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Event:
SSG 156 Kyng vs Banner
Date: Jun 11, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Akaro Horiguchi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 12 losses; Jake Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Anthony Taglia and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Horiguchi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Barnes's waist but Barnes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Horiguchi off to one side.
Horiguchi shoots in for a double leg but Barnes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Barnes clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Horiguchi pulls guard.
Barnes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Horiguchi (0) vs (3) Barnes
Horiguchi is not content to let Barnes control the position.
Barnes tries to move to mount but Horiguchi blocks the move with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Barnes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Barnes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Barnes has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Horiguchi! Score +2 for reaching mount: Horiguchi (0) vs (5) Barnes#T1#
Horiguchi is squirming around, avoiding Barnes's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Barnes working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Horiguchi's coaches at SYDNEY ELITE GYM have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Horiguchi is trying desperately to improve position.
Barnes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Horiguchi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Horiguchi wants to hold on but Barnes pushes him away.
Horiguchi is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T2#
Barnes controlling his opponent.
Horiguchi tries to hold on but Barnes pushes him away.
Horiguchi can't escape the position.
Barnes controlling his opponent.
Barnes tries to control but Horiguchi wriggling away. #SUB2#
Barnes looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Horiguchi tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Barnes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Barnes is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Horiguchi is looking to improve his position but Barnes isn't that keen on the idea.
Horiguchi is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Horiguchi tries to lock up and control but Barnes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Barnes looking to control and managing it successfully.
Barnes wants to control the pace but Horiguchi is squirming around nicely.
Horiguchi is desperately trying to improve his position but Barnes has a good base and remains in mount.
Barnes looking to control but Horiguchi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Horiguchi is trying to escape the mount.
#T5#
Horiguchi gets back to half guard.
Barnes content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Horiguchi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Barnes works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Horiguchi (0) vs (8) Barnes#T6#
Barnes controlling from the full mount.
Horiguchi is desperately trying to improve his position but Barnes has a good base and remains in mount.
Barnes is trying to control here but Horiguchi has managed to regain half guard.
#SUB2#
Barnes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Horiguchi sees it coming and defends easily.
Horiguchi trying to control but Barnes postures up.
#T7#
Horiguchi won't allow Barnes to pass to mount.
Barnes is keen to just control but Horiguchi is a slippery customer.
Barnes works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Horiguchi (0) vs (11) Barnes
Horiguchi can't do much from the bottom here.
Horiguchi prevents Barnes from improving position.
Horiguchi seems a little lost for a moment, as Barnes dominates the positioning.
Let's hope that Barnes has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Horiguchi struggling a bit here.#T8#
Horiguchi looks to move to half guard but instead Barnes has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Horiguchi (0) vs (13) Barnes
Horiguchi is trying to escape the mount.
Barnes trying to control but Horiguchi is having none of it.
Horiguchi regains half guard.#T9##SUB2#
Barnes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Horiguchi defends it well.
Horiguchi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnes works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Horiguchi (0) vs (16) Barnes
Barnes is looking to take a break and control but Horiguchi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barnes advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Horiguchi (0) vs (18) Barnes#T10#
Horiguchi tries to reverse the position but Barnes maintains control.
Barnes tries to control but Horiguchi wriggling away. #SUB2#
Barnes goes for an armbar but Horiguchi turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Horiguchi. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Horiguchi (2) vs (18) Barnes
Horiguchi preventing the sweep.
Horiguchi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Horiguchi advances to half guard. #T11#
Barnes wants to improve his position but Horiguchi is controlling well.
Barnes is trying to maintain the position but Horiguchi is very close to passing his half guard.
Horiguchi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barnes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Horiguchi trying to control from half guard but Barnes is working away. #T12#
Horiguchi moves into full mount! Barnes won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Horiguchi (5) vs (18) Barnes
Horiguchi controlling from the full mount.
Barnes regains half guard.
Barnes wants to improve his position but Horiguchi is controlling well.
#SUB#
Horiguchi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Barnes defends it well. #SUB#
Horiguchi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Barnes defends it well.
