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Event:
OFK 369 - Wulf Vs Kidd
Date: Jan 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Mangold moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We've been told by Mangold's head coaches at Primal Concrete Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mangold throws a series of strikes that have Barnes backpedaling.
Mangold swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Barnes.
Mangold connects with a jab.
Mangold scores with a nice head shot.
A low kick from Barnes misses
and Mangold counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mangold will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Barnes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barnes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barnes keeps the fight on the outside.
Mangold is looking to slow Barnes down with leg kicks.
Mangold scores with a nice head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mangold gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Barnes motions for Mangold to come forward. Barnes throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice jab there from Mangold.
Mangold misses with a body shot.
#T1#
Mangold is looking to clinch.
Barnes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mangold's sensitive parts.
Barnes has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Mangold throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range.
Mangold throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mangold is looking to clinch but Barnes is avoiding it.
Mangold tries to clinch up.
Barnes let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Mangold.
Barnes takes one to the side of the head.
Barnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mangold.
Mangold wants to clinch.
Mangold throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Mangold looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mangold throws a lazy right hand but Barnes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mangold scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mangold avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Barnes takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mangold tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barnes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barnes throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Mangold counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barnes misses with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mangold circles away quickly and effectively.
Mangold connects with a leg kick.
Barnes throws a combination that misses
and Mangold counters with a series of strikes. Barnes will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL#
Mangold clinches up against the cage.
Barnes can't find room to land a body shot as Mangold controls the action.
#T3#
Barnes is looking to break free of the clinch but Mangold has double underhooks.
Mangold lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Barnes trying to control the position but instead, Mangold has worked for underhooks and has pushed Barnes into the cage.
A short body shot lands from Mangold as the two fighters clinch.
Mangold lands a nice uppercut.
Barnes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barnes tries a body shot but Mangold blocks it.
Mangold tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mangold has Barnes pressed against the cage, preventing Barnes from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Barnes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barnes tries to circle away but Mangold has him pinned against the cage.
Mangold blocks an uppercut.
Barnes takes a shot to the head.
Mangold throws a punch but it's blocked by Barnes.
Mangold makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mangold throws a punch but it's blocked by Barnes.
Mangold tries to throw a body punch but Barnes avoids it by throwing Mangold back against the cage.
Mangold lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barnes backwards. #T4#
A left hand lands to the body for Barnes.
Barnes lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mangold misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mangold misses with a punch to the body.
Mangold misses with some punches.
Mangold digs a right hand underneath Barnes's ribcage. Barnes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Barnes lands with a light punch inside.
Mangold lands with a short shot to the head.
Barnes misses with some punches.
Barnes is trying to push Mangold away but Mangold has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mangold prevents Barnes from breaking the clinch.
Mangold misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mangold lands with a right to the head.
A body shot lands from Mangold.
Barnes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mangold tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barnes's elbow.
Mangold lands with a light punch inside.
Barnes is trying to maintain a safe position but Mangold gets an underhook and turns Barnes into the cage.
Mangold lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barnes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chest Mangold dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Mangold tries to clinch up.
Mangold scores with a sloppy right hand. Barnes should have avoided that one. #CL#
Mangold has taken the fight to the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Barnes's face as he tries to break the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mangold creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Barnes misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Mangold.
Nice body punch from Mangold - that landed with a thud.
Mangold lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mangold lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Mangold - that landed with a thud.
Mangold lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mangold digs a right hand into Barnes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Barnes's gas tank.
Mangold scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mangold working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mangold tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chest Mangold has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Barnes takes a shot to the head.
Barnes prevents a body shot from Mangold.
Mangold misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Mangold digs a right hand into Barnes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Barnes's gas tank.
Mangold lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barnes backwards.
Barnes has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Barnes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Barnes.
Barnes is trying to push Mangold away but Mangold has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mangold throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mangold lands a shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Mangold.
Barnes is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Mangold.
Mangold throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barness head.
Mangold scores with a shot to the side of Barnes's head.
Mangold is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barnes can do to turn this around?
Barnes has had enough of the clinch but Mangold keeps him there for the moment.
Nice body punch from Mangold.
Mangold lands with a light punch inside.
Barnes takes a shot to the head.
Mangold pushes Barnes back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mangold.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A right hook to the body lands for Mangold.
#T2#
Mangold lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A hook to the body from Mangold.
Mangold scores with a shoulder strike.
Mangold lands with a left to the head.
A short body shot lands from Mangold as the two fighters clinch.
Mangold throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barness head.
Barnes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mangold scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mangold scores with a nice hook to the head.#CUT#It looks like Trevor Barnes has been cut.
A nice left hand lands by Mangold.
Mangold working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barnes lands a nice shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mangold.
Barnes misses with a body punch.
A short left from Mangold.
Mangold working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Mangold scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC#Barnes is rocked!
Mangold lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barnes.
Barnes is still on wobbly legs! Can Mangold finish him?
Mangold lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Mangold lands a shoulder strike.
Mangold lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A body shot lands from Mangold.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barnes.
Mangold lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Mangold - that landed with a thud.
A nice left hand lands by Mangold.
Mangold creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Barnes with a big uppercut! Barnes tries to clinch up but Mangold pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Barnes to the mat! Barnes covers up and Mangold unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Chest Mangold!
During a confident post fight interview, Chest Mangold thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 230 Le Boulder vs Chai
Date: Nov 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 17 losses; Oenomaus Doctore! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 23 losses; Trevor Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jonathan Paton and Joseph Jones.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Doctore will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Barnes wants to counter with a clinch but Doctore pushes him away.
Barnes stuffs the takedown attempt from Doctore. Doctore gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Doctore closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Barnes to the mat! Barnes manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Doctore (2) vs (0) Barnes
Doctore looking to pass the guard.
Barnes looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Doctore trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Doctore slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Doctore (5) vs (0) Barnes
Doctore has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes wants to control but Doctore postures up.#SUB#
Doctore swings around for an armbar but Barnes sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Doctore's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Doctore (5) vs (2) Barnes#SUB#
Doctore looking for a guillotine here but Barnes defends easily.
#T1#
Barnes pushes down on Doctore's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Doctore is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Barnes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Doctore sees it coming and defends easily.
Barnes wants to take a breather but Doctore is having none of it.
Barnes works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Doctore (5) vs (5) Barnes
Doctore might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Doctore is not content to let Barnes control the position. #T2#
Doctore tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Barnes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Barnes tries for a kimura but Doctore is defending well.
Doctore is looking to regain half guard here but Barnes keeps moving and retains side control.
Doctore is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Barnes trying to control the action but Doctore is working from the bottom.
Doctore manages to get back to half guard.
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 is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Doctore (5) vs (8) Barnes
Doctore is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T4##SUB2#
Barnes working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Doctore 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: Doctore (7) vs (8) Barnes
Barnes seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Doctore won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.
Doctore tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
Barnes controlling Doctore's posture.
Barnes is trying to keep Doctore in close.
#T5#
Doctore advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Doctore (10) vs (8) Barnes
We've been informed that Barnes has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB#
Doctore is trying to get an arm triangle but Barnes is defending well. #SUB#
Doctore tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Barnes prevents Doctore from moving into mount.
Barnes is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Doctore off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Doctore (10) vs (12) Barnes
Doctore rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Barnes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Doctore does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T6##SUB2#
Barnes wants to work for an arm triangle but Doctore is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Doctore looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Barnes is looking for a kimura here.
Barnes has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Doctore (10) vs (15) Barnes
Barnes wants to control the pace but Doctore is squirming around nicely. #T7#
Barnes is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Doctore tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barnes moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Doctore (10) vs (18) Barnes#SUB2#
Barnes working for a choke but Doctore is defending well. #SUB2#
Barnes has got his arm under Doctore's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Doctore has spun round into Barnes's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Doctore (12) vs (18) Barnes#T8##SUB#
Doctore drops back, looking for a kneebar! Barnes looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Barnes looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Barnes! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Doctore (12) vs (22) Barnes
Barnes trying to control the action but Doctore is working from the bottom. #T9##SUB2#
Barnes swings around for an armbar but Doctore sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Barnes's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Doctore (14) vs (22) Barnes
Doctore trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Doctore trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes pulls Doctore in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Doctore works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T10##SUB#
Doctore is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Doctore wants to take a breather but Barnes is having none of it.
Barnes is trying is best to control the position here.
Barnes trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Doctore is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Doctore is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Barnes is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Oenomaus Doctore!
Oenomaus Doctore managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, BuriedAlive// Fight Gear, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
SSG 202 Gaul vs Berendas
Date: Sep 24, 2023 |
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 18 wins and 22 losses; Trevor Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 13 losses; Matthew Bandini!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bandini misses with a takedown attempt - Barnes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Barnes swats away the attempt to clinch by Bandini.#CL#
Barnes forces Bandini back against the cage and clinches.
Barnes drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Bandini decides to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandini working a defensive guard here.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bandini is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Barnes wants to control from the top but Bandini keeps moving.
Bandini tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes stands and throws Bandini's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (3) vs (0) Bandini
Bandini is looking to reverse the position.
Barnes is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Bandini's shoulder. That is not cool.
Bandini manages to work his way to half guard, despite Barnes's best efforts.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bandini manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bandini is pulling down on Barnes's head to control his posture. #T2##SUB2#
Bandini has his foot on Barnes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barnes works his way back into a safe position though.
Bandini has his hands on Barnes's head, controlling the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Barnes's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Bandini keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes looking to sit in guard and control but Bandini gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (3) vs (2) Bandini
Bandini tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
Bandini slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T3#
Barnes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barnes trying to control the position here.
Bandini controls from within his opponent's guard.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bandini stays in close to Barnes's body and controls the position.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Bandini from controlling successfully. #T4#
Barnes controls Bandini momentarily but Bandini frees himself.
Bandini engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bandini wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.
Barnes has control of Bandini's left arm, preventing Bandini from doing any damage. #T5#
Bandini stays in close to Barnes's body and controls the position.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bandini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Bandini from controlling successfully.
Bandini postures up.
#T6#
Bandini wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.
Bandini trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (5) vs (2) Bandini
Barnes is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Barnes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Barnes is working for a kimura here but Bandini manages to reverse the position and he's now in Barnes's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (5) vs (4) Bandini#T7#
Bandini postures up.
Bandini works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Barnes works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Barnes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bandini trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Barnes is pulling down on Bandini's head. It's preventing any offense from Bandini, at least for the moment.
Bandini sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Barnes's guard. #SUB2#
Bandini is working for a submission of some sort.
Bandini sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T9#
Barnes is looking to improve his position.
Barnes trying to control from the bottom.
Bandini is trying to control. Barnes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bandini passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Barnes! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (5) vs (7) Bandini
Bandini wants to control the pace but Barnes is squirming around nicely. #T10#
Barnes tries to hold on but Bandini postures up.#SUB2#
Bandini working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Barnes wants to hold on but Bandini pushes him away.
Bandini controlling from mount.
Barnes is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bandini content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bandini trying to control but Barnes is having none of it. #T11#
Barnes reaches up to try and control the position but Bandini seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Barnes rolls and tries to escape and now Bandini has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Barnes (5) vs (10) Bandini
Bandini biding his time, looking for the opening.
Barnes is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Barnes defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Barnes trying to control the action but Bandini just sinks the hooks in. #T12#
Barnes tries to escape the position.
Good control from Bandini.
Barnes tries to escape the position.
Barnes looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Bandini is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T13##SUB2#
Barnes fending off the submission attempt from Bandini. #SUB2#
Bandini has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Barnes! Can he survive? No! He's out! Bandini gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matthew Bandini!
Matthew Bandini really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Fantasy Threads logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
SSG 194 Macker vs Zulu
Date: Sep 03, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Pavel Sova! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 21 losses; Trevor Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Chad Campbell and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Barnes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Barnes is pressed up against the cage. Sova has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Barnes down to the mat. Barnes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Sova has closed the distance and engaged Barnes in a clinch.
Barnes drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sova pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Sova closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Sova gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sova (2) vs (0) Barnes
Barnes is trying to maintain the position but Sova is very close to passing his half guard.
Barnes is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Sova controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes is looking to control Sova's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barnes avoid being mounted?
Sova takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Barnes manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Sova drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sova jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sova postures up.
Barnes wants to sweep here but Sova controlling him for the moment.
Sova works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sova trying to control the pace.
Barnes is controlling Sova's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sova seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2##SUB#
Sova is looking for a kimura here.
Sova looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sova wants to control but Barnes is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Sova is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sova trying to mount his opponent but Barnes defends it.
Sova controlling the pace. #T3#
Barnes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Barnes.
Barnes is trying to keep Sova in close.
Sova tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
Barnes controls Sova momentarily but Sova frees himself.
Sova works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sova takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sova is thwarting Barnes's attempts to control the position.
Barnes gets back to full guard.
Barnes trying to control the position.
#T4#
Sova looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sova pushes down on Barnes's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Barnes trying to control but Sova postures up.
Sova is keen to just control but Barnes is a slippery customer.
Sova controlling the action here. #T5#
Barnes is pressing down on Sova's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Barnes looking to control.
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sova is one step ahead there.
Sova wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Sova is really struggling to control Barnes but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Barnes managing to control the position.
Sova tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard. #T6#
Sova stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes.
Barnes trying to control the position.
Barnes is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sova tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
Sova looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Barnes has his hands on Sova's head, controlling the position. #T7#
Sova tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
Sova seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Sova is pushing down on Barnes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Barnes is fighting to maintain full guard but Sova has managed to sneak the leg through.
Barnes tries to roll over but Sova keeps him under control.
Sova takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Barnes tries to roll over but Sova keeps him under control.
Sova trying to pass the guard but Barnes defending well. #T8#
Sova content to control rather than advance.
Sova'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.
Sova wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnes keeps working.
Barnes tries to roll over but Sova keeps him under control.
We've been informed that Barnes has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Barnes wants to control but Sova is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T9#
Sova not doing much here.
Barnes manages to get to full guard.
Barnes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sova is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sova tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
Sova looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Barnes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sova manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sova (2) vs (2) Barnes#T10#
Sova keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Barnes being controlled here momentarily.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Sova is retaining full guard.
Sova controlling the position.
Barnes stopping the sweep attempt from Sova.#T11#
Sova controlling Barnes's posture.
Sova manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barnes manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sova (4) vs (2) Barnes
Sova is pushing down on Barnes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Barnes is fighting to maintain full guard but Sova has managed to sneak the leg through.
Barnes holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Sova prevents Barnes from improving his position.#T12#
Sova perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sova prevents Barnes from improving his position.
Sova seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sova trying to control from half guard but Barnes is working away. #T13#
Sova wants to free his trapped foot but Barnes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sova is working hard here to advance position.
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sova is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Barnes trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sova (7) vs (2) Barnes#T14#
Sova controlling the position easily from mount.
Barnes is trying to escape the mount.
Sova controlling from mount. #SUB#
Sova is working for a guillotine from mount but Barnes frees his head quite easily.
Barnes stops Sova from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sova takes the fight on points by 7 to 2. |
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Event:
SSG 182 Beat The Man 7
Date: Aug 06, 2023 |
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 17 wins and 21 losses; Trevor Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 17 losses; Sergei Ulatov!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Joseph Jones and Russell Pearce.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Ulatov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Barnes sprawls well initially but Ulatov persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (0) vs (2) Ulatov
Barnes is trying is best to control the position here.
Ulatov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Ulatov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Ulatov is working for a kimura but Barnes is defending it quite comfortably.
Barnes tries to roll over but Ulatov keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ulatov wants to free his trapped foot but Barnes is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Ulatov 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.
Barnes regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1##SUB2#
Ulatov has gone for a leg lock! Barnes slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ulatov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (2) Ulatov
Barnes stopping the sweep attempt from Ulatov.#SUB2#
Ulatov has his foot on Barnes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barnes works his way back into a safe position though.
Ulatov keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Barnes drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ulatov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Barnes has Ulatov in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (4) Ulatov#T2#
Ulatov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Barnes is pulling down on Ulatov's head. It's preventing any offense from Ulatov, at least for the moment.
Ulatov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ulatov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barnes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ulatov trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing good reports from Barnes's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T3#
Ulatov won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.
Barnes looking to control.
Barnes 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.
Barnes trying to control the position.
Barnes pulls Ulatov in close to prevent any damage.
Barnes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ulatov wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving. #T4##SUB2#
Ulatov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ulatov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ulatov 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 (4) vs (4) Ulatov
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Barnes is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Ulatov looking for a guillotine here but Barnes defends easily.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Ulatov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Ulatov wants to sweep here but Barnes controlling him for the moment.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Ulatov keeps moving.
Barnes looking to pass the guard. #T6#
Ulatov can't keep his opponent in guard - Barnes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ulatov tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control.#SUB#
Barnes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ulatov is trying to get back to full guard.
Barnes passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (7) vs (4) Ulatov#T7#
Barnes trying to control the action but Ulatov is working from the bottom.
Ulatov is looking to regain half guard here but Barnes keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Barnes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ulatov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ulatov is not content to let Barnes control the position. #T8#
Ulatov tries to bench press Barnes off him but Barnes keeps the position.
Ulatov struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Barnes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Barnes goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ulatov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Barnes's guard! Nice work there by Ulatov! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (7) vs (6) Ulatov
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Ulatov from controlling successfully. #T9#
Ulatov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Ulatov drops back looking for a leg! Barnes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Barnes manages to kick Ulatov off! Ulatov jumps back into Barnes's guard.
Ulatov trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Ulatov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Barnes haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Barnes is pulling down on Ulatov's head. It's preventing any offense from Ulatov, at least for the moment.#T10#
Barnes continues to stall.
Barnes controls Ulatov momentarily but Ulatov frees himself.
Ulatov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ulatov trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes managing to control the position.
Barnes controls Ulatov momentarily but Ulatov frees himself. #T11#
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Ulatov from controlling successfully.
Ulatov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ulatov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Ulatov from controlling successfully.
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T12##SUB2#
Ulatov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Barnes looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Barnes looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Barnes! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnes (11) vs (6) Ulatov#SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ulatov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ulatov is not content to let Barnes control the position.
Ulatov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Barnes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Barnes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T13#
Barnes trying to control the position but Ulatov is working away.
Ulatov can't do much from the bottom here.
Ulatov manages to get back to half guard.
Barnes wants to take a breather but Ulatov is having none of it. #SUB#
Barnes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ulatov sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Barnes is working for a submission of some sort.
#T14##SUB2#
Ulatov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily.
Ulatov wants to get back to full guard.
Ulatov is looking to get back to full guard here but Barnes has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (14) vs (6) Ulatov
Ulatov can't do much from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ulatov is trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes takes the fight on points by 14 to 6.
A relieved looking Trevor Barnes thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SSG 176 Chai vs Gerbandi
Date: Jul 23, 2023 |
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 17 wins and 20 losses; Trevor Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Bon Adrien De Moncey!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Roberts and Russell Pearce.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
De Moncey fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
De Moncey tries to keep at a distance but Barnes has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
De Moncey pulls guard effortlessly.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but De Moncey is keeping the position.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but De Moncey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes controlling from the top position.
Barnes won't allow De Moncey to sweep him here. #T1##SUB2#
De Moncey has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Barnes doesn't defend quickly enough and De Moncey has managed to lock this one up! Can Barnes escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to De Moncey on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bon Adrien De Moncey!
An out of breath Bon Adrien De Moncey thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSG 167 Beat The Man 5
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 11 losses; Charles Eric Cheese! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 19 losses; Trevor Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, David Schapiro and Columbo Gatti.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Cheese clinches up against the cage.
Cheese changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Barnes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Barnes clinches up against the cage.
Barnes tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Cheese manages to pull guard.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Cheese is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheese really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Barnes preventing the sweep. #T1#
Cheese controlling Barnes's posture.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Cheese is pulling down on Barnes's head. It's preventing any offense from Barnes, at least for the moment.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cheese swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Barnes trying to control but Cheese is working from the bottom.
Cheese manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barnes manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cheese (2) vs (0) Barnes
Cheese showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Barnes wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barnes wants to control the position but Cheese says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Cheese with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Barnes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cheese's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cheese's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cheese (2) vs (4) Barnes
Cheese rolls, trying to escape but Barnes keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Barnes has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Cheese needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation. #T4#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Barnes's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB2#
Barnes looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Barnes working for the choke.
Cheese tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cheese is in a bad position with Barnes working for a choke. Cheese manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cheese (4) vs (4) Barnes
Cheese won't allow Barnes to sweep him here. #T5#
Cheese pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Barnes holds on and takes a little breather.
Barnes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cheese controlling from the top position. #T6#
Barnes is trying to keep Cheese in close.
Barnes 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.
Cheese postures up.
Cheese won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.
Cheese controlling from the top position. #T7#
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cheese is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cheese continues to stall.
Barnes is trying to control the position but Cheese postures up. #T8#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet.
We've been informed that Barnes has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Cheese seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Barnes trying to control the position.
Barnes is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T9##SUB2#
Barnes working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Cheese has passed into half guard!
Barnes trying to control but Cheese postures up.
Cheese trying to control the pace.
Barnes wants to control but Cheese is keeping busy.
Barnes is trying to get back to full guard.#T10#
Barnes is still trying to improve position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cheese in particular looking to stall.
Cheese works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cheese (7) vs (4) Barnes
Cheese fails to take his opponent's back. #T11#
Barnes wants to hold on but Cheese pushes him away.
Cheese prevents Barnes from getting the reversal.
Barnes is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Cheese has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Cheese (10) vs (4) Barnes
Barnes tries to break free.
Cheese slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Barnes trying to control the action but Cheese just sinks the hooks in.
Barnes breaks Cheese's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cheese (10) vs (6) Barnes#T12#
Cheese looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Cheese keeps moving.
Barnes is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Barnes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Cheese (10) vs (9) Barnes
Barnes takes a little break here. Cheese wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T13##SUB2#
Barnes goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Cheese rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Barnes's guard! Nice work there by Cheese! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cheese (12) vs (9) Barnes
Barnes trying to control the position.
Cheese looking to pass the guard.
Barnes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T14#
Barnes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cheese's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cheese (12) vs (11) Barnes
Cheese controlling Barnes's posture.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes won't allow Cheese to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cheese takes the fight on points by 12 to 11.
During a confident post fight interview, Charles Eric Cheese thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 164 Barnes vs Chai
Date: Jun 25, 2023 |
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 17 wins and 18 losses; Trevor Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 2 losses; Stsyapan Chai!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Dean Styles and Chad Campbell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Barnes keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Barnes moves into range and clinches up with Chai.
Barnes tries to score a body lock takedown but Chai shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Chai drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chai 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.
Chai looking for a takedown.
Trevor Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stsyapan Chai.#TD#
Barnes lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (0) Chai
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Chai 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.
Barnes is pushing down on Chai's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chai is fighting to maintain full guard but Barnes has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Chai! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (5) vs (0) Chai
Barnes moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Barnes (8) vs (0) Chai#SUB#
Barnes looking for the choke but no joy. #T1#
Chai rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Barnes stalling away here and it's allowed Chai to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Barnes is looking to pass into half guard but Chai pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Chai is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (8) vs (2) Chai
We've been hearing good reports from Barnes's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Barnes managing to control the position.
Barnes being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Chai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes pulls Chai in to control the position.
Chai trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Barnes is pulling down on Chai's head to control his posture.
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barnes controlling the position.
Chai advances to half guard.
Chai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnes keeps working.
Barnes keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Barnes is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Chai wants to pass to mount but Barnes is defending the position.
Chai passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (8) vs (5) Chai
Chai working away.#SUB2#
Chai tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Chai is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Barnes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Barnes is trying to control Chai's posture but Chai avoids it. #T5##SUB2#
Chai tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Chai trying to control the position but Barnes is working away.
Barnes tries to buck Chai off but Chai is having none of it.
Barnes manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Chai 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.
#SUB2#
Chai is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barnes is just riding it out for now. Chai eventually gives up the hold. #T6#
Chai is trying to control the action in half guard but Barnes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Barnes won't allow Chai to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Chai is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Barnes is trying to control but can't.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Barnes is defending well. #T7#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Chai in particular looking to stall.
Barnes is staying active underneath Chai, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Barnes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chai is working away from the top position though.
Chai is pressing down on Barnes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Barnes is holding on for now.
Barnes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chai's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chai's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnes (12) vs (5) Chai
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB#
Barnes goes for an armbar but Chai turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Chai. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (12) vs (7) Chai
Chai sitting in guard here, content to control. #T8#
Chai forces his way into half guard.
Chai works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (12) vs (10) Chai
Chai is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Barnes will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Chai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnes keeps working.
Barnes prevents Chai from improving position.
Chai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnes keeps working.
Barnes can't do much from the bottom here. #T9#
Chai tries to advance to mount but can't.
Barnes regains half guard.
Barnes regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai being controlled here momentarily.
Chai is looking to advance position but Barnes has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnes (16) vs (10) Chai#T10#
Chai regains half guard.
Chai is not content to let Barnes control the position.
Chai gets back to full guard.
Barnes trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Chai working a defensive guard here.
Barnes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T11#
Chai keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Chai wants to improve his position but instead Barnes has moved into half guard.
Chai is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Chai is looking to control Barnes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chai avoid being mounted?
Chai regains full guard. Nicely done. #T12#
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Chai trying to keep a closed guard but Barnes is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Chai working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barnes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Chai is tightening it up a little... Barnes has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Barnes reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Barnes taps out! Nice BJJ there by Chai!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Stsyapan Chai!
Stsyapan Chai decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 156 Kyng vs Banner
Date: Jun 11, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 10 losses; Oenomaus Doctore! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 18 losses; Trevor Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Reed Andrews and Joseph Jones.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Doctore shoots in and drives through. Barnes sprawls well.#CL2#
Barnes has taken the fight to the clinch.
Doctore tries to pull guard but Barnes holds him up against the cage and eventually Doctore drops back down to his feet.
#TD2#
Barnes is trying to trip Doctore. He has hold of a leg but Doctore is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Barnes persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Doctore (0) vs (2) Barnes
Barnes works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Doctore is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily.
Doctore has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB#
Doctore with the active half guard here but Barnes passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Doctore (0) vs (5) Barnes
Doctore is not content to let Barnes control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doctore is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Doctore is working hard here to advance position.
Barnes is looking to take a break and control but Doctore is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Doctore manages to get back to half guard.
Barnes is looking to advance position but Doctore won't allow it.
Barnes trying to control from Doctore's half guard. Doctore has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB2#
Barnes is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Doctore is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Doctore has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Doctore (2) vs (5) Barnes#T2#
Doctore wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Barnes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Doctore manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Doctore (2) vs (7) Barnes
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Barnes controlling from the top position.
Doctore lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Doctore (4) vs (7) Barnes
Barnes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Doctore pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Doctore from controlling successfully.
Doctore tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
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.#SUB#
Doctore is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barnes is just riding it out for now. Doctore eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Doctore is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Barnes defends it well. #SUB#
Doctore is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Barnes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Doctore. #T4#
Barnes is trying to maintain the position but Doctore is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Doctore is working for a kimura but Barnes is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Doctore wants to work for an arm triangle but Barnes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Barnes controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Barnes is trying to maintain the position but Doctore is very close to passing his half guard.#T5##SUB#
Doctore is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barnes is just riding it out for now. Doctore eventually gives up the hold.
Doctore wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnes keeps working.
Barnes works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doctore stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes.
Doctore forces his way into half guard.
Barnes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barnes is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Doctore (4) vs (9) Barnes#T6#
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Doctore swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Doctore looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Barnes passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Doctore (4) vs (12) Barnes#SUB2#
Barnes is trying to get an arm triangle but Doctore is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doctore is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T7#
Barnes trying to control the position but Doctore is working away.
Doctore is looking to regain half guard here but Barnes keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Barnes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Barnes wants to control but Doctore is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Barnes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T8#
Doctore tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Barnes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Barnes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Barnes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Doctore tries to buck Barnes off but Barnes is having none of it.
Barnes taking a breather here. #SUB2#
Barnes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Doctore knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T9#
Doctore is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Barnes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Doctore is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Doctore is trying to get back to half guard.
Barnes content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T10##SUB2#
Barnes is trying to get an arm triangle but Doctore is defending well.
We've been informed that Barnes has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB2#
Barnes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Doctore knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Doctore is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Doctore gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T11##SUB#
Doctore looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Doctore is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Doctore looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Barnes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T12##SUB2#
Barnes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Doctore is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Doctore won't allow Barnes to pass to mount.
Doctore is trying to get back to full guard.
Barnes trying to control from half guard but Doctore is working away. #T13##SUB#
Doctore actively working from the bottom here.
Barnes controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Barnes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Doctore is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily.
Barnes is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Barnes is looking for a kimura here.
#T14#
Barnes is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Barnes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes wins on points by 12 to 4.
Our winner, Trevor Barnes, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SSG 151 Beat The Man 2
Date: May 28, 2023 |
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 16 wins and 17 losses; Trevor Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Barnes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Barnes is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Juncker is defending well.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Juncker has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD#
Barnes has clasped his hands together around Juncker's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Barnes (4) vs (0) Juncker#SUB#
Barnes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Juncker, who protects the arm well.
Juncker is not content to let Barnes control the position.
Barnes in the domination position with Juncker hanging on.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Juncker keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juncker is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Juncker keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T1#
Juncker trying to control but Barnes postures up.
#SUB#
Barnes is working for a kimura here but Juncker manages to reverse the position and he's now in Barnes's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (4) vs (2) Juncker
Barnes is trying to control the position but Juncker postures up.
Juncker wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.
Barnes working a defensive guard here.
Barnes pulls Juncker in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barnes has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Juncker has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (4) vs (5) Juncker
Juncker tries to advance to mount but can't.
Juncker controls the position.
Barnes tries to improve position but can't.
Juncker controlling from side mount. #T3#
Barnes can't do much from the bottom here.
Barnes trying to remain calm as Juncker controls from the top position.
Barnes prevents Juncker from improving position.
Juncker is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Barnes will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Barnes tries to bench press Juncker off him but Juncker keeps the position.
Barnes struggling a bit here.
Barnes tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
Barnes is working hard here to advance position.
Barnes being controlled for a moment.
Juncker tries to move into full mount but can't pass Barnes's legs.
Juncker controlling the position from side mount.
Barnes tries to buck Juncker off but Juncker is having none of it.#T5#
Juncker just content to control the position.
Barnes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Barnes seems a little lost for a moment, as Juncker dominates the positioning.
Barnes trying his best to control but Juncker has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnes (4) vs (7) Juncker
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes is looking to improve his position but Juncker isn't that keen on the idea.
Barnes is squirming around, avoiding Juncker's attempts to control the action. #T6#
Barnes really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Barnes tries to lock up and control but Juncker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Barnes really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Barnes is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Juncker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T7#
Juncker prevents Barnes from getting the reversal.
