in guard and control but Carpenter 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 (4) Carpenter
Carpenter is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T14#
Barnes is trying to hold Carpenter in close to prevent damage but Carpenter has managed to pass into half guard.
Barnes gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Carpenter got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barnes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Carpenter has managed to get both his arms back between Barnes's legs - danger averted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Barnes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Carpenter defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carpenter wins on points by 4 to 2. |
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Event:
SSG 103 Drago vs Atkinson
Date: Feb 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 6 losses; Glen Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Martino Frederick!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Barnes rushes Frederick and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Barnes manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Barnes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Frederick gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Barnes has his hands on Frederick's head, controlling the position.
Frederick looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frederick wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Barnes is looking to sweep but instead, Frederick has passed into half guard.
#T1#
Frederick wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnes keeps working.
Barnes is doing well to control the position and prevent Frederick from advancing to side control.
Barnes gets full guard.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Frederick from controlling successfully.
Barnes is pulling down on Frederick's head to control his posture.
Frederick trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Frederick trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Frederick drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Barnes dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (0) Frederick
Barnes forces his way into half guard.
Barnes content to control rather than advance. #T3#
Frederick slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Frederick is retaining full guard.
Frederick is trying to keep Barnes in close.
Frederick 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.#SUB#
Barnes drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Frederick dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (2) Frederick
Frederick wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.#T4#
Frederick keeps trying to improve his position.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Frederick from controlling successfully.
Barnes is pulling down on Frederick's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5##SUB#
Barnes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Frederick is aware though and is defending well.
Barnes has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Frederick passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (2) vs (5) Frederick
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes tries to bench press Frederick off him but Frederick keeps the position. #T6#
Frederick advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnes (2) vs (7) Frederick
Barnes is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Barnes is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB2#
Frederick looking to secure an arm triangle but Barnes defends it well.
Barnes tries to hold on but Frederick postures up.#T7#
Frederick prevents Barnes from getting the reversal.
Frederick looking to control but Barnes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Barnes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Frederick takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Frederick wants to control the pace but Barnes is squirming around nicely.
Barnes wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Barnes (2) vs (10) Frederick#T8#
Barnes is trying to break free.
Frederick struggling to keep hold of the position.
I really don't envy Barnes right now.
Frederick doesn't have the hooks in and Barnes manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (4) vs (10) Frederick
Frederick not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barnes is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Frederick working a defensive guard here.
Barnes content to stall in guard here. #T9#
Frederick is trying to control the position but Barnes postures up.
Barnes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Frederick is keeping the position.
Barnes sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Frederick is trying to keep Barnes in close.
#T10#
Frederick might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Barnes haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Frederick 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 is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Frederick is looking for a triangle but Barnes pushes his legs off easily.
Barnes is looking to pass into half guard but Frederick pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Frederick is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (4) vs (12) Frederick#T11#
Frederick preventing the sweep.
Frederick controlling from the top position.
Barnes has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Frederick has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (4) vs (15) Frederick
Barnes keeps Frederick under control for a moment.
Barnes sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Frederick is looking to pass Barnes's guard but actually Barnes recovers to full guard.
Frederick has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Raptors Den MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T12##SUB#
Barnes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Frederick is aware though and is defending well.
Frederick trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Frederick trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Frederick 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 (15) Frederick
Barnes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T13##T14#
Frederick has Barnes pulled in close to control his posture.
Barnes's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frederick wins on points by 15 to 6. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 96
Date: Jan 22, 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 15 wins and 6 losses; Glen Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Andre Goncalves!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Alyssa Summers and Steve Montenegro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Barnes closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (0) Goncalves
Barnes tries to pass to full mount but Goncalves defends it.
Barnes prevents Goncalves from improving his position.#SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura but Goncalves is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barnes to get the leverage.
Barnes keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Goncalves tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control.
Barnes takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Goncalves is looking to control Barnes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Goncalves avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Barnes wants to free his trapped foot but Goncalves is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Barnes not doing much here.
Goncalves tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control.#SUB#
Barnes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Goncalves is just riding it out for now. Barnes eventually gives up the hold.
Goncalves tries to get to full guard but Barnes has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Barnes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Goncalves trying to control but Barnes postures up.
Barnes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Barnes is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Goncalves is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Barnes is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Goncalves! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (5) vs (0) Goncalves
Goncalves working to try and regain half guard.
Goncalves wants to control but Barnes is having none of it.#SUB#
Barnes looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Goncalves tries to reverse the position but Barnes maintains control.
Goncalves is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Barnes controlling from mount. #T4#
Barnes is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Goncalves is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Barnes (8) vs (0) Goncalves
Barnes is hanging on to Goncalves's back as he tries to escape.
Goncalves trying to control the hands but Barnes breaks the grip. #SUB#
Barnes patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
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, Goncalves has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Barnes is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB#
Barnes has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
I would not like to be Goncalves right now.
#T5##SUB#
Barnes looking to break Goncalves's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Goncalves remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Barnes will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Goncalves tries to roll but Barnes sticks to his back.
Barnes not allowing Goncalves to control his hands. #SUB#
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, Goncalves has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Goncalves is in bad spot here.
Goncalves trying to control the hands but Barnes won't let him.
I really don't envy Goncalves right now.
Goncalves has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T6#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Barnes has the hooks in. Goncalves is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Goncalves is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Goncalves is trying to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Barnes controlling well, preventing Goncalves from escaping the position.
#T7#
Barnes is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB#
Barnes has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Goncalves trying to control the action but Barnes just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Barnes looking for the choke from the back.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#SUB#
Goncalves is having to fend off submission attempts from Barnes, who is looking to sink in the choke. Barnes doesn't have the hooks in though and Goncalves manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (8) vs (2) Goncalves#T8#
Barnes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (10) vs (2) Goncalves
Goncalves being controlled here, momentarily.
Barnes advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (13) vs (2) Goncalves
Barnes controlling the position.
Goncalves wants to control but Barnes postures up.#T9#
Barnes tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Barnes controls the position.
Barnes tries to advance to mount but Goncalves denies him.
Barnes controls the position.
Goncalves is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goncalves is trying to control Barnes's posture but Barnes avoids it. #SUB#
Barnes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Goncalves, who protects the arm well.
Barnes taking a breather here. #T10##SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Goncalves has escaped the position, nice work there.
Barnes taking a breather here.
You can see the frustration on Goncalves's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Goncalves tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Barnes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Barnes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T11#
Goncalves tries to buck Barnes off but Barnes is having none of it.
Goncalves struggling a bit here.
Barnes taking a breather here.
Goncalves can't do much from the bottom here.
Barnes taking a breather here.
Goncalves can't do much from the bottom here. #T12#
Barnes controlling the position.
Goncalves gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Barnes content to control rather than advance.
Goncalves trying to control here.
#SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura but Goncalves is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barnes to get the leverage.
Goncalves 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##SUB2#
Goncalves actively working from the bottom here.
Barnes controlling the action here.#SUB#
Barnes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Goncalves is just riding it out for now. Barnes eventually gives up the hold.
Barnes takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Goncalves looking for submissions off his back.#T14#
Barnes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Barnes is looking to advance position but Goncalves won't allow it.
Goncalves wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy.
Barnes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
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.
Goncalves is looking for a sweep. Barnes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes takes the fight on points by 13 to 2. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 90
Date: Jan 08, 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 14 wins and 6 losses; Glen Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ezekiel Oneal!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Barnes clinches.
Barnes has Oneal pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Oneal manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Barnes is working for takedown but Oneal is calmly controlling the position for now.
Barnes can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glen Barnes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Oneal avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Barnes tries to pull guard but Oneal holds him up against the cage and eventually Barnes drops back down to his feet.
#TD2#
Oneal wants the takedown. Barnes is fighting it off but Oneal 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: Barnes (0) vs (2) Oneal
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.
Barnes wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Barnes looking to control.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Oneal from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB#
Barnes has his foot on Oneal's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Oneal works his way back into a safe position though.
Oneal slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Barnes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Oneal stays in close to Barnes's body and controls the position.
Oneal trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Barnes is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Oneal is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Oneal's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Oneal preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Barnes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3#
Oneal is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Barnes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Oneal gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Barnes trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Barnes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Oneal is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Barnes 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 keep a closed guard but Oneal is proving a slippery customer.
Oneal seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Barnes is trying to keep Oneal in close.
#SUB#
Barnes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Oneal doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oneal manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T5#
Barnes has his hands on Oneal's head, controlling the position.
Oneal wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Barnes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T6#
Barnes is pulling down on Oneal's head to control his posture.
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Oneal is fighting to break Barnes's control of his arms but Barnes is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Oneal trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Oneal controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T7#
Barnes is pulling down on Oneal's head. It's preventing any offense from Oneal, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Barnes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Barnes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Oneal gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T8#
Oneal 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 seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Oneal postures up.
#SUB#
Barnes has his foot on Oneal's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Oneal works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Barnes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Oneal doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oneal manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T9#
Oneal is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Barnes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Oneal manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (2) Oneal
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oneal is keeping the position for now. #T10#
Oneal not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Oneal is trying to control the position but Barnes postures up.
Barnes content to stall in guard here.
