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SSG 125 Solo vs Bandini 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 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.
Barnes clinches with his opponent.
Barnes is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Torres gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes is working hard here to advance position.
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.
Barnes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Torres defends it easily.
Barnes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Torres is aware though and is defending well.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Barnes is working for a submission of some sort.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Barnes trying to control the action but Torres is working from the bottom.
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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