Juncker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Barnes is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Barnes prevents Juncker from taking his back.#T8#
Juncker takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Barnes has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Barnes (4) vs (10) Juncker
Juncker is riding his opponent, not letting Barnes buck him off.
Barnes looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Juncker trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T9#
Barnes tries to roll but Juncker sticks to his back.
Barnes trying to control the position but Juncker manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Juncker is persistently looking for the submission but Barnes is defending it well.
Barnes wants to escape the position.
Well, with Juncker on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Barnes is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Good control from Juncker.
Juncker keeps control of the position as Barnes tries to break free.
#T10#
Juncker is not going to allow Barnes to sit and survive in this position.
Barnes is really stuck here.
Barnes is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Juncker.
You can see the frustration on Barnes's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T11#
Barnes tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Barnes prevents any damage by holding on tight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juncker takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Juncker's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Barnes wants to control but Juncker is having none of it.#T12#
Barnes is in all sorts of trouble here.
Barnes tries to hold on but Juncker postures up.
Barnes is just holding on here. Juncker manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Barnes (4) vs (13) Juncker
Barnes tries to roll but Juncker sticks to his back.
Barnes rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Barnes is positioning himself well to prevent Juncker advancing to mount. #T13##SUB2#
Juncker is looking for a kimura here.
Barnes tries to get to full guard but Juncker has control of the leg.
Barnes is trying to control but can't.
Barnes wants to improve his position but Juncker is controlling well.
Juncker controlling the action here. #T14#
Barnes is trying to get back to full guard.
Barnes wants to control but Juncker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Juncker is taking a breather. Barnes says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Barnes controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Juncker wants to pass the guard but Barnes is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juncker wins on points by 13 to 4.
After winning the bout, Gaston Juncker thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SSG 145 Chai vs Barnes
Date: May 14, 2023 |
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 19 wins and 5 losses; Leonardinho Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 17 losses; Trevor Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Barnes pushes Chai up against the cage in a clinch.
Chai is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Barnes lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (0) vs (2) Barnes
Chai wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Chai has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Barnes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai is adopting a defensive guard.#T1#
Barnes wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.
Chai wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Chai wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Chai has Barnes pulled in close to control his posture.
Barnes seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Chai keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass. #T3#
Chai has his hands on Barnes's head, controlling the position.
My spies in QUBE Gym inform me that Barnes has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Chai looking to control.
Barnes sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chai wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnes trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Chai pulls Barnes in to control the position. #T4#
Chai looking for a sweep. Not yet Chai, not yet.
Barnes trying to move into half guard but instead Chai has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (2) Barnes
Chai slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Chai works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Chai tries to pass to full mount but Barnes defends it.
Barnes trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Barnes is looking to improve his position.
Barnes is still trying to improve position.
Chai with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T6#
Chai trying to control from half guard but Barnes is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barnes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chai is thwarting Barnes's attempts to control the position.
Barnes manages to get to full guard.
Barnes working a defensive guard here.
Chai's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T7#
Barnes seems keen to control Chai's posture.
Chai pushing down on Barnes's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Chai prevents Barnes from improving his position.
Barnes is refusing to be controlled, as Chai sits in half guard.
Chai controlling the pace. #SUB#
Chai is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T8#
Chai is looking to advance position but Barnes won't allow it.
Barnes wants to get back to full guard.
Barnes trying to control here.
Chai controlling the pace.
Chai has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T9#
Chai trying to pass the guard but Barnes defending well.
Chai seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Chai tries to pass to full mount but Barnes defends it.
Chai prevents Barnes from improving his position.
Barnes trying to control from the bottom.
#T10#
Barnes controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Chai is stalling here. Barnes is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Chai seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Barnes has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chai (2) vs (6) Barnes
Chai tries to bench press Barnes off him but Barnes keeps the position.
Chai regains half guard.
Barnes trying to mount his opponent but Chai defends it.
Chai is controlling Barnes's trapped leg to prevent Barnes from advancing to side control.#T11#
Barnes seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Chai tries to get to full guard but Barnes has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Barnes is looking for a kimura but Chai is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barnes to get the leverage.
Chai wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
Chai is not content to let Barnes control the position.#T12##SUB2#
Barnes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Chai wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chai keeping hold of Barnes's head, controlling as best he can.
Chai is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Barnes jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (2) vs (9) Barnes
Chai holds on to Barnes's head and controls the position momentarily. #T13##SUB2#
Barnes swings around for an armbar but Chai sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Barnes's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (4) vs (9) Barnes
Chai looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Barnes is trying to keep Chai in close.
Barnes being controlled here, momentarily. #T14#
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
Barnes trying to control the position.
Chai trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnes is trying to control the position but Chai postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet.
Chai slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes wins on points by 9 to 4.
Trevor Barnes decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 140 Solo vs Barnes
Date: May 07, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 8 losses; Hand Solo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 16 losses; Trevor Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Chad Campbell and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Solo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Barnes clinches.
Barnes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Solo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Solo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Barnes drops down looking for an ankle pick but Solo pulls his leg out and moves away.
No luck for Solo with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hand Solo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Solo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solo has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Barnes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1#
Barnes drops down looking for an ankle pick but Solo pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Barnes gets a clinch. #TD#
Solo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Solo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
My spies in QUBE Gym inform me that Barnes has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Solo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Solo managing to control the position.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Solo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnes sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Barnes wants to control from the top but Solo keeps moving.
Solo keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Solo looking for a sweep. Not yet Solo, not yet.
Barnes sitting in guard here, content to control.
Barnes postures up.
#T3#
Solo can't keep his opponent in guard - Barnes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Solo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Solo.
Solo keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barnes postures up.
Barnes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Barnes trying to control but Solo is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Solo holds on and takes a little breather. #T4#
Barnes wants to control from the top but Solo keeps moving. #SUB#
Solo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barnes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Solo 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.
Solo keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Solo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barnes defends it easily.#T5#
Solo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Solo (2) vs (0) Barnes
Solo looking to pass the guard.
Barnes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Solo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnes pulls Solo in close to prevent any damage.
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T6#
Solo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Solo trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Solo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Solo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Barnes dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Solo (2) vs (2) Barnes
Barnes looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Barnes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Solo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barnes has managed to get both his arms back between Solo's legs - danger averted.#T7#
Barnes controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Solo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barnes is one step ahead there.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Solo keeps moving.
Solo working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Solo trying to control the position here.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Solo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8##SUB#
Solo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Barnes drops back looking for a leg! Solo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Solo manages to kick Barnes off! Barnes jumps back into Solo's guard.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Solo is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Solo (4) vs (2) Barnes#T9#
Solo stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes.
Solo trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Solo controls the pace.
Solo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Barnes holds on and takes a little breather.
Solo is pushing down on Barnes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Barnes is fighting to maintain full guard but Solo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Solo is keen to just control but Barnes is a slippery customer.
Solo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Solo moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Solo (7) vs (2) Barnes#T10#
Solo wants to control but Barnes is keeping him busy.
Solo tries to move into full mount but can't pass Barnes's legs.
Barnes manages to work his way to half guard, despite Solo's best efforts.
Solo is taking a breather. Barnes says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Barnes won't allow Solo to pass to mount.
Barnes is controlling Solo's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T11#
Barnes trying to control but Solo postures up.
Solo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Solo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barnes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Solo is really struggling to control Barnes but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Solo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Barnes tries to roll over but Solo keeps him under control.#T12##SUB#
Solo seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Barnes is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Hand Solo!
A very excited looking Hand Solo 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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Event:
SSG 138 Barnes vs Dew
Date: Apr 30, 2023 |
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 15 wins and 15 losses; Trevor Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 20 losses; Thammy Jagonoy!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Roberts and Lou da Vinci.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Barnes gets a clinch.
Barnes gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jagonoy.
Barnes drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jagonoy stops a takedown attempt from Barnes.
Jagonoy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Barnes is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Trevor Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thammy Jagonoy.#TD#
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) Jagonoy
Jagonoy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jagonoy is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Jagonoy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jagonoy controls Barnes momentarily but Barnes frees himself. #T1#
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Barnes trying to control but Jagonoy is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Jagonoy isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Barnes stacks Jagonoy on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Barnes! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (5) vs (0) Jagonoy
Jagonoy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Barnes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Barnes goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Jagonoy rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Barnes's guard! Nice work there by Jagonoy! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (5) vs (2) Jagonoy
Jagonoy trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Jagonoy from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Jagonoy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jagonoy wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.
Jagonoy trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom. #T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jagonoy preventing the sweep.
Jagonoy slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've been hearing good reports from Barnes's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Jagonoy looking to pass the guard.
Jagonoy trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jagonoy wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.
Barnes is trying to keep Jagonoy in close.
Jagonoy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Jagonoy is still trying to improve position.
Jagonoy forces his way into half guard.
Jagonoy is trying to control the action in half guard but Barnes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jagonoy stalling away here and it's allowed Barnes to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Barnes is controlling Jagonoy's posture.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barnes wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jagonoy tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard. #T5#
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Jagonoy from controlling successfully.
Barnes has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jagonoy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jagonoy wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Jagonoy might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Barnes haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jagonoy stays in close to Barnes's body and controls the position.
Barnes keeping full guard, as Jagonoy tries to pass. #T6#
Jagonoy won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Jagonoy from controlling successfully.
Barnes looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Barnes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jagonoy trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnes managing to control the position. #T7#
Barnes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jagonoy slips nicely into half guard.
Barnes wants to improve his position but Jagonoy is controlling well.
Jagonoy trying to control from half guard but Barnes is working away. #SUB2#
Jagonoy seems to be looking for submissions.
Barnes desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB2#
Jagonoy is trying to work for a kimura but Barnes is defending well.
#T8##SUB2#
Jagonoy is looking for a kimura but Barnes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jagonoy to get the leverage.
Barnes wants to improve his position but Jagonoy is controlling well.
Jagonoy trying to pass the guard but Barnes defending well.
Barnes trying to control but Jagonoy postures up.
Jagonoy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barnes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T9#
Jagonoy prevents Barnes from improving his position.
Barnes manages to get to full guard.
Barnes is trying to keep Jagonoy in close.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Jagonoy from controlling successfully.
Barnes looking to control.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Jagonoy from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Jagonoy drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Jagonoy as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Barnes screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Jagonoy! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Thammy Jagonoy!
After the fight, Thammy Jagonoy was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
SSG 132 Bandini vs Chai
Date: Apr 16, 2023 |
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 23 wins and 7 losses; Nykolai Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 15 losses; Trevor Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Franklyn Lucas and Alyssa Summers.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nice sprawl there from Barnes as Kersikov shoots in.
Barnes wants to counter with a clinch but Kersikov pushes him away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kersikov or perhaps it was just good defense by Barnes, which made it look bad.
Kersikov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barnes is fending him off so far but Kersikov persists. Nope, Barnes circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nykolai Kersikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Kersikov gets tackled into the cage by Barnes. Barnes maintains the clinch. #TD#
Kersikov gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Barnes
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet.
Barnes pulls Kersikov in to control the position.
Kersikov is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Barnes pulls Kersikov in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kersikov won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.
Kersikov sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Kersikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
Barnes is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kersikov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kersikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Kersikov preventing the sweep.
Kersikov looking to pass the guard.
Barnes is controlling Kersikov's posture.
Kersikov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Barnes working a defensive guard here.
Kersikov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.
Barnes is trying to hold Kersikov in close to prevent damage but Kersikov has managed to pass into half guard.
Barnes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kersikov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kersikov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kersikov (2) vs (4) Barnes
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kersikov tries to roll but Barnes sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Barnes working for a choke but Kersikov is defending well.
Kersikov is in bad spot here.
#T5#
Barnes avoiding Kersikov 's attempts to control his hands.
We've been informed that Barnes has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB2#
Barnes patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Barnes working for the choke. #SUB2#
Barnes is looking for the choke from the back position but Kersikov is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Kersikov fending off the submission attempt from Barnes. #SUB2#
Barnes patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T6#
Kersikov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kersikov tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control.
Kersikov desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Barnes wants to control but Kersikov is keeping him busy.
Barnes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kersikov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T7##SUB2#
Barnes wants to work for an arm triangle but Kersikov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working. #SUB2#
Barnes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working. #T8#
Kersikov is positioning himself well to prevent Barnes advancing to mount.
Kersikov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov wants to sweep here but Barnes controlling him for the moment.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard. #T9#
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Kersikov wants to sweep here but Barnes controlling him for the moment.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes is pushing down on Kersikov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kersikov is fighting to maintain full guard but Barnes has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Barnes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kersikov sees it coming and defends easily.
Kersikov is looking to control Barnes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kersikov avoid being mounted?#T10#
Kersikov controlling the position for now.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working.
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.
#SUB2#
Barnes seems to be looking for submissions.
Barnes trying to control the action but Kersikov is working from the bottom. #T11#
Barnes is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Barnes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Barnes trying to mount his opponent but Kersikov defends it.
Kersikov works his way to full guard. Good work.#T12#
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Barnes drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kersikov dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (4) vs (4) Barnes
Barnes is trying to control the position but Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T13#
Barnes wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment.
Kersikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
Barnes has control of Kersikov's left arm, preventing Kersikov from doing any damage.
Kersikov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Barnes trying to keep a closed guard but Kersikov is proving a slippery customer.
#T14#
Kersikov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kersikov'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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Barnes gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Barnes wins on points by 5 to 4.
Trevor Barnes thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 127 Chai vs Soderberg
Date: Apr 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 3 losses; Gino Gambini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 15 losses; Trevor Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gambini fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gambini shoots in for a double leg but Barnes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Barnes wants to counter the offense by Gambini and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Barnes moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Barnes has hold of one of Gambini's legs. Gambini is fighting the takedown attempt but Barnes gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gambini (0) vs (2) Barnes
Gambini controlling the position.
Barnes stands and throws Gambini's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gambini (0) vs (5) Barnes
Gambini is not content to let Barnes control the position.
Gambini wants to control but Barnes postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Barnes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gambini knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gambini wants to control but Barnes postures up.#T1##SUB2#
Barnes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gambini struggling a bit here.
Gambini gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Barnes seems to be looking for submissions.
Gambini gets full guard.
Gambini has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gambini pulls Barnes in close to prevent any damage.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Gambini keeps moving.
Barnes stopping the sweep attempt from Gambini.
Barnes looking to sit in guard and control but Gambini gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gambini (2) vs (5) Barnes
Barnes keeping full guard, as Gambini tries to pass.
Barnes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Gambini wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.
Gambini stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes.
Gambini is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gambini tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
Gambini content to stall in guard here. #T4#
Gambini has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gambini looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Barnes is trying to control the position but Gambini postures up. #T5#
Gambini content to stall in guard here.
Gambini seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Barnes for as long as he can get away with.
We've been informed that Barnes has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Barnes trying to control the position.
Gambini tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard. #T6#
Gambini is fighting to break Barnes's control of his arms but Barnes is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gambini forces his way into half guard.
Gambini is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gambini controlling the action here.#T7#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Gambini.
Barnes tries to roll over but Gambini keeps him under control.
Gambini not doing much here.
#T8#
Barnes is looking to improve his position.
Barnes wants to control but Gambini is keeping busy.
Barnes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Barnes.#T9#
Gambini is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gambini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gambini slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Barnes is trying to control the position but Gambini postures up.
Gambini showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T10#
Barnes seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gambini postures up.
Gambini is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Barnes looking to control.
#T11#
Barnes keeping full guard, as Gambini tries to pass.
Barnes has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gambini engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Barnes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gambini manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gambini (2) vs (7) Barnes
Gambini has his hands on Barnes's head, controlling the position.
Gambini'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.
Gambini really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T12#
Barnes trying to control but Gambini is working from the bottom.
Gambini seems keen to control Barnes's posture.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gambini is keeping the position for now.
Gambini pulls Barnes in to control the position. #T13#
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes won't allow Gambini to sweep him here.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Gambini keeps moving.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes is looking to pass into half guard but Gambini pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gambini is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gambini (4) vs (7) Barnes
Gambini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now.
Barnes is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gambini not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Barnes has control of Gambini's left arm, preventing Gambini from doing any damage. #T14#
Gambini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gambini postures up.
Barnes might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gambini haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gambini wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.
Gambini stays in close to Barnes's body and controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes is trying to keep Gambini in close.
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes wins on points by 7 to 4.
After winning the bout, Trevor Barnes thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SSG 122 Barnes vs Kersikov
Date: Mar 26, 2023 |
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 3 wins and 3 losses; Kent Dew! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 14 losses; Trevor Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dew fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dew doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Barnes counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Barnes.
Barnes is pressed up against the cage. Dew has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Barnes down to the mat. Barnes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Barnes has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kent Dew. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dew fails with a takedown attempt.
Dew looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dew dives in and grabs Barnes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Barnes pushes down on Dew's head and hops out.#CL2#
Barnes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dew is working for takedown but Barnes is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Barnes has picked Dew up - he's going for a ride! Barnes dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dew (0) vs (2) Barnes
Dew wants to get back to full guard.
Dew wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Barnes prevents Dew from improving his position.#T1##SUB#
Dew actively working from the bottom here.
Dew trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Dew looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Barnes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dew does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Barnes works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dew (0) vs (5) Barnes
Barnes wants to control the pace but Dew is squirming around nicely. #T2#
Dew regains half guard.
Dew tries to get to full guard but Barnes has control of the leg.
Dew is controlling Barnes's trapped leg to prevent Barnes from advancing to side control.
Dew trying to control but Barnes postures up.
#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Barnes is trying to work for a kimura but Dew is defending well.
#SUB#
Dew looking for submissions off his back.
Barnes is trying to control. Dew wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Dew tries to get to full guard but Barnes has control of the leg.
Dew trying to hold on to Barnes's head to control him but Barnes postures up.
Barnes slows the pace down in half guard.
Dew is not content to let Barnes control the position.
Dew gets back to full guard.
Dew is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Dew has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Barnes is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Dew. Score +3 for passing guard: Dew (0) vs (8) Barnes#T4#
Dew sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dew is not content to let Barnes control the position.
Dew slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Dew is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barnes defends well.#SUB#
Barnes is sitting in close to Dew's body. Dew has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Barnes is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Barnes is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Dew.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kent Dew! |
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Event:
SSG 119 Waterman vs Kimura
Date: Mar 19, 2023 |
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 13 wins and 13 losses; Trevor Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 8 losses; Matthew Bandini!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Barnes closes the distance and clinches.
Barnes has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#TD2#
Bandini manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
Bandini working for a triangle but Barnes defends it easily.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bandini is keeping the position for now.
Barnes pushing down on Bandini's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Bandini actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes wants to free his trapped foot but Bandini is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Barnes passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (3) vs (0) Bandini
Barnes trying to control but Bandini is having none of it.
Barnes controlling the pace for now.
Bandini tries to lock up and control but Barnes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2#
Barnes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bandini is looking to escape.
Bandini is desperately trying to improve his position but Barnes has a good base and remains in mount.
Bandini tries to hold on but Barnes pushes him away.
Barnes wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Barnes avoids the attempt from Bandini to control.
Barnes wants to control but Bandini has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Bandini is trying to control but Barnes manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (6) vs (0) Bandini
Barnes trying to control but Bandini is having none of it. #T3#
Bandini is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Barnes looking to control but Bandini is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bandini tries to lock up and control but Barnes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bandini wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Barnes (9) vs (0) Bandini
Barnes controlling well, preventing Bandini from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Barnes is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Bandini defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Bandini defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Barnes's arms. #T4#
Barnes is not going to allow Bandini to sit and survive in this position.
Bandini is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Barnes patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Bandini trying to control the hands but Barnes won't let him. #T5#
Barnes is trying to stick to Bandini's back but Bandini is turning into Barnes. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Barnes's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bandini. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (9) vs (2) Bandini
Barnes has control of Bandini's left arm, preventing Bandini from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bandini controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bandini trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Bandini won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.
Barnes keeping full guard, as Bandini tries to pass.
Barnes wants to sweep here but Bandini controlling him for the moment.
Barnes is adopting a defensive guard.#T6#
Barnes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bandini's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (11) vs (2) Bandini#SUB2#
Barnes is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Bandini has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Barnes is looking to defend but Bandini has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Barnes! Bandini pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Barnes taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Matthew Bandini! |
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Event:
SSG 115 Barnes vs Cheese
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
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 2 wins and 15 losses; Olaf Snowstrinski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 13 losses; Trevor Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nice takedown defense from Barnes. No joy for Snowstrinski on that attempt. #CL2#
Barnes closes the distance and clinches.
Snowstrinski has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Barnes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Barnes gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (0) vs (2) Barnes#SUB2#
Barnes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Barnes wants to free his trapped foot but Snowstrinski is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Snowstrinski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Snowstrinski is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snowstrinski is looking for a sweep. Barnes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barnes is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Snowstrinski wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Snowstrinski is not content to let Barnes control the position.#SUB2#
Barnes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
My spies in QUBE Gym inform me that Barnes has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Barnes tries to pass to full mount but Snowstrinski defends it. #SUB#
Snowstrinski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily.
Barnes is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Snowstrinski (0) vs (5) Barnes#T2##SUB2#
Barnes goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Snowstrinski turns into him and now he's in Barnes's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (2) vs (5) Barnes
Barnes controlling the position.#SUB#
Snowstrinski drops back looking for a leg! Barnes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Barnes manages to kick Snowstrinski off! Snowstrinski jumps back into Barnes's guard. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Snowstrinski drops back, looking for a kneebar! Barnes looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Barnes looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Barnes! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Snowstrinski (2) vs (9) Barnes#SUB2#
Barnes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Snowstrinski has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Barnes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Snowstrinski has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3#
Snowstrinski manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (4) vs (9) Barnes
Snowstrinski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barnes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Barnes wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Snowstrinski is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Snowstrinski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Snowstrinski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Barnes sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
Snowstrinski wants to control but Barnes is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Snowstrinski is trying to work for a kimura but Barnes is defending well.
Barnes controlling the position for now.#SUB#
Snowstrinski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barnes is just riding it out for now. Snowstrinski eventually gives up the hold.
Snowstrinski is just content to waste time from the top position. Barnes takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB#
Snowstrinski drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Barnes manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Snowstrinski has Barnes in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (4) vs (11) Barnes
Barnes is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T5#
Barnes trying to control but Snowstrinski is working from the bottom.
Barnes stays in close to Snowstrinski's body and controls the position.
Barnes won't allow Snowstrinski to sweep him here. #T6##SUB#
Snowstrinski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barnes is aware though and is defending well.
Barnes trying to control but Snowstrinski is working from the bottom.
Barnes sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Snowstrinski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barnes stays in close to Snowstrinski's body and controls the position.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Snowstrinski is keeping the position.#T7#
Barnes trying to control but Snowstrinski is working from the bottom.
Barnes not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Barnes trying to control but Snowstrinski is working from the bottom. #T8#
Barnes advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Snowstrinski (4) vs (14) Barnes
Barnes wants to control but Snowstrinski is keeping him busy.
Snowstrinski can't do much from the bottom here.
Snowstrinski is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Barnes off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Snowstrinski (8) vs (14) Barnes#T9##SUB#
Snowstrinski is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Barnes has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Barnes breaks Snowstrinski's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (8) vs (16) Barnes
Barnes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Snowstrinski keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Snowstrinski is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (10) vs (16) Barnes
Snowstrinski trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom. #T10#
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Snowstrinski wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving. #SUB#
Snowstrinski has gone for a leg lock! Barnes slips out almost immediately though and dives into Snowstrinski's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (10) vs (18) Barnes
Barnes looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Snowstrinski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T11#
Snowstrinski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Barnes controls the pace.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Snowstrinski keeps moving. #SUB#
Snowstrinski working for submissions but it's allowed Barnes to get to half guard.
Snowstrinski is not content to let Barnes control the position.#SUB2#
Barnes is trying to work for a kimura but Snowstrinski is defending well.
#T12##SUB2#
Barnes is working for a kimura but Snowstrinski is defending it quite comfortably.
Barnes tries to pass to full mount but Snowstrinski defends it.
Snowstrinski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Snowstrinski wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
Snowstrinski is staying active underneath Barnes, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T13#
Snowstrinski is trying to maintain the position but Barnes is very close to passing his half guard.
Barnes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Snowstrinski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Barnes is looking for a kimura but Snowstrinski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barnes to get the leverage.
Barnes trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Snowstrinski with the active half guard here but Barnes passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Snowstrinski (10) vs (21) Barnes#SUB2#
Barnes tries for a kimura but Snowstrinski is defending well. #T14##SUB2#
Barnes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Snowstrinski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Barnes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Snowstrinski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Barnes happy to just control the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes wins on points by 21 to 10.
An out of breath Trevor Barnes thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSG 107 Cheese vs Gambini
Date: Feb 19, 2023 |
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 12 wins and 12 losses; Trevor Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 15 losses; Wang Dong!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Barnes has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dong is looking to take this one to the mat.
Barnes is looking to take this one to the mat.
Barnes is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dong is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dong gets underhooks to prevent Barnes's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trevor Barnes. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Barnes has Dong pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Barnes pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Dong tumbling to the mat - Barnes dives into Dong's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (0) Dong
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Dong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong wants to sweep here but Barnes controlling him for the moment.
Barnes is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Barnes wants to control from the top but Dong keeps moving. #SUB2#
Dong has his foot on Barnes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barnes works his way back into a safe position though.
We've been hearing good reports from Barnes's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dong wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Dong keeps moving.
Barnes is pushing down on Dong's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dong is fighting to maintain full guard but Barnes has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Barnes is trying to work for a kimura but Dong is defending well.
#T2#
Dong moves into full guard.
Dong keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dong wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Dong keeps moving.
Dong wants to control the position but Barnes says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Dong tries to get to full guard but Barnes has control of the leg. #T3#
Barnes trying to pass the guard but Dong defending well. #SUB#
Barnes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dong doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barnes.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dong keeps working.
Dong works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
Barnes is pushing down on Dong's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dong is fighting to maintain full guard but Barnes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Barnes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Barnes seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Barnes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dong sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Barnes is working for a kimura but Dong is defending it quite comfortably.
Dong has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barnes is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Barnes 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.
#T5#
Barnes prevents Dong from improving his position.
Dong is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Barnes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dong has managed to free his arm - good work. #T6#
Dong is looking for a sweep. Barnes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dong gets back to full guard.
Dong looking for a sweep. Not yet Dong, not yet.
Barnes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Barnes is pressing down on Dong's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dong is holding on for now.
Dong tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control.
Barnes is pressing down on Dong's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dong is holding on for now. #T7#
Dong trying to control from the bottom.
Dong is pressing down on Barnes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dong has his hands on Barnes's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Dong working for a triangle but Barnes defends it easily.
Dong 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.#T8#
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Dong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dong is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Barnes is posturing up here but Dong has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Barnes tries to roll out but it's too tight and Barnes has to tap! Slick submission there by Dong!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wang Dong!
An out of breath Wang Dong thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSG 102 Gomes vs Schaubi
Date: Feb 05, 2023 |
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 12 wins and 11 losses; Trevor Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Toyotomi Ieyasu!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Alyssa Summers and John Kavanagh.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Ieyasu darts in and clinches Barnes up against the cage.#TD2#
Ieyasu gets control of Barnes's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ieyasu will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ieyasu is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Barnes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Barnes postures up.
#SUB2#
Barnes is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Ieyasu has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Barnes is looking to defend but Ieyasu has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Barnes! Ieyasu pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Barnes taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Toyotomi Ieyasu!
After winning the bout, Toyotomi Ieyasu thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 94
Date: Jan 15, 2023 |
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 12 wins and 10 losses; Trevor Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Richard Cheese!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Barnes moves into the clinch successfully.
Barnes drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cheese pulls his leg out and moves away.
Barnes moves in looking to clinch but Cheese pushes him off.
Cheese wants to counter with a clinch but Barnes pushes him away.
Cheese keeps the fight on the outside.
Cheese tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Barnes pushes Cheese up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Barnes has picked Cheese up - he's going for a ride! Barnes dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (0) Cheese
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Barnes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cheese has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cheese is staying active underneath Barnes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheese keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Barnes has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Barnes is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Barnes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cheese knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cheese wants to get back to full guard.
Cheese is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Barnes trying to control from half guard but Cheese is working away.
Barnes tries to pass to full mount but Cheese defends it.
Cheese keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Barnes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cheese does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Cheese 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.#SUB#
Barnes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cheese doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barnes. #SUB#
Barnes is working for a kimura but Cheese is defending it quite comfortably.
Cheese is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Barnes is trying to control the action in half guard but Cheese is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Barnes is working for a kimura but Cheese is defending it quite comfortably.
Cheese gets back to full guard.
#T4#
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cheese is keeping the position for now.
Barnes trying to move into half guard but instead Cheese has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (2) Cheese
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet.
Cheese showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cheese stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes.#T5#
Barnes has his hands on Cheese's head, controlling the position.
Cheese won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.
Barnes looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Cheese won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.
Cheese is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Barnes looking to control.
#T6#
Cheese preventing the sweep.
Barnes looking to control.
Barnes 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.
Barnes is trying to control the position but Cheese postures up.
Cheese is stalling in the full guard.
Barnes is pulling down on Cheese's head to control his posture.
Barnes is trying to keep Cheese in close.
#T7#
Cheese is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet.
Barnes is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cheese controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Barnes pulls Cheese in close to his closed guard and prevents Cheese from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cheese is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T8#
Barnes is trying to control the position but Cheese postures up.
Cheese stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes.
Cheese controlling from the top position.
Barnes looking to control.
Cheese stays in close to Barnes's body and controls the position.
Barnes working a defensive guard here.
#T9#
Cheese pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now.
Cheese slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (2) vs (5) Cheese
Cheese just content to control the position. #T10#
Barnes is looking to regain half guard here but Cheese keeps moving and retains side control. #T11#
Cheese controls the position.
Barnes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Barnes seems a little lost for a moment, as Cheese dominates the positioning.
Barnes is looking for a sweep.#T12#
Barnes can't do much from the bottom here.
Cheese takes a little break here. Barnes wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Barnes wants to control but Cheese postures up.
Barnes is looking for a sweep.
Barnes can't do much from the bottom here. #T13#
Barnes is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cheese is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Barnes is trying to get back to half guard.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Barnes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cheese takes a little break here. Barnes wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T14#
Barnes tries to improve position but can't.
Cheese in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Barnes tries to buck Cheese off but Cheese is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cheese controlling from side mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cheese wins on points by 5 to 2.
A victorious Richard Cheese thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 87
Date: Jan 01, 2023 |
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 1 wins and 3 losses; Sebastion Lynar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 9 losses; Trevor Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lynar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barnes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sebastion Lynar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lynar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Barnes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lynar somewhat.#CL2#
Barnes takes the fight into the clinch.
Lynar tries to pull guard but Barnes holds him up against the cage and eventually Lynar drops back down to his feet.
#TD#
Lynar jumps into guard, dragging Barnes to the mat.
Barnes has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at QUBE Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Lynar pushes a forearm under Barnes's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Barnes is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sebastion Lynar!
