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CACC 190: Fiso vs Kuronoa II PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Joey Simone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Peter Barnkvist!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Barnkvist moves into the clinch.
Simone has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Barnkvist uses from the top position.
Simone seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Simone will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Simone bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barnkvist's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simone (2) vs (0) Barnkvist
Barnkvist not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barnkvist being controlled here, momentarily.
Barnkvist is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Simone wants to control from the top but Barnkvist keeps moving.
Simone is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnkvist is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Simone is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Barnkvist keeping full guard, as Simone tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnkvist is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Simone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Simone controlling from the top position.
Barnkvist keeping moving, preventing Simone from controlling successfully.
Barnkvist looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simone is one step ahead there.
Barnkvist trying to keep a closed guard but Simone is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnkvist has control of Simone's left arm, preventing Simone from doing any damage.
Simone wants to control from the top but Barnkvist keeps moving.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Simone won't allow Barnkvist to sweep him here.
Simone looking to sit in guard and control but Barnkvist gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simone (2) vs (2) Barnkvist
Barnkvist stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Simone not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barnkvist stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simone keeping moving, preventing Barnkvist from controlling successfully.
Simone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barnkvist postures up.
Simone keeping moving, preventing Barnkvist from controlling successfully.
Barnkvist trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnkvist won't allow Simone to sweep him here.
Simone looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Barnkvist wants to control from the top but Simone keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnkvist looking to pass the guard.
Barnkvist won't allow Simone to sweep him here.
Barnkvist trying to control the position from guard on top but Simone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Simone controls Barnkvist momentarily but Barnkvist frees himself.
Barnkvist wants to pass the guard but Simone is keeping the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Simone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barnkvist pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simone is keeping the position for now.
Simone trying to control the position.
Simone keeping moving, preventing Barnkvist from controlling successfully.
Simone lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simone (4) vs (2) Barnkvist
Barnkvist looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Simone wants to control from the top but Barnkvist keeps moving.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Simone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnkvist is keeping the position for now.
Simone wants to control from the top but Barnkvist keeps moving.
Barnkvist 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: Simone (4) vs (4) Barnkvist
Barnkvist wants to free his trapped foot but Simone is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are battling for position here. Simone manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Simone is trying to control the position but Barnkvist postures up.
Barnkvist 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.
Simone wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnkvist is fighting to break Simone's control of his arms but Simone is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Simone can't keep his opponent in guard - Barnkvist advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Barnkvist wants to pass to mount but Simone is defending the position.
Simone is trying to maintain the position but Barnkvist is very close to passing his half guard.
Simone holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Simone is staying active underneath Barnkvist, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Simone has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barnkvist is working away from the top position though.
Barnkvist trying to pass the guard but Simone defending well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Simone gets back to full guard.
Simone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barnkvist passes Simone's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Barnkvist seems to be looking for submissions.
Simone is not content to let Barnkvist control the position.
Simone is trying to control but can't.
Simone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnkvist works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Simone (4) vs (7) Barnkvist
Simone is working to get back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Barnkvist can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Simone is looking to escape.
Barnkvist might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Simone haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Simone is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Simone working to try and regain half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Barnkvist swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Simone is now in Barnkvist's guard. A big mistake from Barnkvist there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simone (6) vs (7) Barnkvist
Barnkvist is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Simone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Simone trying to control but Barnkvist is working from the bottom.
Barnkvist wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnkvist seems keen to control Simone's posture.
Barnkvist keeping moving, preventing Simone from controlling successfully.
Simone won't allow Barnkvist to sweep him here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Barnkvist 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: Simone (6) vs (9) Barnkvist
Simone gets full guard.
Simone is trying to control the position but Barnkvist postures up.
Simone keeping full guard, as Barnkvist tries to pass.
Simone manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barnkvist manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simone (8) vs (9) Barnkvist
Simone advances to half guard.
Well, if Simone 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.
Barnkvist is staying active underneath Simone, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Barnkvist trying to control here.
Simone passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Simone (11) vs (9) Barnkvist
Barnkvist is working to get back to half guard.
Simone controlling the pace for now.
Simone has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Simone forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Simone (14) vs (9) Barnkvist
Barnkvist can't escape the position.
Barnkvist trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Barnkvist tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Simone looking to control and managing it successfully.
Simone takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Simone (17) vs (9) Barnkvist
Simone struggling to keep hold of the position.
Barnkvist trying to control the hands but Simone won't let him.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Barnkvist rolls, trying to escape but Simone keeps control of the position.
Barnkvist keeps trying to improve his position.
Barnkvist looking very determined here, making life difficult for Simone.
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.
Barnkvist can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simone is looking for the choke from the back position but Barnkvist is controlling his hands well.
Barnkvist is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Simone off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Barnkvist tries to roll but Simone sticks to his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Simone takes the fight on points by 17 to 9.
Joey Simone decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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