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SSG 141 Barnes vs Chai PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Quinn Barnett! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Bob Probert!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Probert shoots in for a takedown but Barnett shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Probert looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Barnett clinches.
Probert is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Probert manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
Probert 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.
Probert keeping moving, preventing Barnett from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Probert is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnett (0) vs (2) Probert
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Probert trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnett working a defensive guard here.
Barnett wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Probert controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Barnett has an active guard here but Probert has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Probert is working for a kimura but Barnett is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Probert is looking for a kimura here.
Barnett manages to get to full guard.
#T2##SUB2#
Probert thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Barnett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Probert is one step ahead there.
Probert slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnett (0) vs (5) Probert#SUB2#
Probert is trying to get an arm triangle but Barnett is defending well.
Barnett might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Barnett is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Barnett is working hard here to advance position.
Probert has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnett (0) vs (7) Probert#SUB2#
Probert looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Barnett tries to hold on but Probert postures up.
Barnett is squirming around, avoiding Probert's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnett tries to reverse the position but Probert maintains control.#T4#
Probert is looking to work his way around to Barnett's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Barnett is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB2#
Probert working for a guillotine from mount but Barnett is in no mood to give up.
Barnett is controlling an arm, preventing Probert from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Barnett is wriggling around trying to escape.
Probert sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
Probert wants to finish this one by submission but Barnett is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Probert. #T5#
Barnett is trying to escape the mount.
Barnett could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Barnett gets back to half guard.
Barnett wants to control but Probert is keeping busy.
Barnett is looking for a sweep. Probert is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barnett is staying active underneath Probert, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Probert with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Probert is keen to just control but Barnett is a slippery customer.#T6#
Barnett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnett is not content to let Probert control the position.
Barnett won't allow Probert to pass to mount.
Barnett wants to improve his position but Probert is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Probert is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Barnett trying to control here.
#T7##SUB2#
Probert is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Probert is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barnett is just riding it out for now. Probert eventually gives up the hold.
Barnett has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Probert is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Probert wants to work for an arm triangle but Barnett is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T8##SUB2#
Probert maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Barnett could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Probert has cracked it and Barnett is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Probert!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bob Probert! |
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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; Lester Green! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Mitsuhiro Ishida!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Ishida pushes Green up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Ishida pulls guard effortlessly.
Ishida can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Green controls the pace.#SUB2#
Ishida is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Green is aware though and is defending well.
Green pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ishida is keeping the position for now.
Green is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ishida can't keep his opponent in guard - Green advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ishida is looking for a sweep. Green is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T1#
Ishida wants to control but Green is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Green prevents Ishida from improving his position.
Green wants to pass to mount but Ishida is defending the position.
Green is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Green is looking to advance position but Ishida won't allow it.
Green is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
Ishida is trying to get back to full guard.
Ishida is not content to let Green control the position.
Ishida has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Green is working away from the top position though.
Green is looking to take a break and control but Ishida is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Green is controlling the pace.
Ishida controlling the position for now.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ishida wants to get back to full guard.
Ishida wants to control but Green is keeping busy.
Ishida tries to get to full guard but Green has control of the leg.
Green looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ishida wants to improve his position but Green is controlling well.
Green is trying to control. Ishida wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Green is controlling the pace.
Ishida is controlling Green's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Green looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ishida is trying to get back to full guard.
Ishida has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Green is working away from the top position though.
Green with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T5#
Green'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.
Ishida won't allow Green to pass to mount.
Green prevents Ishida from improving his position.
Ishida keeps trying to improve his position.
Green with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T6#
Green prevents Ishida from improving his position.
Ishida is looking to control Green's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ishida avoid being mounted?
Green sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T7#
Ishida wants to improve his position but Green is controlling well.
Green keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ishida makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ishida.#T8#
Ishida is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Green slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Green (3) vs (0) Ishida
Ishida manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Green (3) vs (2) Ishida
Green wants to control but Ishida is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Green regains full guard. Nicely done.
Green keeping moving, preventing Ishida from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Ishida is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Green is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Green has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Green (5) vs (2) Ishida
Green trying to control the position from guard on top but Ishida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Ishida is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Green content to stall in guard here.