A very excited looking Sebastion Lynar rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 84
Date: Dec 18, 2022 |
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 1 wins and 4 losses; Diego Hageman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 9 losses; Trevor Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hageman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barnes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Barnes tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Hageman forces Barnes back against the cage and clinches.
Barnes is trying to drag Hageman to the mat but Hageman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Barnes is trying to drag Hageman to the mat but Hageman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Barnes is looking for a takedown.
Diego Hageman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trevor Barnes.
Hageman tries to pull guard but Barnes forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Barnes looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hageman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Barnes smiles and moves away.
Hageman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barnes as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Barnes darts in and clinches Hageman up against the cage.#T1#
Barnes tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hageman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Barnes after a bit of a struggle.
Barnes drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hageman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hageman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Barnes counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Barnes.
Barnes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hageman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hageman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Barnes gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Barnes tries to score a body lock takedown but Hageman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hageman stops a takedown attempt from Barnes.
Barnes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hageman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T2#
Barnes keeps the fight on the outside.
Barnes stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Barnes rushes Hageman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Barnes is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hageman can't get the takedown.
Hageman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hageman is looking for a takedown.
Barnes goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hageman prevents it.
Hageman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Barnes prevents it.
#TD#
Hageman has Barnes pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hageman pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Barnes tumbling to the mat - Hageman dives into Barnes's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hageman (2) vs (0) Barnes#T3#
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Hageman from controlling successfully.
Hageman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now.
Hageman preventing the sweep.
Hageman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hageman is one step ahead there. #T4#
Barnes looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hageman sitting in guard here, content to control.
Barnes has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Mentor Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Barnes pulls Hageman in close to his closed guard and prevents Hageman from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hageman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T5#
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Hageman trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes has his hands on Hageman's head, controlling the position. #T6#
Hageman works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Barnes tries to roll over but Hageman keeps him under control.
Hageman is looking to take a break and control but Barnes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barnes is looking to improve his position.
Barnes wants to control but Hageman is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Hageman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Barnes has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes wants to control but Hageman is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T7#
Barnes is refusing to be controlled, as Hageman sits in half guard. #SUB#
Hageman is working for a kimura here but Barnes manages to reverse the position and he's now in Hageman's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (2) vs (2) Barnes
Hageman is pulling down on Barnes's head. It's preventing any offense from Barnes, at least for the moment.
Hageman is trying to keep Barnes in close.
#T8#
Barnes wants to control from the top but Hageman keeps moving.
Hageman keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass. #SUB#
Hageman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barnes is aware though and is defending well.
Barnes sitting in guard here, content to control. #T9#
Barnes looking to sit in guard and control but Hageman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (4) vs (2) Barnes#SUB#
Hageman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hageman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hageman trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Hageman drops back looking for a leg! Barnes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Barnes manages to kick Hageman off! Hageman jumps back into Barnes's guard.
Barnes looking to control.
#T10#
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Hageman wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.
Barnes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (4) vs (4) Barnes
Hageman can't keep his opponent in guard - Barnes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hageman is staying active underneath Barnes, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T11#
Hageman is looking to improve his position.
Hageman trying to get back to full guard but Barnes takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hageman (4) vs (7) Barnes
Hageman is squirming around, avoiding Barnes's attempts to control the action.
Barnes is stalling here but it's allowed Hageman to get half guard.
#SUB2#
Hageman is defending against the submission attempts here by Barnes.
#T12#
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hageman keeps working.
Barnes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hageman wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Barnes is working for a kimura but Hageman is defending it quite comfortably.
#T13#
Hageman trying to control but Barnes postures up.
Barnes is trying to control. Hageman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Barnes is looking for a kimura but Hageman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barnes to get the leverage.
Barnes wants to control but Hageman is keeping him busy.
Barnes is looking to stall here but Hageman recovers full guard. #T14#
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Hageman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hageman trying to keep a closed guard but Barnes is proving a slippery customer.
Hageman seems keen to control Barnes's posture.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hageman keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hageman is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes wins on points by 7 to 4.
Trevor Barnes thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 79
Date: Dec 11, 2022 |
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 10 wins and 9 losses; Trevor Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 16 losses; Bea Mason!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Barnes clinches up against the cage.
Mason 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.
Mason is pressed up against the cage. Barnes has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mason down to the mat. Mason avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mason has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Mason dives in for a single leg takedown but Barnes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Mason closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Barnes's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (0) vs (2) Mason
Mason is stalling in the full guard.
Mason preventing the sweep.
Barnes is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason 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 (2) vs (2) Mason
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Mason is retaining full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Mason throws his legs up looking for a submission but Barnes uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (5) vs (2) Mason
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason can't do much from the bottom here.
Barnes controlling from side mount. #SUB#
Barnes goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mason rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Barnes's guard! Nice work there by Mason! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (5) vs (4) Mason
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Barnes trying to keep a closed guard but Mason is proving a slippery customer.
We've been hearing good reports from Barnes's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Mason seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Let's hope that Mason 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.
Mason wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.
Barnes working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Mason 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. #T3#
Barnes trying to control the position.
Barnes is really struggling to control Mason but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Mason trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
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 (7) vs (4) Mason
Mason 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.
Mason pulls Barnes in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Barnes wants to control from the top but Mason keeps moving. #SUB2#
Mason looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mason keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Mason is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T5#
Mason is controlling Barnes's posture.#SUB2#
Mason looking for a guillotine here but Barnes defends easily.
Barnes slips nicely into half guard.
Barnes seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Mason 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 (10) vs (4) Mason#T6#
Mason is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Barnes trying to control but Mason is having none of it.
Barnes controlling from mount.
Mason is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mason gets back to half guard.
Barnes is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mason trying to control here.
#T7##SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mason wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
#SUB#
Barnes is trying to work for a kimura but Mason is defending well.
#T8##SUB#
Barnes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mason is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Mason looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mason won't allow Barnes to pass to mount.
Mason trying to control from the bottom.
Mason tries to get to full guard but Barnes has control of the leg. #SUB#
Barnes is working for a submission of some sort.
#T9##SUB2#
Mason is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Mason is defending against the submission attempts here by Barnes.
Mason wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
#T10##SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Barnes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mason doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barnes.
Barnes is trying to control the action in half guard but Mason is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T11##SUB#
Barnes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mason is looking for a sweep. Barnes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Mason is defending well.
Barnes is keen to just control but Mason is a slippery customer.
Mason wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Barnes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mason doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barnes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Barnes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T12#
Mason wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mason keeps working.
Mason has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barnes is working away from the top position though.
Mason wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
#T13#
Barnes trying to control from half guard but Mason is working away.
Mason controlling the position for now.
Mason is trying to control but Barnes manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (13) vs (4) Mason
Barnes controlling the pace for now.
Mason is trying desperately to improve position.
Barnes controlling the pace for now. #T14#
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.#SUB#
Barnes working for a guillotine from mount but Mason is in no mood to give up.
Barnes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Barnes prevents Mason from getting the reversal.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes tries to control but Mason wriggling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes takes the fight on points by 13 to 4.
A relieved looking Trevor Barnes thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 76
Date: Dec 04, 2022 |
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 11 wins and 3 losses; Steve Sherk! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Trevor Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Barnes forces Sherk back against the cage and clinches.
Barnes stops a takedown attempt from Sherk.
#TD2#
Barnes has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Sherk clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sherk (0) vs (4) Barnes
Barnes is hanging on to Sherk's back as he tries to escape.
Sherk prevents Barnes from getting a body triangle.#SUB2#
Barnes seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Sherk's chin but Sherk turns very nicely into Barnes's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Sherk.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sherk (2) vs (4) Barnes
Barnes pulls Sherk in close to his closed guard and prevents Sherk from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sherk sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Barnes's guard. #T1#
Barnes is not content to let Sherk control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sherk wants to free his trapped foot but Barnes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Barnes is controlling Sherk's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Sherk is keen to just control but Barnes is a slippery customer.
Barnes gets full guard.
Sherk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Barnes controlling Sherk's posture.
Sherk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now.
Barnes trying to control the position here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barnes is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sherk (2) vs (6) Barnes
Barnes stopping the sweep attempt from Sherk.#T3##SUB#
Sherk is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Sherk is retaining full guard.
Barnes trying to control but Sherk is working from the bottom.
My spies in Mentor Gym inform me that Barnes has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Barnes might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sherk haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Barnes advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sherk (2) vs (9) Barnes
Barnes trying to control the action but Sherk is working from the bottom. #T4#
Sherk is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sherk has a hand on Barnes's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Barnes takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Sherk (2) vs (12) Barnes#SUB2#
Barnes working for a submission but Sherk is keeping him at bay.
Barnes wants to take Sherk's back here but Sherk is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Barnes prevents Sherk from getting the reversal.#T5#
Sherk tries to lock up and control but Barnes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Barnes trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Barnes jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Sherk is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Sherk and Barnes has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB2#
Barnes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Barnes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T6##SUB2#
Barnes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sherk tries to buck Barnes off but Barnes is having none of it.#SUB2#
Barnes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Barnes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Barnes working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Barnes trying to control the action but Sherk is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Barnes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sherk can't do much from the bottom here.
Sherk tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Barnes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sherk, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Barnes tries for a kimura but Sherk is defending well. #T8#
Barnes wants to control but Sherk is keeping him busy.
Barnes working away.
Sherk is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T9#
Sherk wants to control but Barnes postures up.
Sherk sneaks back into half guard.
Sherk is looking to improve his position.
Sherk is in trouble now - Barnes has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sherk (2) vs (15) Barnes#SUB2#
Barnes is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Sherk has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Sherk! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sherk (4) vs (15) Barnes
Barnes controlling Sherk's posture. #T10#
Barnes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barnes has Sherk pulled in close to control his posture.
Sherk trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom. #T11#
Barnes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sherk (4) vs (17) Barnes
Sherk looking for a sweep. Not yet Sherk, not yet.
Sherk keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sherk is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sherk (6) vs (17) Barnes
Barnes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sherk is working away from the top position though.
Sherk slows the pace down in half guard. #T12#
Sherk is trying to control. Barnes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Barnes is looking for a sweep. Sherk is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barnes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Barnes.
Sherk tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
Barnes is adopting a defensive guard.#T13#
Sherk passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Sherk (9) vs (17) Barnes
Sherk looking to control but instead Barnes has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Barnes trying to control here.
Barnes wants to improve his position but Sherk is controlling well.
Barnes keeps trying to improve his position.#T14#
Sherk tries to pass to full mount but Barnes defends it.
Barnes is holding on to half guard well.
Barnes is not content to let Sherk control the position.#SUB#
Sherk is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Barnes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sherk prevents Barnes from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes wins on points by 17 to 9.
During a confident post fight interview, Trevor Barnes thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 68
Date: Nov 20, 2022 |
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 9 wins and 8 losses; Trevor Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 4 losses; Nykolai Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Russell Pearce and Joseph Jones.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kersikov looks for a takedown but Barnes sprawls well.
Kersikov has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Barnes moves into the clinch.
Barnes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kersikov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kersikov jumps guard but Barnes turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Trevor Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nykolai Kersikov.
Kersikov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Barnes gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kersikov fails to pull guard.
#TD2#
Kersikov has picked Barnes up - he's going for a ride! Kersikov dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (0) vs (2) Kersikov
Kersikov stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but Barnes defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes trying to control but Kersikov postures up.
Barnes wants to get back to full guard but Kersikov has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (0) vs (5) Kersikov#T1#
Barnes is wriggling around trying to escape.
Barnes is working hard here to advance position.
Kersikov controlling from the full mount.
Barnes wants to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.#T2#
Barnes tries to control Kersikov's body but Kersikov pushes him off. Barnes squirms to his side and now Kersikov has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Barnes (0) vs (8) Kersikov
Barnes tries to escape the position.
Kersikov is not going to allow Barnes to sit and survive in this position.
Kersikov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
You can see the frustration on Barnes's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kersikov gets his hands free as Barnes looks to control. #T3#
Kersikov slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Barnes trying to control but not successfully.
Kersikov controlling from the back.
Barnes is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kersikov controls the position.
Kersikov controlling well, preventing Barnes from escaping the position.
Barnes turns into Kersikov and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (8) Kersikov
Barnes slips nicely into half guard.#T4#
Barnes trying to control the action but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Kersikov keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Barnes moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (5) vs (8) Kersikov
Kersikov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Barnes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
This fight is sponsored by Chainsaw 7. More blood and guts and stuff like that, in cinemas everywhere now!#SUB#
Barnes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kersikov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T5##SUB#
Barnes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Barnes goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kersikov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Barnes's guard! Nice work there by Kersikov! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (5) vs (10) Kersikov
Kersikov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T6#
Barnes looking to control.
Barnes has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kersikov passes into half guard.
Barnes is pressing down on Kersikov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T7#
Kersikov content to stall in guard here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Barnes holds on and takes a little breather.
Kersikov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kersikov being controlled here momentarily.
Barnes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T8#
Barnes is pulling down on Kersikov's head. It's preventing any offense from Kersikov, at least for the moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Barnes's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
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 is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barnes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kersikov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (7) vs (10) Kersikov#T9#
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Kersikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barnes trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom. #T10#
Kersikov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
Kersikov is adopting a defensive guard.
Kersikov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (7) vs (12) Kersikov#T11#
Kersikov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Barnes is pressing down on Kersikov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kersikov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Kersikov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kersikov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Barnes trying to keep a closed guard but Kersikov is proving a slippery customer.
#T12#
Kersikov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Barnes is trying to control the position but Kersikov postures up.
Barnes is looking to sweep but instead, Kersikov has passed into half guard.
Kersikov controlling the action here.#T13#
Barnes wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Barnes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kersikov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kersikov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnes (11) vs (12) Kersikov#SUB#
Barnes is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kersikov defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Barnes is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kersikov defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Barnes is looking to control Kersikov but Kersikov is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T14##SUB#
Barnes working for the choke.
Barnes tries to keep control of the position but Kersikov is staying busy.
Kersikov is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Barnes off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Barnes has the hooks in. Kersikov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Barnes looking for the choke from the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 12 to 11.
A relieved looking Nykolai Kersikov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 67
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 9 losses; Darius Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Trevor Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracie moves in looking to clinch but Barnes pushes him off.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gracie is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Barnes tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gracie has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Barnes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gracie stops a takedown attempt from Barnes.
Darius Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trevor Barnes.
Barnes drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gracie pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Gracie forces Barnes back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes tries for a takedown but Gracie manages to get underhooks.
Barnes is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gracie gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Gracie jumps guard and drags Barnes to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Gracie is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Gracie working for a triangle but Barnes defends it easily.
#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracie is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Barnes
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Barnes has his hands on Gracie's head, controlling the position.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Barnes is pulling down on Gracie's head. It's preventing any offense from Gracie, at least for the moment.
Gracie seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Barnes has his hands on Gracie's head, controlling the position.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving. #T3#
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T4#
Barnes looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gracie 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: Gracie (2) vs (2) Barnes#SUB2#
Barnes is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gracie is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gracie has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (4) vs (2) Barnes
Gracie postures up.
#T5#
Barnes has his hands on Gracie's head, controlling the position.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.#SUB#
Gracie drops back, looking for a kneebar! Barnes looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Barnes looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Barnes! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracie (4) vs (6) Barnes
Gracie struggling a bit here.
Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Barnes keeps moving and retains side control.
Barnes trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom. #T6#
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.
Barnes wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Barnes is trying to get an arm triangle but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Barnes keeps moving and retains side control. #T7#
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Barnes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gracie has escaped the position, nice work there.
Barnes trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
Barnes might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gracie haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T8#
Gracie tries to bench press Barnes off him but Barnes keeps the position.
Barnes happy to just control the position for now. #SUB2#
Barnes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gracie is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Barnes working away.#T9#
Gracie is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Gracie trying to remain calm as Barnes controls from the top position.
Gracie gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Barnes controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Barnes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie trying to control here.
#T10##SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barnes uses his free foot to push down on Gracie's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gracie. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (4) vs (9) Barnes
Gracie tries to hold on but Barnes postures up.
Gracie slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T11##SUB2#
Barnes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Barnes is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
Barnes is pressing down on Gracie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracie is holding on for now.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Gracie wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Barnes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T12#
Gracie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barnes is working away from the top position though.
Barnes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gracie works his way to full guard. Good work.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes stays in close to Gracie's body and controls the position. #T13#
Barnes trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Barnes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barnes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Barnes passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (4) vs (12) Barnes
My spies in Mentor Gym inform me that Barnes has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gracie can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Barnes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T14##SUB2#
Barnes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Barnes is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes wins on points by 12 to 4.
A victorious Trevor Barnes thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 61
Date: Nov 06, 2022 |
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 14 wins and 3 losses; Tendren Hlervu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Trevor Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Hlervu shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Barnes manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hlervu (2) vs (0) Barnes
Hlervu seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Barnes working a defensive guard here.
Barnes pulls Hlervu in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes trying to control the position.
Hlervu is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Barnes looking to control.
#T1##SUB2#
Barnes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barnes might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hlervu haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hlervu is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Barnes pulls Hlervu in close to prevent any damage.
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Hlervu is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Barnes is trying to keep Hlervu in close.
Hlervu preventing the sweep.
Hlervu wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.
Hlervu postures up.
Hlervu won't allow Barnes to sweep him here. #T3#
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hlervu slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hlervu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now.
Barnes looking to control.
Hlervu stands and throws Barnes's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (5) vs (0) Barnes
Barnes trying to remain calm as Hlervu controls from the top position.
Barnes is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Hlervu controlling the position from side mount.
Hlervu tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Barnes is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Hlervu tries for a kimura but Barnes is defending well.
Hlervu is looking to take a break and control but Barnes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T5#
You can see the frustration on Barnes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hlervu tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Barnes trying to control but Hlervu flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hlervu (8) vs (0) Barnes#SUB#
Hlervu is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Barnes has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T6#
Barnes breaks Hlervu's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hlervu (8) vs (2) Barnes
Barnes postures up.
Barnes slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Barnes advances to half guard.
Hlervu moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hlervu wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Barnes is now in half guard.
Hlervu tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control.#T7#
Hlervu trying to hold on to Barnes's head to control him but Barnes postures up.
Hlervu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Barnes wants to work for an arm triangle but Hlervu is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hlervu wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
#T8#
Barnes wants to control but Hlervu is keeping him busy.
Hlervu slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hlervu working a defensive guard here.
Hlervu keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Hlervu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barnes defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hlervu throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Barnes escapes and throws Hlervu's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (8) vs (5) Barnes#T9#
Barnes laying and praying for a moment but Hlervu takes advantage and regains half guard. #SUB#
Hlervu actively working from the bottom here.
Hlervu gets full guard.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Hlervu keeps moving. #T10#
Barnes is pushing down on Hlervu's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hlervu is fighting to maintain full guard but Barnes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hlervu is looking to control Barnes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hlervu avoid being mounted?
Barnes trying to mount his opponent but Hlervu defends it.
Barnes is looking to stall here but Hlervu recovers full guard.
Hlervu keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully. #T11#
Hlervu keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass. #SUB#
Hlervu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Hlervu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barnes defends well.#SUB#
Barnes content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Hlervu has locked up a guillotine! Hlervu's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Barnes is holding on here and Hlervu must be using up a lot of energy. Barnes has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Hlervu gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tendren Hlervu!
Our winner, Tendren Hlervu, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 56
Date: Oct 30, 2022 |
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 7 losses; Trevor Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 5 losses; Rumsfeld Shart!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jonathan Paton and John Kavanagh.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Barnes pushes Shart up against the cage in a clinch.
Barnes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shart fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Barnes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Barnes has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Shart clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Barnes (4) vs (0) Shart
Shart is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Barnes tightening his grip on Shart, looking for the choke.
Shart rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T1#
Shart wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Shart looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shart wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
#SUB#
Barnes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shart doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barnes.
Shart regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2##SUB2#
Shart throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Barnes being controlled here momentarily.
Barnes slips nicely into half guard.
Shart wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shart is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Shart is not content to let Barnes control the position.#SUB2#
Shart is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Barnes is working for a kimura but Shart is defending it quite comfortably.
Barnes prevents Shart from improving his position.
Shart trying to control but Barnes postures up.
#T4#
Shart has a hand on Barnes's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Barnes takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (7) vs (0) Shart
Barnes avoids the attempt from Shart to control.
Shart tries to improve his position but instead Barnes has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Barnes (10) vs (0) Shart#SUB#
Barnes has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Shart has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Barnes working for a choke but Shart is defending well. #T5#
Shart breaks Barnes's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (10) vs (2) Shart
Barnes trying to control the position.
Shart looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes is trying to control the position but Shart postures up.
Shart trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom. #T6#
Barnes looking to control.
#SUB#
Shart avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet.
We've been hearing good reports from Barnes's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Shart trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Shart slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (10) vs (5) Shart
Shart controlling the position. #T7#
You can see the frustration on Barnes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shart happy to just control the position for now.
Barnes tries to bench press Shart off him but Shart keeps the position.
Shart controls the position from side control.
Barnes wants to control but Shart postures up.#T8#
Barnes is trying to get back to half guard.
Barnes wants to control but Shart postures up.
Shart wants to control for a moment but Barnes uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Barnes is trying to get back to full guard.
Barnes is staying active underneath Shart, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Shart tries to pass to full mount but Barnes defends it. #T9##SUB2#
Shart is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Barnes wants to control but Shart is keeping busy.
Barnes is trying to get back to full guard.
Shart slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Shart is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barnes is just riding it out for now. Shart eventually gives up the hold. #T10##SUB2#
Shart is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barnes is just riding it out for now. Shart eventually gives up the hold.
Barnes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Shart seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T11#
Shart trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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 (12) vs (5) Shart
Shart keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes postures up.
Barnes stopping the sweep attempt from Shart.
Shart looking to control.
#T12#
Shart wants to improve his position but instead Barnes has moved into half guard.
Shart is looking to control Barnes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shart avoid being mounted?
Shart is looking for a sweep. Barnes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barnes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shart does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Shart is trying to maintain the position but Barnes is very close to passing his half guard.
Barnes wants to control but Shart is keeping him busy.
Barnes prevents Shart from improving his position.
Shart wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T13#
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shart keeps working. #SUB#
Barnes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Shart is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Barnes wants to work for an arm triangle but Shart is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Shart wants to get back to full guard.#T14#
Shart wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy.
Barnes controlling the pace.
Barnes prevents Shart from improving his position.
Shart trying to control but Barnes postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Shart is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily.
Shart has his hands clasped together around Barnes's back. He's all about the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes takes the fight on points by 12 to 5.
A victorious Trevor Barnes thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Rumsfeld Shart stepped up to the mic, saying 'You either win or you learn, this time I learned... Ossss'. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 55
Date: Oct 23, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Rickson Caceres! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Trevor Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Caceres shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Barnes sprawls well. Barnes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Caceres gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Barnes as Caceres shoots in.
Caceres shoots in for a double leg but Barnes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Caceres sets himself, and Barnes steps forward looking for the clinch! Caceres avoids it this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rickson Caceres. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Caceres misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Barnes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Caceres.#CL2#
Barnes closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Barnes tightens his grip and picks Caceres up, before dumping him to the ground. Caceres manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Caceres (0) vs (2) Barnes#SUB#
Caceres had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barnes defends it easily.
Caceres is trying to control the position but Barnes postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes passes Caceres's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Caceres is not content to let Barnes control the position.
Barnes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1#
Caceres has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barnes is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Barnes 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.
#SUB#
Caceres looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Barnes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Caceres regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2#
Caceres keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Caceres working a defensive guard here.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Caceres keeps moving.
Caceres controls Barnes momentarily but Barnes frees himself.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Caceres is keeping the position.#SUB#
Caceres is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barnes defends well.#SUB#
Caceres has his foot on Barnes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barnes works his way back into a safe position though.#T3##SUB#
Caceres had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barnes defends it easily.
Barnes controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Barnes passes Caceres's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Caceres tries to get to full guard but Barnes has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Barnes is looking for a kimura but Caceres is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barnes to get the leverage.
My spies in Mentor Gym inform me that Barnes has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Caceres is defending against the submission attempts here by Barnes.
Caceres tries to get to full guard but Barnes has control of the leg. #T4#
Caceres controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB#
Caceres looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Caceres trying to control here.
Caceres is looking for a sweep. Barnes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barnes wants to control but Caceres is keeping him busy.
Caceres has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Caceres is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Caceres makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Caceres.#T5##SUB#
Caceres has his foot on Barnes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barnes works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Caceres looking for a guillotine here but Barnes defends easily.
#SUB#
Caceres throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Caceres has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Barnes should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Caceres has tightened it up now! Barnes should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rickson Caceres!
Rickson Caceres tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 49
Date: Oct 16, 2022 |
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 6 wins and 6 losses; Trevor Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 10 losses; Bea Mason!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mason misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Barnes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barnes wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Mason clinches.
Mason is trying to pull guard but Barnes turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Trevor Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bea Mason.
Mason is working for takedown but Barnes is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mason can't get the takedown.
Barnes drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Barnes goes for a takedown attempt but Mason pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mason has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL#
Barnes has Mason up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason gets underhooks to prevent Barnes's takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Mason successfully pulls guard.
#T1#
Mason working a defensive guard here.
Mason looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barnes is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Barnes 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. #SUB2#
Mason working for a triangle but Barnes defends it easily.
Barnes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mason's guard. #T2#
Mason won't allow Barnes to pass to mount.
Mason is controlling Barnes's trapped leg to prevent Barnes from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura here.
Mason trying to control here.
Mason is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Barnes in particular looking to stall.#T3##SUB#
Barnes wants to work for an arm triangle but Mason is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mason keeps working.
Mason is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Barnes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mason is trying to maintain the position but Barnes is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Barnes wants to take a breather but Mason is having none of it.
Mason wants to get back to full guard but Barnes has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (3) vs (0) Mason
Barnes wants to control but Mason is keeping him busy.
Mason is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Barnes's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mason is trying to get back to full guard.#T5##SUB#
Barnes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mason is trying to control but can't.
Mason is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnes is trying to control. Mason wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T6##SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mason defends it well. #SUB2#
Mason looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barnes keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Barnes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mason sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Mason looking for submissions off his back.
Mason tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control.#T7#
Barnes works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (6) vs (0) Mason
Mason tries to buck Barnes off but Barnes is having none of it.
Mason is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mason keeps trying to improve his position.
The referee asks Barnes politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Barnes prefers to stall for the moment though.
Barnes working away.#T8##SUB#
Barnes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mason, who protects the arm well.
Mason can't do much from the bottom here.
Barnes trying to control the action but Mason is working from the bottom.
Mason is holding Barnes down, trying to stall.#T9#
Mason can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Barnes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Barnes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mason is looking to regain half guard here but Barnes keeps moving and retains side control. #T10#
Barnes trying to control the action but Mason is working from the bottom.
Mason is trying to improve his position.#T11#
Barnes wants to control but Mason is keeping him busy.
Mason struggling a bit here.
Mason tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mason has escaped the position, nice work there. #T12##SUB#
Barnes tries for a kimura but Mason is defending well.
Mason is trying to control Barnes's posture but Barnes avoids it. #SUB#
Barnes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mason is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mason is trying to get back to half guard.#T13#
Barnes is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Mason will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Mason struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Barnes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason tries to bench press Barnes off him but Barnes keeps the position.
Barnes trying to control the action but Mason is working from the bottom. #T14#
Barnes is really struggling to control Mason but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Barnes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mason is trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes wants to control but Mason is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes takes the fight on points by 6 to 0.
A relieved looking Trevor Barnes thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 45
Date: Oct 09, 2022 |
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 7 wins and 5 losses; LLoyd Christmas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Trevor Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Barnes moves into range and clinches up with Christmas.#TD2#
Barnes is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Christmas can't fight it off and eventually Barnes manages to take the fight to the floor. Christmas looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Christmas (0) vs (2) Barnes
My spies in Mentor Gym inform me that Barnes has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Christmas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Barnes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barnes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Christmas wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Christmas is looking to cinch up a triangle. Barnes throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Christmas's body to avoid the submission. Christmas has instead reached around Barnes's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Christmas arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). LLoyd Christmas!
After winning the bout, LLoyd Christmas thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 41
Date: Oct 02, 2022 |
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 6 wins and 4 losses; Trevor Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Nykolai Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Barnes darts in and clinches Kersikov up against the cage.
Barnes can't get the takedown.
Kersikov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Barnes gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kersikov gets underhooks to prevent Barnes's takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Kersikov gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (0) vs (2) Kersikov
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Barnes is defending well.
Barnes keeping control of the position.
Barnes trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Barnes is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Kersikov trying to mount his opponent but Barnes defends it.
Kersikov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Barnes moves into full guard.
Barnes is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
Kersikov controlling from the top position.
Barnes wants to improve his position but instead Kersikov has moved into half guard.
Kersikov slows the pace down in half guard.
Kersikov is pressing down on Barnes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Barnes is holding on for now. #T3#
Barnes controlling the position for now.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Barnes is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kersikov wants to take a breather but Barnes is having none of it.
Kersikov controlling the action here.
Barnes tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.#T4#
Barnes controlling the position for now.
Barnes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kersikov is working away from the top position though.
Kersikov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kersikov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T5#
Kersikov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Barnes trying to hold on to Kersikov's head to control him but Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Barnes gets back to full guard.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T6#
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barnes looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kersikov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Barnes trying to control the position here.
Barnes controls Kersikov momentarily but Kersikov frees himself. #T7#
Barnes managing to control the position.
Kersikov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (0) vs (5) Kersikov
Kersikov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Barnes's legs.
Kersikov is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T8#
Barnes can't do much from the bottom here.
Barnes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kersikov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Barnes is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kersikov off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnes (4) vs (5) Kersikov#SUB#
Barnes patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Kersikov trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Barnes is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kersikov knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kersikov for a finish. #SUB#
Barnes is looking for the choke from the back position but Kersikov is controlling his hands well. #T9#
Kersikov is holding onto Barnes's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.#SUB#
Kersikov is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Kersikov defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Barnes's arms. #SUB#
Barnes is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T10#
Kersikov tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Barnes is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Barnes tightening his grip on Kersikov, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Barnes is looking for the choke from the back position but Kersikov is controlling his hands well. #T11#
Kersikov trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Barnes has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Kersikov has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Kersikov is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Kersikov can't escape the position.
#T12#
Kersikov trying to control the hands but Barnes won't let him.
Barnes is trying to control but Kersikov is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Barnes tries to take Kersikov's back but instead Kersikov uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Barnes seems to be looking for submissions.
#T13#
Kersikov is doing well to control the position and prevent Barnes from advancing to side control.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is defending well.
Barnes prevents Kersikov from improving his position.
Kersikov keeps trying to improve his position.#T14#
Barnes performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kersikov is staying active underneath Barnes, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Barnes wants to work for an arm triangle but Kersikov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kersikov trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 5 to 4. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 38
Date: Sep 25, 2022 |
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 15 losses; Juanito Cortez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Trevor Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Cortez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cortez is looking to take this one to the mat.