Well,Horiguchi is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T13#
Horiguchi is keen to just control but Barnes is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Horiguchi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Barnes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Horiguchi prevents Barnes from improving his position.
Barnes keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Horiguchi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T14#
Barnes tries to get to full guard but Horiguchi has control of the leg.
Horiguchi trying to control from half guard but Barnes is working away.
Horiguchi not doing much here.
#SUB#
Horiguchi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Horiguchi in particular looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes wins on points by 18 to 5. |
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Event:
SSG 150 Chai vs Solo
Date: May 28, 2023 |
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 25 wins and 12 losses; Jake Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 9 losses; Oenomaus Doctore!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Roberts and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Doctore shoots in and drives through. Barnes sprawls well.
Doctore shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barnes as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Doctore shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Barnes napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Barnes (0) vs (4) Doctore
My spies in The Factory inform me that Doctore has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Barnes sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Doctore wants to work for an arm triangle but Barnes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Barnes is trying to get back to full guard.
Barnes is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Doctore is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Barnes sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Barnes makes his way to full guard, as Doctore worked for a kimura.
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Doctore tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
Doctore won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.
Barnes managing to control the position.
Barnes's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Barnes keeping full guard, as Doctore tries to pass.
Barnes seems keen to control Doctore's posture.
Further stalling from Barnes.
Doctore is pushing down on Barnes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Barnes is fighting to maintain full guard but Doctore has managed to sneak the leg through.
Barnes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
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 (4) Doctore#SUB2#
Doctore is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Doctore can't keep his opponent in guard - Barnes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Barnes is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (5) vs (4) Doctore
Barnes wants to control the pace but Doctore is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Barnes controlling the pace for now.
Barnes prevents Doctore from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Barnes working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Barnes wants to control the pace but Doctore is squirming around nicely.
Doctore sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T4#
Well, if Barnes 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.
Doctore is not content to let Barnes control the position.
Barnes wants to pass to mount but Doctore is defending the position. #SUB2#
Doctore looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Doctore looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but Doctore defending well. #T5##SUB2#
Doctore looking for submissions off his back.
Barnes is trying to control the action in half guard but Doctore is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Barnes moves into full mount! Doctore won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (8) vs (4) Doctore#SUB#
Barnes goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Doctore is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (8) vs (6) Doctore
Doctore looking to pass the guard. #T6#
Barnes pulls Doctore in to control the position.
Doctore slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Doctore is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Doctore is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Barnes defends it well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Barnes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Barnes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Doctore looking to sit in guard and control but Barnes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (10) vs (6) Doctore#T7#
Barnes trying to control but Doctore is working from the bottom.
Barnes passes Doctore's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Doctore has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Barnes escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Barnes! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (13) vs (6) Doctore
A lull in the action here.#SUB#
Barnes is trying to get an arm triangle but Doctore is defending well.
Doctore tries to bench press Barnes off him but Barnes keeps the position. #T8#
Barnes moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnes (15) vs (6) Doctore
Doctore is desperately trying to improve his position but Barnes has a good base and remains in mount.
Barnes trying to control but Doctore is having none of it. #SUB#
Barnes moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Doctore has worked his arm free - good work by Doctore!
#SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Doctore has escaped the position, nice work there. #T9#
Barnes tries to advance to mount but can't.
Doctore manages to work his way to half guard, despite Barnes's best efforts.
Doctore wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
Barnes passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (18) vs (6) Doctore
Doctore is looking for a sweep.#T10#
Doctore prevents Barnes from moving into mount.
Doctore manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Barnes is trying to work for a kimura but Doctore is defending well.
Barnes prevents Doctore from improving his position.#SUB#
Barnes wants to work for an arm triangle but Doctore is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Doctore is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily. #T11#
Barnes wants to free his trapped foot but Doctore is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Doctore looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Barnes pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (21) vs (6) Doctore
Doctore keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Doctore is squirming around, avoiding Barnes's attempts to control the action.
