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Stepping Stone 84 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 1 wins and 4 losses; Diego Hageman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 9 losses; Trevor Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hageman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barnes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Barnes tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hageman forces Barnes back against the cage and clinches.
Barnes is trying to drag Hageman to the mat but Hageman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Barnes is trying to drag Hageman to the mat but Hageman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Barnes is looking for a takedown.
Diego Hageman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trevor Barnes.
Hageman tries to pull guard but Barnes forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Barnes looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hageman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Barnes smiles and moves away.
Hageman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barnes as he jumps to the side.
Barnes darts in and clinches Hageman up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hageman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Barnes after a bit of a struggle.
Barnes drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hageman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hageman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Barnes counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Barnes.
Barnes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hageman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hageman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Barnes gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Barnes tries to score a body lock takedown but Hageman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hageman stops a takedown attempt from Barnes.
Barnes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hageman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes keeps the fight on the outside.
Barnes stuffs the takedown.
Barnes rushes Hageman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Barnes is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hageman can't get the takedown.
Hageman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hageman is looking for a takedown.
Barnes goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hageman prevents it.
Hageman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Barnes prevents it.
Hageman has Barnes pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hageman pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Barnes tumbling to the mat - Hageman dives into Barnes's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hageman (2) vs (0) Barnes
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Hageman from controlling successfully.
Hageman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now.
Hageman preventing the sweep.
Hageman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hageman is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hageman sitting in guard here, content to control.
Barnes has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Mentor Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Barnes pulls Hageman in close to his closed guard and prevents Hageman from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hageman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Hageman trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes has his hands on Hageman's head, controlling the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hageman works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Barnes tries to roll over but Hageman keeps him under control.
Hageman is looking to take a break and control but Barnes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barnes is looking to improve his position.
Barnes wants to control but Hageman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hageman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Barnes has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes wants to control but Hageman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Barnes is refusing to be controlled, as Hageman sits in half guard.
Hageman is working for a kimura here but Barnes manages to reverse the position and he's now in Hageman's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (2) vs (2) Barnes
Hageman is pulling down on Barnes's head. It's preventing any offense from Barnes, at least for the moment.
Hageman is trying to keep Barnes in close.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Hageman keeps moving.
Hageman keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Hageman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barnes is aware though and is defending well.
Barnes sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Barnes looking to sit in guard and control but Hageman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (4) vs (2) Barnes
Hageman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hageman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hageman trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hageman drops back looking for a leg! Barnes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Barnes manages to kick Hageman off! Hageman jumps back into Barnes's guard.
Barnes looking to control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Hageman wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.
Barnes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (4) vs (4) Barnes
Hageman can't keep his opponent in guard - Barnes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hageman is staying active underneath Barnes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hageman is looking to improve his position.
Hageman trying to get back to full guard but Barnes takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hageman (4) vs (7) Barnes
Hageman is squirming around, avoiding Barnes's attempts to control the action.
Barnes is stalling here but it's allowed Hageman to get half guard.
Hageman is defending against the submission attempts here by Barnes.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hageman keeps working.
Barnes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hageman wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
Barnes is working for a kimura but Hageman is defending it quite comfortably.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Hageman trying to control but Barnes postures up.
Barnes is trying to control. Hageman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Barnes is looking for a kimura but Hageman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barnes to get the leverage.
Barnes wants to control but Hageman is keeping him busy.
Barnes is looking to stall here but Hageman recovers full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Hageman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hageman trying to keep a closed guard but Barnes is proving a slippery customer.
Hageman seems keen to control Barnes's posture.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hageman keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hageman is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes wins on points by 7 to 4.
Trevor Barnes thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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