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SSG 162 Beat The Man 4 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 London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Quinn Barnett! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Enzo Gabriel Velasco!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Phil Schofield and Chris Edwards.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Velasco fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Barnett could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Velasco drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Barnett (0) vs (4) Velasco
Barnett tries to improve position but can't.
Barnett is working hard here to advance position.
Velasco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnett keeps working.
Velasco working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Velasco trying to control the position but Barnett is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnett tries to buck Velasco off but Velasco is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasco is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Barnett has escaped the position, nice work there.
Barnett is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Velasco's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Barnett is looking for a sweep. Velasco is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Velasco seems to be looking for submissions.
Barnett wants to improve his position but Velasco is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Velasco seems to be working for a kimura but Barnett defends the submission attempt.
Barnett slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velasco slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnett (0) vs (7) Velasco
You can see the frustration on Barnett's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Barnett prevents Velasco from moving into mount.
Barnett manages to work his way to half guard, despite Velasco's best efforts.
Velasco is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Velasco wants to free his trapped foot but Barnett is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnett is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Velasco's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Velasco's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnett (4) vs (7) Velasco
Velasco turns into Barnett and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnett (4) vs (9) Velasco
Velasco won't allow Barnett to sweep him here.
Velasco slips nicely into half guard.
Barnett is looking for a sweep. Velasco is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Velasco is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barnett is just riding it out for now. Velasco eventually gives up the hold.
Velasco is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velasco is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Barnett sees it coming and defends easily.
Barnett is trying to get back to full guard.
Velasco wants to pass the guard but Barnett is defending well.
Barnett moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Barnett pulls Velasco in to control the position.
Velasco is pushing down on Barnett's leg trying to pass to half guard. Barnett is fighting to maintain full guard but Velasco has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Velasco tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barnett knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Barnett makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Barnett.
Barnett keeping moving, preventing Velasco from controlling successfully.
Velasco preventing the sweep.
Barnett controls Velasco momentarily but Velasco frees himself.
Barnett wants to sweep here but Velasco controlling him for the moment.
Barnett trying to control the position.
Velasco wants to control from the top but Barnett keeps moving.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Velasco wants to pass the guard but Barnett is keeping the position.
Velasco passes Barnett's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Velasco is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Barnett doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Velasco.
Barnett is looking to improve his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Barnett moves into full guard.
Velasco trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Velasco stopping the sweep attempt from Barnett.
Barnett keeping moving, preventing Velasco from controlling successfully.
Barnett is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Velasco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnett is keeping the position for now.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Velasco wants to control from the top but Barnett keeps moving.
Barnett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Velasco is one step ahead there.
Velasco wants to control from the top but Barnett keeps moving.
Velasco drops back looking for a leg! Barnett is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Barnett manages to kick Velasco off! Velasco jumps back into Barnett's guard.
Barnett keeping moving, preventing Velasco from controlling successfully.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Velasco is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Barnett lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnett (6) vs (9) Velasco
Barnett wants to control from the top but Velasco keeps moving.
Barnett will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Velasco wants to sweep here but Barnett controlling him for the moment.
Barnett wants to pass the guard but Velasco is keeping the position.
Velasco 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 ten minutes gone in the round.
Barnett passes into half guard.
Velasco is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Barnett's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Barnett's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnett (6) vs (13) Velasco
Barnett rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Barnett controlling the position well.
Velasco wants to free his trapped foot but Barnett is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Velasco seems to be looking for submissions.
Still in half guard, Velasco seems content to control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Velasco trying to mount his opponent but Barnett defends it.
Barnett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Barnett manages to get to full guard.
Barnett controlling the position.
Velasco looking to pass the guard.
Velasco wants to control from the top but Barnett keeps moving.
Velasco looking to pass the guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Velasco trying to control but Barnett is working from the bottom.
Velasco trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnett keeping moving, preventing Velasco from controlling successfully.
Velasco is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Velasco passes Barnett's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Velasco is looking to take a break and control but Barnett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Velasco is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Barnett tries to get to full guard but Velasco has control of the leg.
Velasco tries to pass to full mount but Barnett defends it.
Barnett is looking for a sweep. Velasco is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Velasco is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Barnett trying to control but Velasco postures up.
Barnett has his hands clasped together around Velasco's back. He's all about the action.
Barnett works his way to full guard. Good work.
Barnett wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Velasco trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Velasco got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barnett has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Velasco has managed to get both his arms back between Barnett's legs - danger averted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Velasco wins on points by 13 to 6.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Enzo Gabriel Velasco made sure he mentioned BRAZEN - Fight Gear, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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