Green tries to free his leg and advance position but Ishida is retaining full guard. #T10#
Green trying to control but Ishida is working from the bottom.
Green showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Green postures up.
Ishida can't keep his opponent in guard - Green advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Ishida looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T11##SUB2#
Ishida is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Green pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Ishida looking for submissions off his back.
Green is taking a breather. Ishida 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.
Further stalling from Green.#T12#
Green seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ishida for as long as he can get away with.
Green prevents Ishida from improving his position.
Green performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ishida is doing well to control the position and prevent Green from advancing to side control.
Ishida is looking to control Green's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ishida avoid being mounted?#T13#
Ishida is refusing to be controlled, as Green sits in half guard.
Ishida wants to control but Green is keeping busy.
Ishida is trying to get back to full guard.
Ishida is refusing to be controlled, as Green sits in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Green in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Green is working for a submission of some sort.
#T14#
Green performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ishida is trying to maintain the position but Green is very close to passing his half guard.
Ishida desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Green is trying to control the action in half guard but Ishida is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Green moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Green (8) vs (2) Ishida
And that's the end of the fight!
Green takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
Lester Green seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Undercard bout
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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; Pierre Lefevre ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Great Scott!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Scott tries to sprawl but Lefevre drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lefevre (2) vs (0) Scott
Lefevre seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Scott does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lefevre wants to pass the guard but Scott is defending well.
Scott is refusing to be controlled, as Lefevre sits in half guard.
Scott manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lefevre wants to control from the top but Scott keeps moving. #T1#
Scott keeping full guard, as Lefevre tries to pass. #T2#
Lefevre passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Lefevre (5) vs (0) Scott#SUB#
Lefevre is working to tighten his grip on Scott's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Scott has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Lefevre is really squeezing tight and eventually Scott passes out! Lefevre breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Pierre Lefevre ! |
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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 3 wins and 4 losses; Marcelo Castro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Joe Biden!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Castro wants to clinch.
Castro tries to clinch there but Biden circles away.
No luck for Biden with that takedown attempt.
Castro tries to clinch but Biden moves out of range.
Castro is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Castro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Biden.
Castro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Biden fails with the takedown.
Marcelo Castro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Biden.#T1#
Castro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Biden wants to counter the offense by Castro and move into the clinch position.
Castro doesn't manage to clinch there - Biden circles away.
#CL2#
Biden closes the distance and pushes Castro back into the cage.
Biden is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Biden pulls guard.
Biden can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Castro controls the pace.
Castro stopping the sweep attempt from Biden.
Biden is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Biden is trying to keep Castro in close.
Castro passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Castro (3) vs (0) Biden
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Castro is looking to take a break and control but Biden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Biden can't do much from the bottom here.
Castro taking a breather here.
Castro is looking to take a break and control but Biden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Castro controls the position.
Castro trying to control the position but Biden is working away.
Biden tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Castro wants to control but Biden is keeping him busy. #T3#
Biden trying to remain calm as Castro controls from the top position.
Castro'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.
Biden tries to bench press Castro off him but Castro keeps the position.
Castro trying to control the action but Biden is working from the bottom.
Biden is trying to get back to half guard.
Biden is not content to let Castro control the position.
Castro working away.#T4#
Castro trying to control the action but Biden is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Castro working away.
Castro is looking to take a break and control but Biden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Biden's face as Castro controls the position.
Biden is trying to control Castro's posture but Castro avoids it.
Castro controls the position.#T5#
You can see the frustration on Biden's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Castro happy to just control the position for now.
Castro wants to control but Biden is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Biden's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Castro is looking to take a break and control but Biden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Castro controlling from side mount. #T6#
Castro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Biden keeps working.
Biden struggling a bit here.
Castro controlling the position from side mount. #T7#
Castro wants to control but Biden is keeping him busy.
Biden seems a little lost for a moment, as Castro dominates the positioning.
Castro trying to control the position but Biden is working away.
Biden tries to improve position but can't.
