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Event:
SSG 234 Makarov vs Lima
Date: Nov 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 8 wins and 13 losses; Freddy Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Danny Shaw!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Shaw forces Barnes back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Shaw ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Shaw no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Shaw looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Shaw 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 Shaw is retaining full guard.
Shaw working a defensive guard but Barnes manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (3) vs (0) Shaw
Shaw tries to bench press Barnes off him but Barnes keeps the position. #SUB#
Barnes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shaw knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Shaw is not content to let Barnes control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw 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 (3) vs (4) Shaw#T1#
Barnes is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Shaw tightening his grip on Barnes, looking for the choke.
Barnes manages to reverse the position and now he's in Shaw's guard. Nice work there by Barnes.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (5) vs (4) Shaw#SUB2#
Shaw 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.
Shaw is trying to keep Barnes in close.
#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Shaw looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2#
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shaw is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Shaw 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.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shaw swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shaw tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Shaw is looking for a triangle but Barnes pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Shaw 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 passes Shaw's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T3#
Barnes moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (8) vs (4) Shaw
Shaw is looking for a sweep.
Barnes tries to move into full mount but can't pass Shaw's legs.
Shaw is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Barnes is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnes (10) vs (4) Shaw
Shaw looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Barnes (13) vs (4) Shaw#SUB#
Barnes is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Barnes is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Barnes is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Shaw defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Barnes looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T4#
Shaw turns into Barnes and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (13) vs (6) Shaw
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes is looking to sweep but instead, Shaw has passed into half guard.
Barnes is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Shaw has latched onto it... Big trouble! Shaw pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Barnes is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Shaw!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Danny Shaw!
Our winner, Danny Shaw, 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 204 Johnson vs Elvul
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 8 wins and 12 losses; Freddy Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 11 losses; Alexander Maximus!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Maximus has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
Barnes moves into range and clinches up with Maximus.#TD2#
Maximus pulls guard effortlessly.
Maximus controlling the position.
Maximus keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Maximus is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes is fighting to break Maximus's control of his arms but Maximus is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
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. #T1#
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Barnes trying to control but Maximus is working from the bottom.
Maximus pulls Barnes in close to his closed guard and prevents Barnes from doing any damage or advancing position.
Maximus's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Barnes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maximus is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maximus has his hands on Barnes's head, controlling the position.
Barnes looking to pass the guard. #T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maximus controlling the position.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Maximus 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 (0) vs (2) Maximus
Barnes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
Barnes keeping full guard, as Maximus tries to pass. #SUB#
Barnes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Maximus defends it easily.
Maximus tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
Barnes wants to sweep here but Maximus controlling him for the moment.
Barnes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Maximus manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (2) Maximus
Maximus pulls Barnes in close to prevent any damage.
Barnes looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB#
Barnes drops back, looking for a kneebar! Maximus looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Maximus looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Maximus! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnes (2) vs (6) Maximus#T5#
Maximus is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Barnes is looking for a sweep.
Barnes is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Maximus off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnes (6) vs (6) Maximus#SUB#
Maximus is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Maximus manages to reverse the position and now he's in Barnes's guard. Nice work there by Maximus.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (6) vs (8) Maximus#T6##SUB#
Barnes has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Maximus 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 Barnes. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (6) vs (11) Maximus
Maximus advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnes (6) vs (13) Maximus
Maximus controlling from mount.
Maximus wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Maximus controlling the position easily from mount.
Barnes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T7#
Barnes wants to control but Maximus is having none of it.
Barnes is trying to escape the mount.
Maximus looking to control and managing it successfully.
Barnes 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: Barnes (8) vs (13) Maximus
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Maximus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Maximus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8##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.
Barnes stopping the sweep attempt from Maximus.
Maximus controlling Barnes's posture.
Maximus 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 (8) vs (15) Maximus#T9#
Barnes can't keep his opponent in guard - Maximus advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Barnes works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Barnes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Maximus is pushing down on Barnes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Barnes is fighting to maintain full guard but Maximus has managed to sneak the leg through.
Maximus looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Barnes tries to roll over but Maximus keeps him under control.#T10#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Maximus in particular looking to stall.
Barnes tries to get to full guard but Maximus has control of the leg.
Maximus looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Barnes is looking for a sweep. Maximus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maximus trying to pass the guard but Barnes defending well.
Barnes wants to get back to full guard.#T11#
Maximus 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 is looking to improve his position.
Maximus 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.
Let's hope that Maximus 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 tries to get to full guard but Maximus has control of the leg. #T12#
Maximus wants to pass the guard but Barnes is defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Maximus in particular looking to stall.
Barnes tries to get to full guard but Maximus has control of the leg.
Maximus controlling the action here.
Barnes tries to roll over but Maximus keeps him under control.
Maximus sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T13##SUB#
Barnes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Maximus controlling the action here.
Maximus works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (8) vs (18) Maximus
Barnes can't escape the position.
#T14#
Maximus sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Barnes can't escape the position.
Maximus sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Maximus wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maximus takes Barnes's back. Score +3 for taking back: Barnes (8) vs (21) Maximus
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Barnes tries to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus wins on points by 21 to 8.
Alexander Maximus took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Silverback Sweatshop for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
SSG 192 Schaubi vs Bik
Date: Aug 27, 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 7 wins and 12 losses; Freddy Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Paul Gascoigne!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gascoigne tries to score a power double leg takedown but Barnes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gascoigne somewhat.#CL#
Barnes moves into the clinch successfully.
Barnes has Gascoigne pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gascoigne manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Barnes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gascoigne gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gascoigne prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Freddy Barnes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gascoigne is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gascoigne gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Barnes.
Gascoigne is looking for a takedown.
Gascoigne tries for a takedown but Barnes manages to get underhooks.
Gascoigne wants a takedown.
#T1#
Gascoigne drops down looking for an ankle pick but Barnes pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Gascoigne clinches with his opponent.
Gascoigne can't get the takedown.
Barnes is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gascoigne is trying to drag Barnes to the mat but Barnes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#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) Gascoigne
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Barnes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gascoigne has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Gascoigne won't allow Barnes to pass to mount.
Barnes looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Gascoigne is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Barnes works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (5) vs (0) Gascoigne
Gascoigne prevents Barnes from taking his back.
Gascoigne is squirming around, avoiding Barnes's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Barnes prevents Gascoigne from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Barnes is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Gascoigne has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Gascoigne! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (5) vs (2) Gascoigne
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barnes wants to improve his position but instead Gascoigne has moved into half guard.
Well, if Gascoigne is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T4#
Gascoigne is pressing down on Barnes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Barnes is holding on for now. #SUB#
Barnes looking for submissions off his back.
Barnes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Barnes is trying to control but can't.
Gascoigne stalling.
Let's hope that Gascoigne has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T5#
Gascoigne is looking to take a break and control but Barnes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gascoigne takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Barnes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Barnes.#SUB#
Gascoigne got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barnes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gascoigne has managed to get both his arms back between Barnes's legs - danger averted.
Barnes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (7) vs (2) Gascoigne
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gascoigne is keeping the position for now. #T6#
Gascoigne has control of Barnes's left arm, preventing Barnes from doing any damage.
Barnes preventing the sweep.
Gascoigne seems keen to control Barnes's posture.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Gascoigne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gascoigne holds on and takes a little breather. #T7#
Gascoigne keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes won't allow Gascoigne to sweep him here.
Gascoigne trying to control the position here.
Gascoigne is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T8#
Barnes preventing the sweep.
Barnes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gascoigne makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gascoigne.
Gascoigne is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Gascoigne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gascoigne has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T9#
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes is working hard here to advance position.
Gascoigne can't keep his opponent in guard - Barnes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Barnes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gascoigne is just riding it out for now. Barnes eventually gives up the hold. #T10#
Gascoigne is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnes is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Gascoigne is pulling down on Barnes's head to control his posture. #T11#
Gascoigne bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barnes's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (7) vs (4) Gascoigne
Barnes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gascoigne's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (9) vs (4) Gascoigne
Barnes trying to control but Gascoigne is working from the bottom.
Barnes passes Gascoigne's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T12##SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but Gascoigne defending well.
Gascoigne trying to hold on to Barnes's head to control him but Barnes postures up.
Barnes trying to control the action but Gascoigne is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura here.
#T13#
Gascoigne works his way to full guard. Good work.
Barnes stands and throws Gascoigne's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (12) vs (4) Gascoigne
Barnes working away.
Gascoigne stops Barnes from passing to mount. #SUB#
Barnes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gascoigne is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T14##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, Gascoigne rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Barnes's guard! Nice work there by Gascoigne! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (12) vs (6) Gascoigne
Barnes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Gascoigne content to stall in guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes takes the fight on points by 12 to 6.
A very excited looking Freddy Barnes made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 9 losses; Abu Schaubi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 11 losses; Freddy Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Roberts and Franklyn Lucas.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Schaubi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Barnes is trying to drag Schaubi to the mat but Schaubi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Schaubi is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Schaubi pulls guard.
Schaubi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schaubi (2) vs (0) Barnes
Barnes wants to hit a sweep here but Schaubi passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Barnes there! Score +3 for passing guard: Schaubi (5) vs (0) Barnes
Barnes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schaubi controlling the pace for now.
Barnes is trying to escape the mount.
#T1#
Barnes wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Schaubi (8) vs (0) Barnes
Barnes tries to break free.
Schaubi keeps control of the position easily here as Barnes tries to buck him off.
Schaubi keeps control of the position as Barnes tries to break free.
Schaubi is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schaubi keeps control of the position as Barnes tries to break free.
#T2#
Schaubi biding his time, controlling Barnes.
Barnes is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schaubi is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Barnes tries to break free.
#T3#
Barnes is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Schaubi.
We've been informed that Barnes has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Schaubi is not going to allow Barnes to sit and survive in this position.
Barnes is trying to break free.
#T4#
Schaubi is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Barnes tries to escape the position.
Schaubi is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Barnes trying to control the position but Schaubi manages to sink in the hooks.
Barnes is really stuck here.
#T5#
Schaubi biding his time, looking for the opening.
Barnes is in bad spot here.
Schaubi doesn't have the hooks in and Barnes manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schaubi (8) vs (2) Barnes#SUB2#
Barnes has gone for a leg lock! Schaubi slips out almost immediately though and dives into Barnes's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schaubi (10) vs (2) Barnes
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schaubi is one step ahead there.
Schaubi advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Schaubi (13) vs (2) Barnes
Barnes is looking for a sweep.#T6#
Barnes seems a little lost for a moment, as Schaubi dominates the positioning.
Barnes is looking to reverse the position.
Schaubi slows the pace down.
Barnes is trying to get back to half guard.
Barnes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T7#
Barnes is letting Schaubi control him for a moment.
Barnes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Barnes tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Schaubi presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Schaubi (15) vs (2) Barnes
Barnes is trying to reverse the position but instead Schaubi has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Schaubi (18) vs (2) Barnes
Barnes is in bad spot here.
#T8#
Schaubi controlling the position well here. Barnes rolled but Schaubi kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Barnes wants to control his opponent's hands but Schaubi gets his hands free.
Barnes is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Barnes keeps trying to improve his position.
What can Barnes do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T9#
Barnes rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Barnes is looking to get back to full guard here but Schaubi has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Schaubi (21) vs (2) Barnes
The referee asks Schaubi politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Schaubi prefers to stall for the moment though.
Barnes is trying to improve his position.#T10#
Schaubi taking a breather here.
Barnes is trying to improve his position.
Schaubi advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Schaubi (23) vs (2) Barnes
Barnes is trying to escape the mount.
#T11#
Barnes tries to improve his position but instead Schaubi has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Schaubi (26) vs (2) Barnes
Barnes tries to break free.
Barnes rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Barnes is trying to control but Schaubi passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Schaubi (29) vs (2) Barnes
Schaubi gets to mount! Barnes was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Schaubi (31) vs (2) Barnes
Schaubi controlling the position easily from mount.
Barnes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T12#
Schaubi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Schaubi continues to stall.
Barnes tries to improve his position but instead Schaubi has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Schaubi (34) vs (2) Barnes
Barnes wants to escape the position.
Barnes is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Barnes has hold of Schaubi's leg, trying to break free but it's let Schaubi lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Barnes is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Schaubi throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Abu Schaubi!
Post fight, Abu Schaubi took to the microphone: 'G-g-g-g-gadOOSHED him through a glass door, b'. |
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Event:
SSG 174 Philbert vs Ibrahim
Date: Jul 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 10 losses; Freddy Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Anno Bik!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Bik forces Barnes back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Bik works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (0) vs (2) Bik
Barnes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bik manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (2) Bik
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bik's guard.