Barnes controlling from mount.
Doctore can't escape the position.
#T12#
Doctore is squirming around, avoiding Barnes's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Barnes is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Doctore has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Doctore! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (21) vs (8) Doctore#SUB2#
Doctore is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Barnes is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Barnes has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (23) vs (8) Doctore
Barnes wants to control from the top but Doctore keeps moving. #T13#
Barnes is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Doctore is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Doctore is keeping the position for now.
Barnes passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (26) vs (8) Doctore
Doctore prevents Barnes from moving into mount. #SUB#
Barnes is trying to get an arm triangle but Doctore is defending well.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Doctore keeps working. #T14#
Barnes passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Doctore! Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnes (28) vs (8) Doctore
Barnes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Doctore is looking to escape.
Doctore tries to reverse the position but Barnes maintains control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Barnes jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Doctore manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Barnes laying and praying for a moment but Doctore takes advantage and regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes takes the fight on points by 28 to 8. |
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Event:
SSG 144 Beat The Man 1
Date: May 14, 2023 |
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 24 wins and 12 losses; Jake Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 11 losses; George Manning!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Dean Styles and Columbo Gatti.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Barnes moves into range and clinches up with Manning.#TD#
Barnes jumps into guard, dragging Manning to the mat.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Manning from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Barnes working for a triangle but Manning defends it easily.
Barnes seems keen to control Manning's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Manning from controlling successfully.
Manning stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Manning from controlling successfully. #T1#
Manning looking to sit in guard and control but Barnes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (0) Manning
Manning keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Barnes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Manning's guard.
Barnes works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (5) vs (0) Manning
Manning is not content to let Barnes control the position.
Manning is trying to control Barnes's posture but Barnes avoids it. #T2#
A lull in the action here as Barnes stalls from top position.
Manning is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Barnes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manning regains half guard there - taking advantage of Barnes's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Barnes works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (8) vs (0) Manning#T3#
Barnes trying to control the position but Manning is working away.
Manning is trying to improve his position.
Barnes tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Manning is trying to control Barnes's posture but Barnes avoids it.
Manning tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
Barnes working away.#SUB#
Barnes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Barnes content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Barnes taking a break here but Manning is having none of it and regains half guard.
Barnes is trying to control the action in half guard but Manning is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T5#
Barnes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Manning moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Manning seems keen to control Barnes's posture.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Manning is trying to control the position but Barnes postures up.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Manning keeps moving.
Manning has control of Barnes's left arm, preventing Barnes from doing any damage. #T6#
Barnes pushing down on Manning's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Barnes stalling away here and it's allowed Manning to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Manning has control of Barnes's left arm, preventing Barnes from doing any damage.
Manning is trying to control the position but Barnes postures up.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Manning is retaining full guard.
Manning is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Manning lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (8) vs (2) Manning#T7#
Barnes 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: Barnes (10) vs (2) Manning
Manning is trying to maintain the position but Barnes is very close to passing his half guard.
Manning is trying to control but Barnes passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (13) vs (2) Manning
Barnes trying to control the action but Manning is working from the bottom.
Barnes is really struggling to control Manning but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T8#
Manning being controlled for a moment.
Manning prevents Barnes from moving into mount.
Manning manages to work his way to half guard, despite Barnes's best efforts.#T9##SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Manning defends it well.
Manning gets back to full guard.
Manning is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Barnes drops back, looking for a kneebar! Manning looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Manning looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Manning! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnes (13) vs (6) Manning
Manning trying to control the position but Barnes is working away.
Manning working away.#T10#
Barnes manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Barnes preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Barnes is refusing to be controlled, as Manning sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Manning is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Manning is controlling the pace.
Barnes trying to hold on to Manning's head to control him but Manning postures up.
#T11#
Manning trying to control the action but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnes won't allow Manning to pass to mount.
Barnes is trying is best to control the position here.
Barnes's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Manning is trying to control the action in half guard but Barnes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T12#
Barnes wants to control but Manning is keeping busy.
