 |
SSG 140 Solo vs Barnes PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
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 0 wins and 4 losses; Javontonius Smiff! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jake Stewart!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Chad Campbell and John Kavanagh.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Smiff shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Stewart is trying to defend but Smiff 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: Smiff (2) vs (0) Stewart
Smiff slows the pace down in half guard.
Stewart wants to get back to full guard.
Stewart keeping hold of Smiff's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB2#
Stewart looking for submissions off his back.
Stewart is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stewart is trying to control but can't.
Smiff has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2#
Stewart actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Stewart tries to roll over but Smiff keeps him under control.
Stewart has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smiff is working away from the top position though.
Stewart is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Smiff seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Stewart is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Javontonius Smiff! |
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
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 2 wins and 4 losses; Melinos Jargon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Android Sixty Five!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Franklyn Lucas and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jargon misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Sixty Five counters by moving into the clinch. #TD2#
Sixty Five has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jargon uses from the top position.
Jargon wants to control from the top but Sixty Five keeps moving.
Sixty Five has Jargon pulled in close to control his posture.
Sixty Five keeping full guard, as Jargon tries to pass.
Jargon wants to control from the top but Sixty Five keeps moving.
Sixty Five wants to sweep here but Jargon controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sixty Five keeping moving, preventing Jargon from controlling successfully.
Sixty Five manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jargon manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jargon (0) vs (2) Sixty Five#SUB#
Jargon throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Sixty Five escapes and throws Jargon's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jargon (0) vs (5) Sixty Five#T1#
Sixty Five working away.
Sixty Five moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Jargon is looking to regain half guard here but Sixty Five keeps moving and retains side control.
Jargon prevents Sixty Five from improving position.
Sixty Five controlling from side mount. #T2#
Jargon tries to improve position but can't.
Jargon struggling a bit here.
Jargon stops Sixty Five from passing to mount.
Jargon seems a little lost for a moment, as Sixty Five dominates the positioning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jargon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sixty Five wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Jargon is trying to control Sixty Five's posture but Sixty Five avoids it.
Jargon is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here.
Sixty Five working away.
Jargon tries to bench press Sixty Five off him but Sixty Five keeps the position.
Jargon trying to remain calm as Sixty Five controls from the top position.
Jargon tries to bench press Sixty Five off him but Sixty Five keeps the position. #T4#
Sixty Five controls the position.
Sixty Five tries to advance to mount but can't.
A lull in the action here as Sixty Five stalls from top position.
It looks like Sixty Five 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.
Jargon struggling a bit here.
Jargon is trying to work for a sweep but Sixty Five has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jargon (0) vs (7) Sixty Five
Jargon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T5#
Sixty Five controlling the position easily from mount.
Jargon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jargon is trying desperately to improve position.
Sixty Five looking to control and managing it successfully. #T6#
Jargon is trying to escape the mount.
Sixty Five looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jargon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sixty Five content just to control the position here.
Jargon wants to control but Sixty Five is having none of it.#T7#
Sixty Five sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sixty Five's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Jargon is looking to improve his position but Sixty Five isn't that keen on the idea.
Jargon is working hard here to advance position.#T8#
Jargon wants to control but Sixty Five is having none of it.
Sixty Five controlling from mount.
Jargon is desperately trying to improve his position but Sixty Five has a good base and remains in mount.
Sixty Five wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Sixty Five trying to control but Jargon is having none of it.
Sixty Five looking to control and managing it successfully. #T9#
Jargon is trying to reverse the position but instead Sixty Five has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Jargon (0) vs (10) Sixty Five
Sixty Five keeps control of the position easily here as Jargon tries to buck him off.
Jargon trying to control the hands but Sixty Five breaks the grip.
Sixty Five has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Jargon's body.
Jargon trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Jargon holding on to Sixty Five's left wrist, preventing the choke.
Good control from Sixty Five.
Jargon manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sixty Five's guard. Nice work there by Jargon.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jargon (2) vs (10) Sixty Five#T10#
Jargon wants to control from the top but Sixty Five keeps moving.