Bik is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Bik looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura but Bik is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barnes to get the leverage. #T1#
Barnes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Barnes is looking to take a break and control but Bik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bik is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
Bik is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily.
Bik wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
#SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Bik is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Bik actively working from the bottom here.
Barnes trying to mount his opponent but Bik defends it. #T2#
Bik is looking to control Barnes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bik avoid being mounted?
Barnes is looking to advance position but Bik won't allow it.
Barnes slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Barnes seems to be looking for submissions.
Barnes looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Bik trying to control but Barnes postures up.
Bik trying to get back to full guard but Barnes takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (5) vs (2) Bik
Bik tries to reverse the position but Barnes maintains control.#T3#
Barnes wants to take Bik's back here but Bik is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Bik is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bik can't escape the position.
Bik prevents Barnes from taking his back.
Barnes moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Barnes (8) vs (2) Bik
Bik is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Barnes is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Bik defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Bik can't escape the position.
Bik trying to control the position but Barnes manages to sink in the hooks. #T4#
Bik rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but Bik defending well.
Bik moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Bik looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Barnes passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (11) vs (2) Bik
Bik prevents Barnes from improving position.
Barnes advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnes (13) vs (2) Bik
Bik is squirming around, avoiding Barnes's attempts to control the action.
Bik wants to control but Barnes is having none of it.#T5#
Bik working to try and regain half guard.
Bik regains half guard.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bik keeps working.
Bik trying to control but Barnes postures up.
#SUB2#
Bik looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Barnes is working for a submission of some sort.
Bik is looking to control Barnes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bik avoid being mounted?#T6##SUB2#
Bik looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bik gets back to full guard.
Barnes passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (16) vs (2) Bik#SUB#
Barnes is trying to get an arm triangle but Bik is defending well.
Bik is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bik 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: Barnes (16) vs (6) Bik#T7#
Barnes is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Bik is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Barnes is defending well though. Bik let's go of the attempt for now.
Barnes can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Barnes defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Bik's arms. #SUB2#
Bik looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Bik working for a choke but Barnes is defending well.
Barnes staying busy and making it hard for Bik to control. #T8##SUB2#
Bik tightening his grip on Barnes, looking for the choke.
Barnes rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB2#
Bik looking for a submission but Barnes manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Bik won't allow Barnes to sweep him here. #SUB#
Barnes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bik won't allow Barnes to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Bik drops back looking for a leg! Barnes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Barnes manages to kick Bik off! Bik jumps back into Barnes's guard.
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet. #T9#
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 (18) vs (6) Bik
Bik keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Our spies down at at Chuckles Strenght and Conditioning inform us that Bik has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Barnes is pushing down on Bik's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bik is fighting to maintain full guard but Barnes has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Bik looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Bik looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T10#
The fighters are battling for position here. Bik manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Barnes lying in Bik's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Bik decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Barnes taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anno Bik! |
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Event:
SSG 170 Manning vs Chai
Date: Jul 09, 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 7 wins and 9 losses; Freddy Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 9 losses; Alexander Maximus!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Steve Montenegro and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Maximus fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Barnes to the ground. Maximus is now in Barnes's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (0) vs (2) Maximus
Maximus looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Barnes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Maximus is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Maximus preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Maximus puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T1#
Maximus trying to pass the guard but Barnes defending well.
Well, if Maximus 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.
Maximus's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Barnes tries to roll over but Maximus keeps him under control.
Barnes looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Barnes won't allow Maximus to pass to mount.
Barnes tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Maximus has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (0) vs (5) Maximus
Barnes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Barnes sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Barnes is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Maximus 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 (0) vs (8) Maximus
Maximus controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Barnes is looking to improve his position but Maximus isn't that keen on the idea.
Maximus is trying to take his opponent's back.
Maximus controlling from the full mount.
Barnes is trying desperately to improve position.
Barnes is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Maximus wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Maximus sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Barnes can't escape the position.
Maximus controlling the position easily from mount. #T5#
Barnes is desperately trying to improve his position but Maximus has a good base and remains in mount.
Maximus sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Barnes slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Barnes is pressing down on Maximus's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Barnes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maximus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maximus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Barnes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Maximus controls the pace.#T6#
Barnes controlling the position.
Barnes being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Maximus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barnes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Maximus has managed to get both his arms back between Barnes's legs - danger averted.
Maximus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maximus showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T7#
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maximus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Barnes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
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.
Maximus controls from within his opponent's guard.
More stalling from Maximus.#T8#
Maximus preventing the sweep.
Maximus advances to half guard.
Maximus controlling the action here.
Maximus prevents Barnes from improving his position.
Maximus keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Barnes is looking to improve his position.
Maximus performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T9#
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnes gets back to full guard.
Maximus sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Barnes's guard.
Maximus sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Barnes is trying to get back to full guard.
Maximus stalling. #T10#
Barnes tries to get to full guard but Maximus has control of the leg.
Maximus controlling the action here.
Maximus is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (0) vs (11) Maximus#T11#
Maximus controlling the pace for now.
Barnes is controlling an arm, preventing Maximus from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Barnes is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Maximus controlling his opponent.
Let's hope that Maximus 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.#T12#
Maximus looking to control but Barnes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Maximus controlling from mount.
It looks like Maximus 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.
Barnes manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T13#
Maximus is controlling the pace.
Maximus tries to pass to full mount but Barnes defends it.
Barnes tries to roll over but Maximus keeps him under control.
Maximus works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (0) vs (14) Maximus
Maximus controlling his opponent.
Barnes is desperately trying to improve his position but Maximus has a good base and remains in mount.#T14#
Barnes prevents Maximus from taking his back.
Barnes can't escape the position.
Maximus controlling from mount.
Barnes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Maximus controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maximus is continuing to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus wins on points by 14 to 0.
Alexander Maximus very nearly forgot to thank Silverback Sweatshop 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:
SSG 163 Robinson vs Banner
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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 9 losses; Tanner Kyng! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 9 losses; Freddy Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Barnes tries to clinch but Kyng is having none of it. #CL2#
Barnes darts in and clinches Kyng up against the cage.
Barnes drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Barnes drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kyng pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Barnes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kyng tries for a takedown but Barnes manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Kyng has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Barnes is trying to keep an underhook but Kyng manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kyng (2) vs (0) Barnes
Barnes is looking for a sweep. Kyng is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kyng wants to pass the guard but Barnes is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Barnes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kyng advances to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Barnes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kyng's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kyng's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kyng (2) vs (4) Barnes#T1#
Kyng controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt.
Kyng tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Barnes fails to take his opponent's back. #SUB2#
Barnes working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Kyng turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Barnes off and cradles Kyng's limp body as Barnes celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Freddy Barnes!
An out of breath Freddy 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 157 Ibrahim vs Philbert
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 3 wins and 2 losses; CJ Robinson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Freddy Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Barnes pushes Robinson up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Robinson pulls guard. #SUB#
Robinson 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.
Robinson looking for a sweep. Not yet Robinson, not yet.
Robinson controls Barnes momentarily but Barnes frees himself. #SUB2#
Barnes drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Robinson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Barnes has Robinson in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robinson (2) vs (0) Barnes
Robinson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Robinson is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Robinson 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: Robinson (2) vs (2) Barnes#SUB2#
Barnes has gone for a leg lock! Robinson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Barnes's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robinson (4) vs (2) Barnes#SUB2#
Barnes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Barnes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Robinson tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
Barnes is looking to sweep but instead, Robinson has passed into half guard.
Barnes tries to get to full guard but Robinson has control of the leg. #T2#
Barnes is not content to let Robinson control the position.
Barnes tries to roll over but Robinson keeps him under control.
Robinson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnes keeps working.
Robinson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Barnes is looking for a sweep. Robinson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Robinson is working for a kimura but Barnes is defending it quite comfortably.
Barnes works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3#
Barnes keeping full guard, as Robinson tries to pass. #SUB2#
Barnes is looking for a triangle but Robinson pushes his legs off easily.
Barnes is looking to sweep but instead, Robinson has passed into half guard.
#SUB#
Robinson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Barnes sees it coming and defends easily.
Barnes moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Barnes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Barnes is looking for a triangle but Robinson pushes his legs off easily.
#T4#
Robinson trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Robinson passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Robinson (7) vs (2) Barnes
Robinson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Barnes gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Robinson is trying to work for a kimura but Barnes is defending well.
Barnes is pressing down on Robinson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T5#
Robinson trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Robinson won't allow Barnes to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Barnes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Robinson defends well.
Barnes wants to sweep here but Robinson controlling him for the moment.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Robinson tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
Barnes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Robinson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robinson (7) vs (4) Barnes#T6##SUB#
Robinson 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 passes into half guard.
Barnes works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Robinson (7) vs (7) Barnes
Robinson wants to control but Barnes is having none of it.
Robinson is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T7#
Barnes prevents Robinson from getting the reversal.
Barnes seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Robinson is holding on tight.
Barnes trying to control but Robinson is having none of it. #SUB2#
Barnes goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Robinson turns into him and now he's in Barnes's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robinson (9) vs (7) Barnes#SUB2#
Barnes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Robinson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T8#
Robinson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Robinson trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnes is trying to control the position but Robinson postures up. #SUB2#
Barnes throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Robinson escapes and throws Barnes's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Robinson (12) vs (7) Barnes
Barnes tries to improve position but can't.
Barnes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T9#
Barnes manages to get back to half guard.
Robinson is keen to just control but Barnes is a slippery customer.
Barnes is looking to improve his position.
Robinson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnes keeps working. #SUB#
Robinson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Barnes defends it well.
Barnes is looking for a sweep. Robinson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T10##SUB#
Robinson wants to work for an arm triangle but Barnes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've been informed that Barnes has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Barnes tries to roll over but Robinson keeps him under control.
Barnes manages to get to full guard.
Robinson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Robinson won't allow Barnes to sweep him here. #T11#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barnes is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robinson (12) vs (9) Barnes
Robinson trying to keep a closed guard but Barnes is proving a slippery customer.
Barnes forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Robinson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Barnes wants to work for an arm triangle but Robinson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Barnes trying to control the action but Robinson is working from the bottom. #T12##SUB2#
Barnes is trying to work for a kimura but Robinson is defending well.
Barnes works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Robinson (12) vs (12) Barnes
Robinson wants to hold on but Barnes pushes him away.#SUB2#
Barnes is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Robinson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Robinson! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robinson (14) vs (12) Barnes#T13#
Barnes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Robinson manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robinson (14) vs (14) Barnes
Robinson is controlling Barnes's posture.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Robinson is keeping the position.#SUB#
Barnes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Robinson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barnes has managed to get both his arms back between Robinson's legs - danger averted.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Robinson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robinson (16) vs (14) Barnes
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T14#
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
Barnes trying to keep a closed guard but Robinson is proving a slippery customer.
Barnes wants to sweep here but Robinson controlling him for the moment.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robinson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Barnes keeping full guard, as Robinson tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Robinson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Barnes keeping full guard, as Robinson tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robinson takes the fight on points by 16 to 14. |
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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 5 wins and 8 losses; Freddy Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 12 losses; George Manning!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Manning fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Barnes takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Barnes has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Manning regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (0) Manning
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Manning swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Barnes has gone for a leg lock! Manning slips out almost immediately though and dives into Barnes's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (2) Manning
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manning looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Barnes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Barnes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Manning's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (4) vs (2) Manning
Manning is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Manning is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barnes is aware though and is defending well.
Barnes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Barnes wants to take a breather but Manning is having none of it. #SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura but Manning is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barnes to get the leverage. #SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Manning defends it well. #SUB#
Barnes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Manning is just riding it out for now. Barnes eventually gives up the hold. #T2##SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Manning is looking to control Barnes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Manning avoid being mounted?
Barnes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Barnes is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Manning has his hands clasped together around Barnes's back. He's all about the action.
Manning makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Manning.
Manning is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Manning is keeping the position.#T4#
Barnes forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Manning is looking for a sweep. Barnes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Barnes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Barnes tries to pass to full mount but Manning defends it. #SUB#
Barnes seems to be looking for submissions.
#T5#
Barnes works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (7) vs (2) Manning
Barnes tries to control but Manning wriggling away.
Barnes avoids the attempt from Manning to control.#SUB#
Barnes is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Manning to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Manning shrugs it off. #T6#
Manning is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Barnes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Manning tries to control the position but Barnes now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Barnes (10) vs (2) Manning
Manning is really stuck here.
Manning trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Manning defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Barnes's arms. #T7##SUB#
Barnes is working for a rear naked choke. Manning is not defending it well and Barnes has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Manning refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Manning's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Freddy Barnes!