Barnes looking to sit in guard and control but Oneal 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 (4) Oneal
Barnes controlling the position.#T11#
Barnes is trying to control the position but Oneal postures up. #SUB#
Oneal got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barnes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Oneal has managed to get both his arms back between Barnes's legs - danger averted.
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Oneal trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Barnes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Oneal is aware though and is defending well.
Barnes looking to control.
Barnes managing to control the position. #T12##SUB#
Barnes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Oneal defends well.#SUB#
Barnes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Oneal defends it easily.
Oneal trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnes is adopting a defensive guard.
Barnes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Oneal controls the pace.
Barnes controlling the position.
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 (4) vs (4) Oneal
Barnes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T14#
Barnes trying to control but Oneal is working from the bottom.
Oneal looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes is stalling in the full guard.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Oneal keeps moving.
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 5 to 4. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 85
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 London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Gotosleep Innkeeper! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 6 losses; Glen Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Barnes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Innkeeper defends well and Barnes ends up having to push Innkeeper into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Innkeeper is looking to counter the offense by Barnes and move into the clinch.
Barnes is looking to clinch but Innkeeper is avoiding it.
Innkeeper is looking to counter the offense by Barnes and move into the clinch.#CL2#
Barnes drives through and clinches with Innkeeper against the cage.
#TD#
Innkeeper manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Barnes trying to control but Innkeeper is working from the bottom.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Innkeeper is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Innkeeper working a defensive guard but Barnes manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Innkeeper (0) vs (3) Barnes
Barnes tries to advance to mount but Innkeeper denies him. #T1##SUB2#
Barnes tries for a kimura but Innkeeper is defending well.
Innkeeper might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Innkeeper tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barnes tries to advance to mount but Innkeeper denies him.
Innkeeper is not content to let Barnes control the position.
Barnes moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T2#
Innkeeper has one of Barnes's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Innkeeper is trying to control Barnes's posture but Barnes avoids it. #SUB2#
Barnes goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Innkeeper has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Barnes but great work by Innkeeper. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Innkeeper (4) vs (3) Barnes#T3#
Barnes regains half guard there - taking advantage of Innkeeper's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Innkeeper prevents Barnes from improving his position.
Barnes trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Barnes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Barnes trying to control from the bottom.
#T4#
Innkeeper trying to pass the guard but Barnes defending well.
Barnes is trying to control but can't.
Innkeeper performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Barnes is looking to improve his position.
Barnes wants to control but Innkeeper is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Innkeeper is looking to take a break and control but Barnes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barnes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Innkeeper's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Innkeeper's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Innkeeper (4) vs (7) Barnes
Barnes trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Innkeeper doesn't escape. #SUB2#
Barnes tightening his grip on Innkeeper, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Barnes tightening his grip on Innkeeper, looking for the choke. #T6##SUB2#
Innkeeper is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Barnes gets his way!
Innkeeper is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Barnes working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Will Barnes go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T7#
Barnes is trying to control but Innkeeper is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Innkeeper is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Innkeeper looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Barnes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Barnes controlling from the full mount.
Barnes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Innkeeper tries to hold on but Barnes postures up.#T8#
Innkeeper is trying to escape the mount.
Barnes moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Innkeeper (4) vs (10) Barnes
Innkeeper is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Barnes.
#SUB2#
Innkeeper defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Innkeeper (6) vs (10) Barnes
Barnes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T9#
Innkeeper engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Barnes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Innkeeper controls from within his opponent's guard. #T10#
Barnes looking to control but Innkeeper passes into half guard.
Barnes wants to control but Innkeeper is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Barnes manages to get to full guard.
#T11#
Barnes trying to keep a closed guard but Innkeeper is proving a slippery customer.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Innkeeper has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Barnes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet. #T12#
Barnes is trying to hold Innkeeper in close to prevent damage but Innkeeper has managed to pass into half guard.
Barnes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Innkeeper is working away from the top position though.
Barnes is looking to improve his position.
Innkeeper content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Barnes works his way to full guard. Good work.#T13#
Innkeeper is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Well,Innkeeper is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Innkeeper is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Barnes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Innkeeper stays in close to Barnes's body and controls the position. #T14#
Barnes controls Innkeeper momentarily but Innkeeper frees himself.
Innkeeper slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Barnes holds on and takes a little breather.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes wins on points by 10 to 6. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 77
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 New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Uvele Berendas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 6 losses; Glen Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Berendas shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Barnes is trying to defend but Berendas finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Berendas (2) vs (0) Barnes
Barnes is trying to control but can't.
Berendas looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Barnes moves into full guard.
Berendas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Berendas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Barnes working for a triangle but Berendas defends it easily.
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Berendas is one step ahead there. #T1#
Barnes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barnes is controlling Berendas's posture.
Barnes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berendas (2) vs (2) Barnes#SUB2#
Barnes is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Berendas is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Berendas has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berendas (4) vs (2) Barnes
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB#
Berendas drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Barnes manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Berendas has Barnes in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berendas (4) vs (4) Barnes
Barnes wants to control from the top but Berendas keeps moving. #SUB#
Berendas working for a triangle but Barnes defends it easily.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Berendas swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Berendas wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnes controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Let's hope that Barnes 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#
Berendas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4##SUB#
Berendas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barnes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Berendas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Berendas has an active guard here but Barnes has managed to pass into half guard.
Berendas on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Berendas tries to get out of the position.
Barnes works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Berendas (4) vs (7) Barnes#T5#
Berendas is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Berendas is working hard here to advance position.
Berendas is not content to let Barnes control the position. #SUB2#
Barnes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T6##SUB2#
Barnes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Berendas has escaped the position, nice work there.
Berendas is trying to get back to half guard.
Barnes wants to control but Berendas is keeping him busy. #T7#
Berendas is looking to regain half guard here but Barnes keeps moving and retains side control.
Barnes trying to control the position but Berendas is working away.
Barnes has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Berendas (4) vs (9) Barnes
Berendas working to try and regain half guard.
Barnes looking to control but Berendas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T8#
Berendas 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.
Barnes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Barnes moves into full mount! Berendas won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Berendas (4) vs (12) Barnes
Barnes prevents Berendas from getting the reversal.#T9#
Barnes looking to control but Berendas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Barnes avoids the attempt from Berendas to control.
Berendas is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Barnes working for a submission but Berendas is keeping him at bay. #SUB2#
Barnes looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Berendas is controlling an arm, preventing Barnes from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T10#
Berendas is looking to improve his position but Barnes isn't that keen on the idea.
Barnes manages to capitalize on a mistake by Berendas to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Berendas (4) vs (15) Barnes
I would not like to be Berendas right now.
Barnes trying to control.#SUB2#
Barnes is looking for the choke from the back position but Berendas is controlling his hands well. #T11##SUB2#
Barnes is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Berendas knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Berendas for a finish.
Barnes tries to get the hooks in deep but Berendas pushed the leg off. #SUB2#
Barnes working for a choke but Berendas is defending well.
Barnes keeps control of the position as Berendas tries to break free.
#T12##SUB2#
Barnes working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Barnes avoiding Berendas 's attempts to control his hands.
Berendas tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Berendas working to try and regain half guard.
Barnes wants to control the pace but Berendas is squirming around nicely. #T13#
Berendas is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Barnes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Berendas tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2#
Barnes working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T14#
Berendas is controlling an arm, preventing Barnes from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Berendas is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Barnes is working for a guillotine from mount but Berendas frees his head quite easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berendas working to try and regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes wins on points by 15 to 4. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 72
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 12 wins and 5 losses; Glen Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Ionas Demetriou!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jonathan Paton and Chad Campbell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Barnes clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Barnes tightens his grip and picks Demetriou up, before dumping him to the ground. Demetriou manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (0) Demetriou#SUB2#
Barnes is posturing up here but Demetriou has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Barnes tries to roll out but it's too tight and Barnes has to tap! Slick submission there by Demetriou!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ionas Demetriou!
Ionas Demetriou 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:
Stepping Stone 68
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 11 wins and 5 losses; Glen Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Johan Mathias!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Alyssa Summers and Joseph Jones.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Mathias circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mathias shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barnes defends it nicely.
Mathias fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barnes is looking to clinch but Mathias is avoiding it.
Barnes slaps away a takedown attempt from Mathias, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Barnes gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mathias pulls his leg out and moves away.
Barnes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mathias but Mathias pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mathias changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Barnes shoots in but no luck this time.
Mathias wants to counter the offense by Barnes and move into the clinch position.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glen Barnes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnes looks for a takedown but Mathias sprawls well.
Barnes slaps away a takedown attempt from Mathias, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Mathias drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (0) vs (2) Mathias
Barnes has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mathias wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.#SUB#
Barnes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mathias doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mathias manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnes pulls Mathias in close to prevent any damage.
Mathias must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mathias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3##SUB#
Barnes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mathias is aware though and is defending well.
Mathias's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mathias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now.
Mathias being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Barnes looking for a guillotine here but Mathias defends easily.