Biden is not content to let Castro control the position. #T8#
Castro taking a break here but Biden is having none of it and regains half guard.
Biden won't allow Castro to pass to mount.
Still in half guard, Castro seems content to control.
Biden moves into full guard.
Castro preventing the sweep.
Castro is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T9#
Castro preventing the sweep.
Castro is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Biden had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Castro defends it easily.
Castro won't allow Biden to sweep him here.
Castro trying to control the position from guard on top but Biden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10##SUB2#
Biden is looking for a triangle but Castro pushes his legs off easily.
Castro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Biden swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Castro 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.
Castro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Castro works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Castro perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Biden is trying to maintain the position but Castro is very close to passing his half guard.
Castro is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T11#
Castro looking to pass the guard.
Castro is working hard here to advance position.
Castro pushes down on Biden's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Castro is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Biden won't allow Castro to pass to mount.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Castro in particular looking to stall.
Biden gets full guard.#T12#
Biden not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Castro advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Castro (6) vs (0) Biden
Biden 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.
Castro wants to control but Biden is keeping him busy.
Biden tries to improve position but can't.
Biden is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Biden manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Castro (6) vs (2) Biden
Castro holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Castro regains full guard. Nicely done.
Castro on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Castro tries to get out of the position.
Biden postures up.
Biden won't allow Castro to sweep him here.
Biden trying to control the position from guard on top but Castro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Castro has control of Biden's left arm, preventing Biden from doing any damage.
Castro 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.
Biden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Castro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Castro looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Castro seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Biden passes Castro's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Castro preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T14##SUB2#
Castro is defending against the submission attempts here by Biden.
Castro is looking to improve his position.
Castro makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Castro.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Castro keeping moving, preventing Biden from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Castro takes the fight on points by 6 to 2.
Marcelo Castro decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Sam Saunders! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Flavio De Rossi!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
De Rossi takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
De Rossi drags the fight down to the ground.
Saunders advances to half guard.
Saunders wants to pass the guard but De Rossi is defending well.
De Rossi wants to control but Saunders is keeping busy.
Saunders tries to pass the half guard into mount. De Rossi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Saunders is working hard here to advance position.
De Rossi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Rossi is looking to control Saunders's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can De Rossi avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Saunders is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1##SUB2#
De Rossi actively working from the bottom here.
Saunders seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but De Rossi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
De Rossi looking for submissions off his back.
De Rossi moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
De Rossi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Saunders defends well.
Saunders forces his way into half guard.
De Rossi is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Saunders working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on De Rossi's thigh. De Rossi counters though and makes it back to full guard. #SUB2#
De Rossi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Saunders trying to control but De Rossi is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Saunders avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Saunders is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! De Rossi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! De Rossi has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saunders (0) vs (2) De Rossi
Saunders tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Saunders looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but De Rossi puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Saunders wants to improve his position but De Rossi is controlling well.
Saunders is looking to get back to full guard here but De Rossi has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Saunders (0) vs (5) De Rossi
Saunders being controlled for a moment.
Saunders is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
De Rossi is looking to take a break and control but Saunders 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.
De Rossi just content to control the position.
Saunders is trying to get back to half guard.#T5#
De Rossi wants to control but Saunders is keeping him busy.
Saunders sneaks back into half guard.
Saunders is looking to improve his position.
Saunders wants to sweep but De Rossi has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Saunders (0) vs (8) De Rossi
Saunders tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T6#
De Rossi in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Saunders is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Saunders looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Saunders wants to improve his position but De Rossi is controlling well.
#T7#
De Rossi works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Saunders (0) vs (11) De Rossi
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.
Saunders regains half guard.
Saunders trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but De Rossi manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Saunders (0) vs (14) De Rossi
De Rossi is looking to work his way around to Saunders's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
De Rossi wants to control the pace but Saunders is squirming around nicely.
De Rossi wants to take his opponent's back but Saunders doesn't allow it.
De Rossi controlling from the full mount. #T8#
Saunders working to try and regain half guard.
Saunders sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
De Rossi slows the pace down in half guard.
Saunders is refusing to be controlled, as De Rossi sits in half guard.
