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SSG 107 Cheese vs Gambini 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 12 wins and 12 losses; Trevor Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 15 losses; Wang Dong!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Barnes has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dong is looking to take this one to the mat.
Barnes is looking to take this one to the mat.
Barnes is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dong is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dong gets underhooks to prevent Barnes's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trevor Barnes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnes has Dong pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Barnes pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Dong tumbling to the mat - Barnes dives into Dong's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (0) Dong
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Dong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong wants to sweep here but Barnes controlling him for the moment.
Barnes is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Dong keeps moving.
Dong has his foot on Barnes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barnes works his way back into a safe position though.
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 stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dong wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Dong keeps moving.
Barnes is pushing down on Dong's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dong is fighting to maintain full guard but Barnes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Barnes is trying to work for a kimura but Dong is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dong moves into full guard.
Dong keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dong wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Dong keeps moving.
Dong wants to control the position but Barnes says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Dong tries to get to full guard but Barnes has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but Dong defending well.
Barnes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dong doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barnes.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dong keeps working.
Dong works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes is pushing down on Dong's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dong is fighting to maintain full guard but Barnes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Barnes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Barnes seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Barnes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dong sees it coming and defends easily.
Barnes is working for a kimura but Dong is defending it quite comfortably.
Dong has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barnes is working away from the top position though.
Barnes 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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Barnes prevents Dong from improving his position.
Dong is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Barnes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dong has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dong is looking for a sweep. Barnes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dong gets back to full guard.
Dong looking for a sweep. Not yet Dong, not yet.
Barnes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Barnes is pressing down on Dong's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dong is holding on for now.
Dong tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control.
Barnes is pressing down on Dong's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dong is holding on for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dong trying to control from the bottom.
Dong is pressing down on Barnes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dong has his hands on Barnes's head, controlling the position.
Dong working for a triangle but Barnes defends it easily.
Dong is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Dong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dong is adopting a defensive guard.
Barnes is posturing up here but Dong has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Barnes tries to roll out but it's too tight and Barnes has to tap! Slick submission there by Dong!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wang Dong!
An out of breath Wang Dong thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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