A very excited looking Freddy Barnes made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, George Manning stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sorry my hands are just slippery.'. |
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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Freddy Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 4 losses; Uvele Berendas!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Barnes has closed the distance and engaged Berendas in a clinch.
Berendas tries to score a body lock takedown but Barnes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Berendas drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Berendas lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (0) vs (2) Berendas
Berendas stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barnes is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (2) Berendas
Berendas wants to sweep here but Barnes controlling him for the moment.
Barnes trying to control but Berendas is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Barnes drops back looking for a leg! Berendas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Berendas manages to kick Barnes off! Barnes jumps back into Berendas's guard.
Berendas trying to keep a closed guard but Barnes is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Berendas is keeping the position.
Barnes passes into half guard.
Berendas is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Barnes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Berendas has managed to free his arm - good work.
Barnes looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
Barnes moves into full mount! Berendas won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (5) vs (2) Berendas#SUB#
Barnes looking to secure an arm triangle but Berendas defends it well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Berendas is working to get back to half guard.
Berendas is trying to reverse the position but instead Barnes has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Barnes (8) vs (2) Berendas#T3##SUB#
Barnes looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Berendas preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Barnes. #SUB#
Berendas is having to fend off submission attempts from Barnes, who is looking to sink in the choke. Barnes doesn't have the hooks in though and Berendas manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (8) vs (4) Berendas
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 (10) vs (4) Berendas
Barnes stopping the sweep attempt from Berendas.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Berendas swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Berendas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Berendas keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Barnes lying in Berendas's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Berendas decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Barnes taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Uvele Berendas!
Uvele Berendas 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 142 Gaul vs Berendas
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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 8 losses; Abu Schaubi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Freddy Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Barnes takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Schaubi jumps guard.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes is still trying to improve position.
Schaubi has Barnes pulled in close to control his posture.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Schaubi is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schaubi is pulling down on Barnes's head to control his posture. #T1##SUB2#
Barnes drops back, looking for a kneebar! Schaubi looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Schaubi looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Schaubi! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Schaubi (4) vs (0) Barnes
Schaubi is staying tight to Barnes's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Barnes is looking to reverse the position.
Schaubi is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Barnes will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T2#
Barnes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Schaubi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Schaubi tries to move to mount but Barnes blocks the move with his legs.
Schaubi is staying tight to Barnes's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Barnes is looking to reverse the position.
Barnes keeps trying to improve his position.
Barnes trying to remain calm as Schaubi controls from the top position.
Barnes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Barnes manages to get back to half guard.#T3#
Barnes is trying to get back to full guard.
Schaubi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Barnes tries to roll over but Schaubi keeps him under control.
Barnes wants to get back to full guard but Schaubi has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Schaubi (7) vs (0) Barnes#T4#
Barnes is in all sorts of trouble here.
Barnes is trying to reverse the position but instead Schaubi has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Schaubi (10) vs (0) Barnes
We've been informed that Barnes has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Schaubi keeps control of the position as Barnes tries to break free.
Barnes breaks Schaubi's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schaubi (10) vs (2) Barnes
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Schaubi is retaining full guard. #T5#
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Schaubi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schaubi keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Barnes is looking to advance position but Schaubi has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Schaubi (14) vs (2) Barnes#T6#
Barnes has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Schaubi (17) vs (2) Barnes
Schaubi is hanging on to Barnes's back as he tries to escape.
Schaubi controlling the position well here. Barnes rolled but Schaubi kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
I really don't envy Barnes right now.
#T7#
Schaubi is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Barnes tries to escape but Schaubi has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Barnes tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Barnes is trying desperately to improve position.
Barnes tries to control Schaubi's body but Schaubi pushes him off. Barnes squirms to his side and now Schaubi has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Schaubi (20) vs (2) Barnes
Barnes is trying to break free.
#T8#
Schaubi not allowing Barnes to control his hands.
You can see the frustration on Barnes's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Schaubi is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Schaubi controlling well, preventing Barnes from escaping the position.
Barnes is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Schaubi.
Schaubi has the hooks in. Barnes is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T9#
Schaubi avoiding Barnes 's attempts to control his hands.
Barnes is trying to break free.
Schaubi is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Schaubi'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.
You can see the frustration on Barnes's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T10#
Schaubi gets his hands free as Barnes looks to control.
Schaubi biding his time, controlling Barnes.
Barnes rolls, trying to escape but Schaubi keeps control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schaubi keeps control of the position easily here as Barnes tries to buck him off.
Barnes tries to roll but Schaubi sticks to his back.
#T11#
Schaubi is not going to allow Barnes to sit and survive in this position.
Barnes tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Schaubi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Barnes working to try and regain half guard.
Schaubi controlling his opponent.
Barnes is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T12#
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.
Schaubi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Barnes is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Schaubi manages to capitalize on a mistake by Barnes to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Schaubi (23) vs (2) Barnes#T13#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
You can see the frustration on Barnes's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Schaubi 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 tries to escape but Schaubi has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Good control from Schaubi.
Schaubi controlling well, preventing Barnes from escaping the position.
#T14##SUB#
Schaubi 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!
Barnes is in bad spot here.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Schaubi controlling the positon.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schaubi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Schaubi takes the fight on points by 23 to 2.
Abu Schaubi took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'G-g-g-g-gadOOSHED him through a glass door, b'. |
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Event:
SSG 134 Barnes vs Hlervu
Date: Apr 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 5 wins and 5 losses; Freddy Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 9 losses; Tendren Hlervu!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hlervu fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Hlervu gets caught flat footed, as Barnes shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (0) Hlervu
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.#SUB#
Barnes drops back looking for a leg! Hlervu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hlervu manages to kick Barnes off! Barnes jumps back into Hlervu's guard. #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.
Hlervu controls Barnes momentarily but Barnes frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hlervu keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass. #T1#
Barnes trying to control but Hlervu is working from the bottom.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Hlervu is retaining full guard.
Barnes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (5) vs (0) Hlervu
Hlervu is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Hlervu stops Barnes from passing to mount. #T2##SUB#
Barnes goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hlervu has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Barnes but great work by Hlervu. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnes (5) vs (4) Hlervu
Barnes is looking for a sweep.
Barnes is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hlervu sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Barnes is looking to improve his position.
Barnes is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Hlervu seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Barnes tries to get to full guard but Hlervu has control of the leg.
Barnes trying to control from the bottom.
Barnes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Barnes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hlervu's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (7) vs (4) Hlervu
Barnes looking to sit in guard and control but Hlervu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (7) vs (6) Hlervu#T4#
Hlervu not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
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.#SUB#
Barnes looking for a guillotine here but Hlervu defends easily.
Hlervu stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes.
Hlervu pushes down on Barnes's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hlervu prevents Barnes from improving his position.#T5#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hlervu in particular looking to stall.
Hlervu is thwarting Barnes's attempts to control the position.
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T6#
Barnes regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hlervu trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
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.#SUB#
Barnes has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hlervu 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 Barnes. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (7) vs (9) Hlervu
Hlervu content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Barnes is trying to get back to half guard.#T7#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes regains half guard.
Barnes is trying to get back to full guard.
Barnes trying to control from the bottom.
Hlervu wants to pass the guard but Barnes is defending well.
Hlervu looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Barnes is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Hlervu jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (7) vs (12) Hlervu#T8#
Barnes is looking for a sweep.
Barnes regains half guard.
Barnes tries to get to full guard but Hlervu has control of the leg.
Hlervu is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Barnes regains full guard. Nicely done. #T9#
Hlervu slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Hlervu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Barnes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hlervu's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T10##SUB#
Barnes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hlervu pushes down on Barnes's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hlervu works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (7) vs (15) Hlervu
Barnes tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T11#
Hlervu controlling the pace for now.
Barnes sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Barnes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Barnes tries to roll over but Hlervu keeps him under control.
Hlervu perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T12#
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hlervu perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Barnes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Barnes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hlervu defends well.
Barnes controls Hlervu momentarily but Hlervu frees himself. #SUB#
Hlervu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hlervu content to stall in guard here. #T13##SUB#
Barnes looking for subs off his back but Hlervu has passed one foot through into half guard.
Hlervu seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Barnes is trying to get back to full guard.#T14#
Hlervu looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Barnes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Barnes can't keep his opponent in guard - Hlervu advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hlervu in particular looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hlervu wins on points by 15 to 7.
After winning the bout, Tendren Hlervu 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 131 Maximus vs Schaubi
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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Freddy Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 12 losses; Dusty Rhodeo!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rhodeo or perhaps it was just good defense by Barnes, which made it look bad.
Rhodeo tries to clinch up but Barnes circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Barnes has Rhodeo up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Barnes has hold of one of Rhodeo's legs. Rhodeo 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) Rhodeo
Barnes preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Rhodeo 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 (0) Rhodeo
Rhodeo looks to move to half guard but instead Barnes has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnes (7) vs (0) Rhodeo#SUB#
Barnes wants to finish this one by submission but Rhodeo is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Barnes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhodeo working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Barnes is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Rhodeo is surviving well by controlling Barnes's body position as best he can.
Rhodeo tries to hold on but Barnes postures 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.#T1##SUB#
Barnes looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Rhodeo can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes wants to control the pace but Rhodeo is squirming around nicely.
Rhodeo tries to improve his position but instead Barnes has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Barnes (10) vs (0) Rhodeo
Rhodeo wants to control his opponent's hands but Barnes gets his hands free. #SUB#
Barnes looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Rhodeo is looking to control the hands but Barnes breaks free and manages to sink in a rear naked choke that ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Freddy Barnes!
A victorious Freddy 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:
SSG 125 Solo vs Bandini
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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Freddy Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Miguel Torres!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Barnes clinches with his opponent.
Barnes is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Torres gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Torres 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.
Torres wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Barnes drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Torres manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Barnes has Torres in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (0) vs (2) Torres
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Torres is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes wants to sweep here but Torres controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Barnes is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Barnes looking for subs off his back but Torres has passed one foot through into half guard.
Barnes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Barnes.
Torres 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.
Torres won't allow Barnes to sweep him here. #SUB#
Barnes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T2##SUB#
Barnes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Torres defends it easily.#SUB#
Barnes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Torres is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Barnes looking for a guillotine here but Torres defends easily.
Torres controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
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 not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Torres looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Barnes working for a triangle but Torres defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barnes is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (2) Torres
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Torres is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Torres keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Torres is pulling down on Barnes's head to control his posture.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Torres swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnes advances to half guard.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but Torres defending well. #SUB#
Barnes is working for a submission of some sort.
#T5#
Barnes trying to control the action but Torres is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Barnes is trying for a kimura here. Torres looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Barnes wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Freddy Barnes!
During a confident post fight interview, Freddy Barnes thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 123 Laulhere vs Hlervu
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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 6 losses; Alexander Maximus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Freddy Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Russell Pearce and Alyssa Summers.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Barnes moves into the clinch.
Maximus is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Barnes gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Maximus tries to score a body lock takedown but Barnes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Barnes has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Maximus clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Maximus (0) vs (4) Barnes#SUB2#
Barnes working for a choke but Maximus is defending well.
Barnes controlling well, preventing Maximus from escaping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Barnes is looking to control Maximus but Maximus is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Maximus controlling Barnes 's hands.
Maximus is keeping busy.
Barnes not allowing Maximus to control his hands. #SUB2#
Barnes is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Maximus is defending well though. Barnes let's go of the attempt for now.#T2#
Maximus trying to control the hands but Barnes breaks the grip.
Barnes is trying to stick to Maximus's back but Maximus 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 Maximus. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (2) vs (4) Barnes
Maximus stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes.
Maximus pushing down on Barnes's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Maximus trying to control the pace.
Barnes is looking to improve his position.
Barnes regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3#
Barnes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Maximus's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (2) vs (6) Barnes
Maximus trying to control the position.
Maximus keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Maximus wants to sweep here but Barnes controlling him for the moment.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maximus is keeping the position for now.
Barnes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Maximus 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.#T4#
Maximus keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Maximus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maximus is pulling down on Barnes's head to control his posture.
Barnes passes Maximus's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Barnes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Maximus sees it coming and defends easily.
Maximus wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy.
#T5#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Maximus is defending against the submission attempts here by Barnes.
#SUB2#
Barnes is working for a kimura but Maximus is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are battling for position here. Maximus manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T6#
Maximus 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: Maximus (4) vs (6) Barnes
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maximus stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes.
Maximus controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Barnes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Barnes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maximus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Barnes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Barnes working for a triangle but Maximus defends it easily.
#T7#
Maximus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now.
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet.
