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Stepping Stone 8 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Matt Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Micael Galvao !
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Barnes clinches up against the cage.
Galvao drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Barnes gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Galvao has picked Barnes up - he's going for a ride! Galvao dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (0) vs (2) Galvao
Galvao stalling.
Barnes actively working from the bottom here.
Galvao wants to pass the guard but Barnes is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galvao is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes trying to control from the bottom.
Galvao controlling the pace.
Barnes is looking for a sweep. Galvao is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Galvao takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes tries to get to full guard but Galvao has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Galvao in particular looking to stall.
Barnes wants to improve his position but Galvao is controlling well.
Galvao controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galvao trying to pass the guard but Barnes defending well.
Barnes regains full guard. Nicely done.
Barnes wants to hit a sweep here but Galvao passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Barnes there! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (0) vs (5) Galvao
Barnes has given up his back. Will we see Galvao going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Barnes (0) vs (8) Galvao
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galvao controlling well, preventing Barnes from escaping the position.
Galvao has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Barnes's body.
Barnes tries to escape but Galvao has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Galvao trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Barnes doesn't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Galvao keeps control of the position as Barnes tries to break free.
Barnes is working hard here to advance position.
Galvao slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Galvao 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Barnes looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Barnes has hold of Galvao 's leg, trying to break free but it's let Galvao lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Barnes is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Galvao throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Micael Galvao ! |
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