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SSG 326 Hunt vs Ottke PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 15 losses; Quinn Barnett! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 22 losses; Fiddle Sticks!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Sticks closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Barnett (0) vs (4) Sticks
Sticks looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Barnett is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Barnett manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sticks's best efforts.
Sticks is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Barnett sees it coming and defends easily.
Sticks is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sticks is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Barnett has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sticks 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 Sticks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sticks is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sticks seems to be working for a kimura but Barnett defends the submission attempt.
Sticks is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Barnett might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sticks is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sticks is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Barnett sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnett trying to control here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sticks looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sticks is working for a kimura but Barnett is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sticks wants to work for an arm triangle but Barnett is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Barnett is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnett is defending against the submission attempts here by Sticks.
Barnett looking for submissions off his back.
Sticks is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Barnett is defending against the submission attempts here by Sticks.
Sticks is looking for a kimura but Barnett is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sticks to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sticks is looking for a kimura here.
Barnett wants to improve his position but Sticks is controlling well.
Barnett is working hard here to advance position.
Sticks 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. Sticks eventually gives up the hold.
Barnett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sticks pulls his head out easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sticks wants to work for an arm triangle but Barnett is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Barnett is defending against the submission attempts here by Sticks.
Sticks is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sticks is trying to work for a kimura but Barnett is defending well.
Barnett gets back to full guard.
Sticks tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnett is retaining full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sticks drops back looking for a leg! Barnett is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Barnett manages to kick Sticks off! Sticks jumps back into Barnett's guard.
Sticks is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Barnett is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Barnett has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnett (2) vs (4) Sticks
Sticks is looking for a triangle but Barnett pushes his legs off easily.
Barnett 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 slips nicely into half guard.
Sticks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sticks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnett pulls his head out easily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sticks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnett pulls his head out easily.
Sticks actively working from the bottom here.
Barnett is trying to control the action in half guard but Sticks is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sticks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sticks actively working from the bottom here.
Sticks tries to roll over but Barnett keeps him under control.
Sticks actively working from the bottom here.
Barnett moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Sticks. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnett (5) vs (4) Sticks
Barnett controlling from side mount.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Barnett is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sticks knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sticks is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Barnett is trying to get an arm triangle but Sticks is defending well.
Sticks is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sticks manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnett (5) vs (6) Sticks
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sticks is trying to work for a kimura but Barnett is defending well.
Sticks looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sticks is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Barnett has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sticks is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Barnett sees it coming and defends easily.
Sticks is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Sticks is working for a submission of some sort.
Barnett actively working from the bottom here.
Barnett wants to control but Sticks is keeping busy.
Sticks is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Barnett has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sticks wants to pass the guard but Barnett is defending well.
Sticks is working for a kimura but Barnett is defending it quite comfortably.
Barnett looking for submissions off his back.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Sticks is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Barnett wants to get back to full guard.
Sticks seems to be working for a kimura but Barnett defends the submission attempt.
Sticks is trying to work for a kimura but Barnett is defending well.
Barnett gets full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Sticks 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.
Sticks 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 working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sticks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sticks manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Barnett looking to control.
Sticks has gone for a leg lock! Barnett slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sticks's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnett (7) vs (6) Sticks
Barnett trying to control but Sticks is working from the bottom.
Barnett drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barnett jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Barnett slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sticks looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Barnett has picked Sticks up and slammed him! Sticks can't keep hold of the triangle and Barnett manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnett (10) vs (6) Sticks
Barnett advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnett (12) vs (6) Sticks
Sticks working to try and regain half guard.
Sticks is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sticks bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnett (12) vs (8) Sticks
Sticks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sticks 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 seems keen to control Sticks's posture.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Barnett is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sticks wants to pass the guard but Barnett is keeping the position.
Sticks thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Barnett lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnett (14) vs (8) Sticks
Barnett is pushing down on Sticks's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sticks is fighting to maintain full guard but Barnett has managed to sneak the leg through.
Barnett is trying to control. Sticks wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sticks looking for submissions off his back.
Barnett is controlling the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnett takes the fight on points by 14 to 8.
A very excited looking Quinn Barnett 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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