De Rossi wants to pass the guard but Saunders is defending well.
Saunders is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T9#
Saunders has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. De Rossi is working away from the top position though.
Saunders is looking to improve his position.
De Rossi slows the pace down in half guard.
Saunders is trying to get back to full guard.
Saunders is trying to maintain the position but De Rossi is very close to passing his half guard.#T10#
Saunders is staying active underneath De Rossi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Saunders wants to control but De Rossi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Saunders wants to get back to full guard.
De Rossi is looking to take a break and control but Saunders is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
De Rossi wants to pass the guard but Saunders is defending well.
De Rossi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T11#
De Rossi is thwarting Saunders's attempts to control the position.
Saunders definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
De Rossi is looking to take a break and control but Saunders is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Saunders is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Saunders manages to get to full guard.
#T12#
De Rossi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
De Rossi won't allow Saunders to sweep him here.
De Rossi wants to control from the top but Saunders keeps moving. #SUB#
Saunders looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! De Rossi has picked Saunders up and slammed him! Saunders can't keep hold of the triangle and De Rossi manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Saunders (0) vs (17) De Rossi
De Rossi trying to control the position but Saunders is working away.
Saunders tries to improve position but can't. #T13#
Saunders wants to control but De Rossi postures up.
De Rossi happy to just control the position for now.
Saunders is looking to reverse the position.
De Rossi is looking to take a break and control but Saunders is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Saunders is looking for a sweep.
Saunders is not content to let De Rossi control the position.
Saunders is looking to reverse the position.#T14#
De Rossi trying to control the position but Saunders is working away.
De Rossi takes a little break here. Saunders wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Saunders 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!
De Rossi moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Saunders is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
De Rossi wins on points by 17 to 0. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Francisco Ngannou! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Vitor Santos!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Santos fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ngannou to the ground. Santos is now in Ngannou's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ngannou (0) vs (2) Santos
Santos wants to pass the guard but Ngannou is keeping the position.
Ngannou looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Santos trying to control but Ngannou is working from the bottom.
Ngannou lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ngannou (2) vs (2) Santos
Ngannou 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. #SUB2#
Ngannou got a little sloppy there for a moment and Santos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ngannou has managed to get both his arms back between Santos's legs - danger averted.
Ngannou might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Ngannou postures up.
Ngannou sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ngannou advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ngannou (5) vs (2) Santos
Santos tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ngannou wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ngannou has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ngannou (7) vs (2) Santos
Santos is desperately trying to improve his position but Ngannou has a good base and remains in mount.
Ngannou controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
Ngannou wants to take Santos's back but he can't do it this time.
Santos is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ngannou controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Santos is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Santos is still trying to improve position.
Ngannou takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Santos really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ngannou tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Santos is trying desperately to improve position.
Ngannou controlling his opponent. #T4#
Santos is working to get back to half guard.
Ngannou controlling from mount.
Ngannou 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.#T5#
Santos is working to get back to half guard.
Ngannou sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T6#
Santos is trying to escape the mount.
Ngannou sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Santos has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ngannou (10) vs (2) Santos
Santos tries to roll but Ngannou sticks to his back.
Ngannou just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T7#
Ngannou continues to stall.
Ngannou keeps control of the position as Santos tries to break free.
Ngannou really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Santos.#T8#
Ngannou'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.
Santos is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Santos is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Ngannou controlling from the back.#T9#
You can see the frustration on Santos's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Santos is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Ngannou is hanging on to Santos's back as he tries to escape.
Ngannou gets his hands free as Santos looks to control.
Ngannou has good solid back control here. #T10#
Santos looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Santos rolls, trying to escape but Ngannou keeps control of the position.
Ngannou biding his time, looking for the opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santos tries to escape the position.
#T11#
Ngannou controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santos needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Ngannou has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Santos's body.
I really don't envy Santos right now.
#T12#
Ngannou controls the position.
Ngannou has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ngannou controlling well, preventing Santos from escaping the position.
#T13#
Ngannou controlling the position well here. Santos rolled but Ngannou kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
More hug and hope from Ngannou.
Santos trying to control the hands but Ngannou breaks the grip.
