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SSG 119 Waterman vs Kimura 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 13 wins and 13 losses; Trevor Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 8 losses; Matthew Bandini!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Barnes closes the distance and clinches.
Barnes has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bandini manages to pull guard.
Bandini working for a triangle but Barnes defends it easily.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bandini is keeping the position for now.
Barnes pushing down on Bandini's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bandini actively working from the bottom here.
Barnes is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes wants to free his trapped foot but Bandini is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (3) vs (0) Bandini
Barnes trying to control but Bandini is having none of it.
Barnes controlling the pace for now.
Bandini tries to lock up and control but Barnes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bandini is looking to escape.
Bandini is desperately trying to improve his position but Barnes has a good base and remains in mount.
Bandini tries to hold on but Barnes pushes him away.
Barnes wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Barnes avoids the attempt from Bandini to control.
Barnes wants to control but Bandini has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Bandini is trying to control but Barnes manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (6) vs (0) Bandini
Barnes trying to control but Bandini is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bandini is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Barnes looking to control but Bandini is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bandini tries to lock up and control but Barnes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bandini wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Barnes (9) vs (0) Bandini
Barnes controlling well, preventing Bandini from escaping the position.
Barnes is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Bandini defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Bandini defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Barnes's arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes is not going to allow Bandini to sit and survive in this position.
Bandini is trying to break free.
Barnes patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Bandini trying to control the hands but Barnes won't let him.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Barnes is trying to stick to Bandini's back but Bandini is turning into Barnes. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Barnes's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bandini. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (9) vs (2) Bandini
Barnes has control of Bandini's left arm, preventing Bandini from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bandini controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bandini trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Bandini won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.
Barnes keeping full guard, as Bandini tries to pass.
Barnes wants to sweep here but Bandini controlling him for the moment.
Barnes is adopting a defensive guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Barnes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bandini's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (11) vs (2) Bandini
Barnes is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Bandini has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Barnes is looking to defend but Bandini has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Barnes! Bandini pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Barnes taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Matthew Bandini! |
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