Mathias is pushing down on Barnes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Barnes is fighting to maintain full guard but Mathias has managed to sneak the leg through.#T4#
Mathias wants to free his trapped foot but Barnes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Barnes keeping control of the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mathias tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barnes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Barnes wants to get back to full guard.#T5#
Barnes moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Barnes throws his legs up looking for a submission but Mathias uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (0) vs (5) Mathias
Mathias working away.
Barnes sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Barnes wants to control but Mathias is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mathias trying to control from half guard but Barnes is working away.
Barnes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T6##SUB#
Barnes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mathias defends well.
Barnes seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Mathias avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mathias trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom. #T7#
Barnes trying to control the position here.
Barnes controls Mathias momentarily but Mathias frees himself. #T8#
Mathias trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Barnes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mathias gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Barnes controlling Mathias's posture.
Barnes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mathias's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (5) Mathias#T9#
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mathias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnes is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T10#
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Mathias throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Mathias is retaining full guard.
Barnes engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T11#
Mathias looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Barnes puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Mathias is trying to control but can't.
Mathias is looking to improve his position.
Mathias looks winded!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Barnes has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (5) vs (5) Mathias#T12#
Barnes controlling the pace for now.
Barnes forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Barnes (8) vs (5) Mathias#SUB#
Barnes is persistently looking for the submission but Mathias is defending it well.
#T13##SUB#
Barnes is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Mathias is defending well though. Barnes let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Mathias defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Mathias preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Barnes.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T14#
Mathias just trying to survive but Barnes is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Barnes biding his time, controlling Mathias.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Barnes is persistently looking for the submission but Mathias is defending it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes takes the fight on points by 8 to 5. |
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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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 8 losses; Alfredo Linguini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 5 losses; Glen Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Linguini drives through and clinches with Barnes against the cage.
#TD#
Linguini gets control of Barnes's arms and successfully pulls guard. Linguini will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Linguini keeps moving.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Linguini is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Barnes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Barnes works a leg free and moves into half guard. #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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Linguini keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T1#
Linguini is not content to let Barnes control the position.#SUB#
Linguini looking for submissions off his back.
Linguini tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Barnes is working for a submission of some sort.
Linguini is trying to maintain the position but Barnes is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Linguini wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
#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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Barnes wants to take a breather but Linguini is having none of it.
Linguini is trying to get back to full guard.
Barnes controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Barnes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Linguini defends it well. #T3#
Linguini is trying to get back to full guard.
Linguini moves into full guard.
Barnes stands and throws Linguini's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Linguini (0) vs (3) Barnes
Linguini can't do much from the bottom here.
Linguini is not content to let Barnes control the position.
Linguini sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Barnes wants to control but Linguini is keeping him busy. #T4#
Linguini wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy.
Linguini on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Linguini tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Linguini actively working from the bottom here.
Barnes is trying to control the action in half guard but Linguini is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Barnes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Barnes is working for a kimura but Linguini is defending it quite comfortably.
Linguini tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control.
Linguini is working hard here to advance position.
Barnes is keen to just control but Linguini is a slippery customer.#T5##SUB2#
Barnes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Linguini doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barnes.
Linguini tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control.#SUB#
Linguini is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily.
Linguini is staying active underneath Barnes, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Linguini actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Barnes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Linguini doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barnes. #T6#
Linguini has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barnes is working away from the top position though.
Barnes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Linguini wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Linguini tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control.
Linguini is refusing to be controlled, as Barnes sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Linguini actively working from the bottom here.
Linguini is staying active underneath Barnes, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T7##SUB#
Linguini looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Linguini wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
#SUB#
Linguini looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Barnes is keen to just control but Linguini is a slippery customer.
Linguini is trying to get back to full guard.
Linguini looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Linguini keeping hold of Barnes's head, controlling as best he can.
Linguini is not content to let Barnes control the position.#T8##SUB#
Linguini is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily.
Barnes trying to control from half guard but Linguini is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Linguini tries to get to full guard but Barnes has control of the leg.
Barnes is trying to control the action in half guard but Linguini is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Linguini trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Barnes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T9##SUB#
Linguini looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Linguini has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Barnes escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Barnes! Score +3 for passing guard: Linguini (0) vs (6) Barnes
Barnes wants to control but Linguini is keeping him busy.
Barnes taking a breather here.
Linguini trying his best to control but Barnes has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Linguini (0) vs (8) Barnes
Linguini is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T10#
Linguini is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Barnes working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Barnes tries to control but Linguini wriggling away.
Linguini sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Linguini is trying to control but can't.
Barnes prevents Linguini from improving his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Linguini has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barnes is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Linguini actively working from the bottom here.#T11#
Linguini wants to get back to full guard.
Barnes moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Linguini (0) vs (11) Barnes
Barnes working away.#SUB2#
Barnes is trying to get an arm triangle but Linguini is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Linguini's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Linguini keeps working.
Linguini is looking to reverse the position.#T12#
Barnes trying to control the action but Linguini is working from the bottom.
Barnes tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Barnes is looking to take a break and control but Linguini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Linguini is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Barnes is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Linguini (0) vs (13) Barnes
Barnes tries to control but Linguini wriggling away.
Barnes is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T13#
Linguini tries to hold on but Barnes postures up.
Linguini is looking to improve his position but Barnes isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Linguini defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Barnes. #T14#
Barnes trying to control but Linguini is having none of it.
Linguini gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Linguini looking for submissions off his back.
Linguini tries to get to full guard but Barnes has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Linguini is defending against the submission attempts here by Barnes.
Linguini is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
Stepping Stone 63
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 10 wins and 4 losses; Glen Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 1 losses; Jonathas Araujo!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Barnes closes the distance and pushes Araujo back into the cage.
Barnes is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Araujo jumps into guard, dragging Barnes to the mat.
Barnes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Araujo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barnes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Barnes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Barnes is looking to advance position but Araujo has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnes (0) vs (4) Araujo
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Araujo mounts Barnes! Really nice guard pass there! #T1#
Araujo is trying to control here but Barnes has managed to regain half guard.
Barnes trying to hold on to Araujo's head to control him but Araujo postures up.
Barnes is refusing to be controlled, as Araujo sits in half guard.
Barnes wants to control but Araujo is keeping busy.
Araujo is looking to advance position but Barnes won't allow it.
Barnes wants to get back to full guard but Araujo has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (0) vs (7) Araujo#T2#
Barnes struggling a bit here.
Araujo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnes keeps working.
Barnes struggling a bit here.
Araujo is looking to take a break and control but Barnes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Barnes tries to buck Araujo off but Araujo is having none of it.
Araujo content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Let's hope that Araujo 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.
Araujo working away.#T4#
Araujo wants to take a breather but Barnes manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Araujo. #SUB#
Barnes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Araujo wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Araujo pushing down on Barnes's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Araujo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T5#
Barnes trying to hold on to Araujo's head to control him but Araujo postures up.
Barnes is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnes wants to control but Araujo is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Araujo is trying to work for a kimura but Barnes is defending well.
#T6#
Barnes is refusing to be controlled, as Araujo sits in half guard.
Barnes moves into full guard.
Barnes trying to keep a closed guard but Araujo is proving a slippery customer.
Araujo trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T7#
Araujo is stalling in the full guard.
Barnes wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Araujo is now in half guard.
Araujo is pressing down on Barnes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Barnes is holding on for now.
Barnes is trying is best to control the position here. #T8#
Araujo prevents Barnes from improving his position.
Araujo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Araujo trying to mount his opponent but Barnes defends it.
Barnes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Araujo is working away from the top position though.
Barnes is looking to improve his position.
#T9#
Barnes is working hard here to advance position.
Barnes is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Araujo is looking for a kimura here.
Araujo stalling.
Araujo wants to control but Barnes is keeping him busy. #T10#
Araujo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Araujo is looking to stall here but Barnes recovers full guard.
Barnes has his hands on Araujo's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Barnes working for a triangle but Araujo defends it easily.
#T11#
Araujo looking to pass the guard.
Araujo trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Araujo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now.
Araujo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T12##SUB#
Araujo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Araujo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes being controlled here, momentarily.
Barnes trying to control the position.
Araujo trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Barnes working for a triangle but Araujo defends it easily.
#T13#
Barnes trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Barnes throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Araujo escapes and throws Barnes's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (0) vs (10) Araujo#SUB2#
Araujo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Barnes has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Araujo but great work by Barnes. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnes (4) vs (10) Araujo
Araujo tries to buck Barnes off but Barnes is having none of it.#T14#
Barnes tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
I wouldn't like to be where Araujo is right now.
Barnes trying to control the position but Araujo is working away.
Araujo is trying to control Barnes's posture but Barnes avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Barnes tries for a kimura but Araujo is defending well.
Barnes working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
Stepping Stone 58
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 10 wins and 3 losses; Glen Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Tristan Chudwell!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Chudwell darts in and clinches Barnes up against the cage.#TD#
Barnes decides to pull guard.
Chudwell trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Chudwell is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Chudwell is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Chudwell tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes controls Chudwell momentarily but Chudwell frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Barnes working for a triangle but Chudwell defends it easily.
Chudwell trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Barnes wants to sweep here but Chudwell controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Barnes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chudwell defends it easily.#SUB#
Barnes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chudwell defends it easily.