Barnes wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD#
Cortez turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Cortez (4) vs (0) Barnes
Barnes sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Cortez is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Cortez wants to work for an arm triangle but Barnes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cortez trying to control the action but Barnes is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes tries to roll over but Cortez keeps him under control.
Barnes keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Barnes is pressing down on Cortez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Barnes is pulling down on Cortez's head to control his posture.
Cortez looking to pass the guard.
Cortez is fighting to break Barnes's control of his arms but Barnes is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Cortez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Barnes looking to control.
Barnes pulls Cortez in to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barnes is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cortez (4) vs (2) Barnes
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cortez holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Cortez keeps moving. #T2#
Barnes is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Cortez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cortez tries to get out of the position.
Cortez trying to keep a closed guard but Barnes is proving a slippery customer.
Barnes trying to control but Cortez is working from the bottom.
Cortez has his hands on Barnes's head, controlling the position.
Cortez keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Cortez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
Barnes passes Cortez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cortez is looking for a sweep. Barnes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cortez preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Barnes is looking to advance position but Cortez won't allow it. #SUB2#
Barnes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cortez tries to get to full guard but Barnes has control of the leg.
Cortez is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Barnes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Barnes prevents Cortez from improving his position.#SUB2#
Barnes is looking for a kimura here.
Cortez is controlling Barnes's trapped leg to prevent Barnes from advancing to side control.
Barnes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cortez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cortez tries to get to full guard but Barnes has control of the leg.
Barnes is trying to control the action in half guard but Cortez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T5#
Cortez tries to get to full guard but Barnes has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Barnes is looking for a kimura but Cortez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barnes to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cortez is looking to control Barnes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cortez avoid being mounted?
Barnes trying to mount his opponent but Cortez defends it.
Cortez wants to get back to full guard.
Cortez wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cortez is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Cortez keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T6#
Cortez wants to get back to full guard.
Barnes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cortez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cortez controlling the position well. #SUB2#
Barnes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cortez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cortez is looking to improve his position.
Cortez is trying to maintain the position but Barnes is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Barnes 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.
#T7##SUB2#
Barnes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Barnes prevents Cortez from improving his position.
Cortez wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cortez has his hands clasped together around Barnes's back. He's all about the action.
Cortez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cortez.#T8##SUB2#
Barnes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cortez holds on and takes a little breather.
Barnes won't allow Cortez to sweep him here.
Cortez has control of Barnes's left arm, preventing Barnes from doing any damage.
Cortez wants to sweep but no luck.
Cortez has control of Barnes's left arm, preventing Barnes from doing any damage.
Barnes stopping the sweep attempt from Cortez.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Cortez keeps moving.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Cortez is retaining full guard. #T9#
Barnes wants to control from the top but Cortez keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cortez is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cortez (6) vs (2) Barnes
Barnes looking to control.
#SUB#
Cortez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Barnes manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cortez has Barnes in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cortez (6) vs (4) Barnes
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Cortez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cortez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T10#
Cortez is controlling Barnes's posture.
Barnes is looking to pass into half guard but Cortez pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Cortez is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cortez (8) vs (4) Barnes
Barnes is pulling down on Cortez's head to control his posture.
Cortez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cortez trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnes is pulling down on Cortez's head to control his posture.
Cortez wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Cortez from controlling successfully. #T11#
Barnes is adopting a defensive guard.
Cortez advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Cortez (11) vs (4) Barnes
Barnes is trying to control Cortez's posture but Cortez avoids it. #SUB#
Cortez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Cortez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Barnes is not content to let Cortez control the position. #T12##SUB#
Cortez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Barnes sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Cortez wants to control but Barnes is keeping him busy.
Cortez wants to free his trapped foot but Barnes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Barnes is controlling Cortez's trapped leg to prevent Cortez from advancing to side control.
Cortez passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cortez (14) vs (4) Barnes
Barnes tries to hold on but Cortez postures up.#T13#
Cortez controlling the position easily from mount.
Barnes tries to hold on but Cortez pushes him away.
Cortez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cortez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Barnes is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cortez controlling from the full mount.
Cortez avoids the attempt from Barnes to control.#T14#
Barnes sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Cortez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Barnes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cortez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cortez's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cortez (14) vs (8) Barnes
Barnes not allowing Cortez to control his hands.
Barnes has the hooks in. Cortez is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Barnes looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Cortez is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Barnes gets his way!
#SUB2#
Cortez defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Barnes's arms.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cortez takes the fight on points by 14 to 8.
Our winner, Juanito Cortez, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 33
Date: Sep 18, 2022 |
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 5 wins and 3 losses; Trevor Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Nori Tatewaki!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Steve Montenegro and Eddie Farnsworth.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tatewaki fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Tatewaki gets tackled into the cage by Barnes. Barnes maintains the clinch. #TD#
Barnes has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Tatewaki clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Barnes (4) vs (0) Tatewaki
Tatewaki trying to control the hands but Barnes breaks the grip.
Tatewaki tries to roll but Barnes sticks to his back.
Barnes avoiding Tatewaki 's attempts to control his hands.
Barnes has the hooks in. Tatewaki is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Barnes is trying to stick to Tatewaki's back but Tatewaki is turning into Barnes. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Barnes's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Tatewaki. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (4) vs (2) Tatewaki
We've been hearing good reports from Barnes's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Tatewaki wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.
Tatewaki trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom. #T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Barnes holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Tatewaki drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Barnes manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tatewaki has Barnes in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (6) vs (2) Tatewaki#SUB2#
Tatewaki looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Barnes passes into half guard.
Barnes trying to control from half guard but Tatewaki is working away.
Tatewaki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Tatewaki is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Barnes not doing much here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tatewaki wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
Tatewaki keeps trying to improve his position.
Barnes is looking to stall here but Tatewaki recovers full guard. #T3#
Tatewaki trying to control the position.
Tatewaki keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Tatewaki 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.
Barnes sitting in guard here, content to control.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Tatewaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Tatewaki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barnes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barnes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Barnes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (9) vs (2) Tatewaki
Tatewaki manages to get back to half guard.
Barnes is controlling the pace.
We've been informed that Tatewaki has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Tatewaki is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Tatewaki is looking to improve his position.
#T5#
Barnes keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Barnes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tatewaki sees it coming and defends easily.
Tatewaki wants to control but Barnes passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (12) vs (2) Tatewaki
Tatewaki gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Tatewaki wants to get back to full guard but Barnes has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (15) vs (2) Tatewaki
Tatewaki is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tatewaki is squirming around, avoiding Barnes's attempts to control the action.
Tatewaki regains half guard.#T6##SUB#
Barnes 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.
Tatewaki trying to hold on to Barnes's head to control him but Barnes postures up.
Tatewaki is trying to get back to full guard.
Barnes not doing much here.
#T7##SUB2#
Tatewaki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tatewaki moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Barnes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tatewaki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tatewaki tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Barnes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tatewaki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T8##SUB#
Barnes drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tatewaki dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (15) vs (4) Tatewaki
Barnes managing to control the position.
Tatewaki wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.
Barnes 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.
Barnes looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Tatewaki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T9#
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Tatewaki from controlling successfully.
Tatewaki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tatewaki trying to move into half guard but instead Barnes has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (17) vs (4) Tatewaki#SUB2#
Tatewaki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tatewaki keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Tatewaki is looking for a triangle but Barnes pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Tatewaki throws his legs up looking for a submission but Barnes uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (20) vs (4) Tatewaki#SUB#
Barnes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T10##SUB#
Barnes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Barnes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tatewaki tries to bench press Barnes off him but Barnes keeps the position. #SUB#
Barnes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tatewaki is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tatewaki tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Barnes tries for a kimura but Tatewaki is defending well. #T11#
A lull in the action here.
Tatewaki is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Barnes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tatewaki is trying to get back to half guard.#T12#
Barnes working away.#SUB#
Tatewaki is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Barnes's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Barnes! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Tatewaki has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Trevor Barnes!
After winning the bout, Trevor Barnes thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 27
Date: Sep 04, 2022 |
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 0 wins and 2 losses; Miles Knox! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Trevor Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Barnes has closed the distance and engaged Knox in a clinch.
Barnes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Knox fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Barnes has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Barnes slaps away a takedown attempt from Knox, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Knox throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Barnes tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Knox is in Barnes's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Knox (2) vs (0) Barnes
Knox seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knox is fighting to break Barnes's control of his arms but Barnes is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox is pushing down on Barnes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Barnes is fighting to maintain full guard but Knox has managed to sneak the leg through.
Knox is thwarting Barnes's attempts to control the position.
Barnes tries to get to full guard but Knox has control of the leg. #T1#
Knox is looking to take a break and control but Barnes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Knox will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Knox stalling.
Knox trying to pass the guard but Barnes defending well.
Barnes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Barnes.
Barnes looking to control.
#T2#
Knox pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now.
Barnes managing to control the position.
Barnes's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Barnes trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Knox drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Knox jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T3#
Knox trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Knox seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Knox tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard. #T4#
Barnes looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Barnes looking to control.
Barnes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Knox controls the pace.
Barnes pulls Knox in to control the position.
Knox looking to pass the guard.
Knox stays in close to Barnes's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Knox got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barnes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Knox has managed to get both his arms back between Barnes's legs - danger averted.#T5#
Knox is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Knox trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knox wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.#SUB#
Knox drops back, looking for a kneebar! Barnes looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Barnes looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Barnes! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Knox (2) vs (4) Barnes
A lull in the action here as Barnes stalls from top position.
Knox sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T6#
Knox trying to control from the bottom.
Knox is refusing to be controlled, as Barnes sits in half guard.
Knox is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnes slows the pace down in half guard.
Barnes trying to control from half guard but Knox is working away. #T7#
Knox is concentrating on defense, preventing Barnes from advancing position.
Knox tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control.
Barnes trying to control from half guard but Knox is working away.
Barnes prevents Knox from improving his position.#SUB2#
Barnes is looking for a kimura but Knox is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barnes to get the leverage.
Knox moves into full guard.
Knox controls Barnes momentarily but Barnes frees himself. #T8#
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Knox is retaining full guard.
Knox has his hands on Barnes's head, controlling the position.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Knox keeps moving.
Barnes seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Knox trying to control the position.
#T9#
Barnes trying to control but Knox is working from the bottom.
Knox 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.
Barnes trying to control but Knox is working from the bottom.
Knox is controlling Barnes's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes preventing the sweep.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Knox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knox tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T10#
Knox is trying to keep Barnes in close.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Knox is keeping the position for now.
Barnes is stalling in the full guard.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Knox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Barnes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barnes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T11#
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Knox swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Knox lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Knox (4) vs (4) Barnes
Knox trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Knox manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Knox (4) vs (6) Barnes
Knox wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Knox trying to control the position.
#T12#
Barnes stopping the sweep attempt from Knox.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Knox keeps moving.
Knox keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Knox working a defensive guard here.
#T13#
Barnes controls from within his opponent's guard.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Knox keeps moving.
Knox keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass. #T14##SUB#
Barnes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Knox has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barnes has managed to get both his arms back between Knox's legs - danger averted.
Knox keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Knox seems keen to control Barnes's posture.
Knox has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knox wants to sweep here but Barnes controlling him for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes wins on points by 6 to 4.
A very excited looking Trevor 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.
Miles Knox spoke after the fight, saying 'PIRANHA '. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 24
Date: Aug 28, 2022 |
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 3 wins and 3 losses; Trevor Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Gregory Hoffman!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Barnes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Barnes is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hoffman is working for takedown but Barnes is calmly controlling the position for now.
Barnes is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hoffman is defending well.
Barnes wants to take the fight to the mat but Hoffman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Barnes is trying to drag Hoffman to the mat but Hoffman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trevor Barnes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnes is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Barnes is working for takedown but Hoffman is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hoffman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hoffman gets underhooks to prevent Barnes's takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Hoffman gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (0) vs (2) Hoffman
Barnes has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Barnes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hoffman trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes is controlling Hoffman's posture.
Hoffman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Hoffman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Barnes holds on and takes a little breather.
Hoffman tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
Hoffman keeps trying to improve his position.
Barnes is trying to keep Hoffman in close.
Hoffman trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hoffman won't allow Barnes to sweep him here. #T2#
Hoffman looking to pass the guard.
Hoffman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Barnes is pulling down on Hoffman's head to control his posture.
Hoffman sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hoffman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Hoffman from controlling successfully. #T3#
Hoffman passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (0) vs (5) Hoffman#SUB2#
Hoffman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hoffman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Barnes is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Hoffman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Hoffman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Barnes, who protects the arm well.
Barnes is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T4#
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnes is concentrating on defense, preventing Hoffman from advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Hoffman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hoffman is thwarting Barnes's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Hoffman is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Hoffman is looking for a kimura but Barnes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hoffman to get the leverage. #T5#
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Hoffman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hoffman is looking to pass Barnes's guard but actually Barnes recovers to full guard.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Hoffman from controlling successfully.
Hoffman tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
Hoffman preventing the sweep.
Hoffman 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 (2) vs (5) Hoffman#T6#
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hoffman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hoffman wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Barnes is now in half guard.
Barnes trying to mount his opponent but Hoffman defends it. #SUB2#
Hoffman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily.
Hoffman wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
Barnes is keen to just control but Hoffman is a slippery customer.
Hoffman is looking for a sweep. Barnes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T7##SUB#
Barnes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Barnes is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Barnes passes Hoffman's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hoffman tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control.
Hoffman regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hoffman has Barnes pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Barnes drops back looking for a leg! Hoffman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hoffman manages to kick Barnes off! Barnes jumps back into Hoffman's guard.
Hoffman 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.#T8#
Hoffman wants to control the position but Barnes says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Barnes trying to control from half guard but Hoffman is working away.
Hoffman wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Hoffman looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Hoffman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily.
Barnes has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (5) vs (5) Hoffman#T9#
Hoffman is looking to get to half guard.
Barnes controlling the position easily from mount.
Hoffman tries to reverse the position but Barnes maintains control.
Hoffman regains half guard.
Hoffman works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hoffman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Hoffman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Hoffman is keeping the position.#T10##SUB2#
Hoffman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hoffman looking to control.
#SUB2#
Hoffman isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Barnes stacks Hoffman on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Barnes! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (8) vs (5) Hoffman
Hoffman looks winded!
Barnes trying to control the action but Hoffman is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Barnes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Barnes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hoffman tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T11#
Hoffman is still trying to improve position.
Barnes wants to control but Hoffman is keeping him busy.
Hoffman is letting Barnes control him for a moment.
Hoffman is not content to let Barnes control the position.
Hoffman is trying to control Barnes's posture but Barnes avoids it.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hoffman keeps working.
Hoffman tries to improve position but can't.
Barnes controls the position from side control.#T12#
Hoffman wants to control but Barnes postures up.
Hoffman is trying to improve his position.
Barnes controls the position from side control.
Barnes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hoffman tries to buck Barnes off but Barnes is having none of it.#SUB#
Barnes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hoffman tries to improve position but can't.
Barnes trying to control the action but Hoffman is working from the bottom. #T13##SUB#
Barnes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Barnes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hoffman, who protects the arm well.
Hoffman manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (8) vs (7) Hoffman
Hoffman wants to pass to mount but Barnes is defending the position.
Barnes keeping control of the position. #T14#
Hoffman wants to free his trapped foot but Barnes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Barnes is trying to maintain the position but Hoffman is very close to passing his half guard.
Hoffman wants to pass the guard but Barnes is defending well.
Hoffman is trying to control the action in half guard but Barnes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hoffman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hoffman is thwarting Barnes's attempts to control the position.
Hoffman wants to pass the guard but Barnes is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes takes the fight on points by 8 to 7.
An out of breath Trevor Barnes thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 22
Date: Aug 21, 2022 |
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 6 wins and 4 losses; Bea Mason! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Trevor Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Barnes closes the distance and clinches.
Our sources have told us that Mason has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Barnes is pressed up against the cage. Mason has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Barnes down to the mat. Barnes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Barnes stuffs the takedown.
Bea Mason seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mason looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barnes keeps the fight on the outside.
Mason is looking to clinch.
Barnes tries to counter with a clinch but Mason shakes him off and moves away.
Mason tries to clinch but Barnes is having none of it.
Barnes tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mason tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barnes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mason shoots in looking for a takedown. Barnes tries to sprawl out of it but Mason keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Barnes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bea Mason. 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.#CL#
Mason pushes Barnes up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Mason works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mason (2) vs (0) Barnes
Mason looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Mason wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barnes is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mason (2) vs (2) Barnes
Barnes postures up.
Barnes trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mason holds on and takes a little breather. #T2#
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes passes Mason's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mason is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Mason looking for a kimura from the bottom but Barnes passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (2) vs (5) Barnes
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mason keeps working.
Mason is looking to regain half guard here but Barnes keeps moving and retains side control.
Barnes trying to control the action but Mason is working from the bottom. #T3#
Barnes laying and praying for a moment but Mason takes advantage and regains half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mason wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
Barnes is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mason is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Barnes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mason doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barnes. #T4#
Mason wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mason manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Barnes stopping the sweep attempt from Mason.
Barnes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Barnes looking to sit in guard and control but Mason gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mason (4) vs (5) Barnes
Barnes keeping full guard, as Mason tries to pass. #T5#
Mason slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Barnes is pulling down on Mason's head. It's preventing any offense from Mason, at least for the moment.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Mason controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Barnes can't keep his opponent in guard - Mason advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Barnes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mason looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T6#
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mason tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
Mason is working hard here to advance position.
Mason wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Mason is looking to advance position but Barnes has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mason (4) vs (9) Barnes#T7#
Barnes wants to control the pace but Mason is squirming around nicely.
Barnes wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Mason is desperately trying to improve his position but Barnes has a good base and remains in mount.
My spies in Mentor Gym inform me that Barnes has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Barnes sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mason looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Mason (4) vs (12) Barnes
Barnes controlling well, preventing Mason from escaping the position.
#T8#
Mason trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Barnes looking to break Mason's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Mason remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Barnes will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Mason showing good submission defense here.
Mason tries to escape the position.
Mason trying to control but not successfully. #SUB2#
Barnes is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Mason is defending well though. Barnes let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Mason showing good submission defense here.
#T9#
Mason just trying to survive but Barnes is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
Barnes is looking for the choke from the back position but Mason is controlling his hands well.
Barnes is looking to control Mason but Mason is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Mason trying to control the hands but Barnes won't let him.
Mason can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T10##SUB2#
Mason preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Barnes.
I would not like to be Mason right now.
Mason is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Barnes working for the choke.
Barnes keeps control of the position as Mason tries to break free.
#T11#
Barnes avoiding Mason 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Barnes is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Mason trying to control the position but Barnes manages to sink in the hooks.
Mason is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T12##SUB2#
Barnes is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Mason knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Mason for a finish.
Mason trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Barnes tightening his grip on Mason, looking for the choke.
Barnes is hanging on to Mason's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Mason preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Barnes.
Mason tries to break free.
#T13##SUB2#
Barnes is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Mason defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Barnes trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Mason rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB2#
Barnes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mason has managed to free his arm - good work.
Barnes works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (4) vs (15) Barnes#T14#
Mason is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mason tries to hold on but Barnes postures up.
Barnes tries to control but Mason wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mason is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes wins on points by 15 to 4.
An out of breath Trevor Barnes thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 17
Date: Aug 14, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Snail Tail! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Trevor Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Reed Andrews and Jorge Garcia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Barnes has closed the distance and engaged Tail in a clinch.
Tail is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Barnes pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Tail manages to pull guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Tail's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Tail has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barnes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tail manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barnes manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tail (2) vs (0) Barnes
Barnes seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tail stays in close to Barnes's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tail trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnes trying to control the position here.
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet. #T1#
Barnes seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tail trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barnes is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tail (2) vs (2) Barnes
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tail is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Tail is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
My spies in Mentor Gym inform me that Barnes has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Tail 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: Tail (4) vs (2) Barnes#T2#
Tail is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tail seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Barnes for as long as he can get away with.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Tail from controlling successfully.
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tail 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: Tail (4) vs (4) Barnes
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tail is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tail keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully. #T3#
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tail swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tail has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Barnes has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Tail (4) vs (7) Barnes
Tail regains half guard.
Barnes is looking to advance position but Tail won't allow it. #SUB2#
Barnes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tail sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tail is looking to control Barnes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tail avoid being mounted?
Tail makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tail.#T4#
Tail keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Tail working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barnes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barnes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Tail is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Tail is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Tail controlling Barnes's posture.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Tail is keeping the position.
Tail looking for a sweep. Not yet Tail, not yet.
Tail working a defensive guard here.
Tail can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Barnes controls the pace.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tail swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6#
Tail is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Tail is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Barnes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tail has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barnes has managed to get both his arms back between Tail's legs - danger averted.
Barnes controls from within his opponent's guard. #T7#
Barnes wants to control from the top but Tail keeps moving.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Tail is keeping the position.
Barnes trying to control but Tail is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Barnes drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tail looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tail looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tail! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tail (8) vs (7) Barnes
Tail is looking to take a break and control but Barnes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barnes prevents Tail from moving into mount. #T8#
Barnes is looking to regain half guard here but Tail keeps moving and retains side control.
Tail wants to control but Barnes is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Tail looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Barnes is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Tail is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Barnes has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tail tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T9##SUB#
Tail is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Barnes has escaped the position, nice work there.
Barnes tries to improve position but can't.
Tail trying to control the position but Barnes is working away.
Barnes manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tail (8) vs (9) Barnes
Tail trying to hold on to Barnes's head to control him but Barnes postures up.
#T10#
Tail tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control.
Tail is staying active underneath Barnes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tail trying to hold on to Barnes's head to control him but Barnes postures up.
#SUB2#
Tail is defending against the submission attempts here by Barnes.
#SUB2#
Barnes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T11#
The fighters are battling for position here. Tail manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tail looking to control.
Barnes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Tail keeps moving.
Tail is trying to control the position but Barnes postures up. #T12#
Tail wants to control but Barnes passes easily into half guard.
Tail wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
#SUB#
Tail looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Tail looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Tail looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barnes tries to pass to full mount but Tail defends it. #T13#
Tail trying to control but Barnes postures up.
#SUB2#
Barnes seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Barnes is working for a submission of some sort.
Still in half guard, Barnes seems content to control.
Tail wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
#T14#
Tail won't allow Barnes to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Barnes is working for a kimura but Tail is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Barnes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Barnes is keen to just control but Tail is a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes moves into full mount! Tail won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Tail (8) vs (12) Barnes
Tail is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes wins on points by 12 to 8.
Trevor Barnes seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 16
Date: Aug 07, 2022 |
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 3 wins and 3 losses; Ryoko Imaeda! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Trevor Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Barnes drives through and clinches with Imaeda against the cage.
Imaeda is looking for a takedown.
Imaeda is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Imaeda tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryoko Imaeda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Imaeda has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Barnes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Barnes has picked Imaeda up - he's going for a ride! Barnes dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Imaeda (0) vs (2) Barnes#SUB2#
Barnes wants to work for an arm triangle but Imaeda is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Imaeda is looking to control Barnes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Imaeda avoid being mounted?
My spies in Mentor Gym inform me that Barnes has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Barnes performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Imaeda wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Imaeda is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Barnes seems to be looking for submissions.
Imaeda wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Imaeda is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Barnes's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Barnes's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Imaeda (4) vs (2) Barnes
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Imaeda is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Barnes knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Barnes for a finish.
Barnes trying to control but not successfully.
Barnes might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Imaeda haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Imaeda has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Imaeda trying to control momentarily.
#SUB#
Barnes is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Barnes is in bad spot here.
#T2#
Barnes trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Imaeda is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Barnes is defending well though. Imaeda let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Barnes defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Imaeda has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Imaeda has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Barnes has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Imaeda is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Barnes has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T3#
Imaeda doesn't have the hooks in and Barnes manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Imaeda (4) vs (4) Barnes
Barnes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Barnes preventing the sweep.
Imaeda is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Imaeda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barnes is aware though and is defending well.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Imaeda is retaining full guard.
Imaeda is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Imaeda working for a triangle but Barnes defends it easily.
Imaeda wants to sweep but no luck. #T4##SUB#
Imaeda looking for a guillotine here but Barnes defends easily.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Imaeda swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Imaeda is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Barnes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Imaeda is trying to control the position but Barnes postures up.
Imaeda is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Imaeda (6) vs (4) Barnes
Imaeda is keen to just control but Barnes is a slippery customer.#T5#
Barnes wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Imaeda is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Barnes defends it well.
Imaeda is looking to advance position but Barnes won't allow it.
Barnes desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Barnes tries to get to full guard but Imaeda has control of the leg. #SUB#
Imaeda is trying to work for a kimura but Barnes is defending well.
Imaeda is pressing down on Barnes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Barnes is holding on for now. #T6#
Imaeda trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Imaeda is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Barnes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Imaeda.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes moves into full guard.
Barnes wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Imaeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Barnes managing to control the position.
Barnes keeping full guard, as Imaeda tries to pass.
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Imaeda from controlling successfully.
Barnes keeping full guard, as Imaeda tries to pass.
Imaeda wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving. #T8#
Imaeda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnes has control of Imaeda's left arm, preventing Imaeda from doing any damage.
Barnes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Imaeda controls the pace.
Imaeda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Barnes is continuing to stall.#T9#
Imaeda wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Imaeda trying to move into half guard but instead Barnes has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Imaeda (6) vs (6) Barnes#SUB#
Imaeda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Imaeda tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barnes advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Imaeda (6) vs (9) Barnes
Imaeda is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Barnes off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Imaeda (10) vs (9) Barnes
Barnes tries to roll but Imaeda sticks to his back.
#T10#
Barnes trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Imaeda working for the choke.
Barnes manages to reverse the position and now he's in Imaeda's guard. Nice work there by Barnes.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Imaeda (10) vs (11) Barnes
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Imaeda is keeping the position for now.
Barnes passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Imaeda (10) vs (14) Barnes#SUB2#
Barnes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Imaeda has escaped the position, nice work there.
Barnes working away.#T11#
Imaeda tries to bench press Barnes off him but Barnes keeps the position.
Imaeda regains half guard.
Imaeda trying to control but Barnes postures up.
#SUB2#
Barnes is looking for a kimura but Imaeda is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barnes to get the leverage.
Imaeda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Imaeda tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Barnes has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Imaeda (10) vs (17) Barnes
Imaeda can't escape the position.
#T12#
Barnes is looking to work his way around to Imaeda's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Barnes takes Imaeda's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Imaeda is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Imaeda (10) vs (20) Barnes#SUB2#
Barnes looking for the RNC.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Barnes's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Imaeda wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Barnes has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Barnes wants to control but Imaeda is keeping busy.#SUB2#
Barnes is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Barnes has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Imaeda has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T13#
Barnes keeps control of the position as Imaeda tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Imaeda showing good submission defense here.
Barnes is hanging on to Imaeda's back as he tries to escape.
Barnes doesn't have the hooks in and Imaeda manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Imaeda (12) vs (20) Barnes
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Imaeda from controlling successfully.
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Imaeda is one step ahead there. #T14#
Imaeda wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.
Imaeda trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnes has Imaeda pulled in close to control his posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Imaeda controls the pace.
Imaeda wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes wins on points by 20 to 12.
Trevor Barnes thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 11
Date: Jul 31, 2022 |
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 0 wins and 2 losses; Trevor Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Nori Tatewaki!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Chad Campbell and Jorge Garcia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Barnes moves into range and clinches up with Tatewaki.#TD#
Barnes has hold of one of Tatewaki's legs. Tatewaki is fighting the takedown attempt but Barnes gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (0) Tatewaki
Barnes has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tatewaki is keeping the position for now.
Tatewaki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barnes is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tatewaki 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 (2) vs (2) Tatewaki
Tatewaki wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Barnes keeping full guard, as Tatewaki tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes pulls Tatewaki in close to prevent any damage.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Tatewaki from controlling successfully. #T1#
Tatewaki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnes pulls Tatewaki in close to prevent any damage.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Tatewaki from controlling successfully.
Tatewaki looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Tatewaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tatewaki slips nicely into half guard.
Tatewaki prevents Barnes from improving his position.
Barnes is refusing to be controlled, as Tatewaki sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Tatewaki is trying to work for a kimura but Barnes is defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Barnes is refusing to be controlled, as Tatewaki sits in half guard.
Barnes is doing well to control the position and prevent Tatewaki from advancing to side control.
Tatewaki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnes keeps working. #T3#
Barnes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tatewaki is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Tatewaki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tatewaki is trying to control the action in half guard but Barnes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Barnes is looking to control Tatewaki's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barnes avoid being mounted?
Tatewaki slows the pace down in half guard.
Barnes tries to roll over but Tatewaki keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes is trying to control but can't.
#T4#
Tatewaki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnes keeps working.
Tatewaki stalling away here and it's allowed Barnes to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB#
Barnes is looking for a triangle but Tatewaki pushes his legs off easily.
Tatewaki wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Tatewaki controls from within his opponent's guard.
It looks like Tatewaki might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Tatewaki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tatewaki controls the pace.
Barnes pulls Tatewaki in close to prevent any damage.
Tatewaki slips nicely into half guard.
Barnes works his way to full guard. Good work.
Barnes looking to control.
Tatewaki engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tatewaki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T6#
Barnes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tatewaki wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
We've been informed that Tatewaki has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Barnes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tatewaki wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Tatewaki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tatewaki looking to pass the guard. #T7#
Barnes working a defensive guard here.
Tatewaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes keeping full guard, as Tatewaki tries to pass.
Tatewaki being controlled here momentarily.
Tatewaki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
Tatewaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Tatewaki drops back, looking for a kneebar! Barnes looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Barnes looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Barnes! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnes (6) vs (2) Tatewaki
Tatewaki is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Barnes off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnes (6) vs (6) Tatewaki
Barnes holding on to Tatewaki's left wrist, preventing the choke. #SUB2#
Tatewaki is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Barnes has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Tatewaki has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Barnes taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Tatewaki doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nori Tatewaki! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 9
Date: Jul 24, 2022 |
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 0 wins and 1 losses; Trevor Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Cyrus Ozymandias!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Steve Montenegro and Jorge Garcia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Ozymandias looking to score a takedown here. Barnes is defending well but Ozymandias drives through and ends up in Barnes's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (0) vs (2) Ozymandias
Barnes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Barnes's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ozymandias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ozymandias controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Barnes has control of Ozymandias's left arm, preventing Ozymandias from doing any damage.
Barnes trying to keep a closed guard but Ozymandias is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozymandias slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (0) vs (5) Ozymandias
Barnes can't do much from the bottom here.
A lull in the action here.#T1#
Barnes manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ozymandias's best efforts.
Barnes is trying to maintain the position but Ozymandias is very close to passing his half guard.
Ozymandias slows the pace down in half guard.
