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Stepping Stone 32 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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Ricky Peyton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Glen Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Peyton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Peyton wants it to stay on the feet.
Peyton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Barnes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Peyton as he jumps to the side.
Barnes shoots in for a takedown but Peyton shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ricky Peyton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glen Barnes.
Barnes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Peyton clinches.
Barnes can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peyton lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Peyton (2) vs (0) Barnes
Peyton wants to work for an arm triangle but Barnes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Barnes is looking to control Peyton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barnes avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peyton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barnes is just riding it out for now. Peyton eventually gives up the hold.
Barnes won't allow Peyton to pass to mount.
Barnes desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Barnes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Peyton is working away from the top position though.
Barnes looking for submissions off his back.
Peyton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes is concentrating on defense, preventing Peyton from advancing position.
Well, if Peyton is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Barnes is trying to maintain the position but Peyton is very close to passing his half guard.
Peyton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Barnes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Peyton.
Peyton prevents Barnes from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Barnes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Peyton pulls his head out easily.
Peyton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Barnes is controlling Peyton's trapped leg to prevent Peyton from advancing to side control.
Peyton looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Peyton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnes keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes trying to control from the bottom.
Peyton is looking for a kimura but Barnes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Peyton to get the leverage.
Peyton is working for an americana but Barnes has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Peyton was thinking about the submission.
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Peyton is one step ahead there.
Peyton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now.
Barnes trying to control the position here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Peyton trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Peyton tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
Barnes is trying to keep Peyton in close.
Barnes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Peyton defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peyton wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.
Barnes pulls Peyton in to control the position.
Peyton tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
Peyton passes Barnes's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Peyton seems to be working for a kimura but Barnes defends the submission attempt.
Barnes is trying to get back to full guard.
Peyton is keen to just control but Barnes is a slippery customer.
Barnes is looking for a sweep. Peyton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Peyton is thwarting Barnes's attempts to control the position.
Peyton is working for a submission of some sort.
Barnes is doing well to control the position and prevent Peyton from advancing to side control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Peyton tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barnes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Peyton is working hard here to advance position.
Peyton works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Peyton (5) vs (0) Barnes
Peyton goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Barnes turns into him and now he's in Peyton's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Peyton (5) vs (2) Barnes
Barnes advances to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Peyton trying to control but Barnes postures up.
Peyton is trying to get back to full guard.
Barnes is keen to just control but Peyton is a slippery customer.
Peyton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnes with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Peyton tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control.
Peyton is breathing heavily.
Barnes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Peyton is just riding it out for now. Barnes eventually gives up the hold.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but Peyton defending well.
Barnes keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Barnes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Peyton sees it coming and defends easily.
Peyton is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Peyton moves into full guard.
Peyton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barnes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Peyton controls Barnes momentarily but Barnes frees himself.
Barnes passes Peyton's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Barnes tries to pass to full mount but Peyton defends it.
Peyton is looking to improve his position.
Barnes works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Peyton (5) vs (5) Barnes
Barnes trying to control but Peyton is having none of it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Barnes looking to secure an arm triangle but Peyton defends it well.
Peyton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barnes looking to control but Peyton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Peyton is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Barnes takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Peyton tries to hold on but Barnes pushes him away.
Peyton has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Peyton (5) vs (8) Barnes
Peyton is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Will Barnes go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
I really don't envy Peyton right now.
Barnes is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Peyton is defending well though. Barnes let's go of the attempt for now.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Barnes trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Peyton doesn't escape.
Peyton is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Barnes doesn't have the hooks in and Peyton manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Peyton (7) vs (8) Barnes
Barnes looking for a guillotine here but Peyton defends easily.
Peyton wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Peyton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barnes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Peyton has managed to get both his arms back between Barnes's legs - danger averted.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Peyton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnes seems keen to control Peyton's posture.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Peyton from controlling successfully.
Peyton wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes working a defensive guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes wins on points by 8 to 7. |
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