Sixty Five has Jargon pulled in close to control his posture.
Jargon looking to pass the guard.
Sixty Five looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jargon is one step ahead there.
Jargon trying to control but Sixty Five is working from the bottom.
Sixty Five has Jargon pulled in close to control his posture.
Sixty Five is trying to keep Jargon in close.
#T11#
Jargon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jargon preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sixty Five is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jargon (2) vs (12) Sixty Five
Jargon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jargon (4) vs (12) Sixty Five
Jargon trying to control the position from guard on top but Sixty Five is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jargon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sixty Five keeping moving, preventing Jargon from controlling successfully.
Jargon wants to pass the guard but Sixty Five is keeping the position.
Sixty Five has control of Jargon's left arm, preventing Jargon from doing any damage. #T12#
Jargon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sixty Five swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sixty Five keeping moving, preventing Jargon from controlling successfully.
Jargon stays in close to Sixty Five's body and controls the position.
Sixty Five tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sixty Five pulls Jargon in close to his closed guard and prevents Jargon from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jargon wants to pass the guard but Sixty Five is keeping the position.
Jargon trying to control the position from guard on top but Sixty Five is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Jargon 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.
Jargon trying to control but Sixty Five is working from the bottom.
Sixty Five keeping full guard, as Jargon tries to pass.
Sixty Five bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jargon's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jargon (4) vs (14) Sixty Five
Jargon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sixty Five controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jargon 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.
Jargon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sixty Five controls the pace.
More stalling from Sixty Five.#T14#
Jargon has Sixty Five pulled in close to control his posture.
Jargon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jargon controlling the position.
Sixty Five 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jargon trying to keep a closed guard but Sixty Five is proving a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sixty Five wins on points by 14 to 4.
Android Sixty Five thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
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; Treacherous Cockatiel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Holy Moly!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Columbo Gatti and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Cockatiel shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cockatiel showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cockatiel (2) vs (0) Moly
Cockatiel controlling the action here.
Moly wants to control but Cockatiel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cockatiel is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cockatiel passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cockatiel (5) vs (0) Moly
Cockatiel wants to take Moly's back but he can't do it this time. #T1#
Cockatiel takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cockatiel pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Cockatiel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cockatiel trying to control but Moly is having none of it.
Moly stops Cockatiel from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T2#
Cockatiel content just to control the position here.
Cockatiel looking to control but Moly is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cockatiel looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cockatiel seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Moly for as long as he can get away with.
Moly working to try and regain half guard.
#T3#
Cockatiel controlling the position easily from mount.
Cockatiel wants to take Moly's back but he can't do it this time.
Cockatiel controlling from mount.
Cockatiel wants to take Moly's back but he can't do it this time. #T4#
Cockatiel controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cockatiel'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.
Cockatiel tries to control but Moly wriggling away.
Cockatiel controlling the pace for now.
Cockatiel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Moly is looking to escape. #T5#
Cockatiel wants to take his opponent's back but Moly doesn't allow it.
Cockatiel looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cockatiel seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Moly is holding on tight.
Cockatiel controlling from the full mount.
Cockatiel trying to control but Moly is having none of it. #T6#
Moly can't escape the position.
Cockatiel looking to control but Moly is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Moly tries to reverse the position but Cockatiel maintains control.
Cockatiel wants to take Moly's back here but Moly is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Cockatiel avoids the attempt from Moly to control.#T7#
Cockatiel content just to control the position here.
Cockatiel is looking to work his way around to Moly's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Cockatiel looking to control and managing it successfully.
Moly keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cockatiel with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T8#
Cockatiel controlling the pace for now.
Further stalling from Cockatiel.
Moly is squirming around, avoiding Cockatiel's attempts to control the action.
Cockatiel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Moly keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T9#
Cockatiel tries to control but Moly wriggling away.
Cockatiel controlling the pace for now.
Cockatiel fails to take his opponent's back.