Ozymandias prevents Barnes from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ozymandias in particular looking to stall.
Ozymandias tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barnes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ozymandias controlling the pace. #T2#
Let's hope that Ozymandias 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.
Barnes is pressing down on Ozymandias's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ozymandias controlling from the top position.
Barnes is controlling Ozymandias's posture.
Ozymandias tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
Ozymandias slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ozymandias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now. #T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ozymandias controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ozymandias's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T4#
Ozymandias wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.
Ozymandias slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
It looks like Ozymandias might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T5#
Barnes trying to keep a closed guard but Ozymandias is proving a slippery customer.
Ozymandias is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Barnes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ozymandias sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Barnes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ozymandias not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T6#
Barnes pulls Ozymandias in to control the position.
Ozymandias sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Barnes's guard.
Ozymandias wants to free his trapped foot but Barnes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Barnes tries to get to full guard but Ozymandias has control of the leg.
Ozymandias sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ozymandias trying to pass the guard but Barnes defending well. #T7#
Barnes tries to roll over but Ozymandias keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Ozymandias is looking for a kimura here.
Ozymandias passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (0) vs (8) Ozymandias
Ozymandias controlling from mount.
Barnes has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Barnes (0) vs (11) Ozymandias
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ozymandias controlling the positon.#T8#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Ozymandias.
Barnes can't escape the position.
Barnes is working hard here to advance position.
Ozymandias controls the position.#T9#
Ozymandias is continuing to stall.
More stalling from Ozymandias.#T10#
Barnes tries to roll but Ozymandias sticks to his back.
Ozymandias just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T11#
Ozymandias doesn't have the hooks in and Barnes manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (11) Ozymandias
Ozymandias looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ozymandias wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnes being controlled here momentarily.
Barnes won't allow Ozymandias to sweep him here.
Ozymandias has control of Barnes's left arm, preventing Barnes from doing any damage.
Barnes stopping the sweep attempt from Ozymandias.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Ozymandias is retaining full guard.
Ozymandias manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barnes manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (13) Ozymandias#T12#
Ozymandias looking to pass the guard.
Ozymandias is still trying to improve position.
Ozymandias is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ozymandias tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
Ozymandias pushes down on Barnes's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ozymandias is thwarting Barnes's attempts to control the position.
Ozymandias seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T13#
Barnes is trying to control but can't.
Ozymandias wants to pass the guard but Barnes is defending well.
Barnes gets back to full guard.
Ozymandias's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ozymandias pushes down on Barnes's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ozymandias is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Barnes! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (2) vs (16) Ozymandias
Ozymandias tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Barnes really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ozymandias looking to control and managing it successfully. #T14#
Barnes can't escape the position.
Ozymandias content just to control the position here.
Ozymandias works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Barnes (2) vs (19) Ozymandias
Barnes rolls, trying to escape but Ozymandias keeps control of the position.
Barnes trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes is really stuck here.
Ozymandias controlling from the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ozymandias wins on points by 19 to 2.
A victorious Cyrus Ozymandias thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 7
Date: Jul 17, 2022 |
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 0 wins and 0 losses; Trevor Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Bea Mason!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jonathan Paton and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Barnes moves into the clinch.
Barnes drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mason changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Barnes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mason is looking to clinch but Barnes is avoiding it.
Barnes seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mason fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barnes is looking to counter the offense by Mason and move into the clinch.
Mason shoots in for a takedown but Barnes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Barnes instigates a clinch.
Mason drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Trevor Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bea Mason.#TD2#
Mason has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Barnes is trying to keep an underhook but Mason manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (0) vs (2) Mason
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes is trying to control but can't.
Mason performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Barnes is doing well to control the position and prevent Mason from advancing to side control.#T1#
Mason trying to control from half guard but Barnes is working away.
Barnes is looking for a sweep. Mason is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barnes is looking to control Mason's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barnes avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes is refusing to be controlled, as Mason sits in half guard. #SUB#
Barnes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barnes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2##SUB2#
Mason drops back, looking for a kneebar! Barnes looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Barnes looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Barnes! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnes (4) vs (2) Mason
Mason is trying to improve his position.
Barnes has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Barnes trying to control the position but Mason is working away.
Mason tries to bench press Barnes off him but Barnes keeps the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
You can see the frustration on Mason's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3##SUB#
Barnes swings around for an armbar but Mason sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Barnes's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (4) vs (4) Mason
Barnes pulls Mason in to control the position.
Barnes wants to control but Mason passes easily into half guard.
Mason is looking to take a break and control but Barnes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Mason seems to be working for a kimura but Barnes defends the submission attempt.
Barnes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Barnes.#T4#
Barnes pulls Mason in close to prevent any damage.
Barnes being controlled here, momentarily.
Mason trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes pulls Mason in close to his closed guard and prevents Mason from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mason manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (6) vs (4) Mason#SUB2#
Mason has his feet on Barnes's thighs here. He's pushed Barnes off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Barnes screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bea Mason!
Bea Mason very nearly forgot to thank Brooklyn Apothecary amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 130
Date: Mar 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Brunswick Jr throws a solid leg kick but Barnes takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brunswick Jr.
Barnes only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Barnes moves out of range of the strikes.
Barnes is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Brunswick Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barnes.
A jab from Barnes finds it's way through Brunswick Jr's defenses.
Barnes misses with a low kick.
Barnes moves out of range as Brunswick Jr throws a body kick.
Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brunswick Jr.
Brunswick Jr throws a good cross that connects.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brunswick Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes.
A swing and a miss from Brunswick Jr.
A telegraphed right hand from Brunswick Jr misses the target.
Barnes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brunswick Jr throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Brunswick Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Barnes.
Barnes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Brunswick Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Barnes counters with a slapping leg kick.
Brunswick Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barnes.
Brunswick Jr throws out a loose jab but Barnes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barnes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brunswick Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Barnes cracks a nice hook into Brunswick Jr's ribs.
Brunswick Jr is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Barnes's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Barnes looks to score with a jab to the body but Brunswick Jr is just out of range.
Barnes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Brunswick Jr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Brunswick Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes.
Brunswick Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Brunswick Jr.
Brunswick Jr lands a head shot.
A head kick misses from Brunswick Jr. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barnes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Brunswick Jr.
A countering left hand to the body from Barnes misses.
Barnes throws a low kick but Brunswick Jr moves out of range easily.
Brunswick Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brunswick Jr misses the jab.
Bradley Brunswick Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brunswick Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Barnes staying out of range there.
Brunswick Jr backing away here, and Barnes unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Barnes throws a leg kick which misses Brunswick Jr's front leg but catches the back leg as Brunswick Jr tries to avoid it.
Barnes throws a low kick but Brunswick Jr avoids it.
The crowd cheers as Brunswick Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Barnes doesn't seem phased though.
A right-left combo lands from Barnes.
Barnes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barnes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Brunswick Jr lands with an overhand left.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barnes. That's going to slow Brunswick Jr down. #T3#
Brunswick Jr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Barnes checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Barnes throws a head kick that Brunswick Jr semi-blocks.
Barnes scores with a hook.
Barnes moves away from the strike by Brunswick Jr.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brunswick Jr. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brunswick Jr throws out a leg kick but Barnes moves out of range and Brunswick Jr only half commits.
Brunswick Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Barnes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Barnes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brunswick Jr throws a hook to the side of Barnes's head but Barnes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brunswick Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brunswick Jr slips a jab and a cross from Barnes.
Barnes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Brunswick Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Brunswick Jr jabs at Barnes's body.
Barnes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barnes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brunswick Jr.
Brunswick Jr backing away here, and Barnes unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brunswick Jr misses the shot to the body.
Barnes feints a counter leg kick.
Brunswick Jr scores with a nice right hand.
Barnes wants to land a leg kick but Brunswick Jr is out of range.
Brunswick Jr walks into a jab.
Barnes throws a leg kick which misses Brunswick Jr's front leg but catches the back leg as Brunswick Jr tries to avoid it.
Barnes throws a hook but Brunswick Jr blocks it.
Brunswick Jr is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Brunswick Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Brunswick Jr misses with a hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barnes.
Brunswick Jr lands with a kick to the temple. Barnes shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bradley Brunswick Jr will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Barnes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brunswick Jr.
It seemed like Barnes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Brunswick Jr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Barnes connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Brunswick Jr scrambles back to his feet.
Barnes misses with a body shot
and Brunswick Jr counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Trevor Barnes has been cut.
Brunswick Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barnes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brunswick Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Barnes throws a leg kick that misses.
Brunswick Jr looks to throw the jab but Barnes is out of range.
Barnes appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Brunswick Jr jabs Barnes to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Barnes throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brunswick Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Brunswick Jr misses the target.
Brunswick Jr misses with a double jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Brunswick Jr.
Brunswick Jr swings for the body but Barnes moves out of range.
#T1#
Brunswick Jr misses with a looping right.
Trevor Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brunswick Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Barnes takes one on the button.
Brunswick Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Barnes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brunswick Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barnes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Barnes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Barnes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Brunswick Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Barnes.
That kick from Barnes tenderised Brunswick Jr's leg. Brunswick Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barnes misses with a wild body shot.
Barnes throws a head kick that Brunswick Jr semi-blocks.
Brunswick Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barnes.
Brunswick Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Despite the aggression on Barnes's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T2#
Brunswick Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good leg kick by Barnes.
Barnes has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brunswick Jr is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Barnes tries to land a body kick
and Barnes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brunswick Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Brunswick Jr cracks Barnes with a right hand to the side of the head.
Brunswick Jr throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Brunswick Jr lands with a good body shot.
Barnes throws a body kick that misses.
Brunswick Jr scores with a jab to the head.
Brunswick Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barnes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Brunswick Jr rather than just go for the knockout.
Barnes takes one to the chin there.
Barnes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T3#
That kick from Barnes tenderised Brunswick Jr's leg. Brunswick Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Brunswick Jr swinging wildly here.
Brunswick Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Brunswick Jr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Brunswick Jr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Barnes checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Barnes cracks Brunswick Jr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Brunswick Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barnes.
Barnes is looking for the big counter here.
Brunswick Jr throws a body kick that misses
and Barnes counters with a three punch combo that has Brunswick Jr backing up. Brunswick Jr nods at Barnes to acknowledge the strikes.
Barnes tries to score with a low kick but Brunswick Jr moves his leg out of the way.
Barnes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brunswick Jr.
Brunswick Jr wants to slow Barnes down by chopping away at his legs. #T4#
Barnes falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Brunswick Jr counter with a right hand.
Brunswick Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barnes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barnes.
Bradley Brunswick Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Brunswick Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barnes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Brunswick Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barnes. Barnes obviously looking to wear him down.
Brunswick Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barnes at a distance.
Brunswick Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barnes counters with a left and a right that stings Brunswick Jr.
Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brunswick Jr.
A countering left hand to the body from Barnes misses.
Barnes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Barnes throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Brunswick Jr.
A jab from Brunswick Jr misses.
Barnes moves out of range of the body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bradley Brunswick Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Trevor Barnes's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Brunswick Jr catches Barnes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Brunswick Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Brunswick Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Barnes moves out of range easily.
Brunswick Jr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Brunswick Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barnes shapes to counter with a head kick.
Brunswick Jr misses with a hook to the body
and Barnes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brunswick Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Brunswick Jr.
Barnes appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Barnes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Barnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brunswick Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barnes.
Brunswick Jr loads up on a big right hand but Barnes slips the punch.
As Brunswick Jr backs off Barnes throws a huge counter combo but Brunswick Jr manages to avoid it all.
Brunswick Jr lands with a straight right. Barnes didn't see that one coming.
Brunswick Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Barnes's shoulder, as Barnes tries to avoid the shot.
Barnes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brunswick Jr.#T1#
Brunswick Jr missing with a left hand there. Barnes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from Brunswick Jr misses its intended target.
Barnes connects with a solid leg kick.
Brunswick Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barnes tries a quick counter leg kick but Brunswick Jr is wise to it.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brunswick Jr misses with a leg kick
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Barnes counters with a stiff right hand.
Barnes lands with a thumping leg kick.
Barnes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brunswick Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Brunswick Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes.
Brunswick Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Barnes counters with a left and a right that stings Brunswick Jr.
Barnes slips a straight right by Brunswick Jr.
A good leg kick by Barnes. #T2#
Brunswick Jr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Brunswick Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barnes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brunswick Jr.
It seemed like Barnes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barnes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Barnes moves out of range of the strikes.
Barnes throws a shot to the body.
Brunswick Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Barnes counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Barnes lands with a good body shot.
Brunswick Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barnes.
Brunswick Jr lands a jab.
Barnes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T3#
Brunswick Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barnes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brunswick Jr.
Barnes scores with a head kick. Brunswick Jr tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Barnes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brunswick Jr loads up on a big right hand but Barnes slips the punch.
Barnes raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Brunswick Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barnes has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Barnes tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Brunswick Jr is able to avoid easily.
Bradley Brunswick Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters circling - Brunswick Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barnes unleashes a big counter combination but Brunswick Jr bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Barnes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Brunswick Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
#T4#
Brunswick Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barness jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Brunswick Jr misses with a looping right.
Brunswick Jr throws a low kick but Barnes avoids it.
Barnes slips a straight right by Brunswick Jr.
Brunswick Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Brunswick Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.
Barnes throws the left hand but Brunswick Jr avoids the punch easily.
Trevor Barnes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barnes walks into a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brunswick Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Brunswick Jr misses with a head kick.
Brunswick Jr cracks Barnes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Trevor Barnes.
Well Brunswick Jr has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bradley Brunswick Jr!
Bradley Brunswick Jr seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 121
Date: Feb 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Dominguez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Barnes is out of range and Dominguez settles back down.
Dominguez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Dominguez.
Barnes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dominguez throws the kick towards the body but Barnes avoids it.
A nice combination there by Dominguez.
Dominguez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barnes swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dominguez looks for the body kick but Barnes saw that one coming.
Dominguez throws a leg kick
and Barnes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Barnes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Barnes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dominguez.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dominguez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Barnes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Montesh Dominguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dominguez delivers a nice body kick.
Barnes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dominguez.
Dominguez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dominguez misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Dominguez throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Barnes counters with a left to the body.
Dominguez throws a big shot that misses.
Barnes looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Dominguez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes.
Dominguez misses with a hook to the body
and Barnes counters with a big head kick but Dominguez shrugs it off.
Dominguez connects with a leg kick.
Dominguez looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.
Dominguez tries to clinch but Barnes moves away
and Barnes counters with a three punch combo that has Dominguez backing up. Dominguez nods at Barnes to acknowledge the strikes.
Dominguez throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range.
Dominguez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Barnes counters with a series of strikes. Dominguez will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dominguez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dominguez tries to land a front kick but Barnes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dominguez misses with a body shot.
Barnes went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dominguez has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Barnes throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dominguez throws out a counter right but Barnes avoids it with no problem.
Barnes scores with a kick to the body.
#T2#
Dominguez throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Dominguez misses with a wild body shot.
A shot to the body from Dominguez misses
and Barnes counters with a stiff right hand.
Dominguez throws a head kick that Barnes semi-blocks.
Barnes connects with a single shot there.
Dominguez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes.
Barnes slips a straight right by Dominguez.
Dominguez lands a slapping body shot.
Barnes moves away from the strike by Dominguez.
Barnes went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A slow jab from Dominguez misses its intended target.
Barnes looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Barnes jabs at Dominguez's body.
Barnes throws a head kick but Dominguez moves out of range.
Barnes walks into a straight right hand from Dominguez.
Dominguez wants to slow Barnes down by chopping away at his legs.
Dominguez lands a jab to the nose.#T3#
Barnes moves out of range as Dominguez throws a body kick.
Dominguez avoids the head kick by Barnes.
Barnes misses with the combination.
Dominguez tries to work over Barnes's front leg with a kick but Barnes checks it.
As Dominguez looks to move away, Barnes throws a big counter combo but Dominguez just gets out of the way.
Barnes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dominguez at a distance.
Dominguez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.
Barnes moves out of range as Dominguez strikes.
Dominguez misses with a body shot.
#CL2#
Dominguez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dominguez throws a head punch that misses.
Dominguez tries to throw a body punch but Barnes avoids it by throwing Dominguez back against the cage.
Dominguez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barnes avoids it.#BC#
Barnes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dominguez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barnes's sensitive parts.
Dominguez tries to land a front kick but Barnes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T4#
Dominguez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Barnes under the eye.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dominguez moves away.
Dominguez misses the shot to the body.
Barnes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dominguez can pounce on him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dominguez tries a head kick but it misses.
Barnes looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Dominguez.
Dominguez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes.
Barnes seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dominguez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barnes.
An inside leg kick from Barnes misses.
Barnes swats away the attempt to clinch by Dominguez.
Dominguez wants to clinch up but Barnes keeps it at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dominguez throws a push kick but Barnes slaps the foot to one side.
Barnes scores with a leg kick.
Dominguez swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Barnes to counter with a crisp jab.
Dominguez with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Montesh Dominguez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Barnes walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dominguez.
Barnes is looking to wear down Dominguez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Barnes avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dominguez throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range.
Dominguez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dominguez throws a front kick aimed at Barnes's knee but Barnes avoids it well.
Barnes cracks Dominguez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A jab from Dominguez misses.
Barnes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Barnes avoids the body shot from Dominguez.
It looked like Barnes was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Barnes takes a kick to the side of the head.
Barnes shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dominguez eats them both and turns towards Barnes to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Montesh Dominguez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dominguez misses the shot to the body.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes slips a jab from Dominguez.
Dominguez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barnes. Barnes obviously looking to wear him down.
Dominguez swings for the body but Barnes moves out of range.
#T1#
Dominguez throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barnes thumps Dominguez with a low kick.
Barnes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dominguez throws a head kick but Barnes moves out of range.
Dominguez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
Dominguez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dominguez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Barnes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dominguez lands a good knee to the midsection. Barnes won't want to take too many of those.
Dominguez keeps control of Barnes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Barnes prevents a body shot from Dominguez.
Barnes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Barnes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dominguez is struggling to control the position.
Dominguez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barnes backwards. #T2#
Dominguez trying to land knees to the body.
Dominguez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Barnes or not.
Barnes has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dominguez working Barnes over with knees to the body.
Dominguez tries to throw a body punch but Barnes avoids it by throwing Dominguez back against the cage.
Dominguez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dominguez tries to land knees in the clinch but Barnes avoids the damage to the body.
Dominguez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dominguez throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Dominguez on the inside.
Dominguez tries to stall but Barnes uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short body shot lands from Dominguez as the two fighters clinch.
Dominguez cracks Barnes with a nice body shot.
Barnes has Dominguez pressed against the cage.
Dominguez takes a shot to the head.
Dominguez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barnes is defending well for now.
Barnes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dominguez pushes off an throws an elbow but Barnes leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Barnes is looking to break free of the clinch but Dominguez has double underhooks. #T3#
Barnes is trying to force a seperation but Dominguez has the dominant position.
Dominguez trying to land knees to the body.
Barnes misses with a punch to the body.
Dominguez lands a shot to the body.
Barnes is trying to break the clinch but Dominguez has him pressed against the cage.
Dominguez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dominguez taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Barnes is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dominguez is keeping busy.
Dominguez misses with a knee strike.
Dominguez misses with a body punch.
Barnes tries to stall but Dominguez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Barnes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Barnes manages to break the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Dominguez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dominguez.
Dominguez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barnes misses with a low kick.
Barnes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dominguez's sensitive parts. #T4#
Barnes lands a jab-cross combination.
Dominguez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Barnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dominguez.
Barnes connects with a leg kick.
Dominguez misses with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dominguez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barnes.
Jab from Dominguez.
Dominguez throws a poor cross that misses
and Barnes counters with a slapping leg kick.
Barnes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barnes tried to score with a low kick but Dominguez checks it.
Dominguez clobbers Barnes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Barnes misses with a looping left.
Barnes needs to keep his hands up - Dominguez had a free shot at his head there.
Dominguez on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Montesh Dominguez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Barnes tries to land a leg kick but Dominguez saw it coming and moves away.
Dominguez throws a body shot but no joy.
Dominguez throws a head kick that misses.
Dominguez swings for the body but Barnes moves out of range.
A combination from Barnes does no damage.
Dominguez replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Barnes blocks it well.
Barnes moves out of range of the body kick.
Barnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dominguez was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnes.
Dominguez lands with an overhand left.
Barnes dodges the punch combination from Dominguez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominguez throws a sloppy body shot
and Barnes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dominguez throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range.
Dominguez cracks Barnes with a good jab.
Dominguez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Barnes counters with a slapping leg kick.
Barnes misses with a low kick.#T1#
Barnes scores with a jab to the head.
A big right from Dominguez misses.
Barnes avoids the head kick by Dominguez.
A big left from Dominguez misses.
Barnes throws a body punch but Dominguez moves out of range.
Barnes will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dominguez! But no joy.
Dominguez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barnes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barnes motions for Dominguez to come forward. Barnes throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barnes lands with a nice body punch.
Barnes tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Dominguez is predictable there
and Barnes counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Dominguez tries to land a front kick but Barnes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Barnes throws a big counter combination but Dominguez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barnes.
Dominguez swings for the body but Barnes moves out of range.
#T2#
Dominguez with a nice calf kick.
Barnes tries to land a leg kick but Dominguez saw it coming and moves away.
Dominguez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dominguez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barnes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barnes appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Barnes is looking to score with low kicks.
Barnes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Barnes there as he acknowledges the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Barnes. Dominguez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barnes will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Barnes moves out of range as Dominguez strikes.
Barnes tries a low kick but Dominguez avoids it.
Barnes takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Dominguez dodges the punch combination from Barnes.
Barnes misses with a double jab.
#T3#
Dominguez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dominguez with a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barnes. That's going to slow Dominguez down.
Barnes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dominguez misses with a head kick.
It looked like Barnes was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dominguez.
Dominguez throws a body shot but no joy.
Dominguez misses with a leg kick.
Dominguez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnes moves away.
Dominguez scores with a jab.
Barnes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Barnes misses the target.
Dominguez throws out a counter right but Barnes avoids it with no problem.
Dominguez misses with a low kick.
Barnes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Trevor Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That kick from Dominguez tenderised Barnes's leg. Barnes is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice defenses there by Barnes.#T4#
Dominguez blocks a head kick by Barnes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dominguez! But no joy.
Dominguez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Barnes.
Dominguez swings widly with a right hand
letting Barnes counter with a right hand.
Dominguez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dominguez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barnes moves out of range as Dominguez throws a body kick.
Dominguez scores with a jab to the head.
A leg kick checked by Barnes.
Trevor Barnes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dominguez punishes Barnes's body with a nice straight punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dominguez. That's going to slow Barnes down.
Dominguez takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses.
Barnes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dominguez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Barnes blocks a jab.
A quick step to the side and Barnes tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Montesh Dominguez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dominguez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Montesh Dominguez!
Montesh Dominguez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 113
Date: Jan 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Furioto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
As Furioto backs off Barnes throws a huge counter combo but Furioto manages to avoid it all.
Furioto darts in looking for a takedown but Barnes gets double underhooks and turns Furioto into the cage.
Barnes is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Furioto goes for a takedown attempt but Barnes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximus Furioto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Furioto shoots for a double leg takedown but Barnes sprawls well. He's pushed Furioto's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Barnes thinks about the counter body kick.
Furioto fails with the takedown
and Barnes counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Furioto is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Furioto has been working on his balance at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches), so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Barnes.
Furioto shoots in for a double leg but Barnes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Barnes unleashes a big counter combination but Furioto bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Furioto misses with a takedown attempt - Barnes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Furioto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Furioto if he has to take too many more of those.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barnes.
Furioto walks into a straight right hand from Barnes.
Furioto misses with a takedown attempt
and Barnes counters with a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Furioto fails with the takedown.#T1#
Furioto shoots in for a takedown but Barnes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Furioto fails with the takedown
and Barnes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Furioto shoots in but no luck this time.
Barnes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No luck for Furioto with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Furioto throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Barnes was covering up waiting for the punch and Furioto finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Furioto working some strikes from top position.
Barnes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Furioto.
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet.
Barnes trying to keep a closed guard but Furioto is proving a slippery customer.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck. #T2##SUB#
Furioto 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.
Furioto throwing strikes but missing.
Furioto postures up in Barnes's guard and throws a big left but Barnes blocks it.
Furioto throws a big elbow that misses.
Furioto pushes down on Barnes's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Barnes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Furioto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Barnes is trying to maintain the position but Furioto is very close to passing his half guard.
Furioto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Barnes can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Furioto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Barnes is defending against the submission attempts here by Furioto.
Furioto not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Furioto prevents Barnes from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Furioto wants to work for an arm triangle but Barnes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ground and pound from Furioto. #SUB#
Furioto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Barnes defends it well.
Furioto thows a huge punch but Barnes dodges it nicely.
Barnes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Barnes.
Furioto is working Barnes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Furioto 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.
Barnes wants to stand but Furioto is controlling the position.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4##SUB#
Furioto postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Barnes is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Furioto, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Furioto looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Barnes has picked Furioto up and slammed him! Furioto can't keep hold of the triangle and Barnes manages to pass to side control!
Barnes scores with a couple of short elbows.
Barnes lands a nice forearm strike.
Furioto is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Furioto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Furioto looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Furioto looking for submissions off his back.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Furioto is looking for a sweep. Barnes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Barnes dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Furioto doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Barnes counters with a left and a right that stings Furioto.
Barnes slaps away a takedown attempt from Furioto, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Barnes scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Furioto shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barnes defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximus Furioto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Furioto with a poor takedown
and Furioto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A nice leg kick from Barnes, right into the meat of the thigh.
Furioto looks for a takedown but Barnes sprawls well.
Furioto fails with a takedown attempt.
Barnes throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Furioto crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Barnes - the referee stops the clock and Furioto gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Barnes. Furioto manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Barnes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Furioto or perhaps it was just good defense by Barnes, which made it look bad.
Maximus Furioto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes throws a combination. Furioto tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Furioto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barnes as he jumps to the side.
Furioto has a takedown stuffed.
Furioto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barnes.
Furioto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Barnes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Furioto shoots in but no luck this time.
Furioto goes for a double leg but Barnes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Barnes continues to drive forward.#T2##TD#
Furioto has hold of one of Barnes's legs. Barnes is fighting the takedown attempt but Furioto gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnes is trying to control the position but Furioto postures up.
Furioto postures up in Barnes's guard and throws a big left but Barnes blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Furioto is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Furioto connects with a couple of short punches.
Furioto cracks Barnes with a solid left hand.
Furioto preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Furioto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Furioto is working Barnes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Furioto postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Barnes is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Furioto, into his guard. #REVB#
Furioto has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Furioto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Barnes would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T3##SUB#
Barnes is posturing up here but Furioto has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Barnes tries to roll out but it's too tight and Barnes has to tap! Slick submission there by Furioto!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Maximus Furioto!
Maximus Furioto thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 104
Date: Dec 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Collins scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barnes doesn't seem bothered though.
Collins moves forwards but Barnes connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Barnes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Barnes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Collins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barnes throws out the jab.
Collins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnes moves away.
Barnes keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
As Collins backs off Barnes throws a huge counter combo but Collins manages to avoid it all.
Barnes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Collins.
Collins just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barnes.
Barnes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Collins.
Collins looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.
Collins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Collins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Collins thows a leg kick but Barnes checks it
and Barnes counters with a nice low kick that buckles Collins's knee momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes scores with a spinning back kick!
A good leg kick by Collins.
Collins misses with a straight right.
Barnes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
Collins fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barnes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A big left from Collins misses.
Collins throws a leg kick
and Barnes counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Barnes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Barnes checks a leg kick.
Barnes is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Collins connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barnes's hands.
Barnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Collins was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnes.
Barnes scores with a three punch combo!
Barnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Collins.
A big right from Collins misses.
The crowd cheers as Barnes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Collins doesn't seem phased though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Collins with the inside leg kick.
Barnes throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nice defenses there by Barnes.
Barnes lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A combination from Barnes does no damage.
A lazy body kick from Collins
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T2#
Collins misses with a hook
and Barnes counters with a low kick, right behind Collins 's knee.
Barnes scores with a jab to the body.
Barnes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Collins missing with a left hand there. Barnes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Despite the aggression on Barnes's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Collins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Collins.
Collins looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.
Collins takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barnes lands with a thumping leg kick.
Barnes throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Collins counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Collins won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.
Barnes wants to stand up but Collins is controlling him.
Collins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Collins wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Collins prevents Barnes from getting back to his feet.
Barnes controls Collins momentarily but Collins frees himself.
Barnes wants to stand up but Collins is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Collins takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barnes scoring well with a low kick there.
Collins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Collins.
Collins swings for the body but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Barnes misses with a body kick.
Barnes fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Collins on the side of the head.
Barnes is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Collins had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Collins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes.
#T4#
Collins misses the body punch
and Barnes counters with an outside leg kick.
Barnes defending well as Collins loads up on a big left hand.
Collins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Collins lands with a hook. Barnes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Collins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Collins throws a left and a right that both miss
and Barnes counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Barnes has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Barnes is looking to land body kicks.
Collins misses with a right hand
and Barnes counters with a thumping low kick.
Collins dips to his left and cracks Barnes with an uppercut!
Collins doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Barnes scores with a hook.
Barnes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Collins.
Collins takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Collins takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Collins throws a predictable looking body shot
and Barnes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Barnes dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Barnes lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Collins is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Collins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Michael Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Barnes thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Collins if he has to take too many more of those.
Barnes misses with an attempted mid kick.
Collins on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Collins crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Barnes - the referee stops the clock and Collins gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Barnes. Collins manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Barnes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barnes just misses with a punch to the body.
Collins appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Collins throws a low kick but Barnes avoids it.
Barnes unleashes a big counter combination but Collins bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A punch combination from Barnes misses.
Collins avoids the head kick by Barnes.
Barnes misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Collins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Collins struggles to land a body shot inside as Barnes controls his hands.
Collins gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Trevor Barnes has been cut.
Barnes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Collins.#T1#
Collins misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Barnes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barnes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Collins.
Barnes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Collins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.
Barnes checks the leg kick.
Barnes connects with a leg kick.
Collins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.
Barnes feints a counter leg kick.
Collins misses with a hook. Barnes ducked under it nicely.
Barnes connects with a solid leg kick.
Barnes lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Collins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Collins tries to score with a low kick but Barnes moves his leg out of the way.
Barnes throws a counter combo.
Barnes connects with a single shot there.
Collins misses with an uppercut
and Barnes counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barnes staying out of range there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Collins throws a shot from downtown. Barnes moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Barnes blocks a leg kick.
Barnes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Barnes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Collins misses with a wild body shot.
Barnes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Collins doesn't seem bothered though.
Barnes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barnes throws a head kick but Collins moves out of range.
Barnes checks the leg kick nicely there.
Collins throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Barnes counters with a one-two to the body.
Collins dodges the punch combination from Barnes.
Collins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Collins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barnes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Collins circles away quickly and effectively.
Collins shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Barnes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T3#
Barnes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Collins.
Barnes blocks a low kick nicely.