Chudwell wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Chudwell might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Barnes haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T2#
Chudwell advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (0) vs (3) Chudwell#SUB2#
Chudwell is working to tighten his grip on Barnes's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Barnes has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Chudwell is really squeezing tight and eventually Barnes passes out! Chudwell breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tristan Chudwell!
Tristan Chudwell really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that IC&E Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 55
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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Glen Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Gotosleep Innkeeper!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Barnes shoots for a double leg takedown but Innkeeper sprawls well. He's pushed Barnes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Innkeeper feints the counter takedown.
Barnes fails with the takedown#TD2#
and Innkeeper counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Barnes! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Barnes (0) vs (4) Innkeeper#SUB2#
Innkeeper tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Barnes is trying to control Innkeeper's posture but Innkeeper avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Innkeeper trying to control the action but Barnes is working from the bottom. #T1#
Barnes can't do much from the bottom here.
Innkeeper wants to control but Barnes is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Innkeeper tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Innkeeper has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Barnes is looking for a sweep.
Barnes manages to work his way to half guard, despite Innkeeper's best efforts.#T2#
Barnes gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Barnes looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Innkeeper passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (0) vs (7) Innkeeper
Barnes looking for a sweep but Innkeeper has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnes (0) vs (9) Innkeeper
Barnes sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Barnes wants to control but Innkeeper is keeping busy.
#T3#
Innkeeper stalling away here and it's allowed Barnes to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB#
Barnes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Barnes is pulling down on Innkeeper's head. It's preventing any offense from Innkeeper, at least for the moment.#T4#
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 (9) Innkeeper
Innkeeper is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Barnes jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (5) vs (9) Innkeeper
Barnes passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Innkeeper! Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnes (7) vs (9) Innkeeper
Innkeeper looks winded!
Innkeeper is squirming around, avoiding Barnes's attempts to control the action.
Barnes controlling the position easily from mount.
Innkeeper really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barnes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Innkeeper is trying to escape the mount but Barnes keeps good control and instead manages to take Innkeeper's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Barnes (10) vs (9) Innkeeper#T5##SUB#
Barnes is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Innkeeper won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Barnes off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Glen Barnes! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 48
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 9 wins and 2 losses; Glen Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Mason Island!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Lou da Vinci and Dean Styles.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Island moves into the clinch.
Barnes jumps guard but Island turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Island gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (0) vs (2) Island
Island tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Barnes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Island defends well.
Island trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Island preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes working a defensive guard here.
Island must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Island slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Island from controlling successfully. #T1#
Barnes is adopting a defensive guard.
Island looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Barnes has his foot on Island's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Island works his way back into a safe position though.
Island postures up.
Island tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Barnes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Barnes has Island pulled in close to control his posture.
Barnes wants to sweep here but Island controlling him for the moment.
Barnes controls Island momentarily but Island frees himself.
Island stays in close to Barnes's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Barnes throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Island escapes and throws Barnes's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (0) vs (5) Island
Island is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Barnes will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T3#
Barnes tries to buck Island off but Island is having none of it.
Island has knee on belly momentarily but Barnes bucks him off and regains half guard.
Barnes wants to control but Island is keeping busy.
Barnes is pressing down on Island's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4##SUB#
Barnes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Barnes pulls Island in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Barnes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Barnes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Island can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Island wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving. #T5##SUB2#
Island drops back looking for a leg! Barnes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Barnes manages to kick Island off! Island jumps back into Barnes's guard.
Island wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Island trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T6#
Barnes trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Barnes looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Island passes into half guard.
Island wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnes keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Island trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Barnes actively working from the bottom here.#T7#
Island not doing much here.
Island trying to control from half guard but Barnes is working away.
Island with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Barnes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Barnes tries to get to full guard but Island has control of the leg.
Barnes trying to hold on to Island's head to control him but Island postures up.
#T8#
Island 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.
Barnes is pressing down on Island's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Barnes trying to control the position.
Island wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Island passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (0) vs (8) Island#SUB2#
Island wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Barnes, who protects the arm well. #T9#
Barnes tries to buck Island off but Island is having none of it.
Island controls the position from side control.#SUB2#
Island is trying to get an arm triangle but Barnes is defending well.
Island working away.#T10#
Barnes sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Barnes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Island pulls his head out easily.
Barnes tries to roll over but Island keeps him under control.
Barnes is working hard here to advance position.
Barnes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Island is one step ahead there.
Island pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now. #T11#
Island pushing down on Barnes's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Barnes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Island pulls his head out easily.
Barnes tries to get to full guard but Island has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Island is working for a kimura but Barnes is defending it quite comfortably.
Island is looking to stall here but Barnes recovers full guard. #T12#
Barnes looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Island passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (0) vs (11) Island
Barnes tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnes (0) vs (13) Island#T13#
Barnes is looking to improve his position but Island isn't that keen on the idea.
Barnes is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Barnes regains half guard.
Barnes trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Island is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Barnes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Island tries to pass to full mount but Barnes defends it. #T14#
Barnes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Island is working away from the top position though.
Barnes is holding on to half guard well.
Barnes is looking to improve his position.
Island performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Island is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that's the end of the fight!
Island wins on points by 13 to 0. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 45
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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Tuur Carlier! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; Glen Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Carlier has taken the fight to the clinch.
Barnes is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Barnes jumps into guard, dragging Carlier to the mat.
Carlier being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Barnes working for a triangle but Carlier defends it easily.
Barnes controlling Carlier's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Barnes working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Carlier has passed into half guard!
#SUB#
Carlier seems to be looking for submissions.
#T1#
Carlier is trying to control. Barnes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Carlier is working for a kimura but Barnes is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Barnes is defending against the submission attempts here by Carlier.
#T2##SUB#
Carlier is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Carlier seems to be looking for submissions.
Barnes is trying to get back to full guard.
Barnes is refusing to be controlled, as Carlier sits in half guard. #SUB#
Carlier is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T3#
Barnes is looking to control Carlier's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barnes avoid being mounted?
Carlier wants to pass to mount but Barnes is defending the position.
Barnes is looking for a sweep. Carlier is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barnes trying to control but Carlier postures up.
Carlier 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. #SUB#
Carlier is looking for a kimura but Barnes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Carlier to get the leverage.
Barnes wants to improve his position but Carlier is controlling well.
#T4#
Barnes is not content to let Carlier control the position.#SUB#
Carlier is working for a kimura but Barnes is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Carlier wants to work for an arm triangle but Barnes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Carlier looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB#
Carlier is trying to work for a kimura but Barnes is defending well.
Barnes is controlling Carlier's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T5#
Barnes trying to control here.
Barnes is looking for a sweep. Carlier is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barnes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
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.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Carlier from controlling successfully.
Barnes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Carlier controls the pace.
Carlier won't allow Barnes to sweep him here. #T6#
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: Carlier (0) vs (2) Barnes
Barnes slows the pace down in half guard.
Carlier is trying to control but Barnes manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Carlier (0) vs (5) Barnes
Barnes trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Barnes looking to secure an arm triangle but Carlier defends it well. #T7#
Barnes trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Barnes wants to finish this one by submission but Carlier is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Barnes.
Barnes controlling from the full mount.
Let's hope that Barnes 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.#SUB2#
Barnes looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T8#
Carlier tries to hold on but Barnes pushes him away.
Carlier working to try and regain half guard.
Barnes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Barnes looking to secure an arm triangle but Carlier defends it well.
Carlier is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T9#
Barnes wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Barnes sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Carlier tries to hold on but Barnes postures up.#T10#
Barnes controlling the position easily from mount.
Carlier prevents Barnes from taking his back.
Carlier tries to hold on but Barnes pushes him away. #SUB2#
Barnes goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Carlier turns into him and now he's in Barnes's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carlier (2) vs (5) Barnes
Barnes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T11##SUB#
Carlier 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. #SUB2#
Barnes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Carlier 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: Carlier (2) vs (7) Barnes
Carlier wants to sweep but no luck.
Carlier keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass. #SUB#
Carlier 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.#T12#
Barnes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Carlier (2) vs (10) Barnes
Carlier is trying to get back to half guard.
Carlier gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Barnes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Carlier has managed to free his arm - good work.
Carlier is not content to let Barnes control the position.
Barnes content to control rather than advance. #T13#
Carlier 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: Carlier (6) vs (10) Barnes
I really don't envy Barnes right now.
Carlier struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB#
Carlier is looking for the choke from the back position but Barnes is controlling his hands well.
Barnes breaks Carlier's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carlier (6) vs (12) Barnes
Carlier 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.#T14#
Carlier can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Barnes controls the pace.
Carlier looking to control but Barnes passes into half guard.
Carlier is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnes wants to control but Carlier is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Barnes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes slows the pace down in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes wins on points by 12 to 6. |
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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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Shadrack Sinclair ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Glen Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Barnes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sinclair tries to clinch up but Barnes circles away and keeps his distance.
Barnes dives in and grabs Sinclair 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sinclair pushes down on Barnes's head and hops out.#CL2#
Barnes has Sinclair up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Sinclair gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sinclair (2) vs (0) Barnes
Sinclair postures up.
#SUB#
Sinclair drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Barnes manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sinclair has Barnes in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sinclair (2) vs (2) Barnes
Sinclair is breathing heavily.