Barnes is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at QUBE Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Manning seems to be working for a kimura but Barnes defends the submission attempt.
Barnes is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Manning is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Barnes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Manning wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnes keeps working.
The fighters are battling for position here. Barnes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Barnes is pulling down on Manning's head. It's preventing any offense from Manning, at least for the moment.#T13#
Manning passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (13) vs (9) Manning
Manning is looking to take a break and control but Barnes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barnes is trying to improve his position.
Barnes struggling a bit here.
Manning trying to control the position but Barnes is working away. #T14#
Manning looking to control but instead Barnes has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Manning is trying to control. Barnes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Manning wants to free his trapped foot but Barnes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Manning moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (13) vs (12) Manning
Barnes being controlled for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes is not content to let Manning control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes takes the fight on points by 13 to 12.
In defeat, George Manning stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sorry my hands are just slippery.'. |
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Event:
SSG 141 Barnes vs Chai
Date: May 07, 2023 |
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 24 wins and 11 losses; Jake Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 5 losses; Leonardinho Chai!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Barnes drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (0) Chai
Barnes 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.
Barnes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Barnes drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Chai manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Barnes has Chai in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (2) Chai
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes pulls Chai in close to his closed guard and prevents Chai from doing any damage or advancing position.
Barnes is looking to sweep but instead, Chai has passed into half guard.
Well, if Chai 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.
Chai tries to pass to full mount but Barnes defends it.
Barnes is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Barnes is trying to control but can't.
Chai moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (2) vs (5) Chai
Barnes is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Chai off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnes (6) vs (5) Chai
Chai is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Barnes looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Chai is controlling Barnes 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (6) vs (7) Chai
Chai is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Barnes pulls Chai in close to his closed guard and prevents Chai from doing any damage or advancing position.
Chai sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chai wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Chai's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Chai slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (6) vs (10) Chai
Barnes gets back to half guard.#T4#
Barnes won't allow Chai to pass to mount.
Still in half guard, Chai seems content to control.
Chai trying to control from half guard but Barnes is working away. #SUB2#
Chai is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Chai trying to control from half guard but Barnes is working away.
Barnes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chai's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chai's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnes (10) vs (10) Chai#SUB#
Barnes has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T5##SUB#
Barnes is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Chai is defending well though. Barnes let's go of the attempt for now.
Barnes gets his hands free as Chai looks to control.
Chai tries to escape the position.
Chai keeps trying to improve his position.
Chai wants to control his opponent's hands but Barnes gets his hands free.
Chai turns into Barnes and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (10) vs (12) Chai
Chai looking to pass the guard. #T6#
Chai is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
Barnes pulls Chai in to control the position.
Chai controlling from the top position.
Barnes seems keen to control Chai's posture.#T7#
Chai sitting in guard here, content to control.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barnes is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Chai trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet.
Barnes being controlled here, momentarily. #T8#
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet.
Chai controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chai is fighting to break Barnes's control of his arms but Barnes is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnes is trying to keep Chai in close.
#SUB#
Barnes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chai defends it easily.#T9#
Chai sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chai trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Chai stays in close to Barnes's body and controls the position.
Chai trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom. #T10##SUB#
Barnes has his foot on Chai's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chai works his way back into a safe position though.
Chai controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Barnes is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Chai showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Chai looking to sit in guard and control but Barnes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (12) vs (12) Chai#T11#
Chai keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Chai is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Barnes engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Chai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chai looking for a sweep. Not yet Chai, not yet.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T12#
Chai is pulling down on Barnes's head to control his posture.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes preventing the sweep.
Barnes trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Barnes looking to sit in guard and control but Chai gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (12) vs (14) Chai
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T13#
Chai stands and throws Barnes's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (12) vs (17) Chai
A control attempt from Barnes but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnes (12) vs (19) Chai
Barnes tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2#
Chai moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Barnes has worked his arm free - good work by Barnes!
Chai is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Barnes will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T14#
Barnes stops Chai from passing to mount.