Collins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barnes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barnes flicks out a counter leg kick but Collins steps away.
Collins misses with a lunging right hand
and Barnes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barnes avoids the body shot from Collins.
Barnes thumps Collins with a low kick.
Nice body punch from Barnes.
Barnes lands a lovely overhand right.
Collins misses with a body shot
and Barnes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Barnes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Collins doesn't seem bothered though.
Collins walks into a straight right hand from Barnes.
A solid body kick from Barnes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barnes scoring well with a low kick there.
Barnes misses with a series of wild punches.
#T4#
Collins with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Barnes to score with a decent uppercut.
Barnes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnes throws a wild body kick that Collins sees coming a mile off.
Collins feinted with a counter takedown.
Barnes throws a head kick but Collins moves out of range.
Trevor Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barnes lands with a good body shot.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Barnes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Collins throws out the jab.
Barnes lands with a nice combination. Collins backs away looking to recover.
Collins misses with a right hand
and Barnes counters with a one-two to the body.
A jab from Collins misses.
Barnes misses with a low kick.
Collins feinted with a counter takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Collins throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Barnes to counter with a crisp jab.
Collins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barnes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Barnes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Trevor Barnes's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Collins takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Collins looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Collins takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barnes looks to land a combination but Collins avoids it well.
Collins cracks Barnes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Barnes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Collins just misses with a punch to the body.
Collins throws a hook to the side of Barnes's head but Barnes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barnes feints a counter leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Collins.
Collins throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Collins lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barnes's sensitive parts.
Collins misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Barnes counters with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Good leg kick by Barnes.
Barnes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T1#
Barnes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Collins circles away quickly and effectively.
Collins takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Collins tried to score with a low kick but Barnes checks it.
Barnes throws a nice looking combination but Collins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Collins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Collins misses with a two punch combination.
Barnes scores with a hook to the body. Collins takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Barnes connects with a nice looking jab.
Barnes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sloppy strikes from Collins. Those never looked like landing.
Barnes feints and then cracks Collins's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Collins down.
Collins on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barnes. Barnes obviously looking to wear him down.
Barnes connects with a leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Barnes.
#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Collins misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Collins misses.
Collins misses with a body shot.
Collins doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Barnes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Collins fails to land with a series of punches.
Barnes misses with the combination.
Barnes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Collins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Collins backs off Barnes throws a huge counter combo but Collins manages to avoid it all.
Collins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barnes counters with a good low kick that Collins was not able to check.
Collins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barnes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barnes misses with a few strikes there.
#T3#
Barnes misses with a wild combination.
Barnes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Collins on the side of the head.
Collins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Collins looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.
Barnes lands a leg kick that knocks Collins off balance momentarily.
That kick from Barnes tenderised Collins's leg. Collins is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barnes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Collins.
Barnes cracks a nice hook into Collins's ribs.
Barnes lands a nice shot that snaps Collins's head back.
Barnes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Collins's head.
Collins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes.
Barnes throws a right hand that Collins ducks under and follows up with a left that Collins also avoids with ease.
Barnes with the inside leg kick. #T4#
Barnes swats away the attempt to clinch by Collins.
Barnes throws out a counter right but Collins avoids it with no problem.
Collins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Collins just misses with a punch to the body.
Barnes is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Collins with a body shot.
Collins has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barnes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barnes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Collins drops down looking for a counter takedown but Barnes sprawls and moves away.
Collins throws a right hand that misses
and Barnes counters with an inside leg kick.
Collins throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Collins walks into a straight right hand from Barnes.
Barnes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Collins looks for the body kick but Barnes saw that one coming.
Barnes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Trevor Barnes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barnes jabs Collins to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Michael Collins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Collins takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Collins scores with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trevor Barnes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Barnes winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trevor Barnes!
During a confident post fight interview, Trevor Barnes thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 96
Date: Nov 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Furioto shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Barnes pinned against the cage. Barnes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Furioto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barnes as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Furioto gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Furioto's coach down at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Furioto's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Furioto is working for takedown but Barnes is calmly controlling the position for now.
Trevor Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximus Furioto.
Furioto 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 misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Furioto gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Furioto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now.
Furioto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Furioto looking to pass the guard.
Barnes wants to stand up but Furioto is controlling him. #T1#
Furioto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Furioto pushes down on Barnes's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Furioto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Furioto 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.
Furioto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Barnes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Furioto is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2##SUB2#
Barnes is defending against the submission attempts here by Furioto.
#SUB2#
Furioto seems to be working for a kimura but Barnes defends the submission attempt.
Ground and pound from Furioto.
Barnes trying to control here.
Barnes wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Furioto is trying to work for a kimura but Barnes is defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Furioto prevents Barnes from improving his position.#SUB2#
Furioto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barnes is just riding it out for now. Furioto eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Barnes trying to hold on to Furioto's head to control him but Furioto postures up.
#SUB2#
Furioto is working for a kimura but Barnes is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Furioto is looking for a kimura but Barnes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Furioto to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Furioto seems to be working for a kimura but Barnes defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Furioto seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Barnes is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Maximus Furioto!
Maximus Furioto seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 92
Date: Oct 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Flowers closes this distance looking for a takedown but Barnes circles away.
Barnes is looking to counter the offense by Flowers and move into the clinch.
Flowers fails with the takedown#CL#
and Barnes counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Barnes. #BC#
Barnes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Flowers checks a leg kick.#CL2#
Flowers closes the distance and clinches.
Barnes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barnes avoiding damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barnes.
Barnes misses with a body punch.
Flowers wants a takedown.
Trevor Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timmy Flowers.
Flowers wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flowers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Flowers lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barnes backwards.
Flowers drops down looking for an ankle pick but Barnes pulls his leg out and moves away.
Barnes throws a shot to the body.
#T1#
Flowers shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barnes as he avoids it easily.
Flowers shoots in but Barnes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Flowers fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Barnes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Flowers.
Barnes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Barnes throws a series of strikes that have Flowers backpedaling.
Barnes moves away from the strike by Flowers.
Barnes throws a right hand that Flowers ducks under and follows up with a left that Flowers also avoids with ease.
Nice takedown defense from Barnes. No joy for Flowers on that attempt. #TD2#
Flowers closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Barnes's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Flowers postures up.
Barnes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Flowers on the ground.
Flowers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Barnes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barnes is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Flowers sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Barnes explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Flowers tries to clinch there but Barnes circles away.
#T3##CL2#
Flowers moves into the clinch successfully.
Barnes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD2#
Flowers is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Barnes can't fight it off and eventually Flowers manages to take the fight to the floor. Barnes looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Flowers looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Barnes wants to stand up but Flowers is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flowers is stalling in the full guard.
Flowers wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.#T4#
Flowers keeps trying to improve his position.
Flowers trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Flowers stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes.
Flowers wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.
Flowers showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Barnes misses with the combination.
As Barnes backs off Flowers throws a huge counter combo but Barnes manages to avoid it all.
Flowers misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Barnes counters by moving into the clinch.
A hook to the body from Barnes.
Barnes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Barnes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Barnes dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Barnes scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Barnes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barnes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Flowers fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Flowers clinches with his opponent.
Flowers is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Barnes is defending well.
Flowers is looking to take this one to the mat.
Flowers tries to score a body lock takedown but Barnes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Trevor Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timmy Flowers.
Flowers can't get the takedown.
Flowers drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Barnes digs a right hand underneath Flowers's ribcage. Flowers let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes misses with a punch to the body.
Barnes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Flowers's elbow.
Barnes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Flowers can do to turn this around?
Barnes is pressed up against the cage. Flowers has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Barnes down to the mat. Barnes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Barnes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Barnes feints and then cracks Flowers's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Flowers down.
Trevor Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Flowers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes.
Flowers looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barnes is fending him off so far but Flowers persists. Nope, Barnes circles away and we're back to standing.
Flowers throws a lazy right hand but Barnes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Flowers.
Barnes half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Flowers shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Barnes sprawls well. Barnes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Flowers gets slowly back to his feet.
Barnes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Flowers throws out the jab.
Trevor Barnes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Flowers blocks a head kick by Barnes.
Flowers shoots in looking for a takedown. Barnes tries to sprawl out of it but Flowers keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Barnes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Barnes is looking to counter the offense by Flowers and move into the clinch.
Flowers misses with a takedown attempt - Barnes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Barnes gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T2#
Flowers won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.
Flowers stays in close to Barnes's body and controls the position.
Flowers prevents Barnes from getting back to his feet.
Flowers wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.
Flowers preventing the sweep.
Flowers wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Barnes stuffs the takedown.
Flowers fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barnes avoids it really well and circles away.
Flowers shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barnes as he avoids it easily.
Flowers shoots in for a takedown but Barnes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Flowers closes the distance and clinches up with Barnes, looking for a takedown. Flowers pushes Barnes against the cage but Barnes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Barnes seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Flowers is breathing heavily.
A low kick lands for Barnes.
#TD2#
Flowers shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Barnes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Flowers is working away from the top position though.
Barnes is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Barnes wants to control but Flowers is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Barnes is refusing to be controlled, as Flowers sits in half guard.
Timmy Flowers has got the better of the ground game so far.
Flowers seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Barnes wants to get back to full guard.
Flowers is trying to control. Barnes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Flowers wants to pass the guard but Barnes is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Flowers slows the pace down in half guard.
Barnes is controlling Flowers's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Barnes dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Flowers throws a good cross that connects.
Flowers shoots in and drives through. Barnes sprawls well.
Barnes seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
Flowers shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Barnes napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Barnes is not content to let Flowers control the position.
Flowers tries to move to mount but Barnes blocks the move with his legs.
Barnes tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flowers trying to control the position but Barnes is working away. #T1#
Barnes is looking for a sweep.
Barnes can't do much from the bottom here.
Flowers takes a little break here. Barnes wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Barnes wants to control but Flowers postures up.
Flowers tries to move into full mount but can't pass Barnes's legs.
Timmy Flowers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Barnes is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Flowers asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Barnes tries to bench press Flowers off him but Flowers keeps the position.
A lull in the action here.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Good shot there by Barnes.
Flowers with a lazy takedown attempt
and Barnes counters with a nice uppercut.
Timmy Flowers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flowers falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Barnes counters by moving into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Flowers is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Barnes gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Trevor Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timmy Flowers.#T3#
Flowers blocks a body shot from Barnes.
Barnes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Trevor Barnes has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Barnes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Flowers backwards.
Flowers working aggressively here.
#BC#
Barnes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Flowers shoots for a double leg takedown but Barnes sprawls well. He's pushed Flowers's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Flowers tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barnes scores with a nice right hand.
Flowers shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Barnes but Barnes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Barnes drops down looking for a counter takedown but Flowers sprawls and moves away.
Flowers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Flowers looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barnes is fending him off so far but Flowers persists. Nope, Barnes circles away and we're back to standing.
Flowers misses with a takedown #CL#
and Barnes counters by moving into the clinch.
Flowers goes for a takedown in the clinch but Barnes prevents it.
#T4#
Barnes scores with a shoulder strike.
Barnes's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC#
Barnes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Flowers.
Flowers misses with a two punch combination.
Barnes wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Flowers doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Barnes counters by moving into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnes digs a right hand underneath Flowers's ribcage. Flowers let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Barnes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barnes tries a body shot but Flowers blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Flowers can't get the takedown.
#BC#
Barnes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Flowers misses with a left hand
enabling Barnes to counter with a crisp jab.
Barnes staying out of range there.
Barnes is looking to counter the offense by Flowers and move into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trevor Barnes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Barnes, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trevor Barnes!
After winning the bout, Trevor Barnes thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 83
Date: Sep 08, 2021 |
#R1#
Paetmar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Paetmar throws a half hearted mid kick.
Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barnes tries to counter by clinching up but Paetmar breaks away and moves out of range.
Paetmar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barnes.
Barnes tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Paetmar manages to circle out of the way.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Paetmar, as that shot connected.
Barnes has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Paetmar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Paetmar slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Paetmar misses with a body kick.
Barnes tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Paetmar manages to circle out of the way.
Paetmar misses with a body kick.
Paetmar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barnes.
Paetmar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Barnes counters by clinching up.
Paetmar struggles to land a body shot inside as Barnes controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Barnes.
Barnes lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Barnes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barnes moves away from the strike by Paetmar.
Barnes tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Paetmar manages to circle out of the way.
Paetmar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Paetmar throws a right and a left that Barnes avoids nicely.
Barnes tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Paetmar manages to circle out of the way.
A chopping leg kick lands by Paetmar.
Paetmar connects with a nice looking jab.
Barnes on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Paetmar throws a big shot that misses.
Paetmar misses with a few strikes there.
Venali Paetmar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paetmar throws a leg kick #CL#
and Barnes counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Paetmar is trying to push Barnes away but Barnes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Barnes leaning against his opponent.
Barnes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Paetmar's elbow. #BC#
Barnes breaks from the clinch.
Paetmar throws a chopping leg kick but Barnes manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Paetmar scores with a hook to the body. Barnes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Paetmar misses with a low kick.
Paetmar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Paetmar connects with a single shot there.
Paetmar has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Paetmar.#T2#
Paetmar looks to land a right hand but Barnes moved out of range.
Barnes is looking to counter the offense by Paetmar and move into the clinch.
Paetmar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barnes.
That kick from Paetmar tenderised Barnes's leg. Barnes is trying to keep his angry face on.
Paetmar misses the shot to the body.
As Paetmar tries to get set, Barnes tries to push him back and clinch up but Paetmar manages to avoid the attempt.
Paetmar catches Barnes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Paetmar attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Barnes seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Barnes throws the left hand but Paetmar avoids the punch easily.
Paetmar tries to bum rush Barnes with a series of wild strikes but Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Paetmar tries to bum rush Barnes with a series of wild strikes but Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Paetmar wants to land a leg kick but Barnes is out of range.
Barnes checks a leg kick.
Barnes tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Paetmar manages to circle out of the way.
Paetmar misses with a low kick.
Paetmar connects with a single shot there.
Paetmar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A good leg kick by Paetmar. #T3#
Paetmar is looking to chop away at Barnes's legs.
Paetmar looks to land a left hand but Barnes moved out of range nicely.
Paetmar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Paetmar keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Paetmar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barnes. Barnes obviously looking to wear him down.
Paetmar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Paetmar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Paetmar tries to land a front kick but Barnes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Barnes seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Paetmar pushes Barnes away with a front kick.
No joy there for Paetmar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Paetmar throws a body shot but no joy.
Paetmar misses with a straight right.
Barnes checks a leg kick.
Barnes tries to counter with a takedown but Paetmar is quick to defend against it.
Some wild striking there from Paetmar.
#T4#
Paetmar throws an overhand right that lands on Barnes's shoulder, as Barnes tries to avoid the shot.
Paetmar throws a right and a left that Barnes avoids nicely.
Paetmar throws a series of punches but Barnes moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes connects with a leg kick.
Barnes moves out of range of the strikes.
Barnes moves forwards but Paetmar connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Paetmar feints and then cracks Barnes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barnes down.
Paetmar swings widly with a right hand
and Barnes counters with a two punch combo.
Barnes lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Paetmar feints a jab promting Barnes to slip. Paetmar then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Barnes slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Paetmar misses with a wild body shot.
Barnes tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Paetmar manages to circle out of the way.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barnes throws a nice outside leg kick.
Barnes misses with a two punch combination.
Barnes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Paetmar.
Paetmar misses with a two punch combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Venali Paetmar dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Barnes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Paetmar's hands.
Barnes lands with a slapping head kick.
Paetmar tries a head kick but it misses.
Paetmar throws a nice looking combination but Barnes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Paetmar throws a hook but Barnes blocks it.
Barnes is looking to counter the offense by Paetmar and move into the clinch.
Paetmar throws a right hand that Barnes ducks under and follows up with a left that Barnes also avoids with ease.
As Paetmar tries to get set, Barnes tries to push him back and clinch up but Paetmar manages to avoid the attempt.
Venali Paetmar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Paetmar throws a wild body kick that Barnes sees coming a mile off.
Barnes wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Paetmar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Paetmar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Paetmar misses.
A combination from Paetmar does no damage.
Barnes wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Paetmar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Paetmar misses with the combination.
Barnes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Paetmar.#T1#
Barnes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The fighters circling - Paetmar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Paetmar bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Barnes's head.
Paetmar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barnes blocks a jab.
Paetmar throws a hook but Barnes avoids it easily.
Paetmar misses with a looping right.
Barnes tries to counter by clinching up but Paetmar breaks away and moves out of range.
A big right from Paetmar misses.
Barnes is looking to counter the offense by Paetmar and move into the clinch.
Paetmar scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Paetmar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Paetmar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Paetmar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barnes.
Paetmar misses the jab.
Paetmar misses with a wild combination.
#T2#
Paetmar misses with a combination
#CL#
and Barnes moves into the clinch.
Barnes presses Paetmar against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Barnes is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Paetmar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Paetmar.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paetmar trying to land knees to the body.
#BC#
Barnes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Paetmar throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Paetmar.
A punch combination from Paetmar misses.
Barnes wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Paetmar connects with a body shot.
Barnes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Paetmar swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Barnes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Paetmar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barnes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Paetmar misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T3#
Paetmar throws a solid leg kick but Barnes takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Paetmar.
Paetmar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Paetmar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barnes can pounce on him.
Paetmar throws a hook but Barnes avoids it easily.
A jab from Paetmar misses.
A little feinted left hand from Barnes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Barnes is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Paetmar walks into a jab.
Paetmar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Paetmar lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barnes's sensitive parts.
Barnes connects with a solid leg kick.
Paetmar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Paetmar looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.
Paetmar scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barnes in his tracks.
Paetmar misses with a head kick.
Paetmar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barnes swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Paetmar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barnes tries to counter by clinching up but Paetmar breaks away and moves out of range.#T4#
Paetmar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Paetmar.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paetmar throws a big shot that misses.
Paetmar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barnes tries to counter by clinching up but Paetmar breaks away and moves out of range.
Paetmar is breathing heavily.
Paetmar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Paetmar.
Paetmar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barnes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Paetmar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barnes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Paetmar swings away with a body shot that misses
#CL#
and Barnes holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Nice body punch from Barnes.
Barnes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Paetmar or not.
Barnes lands a right hand.
A short body shot lands from Barnes as the two fighters clinch.
#BC#
Barnes manages to break the clinch.
Good work by Barnes as he checks the leg kick.
Barnes is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Paetmar.
Paetmar looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Paetmar drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Paetmar throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Venali Paetmar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Paetmar misses with a wild body shot.
Paetmar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Paetmar.
Barnes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Paetmar.
Paetmar throws a nice looking combination but Barnes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Paetmar missing with a left hand there. Barnes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Trevor Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Paetmar misses with a wild body shot.
Barnes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Paetmar can pounce on him.
Barnes staying out of range there.
Barnes appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nice cross by Paetmar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paetmar throws a low kick but Barnes moves out of range easily.
Paetmar with a hook.
Paetmar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Paetmar throws a sloppy body shot
and Barnes counters with an outside leg kick.
Paetmar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Paetmar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Barnes digs a good hook to Paetmar's body.
Paetmar misses with a combination
letting Barnes counter with a right hand.
Barnes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Barnes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Paetmar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Barnes on the side of the head.
Paetmar looks for the body kick but Barnes saw that one coming.
Paetmar misses with a body shot.
Paetmar throws a hook but Barnes blocks it.
Paetmar has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barnes.
Paetmar dips to his left and cracks Barnes with an uppercut!
Paetmar tries to bum rush Barnes with a series of wild strikes but Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Paetmar looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.
Paetmar jabs at Barnes's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paetmar. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Paetmar missing with a left hand there. Barnes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barnes is looking to counter the offense by Paetmar and move into the clinch.
Barnes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That kick from Paetmar tenderised Barnes's leg. Barnes is trying to keep his angry face on.
Paetmar connects with a jab.
Paetmar throws a sloppy head kick
and Barnes counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Barnes needs to keep his hands up - Paetmar had a free shot at his head there.
Paetmar throws the left hand but Barnes avoids the punch easily.
As Paetmar tries to get set, Barnes tries to push him back and clinch up but Paetmar manages to avoid the attempt.
Paetmar throws a leg kick that is checked#CL#
and Barnes counters by clinching up.
Barnes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Paetmar backwards.
Barnes gets through Paetmar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Barnes scores with a nice short uppercut.
Paetmar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barnes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Paetmar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barnes.
Paetmar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barnes is pushing Paetmar up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T3#
Barnes is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Paetmar works on Barnes's body with a couple of short punches.
Barnes works on Paetmar's body with a couple of short punches.
Paetmar has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on Paetmar's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Paetmar blocks a body shot from Barnes.
A shot in the inside from Barnes.
Trevor Barnes has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Paetmar is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Barnes.
Barnes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Paetmar.
Barnes lands a body punch in the clinch.
Barnes lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Barnes breaks the clinch.
Barnes scores with a leg kick.
Paetmar is looking to land body kicks.#T4#
Paetmar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Paetmar checks a leg kick.
Barnes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Paetmar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barnes.
Barnes slips a jab from Paetmar.
Barnes tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Paetmar manages to circle out of the way.
A head kick misses from Barnes.
Paetmar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes lands with a cross.
Paetmar misses with a looping right.
Trevor Barnes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Venali Paetmar is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Paetmar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Barnes lands with a kick to the temple. Paetmar shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Paetmar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Paetmar lands a nice shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Trevor Barnes.
I think Paetmar has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Venali Paetmar! |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 76
Date: Aug 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Yoshikage is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barnes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Yoshikage fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Barnes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Yoshikage is looking to counter the offense by Barnes and move into the clinch.#TD#
Yoshikage shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Yoshikage was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Barnes explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Barnes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Barnes connects with a high kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Yoshikage moves into range and clinches up with Barnes.#T1#
Yoshikage has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Barnes after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kira Yoshikage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yoshikage leaning against his opponent.
Yoshikage tries to stall but Barnes uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Barnes controlling the action here for a moment.
Barnes stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#TD#
Yoshikage drags the fight down to the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Yoshikage is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Barnes working a defensive guard here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Barnes can do anything to dispel that myth.
Yoshikage trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yoshikage controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Barnes trying to keep a closed guard but Yoshikage is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Yoshikage looking to pass the guard.
Barnes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Yoshikage. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Yoshikage landing some decent shots from guard.
Yoshikage wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.
Yoshikage with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Yoshikage from controlling successfully.
Yoshikage wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.
Yoshikage controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Yoshikage postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Yoshikage trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes looking to control.
#T3#
Yoshikage forces his way into half guard.
Yoshikage wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnes keeps working.
Barnes is trying to stand.
Yoshikage lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Yoshikage thows a huge punch but Barnes dodges it nicely.
Barnes is not content to let Yoshikage control the position.
Yoshikage passes to side control.
Barnes is looking to reverse the position.
Barnes can't do much from the bottom here.
Yoshikage remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T4#
Barnes is looking to regain half guard here but Yoshikage keeps moving and retains side control.
Yoshikage trying to control the position but Barnes is working away.
Yoshikage working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Yoshikage remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Barnes is not content to let Yoshikage control the position.
We've been hearing that Yoshikage has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yoshikage is really struggling to control Barnes but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Barnes can't do much from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kira Yoshikage dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Barnes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yoshikage looks to clinch
and Barnes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barnes swats away the attempt to clinch by Yoshikage.
Barnes keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Barnes.
Barnes swings for the body but Yoshikage moves out of range.
Barnes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yoshikage.
#T1#
Barnes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yoshikage tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Barnes manages to circle out of the way.
Barnes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barnes loads up on a big right hand but Yoshikage slips the punch.
Yoshikage tries to counter by clinching up but Barnes breaks away and moves out of range.
Yoshikage goes for a double leg but Barnes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Barnes continues to drive forward.
Stalling in the clinch from Barnes.
Yoshikage is pushing Barnes up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Yoshikage 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.
Yoshikage tries to pull guard but Barnes won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kira Yoshikage. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Yoshikage is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Barnes is trying to maintain a safe position but Yoshikage gets an underhook and turns Barnes into the cage.
Barnes being controlled against the cage.
Yoshikage is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Barnes to keep the fight standing.
Yoshikage is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Yoshikage is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Barnes to keep the fight standing.
Yoshikage drops down looking for an ankle pick but Barnes pulls his leg out and moves away.
Barnes connects with a single shot there.#T3#
Barnes works over Yoshikage's head and body with a nice combination.
Barnes throws a leg kick but Yoshikage moved away.
Yoshikage blocks the body kick.
Yoshikage is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Barnes.
Yoshikage blocks a leg kick.
Yoshikage seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Barnes scores with a jab to the jaw.
Barnes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barnes throws a leg kick but Yoshikage sees it coming and moves out of range.
Trevor Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Some wild striking there from Barnes.
Yoshikage on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
#CL#
Barnes tries to keep at a distance but Yoshikage has taken the fight into the clinch.
Barnes has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Yoshikage seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Barnes can turn it around.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC2#
Barnes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Barnes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Barnes throws a series of punches but Yoshikage moves out of range.
Yoshikage takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Barnes lands a body shot.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yoshikage moves away.
Yoshikage tries to counter by clinching up but Barnes breaks away and moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Barnes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barnes lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Yoshikage fails with a takedown attempt.
Barnes let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Danga de danga de dang - Barnes scores with a four punch combination!
A jab from Barnes misses.
Yoshikage changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barnes tries to avoid it but Yoshikage manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barnes to the ground. Barnes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Yoshikage takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T2#
Barnes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barnes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Barnes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yoshikage. That did some damage!
Jab from Barnes.
Yoshikage fails in his attempt to clinch.
Trevor Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses.
Yoshikage seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T3#
Barnes scores with a punch to the head.
Yoshikage fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barnes is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Yoshikage with a body shot.
Barnes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yoshikage is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barnes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kira Yoshikage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yoshikage blocks a jab.
Yoshikage fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barnes avoids it really well and circles away.#T4#
Barnes tries to land a leg kick but Yoshikage saw it coming and moves away.
Barnes fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Yoshikage is out of range.
Barnes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Barnes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes scores with a punch to the head.
A swing and a miss from Barnes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trevor Barnes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Barnes has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 26:29
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trevor Barnes!
Our winner, Trevor Barnes, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 68
Date: Jun 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Hazuki shoots in for a takedown but Barnes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Barnes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've been told by Barnes's head coaches at Mentor Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Barnes misses with a straight right.
Barnes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT2#It looks like Trevor Barnes has been cut.
Barnes stuffs the takedown.
Hazuki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barnes is fending him off so far but Hazuki persists. Nope, Barnes circles away and we're back to standing.
Barnes tried to counter with a leg kick but Hazuki avoided it.
Trevor Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryo Hazuki.
Hazuki gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Barnes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hazuki shoots in looking for a takedown but Barnes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hazuki's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Barnes throws a leg kick that misses.
Barnes leaves Hazuki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Barnes lands with a shot to the body.
Barnes throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Hazuki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barnes as he avoids it easily.
Barnes thumps Hazuki with a low kick.
Barnes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hazuki's head.
Hazuki wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hazuki fails to land the takedown.
Ryo Hazuki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barnes slaps away a takedown attempt from Hazuki, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Barnes throws a head kick but Hazuki moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hazuki.
Barnes throws a sloppy head kick and Hazuki moves out of range easily.
Hazuki with the counter takedown but Barnes avoids it easily.#T2#
Hazuki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Barnes circles away.
Barnes throws a big counter combination but Hazuki scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Barnes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Barnes looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Barnes fails to land with a series of punches.
Hazuki shoots in for a takedown but Barnes shows good takedown defense.
A little feinted left hand from Barnes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hazuki fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hazuki has a takedown stuffed.
It looked like Barnes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hazuki looks winded!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barnes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barnes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barnes wants it to stay on the feet.
Hazuki fails to land the takedown.
Hazuki shoots in looking for a takedown but Barnes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hazuki's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T3#
A jab lands there for Barnes.
A left and a right from Barnes both land. Nice combination.
Barnes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hazuki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barnes misses with a body kick.
And Hazuki tries to counter it with a takedown but Barnes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hazuki is looking to clinch.
Hazuki has his takedown stuffed
and Barnes counters with a nice body kick.
Barnes misses with a kick to the body.
Hazuki shoots in looking for a takedown. Barnes tries to sprawl out of it but Hazuki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Barnes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T4#
Hazuki fails with a takedown attempt.
Barnes scoring well with a low kick there.
Hazuki shoots in but Barnes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Barnes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barnes wants it to stay on the feet.
Barnes went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Barnes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Trevor Barnes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hazuki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hazuki has his takedown stuffed
and Barnes counters with a left and a right that stings Hazuki.
Hazuki avoids the head kick by Barnes.
Barnes throws a head kick that half lands.
#ROC#Hazuki is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Barnes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Trevor Barnes's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Hazuki shoots for a double leg takedown but Barnes sprawls well. He's pushed Hazuki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hazuki tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Barnes defends well and Hazuki ends up having to push Barnes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hazuki tries for a takedown but Barnes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Trevor Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryo Hazuki.#TD2#
Hazuki gets a takedown into half guard.
Barnes kicks off Hazuki and gets to his feet.
Barnes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hazuki can do to turn this around?
Barnes stuffs the takedown attempt from Hazuki. Hazuki gets slowly back to his feet.
Barnes throwing a counter right hand but Hazuki manages to avoid it.
Hazuki fails to land the takedown.
Hazuki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Barnes circles away.
Barnes throws a body punch but Hazuki moves out of range.
Hazuki is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hazuki fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Hazuki tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Barnes counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hazuki has a takedown stuffed.
Hazuki lands with a cross.
Hazuki wants to clinch.
Hazuki avoids a kick to the body.
Hazuki is looking to clinch but Barnes is avoiding it.
Barnes looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T2#
Barnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hazuki was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnes.
Barnes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hazuki with the counter takedown but Barnes avoids it easily.
Hazuki with a poor takedown
and Barnes counters with a left to the body.
A cross from Hazuki lands.
Hazuki moves out of range as Barnes throws a body kick.
Hazuki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hazuki with a poor takedown
and Barnes counters with a nice uppercut.
Hazuki fails with the takedown.
Barnes is looking to score with low kicks.
A clash of legs there as Hazuki blocks the low kick.
Hazuki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Barnes's waist but Barnes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hazuki off to one side.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hazuki was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnes.#T3#
Barnes digs a good body shot into Hazuki's ribs.
Trevor Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barnes throws a head kick that Hazuki semi-blocks.
Trevor Barnes is winning the standup battle so far.
Hazuki walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Barnes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hazuki.
Barnes throws a hook but Hazuki blocks it.
Hazuki shoots in looking for a takedown. Barnes tries to sprawl out of it but Hazuki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Barnes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hazuki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barnes as he avoids it easily.
And Barnes counters with a quick kick to the body but Hazuki blocks it.
Barnes throws a series of punches but Hazuki moves out of range.
Hazuki dives in for a single leg takedown but Barnes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hazuki on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hazuki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Barnes sprawls well. Barnes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hazuki gets slowly back to his feet.#T4#
Barnes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A bone on bone clash there as Hazuki blocks the leg kick.
