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SSG 150 Chai 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 12 losses; Jake Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 9 losses; Oenomaus Doctore!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Roberts and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Doctore shoots in and drives through. Barnes sprawls well.
Doctore shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barnes as he avoids it easily.
Doctore shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Barnes napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Barnes (0) vs (4) Doctore
My spies in The Factory inform me that Doctore has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Barnes sneaks back into half guard.
Doctore wants to work for an arm triangle but Barnes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Barnes is trying to get back to full guard.
Barnes is working hard here to advance position.
Doctore is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Barnes sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes makes his way to full guard, as Doctore worked for a kimura.
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doctore tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
Doctore won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.
Barnes managing to control the position.
Barnes's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Barnes keeping full guard, as Doctore tries to pass.
Barnes seems keen to control Doctore's posture.
Further stalling from Barnes.
Doctore is pushing down on Barnes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Barnes is fighting to maintain full guard but Doctore has managed to sneak the leg through.
Barnes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barnes is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (4) Doctore
Doctore is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Doctore can't keep his opponent in guard - Barnes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Barnes is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (5) vs (4) Doctore
Barnes wants to control the pace but Doctore is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes controlling the pace for now.
Barnes prevents Doctore from getting the reversal.
Barnes working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Barnes wants to control the pace but Doctore is squirming around nicely.
Doctore sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Barnes is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Doctore is not content to let Barnes control the position.
Barnes wants to pass to mount but Doctore is defending the position.
Doctore looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Doctore looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but Doctore defending well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Doctore looking for submissions off his back.
Barnes is trying to control the action in half guard but Doctore is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Barnes moves into full mount! Doctore won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (8) vs (4) Doctore
Barnes goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Doctore is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (8) vs (6) Doctore
Doctore looking to pass the guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Barnes pulls Doctore in to control the position.
Doctore slips nicely into half guard.
Doctore is looking for a kimura here.
Doctore is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Barnes defends it well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Barnes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Barnes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Doctore looking to sit in guard and control but Barnes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (10) vs (6) Doctore
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Barnes trying to control but Doctore is working from the bottom.
Barnes passes Doctore's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Doctore has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Barnes escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Barnes! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (13) vs (6) Doctore
A lull in the action here.
Barnes is trying to get an arm triangle but Doctore is defending well.
Doctore tries to bench press Barnes off him but Barnes keeps the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Barnes moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnes (15) vs (6) Doctore
Doctore is desperately trying to improve his position but Barnes has a good base and remains in mount.
Barnes trying to control but Doctore is having none of it.
Barnes moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Doctore has worked his arm free - good work by Doctore!
Barnes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Doctore has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Barnes tries to advance to mount but can't.
Doctore manages to work his way to half guard, despite Barnes's best efforts.
Doctore wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
Barnes passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (18) vs (6) Doctore
Doctore is looking for a sweep.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Doctore prevents Barnes from moving into mount.
Doctore manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Barnes is trying to work for a kimura but Doctore is defending well.
Barnes prevents Doctore from improving his position.
Barnes wants to work for an arm triangle but Doctore is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Doctore is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Barnes wants to free his trapped foot but Doctore is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Doctore looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Barnes pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (21) vs (6) Doctore
Doctore keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Doctore is squirming around, avoiding Barnes's attempts to control the action.
Barnes controlling from mount.
Doctore can't escape the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Doctore is squirming around, avoiding Barnes's attempts to control the action.
Barnes is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Doctore has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Doctore! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (21) vs (8) Doctore
Doctore is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Barnes is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Barnes has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (23) vs (8) Doctore
Barnes wants to control from the top but Doctore keeps moving.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Barnes is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Doctore is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Doctore is keeping the position for now.
Barnes passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (26) vs (8) Doctore
Doctore prevents Barnes from moving into mount.
Barnes is trying to get an arm triangle but Doctore is defending well.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Doctore keeps working.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Barnes passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Doctore! Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnes (28) vs (8) Doctore
Barnes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Doctore is looking to escape.
Doctore tries to reverse the position but Barnes maintains control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Doctore manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Barnes laying and praying for a moment but Doctore takes advantage and regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes takes the fight on points by 28 to 8. |
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