Maximus engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Maximus tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
Maximus is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Maximus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now. #T8#
Maximus stands and throws Barnes's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (7) vs (6) Barnes
Barnes is looking for a sweep.
Maximus works to advance to full mount. Barnes defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Maximus (9) vs (6) Barnes
Maximus trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Maximus controlling from the full mount.
Maximus has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T9#
Barnes wants to hold on but Maximus pushes him away.
Barnes tries to reverse the position but Maximus maintains control.
Maximus wants to control the pace but Barnes is squirming around nicely.
Maximus looking to control and managing it successfully.
Barnes gets back to half guard.
Maximus sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Barnes regains full guard. Nicely done. #T10#
Maximus stays in close to Barnes's body and controls the position.
Maximus trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maximus controls from within his opponent's guard.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Maximus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Barnes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Maximus manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (9) vs (8) Barnes#T11#
Maximus pulls Barnes in close to his closed guard and prevents Barnes from doing any damage or advancing position.
Maximus'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.
Maximus keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass. #T12#
Maximus is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes is fighting to break Maximus's control of his arms but Maximus is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Maximus keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Maximus 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.#T13#
Maximus 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: Maximus (11) vs (8) Barnes#SUB2#
Barnes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maximus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Maximus tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
Maximus engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Barnes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Maximus manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (11) vs (10) Barnes
Maximus 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. Maximus swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T14#
Maximus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maximus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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 slips nicely into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Barnes is working for a kimura but Maximus is defending it quite comfortably.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus takes the fight on points by 11 to 10.
Our winner, Alexander Maximus, 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 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 2 wins and 4 losses; Freddy Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 5 losses; Tanner Kyng!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Barnes tries to clinch but Kyng is having none of it.
Barnes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kyng swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kyng stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kyng wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Barnes darts in and clinches Kyng up against the cage.
Barnes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kyng fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Kyng clinches. #TD2#
Kyng is trying to trip Barnes. He has hold of a leg but Barnes is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kyng persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (0) vs (2) Kyng
Kyng's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Barnes wants to sweep here but Kyng controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes is working hard here to advance position.
Kyng sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kyng is one step ahead there.
Barnes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kyng controls the pace.
Barnes is looking to sweep but instead, Kyng has passed into half guard.
Kyng stalling.
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Kyng content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kyng is continuing to stall.
Barnes is looking to improve his position.
Kyng tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barnes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barnes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet. #SUB#
Kyng got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barnes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kyng has managed to get both his arms back between Barnes's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet.
Kyng trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kyng is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kyng 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 (4) vs (2) Kyng
Kyng is working to get back to half guard.
Barnes tries to control but Kyng wriggling away.
Kyng has given up his back. Will we see Barnes going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Barnes (7) vs (2) Kyng
Barnes controlling well, preventing Kyng from escaping the position.
#T4#
Barnes doesn't have the hooks in and Kyng manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (7) vs (4) Kyng
Kyng 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 ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kyng pushes down on Barnes's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Barnes wants to improve his position but Kyng is controlling well.
Kyng controlling the pace.
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T5#
Barnes works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kyng sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kyng trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kyng stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes.
Barnes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (9) vs (4) Kyng
Kyng controlling Barnes's posture.
Barnes is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T6#
Kyng keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Kyng pulls Barnes in close to prevent any damage.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Kyng is keeping the position.
Barnes controls from within his opponent's guard. #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. #T7#
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kyng is keeping the position for now.
Kyng is pulling down on Barnes's head. It's preventing any offense from Barnes, at least for the moment.
Barnes passes into half guard. #T8#
Kyng is trying to control but can't.
Barnes prevents Kyng from improving his position.
Kyng is not content to let Barnes control the position.
Kyng gets back to full guard.
Kyng pulls Barnes in to control the position.
Barnes forces his way into half guard.
Barnes passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (12) vs (4) Kyng#T9##SUB#
Barnes looking to secure an arm triangle but Kyng defends it well.
Barnes looking to control but Kyng is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kyng is controlling an arm, preventing Barnes from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Kyng is in all sorts of trouble here.
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.#SUB#
Barnes is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kyng has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Barnes is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kyng to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kyng shrugs it off. #T10#
Barnes fails to advance to Kyng's back.
Kyng regains half guard.#SUB#
Barnes is working for a kimura but Kyng is defending it quite comfortably.
Kyng makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kyng.#T11#
Kyng controlling Barnes's posture.
Barnes looking to sit in guard and control but Kyng gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (12) vs (6) Kyng
Barnes working a defensive guard here.
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.
Kyng must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Barnes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T12##SUB#
Barnes has his foot on Kyng's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kyng works his way back into a safe position though.
Kyng's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Barnes can't keep his opponent in guard - Kyng advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kyng trying to control the pace.
Barnes manages to get to full guard.
Kyng stays in close to Barnes's body and controls the position. #T13#
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kyng is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Barnes is looking for a triangle here but Kyng uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (12) vs (9) Kyng
Kyng just content to control the position.
Barnes is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Barnes wants to improve his position but Kyng is controlling well.
Kyng wants to free his trapped foot but Barnes is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T14#
Kyng content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Barnes is trying to get back to full guard.
Kyng works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (12) vs (12) Kyng
Kyng looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
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 takes the fight on points by 13 to 12.
After winning the bout, Freddy 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 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 London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 8 losses; Ronaldo Gomes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Freddy Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gomes shoots and misses #TD2#
and Barnes counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gomes (0) vs (2) Barnes#SUB2#
Barnes is working for a submission of some sort.
Barnes is keen to just control but Gomes is a slippery customer.
Barnes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gomes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gomes tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Barnes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gomes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barnes.
Gomes wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Barnes tries to pass to full mount but Gomes defends it.
Gomes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time 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.
Gomes 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: Gomes (0) vs (5) Barnes#T2#
Barnes tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gomes's legs.
Gomes is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gomes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gomes wants to sweep but no luck.
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 slips nicely into half guard.
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.
Gomes 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. Gomes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barnes. #T3#
Barnes wants to pass to mount but Gomes is defending the position.
Gomes wants to get back to full guard.
Barnes passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (0) vs (8) Barnes
Barnes tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB2#
Barnes tries for a kimura but Gomes is defending well. #T4#
Barnes working away.
Barnes tries to advance to mount but can't.
Gomes sneaks back into half guard.
Barnes prevents Gomes from improving his position.
Gomes is controlling Barnes's trapped leg to prevent Barnes from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Barnes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gomes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Barnes working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Gomes's thigh. Gomes counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T5#
Gomes 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: Gomes (2) vs (8) Barnes
Gomes slips nicely into half guard.
Gomes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barnes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Barnes trying to control here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Barnes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
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.
Gomes passes Barnes's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T6#
Barnes gets full guard.
Barnes wants to sweep here but Gomes controlling him for the moment.
Gomes wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Barnes is looking for a triangle but Gomes pushes his legs off easily.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Gomes from controlling successfully.
Barnes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gomes manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (2) vs (10) Barnes
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Gomes trying to control the position here.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Gomes is keeping the position.
Gomes controlling Barnes's posture.
Gomes looking to control.
#T8#
Barnes stopping the sweep attempt from Gomes.
Gomes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gomes is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (4) vs (10) Barnes
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gomes is one step ahead there.
Barnes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gomes's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (4) vs (12) Barnes
Barnes passes Gomes's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Barnes prevents Gomes from improving his position.#SUB2#
Barnes seems to be working for a kimura but Gomes defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Gomes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily. #T9#
Barnes is trying to control. Gomes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gomes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Gomes is retaining full guard.
Gomes 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 pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (4) vs (15) Barnes
Gomes is trying to improve his position.#T10#
Gomes gets back to half guard.
Barnes trying to mount his opponent but Gomes defends it.
Gomes works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gomes is trying to control the position but Barnes postures up.
Barnes passes Gomes's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Gomes is defending well.
Gomes trying to hold on to Barnes's head to control him but Barnes postures up.
#T11#
Gomes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gomes gets back to full guard.
Gomes keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Barnes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (4) vs (18) Barnes
Gomes manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gomes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barnes is working away from the top position though.
Gomes is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T12#
Barnes is pressing down on Gomes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gomes is holding on for now.
Gomes trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Barnes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gomes has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Barnes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Barnes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gomes is refusing to be controlled, as Barnes sits in half guard. #T13#
Gomes is trying to get back to full guard.
Gomes manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Gomes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gomes 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.
Gomes controlling Barnes's posture.
Gomes 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: Gomes (6) vs (18) Barnes#T14#
Barnes is trying to get back to full guard.
Gomes wants to take a breather but Barnes is having none of it.
Barnes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gomes won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Barnes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gomes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Gomes from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes wins on points by 18 to 6.
A victorious Freddy 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:
SSG 106 Hlervu vs Shart
Date: Feb 12, 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 9 wins and 4 losses; Alexander Maximus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Freddy Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Maximus shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Maximus (2) vs (0) Barnes
Maximus won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.
Maximus looking to pass the guard.
Maximus slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet. #SUB2#
Maximus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barnes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Maximus has managed to get both his arms back between Barnes's legs - danger averted.
Maximus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus 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. #SUB2#
Barnes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maximus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maximus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Barnes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Maximus wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.
Maximus trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maximus is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Maximus sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Barnes's guard.
Barnes is trying to get back to full guard.
Barnes trying to control here.
#T2#
Maximus trying to mount his opponent but Barnes defends it.
Barnes tries to roll over but Maximus keeps him under control.
Barnes regains full guard. Nicely done.
Maximus engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Maximus pushes down on Barnes's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnes manages to get to full guard.
#T3#
Maximus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Maximus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barnes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Maximus has managed to get both his arms back between Barnes's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Barnes looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Maximus passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (5) vs (0) Barnes
Barnes tries to buck Maximus off but Maximus is having none of it.
Barnes manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (5) vs (2) Barnes
Maximus trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Barnes seems to be working for a kimura but Maximus defends the submission attempt.#T4#
Barnes tries to pass to full mount but Maximus defends it.
Barnes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Maximus trying to control but Barnes postures up.
Maximus gets full guard.
Maximus keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass. #T5#
Barnes postures up.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maximus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maximus is trying to keep Barnes in close.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T6#
Maximus keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Barnes is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Maximus is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Maximus has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (7) vs (2) Barnes
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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Barnes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Maximus advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (10) vs (2) Barnes
Barnes is looking to regain half guard here but Maximus keeps moving and retains side control. #T7#
Maximus controls the position.
Barnes is trying to improve his position.
Barnes prevents Maximus from moving into mount. #SUB#
Maximus is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Barnes has escaped the position, nice work there.
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 work a leg under to get back to half guard but Maximus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Maximus tries to advance to mount but Barnes denies him. #T8#
Barnes manages to get back to half guard.
Barnes is controlling Maximus's trapped leg to prevent Maximus from advancing to side control.
Maximus wants to control but Barnes is keeping him busy.
Barnes tries to roll over but Maximus keeps him under control.
Barnes trying to control but Maximus postures up.
Barnes is looking for a sweep. Maximus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barnes keeps trying to improve his position.
Maximus with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T9##SUB#
Maximus 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 wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Maximus seems content to control.
Maximus wants to pass the guard but Barnes is defending well.
Maximus 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: Maximus (13) vs (2) Barnes
Barnes is squirming around, avoiding Maximus's attempts to control the action.
Barnes is looking to improve his position but Maximus isn't that keen on the idea.#T10#
Maximus sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Barnes is trying to escape the mount.
Maximus controlling the position easily from mount.
Barnes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barnes prevents Maximus from taking his back.#T11#
Barnes can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maximus trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Maximus is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Barnes is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Barnes is desperately trying to improve his position but Maximus has a good base and remains in mount.
Maximus pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Barnes is desperately trying to improve his position but Maximus has a good base and remains in mount.
Barnes regains half guard.
Maximus trying to control the pace. #T12#
Barnes wants to improve his position but Maximus is controlling well.
Well, if Maximus 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.
Barnes is trying to control but can't.
#T13#
The fighters are battling for position here. Barnes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Maximus trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Barnes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maximus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maximus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Maximus stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes.
Maximus slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Barnes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Maximus manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (13) vs (4) Barnes#T14#
Barnes wants to control from the top but Maximus keeps moving.
Maximus 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 pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maximus is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus takes the fight on points by 13 to 4.
Alexander Maximus 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 101 Hlervu vs Banner
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 New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 5 losses; Wanderlei Rua! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Freddy Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Barnes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rua is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Barnes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rua gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rua drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD#
Rua has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Barnes is trying to keep an underhook but Rua manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rua (2) vs (0) Barnes
Barnes tries to roll over but Rua keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Barnes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rua will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rua prevents Barnes from improving his position.