Barnes's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Barnes is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Sinclair is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes is pushing down on Sinclair 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sinclair is fighting to maintain full guard but Barnes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sinclair is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Barnes trying to mount his opponent but Sinclair defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sinclair is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Tappelukerho that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Barnes is looking for a kimura but Sinclair is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barnes to get the leverage. #T3#
Barnes content to control rather than advance.
Sinclair is refusing to be controlled, as Barnes sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Barnes seems to be looking for submissions.
Barnes is controlling the pace.
Barnes works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sinclair (2) vs (5) Barnes#T4#
Barnes is looking to take a break and control but Sinclair is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sinclair regains half guard.
Sinclair is in trouble now - Barnes has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sinclair (2) vs (8) Barnes
Barnes controlling from mount. #T5##SUB2#
Barnes has hold of Sinclair 's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Sinclair manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Barnes is looking to work his way around to Sinclair 's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Sinclair is working to get back to half guard.
Barnes controlling the position easily from mount. #T6#
Barnes moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Sinclair (2) vs (11) Barnes
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#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, Sinclair has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#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, Sinclair has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T7#
Barnes trying to control.#SUB2#
Barnes is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Barnes is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB2#
Sinclair is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Barnes gets his way!
#T8#
Barnes has good solid back control here. #SUB2#
Barnes working for the choke.
Sinclair manages to reverse the position and now he's in Barnes's guard. Nice work there by Sinclair .
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sinclair (4) vs (11) Barnes
Barnes pulls Sinclair in to control the position. #T9#
Sinclair won't allow Barnes to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Barnes has his foot on Sinclair 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sinclair works his way back into a safe position though.
Barnes is trying to keep Sinclair in close.
#SUB2#
Barnes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sinclair defends it easily.
Sinclair postures up.
#SUB2#
Barnes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sinclair defends well.
Sinclair stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T10#
Sinclair wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.
Barnes is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Barnes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Barnes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barnes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sinclair 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sinclair (4) vs (13) Barnes#T11#
Barnes looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Barnes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Sinclair throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Barnes escapes and throws Sinclair 's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sinclair (4) vs (16) Barnes#SUB2#
Barnes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sinclair has escaped the position, nice work there. #T12#
Barnes in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Barnes works to advance to full mount. Sinclair defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Sinclair (4) vs (18) Barnes#SUB2#
Barnes looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T13##SUB2#
Barnes has hold of Sinclair 's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Sinclair manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Barnes wants to take Sinclair 's back but he can't do it this time.
Barnes forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Sinclair (4) vs (21) Barnes#SUB2#
Barnes looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Barnes patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T14##SUB2#
Barnes looking for the choke but no joy.
Barnes controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Sinclair showing good submission defense here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes wins on points by 21 to 4. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 32
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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Ricky Peyton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Glen Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Peyton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Peyton wants it to stay on the feet.
Peyton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Barnes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Peyton as he jumps to the side.
Barnes shoots in for a takedown but Peyton shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ricky Peyton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glen Barnes.
Barnes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL#
Peyton clinches.
Barnes can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Peyton lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Peyton (2) vs (0) Barnes#SUB#
Peyton wants to work for an arm triangle but Barnes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Barnes is looking to control Peyton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barnes avoid being mounted?#T1##SUB#
Peyton 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. Peyton eventually gives up the hold.
Barnes won't allow Peyton to pass to mount.
Barnes desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Barnes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Peyton is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Barnes looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Peyton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Barnes is concentrating on defense, preventing Peyton from advancing position.
Well, if Peyton 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 is trying to maintain the position but Peyton is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Peyton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Barnes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Peyton.
Peyton prevents Barnes from improving his position.#T3##SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Barnes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Peyton pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Peyton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Barnes is controlling Peyton's trapped leg to prevent Peyton from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Peyton 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.
Peyton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnes keeps working. #T4#
Barnes trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Peyton is looking for a kimura but Barnes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Peyton to get the leverage. #SUB#
Peyton is working for an americana but Barnes has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Peyton was thinking about the submission.
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Peyton is one step ahead there.
Peyton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now.
Barnes trying to control the position here. #T5#
Peyton trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Peyton tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
Barnes is trying to keep Peyton in close.
#SUB2#
Barnes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Peyton defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peyton wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.
Barnes pulls Peyton in to control the position.
Peyton tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
Peyton passes Barnes's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T6##SUB#
Peyton seems to be working for a kimura but Barnes defends the submission attempt.
Barnes is trying to get back to full guard.
Peyton is keen to just control but Barnes is a slippery customer.
Barnes is looking for a sweep. Peyton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Peyton is thwarting Barnes's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Peyton is working for a submission of some sort.
Barnes is doing well to control the position and prevent Peyton from advancing to side control.#T7#
Peyton tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barnes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Peyton is working hard here to advance position.
Peyton works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Peyton (5) vs (0) Barnes#SUB#
Peyton goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Barnes turns into him and now he's in Peyton's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Peyton (5) vs (2) Barnes
Barnes advances to half guard. #T8#
Peyton trying to control but Barnes postures up.
Peyton is trying to get back to full guard.
Barnes is keen to just control but Peyton is a slippery customer.
Peyton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnes with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Peyton tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control.
Peyton is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Barnes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Peyton is just riding it out for now. Barnes eventually gives up the hold. #T9#
Barnes trying to pass the guard but Peyton defending well.
Barnes keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Barnes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Peyton sees it coming and defends easily.
Peyton is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Peyton moves into full guard.
Peyton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barnes showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T10#
Peyton controls Barnes momentarily but Barnes frees himself.
Barnes passes Peyton's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Barnes tries to pass to full mount but Peyton defends it.
Peyton is looking to improve his position.
Barnes works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Peyton (5) vs (5) Barnes
Barnes trying to control but Peyton is having none of it. #T11##SUB2#
Barnes looking to secure an arm triangle but Peyton defends it well.
Peyton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barnes looking to control but Peyton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Peyton is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T12#
Barnes takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Peyton tries to hold on but Barnes pushes him away.
Peyton has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Peyton (5) vs (8) Barnes#SUB2#
Peyton is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Will Barnes go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
I really don't envy Peyton right now.
#SUB2#
Barnes is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Peyton is defending well though. Barnes let's go of the attempt for now.#T13#
Barnes trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Peyton doesn't escape.
Peyton is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Barnes doesn't have the hooks in and Peyton manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Peyton (7) vs (8) Barnes#SUB2#
Barnes looking for a guillotine here but Peyton defends easily.
Peyton wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving. #SUB2#
Peyton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barnes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Peyton has managed to get both his arms back between Barnes's legs - danger averted.#T14#
Peyton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnes seems keen to control Peyton's posture.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Peyton from controlling successfully.
Peyton wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes working a defensive guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes wins on points by 8 to 7. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 29
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 5 wins and 2 losses; Glen Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Eric Fassett!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Bruno Lombardi and Alyssa Summers.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Barnes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Barnes goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fassett prevents it.
#TD#
Barnes drags the fight down to the ground.
Fassett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now.
Fassett not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Fassett from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Barnes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fassett is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fassett wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Barnes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fassett must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fassett wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving. #T1##SUB#
Barnes has his foot on Fassett's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fassett works his way back into a safe position though.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Fassett from controlling successfully.
Fassett wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Fassett from controlling successfully.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Barnes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fassett doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fassett manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fassett sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Fassett from controlling successfully.
Fassett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Fassett from controlling successfully.
Barnes controlling Fassett's posture.
Barnes trying to keep a closed guard but Fassett is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Fassett being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Barnes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fassett doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fassett manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fassett stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes.
Fassett controlling from the top position. #T4#
Fassett trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Barnes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fassett gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Fassett from controlling successfully.
Fassett controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T5##SUB#
Barnes has his foot on Fassett's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fassett works his way back into a safe position though.
Barnes pulls Fassett in to control the position.
Fassett trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fassett is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Fassett from controlling successfully.
Fassett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T6#
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Fassett from controlling successfully.
Barnes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fassett trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes is trying to control the position but Fassett postures up.
Barnes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Barnes has his foot on Fassett's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fassett works his way back into a safe position though.
Barnes controls Fassett momentarily but Fassett frees himself. #SUB#
Barnes looking for a guillotine here but Fassett defends easily.
#T7#
Barnes looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Barnes controls Fassett momentarily but Fassett frees himself. #SUB#
Barnes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fassett trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom. #T8##SUB#
Barnes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fassett defends well.
Fassett controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Fassett from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Barnes has his foot on Fassett's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fassett works his way back into a safe position though.
Barnes trying to control the position here.
Fassett sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Barnes's guard. #T9#
Barnes is trying to control but can't.
Barnes moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Barnes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fassett defends well.#SUB#
Barnes looking for a guillotine here but Fassett defends easily.
Fassett really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barnes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fassett trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom. #T10#
Barnes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fassett controls the pace.
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Barnes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Barnes is looking for a triangle here but Fassett uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (0) vs (3) Fassett
Barnes is looking for a sweep.#T11##SUB2#
Fassett goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Barnes has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Fassett but great work by Barnes. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnes (4) vs (3) Fassett#SUB#
Barnes tries for a kimura but Fassett is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fassett can do anything to dispel that myth.