Santos wants to escape the position.
Santos keeps trying to improve his position.
Ngannou keeps control of the position easily here as Santos tries to buck him off.
#T14#
Santos is really stuck here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ngannou biding his time, controlling Santos.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ngannou takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
A victorious Francisco Ngannou thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 19 losses; Joe Dirt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Matsuhiro Toryiama!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Dirt gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Dirt pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Toryiama is posturing up here but Dirt has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Toryiama tries to roll out but it's too tight and Toryiama has to tap! Slick submission there by Dirt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joe Dirt! |
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Undercard bout
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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 8 wins and 9 losses; Jacques Chancel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 6 losses; Daijiro Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Chancel shoots in but no luck this time.
Chancel looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Chancel enables Kimura to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Chancel manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chancel (0) vs (2) Kimura
Kimura looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chancel trying to control the position.
Kimura trying to control but Chancel is working from the bottom. #T1#
Chancel is trying to control the position but Kimura postures up.
Chancel being controlled here, momentarily.
Chancel controlling Kimura's posture.
We've been hearing good reports from Chancel's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kimura trying to control the position from guard on top but Chancel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Chancel has his foot on Kimura's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kimura works his way back into a safe position though.
Kimura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Kimura has gone for a leg lock! Chancel slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kimura's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chancel (2) vs (2) Kimura
Chancel trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom. #T2#
Chancel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kimura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chancel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chancel wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
Chancel won't allow Kimura to sweep him here.
Chancel passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Chancel (5) vs (2) Kimura
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kimura struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimura is trying to escape the position but Chancel is controlling the position.
Kimura tries to bench press Chancel off him but Chancel keeps the position.
Chancel is staying tight to Kimura's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Kimura sneaks back into half guard.#T3#
Chancel wants to take a breather but Kimura is having none of it.
Chancel slows the pace down in half guard.
Kimura trying to control but Chancel postures up.
Kimura is staying active underneath Chancel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chancel perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Chancel seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kimura for as long as he can get away with.
Chancel'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.
Kimura won't allow Chancel to pass to mount.
Chancel is trying to control the action in half guard but Kimura is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Kimura is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Kimura is trying to control but can't.
Kimura tries to roll over but Chancel keeps him under control.
Chancel stalling.
Kimura has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chancel is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Kimura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chancel pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Kimura looking for submissions off his back.
Chancel perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Kimura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kimura is looking to control Chancel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kimura avoid being mounted?#T5#
Chancel is keen to just control but Kimura is a slippery customer.
Chancel trying to mount his opponent but Kimura defends it.
Chancel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kimura keeps working.
Kimura is looking to improve his position.
Chancel is taking a breather. Kimura 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.
Kimura gets back to full guard.
Chancel looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kimura is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chancel (5) vs (4) Kimura#T6##SUB#
Chancel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Chancel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Chancel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kimura can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kimura wants to control from the top but Chancel keeps moving.
Chancel controls Kimura momentarily but Kimura frees himself.
Kimura pushes down on Chancel's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T7#
Kimura seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chancel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chancel slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Chancel wants to hit a sweep here but Kimura passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Chancel there! Score +3 for passing guard: Chancel (5) vs (7) Kimura
Chancel stops Kimura from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Kimura tries to control but Chancel wriggling away.
Chancel is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T8##SUB2#
Kimura has control of Chancel's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Chancel regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kimura wants to take Chancel's back here but Chancel is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Kimura prevents Chancel from getting the reversal.
Chancel tries to lock up and control but Kimura gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kimura fails to move to back control. #T9#
Kimura takes Chancel's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Chancel is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Chancel (5) vs (10) Kimura#SUB2#
Chancel preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kimura. #SUB2#
Kimura 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, Chancel has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Kimura has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Chancel's body.
#SUB2#
Kimura patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T10##SUB2#
Kimura is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Chancel is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Daijiro Kimura! |
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Co-main event
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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 28 wins and 9 losses; Tendren Hlervu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 10 losses; George Manning!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Manning tries to sprawl but Hlervu drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hlervu (2) vs (0) Manning
Hlervu content to control rather than advance.
