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TWGC 35 (185lbs, D1): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Buddy Barnett! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 3 losses; Bong Ji Woo!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Donatello Bradman and Hugh Johnson.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice sprawl there from Barnett as Ji Woo shoots in.
Ji Woo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barnett is fending him off so far but Ji Woo persists. Nope, Barnett circles away and we're back to standing.
Bong Ji Woo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ji Woo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Buddy Barnett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bong Ji Woo.
Ji Woo gets a double leg takedown into Barnett's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnett (0) vs (2) Ji Woo
Ji Woo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ji Woo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Barnett seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ji Woo stopping the sweep attempt from Barnett.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ji Woo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ji Woo has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Convicted Fight Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Ji Woo being controlled here momentarily.
Ji Woo stays in close to Barnett's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ji Woo trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnett pulls Ji Woo in close to prevent any damage.
Ji Woo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnett is controlling Ji Woo's posture.
Ji Woo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ji Woo trying to move into half guard but instead Barnett has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnett (2) vs (2) Ji Woo
Ji Woo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ji Woo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barnett passes Ji Woo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Barnett is thwarting Ji Woo's attempts to control the position.
Barnett working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Ji Woo's thigh. Ji Woo counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Ji Woo has Barnett pulled in close to control his posture.
Ji Woo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Barnett passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnett (5) vs (2) Ji Woo
Ji Woo is looking for a sweep.
Ji Woo is being controlled here.
Ji Woo is trying to control Barnett's posture but Barnett avoids it.
Ji Woo is looking to reverse the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Barnett trying to control the action but Ji Woo is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Ji Woo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Barnett trying to control the position but Ji Woo is working away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ji Woo is looking to regain half guard here but Barnett keeps moving and retains side control.
Ji Woo wants to control but Barnett postures up.
Ji Woo tries to bench press Barnett off him but Barnett keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnett wants to control but Ji Woo is keeping him busy.
Barnett staying calm.
Ji Woo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Barnett's best efforts.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Barnett seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ji Woo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ji Woo is positioning himself well to prevent Barnett advancing to mount.
Barnett takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ji Woo controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Barnett wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ji Woo keeps working.
Ji Woo wants to control but Barnett is keeping busy.
Barnett stalling.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Barnett is thwarting Ji Woo's attempts to control the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ji Woo is trying to get back to full guard.
Ji Woo is refusing to be controlled, as Barnett sits in half guard.
Ji Woo tries to roll over but Barnett keeps him under control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ji Woo keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Barnett content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ji Woo trying to control but Barnett postures up.
Barnett is pressing down on Ji Woo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ji Woo is holding on for now.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ji Woo trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ji Woo wants to improve his position but Barnett is controlling well.
Barnett is thwarting Ji Woo's attempts to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnett takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
Buddy Barnett decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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