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SSG 192 Schaubi vs Bik 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 7 wins and 12 losses; Freddy Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Paul Gascoigne!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gascoigne tries to score a power double leg takedown but Barnes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gascoigne somewhat.
Barnes moves into the clinch successfully.
Barnes has Gascoigne pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gascoigne manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Barnes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gascoigne gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gascoigne prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Freddy Barnes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gascoigne is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gascoigne gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Barnes.
Gascoigne is looking for a takedown.
Gascoigne tries for a takedown but Barnes manages to get underhooks.
Gascoigne wants a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gascoigne drops down looking for an ankle pick but Barnes pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gascoigne clinches with his opponent.
Gascoigne can't get the takedown.
Barnes is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gascoigne is trying to drag Barnes to the mat but Barnes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Barnes gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (0) Gascoigne
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Barnes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gascoigne has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Gascoigne won't allow Barnes to pass to mount.
Barnes looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gascoigne is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Barnes works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (5) vs (0) Gascoigne
Gascoigne prevents Barnes from taking his back.
Gascoigne is squirming around, avoiding Barnes's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes prevents Gascoigne from getting the reversal.
Barnes is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Gascoigne has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Gascoigne! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (5) vs (2) Gascoigne
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barnes wants to improve his position but instead Gascoigne has moved into half guard.
Well, if Gascoigne 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gascoigne is pressing down on Barnes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Barnes is holding on for now.
Barnes looking for submissions off his back.
Barnes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Barnes is trying to control but can't.
Gascoigne stalling.
Let's hope that Gascoigne has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gascoigne is looking to take a break and control but Barnes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gascoigne takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Barnes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Barnes.
Gascoigne got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barnes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gascoigne has managed to get both his arms back between Barnes's legs - danger averted.
Barnes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (7) vs (2) Gascoigne
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gascoigne is keeping the position for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gascoigne has control of Barnes's left arm, preventing Barnes from doing any damage.
Barnes preventing the sweep.
Gascoigne seems keen to control Barnes's posture.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Gascoigne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gascoigne holds on and takes a little breather.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gascoigne keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes won't allow Gascoigne to sweep him here.
Gascoigne trying to control the position here.
Gascoigne is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Barnes preventing the sweep.
Barnes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gascoigne makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gascoigne.
Gascoigne is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Gascoigne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gascoigne has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes is working hard here to advance position.
Gascoigne can't keep his opponent in guard - Barnes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Barnes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gascoigne is just riding it out for now. Barnes eventually gives up the hold.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gascoigne is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnes is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Gascoigne is pulling down on Barnes's head to control his posture.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gascoigne bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barnes's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (7) vs (4) Gascoigne
Barnes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gascoigne's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (9) vs (4) Gascoigne
Barnes trying to control but Gascoigne is working from the bottom.
Barnes passes Gascoigne's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Barnes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Barnes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but Gascoigne defending well.
Gascoigne trying to hold on to Barnes's head to control him but Barnes postures up.
Barnes trying to control the action but Gascoigne is working from the bottom.
Barnes is looking for a kimura here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gascoigne works his way to full guard. Good work.
Barnes stands and throws Gascoigne's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (12) vs (4) Gascoigne
Barnes working away.
Gascoigne stops Barnes from passing to mount.
Barnes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gascoigne is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Barnes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Barnes goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gascoigne rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Barnes's guard! Nice work there by Gascoigne! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (12) vs (6) Gascoigne
Barnes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Gascoigne content to stall in guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes takes the fight on points by 12 to 6.
A very excited looking Freddy Barnes made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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