Chai takes a little break here. Barnes wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Barnes is trying to control Chai's posture but Chai avoids it.
Barnes is looking to reverse the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai is looking to take a break and control but Barnes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barnes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai wins on points by 19 to 12.
Our winner, Leonardinho Chai, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SSG 138 Barnes vs Dew
Date: Apr 30, 2023 |
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 24 wins and 10 losses; Jake Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Kent Dew!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, David Schapiro and Russell Pearce.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Barnes drives through and clinches with Dew against the cage.
#TD#
Barnes gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (0) Dew
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Dew is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Dew looking for a guillotine here but Barnes defends easily.
#SUB2#
Dew working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barnes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barnes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Dew is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barnes defends well.
Barnes looking to sit in guard and control but Dew gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (2) Dew#T1##SUB2#
Dew has gone for a leg lock! Barnes slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dew's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (4) vs (2) Dew
Barnes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Barnes is pressing down on Dew's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dew is holding on for now.
Barnes passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dew! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (7) vs (2) Dew
Barnes controlling from the full mount. #T2##SUB#
Barnes moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Dew has worked his arm free - good work by Dew!
Dew is looking to reverse the position.
Barnes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Barnes tries to advance to mount but can't.
Barnes trying to control the position but Dew is working away.
Dew is trying to get back to half guard.
Barnes tries to advance to mount but Dew denies him. #T3#
Dew is trying to get back to half guard.
Barnes trying to control the position but Dew is working away.
Dew sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Dew has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Barnes. Oh but Dew has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Barnes goes limp - he's gone! Dew jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kent Dew! |
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Event:
SSG 130 Schaubi vs Hlervu
Date: Apr 09, 2023 |
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 23 wins and 10 losses; Jake Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 9 losses; Matthew Bandini!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Bandini fails with a takedown attempt.
Barnes half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bandini moves in looking to clinch but Barnes pushes him off.#CL2#
Bandini rushes Barnes and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Barnes has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Bandini is trying to keep an underhook but Barnes manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (0) Bandini
Bandini wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bandini wants to sweep but Barnes has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (5) vs (0) Bandini
Bandini can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandini tries to improve position but can't.
Barnes has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Bandini! Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnes (7) vs (0) Bandini
Barnes controlling from the full mount. #T1#
Barnes trying to control but Bandini is having none of it.
Bandini wants to hold on but Barnes pushes him away.
Barnes looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bandini is squirming around, avoiding Barnes's attempts to control the action.
Barnes controlling from mount.
Bandini tries to hold on but Barnes postures up.#T2#
Barnes controlling from mount.
Barnes wants to control the pace but Bandini is squirming around nicely.
Bandini gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bandini looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bandini tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bandini keeps working. #T3##SUB2#
Barnes moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Bandini. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (10) vs (0) Bandini
Bandini manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (10) vs (2) Bandini
Barnes gets full guard.
Barnes has control of Bandini's left arm, preventing Bandini from doing any damage.
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet.
Barnes controlling the position.
Bandini trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom. #T4#
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Bandini is looking to pass into half guard but Barnes pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Barnes is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (12) vs (2) Bandini
Barnes passes Bandini's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bandini defends it well.
Bandini is looking to improve his position.
Bandini trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Barnes manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (15) vs (2) Bandini#T5#
Bandini is trying to escape the mount.
Barnes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bandini is looking to escape.
Barnes is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bandini is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bandini is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bandini regains half guard.
Bandini is in trouble now - Barnes has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (18) vs (2) Bandini#T6#
Bandini tries to hold on but Barnes pushes him away.
Barnes wants to control the pace but Bandini is squirming around nicely.
Barnes controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Barnes jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Bandini is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Bandini and Barnes has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Bandini manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bandini is staying active underneath Barnes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Barnes trying to mount his opponent but Bandini defends it. #T7#
Bandini is trying to maintain the position but Barnes is very close to passing his half guard.
Barnes wants to pass to mount but Bandini is defending the position.