Jab from Barnes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Hazuki fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Barnes sprawls well initially but Hazuki persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Barnes makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Hazuki fails with a takedown attempt.
Hazuki checks a leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Barnes as Hazuki shoots in.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Barnes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Trevor Barnes's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Hazuki darts in looking for a takedown but Barnes gets double underhooks and turns Hazuki into the cage.
Hazuki has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Barnes keeps the fight on the outside.
Barnes stuffs the takedown attempt from Hazuki. Hazuki gets slowly back to his feet.
Barnes is looking to counter punch.
Barnes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hazuki throws a jab when Barnes was well out of range.
Barnes thinks about countering with a body kick.
Barnes dips to his left and cracks Hazuki with an uppercut!
Hazuki takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hazuki is still on wobbly legs! Can Barnes finish him?
Barnes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hazuki on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Barnes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hazuki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barnes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hazuki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barnes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hazuki fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hazuki seems to have recovered his senses.
Trevor Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryo Hazuki.#T1#
Barnes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Barnes - that will leave a mark!
Hazuki on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hazuki throws a hook but Barnes blocks it.
Good work by Hazuki as he checks the leg kick.
Barnes misses with a straight right.
Hazuki feints the counter takedown.
Hazuki tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Barnes defends well and Hazuki ends up having to push Barnes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Barnes throws a leg kick which misses Hazuki's front leg but catches the back leg as Hazuki tries to avoid it.
Barnes keeps the fight on the outside.
Barnes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barnes wants it to stay on the feet.
Barnes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hazuki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Barnes thuds a left hand into Hazuki's body.
Barnes throws a body punch but Hazuki moves out of range.
Hazuki's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T2#
Barnes swings for the body but Hazuki moves out of range.
Hazuki closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hazuki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Barnes counters with a solid body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barnes is looking to counter punch.
A shot to the liver by Barnes. Beautiful body shot.
Barnes throws a looping overhand right but Hazuki ducks down to avoid it.
Hazuki shoots in but Barnes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Barnes connects with a body shot that sends Hazuki's belly button to the back.
Barnes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T3#
Barnes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barnes scores with a nice head shot.
Hazuki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barnes tries to avoid it but Hazuki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barnes to the ground. Barnes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hazuki tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Barnes defends well and Hazuki ends up having to push Barnes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hazuki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barnes.
Barnes swinging wildly here.
A head kick misses from Barnes.
Hazuki with the counter takedown but Barnes avoids it easily.
Hazuki shoots and misses
and Barnes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Barnes darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T4#
Hazuki dives in and grabs Barnes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Barnes pushes down on Hazuki's head and hops out.
Barnes lunges at Hazuki with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hazuki's hand.
Hazuki tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Barnes defends well and Hazuki ends up having to push Barnes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Barnes just misses with a punch to the body.
Hazuki takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Hazuki shoots in and bounces Barnes off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Barnes has his feet on Hazuki's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Barnes misses with a wild body shot.
Hazuki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barnes as he avoids it easily.
Barnes throws a right hand that Hazuki ducks under and follows up with a left that Hazuki also avoids with ease.
Ryo Hazuki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hazuki stuns Barnes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trevor Barnes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barnes has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:26
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trevor Barnes!
A victorious Trevor Barnes thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 61
Date: May 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Brunswick Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barnes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barnes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brunswick Jr.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brunswick Jr.
Barnes connects with a body shot.
Barnes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brunswick Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Brunswick Jr misses the target.
Brunswick Jr connects with a crisp jab.
A right-left combo lands from Brunswick Jr.
Barnes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Brunswick Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barnes slips under a jab from Brunswick Jr.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barnes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brunswick Jr momentarily.
Brunswick Jr thumps Barnes with a low kick.
Brunswick Jr scores with a punch to the head.
Barnes throws a head kick but Brunswick Jr moves out of range.
#T1#
Brunswick Jr misses with a hook. Barnes ducked under it nicely.
Barnes moves away from the strike by Brunswick Jr.
A nice leg kick from Brunswick Jr, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brunswick Jr throws a combination. Barnes tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Brunswick Jr lands with a right hand.
A big right from Brunswick Jr misses.
Brunswick Jr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Barnes is able to avoid easily.
Brunswick Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Brunswick Jr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Barnes scores with a nice right hand.
Barnes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brunswick Jr. Brunswick Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Barnes swings away with a body shot that misses
and Brunswick Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Brunswick Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barnes fails to land with a series of punches.
Brunswick Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bradley Brunswick Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brunswick Jr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Barnes on the side of the head.#T2#
Brunswick Jr throws out a leg kick but Barnes moves out of range and Brunswick Jr only half commits.
Brunswick Jr swings for the body but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Brunswick Jr lands a front kick.
Brunswick Jr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A low kick lands for Brunswick Jr.
Brunswick Jr's corner calls for a 1-2. Brunswick Jr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A jab lands there for Brunswick Jr.
Barnes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brunswick Jr.
An attempted straight right counter from Brunswick Jr misses the target.
Brunswick Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barnes staying out of range there.
Brunswick Jr throws a hook to the side of Barnes's head but Barnes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barnes throws a shot from downtown. Brunswick Jr moves away and avoids it.
Barnes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T3#
Brunswick Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That kick from Brunswick Jr tenderised Barnes's leg. Barnes is trying to keep his angry face on.
Brunswick Jr tests Barnes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brunswick Jr misses with a straight right.
Barnes throws a leg kick but Brunswick Jr checks it.
Barnes thows a leg kick but Brunswick Jr checks it
and Brunswick Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brunswick Jr looks to throw the jab but Barnes is out of range.
Donk. Brunswick Jr catches Barnes right on the button with a cross.
Brunswick Jr checks a leg kick.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Brunswick Jr.
A jab from Brunswick Jr misses.
Barnes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brunswick Jr tries to work over Barnes's front leg with a kick but Barnes checks it.
Barnes wants to counter with a clinch but Brunswick Jr pushes him away.
Barnes throws a sloppy head kick and Brunswick Jr moves out of range easily.
Barnes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brunswick Jr can pounce on him.
#T4#
Barnes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brunswick Jr. Brunswick Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head kick misses from Barnes.
Brunswick Jr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Barnes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brunswick Jr.
Barnes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Some wild striking there from Barnes.
Brunswick Jr avoids the body shot from Barnes.
Brunswick Jr is looking to counter punch.
Brunswick Jr cracks Barnes with an open hand slap.
Barnes drops his hands momentarily and Brunswick Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Barnes looks to land a body kick but Brunswick Jr moved away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Donk. Brunswick Jr catches Barnes right on the button with a cross.
Brunswick Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barnes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Brunswick Jr blocks a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bradley Brunswick Jr dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Barnes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Brunswick Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Barnes's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Brunswick Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barnes.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Barnes might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Brunswick Jr has got the better of the exchanges.
Barnes looks for the body kick but Brunswick Jr saw that one coming.
Barnes has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Barnes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brunswick Jr.
A big left from Brunswick Jr misses.
Barnes tries to counter by closing the distance.
Barnes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barnes unleashes a big counter combination but Brunswick Jr bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Barnes does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Brunswick Jr tries to bum rush Barnes with a series of wild strikes but Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Barnes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barnes has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Barnes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Barnes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
Barnes on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Brunswick Jr misses with a hook.
Brunswick Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barnes can do to turn this around?
Brunswick Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Barnes.
Barnes only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Brunswick Jr misses the shot to the body.
A combination from Brunswick Jr does no damage.
Barnes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Brunswick Jr lands a right hook to the body.
Barnes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brunswick Jr.
Barnes throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Barnes misses the target.
A thudding body kick lands there by Brunswick Jr!
Brunswick Jr needs to keep his hands up - Barnes had a free shot at his head there.
Barnes misses with an attempted mid kick.
Brunswick Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Brunswick Jr misses with a straight right.
A countering left hand to the body from Barnes misses.#T2#
Barnes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brunswick Jr throws out the jab.
Barnes tries to counter by closing the distance.
Brunswick Jr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brunswick Jr lands with a kick to the ribs.
Brunswick Jr throws a chopping leg kick but Barnes manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Barnes throws the left hand but Brunswick Jr avoids the punch easily.
Barnes is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Brunswick Jr.
Brunswick Jr throws a lazy right hand but Barnes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barnes on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Some bone on bone action there as Barnes checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Brunswick Jr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A right-left combo lands from Brunswick Jr.
Brunswick Jr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brunswick Jr.
Barnes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brunswick Jr.
#T3#
Barnes slips a jab from Brunswick Jr.
Barnes takes a swing at Brunswick Jr's ribcage but misses.
Brunswick Jr moves into range and connects with a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Brunswick Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Barnes misses with a head kick.
Barnes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brunswick Jr.
Barnes lunges at Brunswick Jr with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Brunswick Jr's hand.
Brunswick Jr connects with a body shot that sends Barnes's belly button to the back.
Brunswick Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
Barnes dodges the punch combination from Brunswick Jr.
Barnes feints a counter leg kick.
Brunswick Jr looks to land a combination. Barnes sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brunswick Jr can pounce on him.
Brunswick Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Trevor Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Brunswick Jr throws a looping overhand right but Barnes ducks down to avoid it.
Barnes lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Brunswick Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Barnes walks into a stiff left hand from Brunswick Jr.
Jab, jab by Brunswick Jr - just one landing.
A good leg kick by Brunswick Jr.
Barnes avoids the body shot from Brunswick Jr.
Barnes tries to counter with a clinch but Brunswick Jr shakes him off and moves away.
Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barnes wants to land a leg kick but Brunswick Jr is out of range.
Brunswick Jr lands with a straight right. Barnes didn't see that one coming.
Brunswick Jr stalks Barnes and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Barnes's face. Barnes staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Barnes checks a leg kick.
Barnes only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Brunswick Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A telegraphed right hand from Brunswick Jr misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bradley Brunswick Jr dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A big right from Brunswick Jr misses.
Brunswick Jr misses with a hook. Barnes ducked under it nicely.
Brunswick Jr swings away with a body shot that misses
and Barnes counters with a three punch combo that has Brunswick Jr backing up. Brunswick Jr nods at Barnes to acknowledge the strikes.
Brunswick Jr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Barnes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Barnes there as he acknowledges the shot.
Brunswick Jr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Brunswick Jr throws a jab when Barnes was well out of range.
Barnes lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Brunswick Jr's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Brunswick Jr scores with a jab to the body.
Barnes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brunswick Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brunswick Jr misses with a straight left.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barnes. That's going to slow Brunswick Jr down.
Brunswick Jr avoids the body shot from Barnes.
Brunswick Jr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Barnes slips a straight right by Brunswick Jr.#T1#
Brunswick Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barnes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Brunswick Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Barnes misses with a double jab.
Brunswick Jr checks the leg kick nicely there.
Barnes throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Brunswick Jr quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Barnes misses with a looping left.
Barnes looks to throw the jab but Brunswick Jr is out of range.
Brunswick Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Barnes.
Brunswick Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Barnes momentarily.
Brunswick Jr lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Brunswick Jr moves into range and connects with a jab.
A slow jab from Brunswick Jr misses its intended target.
Brunswick Jr sets himself, and Barnes steps forward looking for the clinch! Brunswick Jr avoids it this time.
Barnes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brunswick Jr.
Brunswick Jr connects with the punch.#T2#
Brunswick Jr dips to his left and cracks Barnes with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brunswick Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barnes tries to counter by closing the distance.
Barnes blocks a jab.
Brunswick Jr throws a chopping leg kick but Barnes manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Barnes throws a chopping leg kick but Brunswick Jr manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Barnes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
No joy there for Brunswick Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brunswick Jr throws a looping overhand right but Barnes ducks down to avoid it.
Brunswick Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Barnes with the inside leg kick.
Barnes lands with a hook. Brunswick Jr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Brunswick Jr scores with a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brunswick Jr.
Barnes tries to score with a low kick but Brunswick Jr moves his leg out of the way.#T3#
Barnes throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barnes. Brunswick Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brunswick Jr feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Barnes tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Brunswick Jr is able to avoid easily.
Barnes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barnes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barnes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Brunswick Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Brunswick Jr works over Barnes's head and body with a nice combination.
Brunswick Jr works the jab nicely.
Bradley Brunswick Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Barnes moves away from the strike by Brunswick Jr.
Barnes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Barnes lets loose with a powerful body kick. Brunswick Jr will feel that in the morning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brunswick Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barnes now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T4#
Barnes throws a body punch but Brunswick Jr moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Brunswick Jr misses the target.
Barnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brunswick Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnes.
Barnes looks to land a body kick but Brunswick Jr moved away.
Brunswick Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barnes steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Brunswick Jr.
Barnes fails to land with a series of punches.
Brunswick Jr misses the shot to the body.
Barnes appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Brunswick Jr lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Barnes has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Barnes and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barnes! But no joy.
A good leg kick by Brunswick Jr.
Barnes misses with a body kick.
Trevor Barnes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brunswick Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barnes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Barnes throws a hook but Brunswick Jr blocks it.
Good leg kick by Barnes.
Barnes throws a leg kick but Brunswick Jr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Brunswick Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barnes takes one to the chin there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bradley Brunswick Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Brunswick Jr has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bradley Brunswick Jr!
Bradley Brunswick Jr decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 55
Date: Apr 21, 2021 |
#R1#
Barnes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barnes wants it to stay on the feet.
Barnes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL#
Barnes has Hazuki up against the cage in a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Barnes.
Hazuki wants a takedown.
Barnes misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Hazuki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hazuki shoots in but Barnes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Trevor Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryo Hazuki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes swinging wildly here.
#TD2#
Hazuki changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Barnes looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T1#
Barnes is trying to improve his position.
Barnes manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hazuki's best efforts.#SUB2#
Hazuki is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Hazuki is working for a kimura but Barnes is defending it quite comfortably.
Barnes is looking to improve his position.
Barnes on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Barnes tries to get out of the position.
Barnes trying to hold on to Hazuki's head to control him but Hazuki postures up.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Barnes won't allow Hazuki to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Hazuki is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Hazuki 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.
Barnes is trying to stand back up but Hazuki is controlling him
Barnes tries to roll over but Hazuki keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Hazuki is working for a submission of some sort.
#T3#
Hazuki passes to full mount!
Barnes wants to hold on but Hazuki pushes him away.
Hazuki wants to get back to his feet but Barnes is holding on tight.
Barnes is desperately trying to improve his position but Hazuki has a good base and remains in mount.
Barnes holds on, trying desperately to control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Barnes working to try and regain half guard.
Hazuki trying to control but Barnes is having none of it.
Barnes tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
Hazuki trying to control but Barnes is having none of it.
Hazuki is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Hazuki with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Barnes is squirming around, avoiding Hazuki's attempts to control the action.
Hazuki is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hazuki prevents Barnes from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Hazuki is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Barnes is surviving well by controlling Hazuki's body position as best he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryo Hazuki dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Hazuki dives in and grabs Barnes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Barnes pushes down on Hazuki's head and hops out.
Hazuki darts in looking for a takedown but Barnes gets double underhooks and turns Hazuki into the cage.
Hazuki tries to close the distance and clinch but Barnes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barnes connects with a jab.
Barnes misses with a looping right.
Barnes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hazuki moves away.
Hazuki is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hazuki with a poor takedown
and Barnes makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Trevor Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryo Hazuki.#CL#
Hazuki tries to keep at a distance but Barnes has taken the fight into the clinch.
Barnes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1##BC2#
Hazuki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hazuki checks a leg kick.
Hazuki is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Barnes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hazuki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hazuki has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Barnes swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hazuki shoots in but no luck this time.
Hazuki needs to keep his hands up - Barnes had a free shot at his head there.
Hazuki with a poor takedown
letting Barnes counter with a right hand.
Barnes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Barnes misses with an attempted mid kick.
#CL#
Barnes rushes Hazuki and presses him up against the cage.
Hazuki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hazuki blocking some punches.
Barnes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hazuki can do to turn this around?
A nice left hand lands by Barnes.
#TD2#
Hazuki gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hazuki content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Barnes works his way to full guard. Good work.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Hazuki slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SU2#
Hazuki decides to stand back up. Hazuki steps back and let's Barnes get back to his feet.#T3#
A nice combination there by Barnes.
Hazuki darts in looking for a takedown but Barnes gets double underhooks and turns Hazuki into the cage. #CL#
Barnes rushes Hazuki and presses him up against the cage.
Barnes stalling.
Hazuki has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Barnes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Barnes has Hazuki pressed against the cage, preventing Hazuki from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD2#
Hazuki pulls guard successfully.
#SUB2#
Hazuki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barnes defends it easily.
Hazuki keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Hazuki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barnes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4##SUB2#
Barnes stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Hazuki throws up his legs and catches Barnes in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Barnes tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Hazuki! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ryo Hazuki! |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 50
Date: Mar 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Barnes lands with a slapping head kick. #CL#
Wallace has managed to clinch.
Barnes looking to slow down the pace here.
Barnes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barnes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barnes lands with a light punch inside.
Barnes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barnes lands a nice uppercut.
Wallace fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wallace changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Barnes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wallace moves in looking to clinch but Barnes pushes him off.
Barnes's coach down at Qube MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Barnes's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#CL#
Wallace closes the distance and pushes Barnes back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace has Barnes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Barnes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brendan Wallace. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Barnes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wallace looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barnes! But no joy.#CL2#
Barnes darts in and clinches Wallace up against the cage.#T1#
Barnes lands with a right to the head.
Wallace is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Barnes pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Barnes trying to stall but Wallace improves his position.
Stalling in the clinch from Barnes.
Barnes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wallace prevents a body shot from Barnes.
Barnes works on Wallace's body with a couple of short punches.
Barnes cracks Wallace with a nice body shot.
A right hand to the body from Barnes.
Wallace has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Barnes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barnes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Barnes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barnes keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Wallace rushes Barnes and presses him up against the cage.
Wallace really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A right hook to the body lands for Barnes.
#TD#
Wallace manages to pull guard.
Wallace looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barnes is one step ahead there. #T2#
Barnes throwing strikes but missing.
Barnes won't allow Wallace to sweep him here.
Barnes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wallace works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wallace pulls Barnes in close to prevent any damage.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Wallace is keeping the position.
Wallace managing to control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes lands a couple of digs.#T3#
Wallace looking for a sweep. Not yet Wallace, not yet.
Wallace looking to control.
Wallace on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wallace tries to get out of the position.
Wallace seems keen to control Barnes's posture.
Barnes postures up in Wallace's guard and throws a big left but Wallace blocks it.
Wallace pulls Barnes in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Barnes keeps the fight on the outside.
Wallace is looking to clinch.
Wallace looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barnes swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wallace tries to counter with a takedown but Barnes is quick to defend against it.
Barnes looks to land a right hand but Wallace moved out of range.#CL#
Wallace forces Barnes back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Wallace drags the fight down to the ground.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Wallace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Wallace is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Wallace keeps moving.
Barnes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wallace pulls Barnes in close to prevent any damage.
Wallace is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wallace is controlling Barnes's posture.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wallace tries to close the distance and clinch but Barnes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Barnes dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Wallace fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brendan Wallace is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wallace drops down looking for an ankle pick but Barnes pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wallace fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Wallace gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wallace tries to pull guard but Barnes forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Wallace letting Barnes take a breather here.
Barnes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barnes misses with some punches.
Wallace fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brendan Wallace. 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.
Good body shot from Barnes.
Wallace fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Barnes is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Wallace wants a takedown but no success here.
Barnes pressing his opponent against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Barnes fails to land. #T1#
Barnes lands a left hand.
#BC2#
Barnes breaks from the clinch.
Wallace tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wallace tries to clinch up but Barnes circles away and keeps his distance.
Wallace moves in looking to clinch but Barnes pushes him off.
Wallace is looking to clinch but Barnes is avoiding it.
Barnes's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Barnes duly obliges.
Wallace moves to clinch but Barnes breaks away
and Barnes counters with a low kick, right behind Wallace 's knee.
A head kick misses from Barnes.
It looked like Wallace was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Barnes lands a lovely overhand right.
Barnes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wallace swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barnes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barnes doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wallace tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barnes swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
A low kick lands for Barnes.
Barnes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wallace tries to clinch but Barnes moves out of range. #CL#
Wallace closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wallace can't get the takedown.
#BC2#
Barnes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Barnes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wallace, pushing him back against the cage.
Barnes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barnes can't find room to land a body shot as Wallace controls the action.
#TD#
Wallace turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Wallace staying calm.
Barnes is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Wallace tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB#
Wallace thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Barnes struggling a bit here.
Wallace tries to move into full mount but can't pass Barnes's legs.
Barnes wants to control but Wallace postures up.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Barnes is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Wallace is controlling him well.
Wallace wants to control but Barnes is keeping him busy.
Wallace throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Barnes is letting Wallace control him for a moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Barnes is trying to control Wallace's posture but Wallace avoids it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Wallace is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Barnes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Wallace tries to close the distance and clinch but Barnes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wallace tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barnes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wallace slips under a jab from Barnes.
Wallace is looking to clinch but Barnes is avoiding it.
Wallace tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barnes is trying to counter with his kicks.
Wallace tries to clinch there but Barnes circles away.
#CL2#
Barnes pushes Wallace up against the cage in a clinch.
Barnes misses with some punches.
Barnes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wallace is trying to pull guard but Barnes turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Wallace is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Barnes gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Barnes just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brendan Wallace. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnes has a couple of punches blocked by Wallace.
Wallace is trying to pull guard but Barnes has him pressed against the cage.
Barnes working aggressively here.
Wallace jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Barnes walks away with a smile on his face. Wallace gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wallace has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Wallace wants to clinch up but Barnes keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Wallace darts in trying to clinch
and Barnes counters with a nice uppercut.
Wallace fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wallace tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barnes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wallace wants to clinch.
Wallace wants to clinch.
Wallace tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barnes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barnes throws a counter combo.
Barnes keeps the fight on the outside.
A punch combination from Barnes misses.
Wallace tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Wallace tries to clinch
letting Barnes counter with a right hand.
Barnes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wallace stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wallace fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barnes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Barnes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barnes tries to clinch up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Barnes!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#ROC2#Wallace is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Brendan Wallace has been cut.
Barnes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wallace tries to clinch up but Barnes circles away and keeps his distance.
Wallace wants to clinch but Barnes slips to the side
and Barnes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wallace tries to clinch up.
Wallace is looking to clinch but Barnes is avoiding it.
Barnes is looking to clinch but Wallace is avoiding it.
#T3#
Wallace tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Barnes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barnes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wallace tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barnes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wallace fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wallace fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barnes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wallace takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Barnes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Oh Wallace is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wallace doesn't manage to clinch there - Barnes circles away.
Both fighters circling a little - Barnes finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Barnes as he connects with a hook.
Wallace tries to clinch up but Barnes circles away and keeps his distance.
Barnes misses with a looping right.
Wallace moves to clinch but Barnes breaks away
and Barnes counters with a leg kick. #T4#
Barnes keeps the fight on the outside.
Wallace seems to have got his legs back now.
Barnes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wallace tries to clinch but Barnes moves away
and Barnes counters with a right hand to the body.
Wallace closes the distance looking to clinch
and Barnes finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Wallace moves in looking to clinch but Barnes pushes him off.
Barnes doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wallace tries to clinch but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes flicks out a counter leg kick but Wallace steps away.
Wallace tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barnes unleashes a big counter combination but Wallace bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Barnes keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Barnes instigates a clinch.
Wallace is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Barnes is defending well.
Brendan Wallace has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wallace is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Barnes pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barnes gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wallace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trevor Barnes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Barnes winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 26:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 26:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trevor Barnes!
A victorious Trevor Barnes thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 42
Date: Feb 20, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Barnes takes the fight into the clinch.
Barnes has Marchant pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barnes.
Barnes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Barnes scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barnes digs a right hand underneath Marchant's ribcage. Marchant let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Marchant letting Barnes take a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Barnes.
Barnes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marchant's elbow. #T1#
Barnes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marchant blocking some punches.
Barnes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marchant wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Barnes scores with a shot to the side of Marchant's head.
Marchant prevents a body shot from Barnes.
Barnes tries a body shot but Marchant blocks it.
Barnes's coach down at Qube MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Barnes's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Barnes leaning against his opponent.
Barnes lands a hook that snaps the head of Marchant backwards.
Marchant misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barnes.
Barnes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barnes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marchant's elbow. #T2#
Marchant has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Barnes after a bit of a struggle.
Marchant drops down looking for an ankle pick but Barnes pulls his leg out and moves away.
Barnes throws a nice head kick!
#CUT2#It looks like Yves Marchant has been cut.#CL2#
Barnes closes the distance and clinches.
Marchant misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barnes swings wildly with an uppercut but Marchant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barnes lands a shoulder strike.
Barnes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marchant blocks a body shot from Barnes. #T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barnes.
Barnes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marchant is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Barnes is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yves Marchant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marchant missing with knees to the body.
Barnes lands a nice uppercut.
Barnes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Marchant tries to break the clinch but Barnes is controlling the position.
Barnes is struggling to control the position.
Marchant prevents a body shot from Barnes.
Barnes can't find room to land a body shot as Marchant controls the action.
#TD#
Marchant pulls guard effortlessly. #T4##SUB#
Marchant has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barnes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marchant is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Marchant looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barnes throwing strikes from guard but Marchant blocks nicely.
Barnes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Barnes throws a big elbow that misses.
Marchant keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Marchant looking for a guillotine here but Barnes defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marchant throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#SUB#
Marchant is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Barnes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yves Marchant's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Barnes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Marchant, pushing him back against the cage.
Barnes working aggressively here.
Marchant letting Barnes take a breather here.
Barnes lands a nice uppercut.
Barnes can't find room to land a body shot as Marchant controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marchant wants a takedown.
Marchant drops down looking for an ankle pick but Barnes pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Barnes gets a clinch. #T1#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Barnes lands with a left to the head.
Barnes taking a breather.
Barnes is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Marchant changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Barnes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yves Marchant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnes connects with an inside leg kick.
Barnes scores with a jab to the head.
#T2#
Marchant tries for a takedown but Barnes circles away easily
and Barnes counters with a nice low kick that buckles Marchant's knee momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Marchant takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CL2#
Barnes clinches up with Marchant and pushes him back against the cage.
Barnes stalling.
Marchant blocking some punches.
Marchant is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Trevor Barnes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barnes.
Barnes lands a hook that snaps the head of Marchant backwards.
A short uppercut from Barnes. #ROC2#Marchant is rocked!#T3#
Marchant 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.
Oh Marchant is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barnes has a couple of punches blocked by Marchant.
Marchant seems to have got his legs back now.
A left hand lands to the body for Barnes.
#BC2#
Barnes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Barnes takes the fight into the clinch.
A short left from Barnes.
Still in the clinch, Barnes scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barnes lands a left hand.
Barnes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
Come on Marchant - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC2#
Barnes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Marchant tries to keep at a distance but Barnes has taken the fight into the clinch.
Marchant prevents a body shot from Barnes.
Marchant can't break the clinch.
Marchant blocking some punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barnes has Marchant pressed against the cage.
Marchant is trying to break the clinch but Barnes has him pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Barnes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Yves Marchant's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Barnes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Marchant.
Trevor Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes connects with a right hand. Marchant shakes it off.
Barnes wants to clinch up but Marchant keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Barnes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Barnes is pushing Marchant up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Barnes struggles to land a body shot inside as Marchant controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes scores with a hook to the body.
Barnes has Marchant pressed against the cage.
Barnes swings wildly with an uppercut but Marchant uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1##TD#
Marchant has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Barnes uses from the top position.
Barnes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Barnes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barnes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marchant works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Marchant is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barnes defends well.
Barnes throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Marchant had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barnes defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Barnes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marchant has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barnes has managed to get both his arms back between Marchant's legs - danger averted.
Barnes trying to control but Marchant is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Marchant has his foot on Barnes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barnes works his way back into a safe position though.
Marchant keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SU2#
Barnes decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Marchant, up you get!
Barnes lands with a nice combination. Marchant backs away looking to recover.
Marchant takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Marchant closes this distance looking for a takedown but Barnes circles away.
Barnes lands a really nice looking cross but Marchant seems unphased.
#CL2#
Barnes moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Barnes takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Barnes stalling against the cage.
#T3#
Barnes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barnes lands with a right to the head.
Barnes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barnes lands a nice uppercut.
Marchant's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barnes leaning his opponent against the cage.
Barnes unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Marchant! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Barnes is unloading with more strikes now! Marchant drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trevor Barnes!
During a confident post fight interview, Trevor Barnes thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Yves Marchant spoke after the fight, saying 'I will come back stronger.'. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 36
Date: Jan 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Barnes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A nice leg kick from Barnes, right into the meat of the thigh.
#CL#
Barnes drives through and clinches with Graves against the cage.
Graves is trying to pull guard but Barnes has him pressed against the cage.
Graves is working for takedown but Barnes is calmly controlling the position for now.
Barnes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Graves's elbow.
Barnes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
I was talking to Barnes's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Barnes lands a left hand.
The referee is keeping an eye on Barnes - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Barnes misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes lands a left hand.
Barnes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barnes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Graves has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Barnes after a bit of a struggle.
Trevor Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tua Graves.#T1#
Barnes manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Graves is looking to take this one to the mat.
Graves jumps guard but Barnes turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've been informed that Graves has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Barnes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Graves is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Barnes to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Graves pulls Barnes into guard.
#SUB2#
Barnes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Graves has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barnes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Graves wants to sweep here but Barnes controlling him for the moment. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barnes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Graves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Graves is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Graves is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barnes is aware though and is defending well.
Graves wants to sweep here but Barnes controlling him for the moment.
Barnes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
Barnes throws a big right hand that misses.
Graves keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes throwing strikes from guard but Graves blocks nicely.
Graves utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Graves is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Graves is looking for a triangle but Barnes pushes his legs off easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Graves is on top in guard.
#REVB##T4#
Barnes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Graves trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Graves.
Graves is working Barnes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Graves looking to sit in guard and control but Barnes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barnes lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Graves keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Barnes dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Graves with a poor takedown
and Barnes counters with a leg kick.
Barnes lands a really nice looking cross but Graves seems unphased.
Graves keeps the fight on the outside.
Graves shoots for a takedown but Barnes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Barnes appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Graves shoots in and drives through. Barnes sprawls well.
Trevor Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tua Graves.
Graves tries for a takedown but Barnes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Graves closes the distance and clinches up with Barnes, looking for a takedown. Graves pushes Barnes against the cage but Barnes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Barnes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Graves can do to turn this around?
Graves tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Barnes defends well and Graves ends up having to push Barnes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL#
Barnes has taken the fight to the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Barnes.
Barnes tries to throw a body punch but Graves avoids it by throwing Barnes back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes misses with a punch to the body.
Graves tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Barnes scores with a nice hook to the head.
Barnes creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Graves's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Graves drops to his knees and Barnes pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trevor Barnes!
Trevor Barnes managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Voodoo Nutrition, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 28
Date: Dec 09, 2020 |
#R1#
Revorg throws out a powerful jab.
