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SSG 117 Barnes vs Solo 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 0 wins and 0 losses; Jiao Long Bingwen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Sardon Heliogabale!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jonathan Paton and John Roberts.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Bingwen forces Heliogabale back against the cage and clinches.
Heliogabale is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bingwen to keep the fight standing.
Heliogabale has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bingwen after a bit of a struggle.
Heliogabale tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jiao Long Bingwen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sardon Heliogabale.
Heliogabale tries to pull guard but Bingwen holds him up against the cage and eventually Heliogabale drops back down to his feet.
Heliogabale has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bingwen uses from the top position.
Bingwen wants to pass the guard but Heliogabale is keeping the position.
Bingwen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bingwen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Heliogabale dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bingwen (0) vs (2) Heliogabale
Bingwen working for a triangle but Heliogabale defends it easily.
Heliogabale looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heliogabale is still trying to improve position.
Heliogabale trying to control the position from guard on top but Bingwen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Heliogabale tries to free his leg and advance position but Bingwen is retaining full guard.
Heliogabale passes Bingwen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Heliogabale seems to be working for a kimura but Bingwen defends the submission attempt.
Heliogabale tries to pass to full mount but Bingwen defends it.
Bingwen's coaches at Tran MMA Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bingwen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Heliogabale pulls his head out easily.
Bingwen actively working from the bottom here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Heliogabale is looking for a kimura here.
Heliogabale has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Bingwen (0) vs (5) Heliogabale
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heliogabale fails to advance to Bingwen's back.
Heliogabale content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heliogabale wants to take Bingwen's back here but Bingwen is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Heliogabale looking to control but Bingwen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bingwen is trying to reverse the position but instead Heliogabale has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Bingwen (0) vs (8) Heliogabale
Heliogabale wants to control but Bingwen manages to buck him off and is now in Heliogabale's guard! Nice work there by Bingwen! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bingwen (2) vs (8) Heliogabale
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bingwen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bingwen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bingwen is breathing heavily.
Heliogabale controlling Bingwen's posture.
Bingwen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bingwen has gone for a leg lock! Heliogabale slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bingwen's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bingwen (2) vs (10) Heliogabale
Bingwen keeping moving, preventing Heliogabale from controlling successfully.
Heliogabale looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Heliogabale pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bingwen is keeping the position for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Heliogabale controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bingwen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Heliogabale passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Bingwen (2) vs (13) Heliogabale
The referee asks Heliogabale politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Heliogabale prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Heliogabale trying to control the action but Bingwen is working from the bottom.
Bingwen regains half guard there - taking advantage of Heliogabale's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Bingwen is not content to let Heliogabale control the position.
Bingwen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Heliogabale is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bingwen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Heliogabale pulls his head out easily.
Heliogabale stalling.
Bingwen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Heliogabale wants to pass to mount but Bingwen is defending the position.
Heliogabale is controlling the pace.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Heliogabale seems to be looking for submissions.
Heliogabale is pressing down on Bingwen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bingwen is holding on for now.
Heliogabale is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bingwen! Score +3 for passing guard: Bingwen (2) vs (16) Heliogabale
Heliogabale looking to control but Bingwen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Heliogabale looking to secure an arm triangle but Bingwen defends it well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Heliogabale fails to take his opponent's back.
Bingwen is looking to improve his position but Heliogabale isn't that keen on the idea.
Heliogabale tries to control but Bingwen wriggling away.
Bingwen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Heliogabale tries to control but Bingwen wriggling away.
Heliogabale wants to take Bingwen's back but he can't do it this time.
Heliogabale controlling from mount.
Bingwen is trying desperately to improve position.
Heliogabale trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Heliogabale with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Heliogabale is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Heliogabale controlling from mount.
Heliogabale forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Bingwen (2) vs (19) Heliogabale
Heliogabale is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Heliogabale looking to break Bingwen's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Bingwen remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Heliogabale will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Heliogabale looking for the choke from the back.
Heliogabale looking to break Bingwen's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Bingwen remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Heliogabale will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Heliogabale looking for the choke but no joy.
Heliogabale wants to control but Bingwen manages to buck him off and is now in Heliogabale's guard! Nice work there by Bingwen! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bingwen (4) vs (19) Heliogabale
Bingwen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bingwen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Heliogabale pulls Bingwen in close to his closed guard and prevents Bingwen from doing any damage or advancing position.
Our spies down at at Rabid Dog inform us that Heliogabale has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Bingwen wants to pass the guard but Heliogabale is keeping the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Heliogabale holds on and takes a little breather.
Heliogabale manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bingwen manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bingwen (4) vs (21) Heliogabale
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bingwen looking for a guillotine here but Heliogabale defends easily.
Heliogabale is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Heliogabale's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Heliogabale passes Bingwen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Heliogabale seems to be looking for submissions.
Heliogabale is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bingwen! Score +3 for passing guard: Bingwen (4) vs (24) Heliogabale
Heliogabale trying to control but Bingwen is having none of it.
Heliogabale looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Heliogabale trying to control but Bingwen is having none of it.
Bingwen has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Bingwen (4) vs (27) Heliogabale
And that's the end of the fight!
Heliogabale wins on points by 27 to 4. |
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