Cockatiel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Moly is looking to escape.
Moly tries to lock up and control but Cockatiel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T10#
Cockatiel controlling the pace for now.
Cockatiel looking to control but Moly is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cockatiel controlling the pace for now.
Cockatiel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Moly is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T11#
Cockatiel takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Cockatiel (8) vs (0) Moly
Moly trying to control but not successfully.
Cockatiel really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Moly.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Cockatiel is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T12#
Cockatiel continues to stall.
Cockatiel tries to get the hooks in deep but Moly pushed the leg off.
Cockatiel biding his time, controlling Moly.
Cockatiel trying to control momentarily.
Cockatiel has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Moly's body.
Cockatiel trying to control momentarily.
#T13#
Moly is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Moly trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Cockatiel has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Moly's body.
Moly tries to break free.
#T14#
Cockatiel controls the action.
Cockatiel tries to keep control of the position but Moly is staying busy.
Cockatiel trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Moly doesn't escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A lull in the action here.
Cockatiel keeps control of the position as Moly tries to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cockatiel takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
A very excited looking Treacherous Cockatiel made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
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 4 wins and 3 losses; Barrett Simmons! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Yuri Prochazka!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Lou da Vinci and Dean Styles.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Prochazka shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Simmons sprawls well. Simmons wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Prochazka gets slowly back to his feet.#CL#
Simmons moves into range and clinches up with Prochazka.
Simmons changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Prochazka fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Simmons clinches with his opponent.
Simmons drops down looking for an ankle pick but Prochazka pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Simmons instigates a clinch.
Simmons has Prochazka pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Prochazka manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barrett Simmons. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Prochazka is fighting off a takedown attempt but Simmons is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Prochazka to the mat. Prochazka regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Simmons (2) vs (0) Prochazka
Prochazka pulls Simmons in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Prochazka wants to sweep here but Simmons controlling him for the moment.
Simmons trying to control but Prochazka is working from the bottom.
Prochazka 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.
Simmons pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Prochazka is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Prochazka tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Simmons trying to control the position from guard on top but Prochazka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Prochazka 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.#T2#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Prochazka holds on and takes a little breather.
Prochazka keeping moving, preventing Simmons from controlling successfully.
Prochazka is adopting a defensive guard.
Simmons trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3##SUB#
Simmons is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Prochazka is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Prochazka has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simmons (2) vs (2) Prochazka
Simmons trying to keep a closed guard but Prochazka is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Simmons has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Prochazka 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 Simmons. Score +3 for passing guard: Simmons (2) vs (5) Prochazka
A lull in the action here as Prochazka stalls from top position.
Simmons can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Prochazka controls the position from side control.
Simmons is trying to control Prochazka's posture but Prochazka avoids it.
Simmons is looking for a sweep.
Prochazka has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Simmons! Score +2 for reaching mount: Simmons (2) vs (7) Prochazka#T5#
Prochazka looking to control and managing it successfully.
Prochazka avoids the attempt from Simmons to control.
Simmons is working to get back to half guard.
Simmons wants to control but Prochazka is having none of it.
Simmons looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Prochazka controlling the position easily from mount.
Let's hope that Prochazka 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.#T6#
Simmons can't escape the position.
Prochazka content just to control the position here.
Simmons really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Simmons tries to hold on but Prochazka postures up.
Prochazka controlling the position easily from mount.
Simmons wants to control but Prochazka is having none of it.#T7#
Prochazka controlling the pace for now.
Prochazka is trying to take his opponent's back.
Simmons tries to reverse the position but Prochazka maintains control.
Prochazka fails to advance to Simmons's back.
Prochazka tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Simmons tries to hold on but Prochazka pushes him away. #T8#
Prochazka content just to control the position here.
Simmons 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: Simmons (4) vs (7) Prochazka
Prochazka keeping full guard, as Simmons tries to pass.
Prochazka wants to sweep but no luck.
Prochazka controlling the position.