Rua is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Barnes tries to roll over but Rua keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Barnes wants to improve his position but Rua is controlling well.
Barnes keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rua performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Barnes trying to get back to full guard but Rua takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rua (5) vs (0) Barnes#T2#
Barnes working to try and regain half guard.
Barnes slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Barnes wants to control but Rua is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Barnes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rua pulls his head out easily.
Rua 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 wants to improve his position but Rua is controlling well.
#T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes is trying to control but Rua passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Rua (8) vs (0) Barnes
Rua happy to just control the position for now.
Barnes sneaks back into half guard.#T4#
Barnes works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Barnes throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Rua escapes and throws Barnes's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rua (11) vs (0) Barnes
Barnes gets back to half guard.
Barnes tries to get to full guard but Rua has control of the leg.
Barnes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rua is looking to advance position but Barnes won't allow it.
Barnes wants to improve his position but Rua is controlling well.
#T5#
Rua passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rua (14) vs (0) Barnes
Barnes is looking to get to half guard.
Rua sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Barnes is working to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Barnes manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Rua tries to pass to full mount but Barnes defends it.
Barnes wants to get back to full guard.
Barnes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Barnes.#T7#
Barnes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rua (14) vs (2) Barnes
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 trying to control but Rua is working from the bottom.
Barnes looking to sit in guard and control but Rua gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rua (16) vs (2) Barnes#SUB2#
Barnes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rua is aware though and is defending well.
Barnes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rua forces his way into half guard.
Rua prevents Barnes from improving his position.#T8#
Barnes is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Rua jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rua (19) vs (2) Barnes
Barnes stops Rua from passing to mount.
Barnes manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Barnes manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Barnes working for a triangle but Rua defends it easily.
Rua is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T9#
Rua'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.
Further stalling from Rua.
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rua has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T10#
Barnes wants to hit a sweep here but Rua passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Barnes there! Score +3 for passing guard: Rua (22) vs (2) Barnes
Rua moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Rua (25) vs (2) Barnes
Rua has the hooks in. Barnes is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T11#
Barnes tries to break free.
Barnes breaks Rua's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rua (25) vs (4) Barnes
Rua pulls Barnes in close to prevent any damage.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Rua keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rua is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rua (27) vs (4) Barnes
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck. #T12#
Barnes wants to hit a sweep here but Rua passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Barnes there! Score +3 for passing guard: Rua (30) vs (4) Barnes
Barnes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rua looking to control and managing it successfully.
Barnes is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rua takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rua wants to take Barnes's back here but Barnes is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Barnes really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T13#
Rua controlling the pace for now.
Barnes is wriggling around trying to escape.
Barnes is still trying to improve position.
Rua 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 tries to hold on but Rua postures up.#T14#
Barnes is working to get back to half guard.
Rua controlling the position easily from mount.
Barnes is desperately trying to improve his position but Rua has a good base and remains in mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Rua takes the fight on points by 30 to 4.
After winning the bout, Wanderlei Rua 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 100 Shaver vs Chancel
Date: Jan 29, 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 16 wins and 5 losses; Abu Schaubi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Freddy Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Schaubi rushes Barnes and presses him up against the cage.
Barnes has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Schaubi after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Schaubi manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Schaubi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Schaubi keeps moving.
Schaubi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schaubi (2) vs (0) Barnes
Schaubi wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes wants to sweep here but Schaubi controlling him for the moment.
Schaubi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schaubi is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Barnes has an active guard here but Schaubi has managed to pass into half guard.
Schaubi slows the pace down in half guard.
Barnes is looking for a sweep. Schaubi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Schaubi wants to free his trapped foot but Barnes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Schaubi moves into full mount! Barnes won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Schaubi (5) vs (0) Barnes
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Schaubi manages to capitalize on a mistake by Barnes to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Schaubi (8) vs (0) Barnes
Barnes tries to escape but Schaubi has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Schaubi is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Barnes is defending well though. Schaubi let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Barnes is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Schaubi has locked on a rear naked choke here! Barnes is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Abu Schaubi!
In his post fight interview, Abu Schaubi gave a big smile as he said 'G-g-g-g-gadOOSHED him through a glass door, b'. |
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Event:
BB 79 - Panic vs Bleak 2
Date: Oct 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Barnes slips a jab from Marius.
Barnes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barnes throws a body punch but Marius moves out of range.
Barnes doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Marius counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circling - Barnes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Marius wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barnes keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Marius avoids the body shot from Barnes.
Marius takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Marius 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.
Barnes misses with a left hand
and Marius counters with a stiff right hand.
Marius ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marius waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barnes.
Barnes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes misses with a jab to the body
and Marius makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Barnes looks to land a right hand but Marius moved out of range.
Barnes misses with a straight right.
Barnes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Marius slips a straight right by Barnes.#T1#
Marius looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Marius takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Barnes loads up on a big right hand but Marius slips the punch.
A low kick from Barnes misses
and Marius counters with a solid body kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Barnes 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.
Gaius Marius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barnes misses the jab.
Barnes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marius manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Barnes is predictable there
and Marius counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marius pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barnes throws a poor cross that misses
and Marius counters with a stiff right hand.
Marius definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Barnes takes a swing at Marius's ribcage but misses.
Barnes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A good leg kick by Marius.
Good leg kick by Marius.
Marius fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Barnes checks it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marius finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Marius walks into a jab.
Marius moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Barnes misses with a body shot
and Marius counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marius turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Marius tests Barnes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Marius misses with a body shot.
Marius throws a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the body from Barnes misses
and Marius makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Good exchange - Marius coming out on top.
Barnes closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Barnes throws an off balance right hand
and Marius makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Barnes misses with a hook
and Marius cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marius tries to work over Barnes's front leg with a kick but Barnes checks it.
Marius sizes up Barnes with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Barnes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marius.
Barnes throws a sloppy body shot
and Marius connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barnes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T3##CL#
Marius takes the fight into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Marius.
A short right from Marius.
Marius scores with a nice hook to the head.
Barnes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Marius avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Marius prevents the takedown attempt.
Gaius Marius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Freddy Barnes.
Marius scores with a hook to the body.
Marius scores with a nice hook to the head.
Marius lands with a right to the head.
Barnes has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Marius after a bit of a struggle.
Barnes looks winded!
Marius keeps control of Barnes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Marius lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Marius lands a hook that snaps the head of Barnes backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Marius.
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 has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Marius avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Marius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barnes wants to take the fight to the mat but Marius manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Marius.
#BC2#
Barnes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Freddy Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes throws an overhand right that lands on Marius's shoulder, as Marius tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Marius throws a head kick that half lands.
Barnes shoots in and drives through. Marius sprawls well.
Barnes throws a right hand that misses
enabling Marius to counter with a crisp jab.
Marius throws a leg kick but Barnes moved away.
Barnes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Barnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marius.
Barnes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Marius throws a front kick aimed at Barnes's knee but Barnes avoids it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barnes! But no joy.
Marius pivots, looking for a leg kick but Barnes is out of range and Marius settles back down.
Barnes's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Barnes misses with a kick to the body.
Marius tests Barnes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Marius 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marius misses with a low kick.
Marius avoids the body shot from Barnes.
Barnes throws an off balance right hand
and Marius counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gaius Marius dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Marius lands a nice hook to Barnes's body. Barnes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Marius avoids the body shot from Barnes.
Marius avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barnes throws a leg kick but Marius sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Marius swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barnes looks to land a right hand but Marius moved out of range.
Marius works the jab nicely.
Barnes tries to bum rush Marius with a series of wild strikes but Marius uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Marius feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Barnes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marius slips under a jab.
Barnes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Barnes misses with an uppercut
and Marius counters with a nice body shot.
Marius thuds a left hand into Barnes's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marius throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barnes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Barnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marius was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnes.
Marius fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Barnes throws a jab but it's blocked by Marius.
Barnes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Marius swings for the body but Barnes moves out of range.
Marius takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Marius moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A slow jab from Barnes misses its intended target.
Marius half committed to a counter leg kick.
Marius chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Marius scores with a jab. Barnes acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Marius with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A big left from Barnes misses.
Marius connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Marius is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barnes can do to turn this around?
Barnes scores with a nice strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes misses with a takedown
and Marius counters with a thumping low kick. #T2#
Marius moves away from the strike by Barnes.
Marius moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Marius. That snapped Barnes's head back.
Marius tries a low kick but Barnes avoids it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Marius. That's going to slow Barnes down.
Marius just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL#
Marius rushes Barnes and presses him up against the cage.
Marius lands an uppercut.
Marius tries to work over Barnes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barnes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Marius gets through Barnes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Marius scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Barnes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marius swings for the body but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Marius jabs Barnes right on the nose. Barnes blinks but takes it well.
Barnes with a poor takedown
and Marius counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T3#
Marius uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Barnes has time to react.
Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marius smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Barnes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Barnes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barnes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A leg kick checked by Barnes.
A good leg kick by Marius.
Gaius Marius is winning the standup battle so far.
Marius scores with a jab.
Barnes misses with a body shot.
Barnes has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Barnes connects with a single shot there.
Marius thuds his right hand into Barnes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Marius throws a nice outside leg kick.
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!
Marius tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Barnes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Barnes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marius.#T4#
A big left from Barnes misses.
Marius misses with a low kick.
Barnes missing with a left hand there. Marius was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marius scores with a jab to the body.
Marius wants to clinch.
Barnes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Marius uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barnes.
Barnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marius.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barnes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Barnes throws a lazy uppercut
and Marius counters with an outside leg kick.
Marius misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gaius Marius dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Marius keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barnes.
Barnes has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Marius.
Marius throws a body shot but no joy.
Marius uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barnes.
Marius throwing a counter right hand but Barnes manages to avoid it.
Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marius feints and then cracks Barnes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barnes down.
Barnes misses with a lunging right hand
and Marius counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marius throws a head kick that half lands.
A low kick from Marius is predictable there
and Barnes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marius works Barnes's body with a nice hook.
Barnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marius was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnes.
Marius throws a sloppy head kick and Barnes moves out of range easily.
Marius tries to score with a low kick but Barnes moves his leg out of the way.
Marius scoring well with a low kick there.
Marius throws a series of punches but Barnes avoids them all with ease.
Barnes doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
Barnes avoids the head kick by Marius.
Marius misses with a straight left.
Barnes misses with a wild body shot.
Marius lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Marius throws a low kick but Barnes moves out of range easily.
Marius closes the distance looking to clinch
and Barnes counters with a right hand to the body.
Marius connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Marius darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Marius dips to his left and cracks Barnes with an uppercut!
Barnes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Barnes fails with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Barnes throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Barnes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Marius tries to avoid it but Barnes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Marius to the ground. Marius escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Marius scores with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marius lands an overhand right.
Nice straight punches there by Marius. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Marius.
Barnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marius was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnes.
Marius takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Marius swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barnes with a nice cross.
Marius blocks a leg kick.
Marius lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
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.
Barnes throws a predictable looking body shot
and Marius counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marius moves into range and connects with a jab. #T3#
Barnes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marius throws a head kick that misses.
Barnes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barnes goes for a double leg but Marius avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Marius continues to drive forward.
Gaius Marius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Freddy Barnes.
Barnes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Marius closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Freddy Barnes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barnes is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Marius is defending well.
A shot in the inside from Marius.
Marius lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barnes backwards. #TD2#
Barnes works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Marius has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Barnes is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marius lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barnes backwards.
Barnes takes an elbow to the temple.
Good body shot from Marius.
Marius stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Marius working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
Marius working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gaius Marius has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Marius lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC#Barnes is rocked!
Still in the clinch, Marius scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gaius Marius is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Barnes is still on wobbly legs! Can Marius finish him?
Good body shot from Marius.
Marius lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Barnes or not.
Marius lands a hook that snaps the head of Barnes backwards.
Barnes takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marius.
Marius lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barnes backwards.
Marius creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Barnes with a big uppercut! Barnes tries to clinch up but Marius pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Barnes to the mat! Barnes covers up and Marius unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gaius Marius!
A relieved looking Gaius Marius 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:
BB 71 - Hawk vs Adderley
Date: Sep 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Barnes misses with a hook
and Eriksson counters with a body kick that stops Barnes in his tracks momentarily.
We've been hearing reports that Barnes has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Barnes connects with a body shot.
Barnes swings widly with a right hand
and Eriksson counters with a stiff right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barnes. Eriksson does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Eriksson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barnes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Eriksson manages to avoid it.
Barnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Eriksson was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnes.