Barnes trying to control the position but Fassett is working away.
Barnes tries to advance to mount but can't.
Fassett can't do much from the bottom here. #T12##SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fassett has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Barnes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fassett is trying to improve his position.#T13#
Barnes is staying tight to Fassett's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Fassett is trying to get back to half guard.
Barnes controls the position.#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! #T14#
Fassett is looking for a sweep.
Barnes trying to control the position but Fassett is working away.
Barnes controlling the position from side mount.
Fassett is looking to regain half guard here but Barnes keeps moving and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes wants to control for a moment but Fassett uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes takes the fight on points by 4 to 3. |
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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 4 wins and 2 losses; Glen Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Marcus Stanley!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Stanley circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Stanley counters with a shoot takedown. Barnes fights it but they end up in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (0) vs (2) Stanley
Stanley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stanley 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 (4) vs (2) Stanley#SUB#
Barnes looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Stanley tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stanley is trying to reverse the position but instead Barnes has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Barnes (7) vs (2) Stanley#T1##SUB#
Barnes working for the choke.
Barnes is looking to control Stanley but Stanley is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB#
Barnes looking for the choke but no joy.
Barnes controlling well, preventing Stanley from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Barnes is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Barnes's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T2##SUB#
Stanley is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Stanley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barnes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stanley tries to roll but Barnes sticks to his back.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Barnes controlling the positon.
Stanley is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Barnes is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Stanley has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Barnes trying to control momentarily.
#T3##SUB#
Barnes looking for the RNC.
Will Barnes go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB#
Barnes is looking for the choke from the back position but Stanley is controlling his hands well.
I really don't envy Stanley right now.
#SUB#
Barnes tightening his grip on Stanley, looking for the choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T4#
Stanley rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Barnes content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stanley can do anything to dispel that myth.
Stanley is refusing to be controlled, as Barnes sits in half guard. #SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura but Stanley is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barnes to get the leverage. #T5#
Barnes frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (10) vs (2) Stanley
Stanley is looking to get to half guard.
Barnes wants to control the pace but Stanley is squirming around nicely.
Stanley is looking to improve his position but Barnes isn't that keen on the idea.
Barnes trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Barnes looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Stanley is trying desperately to improve position.#T6#
Barnes trying to control but Stanley is having none of it. #SUB#
Barnes is working for a guillotine from mount but Stanley frees his head quite easily.
#SUB#
Barnes looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Stanley is in all sorts of trouble here.
Stanley is squirming around, avoiding Barnes's attempts to control the action. #T7##SUB#
Barnes is working for a guillotine from mount but Stanley frees his head quite easily.
Stanley is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB#
Barnes jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Stanley manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Stanley tries to buck Barnes off but Barnes is having none of it.
Barnes wants to take a breather but Stanley manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Barnes.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Stanley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Stanley looking for a sweep. Not yet Stanley, not yet.
Stanley keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Barnes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (13) vs (2) Stanley
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes trying to control the action but Stanley is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Barnes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T9#
Stanley is not content to let Barnes control the position.
Stanley sneaks back into half guard.
Barnes prevents Stanley from improving his position.
Stanley is in trouble now - Barnes has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (16) vs (2) Stanley#SUB#
Barnes working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T10#
Stanley is wriggling around trying to escape.
Barnes controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Barnes working for a guillotine from mount but Stanley is in no mood to give up. #SUB#
Barnes looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Barnes with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Stanley is desperately trying to improve his position but Barnes has a good base and remains in mount.#T11##SUB#
Barnes looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Stanley is looking to improve his position but Barnes isn't that keen on the idea.
Stanley is squirming around, avoiding Barnes's attempts to control the action.
Barnes controlling the position easily from mount.
Stanley is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Stanley sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T12#
Barnes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Barnes is looking to take a break and control but Stanley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Stanley actively working from the bottom here.
Barnes wants to control but Stanley is keeping him busy.
Stanley wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Barnes is trying to work for a kimura but Stanley is defending well.
#T13#
Stanley wants to get back to full guard but Barnes has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (19) vs (2) Stanley
Barnes trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Barnes working for a submission but Stanley is keeping him at bay.
Barnes tries to control but Stanley wriggling away.
Barnes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Stanley tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T14#
Barnes controlling the pace for now.
Barnes tries to control but Stanley wriggling away.
Barnes 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 forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Barnes (22) vs (2) Stanley
Stanley tries to escape but Barnes has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stanley is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Barnes is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Stanley is defending well though. Barnes let's go of the attempt for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes takes the fight on points by 22 to 2. |
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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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Lamban Gaul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Glen Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Gaul scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gaul (2) vs (0) Barnes
Barnes is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Gaul is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Barnes defends it well.
Gaul seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gaul prevents Barnes from improving his position.#SUB2#
Barnes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gaul pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaul trying to control from half guard but Barnes is working away. #T1##SUB#
Gaul is working for a kimura but Barnes is defending it quite comfortably.
Gaul is just content to waste time from the top position. Barnes takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Gaul postures up.
Gaul controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Barnes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gaul doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gaul manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gaul stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Gaul controlling from the top position.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Gaul from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Barnes looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Gaul has picked Barnes up and slammed him! Barnes can't keep hold of the triangle and Gaul manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (5) vs (0) Barnes
A lull in the action here as Gaul stalls from top position.#SUB#
Gaul looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3#
Gaul is looking to take a break and control but Barnes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barnes manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gaul is looking to advance position but Barnes won't allow it. #SUB#
Barnes is defending against the submission attempts here by Gaul.
Barnes trying to control here.
Gaul is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4##SUB#
Gaul seems to be looking for submissions.
Gaul is thwarting Barnes's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Gaul seems to be looking for submissions.
Gaul not doing much here.
Barnes wants to get back to full guard.
Gaul tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barnes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Barnes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T5#
Barnes is looking for a sweep. Gaul is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gaul trying to control from half guard but Barnes is working away.
Gaul trying to control from Barnes's half guard. Barnes has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB2#
Barnes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barnes is trying to keep Gaul in close.
Gaul has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gaul wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving. #T6#
Barnes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gaul tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
Gaul trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gaul looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Barnes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gaul gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gaul trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Gaul is stalling in the full guard. #T7#
Gaul wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving. #SUB2#
Barnes looking for a guillotine here but Gaul defends easily.
Barnes trying to keep a closed guard but Gaul is proving a slippery customer.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Gaul from controlling successfully. #T8#
Gaul wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.
Gaul controlling from the top position.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gaul slips nicely into half guard.
Gaul 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. #T9#
Gaul is stalling here. Barnes is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Gaul 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: Gaul (5) vs (4) Barnes
Gaul is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gaul gets back to full guard.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes stopping the sweep attempt from Gaul.#T10##SUB#
Gaul looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Barnes has picked Gaul up and slammed him! Gaul can't keep hold of the triangle and Barnes manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (5) vs (7) Barnes
Gaul is not content to let Barnes control the position.
Barnes might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gaul haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gaul is looking to regain half guard here but Barnes keeps moving and retains side control. #T11#
Gaul can't do much from the bottom here.
Gaul looking for a sweep but Barnes has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gaul (5) vs (9) Barnes
Barnes seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Gaul is holding on tight.
Barnes tries to control but Gaul wriggling away.
Gaul keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Barnes is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Gaul to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Gaul shrugs it off. #T12#
Gaul is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Barnes goes for an armbar but Gaul turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Gaul. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (7) vs (9) Barnes
Gaul is pushing down on Barnes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Barnes is fighting to maintain full guard but Gaul has managed to sneak the leg through.#T13#
Barnes tries to roll over but Gaul keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Barnes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Gaul is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gaul trying to control the action but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Gaul 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.#T14#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Barnes is trying to control but can't.
Barnes works his way to full guard. Good work.
Barnes looking to control.
Gaul looking to pass the guard.
Gaul trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Barnes is looking for a triangle but Gaul pushes his legs off easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes controlling Gaul's posture.
Gaul passes Barnes's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes wins on points by 9 to 7. |
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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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Jorge De Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Glen Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
De Silva shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. De Silva showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: De Silva (2) vs (0) Barnes
De Silva is thwarting Barnes's attempts to control the position.
De Silva works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: De Silva (5) vs (0) Barnes#SUB#
De Silva goes for an armbar but Barnes turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Barnes. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Silva (5) vs (2) Barnes
Barnes wants to pass the guard but De Silva is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: De Silva (5) vs (5) Barnes
De Silva tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: De Silva (5) vs (7) Barnes#T1#
De Silva tries to improve his position but instead Barnes has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: De Silva (5) vs (10) Barnes
Barnes has the hooks in. De Silva is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
De Silva trying to control the hands but Barnes won't let him.
De Silva tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Barnes looking for the choke from the back.
Barnes controlling well, preventing De Silva from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Barnes working for a choke but De Silva is defending well.
I would not like to be De Silva right now.
#T2##SUB2#
Barnes has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Barnes tightening his grip on De Silva, looking for the choke.
De Silva trying to control the position but Barnes manages to sink in the hooks.