Simmons passes into half guard. #SUB#
Simmons is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Prochazka is just riding it out for now. Simmons eventually gives up the hold. #T9#
Simmons is looking to advance position but Prochazka won't allow it.
Prochazka slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Simmons wants to control from the top but Prochazka keeps moving.
Prochazka tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Prochazka controlling the position.#T10#
Prochazka keeping full guard, as Simmons tries to pass.
Simmons works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Prochazka wants to get back to full guard.
Prochazka keeping hold of Simmons's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB#
Simmons wants to work for an arm triangle but Prochazka is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T11#
Simmons uses his free foot to push down on Prochazka's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Prochazka. Score +3 for passing guard: Simmons (7) vs (7) Prochazka
Simmons avoids the attempt from Prochazka to control.
Prochazka 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.
Prochazka keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Simmons trying to control from half guard but Prochazka is working away. #T12#
Simmons is pressing down on Prochazka's thigh, looking to free his foot. Prochazka is holding on for now.
Prochazka wants to improve his position but Simmons is controlling well.
Simmons wants to take a breather but Prochazka is having none of it. #SUB#
Simmons is working for a kimura but Prochazka is defending it quite comfortably.
Simmons trying to pass the guard but Prochazka defending well. #T13#
Prochazka is trying to get back to full guard.
Simmons is trying to control. Prochazka wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Prochazka controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Simmons tries to pass the half guard into mount. Prochazka knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T14#
Prochazka is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Simmons's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Simmons's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Simmons (7) vs (11) Prochazka
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.
Simmons just trying to survive but Prochazka is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Prochazka biding his time, controlling Simmons.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I really don't envy Simmons right now.
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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Prochazka wins on points by 11 to 7.
A victorious Yuri Prochazka thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
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. |
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
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 6 wins and 9 losses; Sebastion Lynar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 20 losses; Olaf Snowstrinski!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, John Roberts and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Lynar looking to score a takedown here. Snowstrinski is defending well but Lynar drives through and ends up in Snowstrinski's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lynar (2) vs (0) Snowstrinski
Snowstrinski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lynar looking to pass the guard.
Lynar wants to control from the top but Snowstrinski keeps moving.
Lynar won't allow Snowstrinski to sweep him here.
Lynar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Snowstrinski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Snowstrinski wants to sweep here but Lynar controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snowstrinski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lynar controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynar trying to control but Snowstrinski is working from the bottom.
Snowstrinski keeping full guard, as Lynar tries to pass. #T1#
Lynar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lynar passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Lynar (5) vs (0) Snowstrinski
Lynar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Snowstrinski keeps working.
Snowstrinski struggling a bit here.
Snowstrinski is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Lynar tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lynar has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2##SUB#
Lynar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Snowstrinski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Snowstrinski tries to improve position but can't.
Snowstrinski prevents Lynar from improving position. #SUB#
Lynar wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Snowstrinski, who protects the arm well.
Snowstrinski is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lynar's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Lynar has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Snowstrinski defend it? Lynar steps over the head and cranks it - Snowstrinski is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Lynar!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sebastion Lynar!
After the fight, Sebastion Lynar was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
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 6 wins and 5 losses; Odaishah Yasalmibaal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Justa Nutz!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Dean Styles and Reed Andrews.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nutz fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Yasalmibaal gets tackled into the cage by Nutz. Nutz maintains the clinch.
Nutz is trying to drag Yasalmibaal to the mat but Yasalmibaal just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Nutz gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (0) vs (2) Nutz#SUB2#
Nutz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Yasalmibaal sees it coming and defends easily.
Yasalmibaal tries to get to full guard but Nutz has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nutz is pressing down on Yasalmibaal's thigh, looking to free his foot. Yasalmibaal is holding on for now.
Nutz is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Yasalmibaal! Score +3 for passing guard: Yasalmibaal (0) vs (5) Nutz#T1#
Nutz content just to control the position here.
Nutz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Yasalmibaal is looking to escape.
