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SSG 233 McCain vs Finn 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 10 losses; Ragnar Lothbrok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Quinn Barnett!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Barnett tries to clinch but Lothbrok moves away
and Lothbrok counters with a nice double leg into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lothbrok (2) vs (0) Barnett
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barnett is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lothbrok (2) vs (2) Barnett
Barnett avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Barnett avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Barnett looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lothbrok escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barnett gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Barnett 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnett trying to control the position from guard on top but Lothbrok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnett passes Lothbrok's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lothbrok actively working from the bottom here.
Lothbrok is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnett pulls his head out easily.
Barnett is looking to take a break and control but Lothbrok is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barnett trying to pass the guard but Lothbrok defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrok wants to control but Barnett is keeping busy.
Lothbrok is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnett pulls his head out easily.
Barnett content to control rather than advance.
Barnett is thwarting Lothbrok's attempts to control the position.
Barnett wants to take a breather but Lothbrok is having none of it.
Barnett is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Lothbrok as he works his way to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrok has his foot on Barnett's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barnett works his way back into a safe position though.
Barnett passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Lothbrok (2) vs (5) Barnett
Lothbrok is looking for a sweep.
Barnett has hold of Lothbrok's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Lothbrok seems comfortable defending it but Barnett has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Lothbrok is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Lothbrok is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Barnett couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Quinn Barnett!
After winning the bout, Quinn Barnett 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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