Eriksson misses with a kick to the body.
Barnes moves into range and connects with a jab.
Eriksson slaps away a takedown attempt from Barnes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes misses with a shot to the body
and Eriksson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Barnes is looking to wear down Eriksson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Barnes scores with a body shot.
#T1#
Eriksson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Barnes connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Eriksson scrambles back to his feet.
Barnes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Eriksson 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.
Eriksson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A punch lands to the side of Eriksson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Barnes just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Barnes drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Eriksson can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes is looking to take a break and control but Eriksson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Eriksson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barnes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Eriksson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The strikes coming from Barnes are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #SUB#
Barnes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Barnes scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Eriksson to see if he's OK.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Eriksson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Eriksson is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Barnes working the ground and pound but Eriksson is defending the strikes.
Eriksson dodges the ground and pound from Barnes.
Barnes trying to control the action but Eriksson is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Eriksson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Eriksson is pushing Barnes's head away, looking to escape. Barnes manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB#
Barnes is trying to get an arm triangle but Eriksson is defending well.
Eriksson parries the strikes from Barnes easily there. Barnes is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Eriksson to escape.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Eriksson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Barnes landing a few strikes.
Eriksson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Eriksson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Eriksson is holding Barnes down, trying to stall.
Barnes misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Barnes tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Freddy Barnes 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#
Eriksson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Eriksson needs to keep his hands up - Barnes had a free shot at his head there.
Freddy Barnes is winning the standup battle so far.
Barnes throws a leg kick
and Eriksson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Eriksson avoids a punch combination nicely.
A jab from Barnes misses.
Eriksson throws out a counter right but Barnes avoids it with no problem.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barnes. Eriksson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Eriksson punishes Barnes's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes misses with an uppercut.
Barnes misses with a two punch combination.
Eriksson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Barnes motions for Eriksson to come forward. Barnes throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Eriksson! But no joy.#T1#
Eriksson needs to keep his hands up - Barnes had a free shot at his head there.
Barnes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Eriksson can do to turn this around?
Barnes scores with a hook.
Barnes misses with a straight left.
Eriksson thows a body kick. Barnes tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#KD2#
Eriksson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Barnes sprawling to the canvas! Barnes rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Eriksson finish him?!
#ROC2#Barnes is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnes misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Eriksson counters with a huge right that knocks Barnes out cold! Eriksson is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sven Eriksson! |
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Event:
BB 66 - Bleak vs Okafor
Date: Aug 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Roberts has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Roberts there as he acknowledges the shot.
A big right from Roberts misses.
A nice side step and Barnes releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The fighters circling - Barnes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barnes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Roberts has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Area 51 MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Barnes misses with a body shot
and Roberts counters with a nice uppercut.
Barnes throws a body shot but no joy.
Roberts lunges at Barnes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barnes's hand.
Barnes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Roberts turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barnes throws a lazy right hand but Roberts sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barnes looks to land a left hand but Roberts moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Roberts misses its intended target.
Barnes lands a right hook to the body.
Roberts misses with a double jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Roberts lands with an overhand left.
Barnes stuffs the takedown.#T1#
Roberts lands the left hand.
Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Freddy Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roberts throws a solid leg kick but Barnes takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Roberts.
Barnes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Roberts misses with an uppercut.
Roberts misses the shot to the body.
Roberts throws an overhand right that lands on Barnes's shoulder, as Barnes tries to avoid the shot.
Roberts lands a lovely overhand right.
Roberts lands a jab to the head.
Barnes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Roberts throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barnes sees it coming and avoids it easily.#KD#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Roberts and Barnes goes tumbling to the canvas! Roberts follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. #ROC#Barnes is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Barnes is defending against the submission attempts here by Roberts.
Barnes is still in real trouble! Can Roberts finish him?#SUB2#
Barnes looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Barnes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Barnes seems to have recovered his senses.
Roberts trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roberts is one step ahead there.
Roberts passes Barnes's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Barnes is trying to get back to full guard.
Barnes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Roberts's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Roberts's back!
Barnes keeps control of the position as Roberts tries to break free.
#T3#
A lull in the action here.
Roberts is trying to break free.
Barnes tries to get the hooks in deep but Roberts pushed the leg off.
Roberts tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Barnes looking for the choke from the back.
I really don't envy Roberts right now.
Roberts manages to reverse the position and now he's in Barnes's guard. Nice work there by Roberts.
#SUB2#
Barnes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Roberts is aware though and is defending well.
Roberts trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Barnes cracks Roberts with a solid left hand.#T4##SUB#
Roberts looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Roberts trying to control the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Barnes's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes is looking to work some ground and pound but Roberts has wrist control.#SUB#
Roberts looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Barnes stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Roberts has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Barnes manages to get his head free but now Roberts has transitioned to an armbar! Barnes grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Roberts! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Benjy Roberts!
Benjy Roberts 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:
BB 59 - Gracie vs Gebhardt
Date: Jul 09, 2022 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Barnes misses its intended target.
Menday feinted with a counter takedown.#TD2#
Barnes shoots in and gets a takedown into Menday's guard.
Menday is trying to keep Barnes in close.
Menday looking for a sweep. Not yet Menday, not yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Menday holds on and takes a little breather.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Menday keeps moving.
Menday has his hands on Barnes's head, controlling the position.
Menday is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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.
Menday is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Menday tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1##SUB#
Menday working for a triangle but Barnes defends it easily.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Menday is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Menday is pulling down on Barnes's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Menday 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.
Menday pulls Barnes in close to prevent any damage.
Menday utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Barnes trying to control but Menday is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Menday holds on and takes a little breather.
Menday wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Menday works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Menday wants to sweep here but Barnes controlling him for the moment.
Menday seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Menday is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Barnes rolls with it to try and escape but Menday cranks on the arm and Barnes is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Adams Menday!
After winning the bout, Adams Menday 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:
BB 52 - Wright vs Yrkje
Date: Jun 04, 2022 |
#R1#
Barnes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lassiter.
Barnes just misses with a punch to the body.
Lassiter lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Barnes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lassiter scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barnes in his tracks.
Lassiter swings for the body but Barnes moves out of range.
We've been told by Lassiter's head coaches at Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lassiter throws a right and a left that Barnes avoids nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lassiter. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barnes misses with a hook
and Lassiter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barnes scores with the left hand. Lassiter knows he should have avoided that one.
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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lassiter throws the left hand but Barnes avoids the punch easily.
Lassiter throws the left hand but Barnes avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Lassiter misses the target.
Barnes wants to counter with a clinch but Lassiter pushes him away.
Barnes defending well as Lassiter loads up on a big left hand.
Lassiter looks to land a left hand but Barnes moved out of range nicely.
Lassiter moves out of range as Barnes throws a body kick.
Barnes throws a shot from downtown. Lassiter moves away and avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Lassiter.
Barnes keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lassiter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Barnes misses with a body kick.
Lassiter throws a poor cross that misses
and Barnes counters with a right hand to the body.
Barnes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Lassiter closes the distance and pushes Barnes back into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Lassiter fails to land.
Lassiter lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barnes.
Lassiter prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Barnes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barnes moves out of range as Lassiter strikes.
Barnes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barnes thuds his right hand into Lassiter's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Barnes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lassiter throws out the jab.
Kevin Lassiter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lassiter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnes moves away.
Barnes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barnes avoids the body shot from Lassiter.
Barnes avoids the body shot from Lassiter.
Barnes connects with a body shot that sends Lassiter's belly button to the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lassiter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2#
Lassiter throws a hook but Barnes avoids it easily.
Lassiter loads up on a big right hand but Barnes slips the punch.
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
Lassiter throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Barnes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Barnes!
Kevin Lassiter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Lassiter darts in and clinches Barnes up against the cage.
Barnes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lassiter fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The fighters circling - Barnes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lassiter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barnes throws a hook but Lassiter blocks it.
Lassiter misses with a looping right.
Lassiter with a hook.
Barnes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lassiter manages to avoid it.
Lassiter throws a jab when Barnes was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barnes. Lassiter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lassiter smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lassiter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3#
Barnes lands a slapping body shot.
#TD2#
Lassiter gets caught flat footed, as Barnes shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lassiter is wriggling around but Barnes manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
Barnes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lassiter defending well though.
Lassiter avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barnes.
Barnes lands strikes from half guard.
Barnes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lassiter defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Lassiter is defending well.
Barnes is looking to take a break and control but Lassiter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Barnes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lassiter is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Barnes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lassiter doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barnes.
Barnes seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Freddy Barnes will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Lassiter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Lassiter.#TD2#
Barnes gets a takedown into half guard.
Lassiter is refusing to be controlled, as Barnes sits in half guard.
Lassiter is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Barnes scores with a couple of nice shots.
Barnes drops an elbow to the side of Lassiter's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes works his way into full mount!
Lassiter is trying desperately to improve position.#T1#
Barnes breaks from Lassiter's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Barnes working Lassiter over with strikes here.
Barnes dominating with strikes here.
Lassiter on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lassiter tries to get out of the position.
Barnes with a couple of short strikes.
Lassiter knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Barnes on the ground.
Barnes connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Barnes thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Barnes tries to control but Lassiter wriggling away.
Barnes landing strikes, looking to finish! #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes cracks Lassiter with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Barnes putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Lassiter in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Barnes sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Barnes dominating with strikes here.
Lassiter is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Lassiter takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Barnes postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Lassiter in real trouble here! The ref calls for Lassiter to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Freddy Barnes!
Freddy Barnes thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
BB 47 - Garbowa vs Escobar
Date: May 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Lassiter misses with a right hand
and Barnes counters with a straight right hand.
Barnes slips under a jab.
Barnes misses with a looping left.
Lassiter misses with a straight right.
Lassiter connects with a right hand. Barnes shakes it off.
The fighters circling - Lassiter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barnes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lassiter is looking to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barnes. Lassiter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barnes jabs at Lassiter's body.
Lassiter lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lassiter ducks under a wild hook from Barnes.
Lassiter throws a hook to the side of Barnes's head but Barnes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barnes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
Lassiter doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lassiter tries to clinch but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lassiter throws a hook but Barnes blocks it.#T1#
Lassiter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barnes throws out the jab.
Lassiter tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Barnes counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lassiter keeps working.
Barnes controlling the action here.
Barnes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Barnes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lassiter's head.
Barnes throwing shots but Lassiter is blocking nicely.
Barnes missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
Barnes throwing shots but Lassiter is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura but Lassiter is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barnes to get the leverage.
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 working the head and body with strikes.
Barnes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lassiter defending well though.
Barnes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Barnes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lassiter does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lassiter avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barnes.
Lassiter blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barnes.
Barnes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Barnes passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lassiter! #T3##SUB#
Barnes has control of Lassiter's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lassiter regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Lassiter is bucking up trying to escape but Barnes cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#SUB#
Barnes is working for a guillotine from mount but Lassiter frees his head quite easily.
Barnes punishing his opponent with strikes. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barnes thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Lassiter avoids a series of strikes thrown by Barnes.
Barnes tries to control but Lassiter wriggling away.
Barnes has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Lassiter's face.
Lassiter is bucking up trying to escape but Barnes cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Lassiter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barnes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poor strikes thrown by Barnes there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Barnes throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Freddy Barnes dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Barnes moves away from the strike by Lassiter.
Barnes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lassiter connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Barnes scrambles back to his feet.
Lassiter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lassiter works over Barnes's head and body with a nice combination.
Barnes looks to land a left hand but Lassiter moved out of range nicely.
Barnes misses with a wild body shot.
Barnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lassiter.
Lassiter defending well as Barnes loads up on a big left hand.
Lassiter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barnes. Barnes obviously looking to wear him down.
Lassiter clobbers Barnes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice jab there from Lassiter.
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
Barnes misses with a straight right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes throws a body punch but Lassiter moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Lassiter misses.
Lassiter throws a shot from downtown. Barnes moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Barnes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barnes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lassiter shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T1#
Barnes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Barnes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Barnes throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Lassiter to counter with a crisp jab.
Lassiter takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses.
Lassiter connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barnes. Barnes circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#ROC2#Barnes is rocked!
Barnes throws a jab but it's blocked by Lassiter.
Lassiter swings widly with a right hand
and Barnes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lassiter connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Oh Barnes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lassiter misses the shot to the body.
Barnes gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Lassiter gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Barnes is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Lassiter!
After the big win, Kevin Lassiter made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors FUClothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
BB 34 - Capellio vs Ochoa
Date: Mar 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Cao slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Barnes loads up on a big right hand but Cao slips the punch.