Barnes keeps control of the position easily here as De Silva tries to buck him off.
#T3#
Barnes not allowing De Silva to control his hands. #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, De Silva has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Barnes not allowing De Silva to control his hands.
Barnes trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure De Silva doesn't escape.
De Silva looking very determined here, making life difficult for Barnes.
#T4#
Barnes avoiding De Silva 's attempts to control his hands.
What can De Silva do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
De Silva trying to control the position but Barnes manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Barnes is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. De Silva knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften De Silva for a finish.
De Silva is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Barnes looking to break De Silva's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. De Silva remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Barnes will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T5##SUB2#
Barnes looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Barnes is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
De Silva rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
De Silva is refusing to be controlled, as Barnes sits in half guard. #SUB#
De Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Barnes is looking for a kimura here.
De Silva wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
#T6#
Barnes is thwarting De Silva's attempts to control the position.
De Silva is trying to control but Barnes passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: De Silva (5) vs (13) Barnes
De Silva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
De Silva gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: De Silva (5) vs (15) Barnes
De Silva gets back to half guard.
Barnes wants to free his trapped foot but De Silva is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T7#
Barnes is taking a breather. De Silva 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
De Silva actively working from the bottom here.
De Silva is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Barnes in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but De Silva keeps working.
De Silva trying to control here.
#SUB#
De Silva looking for a kimura from the bottom but Barnes passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: De Silva (5) vs (18) Barnes#T8#
De Silva is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
De Silva wants to control but Barnes postures up.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
De Silva tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Barnes presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: De Silva (5) vs (20) Barnes
Barnes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
De Silva wants to control but Barnes is having none of it.
De Silva is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T9#
Barnes takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
De Silva can't escape the position.
Barnes seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but De Silva is holding on tight.
De Silva manages to regain half guard. Good work.
De Silva wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
Barnes looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
De Silva wants to get back to full guard.#T10#
Barnes is looking to advance position but De Silva won't allow it.
Barnes is figuring out what he wants to do next.
De Silva is trying to get back to full guard.
Barnes with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T11##SUB#
De Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Barnes trying to control the action but De Silva is working from the bottom. #SUB#
De Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily.
Barnes trying to control the action but De Silva is working from the bottom. #SUB#
De Silva looking for subs from the bottom but Barnes mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: De Silva (5) vs (23) Barnes
Barnes looking to control but De Silva is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T12#
Barnes controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2#
Barnes looking to secure an arm triangle but De Silva defends it well.
De Silva is working to get back to half guard.
De Silva is squirming around, avoiding Barnes's attempts to control the action. #T13#
Barnes controlling his opponent.
De Silva 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: De Silva (7) vs (23) Barnes
De Silva wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Barnes controls De Silva momentarily but De Silva frees himself.
Barnes has control of De Silva's left arm, preventing De Silva from doing any damage.
De Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T14#
De Silva wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
De Silva 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: De Silva (7) vs (25) Barnes#SUB#
De Silva 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 De Silva keeps moving. #SUB#
De Silva working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Barnes has passed into half guard!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Barnes in particular looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes wins on points by 25 to 7. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 17
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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Lance Walker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Glen Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Alyssa Summers and Bruno Lombardi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Walker closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Walker (4) vs (0) Barnes
Walker controls the position.
Walker trying to control the action but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnes wants to control but Walker postures up.
Barnes is looking to regain half guard here but Walker keeps moving and retains side control.
Barnes is being controlled here.
Barnes is looking to reverse the position.
Barnes is still trying to improve position.
Barnes being controlled for a moment.
Barnes manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1##SUB2#
Barnes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walker pulls his head out easily.
Walker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Barnes tries to get to full guard but Walker has control of the leg.
Walker controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Barnes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Walker sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
Walker 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.
Barnes is looking for a sweep. Walker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Walker 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Walker stalling. #T3#
Barnes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Walker is working away from the top position though.
Walker is keen to just control but Barnes is a slippery customer.
Still in half guard, Walker seems content to control.
Walker is thwarting Barnes's attempts to control the position.
Walker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Barnes trying to control but Walker postures up.
Barnes is looking for a sweep. Walker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4##SUB2#
Barnes actively working from the bottom here.
Walker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Barnes is looking to improve his position.
Barnes preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Barnes trying to control but Walker postures up.
Walker not doing much here.
#T5##SUB2#
Barnes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Walker 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 is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Walker is looking to take a break and control but Barnes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Walker controlling the pace.
Walker is looking to take a break and control but Barnes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T6#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes is looking to improve his position.
Walker wants to take a breather but Barnes is having none of it.
Walker keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Barnes is trying to maintain the position but Walker is very close to passing his half guard.
Walker controlling the action here.
Walker 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. #T7#
Walker performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Barnes is trying to get back to full guard.
Barnes is staying active underneath Walker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Barnes trying to control but Walker postures up.
Walker is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Walker continues to stall.#T8#
Walker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnes keeps working.
Barnes trying to control here.
Walker is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Barnes trying to control here.
Walker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Walker is thwarting Barnes's attempts to control the position.#T9#
Walker with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Barnes is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Walker 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 is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Walker controlling the action here.
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T10#
Barnes trying to hold on to Walker's head to control him but Walker postures up.
Walker trying to control the pace.
Barnes is looking to improve his position.
Walker trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Barnes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T11#
Walker is trying to control. Barnes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Walker controlling the action here.
More hug and hope from Walker.
Walker wants to take a breather but Barnes is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T12#
Walker keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Walker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Barnes looking for submissions off his back.
Barnes trying to control from the bottom.
Barnes is pressing down on Walker's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Walker slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Walker (7) vs (0) Barnes
Walker controls the position.
Walker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnes keeps working. #T13#
Barnes sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Walker is looking to take a break and control but Barnes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Walker controlling the action here.
Barnes tries to get to full guard but Walker has control of the leg.
Barnes trying to control but Walker postures up.
#T14#
Walker is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Walker is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Barnes is looking for a sweep. Walker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Walker seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Barnes is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Lance Walker! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 15
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 1 losses; Glen Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ricky Peyton!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Barnes rushes Peyton and presses him up against the cage.
Barnes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Peyton gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Barnes gets control of Peyton's arms and successfully pulls guard. Barnes will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Barnes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Peyton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Peyton trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes has Peyton pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peyton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now.
Peyton pushing down on Barnes's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Peyton tries to pass to full mount but Barnes defends it. #T1#
Peyton is thwarting Barnes's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Peyton is looking for a kimura here.
Peyton is looking to take a break and control but Barnes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barnes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Peyton's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Peyton's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnes (4) vs (0) Peyton
Peyton is in bad spot here.
Barnes 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.
#T2##SUB#
Barnes is looking for a choke. Peyton gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Peyton manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (4) vs (2) Peyton#SUB#
Barnes working for a triangle but Peyton defends it easily.
Peyton passes Barnes's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Barnes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Peyton's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Peyton's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnes (8) vs (2) Peyton
Peyton wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Peyton preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Barnes.
Barnes has good solid back control here. #T3##SUB#
Peyton preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Barnes. #SUB#
Peyton is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Barnes is persistently looking for the submission but Peyton is defending it well.
Barnes keeps control of the position as Peyton tries to break free.
#SUB#
Peyton is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T4#
Peyton tries to roll but Barnes sticks to his back.
Peyton is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Barnes.
#SUB#
Barnes looking to break Peyton's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Peyton remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Barnes will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Peyton defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Peyton fending off the submission attempt from Barnes.
Barnes is riding his opponent, not letting Peyton buck him off. #T5##SUB#
Barnes looking for the choke from the back.
Barnes is trying to stick to Peyton's back but Peyton 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 Peyton. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (8) vs (4) Peyton
Peyton tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
Barnes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (10) vs (4) Peyton
Peyton wants to control the position but Barnes says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Barnes wants to free his trapped foot but Peyton is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Peyton is trying to get back to full guard.
Peyton looks winded!#T6#
Barnes tries to pass to full mount but Peyton defends it.
Peyton is looking for a sweep. Barnes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Barnes is trying to work for a kimura but Peyton is defending well.
#SUB2#
Peyton actively working from the bottom here.
Peyton is trying to maintain the position but Barnes is very close to passing his half guard.
Barnes controlling the action here.
Barnes has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T7#
The fighters are battling for position here. Peyton manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Barnes is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Barnes passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (13) vs (4) Peyton
Peyton is looking to regain half guard here but Barnes keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Barnes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Barnes just content to control the position. #T8##SUB#
Barnes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Barnes content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Peyton tries to improve position but can't. #T9#
Barnes in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Peyton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Barnes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Barnes moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Peyton tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Barnes presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnes (15) vs (4) Peyton
Barnes controlling from the full mount. #T10##SUB#
Barnes goes for an armbar but Peyton turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Peyton. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (15) vs (6) Peyton
Barnes pulls Peyton in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Barnes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Peyton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barnes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Peyton has managed to get both his arms back between Barnes's legs - danger averted.
Peyton preventing the sweep. #T11##SUB#
Barnes looking for a guillotine here but Peyton defends easily.
