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SSG 115 Barnes vs Cheese 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 15 losses; Olaf Snowstrinski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 13 losses; Trevor Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nice takedown defense from Barnes. No joy for Snowstrinski on that attempt.
Barnes closes the distance and clinches.
Snowstrinski has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Barnes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Barnes gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (0) vs (2) Barnes
Barnes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Barnes wants to free his trapped foot but Snowstrinski is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Snowstrinski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Snowstrinski is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snowstrinski is looking for a sweep. Barnes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barnes is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Snowstrinski wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snowstrinski is not content to let Barnes control the position.
Barnes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
My spies in QUBE Gym inform me that Barnes has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Barnes tries to pass to full mount but Snowstrinski defends it.
Snowstrinski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily.
Barnes is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Snowstrinski (0) vs (5) Barnes
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Snowstrinski turns into him and now he's in Barnes's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (2) vs (5) Barnes
Barnes controlling the position.
Snowstrinski drops back looking for a leg! Barnes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Barnes manages to kick Snowstrinski off! Snowstrinski jumps back into Barnes's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Snowstrinski drops back, looking for a kneebar! Barnes looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Barnes looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Barnes! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Snowstrinski (2) vs (9) Barnes
Barnes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Snowstrinski has escaped the position, nice work there.
Barnes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Snowstrinski has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snowstrinski manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (4) vs (9) Barnes
Snowstrinski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barnes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Barnes wants to get back to full guard.
Snowstrinski is working for a submission of some sort.
Snowstrinski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Snowstrinski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Barnes sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snowstrinski wants to control but Barnes is keeping him busy.
Snowstrinski is trying to work for a kimura but Barnes is defending well.
Barnes controlling the position for now.
Snowstrinski 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. Snowstrinski eventually gives up the hold.
Snowstrinski is just content to waste time from the top position. Barnes takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Snowstrinski drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Barnes manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Snowstrinski has Barnes in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (4) vs (11) Barnes
Barnes is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Barnes trying to control but Snowstrinski is working from the bottom.
Barnes stays in close to Snowstrinski's body and controls the position.
Barnes won't allow Snowstrinski to sweep him here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Snowstrinski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barnes is aware though and is defending well.
Barnes trying to control but Snowstrinski is working from the bottom.
Barnes sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Snowstrinski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barnes stays in close to Snowstrinski's body and controls the position.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Snowstrinski is keeping the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Barnes trying to control but Snowstrinski is working from the bottom.
Barnes not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Barnes trying to control but Snowstrinski is working from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Barnes advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Snowstrinski (4) vs (14) Barnes
Barnes wants to control but Snowstrinski is keeping him busy.
Snowstrinski can't do much from the bottom here.
Snowstrinski is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Barnes off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Snowstrinski (8) vs (14) Barnes
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Snowstrinski is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Barnes has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Barnes breaks Snowstrinski's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (8) vs (16) Barnes
Barnes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Snowstrinski keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Snowstrinski is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (10) vs (16) Barnes
Snowstrinski trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Snowstrinski wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Snowstrinski has gone for a leg lock! Barnes slips out almost immediately though and dives into Snowstrinski's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (10) vs (18) Barnes
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Snowstrinski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Snowstrinski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Barnes controls the pace.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Snowstrinski keeps moving.
Snowstrinski working for submissions but it's allowed Barnes to get to half guard.
Snowstrinski is not content to let Barnes control the position.
Barnes is trying to work for a kimura but Snowstrinski is defending well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Barnes is working for a kimura but Snowstrinski is defending it quite comfortably.
Barnes tries to pass to full mount but Snowstrinski defends it.
Snowstrinski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Snowstrinski wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
Snowstrinski is staying active underneath Barnes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Snowstrinski is trying to maintain the position but Barnes is very close to passing his half guard.
Barnes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Snowstrinski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Barnes is looking for a kimura but Snowstrinski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barnes to get the leverage.
Barnes trying to control the pace.
Snowstrinski with the active half guard here but Barnes passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Snowstrinski (10) vs (21) Barnes
Barnes tries for a kimura but Snowstrinski is defending well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Barnes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Snowstrinski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Barnes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Snowstrinski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Barnes happy to just control the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes wins on points by 21 to 10.
An out of breath Trevor Barnes 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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