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Stepping Stone 51 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Jake Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 2 losses; Wanderlei Rua!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Barnes tries to clinch but Rua is having none of it.
Rua has Barnes up against the cage in a clinch.
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 is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rua has Barnes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Barnes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rua tries to score a body lock takedown but Barnes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jake Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wanderlei Rua.
Rua prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rua wants a takedown.
Barnes tries to score a body lock takedown but Rua shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rua looking for a takedown.
Barnes is trying to drag Rua to the mat but Rua just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Barnes is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rua pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rua gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rua wants a takedown.
Barnes wants to take the fight to the mat but Rua manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rua has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Barnes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes can't get the takedown.
Rua has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Barnes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rua looking for a takedown.
Barnes is looking for a takedown.
Rua drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Barnes is looking for a takedown.
Rua has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Barnes clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Barnes (0) vs (4) Rua
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Rua not allowing Barnes to control his hands.
Barnes rolls, trying to escape but Rua keeps control of the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Rua trying to control the pace.
Barnes tries to get to full guard but Rua has control of the leg.
Barnes is looking to control Rua's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barnes avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua is looking to advance position but Barnes won't allow it.
Barnes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rua pulls his head out easily.
Barnes tries to get to full guard but Rua has control of the leg.
Rua controlling the pace.
Rua passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (0) vs (7) Rua
Rua controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes is desperately trying to improve his position but Rua has a good base and remains in mount.
Barnes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rua controlling from mount.
Barnes slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Barnes is trying to control but can't.
Well, if Rua 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 looking to control Rua's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barnes avoid being mounted?
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Barnes is trying to control but Rua manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (0) vs (10) Rua
Barnes tries to control Rua's body but Rua pushes him off. Barnes squirms to his side and now Rua has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Barnes (0) vs (13) Rua
Rua trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Barnes doesn't escape.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
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.
Rua really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Barnes.
Barnes is trying to break free.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Barnes manages to reverse the position and now he's in Rua's guard. Nice work there by Barnes.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (13) Rua
Rua looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rua is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rua is looking to sweep but instead, Barnes has passed into half guard.
Rua is not content to let Barnes control the position.
Barnes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rua controlling the position well.
Barnes is trying to control. Rua wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rua tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control.
Barnes wants to take a breather but Rua is having none of it.
Barnes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rua knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rua wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rua is concentrating on defense, preventing Barnes from advancing position.
Barnes is looking for a kimura here.
Barnes is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Barnes has gone for a leg lock! Rua slips out almost immediately though and dives into Barnes's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (15) Rua
Rua won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Rua sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rua looking to pass the guard.
Rua not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Barnes trying to keep a closed guard but Rua is proving a slippery customer.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Rua trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rua stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes.
Barnes working a defensive guard but Rua manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (2) vs (18) Rua
Barnes is trying to get back to half guard.
Barnes struggling a bit here.
Barnes is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rua is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Rua controlling from side mount.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Rua has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Barnes! Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnes (2) vs (20) Rua
Barnes tries to lock up and control but Rua gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Barnes is trying to reverse the position but instead Rua has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Barnes (2) vs (23) Rua
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Barnes is trying to break free.
Barnes is working hard here to advance position.
Rua controlling from the back.
Rua not allowing Barnes to control his hands.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Barnes's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Rua wins on points by 23 to 2.
Wanderlei Rua thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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