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Stepping Stone 37 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 4 wins and 6 losses; Matt Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 3 losses; Tyron Scott!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Barnes moves into the clinch.
Barnes goes for a takedown attempt but Scott pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Barnes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barnes gets caught flat footed, as Scott shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (0) vs (2) Scott
Scott is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Scott stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott is stalling in the full guard.
Scott pushing down on Barnes's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott is trying to control. Barnes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've been hearing good reports from Barnes'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.
Barnes tries to roll over but Scott keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott controlling the action here.
Barnes wants to get back to full guard.
Scott slows the pace down in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott trying to control the action but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Scott works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (0) vs (5) Scott
Scott can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Barnes is looking to escape.
Barnes has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Barnes (0) vs (8) Scott
Scott not allowing Barnes to control his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Barnes's body.
Scott tries to get the hooks in deep but Barnes pushed the leg off.
Scott controlling well, preventing Barnes from escaping the position.
Barnes prevents Scott from getting a body triangle.
Scott keeps control of the position as Barnes tries to break free.
Scott has good solid back control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Scott's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Scott 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.
Scott looking for the choke but no joy.
Barnes trying to control the hands but Scott breaks the grip.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Scott wants to control but Barnes manages to buck him off and is now in Scott's guard! Nice work there by Barnes! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (8) Scott
Scott wants to sweep here but Barnes controlling him for the moment.
Barnes trying to control but Scott is working from the bottom.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Scott is retaining full guard.
Barnes stopping the sweep attempt from Scott.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Scott controlling Barnes's posture.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scott is keeping the position for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Scott controlling Barnes's posture.
Barnes sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Scott doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Barnes paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Scott - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tyron Scott!
Tyron Scott was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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