Barnes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cao takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've been told by Cao 's head coaches at Golden Harvest that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cao scores with a nice strike.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Barnes 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.
Cao cracks a nice hook into Barnes's ribs.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cao !
Barnes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cao cracks a nice hook into Barnes's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnes moves away.
Cao lands with a straight right. Barnes didn't see that one coming.
Cao slips a jab from Barnes.
Barnes lands a slapping body shot.
Barnes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T1#
Nice shot lands for Barnes.
Cao misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Barnes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barnes connects with a nice looking jab.
Cao throws a hook to the side of Barnes's head but Barnes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Donk. Cao catches Barnes right on the button with a cross.
Barnes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Barnes takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#ROC#Barnes is rocked!
Cao connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Barnes momentarily.
Barnes is still on wobbly legs! Can Cao finish him?
A shot to the liver by Cao . Beautiful body shot.
Barnes seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes throws a shot to the body.
Cao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barnes.#T2#
Cao staying out of range there.
It looked like Cao was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Barnes.
Cao lands with a hook. Barnes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Cao .
Barnes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cao to score with a decent uppercut.
Cao circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Barnes drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Cao follows Barnes to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tang Cao !
A very excited looking Tang Cao 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:
BB 22 - Big Daddy vs Hoost
Date: Jan 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Tryastsyn misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Tryastsyn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barnes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barnes shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Barnes seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nice body punch from Tryastsyn.
Tryastsyn cracks Barnes with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Barnes takes a swing at Tryastsyn's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Tryastsyn looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tryastsyn lands with a punch from half guard.
Barnes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Tryastsyn 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 looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tryastsyn is one step ahead there. #T1#
Tryastsyn is in close to Barnes's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tryastsyn scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Barnes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Tryastsyn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tryastsyn is working Barnes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Barnes wants to sweep here but Tryastsyn controlling him for the moment.
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. #REVR##SUB2#
Tryastsyn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2##SUB2#
Tryastsyn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Barnes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Barnes thows a huge punch but Tryastsyn dodges it nicely.
#SUB2#
Tryastsyn actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Tryastsyn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily.
Tryastsyn tries to get to full guard but Barnes has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Tryastsyn actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Tryastsyn has hold of Barnes's hands but Barnes slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Tryastsyn looking for subs from the bottom but Barnes mounts him!
Barnes lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Barnes lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Tryastsyn manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Barnes connects with a nice short shot to Tryastsyn's temple.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but Tryastsyn defending well.
Barnes lands with a punch from half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Tryastsyn looking for submissions off his back.
Barnes drops an elbow to the side of Tryastsyn's head. #SUB2#
Tryastsyn looking for submissions off his back.
Tryastsyn is looking for a sweep. Barnes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Tryastsyn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes is thwarting Tryastsyn's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Barnes is working for a kimura but Tryastsyn is defending it quite comfortably.
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 Freddy Barnes will probably get the nod.
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#
Tryastsyn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Barnes throws a shot from downtown. Tryastsyn moves away and avoids it.
Barnes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barnes misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Tryastsyn misses the target.
It looked like Barnes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes misses with a hook. Tryastsyn ducked under it nicely.
Tryastsyn looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.
Barnes appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tryastsyn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And Tryastsyn tries to counter it with a takedown but Barnes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tryastsyn connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Barnes misses the body punch
enabling Tryastsyn to counter with a crisp jab.
Tryastsyn lands a jab to the head.
Tryastsyn throws out a powerful jab.
Tryastsyn digs a good body shot into Barnes's ribs.
Eugeniy Tryastsyn seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD2#
Tryastsyn closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Freddy Barnes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barnes is looking for a sweep. Tryastsyn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barnes gets full guard.
Barnes looking to control.
Tryastsyn lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Tryastsyn from controlling successfully.
Tryastsyn landing some decent shots from guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tryastsyn chips away with some ground and pound.#T2#
Tryastsyn landing with the ground and pound.
Tryastsyn landing some decent shots from guard.
Tryastsyn lands a couple of digs.
Tryastsyn keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Barnes's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tryastsyn working some strikes from top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tryastsyn's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Barnes is trying to keep Tryastsyn in close.
Tryastsyn preventing the sweep.
Tryastsyn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tryastsyn postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tryastsyn postures up and lands a big shot to Barnes's brow.
Tryastsyn working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Barnes's head.#ROC2#Barnes is rocked!
Tryastsyn loads up on a big left hand. Barnes felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Tryastsyn looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Barnes can't hide his disappointment, as Tryastsyn celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eugeniy Tryastsyn!
Eugeniy Tryastsyn 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:
BB 13 - Bartz vs Capellio
Date: Dec 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Lassiter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barnes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lassiter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barnes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lassiter, as that shot connected.
#CL#
Lassiter clinches.
Good body shot from Lassiter.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Barnes 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.
Barnes looking for a takedown.
Barnes struggles to land a body shot inside as Lassiter controls his hands.
Lassiter lands a shot to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Barnes's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Barnes has had enough of the clinch but Lassiter keeps him there for the moment.
Lassiter gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Barnes.
Lassiter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes wants a takedown but no success here.
Kevin Lassiter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Freddy Barnes.
Lassiter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lassiter misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Barnes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lassiter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barnes swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Barnes gets tackled into the cage by Lassiter. Lassiter maintains the clinch. #T1#
A nice left hand lands by Lassiter.
Barnes is working for takedown but Lassiter is calmly controlling the position for now.
Barnes blocks a body shot from Lassiter.
Barnes is looking for a takedown.
A nice left hand lands by Lassiter.
I was talking to Lassiter's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Lassiter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lassiter lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#TD2#
Barnes turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Barnes manages to end up in side control.
Lassiter parries the strikes from Barnes easily there. Barnes is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Lassiter to escape.
Lassiter on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lassiter tries to get out of the position.
Lassiter struggling a bit here.
Lassiter is looking to regain half guard here but Barnes keeps moving and retains side control.
Barnes postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Barnes trying to control the position but Lassiter is working away. #T2#
Barnes moves into full mount!
Barnes looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes misses with a head shot.
A nice elbow there by Barnes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lassiter blocking the ground and pound.
Barnes scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Lassiter?
Barnes throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Barnes is landing with some decent strikes but Lassiter is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T3#
Barnes throws some wild stikes that Lassiter manages to avoid easily.
Barnes landing shots from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Barnes cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Barnes controlling from the full mount.
Barnes misses with a head shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barnes lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Barnes trying to control but Lassiter is having none of it.
Lassiter wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Barnes.
#T4#
Barnes throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Barnes lands a heavy elbow.
Barnes with shots to the head and body - Lassiter looks very uncomfortable down there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lassiter takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Barnes looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Barnes misses with a head shot.
Barnes lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lassiter hang on?
Barnes lands a nice shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Freddy Barnes 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#
Lassiter misses with a right hand
letting Barnes counter with a right hand.
Lassiter tries to close the distance and clinch but Barnes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lassiter 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.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lassiter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barnes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lassiter.
Lassiter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lassiter swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Barnes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barnes circles away from the clinch attempt
and Barnes counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lassiter wants to clinch up but Barnes keeps it at a distance.
Barnes misses with a body shot.
Lassiter is looking to counter the offense by Barnes and move into the clinch.
Lassiter 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.
Lassiter stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barnes.
Lassiter scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barnes doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Lassiter lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lassiter slips a jab from Barnes.
Lassiter throws a poor cross that misses
and Barnes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barnes stuns Lassiter with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lassiter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Freddy Barnes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barnes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lassiter slips under a jab.
Lassiter misses with a body punch
and Barnes counters with a stiff right hand.
Barnes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lassiter.
Barnes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Barnes misses.
A shot to the liver by Lassiter. Beautiful body shot.
Lassiter moves in looking to clinch but Barnes pushes him off.
Barnes appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Barnes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lassiter.
Lassiter is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Barnes.#T2#
Lassiter closes the distance but Barnes moves to the side
and Lassiter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lassiter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barnes moves into range and connects with a jab.
A head kick from Barnes lands but Lassiter takes it in his stride.
Lassiter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barnes.
Nice jab there from Barnes.
Lassiter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Lassiter.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lassiter moves away.
Lassiter moves away from the strike by Barnes.
Lassiter seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Lassiter wants to clinch up but Barnes keeps it at a distance.
Barnes appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lassiter lands with a hook. Barnes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T3#
Lassiter works the jab nicely.
Barnes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barnes swats away the attempt to clinch by Lassiter.
Lassiter scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Barnes misses the target.
Barnes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Barnes looks to land a body kick but Lassiter moved away.
Kevin Lassiter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Lassiter pushes Barnes up against the cage in a clinch.
Barnes wants to take the fight to the mat but Lassiter manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Barnes pushes Lassiter back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Barnes prevents a body shot from Lassiter.
Barnes wants to take the fight to the mat but Lassiter manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lassiter tries to work over Barnes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barnes goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lassiter prevents it.
Kevin Lassiter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Freddy Barnes.
Lassiter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barnes backwards. #T4##TD2#
Barnes is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Lassiter can't fight it off and eventually Barnes manages to take the fight to the floor. Lassiter looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Barnes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Barnes scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lassiter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barnes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Barnes with the ground and pound but Lassiter regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Freddy 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Lassiter avoids the body shot from Barnes.
Barnes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Barnes lands an overhand right.
Barnes slips under a jab.
Lassiter throws a combination that misses
and Barnes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lassiter slips under a jab from Barnes.
Lassiter blocks a head kick by Barnes.
Lassiter tries to counter by clinching up but Barnes breaks away and moves out of range.
Barnes keeps the fight on the outside.
Lassiter cracks a nice hook into Barnes's ribs.
Barnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lassiter was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lassiter misses with a body shot.
Lassiter tries to close the distance and clinch but Barnes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barnes looks to throw the jab but Lassiter is out of range.
Barnes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lassiter tries to counter by clinching up but Barnes breaks away and moves out of range.
Lassiter looks to clinch
and Barnes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Lassiter slips a jab from Barnes.
Lassiter seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Lassiter shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Barnes but Barnes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Barnes misses the jab.
Lassiter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lassiter misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lassiter swings widly with a right hand
and Barnes counters with a stiff right hand.
Lassiter throws a lazy uppercut
and Barnes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barnes throws a lazy right hand but Lassiter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barnes lands with a hook. Lassiter tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Barnes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Barnes looks to score with a jab to the body but Lassiter is just out of range.
Barnes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Barnes swats away the attempt to clinch by Lassiter.
Kevin Lassiter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Barnes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barnes flicks out a counter leg kick but Lassiter steps away.
Lassiter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barnes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lassiter scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lassiter stuns Barnes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lassiter tries to clinch up but Barnes circles away and keeps his distance.
Barnes doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A slow jab from Barnes misses its intended target. #CL#
Lassiter has managed to clinch.
Lassiter digs a right hand into Barnes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Barnes's gas tank. #TD2#
Barnes gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Barnes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barnes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lassiter's head.
Lassiter is trying to maintain the position but Barnes is very close to passing his half guard.
Barnes throwing shots but Lassiter is blocking nicely. #T3#
Barnes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lassiter is trying to control but Barnes passes into side control!
Barnes moves into full mount!
Lassiter tries to hold on but Barnes postures up.
Barnes connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#T4##SUB2#
Barnes working for a guillotine from mount but Lassiter is in no mood to give up.
Barnes throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Barnes with good strikes from the mount here!
Barnes postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lassiter looks a forlorn figure.
Barnes lands a big elbow.
Barnes putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee warns Lassiter that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Freddy 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Freddy Barnes!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Freddy Barnes!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Freddy Barnes!
Freddy Barnes wins by unanimous decision!
Freddy 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:
BB 9 - Abner vs King
Date: Nov 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Hansen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've been hearing reports that Hansen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Barnes scores with the left hand. Hansen knows he should have avoided that one.
Hansen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Barnes looks to land a left hand but Hansen moved out of range nicely.
Hansen with a poor takedown
and Barnes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hansen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Barnes counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Odd Hansen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hansen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barnes avoids it really well and circles away.
Hansen shoots in but no luck this time.
Barnes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hansen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Barnes but Barnes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Barnes connects with a jab.
Hansen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Barnes feints a counter leg kick.#T1##TD2#
Barnes shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Barnes showed some decent athleticism there.
Barnes wants to free his trapped foot but Hansen 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 thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Barnes is looking to advance position but Hansen won't allow it.
Barnes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Barnes working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Hansen's thigh. Hansen counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Hansen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Barnes passes Hansen's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T2##SUB#
Hansen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Hansen actively working from the bottom here.
Hansen tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control.