Manning is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hlervu content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manning is holding on to half guard well.#T1#
Manning is trying to control but can't.
Manning is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Manning is looking to control Hlervu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Manning avoid being mounted?
Hlervu looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hlervu is working hard here to advance position.
Hlervu content to control rather than advance. #T2#
Hlervu wants to pass to mount but Manning is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manning trying to get back to full guard but Hlervu takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (5) vs (0) Manning
Manning keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hlervu content just to control the position here. #T3#
Manning can't escape the position.
Hlervu avoids the attempt from Manning to control.
Manning is desperately trying to improve his position but Hlervu has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Hlervu has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Manning is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tendren Hlervu!
Tendren Hlervu thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated George Manning had this to say: 'Sorry my hands are just slippery.'. |
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Main event
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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 11 losses; Jake Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 5 losses; Leonardinho Chai!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Barnes drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (0) Chai
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.
Barnes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Barnes drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Chai manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Barnes has Chai in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (2) Chai
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes pulls Chai in close to his closed guard and prevents Chai from doing any damage or advancing position.
Barnes is looking to sweep but instead, Chai has passed into half guard.
Well, if Chai 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.
Chai tries to pass to full mount but Barnes defends it.
Barnes is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Barnes is trying to control but can't.
Chai moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (2) vs (5) Chai
Barnes is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Chai off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnes (6) vs (5) Chai
Chai is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Barnes looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Chai is controlling Barnes 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (6) vs (7) Chai
Chai is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Barnes pulls Chai in close to his closed guard and prevents Chai from doing any damage or advancing position.
Chai sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chai wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Chai's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Chai slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (6) vs (10) Chai
Barnes gets back to half guard.#T4#
Barnes won't allow Chai to pass to mount.
Still in half guard, Chai seems content to control.
Chai trying to control from half guard but Barnes is working away. #SUB2#
Chai is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Chai trying to control from half guard but Barnes is working away.
Barnes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chai's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chai's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnes (10) vs (10) Chai#SUB#
Barnes has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T5##SUB#
Barnes is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Chai is defending well though. Barnes let's go of the attempt for now.
Barnes gets his hands free as Chai looks to control.
Chai tries to escape the position.
Chai keeps trying to improve his position.
Chai wants to control his opponent's hands but Barnes gets his hands free.
Chai turns into Barnes and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (10) vs (12) Chai
Chai looking to pass the guard. #T6#
Chai is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
Barnes pulls Chai in to control the position.
Chai controlling from the top position.
Barnes seems keen to control Chai's posture.#T7#
Chai sitting in guard here, content to control.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barnes is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Chai trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet.
Barnes being controlled here, momentarily. #T8#
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet.
Chai controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chai is fighting to break Barnes's control of his arms but Barnes is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnes is trying to keep Chai in close.
#SUB#
Barnes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chai defends it easily.#T9#
Chai sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chai trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Chai stays in close to Barnes's body and controls the position.
Chai trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom. #T10##SUB#
Barnes has his foot on Chai's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chai works his way back into a safe position though.
Chai controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Barnes is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Chai showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Chai looking to sit in guard and control but Barnes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (12) vs (12) Chai#T11#
Chai keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Chai 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 engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Chai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chai looking for a sweep. Not yet Chai, not yet.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T12#
Chai is pulling down on Barnes's head to control his posture.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes preventing the sweep.
Barnes trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Barnes looking to sit in guard and control but Chai gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (12) vs (14) Chai
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T13#
Chai stands and throws Barnes's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (12) vs (17) Chai
A control attempt from Barnes but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnes (12) vs (19) Chai
Barnes tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2#
Chai moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Barnes has worked his arm free - good work by Barnes!
Chai is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Barnes will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T14#
Barnes stops Chai from passing to mount.
Chai takes a little break here. Barnes wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Barnes is trying to control Chai's posture but Chai avoids it.
Barnes is looking to reverse the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai is looking to take a break and control but Barnes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barnes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai wins on points by 19 to 12.
Our winner, Leonardinho Chai, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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