Yasalmibaal is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Yasalmibaal tries to hold on but Nutz postures up.#T2#
Nutz controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Nutz goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Yasalmibaal is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (2) vs (5) Nutz
Nutz being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nutz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Yasalmibaal looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Yasalmibaal drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nutz dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (2) vs (7) Nutz
Nutz trying to control the position from guard on top but Yasalmibaal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Yasalmibaal is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nutz passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Yasalmibaal (2) vs (10) Nutz
Nutz is looking to take a break and control but Yasalmibaal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yasalmibaal struggling a bit here.#T5#
Nutz is looking to take a break and control but Yasalmibaal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Nutz goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Yasalmibaal rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Nutz's guard! Nice work there by Yasalmibaal! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (4) vs (10) Nutz
Yasalmibaal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nutz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nutz looking to control.
#T6#
Nutz pulls Yasalmibaal in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Nutz working for a triangle but Yasalmibaal defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal is sitting in close to Nutz's body. Nutz has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Yasalmibaal is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Yasalmibaal is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Nutz.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Justa Nutz!
After the big win, Justa Nutz made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Fantasy Threads and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Kent Dew! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Oenomaus Doctore!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Alyssa Summers and Eddie Farnsworth.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Dew gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dew (0) vs (2) Doctore#SUB#
Doctore avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Dew has his foot on Doctore's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Doctore works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Dew looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Doctore stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dew swivels though and keeps the full guard.
My spies in The Factory inform me that Doctore has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Dew working for a triangle but Doctore defends it easily.
Dew seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doctore stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dew swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Doctore trying to control but Dew is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Dew throws his legs up looking for a submission but Doctore uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dew (0) vs (5) Doctore
Doctore tries to advance to mount but Dew instead regains half guard. #SUB#
Dew looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Dew is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Doctore pulls his head out easily.
Doctore wants to take a breather but Dew is having none of it.
Dew gets full guard.#T2#
Doctore passes Dew's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Doctore is trying to work for a kimura but Dew is defending well.
#SUB#
Dew looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Dew looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Doctore is working for a kimura but Dew is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Doctore seems to be looking for submissions.
#T3##SUB#
Dew is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Doctore pulls his head out easily.
Dew tries to get to full guard but Doctore has control of the leg.
Dew is pressing down on Doctore's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Dew looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Doctore wants to control from the top but Dew keeps moving. #T4##SUB#
Dew is looking for a triangle but Doctore pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Dew looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Dew escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Doctore gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Doctore engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dew keeping full guard, as Doctore tries to pass. #SUB#
Dew is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T5##SUB#
Dew has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Doctore can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Dew is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Dew throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Doctore preventing the sweep.
Doctore wants to pass the guard but Dew is keeping the position.#T6#
Doctore forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Doctore is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Doctore is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Doctore is working for a submission of some sort.
Doctore looks winded!#SUB#
Dew looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T7##SUB2#
Doctore is looking for a kimura but Dew is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Doctore to get the leverage. #SUB#
Dew actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Dew looking for submissions off his back.
Doctore wants to control but Dew is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Dew looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Doctore is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dew doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Doctore. #T8##SUB2#
Doctore is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dew has managed to free his arm - good work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Doctore in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dew is pressing down on Doctore's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Dew has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Doctore doesn't defend quickly enough and Dew has managed to lock this one up! Can Doctore escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Dew on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kent Dew! |
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
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 9 wins and 20 losses; Thammy Jagonoy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 20 losses; Ricky Peyton!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Lou da Vinci and Russell Pearce.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Jagonoy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Peyton pinned against the cage. Peyton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Peyton tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL2#
Peyton closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Peyton gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Jagonoy regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jagonoy (0) vs (2) Peyton
Jagonoy keeping moving, preventing Peyton from controlling successfully.
Peyton tries to free his leg and advance position but Jagonoy is retaining full guard. #T1#
Peyton looking to sit in guard and control but Jagonoy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jagonoy (2) vs (2) Peyton
Peyton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jagonoy sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jagonoy wants to control from the top but Peyton keeps moving.