Barnes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Revorg paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Revorg has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barnes.
Barnes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Revorg manages to avoid it.
Barnes drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Revorg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barnes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Barnes looks to throw a body kick#CL2#
and Revorg counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Revorg lands with a left to the head.
Revorg makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barnes lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Revorg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Revorg stuns Barnes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Revorg lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Barnes throws a leg kick but Revorg sees it coming and checks it nicely. #CL2#
Revorg closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Revorg fails to land.
Revorg misses with some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Revorg.
Barnes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barnes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1#
Barnes misses with a body punch.
Revorg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barnes pressing his opponent against the cage.
Barnes taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Revorg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Revorg manages to break the clinch.
Revorg lands a jab to Barnes's midsection.
Revorg tries to clinch but Barnes is having none of it.
Revorg lands a lovely overhand right.
Revorg lands a nice looking body shot.
Revorg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Revorg fails with an attempt to clinch.
Revorg punishes Barnes's body with a nice straight punch.
Revorg tries to clinch up.
Barnes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Barnes throws a low kick but Revorg avoids it.
Revorg lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#T2#
Barnes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Revorg cracks Barnes with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Revorg avoids a kick to the body.
Revorg listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Repus Revorg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Barnes closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Revorg to the mat! Revorg manages to get full guard.
Barnes looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Revorg has Barnes pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barnes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Revorg working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barnes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barnes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes trying to control but Revorg is working from the bottom.
Revorg wants to control the position but Barnes says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T3#
Revorg preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Revorg manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Revorg is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Revorg wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Revorg lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Revorg passes Barnes's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Revorg tries to stand but can't do so whilst Barnes controls his leg.
Revorg thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Barnes's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Revorg is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Barnes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Revorg content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Repus Revorg dominated that round.
That's time! Barnes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Barnes lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Barnes.
Nice uppercut lands for Revorg. That snapped Barnes's head back.
Barnes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Barnes throws a front kick aimed at Revorg's knee but Revorg avoids it well.
Revorg connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Revorg scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Revorg lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Revorg works the jab nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Revorg throws a shot to the body.
Revorg's jab looks to have found its range, popping Barnes under the eye.
Barnes swats away the attempt to clinch by Revorg.
Barnes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Revorg paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Revorg looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barnes tried to score with a low kick but Revorg checks it.
Barnes misses with a body kick.
Revorg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Revorg rushes Barnes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Revorg manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
Revorg lands with a cross.
Revorg doesn't manage to clinch there - Barnes circles away.
#CL2#
Barnes tries to keep at a distance but Revorg has taken the fight into the clinch.
Revorg can't find room to land a body shot as Barnes controls the action.
Barnes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barnes struggles to land a body shot inside as Revorg controls his hands.
Revorg can't find room to land a body shot as Barnes controls the action.
Barnes blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Barnes.
Revorg lands a shot to the body.
Barnes blocks a body shot from Revorg. #BC2#
Revorg breaks the clinch.
Barnes fails to land with a series of punches.
Barnes misses with a body kick.
Revorg connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Revorg scores with a jab to the head.
Sloppy strikes from Barnes. Those never looked like landing. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Revorg scores with a sloppy right hand. Barnes should have avoided that one.
Barnes tried to score with a low kick but Revorg checks it.
Barnes misses with a few strikes there.
Revorg works Barnes's body with a nice hook.#CL#
Barnes moves into range and clinches up with Revorg.
Nice body punch from Revorg - that landed with a thud.
#BC2#
Revorg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barnes tries a head kick but it misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Revorg misses.
Revorg takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Revorg tries to close the distance and clinch but Barnes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barnes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Barnes misses with a kick to the body.
Revorg lands a nice shot to the body.
Barnes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barnes throws a body kick that misses.
Revorg has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Revorg tries to clinch up but Barnes circles away and keeps his distance.
Revorg connects with a jab.
A jab from Revorg does it's job there.#T3#
Revorg scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Revorg throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Revorg cracks Barnes with an open hand slap.
Revorg lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Revorg checks a leg kick.
Barnes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Barnes cracks Revorg with an open hand slap.
Revorg clobbers Barnes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Barnes throws a chopping leg kick but Revorg manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Revorg takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Barnes misses with a combination
and Revorg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
Barnes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice straight punches there by Revorg. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Revorg.
Revorg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Revorg tries to clinch but Barnes is having none of it.
It looked like Barnes was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T4#
Revorg thuds a left hand into Barnes's body.
Revorg tries to clinch there but Barnes circles away.
Revorg fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barnes looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Barnes checks the leg kick nicely there.
A little feinted left hand from Barnes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Repus Revorg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Revorg lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barnes at a distance.
Revorg cracks a nice hook into Barnes's ribs.
Barnes checks a low kick from Revorg.#CL2#
Revorg has closed the distance and engaged Barnes in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Barnes fails to land.
Revorg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barnes's elbow.
Repus Revorg seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short left from Revorg.
A short right from Revorg on the inside.
Barnes blocking some punches.
#BC#
Barnes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barnes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Barnes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Revorg manages to avoid it.
Barnes looks to land a body kick but Revorg moved away.
Revorg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Repus Revorg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Jab by Revorg.
Good exchange - Revorg coming out on top.
Revorg connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Revorg lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Revorg with a jab.
Revorg is looking to clinch but Barnes is avoiding it.
Barnes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Trevor Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Revorg throws out a powerful jab.
Revorg on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barnes. Barnes obviously looking to wear him down.
A jab from Revorg does it's job there.
A cross from Barnes lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes tries to clinch but Revorg is having none of it.
Barnes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Revorg checks the leg kick nicely there.
Revorg steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Barnes.
Barnes on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Barnes with a nice calf kick.
Revorg lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Decent striking displayed by Revorg there.#T1#
Barnes walks into a stiff left hand from Revorg.
Revorg wants to clinch.
Barnes tries to land a front kick but Revorg steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Barnes with a nice cross.
Barnes misses with a head kick.
Revorg checks a leg kick.
Barnes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Revorg connects with a body shot.
Revorg scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barnes doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
Barnes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right from Revorg.
Barnes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barnes misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Revorg.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barnes misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Revorg lands a right hand.
Barnes tries to work over Revorg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Revorg lands an uppercut.
Revorg misses with a body punch.
Barnes tries to work over Revorg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barnes taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Barnes tries to work over Revorg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Revorg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Revorg works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Barnes on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Revorg throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barnes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Barnes tries to land a leg kick but Revorg saw it coming and moves away.
Revorg lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Barnes walks into a straight right hand from Revorg.#CL2#
Revorg gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Revorg manages to break the clinch.
A low kick from Barnes misses
and Revorg counters with a stiff right hand.
Revorg lands a nice hook to Barnes's body. Barnes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T3#
Barnes swats away the attempt to clinch by Revorg.
Revorg checks the leg kick.
Revorg connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Revorg cracks Barnes with a right hand to the side of the head.
Revorg connects with a body shot that sends Barnes's belly button to the back.
Revorg scores with a body shot.
Barnes throws a head kick but Revorg moves out of range.
Barnes throws a hook but Revorg blocks it.
Barnes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Revorg counters with a stiff right hand.
Revorg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barnes keeps the fight on the outside.
An attempted straight right counter from Barnes misses the target.
Barnes throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL2#
Revorg rushes Barnes and presses him up against the cage.
Revorg scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Revorg breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Revorg clinches. #T4#
Barnes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Revorg.
Revorg lands with a short shot to the head.
Revorg lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Revorg.
Revorg tries to break the clinch but Barnes is controlling the position.
Revorg misses with a punch on the inside.
Revorg lands with a right to the head.
Revorg lands a hook to the side of the head.
Revorg misses with a punch to the body.
Repus Revorg is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Barnes tries a body shot but Revorg blocks it.
Revorg lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barnes backwards.
Trevor Barnes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Revorg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Revorg working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Revorg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Revorg fails in his attempt to clinch.
Revorg lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barnes at a distance.
Revorg tries to clinch up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Repus Revorg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Revorg has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Repus Revorg! |
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Event:
Empire: Midweek Bash
Date: Sep 09, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes misses with a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Armis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Barnes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Armis blocks a head kick by Barnes.
Armis feints the counter takedown.
Barnes scores with a leg kick.
Barnes throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Armis counters with a takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Armis misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Armis scores with punches from side control.
Armis working away.
Armis working the ground and pound but Barnes is defending the strikes.
Armis in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Barnes takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T1#
Armis scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Barnes to see if he's OK.
Armis lands a few punches from side control.
Armis working the head with strikes.
Barnes seems a little lost for a moment, as Armis dominates the positioning.
Barnes dodges the ground and pound from Armis.
Armis working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Armis landing strikes.
Barnes is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Armis has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Barnes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Armis on the ground.
Armis working the body and head with strikes.
Barnes taking a bit of punishment here - Armis scoring with strikes.
Armis tries to score with some ground and pound. Barnes controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Armis working the head with strikes.
Barnes on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Barnes tries to get out of the position.
Armis throwing strikes but Barnes manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! #T2#
Armis is looking for a sweep.
Barnes trying to control the position but Armis is working away.
Armis manages to get back to half guard.
Barnes stops Armis from getting back to his feet.
Armis throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Armis tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control.
Barnes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Armis defending well though.
Barnes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Barnes prevents Armis from standing back up.
#T3#
Armis keeping hold of Barnes's head, controlling as best he can.
Armis is staying active underneath Barnes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Armis has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Armis gets back to full guard.
Barnes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Armis keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Armis pulls Barnes in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Armis shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Barnes manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T4#
Armis throws a big elbow that misses.
Armis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Armis is looking to work some ground and pound but Barnes has wrist control.
Armis lands a couple of elbows.
Armis trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnes wants to get back to his feet but Armis is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Armis postures up and lands a big shot to Barnes's brow.
Armis landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elam Armis dominated that round.
That's time! Barnes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Barnes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Barnes wants to clinch up but Armis keeps it at a distance.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Barnes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Armis has had enough of the clinch but Barnes keeps him there for the moment.
Armis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Barnes walks away with a smile on his face. Armis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Armis shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Armis decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Barnes manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Armis keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Armis turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes tries to buck Armis off but Armis is having none of it.
Barnes taking punishment in the form of punches.
#T1#
Barnes on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Armis landing a few strikes.
Armis working the body and head with strikes.
Armis trying to control the action but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Armis wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Armis scoring with punches from side control.
Armis grinds an elbow into Barnes's temple.
Barnes looks to move to half guard but instead Armis has passed into mount! Damn!
Barnes is in a horrible position here. Armis smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#T2#
Armis trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Armis scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Barnes?
Armis with good strikes from the mount here!
Barnes is looking to get to half guard.
Armis landing strikes from the mount and Barnes is in trouble!
Armis fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Barnes takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Barnes wants to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Armis landing punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Armis avoids the attempt from Barnes to control.
Armis landing strikes from the mount and Barnes is in trouble!
Armis controlling his opponent.
Armis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barnes in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Armis lands a big elbow.
Armis raining down shots from the mount!
The referee warns Barnes that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Armis working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Barnes is in a horrible position here. Armis smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#ROC2#Barnes is rocked!
Barnes is in a horrible position here. Armis smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Oh Barnes is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Armis loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Barnes scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Armis land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Armis stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elam Armis!
Our winner, Elam Armis, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Empire: XI
Date: Aug 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aliyev scores with a decent looking hook.
A punch lands to the side of Barnes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A head kick from Barnes lands but Aliyev takes it in his stride.
Aliyev takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#It looks like Khizri Aliyev has been cut.
Aliyev paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Aliyev lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've been hearing reports that Aliyev has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Barnes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Aliyev fails with a takedown attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Aliyev.
Barnes moves out of range of the strikes.
Barnes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CUT#It looks like Trevor Barnes has been cut.
Aliyev scores with a nice head shot.
Aliyev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Barnes closes the distance and clinches up with Aliyev, looking for a takedown. Barnes pushes Aliyev against the cage but Aliyev circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Aliyev misses the target.
Barnes walks into a left hand.
Barnes throws a good cross that connects.
Barnes moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T1#
Barnes drops his hands momentarily and Aliyev takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice defenses there by Barnes.
Aliyev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khizri Aliyev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aliyev throws a lazy right hand but Barnes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barnes is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Barnes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Aliyev is breathing heavily.
Barnes moves away from the strike by Aliyev.
Barnes moves out of range of the strikes.
Aliyev is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Barnes slips under a jab from Aliyev.
Barnes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aliyev.
Danga de danga de dang - Barnes scores with a four punch combination!
Aliyev misses with a lunging right hand
and Barnes counters with a good low kick that Aliyev was not able to check.
Aliyev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barnes counters with an inside leg kick.
Barnes cracks a nice hook into Aliyev's ribs.
Nice straight punches there by Barnes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Barnes.#ROC2#Aliyev is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aliyev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barnes.
Barnes gets in close and tags Aliyev with a short punch that almost sends Aliyev to the mat! Oh Aliyev is in big trouble! He turns his back on Barnes, trying to create some distance but Barnes rushes him, striking wildly and Aliyev goes down! The referee tackles Barnes into the cage to end the fight! Barnes is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trevor Barnes!
Trevor Barnes very nearly forgot to thank Voodoo Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
Empire: GP 145 R2 The Super 8
Date: Jul 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bari bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Barnes's head backwards.
Barnes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bari lands a nice hook to Barnes's body. Barnes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Barnes throws a leg kick but Bari sees it coming and moves out of range. #CL2#
Barnes clinches with his opponent.
Barnes blocks a body shot from Bari.
Bari definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A head punch on the inside from Bari fails to land.
Barnes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barnes stalling the fight.
Bari tries to work over Barnes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barnes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bari misses with a body punch.
Barnes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barnes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bari misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bari tries to circle away but Barnes has him pinned against the cage.
Bari tries to work over Barnes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bari lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barnes backwards.
Bari lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Bari working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bari fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bari misses with a punch to the body.
Barnes throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bari tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barnes's elbow.
Barnes lands a shot to the body.
Barnes pressing his opponent against the cage.
Barnes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barnes has Bari pressed against the cage, preventing Bari from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Barnes scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bari lands with a light punch inside.
Bari tries to work over Barnes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bari misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bari misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barnes lands a body shot.
Bari is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T2#
Barnes scores with a hook to the body.
Barnes lands a right hand.
Barnes is pushing Bari up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Barnes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bari backwards.
Bari misses with the head strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Barnes breaks from the clinch.
Bari dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bari takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses.
Bari lands a right hook to the body.
Bari lands a jab to Barnes's midsection.
Barnes closes the distance and clinches up with Bari, looking for a takedown. Barnes pushes Bari against the cage but Bari circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bari scores with a nice right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bari. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barnes misses with a looping right.
Bari just misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Bari takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Barnes on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bari ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnes moves away.
Bari swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bari connects with a body shot.
Barnes throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bari misses with a hook
#CL2#
and Barnes counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bari tries to throw a body punch but Barnes avoids it by throwing Bari back against the cage.
Bari tries a body shot but Barnes blocks it.
Bari working aggressively here.
#BC#
Bari escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barnes with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bari counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bari punishes Barnes's body with a nice straight punch.
Bari throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bari.
Bari goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T4#
Bari scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnes moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hadr Bari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bari on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bari throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A low kick lands for Barnes.
Bari catches Barnes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bari ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnes moves away.
Bari with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bari fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.
Barnes shoots in for a takedown but Bari shows good takedown defense.
Bari swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hadr Bari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trevor Barnes.
Bari swings for the body but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bari scores with a nice right hand.
Bari avoids a kick to the body.
Bari swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bari fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bari misses the shot to the body.
Bari fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hadr Bari dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Barnes throws out a loose jab but Bari uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bari changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bari lands a jab to Barnes's midsection.
Bari avoids the head kick by Barnes.
Bari fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barnes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bari is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bari misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes.
Bari pushes Barnes away with a front kick.
Bari misses with a jab to the body
and Barnes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bari tries to bum rush Barnes with a series of wild strikes but Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barnes tries to score with a low kick but Bari moves his leg out of the way.
Bari misses with a hook to the body
and Barnes counters with a left and a right that stings Bari.
Bari is looking to wear down Barnes with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnes misses with a hook.
Barnes misses with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bari. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bari lunges at Barnes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barnes's hand. #T1#
Bari throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bari lands a slapping body shot.
Bari throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range.
Hadr Bari is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bari moves out of range as Barnes strikes.
It looked like Bari wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barnes misses with a body kick.
Bari works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bari cracks Barnes with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Barnes throws a jab when Bari was well out of range.
Bari jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bari misses with a low kick as Barnes jumps back.
Barnes throws a leg kick
and Bari counters with a three punch combo that has Barnes backing up. Barnes nods at Bari to acknowledge the strikes.
Bari tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Bari.
A jab lands there for Barnes.
Bari misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes throws a leg kick
and Bari counters with a stiff right hand.
Barnes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T2#
Bari lands with a straight right. Barnes didn't see that one coming.
Jab, jab by Bari - just one landing.
Barnes throws a sloppy head kick and Bari moves out of range easily.
Barnes throws a hook to the side of Bari's head but Bari sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bari lands a two punch combo.
Barnes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bari dodges the punch combination from Barnes.
Bari is looking to score with low kicks.
Bari swings for the body but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bari cracks Barnes with a right hand to the side of the head.
Barnes blocks the body kick.
Bari scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Barnes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T3#
Bari avoids the head kick by Barnes.
A good leg kick by Bari.
Barnes thumps Bari with a low kick.
Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barnes misses the jab.
Barnes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Barnes misses with a right hand
and Bari counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Barnes thinking.
Barnes looks to land a right hand but Bari moved out of range.
Bari swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barnes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Barnes fails to land with a series of punches.
Barnes checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bari connects with a right hand. Barnes shakes it off.
Bari swings for the body but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bari misses with a hook.#T4#
Barnes lands with a slapping head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes wants to land a leg kick but Bari is out of range.
Barnes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bari.
Trevor Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bari steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barnes.
Bari connects with a jab.
Barnes fakes the leg kick and cracks Bari in the body.
Bari smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Good shot there by Bari.
Barnes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bari throws out the jab.
Barnes feints the counter takedown.
Barnes wants to land a leg kick but Bari is out of range.
Barnes avoids the body shot from Bari.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bari dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bari is looking to chop away at Barnes's legs.
A slow jab from Bari misses its intended target.
Barnes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hadr Bari dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Some wild striking there from Barnes.
Barnes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Barnes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bari slips a jab from Barnes.
Barnes lunges at Bari with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bari's hand.
Bari jabs at Barnes's body.
Bari is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barnes can do to turn this around?
Bari connects with a body shot that sends Barnes's belly button to the back.
Bari lands a nice shot to the body.
Barnes with a nice calf kick.
Barnes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barnes avoids the body shot from Bari.
Bari throws a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bari is looking to slow Barnes down with leg kicks.
Bari jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Bari with a nice cross.
Bari throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bari blocks it well.
Bari jabs at Barnes's body.
Bari moves into range and connects with a jab.
Barnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bari.
Barnes walks into a left hand.
Barnes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bari connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bari lands a really nice looking cross but Barnes seems unphased.
Barnes throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Bari to counter with a crisp jab.
Bari tries to land a front kick but Barnes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bari ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnes moves away.
Barnes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bari throws out the jab.
Barnes scores with a leg kick.
Bari fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.#T2#
Bari misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bari connects with a jab.
Bari tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Bari.
Barnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bari.
Barnes dodges the punch combination from Bari.
#CL2#
Barnes clinches with his opponent.
Bari misses with a punch to the body.
Bari misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barnes tries to work over Bari's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bari doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bari misses with a body punch.
Bari has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Barnes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3#
Barnes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barnes prevents a body shot from Bari.
Bari throws a punch but it's blocked by Barnes.
Bari misses with some punches.
Bari throws a head punch that misses.
Bari looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A right hook to the body lands for Barnes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barnes.
Bari pushes Barnes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barnes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barnes misses with a body punch.
Bari tries to work over Barnes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barnes is leaning against Bari and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Barnes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bari fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barnes can't find room to land a body shot as Bari controls the action.
#T4#
A short body shot lands from Barnes as the two fighters clinch.
Barnes blocks a body shot from Bari.
Bari goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barnes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bari or not. #BC2#
Barnes manages to break the clinch.
Barnes lands a two punch combo.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bari.
Barnes misses with a body shot.
Barnes explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bari takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses.
No joy there for Barnes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Trevor Barnes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bari just misses with a punch to the body.
Bari moves out of range of the body kick from Barnes.
Bari misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes.
Bari chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barnes can pounce on him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hadr Bari showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bari, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hadr Bari! |
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Event:
Empire: 7
Date: Jun 27, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barnes throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab, jab by Bari - just one landing. #CUT#It looks like Trevor Barnes has been cut.
Good standup being displayed there by Bari as he connects with a hook.
Bari connects with a body shot.
Bari uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barnes.
Trevor Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bari.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bari counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Barnes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A cross from Bari lands.
Bari avoids the body shot from Barnes.
Barnes is looking to clinch but Bari is avoiding it.
#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Bari. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice shot by Bari.
Bari throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range.
Bari tests Barnes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barnes misses with a two punch combination.
Barnes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bari misses with a lunging right hand
#CL2#
and Barnes moves into the clinch.
Bari tries to break the clinch but Barnes is controlling the position.
Barnes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bari tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Barnes stalling against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Bari.
Barnes keeps control of Bari as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bari tries to circle away but Barnes has him pinned against the ropes.#BC#
Bari pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bari lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Barnes slips a straight right by Bari.
Bari chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barnes can pounce on him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bari.
Bari swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Bari on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Barnes fakes the leg kick and cracks Bari in the body.
Barnes throws a body punch but Bari moves out of range.
Barnes misses with a hook
and Bari counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Barnes rushes Bari and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Bari's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bari is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Barnes is keeping busy.
Barnes stalling the fight.
Bari trying to stall but Barnes improves his position.
#T4#
Barnes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bari's elbow.
Bari lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Barnes or not.
Barnes is struggling to control the position.
Bari looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bari is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
A shot in the inside from Bari.
Bari blocks a body shot from Barnes.
Barnes stalling.
Bari blocks a body shot from Barnes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hadr Bari dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Trevor Barnes's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Bari fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barnes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Trevor Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barnes goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bari will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barnes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bari throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bari lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Barnes throws a combination that misses
and Bari counters with a good low kick that Barnes was not able to check.
Barnes misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Barnes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bari has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bari lands a really nice looking cross but Barnes seems unphased.
Bari misses with a body shot.
Bari takes one to the chin there.
Bari throws an overhand right that lands on Barnes's shoulder, as Barnes tries to avoid the shot.
Bari scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barnes in his tracks. #CUT#That has opened up Trevor Barnes's cut even more.#CL2#
Barnes clinches up against the ropes.
Bari is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barnes can do to turn this around?
Bari is looking to break free of the clinch but Barnes has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Bari's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Barnes in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Barnes struggles to land a body shot inside as Bari controls his hands.
#T2#
Bari is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Barnes can't find room to land a body shot as Bari controls the action.
Bari looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bari wants to get back to striking at distance but Barnes won't allow it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barnes.#BC2#
Barnes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barnes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice defenses there by Barnes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bari throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barnes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bari walks into a left hand. #T3#
Bari throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Barnes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bari fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Barnes on the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Barnes. #CL2#
Barnes clinches with his opponent.
Barnes stalling.
Barnes keeps control of Bari as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Barnes lands a shot to the body.
Bari wants to break free but Barnes has control.
Barnes prevents Bari from breaking the clinch.
Barnes manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#T4#
Barnes avoiding damage.
Barnes can't find room to land a body shot as Bari controls the action.
Barnes blocks a body shot from Bari.
Bari has had enough of the clinch but Barnes keeps him there for the moment.
Bari is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Barnes is keeping busy.
Bari tries to circle away but Barnes has him pinned against the ropes.
Bari wants to get back to striking at distance but Barnes won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Hadr Bari will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Trevor Barnes's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Bari throws a big shot that misses.
Barnes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barnes lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Barnes.
Barnes is looking to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Bari misses the target.
Bari misses with a combination
and Barnes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barnes avoids the body shot from Bari.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bari throws a looping overhand right but Barnes ducks down to avoid it.
Bari bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Barnes's head.
Barnes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bari.
Barnes is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#T1#
Bari misses with a hook
#CL2#
and Barnes counters by clinching up.
A bit of stalling here from Bari.
Nice body punch from Barnes.
Barnes scores with a hook to the body.
Barnes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Barnes.
Bari looking to stall.
Barnes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bari wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Barnes stalling in the clinch.
#T2#
Barnes misses with a body punch.
Trevor Barnes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bari working aggressively here.
Bari tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barnes avoiding damage.
Barnes avoiding damage.
#BC#
Bari's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bari walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Barnes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bari doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Bari ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnes moves away.
Barnes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bari blocks a jab.
Barnes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bari cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bari misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Barnes misses the target.
It looked like Bari was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A left lands for Bari.
Barnes with the inside leg kick. #T4#
Bari misses with a body shot.
Bari scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barnes doesn't seem bothered though.
Bari takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The fighters circling - Bari throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bari. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barnes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bari fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That kick from Barnes tenderised Bari's leg. Bari is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barnes doesn't manage to clinch there - Bari circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trevor Barnes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bari has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 18, 2020 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Bohm.
Barnes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A head kick misses from Bohm.
Bohm keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bohm changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barnes tries to avoid it but Bohm manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barnes to the ground. Barnes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bohm tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bohm shoots in looking for a takedown. Barnes tries to sprawl out of it but Bohm keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Barnes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Bohm tries to keep at a distance but Barnes has taken the fight into the clinch.
Barnes is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T1#
Bohm drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Barnes gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Trevor Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oliver Bohm.
Bohm has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Barnes after a bit of a struggle.
Barnes stalling.
Come on Barnes - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bohm is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Barnes to keep the fight standing.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bohm wants to take the fight to the mat but Barnes manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bohm wants a takedown.
A right handed body shot lands from Barnes.
Bohm drops down looking for an ankle pick but Barnes pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bohm throws a solid leg kick but Barnes takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bohm.
Bohm shoots and misses #CL#
and Barnes holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Barnes.
Bohm tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Barnes smiles and moves away.
Bohm tries to clinch there but Barnes circles away.
Barnes tried to counter with a leg kick but Bohm avoided it.
Bohm changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barnes tries to avoid it but Bohm manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barnes to the ground. Barnes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bohm looks winded!
Barnes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bohm manages to avoid it.
Trevor Barnes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bohm gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Barnes counters by clinching up. #T3#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Barnes content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Barnes as the two fighters clinch.
Barnes just leaning against Bohm, taking a breather.
Bohm tries to pull guard but Barnes won't allow it.
Barnes's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bohm tries for a takedown but Barnes manages to get underhooks.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Trevor Barnes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bohm.
Nice defenses there by Bohm.
Barnes circles away from the clinch attempt.
A quick step to the side and Barnes tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bohm tries to clinch up but Barnes circles away and keeps his distance.
Barnes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bohm.
Bohm ducks under a wild hook from Barnes.#CL2#
Bohm moves into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bohm blocks a body shot from Barnes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Barnes dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Barnes tests Bohm's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barnes slaps away a takedown attempt from Bohm, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Oliver Bohm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bohm lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CL2#
Barnes gets tackled into the cage by Bohm. Bohm maintains the clinch.
Barnes slows down the pace here.
Bohm tries to pull guard but Barnes forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bohm is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Trevor Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oliver Bohm.#T1#
Bohm is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bohm trying to land knees to the body.
Barnes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bohm is working for takedown but Barnes is calmly controlling the position for now.
Barnes tries a body shot but Bohm blocks it.
Barnes tries a body shot but Bohm blocks it.
Barnes slows down the pace here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Barnes for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
The referee is keeping an eye on Barnes - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A hook to the body from Barnes.
Barnes tries a body shot but Bohm blocks it.
Barnes avoiding damage.
Bohm controlling the action here for a moment.
Barnes stalls.
Trevor Barnes has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bohm avoiding damage.
#T3#
Bohm is trying to maintain a safe position but Barnes gets an underhook and turns Bohm into the cage.
Bohm is trying to force a seperation but Barnes has the dominant position.
Barnes misses with a punch to the body.
Bohm displaying some good clinch control by pressing Barnes up against the cage.
Barnes struggles to land a body shot inside as Bohm controls his hands.
Bohm is trying to pull guard but Barnes has him pressed against the cage.
Barnes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bohm can do to turn this around?
Barnes tries to throw a body punch but Bohm avoids it by throwing Barnes back against the cage. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Barnes has Bohm pressed against the cage, preventing Bohm from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Barnes slowing the pace effectively.
Bohm looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bohm tries to circle away but Barnes has him pinned against the cage.
Bohm wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Barnes leaning against his opponent.
Barnes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice body punch from Bohm.
A frustrated look appears on Bohm's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD2#
Bohm pulls guard effortlessly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Trevor Barnes will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Bohm fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Barnes misses with a looping right.
Trevor Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bohm tries to clinch up but Barnes circles away and keeps his distance.
Barnes defending well as Bohm loads up on a big left hand.
Bohm fails to land the takedown.
Barnes is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bohm.
Bohm gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Barnes counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Trevor Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oliver Bohm.#CL#
Barnes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Barnes tries to work over Bohm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bohm is trying to pull guard but Barnes turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T1#
Barnes can't find room to land a body shot as Bohm controls the action.
Barnes can't find room to land a body shot as Bohm controls the action.
Barnes throws a punch but it's blocked by Bohm.
Bohm letting Barnes take a breather here.
Bohm is looking for a takedown.
Barnes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bohm's elbow.
Barnes can't find room to land a body shot as Bohm controls the action.
Barnes misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Barnes.
Bohm prevents a body shot from Barnes.
Bohm tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Barnes just stands there and leans against the cage.#T2#
Bohm is looking to break free of the clinch but Barnes has double underhooks.
Barnes avoiding damage as Bohm throws knees to the body.
Barnes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bohm backwards.
Barnes controlling the action here for a moment.
Stalling in the clinch from Barnes.
Bohm has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bohm tries to pull guard but Barnes forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Barnes can't find room to land a body shot as Bohm controls the action.
Barnes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T3#
Barnes misses with a punch to the body.
Barnes displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bohm up against the cage.
Bohm is trying to stall.
Barnes misses with a body punch.
Barnes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bohm tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Barnes just stands there and leans against the cage.
Barnes is stalling here.
Barnes has Bohm pressed against the cage.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Barnes tries to work over Bohm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A bit of stalling here from Barnes.
Bohm is looking for a takedown.
Bohm pressing his opponent against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Barnes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bohm works on Barnes's body with a couple of short punches.
Oliver Bohm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barnes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trevor Barnes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Barnes, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trevor Barnes!
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