Barnes keeping full guard, as Peyton tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Barnes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Peyton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Barnes pulls Peyton in close to prevent any damage.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T12#
Barnes pulls Peyton in close to prevent any damage.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Barnes.#SUB#
Barnes is looking for a triangle but Peyton pushes his legs off easily.
Barnes seems keen to control Peyton's posture.
Peyton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T13#
Peyton pushing down on Barnes's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Barnes is doing well to control the position and prevent Peyton from advancing to side control.
Barnes is looking for a sweep. Peyton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Peyton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Barnes defends it well.
Barnes wants to control but Peyton is keeping busy.
Barnes keeping control of the position.
Barnes is not content to let Peyton control the position.#T14#
Barnes gets back to full guard.
Peyton 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 (19) vs (6) Peyton
Barnes avoids the attempt from Peyton to control.
Barnes takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Peyton is trying to escape the mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Peyton wants to control but Barnes is having none of it.
Peyton tries to reverse the position but Barnes maintains control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes takes the fight on points by 19 to 6. |
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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Glen Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Max D Alessandro!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
D Alessandro closes this distance looking for a takedown but Barnes circles away.
As D Alessandro tries to get set, Barnes tries to push him back and clinch up but D Alessandro manages to avoid the attempt.
Barnes doesn't manage to clinch there - D Alessandro circles away.
Barnes tries to close the distance and clinch up but D Alessandro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
D Alessandro looks for a takedown but Barnes sprawls well.
Barnes leaves D Alessandro with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Glen Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max D Alessandro.
D Alessandro misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Barnes bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Barnes (4) vs (0) D Alessandro
Barnes working away.
D Alessandro holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but D Alessandro keeps working.
D Alessandro wants to control but Barnes postures up.
Barnes is staying tight to D Alessandro's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T1#
D Alessandro is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Barnes seems content to control.
D Alessandro is trying to maintain the position but Barnes is very close to passing his half guard.
D Alessandro is looking to improve his position.
D Alessandro looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
D Alessandro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barnes is working away from the top position though.
D Alessandro is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Barnes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2#
D Alessandro wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy.
D Alessandro wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
Barnes is taking a breather. D Alessandro 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.
Barnes is looking to advance position but D Alessandro won't allow it.
D Alessandro is pressing down on Barnes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but D Alessandro is retaining full guard. #T3#
D Alessandro wants to sweep but no luck.
D Alessandro can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Barnes controls the pace.
D Alessandro wants to sweep here but Barnes controlling him for the moment.
Barnes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Barnes not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
D Alessandro seems keen to control Barnes's posture.
D Alessandro 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 (4) vs (2) D Alessandro
D Alessandro trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes has control of D Alessandro's left arm, preventing D Alessandro from doing any damage. #SUB#
Barnes is looking for a triangle but D Alessandro pushes his legs off easily.
Barnes working a defensive guard but D Alessandro manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (4) vs (5) D Alessandro
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
D Alessandro is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Barnes has escaped the position, nice work there. #T5#
D Alessandro wants to control for a moment but Barnes uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes trying to control but D Alessandro postures up.
D Alessandro wants to pass the guard but Barnes is defending well.
D Alessandro wants to control but Barnes is keeping him busy.
Barnes is pressing down on D Alessandro's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T6#
Barnes keeping full guard, as D Alessandro tries to pass. #SUB#
Barnes looking for a guillotine here but D Alessandro defends easily.
Barnes is trying to control the position but D Alessandro postures up.
D Alessandro looking to pass the guard.
D Alessandro stands and throws Barnes's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (4) vs (8) D Alessandro
D Alessandro tries to move into full mount but can't pass Barnes's legs.
Barnes gets back to half guard.#T7#
Barnes is looking to control D Alessandro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barnes avoid being mounted?
Barnes works his way to full guard. Good work.
D Alessandro 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 trying to maintain the position but D Alessandro is very close to passing his half guard.
D Alessandro is looking to stall here but Barnes recovers full guard.
Barnes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
D Alessandro trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8##SUB#
D Alessandro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
D Alessandro trying to move into half guard but instead Barnes has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (6) vs (8) D Alessandro
Barnes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Barnes is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
D Alessandro keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Barnes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Barnes seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down D Alessandro for as long as he can get away with.#T9#
Barnes wants to pass the guard but D Alessandro is keeping the position.
D Alessandro trying to control the position.
Barnes sitting in guard here, content to control.
D Alessandro is pulling down on Barnes's head to control his posture.
Barnes stopping the sweep attempt from D Alessandro.#T10#
Barnes engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. D Alessandro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as D Alessandro holds on and takes a little breather.
D Alessandro controls Barnes momentarily but Barnes frees himself.
D Alessandro has control of Barnes's left arm, preventing Barnes from doing any damage.
Barnes looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
D Alessandro wants to sweep here but Barnes controlling him for the moment. #T11#
D Alessandro 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 (6) vs (10) D Alessandro
D Alessandro tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Barnes looking for submissions from the bottom but instead D Alessandro passes into half guard.
D Alessandro wants to take a breather but Barnes is having none of it.
D Alessandro with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T12#
Barnes has his hands clasped together around D Alessandro's back. He's all about the action.
D Alessandro wants to take a breather but Barnes is having none of it.
D Alessandro might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Barnes haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Barnes actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
D Alessandro is looking for a kimura but Barnes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for D Alessandro to get the leverage. #T13#
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnes regains full guard. Nicely done.
Barnes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as D Alessandro controls the pace.#SUB#
Barnes looking for a guillotine here but D Alessandro defends easily.
D Alessandro trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
D Alessandro is stalling in the full guard. #T14#
D Alessandro trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
D Alessandro stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes.
Barnes looking to control.
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.
D Alessandro tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as D Alessandro controls the pace.
D Alessandro wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
D Alessandro wins on points by 10 to 6. |
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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; Glen Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jorge De Silva!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Barnes feints and as De Silva raises his hands in defense, Barnes changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (0) De Silva#SUB#
Barnes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Barnes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Barnes passes De Silva's left leg - he's now in half guard.
De Silva is staying active underneath Barnes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
De Silva is looking for a sweep. Barnes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
De Silva moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Silva keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
De Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Barnes seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
De Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barnes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Barnes is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
De Silva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
De Silva keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully. #T2#
Barnes slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
De Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura here.
De Silva is looking to control Barnes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can De Silva avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
De Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily.
Barnes is thwarting De Silva's attempts to control the position.#T3#
De Silva tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control.
De Silva trying to hold on to Barnes's head to control him but Barnes postures up.
Well, if Barnes 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'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.#T4#
Barnes trying to control the action but De Silva is working from the bottom.
Well, if Barnes 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.
De Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
De Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
De Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily.
De Silva trying to control here.
#T5##SUB2#
De Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Barnes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Barnes is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for De Silva! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (5) vs (0) De Silva
De Silva working to try and regain half guard.
Barnes wants to control the pace but De Silva is squirming around nicely. #T6#
De Silva tries to lock up and control but Barnes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
De Silva is wriggling around trying to escape.
Barnes controlling the position easily from mount.
De Silva is looking to get to half guard.
Barnes controlling his opponent.
De Silva regains half guard.#T7#
De Silva trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Barnes is trying to work for a kimura but De Silva is defending well.
#SUB#
Barnes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Barnes prevents De Silva from improving his position.
Barnes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
De Silva wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T8##SUB2#
De Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Barnes tries to pass the half guard into mount. De Silva knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Barnes is working for a submission of some sort.
Barnes is controlling the pace.
#T9#
De Silva wants to control but Barnes passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (8) vs (0) De Silva
Barnes wants to control but De Silva is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Barnes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by De Silva, who protects the arm well.
Barnes wants to control but De Silva is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Barnes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but De Silva is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
De Silva wants to control but Barnes postures up.#T10#
De Silva is trying to work for a sweep but Barnes has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnes (10) vs (0) De Silva
Barnes looking to control and managing it successfully.
Barnes wants to control the pace but De Silva is squirming around nicely.
De Silva is wriggling around trying to escape.
Barnes wants to take De Silva's back but he can't do it this time.
Barnes controlling from mount. #SUB#
Barnes working for a guillotine from mount but De Silva is in no mood to give up. #T11#
De Silva is desperately trying to improve his position but Barnes has a good base and remains in mount.
De Silva is still trying to improve position.
De Silva wants to hold on but Barnes pushes him away.
De Silva has given up his back here. Will Barnes look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Barnes (13) vs (0) De Silva
De Silva is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Barnes.
#SUB#
Barnes working for the choke.
Barnes controlling well, preventing De Silva from escaping the position.
#T12##SUB#
Barnes patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Barnes's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
De Silva is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Barnes is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
De Silva is having to fend off submission attempts from Barnes, who is looking to sink in the choke. Barnes doesn't have the hooks in though and De Silva manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (13) vs (2) De Silva#SUB#
Barnes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T13#
De Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (15) vs (2) De Silva#T14#
Barnes wants to control from the top but De Silva keeps moving.
Barnes is pushing down on De Silva's leg trying to pass to half guard. De Silva is fighting to maintain full guard but Barnes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Still in half guard, Barnes seems content to control.
De Silva trying to control but Barnes postures up.
Barnes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes is thwarting De Silva's attempts to control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes takes the fight on points by 15 to 2. |
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