Peyton can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jagonoy controls the pace.
Jagonoy trying to control the position from guard on top but Peyton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Peyton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jagonoy trying to control but Peyton is working from the bottom.
Jagonoy forces his way into half guard.
Peyton is staying active underneath Jagonoy, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
Peyton trying to control here.
Jagonoy is looking to advance position but Peyton won't allow it.
Jagonoy prevents Peyton from improving his position.#SUB2#
Peyton looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Jagonoy is trying to work for a kimura but Peyton is defending well.
Jagonoy is looking to take a break and control but Peyton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Jagonoy wants to work for an arm triangle but Peyton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jagonoy controlling the action here.#T3#
Peyton is pressing down on Jagonoy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Peyton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jagonoy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Peyton is keeping the position for now.
Jagonoy pushing down on Peyton's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Peyton slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Peyton is looking for a triangle but Jagonoy pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Peyton wants to improve his position here. There's a bit of a scramble and Jagonoy has taken Peyton's back! He's locked on a rear naked choke here and Peyton has been forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Thammy Jagonoy!
A less than humble Thammy Jagonoy misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
|
|
|
Main event
|
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 9 wins and 8 losses; Hand Solo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 16 losses; Trevor Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Chad Campbell and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Solo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Barnes clinches.
Barnes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Solo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Solo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Barnes drops down looking for an ankle pick but Solo pulls his leg out and moves away.
No luck for Solo with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hand Solo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Solo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solo has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Barnes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1#
Barnes drops down looking for an ankle pick but Solo pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Barnes gets a clinch. #TD#
Solo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Solo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
My spies in QUBE Gym inform me that Barnes has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Solo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Solo managing to control the position.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Solo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnes sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Barnes wants to control from the top but Solo keeps moving.
Solo keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Solo looking for a sweep. Not yet Solo, not yet.
Barnes sitting in guard here, content to control.
Barnes postures up.
#T3#
Solo can't keep his opponent in guard - Barnes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Solo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Solo.
Solo keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barnes postures up.
Barnes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Barnes trying to control but Solo is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Solo holds on and takes a little breather. #T4#
Barnes wants to control from the top but Solo keeps moving. #SUB#
Solo 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.
Solo 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.
Solo keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Solo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barnes defends it easily.#T5#
Solo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Solo (2) vs (0) Barnes
Solo looking to pass the guard.
Barnes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Solo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnes pulls Solo in close to prevent any damage.
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T6#
Solo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Solo trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Solo 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. #SUB#
Solo 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: Solo (2) vs (2) Barnes
Barnes looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Barnes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Solo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barnes has managed to get both his arms back between Solo's legs - danger averted.#T7#
Barnes controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Solo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barnes is one step ahead there.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Solo keeps moving.
Solo working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Solo trying to control the position here.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Solo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8##SUB#
Solo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Barnes drops back looking for a leg! Solo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Solo manages to kick Barnes off! Barnes jumps back into Solo's guard.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Solo is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Solo (4) vs (2) Barnes#T9#
Solo stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes.
Solo trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Solo controls the pace.
Solo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Barnes holds on and takes a little breather.
Solo is pushing down on Barnes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Barnes is fighting to maintain full guard but Solo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Solo is keen to just control but Barnes is a slippery customer.
Solo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Solo moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Solo (7) vs (2) Barnes#T10#
Solo wants to control but Barnes is keeping him busy.
Solo tries to move into full mount but can't pass Barnes's legs.
Barnes manages to work his way to half guard, despite Solo's best efforts.
Solo is taking a breather. Barnes says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Barnes won't allow Solo to pass to mount.
Barnes is controlling Solo's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T11#
Barnes trying to control but Solo postures up.
Solo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Solo 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.
Solo is really struggling to control Barnes but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Solo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Barnes tries to roll over but Solo keeps him under control.#T12##SUB#
Solo 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 12:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Hand Solo!
A very excited looking Hand Solo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