Hansen is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Hansen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily.
Hansen tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control.
Barnes wants to free his trapped foot but Hansen is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Barnes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
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.
Hansen trying to control here.
Barnes wants to pass to mount but Hansen is defending the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Barnes lands a nice short elbow.
Barnes trying to mount his opponent but Hansen defends it.
Hansen trying to control here.
#SUB#
Hansen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nice strikes from Barnes there.
Barnes trying to mount his opponent but Hansen defends it.
Hansen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hansen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Barnes working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hansen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hansen trying to hold on to Barnes's head to control him but Barnes postures up.
Hansen is in trouble now - Barnes has advanced to mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Freddy 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 throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hansen.
Hansen fails with the takedown
and Barnes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice sprawl there from Barnes as Hansen shoots in.
Hansen has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Odd Hansen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hansen moves out of range of the strikes.
Hansen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Barnes misses with a straight left.
Hansen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barnes is fending him off so far but Hansen persists. Nope, Barnes circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hansen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Barnes defends well and Hansen ends up having to push Barnes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Barnes struggles to land a body shot inside as Hansen controls his hands.
#TD#
Barnes is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hansen is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Barnes to the mat. Barnes regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Hansen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Barnes dives on top into guard.#REVB##T1#
Barnes scoring with some ground and pound.
Barnes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Barnes connects with a couple of short punches.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Hansen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes passes into half guard.
Freddy Barnes has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Hansen actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Barnes is trying to work for a kimura but Hansen is defending well.
Hansen has a hand on Barnes's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Barnes takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#T2#
Barnes lands a big elbow.
Barnes lands a big elbow.
Hansen sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Hansen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hansen wants to get back to full guard.
Barnes working the head and body with strikes.
Barnes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barnes prevents Hansen from improving his position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Barnes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hansen sees it coming and defends easily.#T3#
Nice strikes from Barnes there. #SUB#
Hansen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Barnes passes into side control, despite Hansen's attempt to control the position.
Barnes is putting a hurting on Hansen here, landing some big shots from side control. #SUB2#
Barnes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hansen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Barnes tries to score with some ground and pound. Hansen controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Barnes advances nicely into full mount.
Hansen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T4#
Barnes pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Barnes with a couple of short strikes.#CUT2#It looks like Odd Hansen has been cut.
Barnes working Hansen over with strikes here.
Hansen is trying to escape the mount.
Barnes connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#CUT2#Odd Hansen's cut is getting worse.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnes trying to control but Hansen is having none of it.
Hansen is desperately trying to improve his position but Barnes has a good base and remains in mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Freddy Barnes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Odd Hansen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Hansen fails with the takedown
and Barnes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barnes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hansen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barnes lands with an uppercut that bounces Hansen off the cage and back into range.#CUT2#Odd Hansen's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Hansen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Barnes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hansen's hands.
Hansen 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 Hansen off to one side.
Barnes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hansen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Barnes scores with a nice right hand.
Hansen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hansen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Odd Hansen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnes throws out a powerful jab.
Odd Hansen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hansen misses with a takedown attempt
and Barnes counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes digs a good body shot into Hansen's ribs.#T1#
A jab from Barnes finds it's way through Hansen's defenses.
Hansen moves out of range of the strikes.
Barnes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Barnes throws a leg kick but Hansen moved away.
Hansen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Hansen dives in and scores a takedown into Barnes's guard.#SUB2#
Barnes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Barnes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hansen is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Barnes has his foot on Hansen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hansen works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barnes is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Hansen is keeping the position.#SUB#
Hansen 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barnes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hansen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Hansen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barnes defends well.
Barnes pushing down on Hansen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3#
Barnes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hansen wants to get back to full guard.
Barnes is nestled in close to Hansen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Barnes landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Hansen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily.
Hansen is looking for a sweep. Barnes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Barnes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Barnes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hansen defending well though. #T4#
Barnes is looking to advance position but Hansen won't allow it.
Barnes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Barnes is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Hansen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Odd Hansen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barnes is in close to Hansen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Barnes's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Hansen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barnes defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Freddy Barnes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Barnes 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Freddy Barnes!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Freddy Barnes!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Freddy Barnes!
Freddy Barnes wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Freddy Barnes thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
BB 5 - Bjornsson vs Big Daddy
Date: Oct 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Barnes lands with an overhand left.
Barnes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barnes wants it to stay on the feet.
Barnes's coach down at Mentor Gym 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.
Eugeniy Tryastsyn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tryastsyn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tryastsyn shoots in and drives through. Barnes sprawls well.
We've been hearing reports that Tryastsyn has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Barnes blocks a jab.
Barnes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tryastsyn.
Barnes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tryastsyn throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Tryastsyn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barnes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tryastsyn looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.
Tryastsyn moves out of range as Barnes strikes.
Tryastsyn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barnes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tryastsyn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tryastsyn.
Tryastsyn takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
Barnes scores with a jab to the jaw.
Barnes jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tryastsyn on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
A left lands for Barnes.
Tryastsyn misses with a takedown attempt - Barnes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eugeniy Tryastsyn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnes throws a body punch but Tryastsyn moves out of range.
Tryastsyn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Tryastsyn.
Tryastsyn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tryastsyn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barnes.
Barnes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tryastsyn.
Tryastsyn misses with a straight left.
Barnes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
Barnes throws a lazy right hand but Tryastsyn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tryastsyn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barnes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Barnes throws an overhand right that lands on Tryastsyn's shoulder, as Tryastsyn tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Tryastsyn throws out a loose jab but Barnes uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Tryastsyn bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tryastsyn working the head with strikes.
Tryastsyn lands a nice forearm strike.
Barnes is trying to improve his position.
Tryastsyn in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Barnes is looking to reverse the position.
Tryastsyn landing a few strikes.
Tryastsyn scoring with punches and elbows.
Tryastsyn is working Barnes over with some ground and pound from side control.
Tryastsyn works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Tryastsyn lands a decent elbow from side control.
Barnes takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Tryastsyn lands a few punches from side control.#T3#
Barnes is looking for a sweep.
Tryastsyn working the ground and pound.
Barnes taking a bit of punishment here - Tryastsyn scoring with strikes.
Tryastsyn is working Barnes over with some ground and pound from side control. #ROC#Barnes is rocked!
Tryastsyn working the head and body with strikes.
Barnes is still in real trouble! Can Tryastsyn finish him?
Tryastsyn scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Barnes is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Tryastsyn can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eugeniy Tryastsyn!
During a confident post fight interview, Eugeniy Tryastsyn thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TSGC 4
Date: Jul 25, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Freddy Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Micael Galvao !
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Barnes is looking to clinch but Galvao is avoiding it.
Galvao shoots in for a takedown but Barnes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Galvao 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.
Barnes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL#
Barnes has taken the fight to the clinch.
Galvao is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Barnes pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Freddy Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Micael Galvao .
Galvao tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Barnes gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (0) Galvao #SUB#
Barnes is trying to work for a kimura but Galvao is defending well.
Barnes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Galvao does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galvao is looking for a sweep. Barnes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barnes tries to pass to full mount but Galvao defends it. #SUB#
Galvao is defending against the submission attempts here by Barnes.
#T1##SUB#
Barnes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Galvao is trying to get back to full guard.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Galvao is defending well. #T2#
Barnes wants to take a breather but Galvao is having none of it. #SUB#
Barnes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Galvao sees it coming and defends easily.
Barnes wants to control but Galvao is keeping him busy.
Galvao trying to control here.
Galvao keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Barnes passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (5) vs (0) Galvao #T3##SUB#
Barnes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Galvao knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Barnes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Barnes tries to move into full mount but can't pass Galvao 's legs. #T4#
Galvao gets back to half guard.
Galvao is refusing to be controlled, as Barnes sits in half guard.
Barnes has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Barnes is trying to work for a kimura but Galvao is defending well.
Barnes is thwarting Galvao 's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Galvao is defending against the submission attempts here by Barnes.
Barnes is trying to control the action in half guard but Galvao is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T5#
Galvao desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Barnes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Galvao does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Barnes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Barnes trying to mount his opponent but Galvao defends it. #SUB#
Barnes seems to be looking for submissions.
#T6#
Barnes wants to free his trapped foot but Galvao is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Galvao moves into full guard.
Galvao has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Galvao keeps moving.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Galvao is keeping the position.#T7#
Barnes is looking to advance position but Galvao has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnes (5) vs (4) Galvao
Barnes wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Barnes (5) vs (7) Galvao
Barnes trying to control the action but Galvao just sinks the hooks in.
Well, with Galvao on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Barnes is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Galvao controls the position.
Barnes rolls, trying to escape but Galvao keeps control of the position.
#T8#
Barnes manages to reverse the position and now he's in Galvao 's guard. Nice work there by Barnes.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (7) vs (7) Galvao
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Galvao is keeping the position for now.
Barnes is looking to advance position but Galvao has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnes (7) vs (11) Galvao
Barnes is working to get back to half guard.
Barnes regains half guard.
Barnes is looking for a sweep. Galvao is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T9#
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Galvao has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T10#
Galvao 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.
Galvao not doing much here.
Galvao is pressing down on Barnes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Barnes is holding on for now. #T11#
Barnes tries to roll over but Galvao keeps him under control.
Barnes is working hard here to advance position.
Barnes is looking to control Galvao 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barnes avoid being mounted?#T12##SUB2#
Galvao is looking for a kimura here.
Galvao wants to take a breather but Barnes is having none of it.
Barnes is looking for a sweep. Galvao is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Galvao content to control rather than advance.
Galvao wants to control but Barnes is keeping him busy. #T13#
Barnes is trying to get back to full guard.
Galvao performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Barnes tries to get to full guard but Galvao has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Galvao stalling.
Barnes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T14#
Galvao forces his way into half guard.
Galvao trying to mount his opponent but Barnes defends it.
Barnes tries to roll over but Galvao keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Galvao wins on points by 11 to 7. |
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Event:
TSGC 3
Date: Jul 18, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light 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; Freddy Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mike Rodgers!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Roger Salmon.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Barnes closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Barnes lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (0) Rodgers#SUB#
Barnes is working for a submission of some sort.
Rodgers is staying active underneath Barnes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but Rodgers defending well.
Rodgers is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Barnes is pressing down on Rodgers's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rodgers is holding on for now. #T1##SUB#
Barnes is trying for a kimura here. Rodgers looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Barnes wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Freddy Barnes!
A relieved looking Freddy 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:
CoMMA 8 Dudley vs Verdi
Date: Jun 08, 2021 |
#R1#
Fellbiest throws a head kick but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fellbiest defends it well.
Barnes looks to score with a jab to the body but Fellbiest is just out of range.
Barnes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Barnes blocks a head kick by Fellbiest.
Fellbiest ducks under a wild hook from Barnes.
Fellbiest throws a leg kick but Barnes sees it coming and moves out of range.
Barnes throws a hook but Fellbiest blocks it.
Some bone on bone action there as Fellbiest checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A shot to the body from Barnes misses
and Fellbiest counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fellbiest lands with a shot to the body.
Fellbiest dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fellbiest misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Barnes counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Fellbiest!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fellbiest managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Barnes.
Fellbiest is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes advances to mount. #T1#
Barnes throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Barnes scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Fellbiest?
Fellbiest is trying desperately to improve position.
Barnes pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#SUB2#
Barnes is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Fellbiest is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Fellbiest flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Barnes anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Fellbiest and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Barnes slips an arm under Fellbiest chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Barnes has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Barnes is squeezing on Fellbiest like an anaconda would it's prey. Fellbiest fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Freddy Barnes!
Freddy Barnes is the new light heavyweight champion!
The defeated Selem Fellbiest had this to say: 'hey, it's all a learning process. Rest assured I will learn from this and come back stronger! Kudos to my opponent. He showed up tonight a stronger man.'. |
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Event:
CoMMA 6 Garrison vs Sinisterra
Date: May 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Barnes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dos Limas moves in looking to clinch but Barnes pushes him off.
Barnes shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dos Limas eats them both and turns towards Barnes to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT#It looks like Rafael Dos Limas has been cut.#CL#
Barnes gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Dos Limas gets control of Barnes's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dos Limas will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Barnes throwing strikes from guard but Dos Limas blocks nicely.
Dos Limas can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Barnes controls the pace.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barnes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Dos Limas 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 Dos Limas.
Dos Limas is trying to work for a sweep but Barnes has mounted him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Barnes looking to control and managing it successfully.
Barnes breaks from Dos Limas's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Barnes punishing his opponent with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#ROC#Dos Limas is rocked!#T2#
Barnes unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Dos Limas wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Barnes celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Freddy Barnes! |
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