Barnes keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Bandini looking for a kimura from the bottom but Barnes passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (21) vs (2) Bandini
Barnes trying to control the position but Bandini is working away.
Barnes tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Bandini is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T8#
Barnes is looking to take a break and control but Bandini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barnes moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnes (23) vs (2) Bandini#SUB#
Barnes looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Bandini is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB#
Barnes has control of Bandini's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Bandini regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T9##SUB#
Barnes swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Bandini is now in Barnes's guard. A big mistake from Barnes there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (23) vs (4) Bandini
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Bandini trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 (25) vs (4) Bandini
Barnes looking to sit in guard and control but Bandini gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (25) vs (6) Bandini
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 (27) vs (6) Bandini#T10##SUB2#
Bandini is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bandini not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bandini keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Bandini manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (27) vs (8) Bandini
Barnes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barnes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (29) vs (8) Bandini
Barnes passes Bandini's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bandini is looking to control Barnes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bandini avoid being mounted?#T11#
Barnes has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (32) vs (8) Bandini
Barnes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bandini is looking to escape.
Bandini is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Barnes goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Bandini is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (32) vs (10) Bandini
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T12##SUB#
Bandini avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Barnes can't keep his opponent in guard - Bandini advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Barnes wants to control but Bandini is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Barnes wants to get back to full guard but Bandini has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (32) vs (13) Bandini
Bandini wants to take Barnes's back here but Barnes is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Bandini content just to control the position here.
Barnes sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T13#
Barnes is refusing to be controlled, as Bandini sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Bandini is working for a kimura but Barnes is defending it quite comfortably.
Bandini is looking to take a break and control but Barnes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bandini tries to pass to full mount but Barnes defends it.
Barnes trying to control but Bandini postures up.
Barnes keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T14##SUB2#
Bandini is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barnes is just riding it out for now. Bandini eventually gives up the hold.
Barnes tries to get to full guard but Bandini has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bandini is controlling the pace.
Bandini prevents Barnes from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes takes the fight on points by 32 to 13. |
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Event:
SSG 126 Hlervu vs Rhodeo
Date: Apr 02, 2023 |
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 22 wins and 10 losses; Jake Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Shane Goble!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jorge Garcia and Columbo Gatti.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Goble fails with the takedown.#CL#
Barnes rushes Goble and presses him up against the cage.
Goble has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Barnes after a bit of a struggle.
Goble goes for a takedown attempt but Barnes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jake Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Goble.#CL#
Barnes has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Barnes has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Goble is trying to keep an underhook but Barnes manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (0) Goble
Barnes trying to advance position but Goble counters by regaining guard.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Goble is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Goble's guard.
Goble is looking for a sweep. Barnes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1##SUB#
Barnes wants to work for an arm triangle but Goble is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Goble tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control.#SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Goble defends it well. #SUB#
Barnes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Goble doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barnes. #SUB#
Barnes seems to be looking for submissions.
#T2#
Barnes trying to control from Goble's half guard. Goble has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB#
Barnes drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Goble manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Barnes has Goble in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (2) Goble
Barnes trying to control the position.
Barnes pulls Goble in close to his closed guard and prevents Goble from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3#
Goble looking to sit in guard and control but Barnes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (4) vs (2) Goble
Goble keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Goble working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barnes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barnes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Goble is keeping the position.#T4#
Goble can't keep his opponent in guard - Barnes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Goble felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (7) vs (2) Goble
Barnes controlling the pace for now.
Barnes tries to control but Goble wriggling away.
Goble regains half guard.#T5#
Goble trying to control here.
#SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Goble defends it well.
Barnes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Goble knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Goble is not content to let Barnes control the position.#T6#
Barnes has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (10) vs (2) Goble
Goble keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Barnes goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Goble turns into him and now he's in Barnes's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (10) vs (4) Goble
Barnes is trying to control the position but Goble postures up. #T7#
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 (12) vs (4) Goble
Goble working a defensive guard but Barnes manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (15) vs (4) Goble
Goble is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Barnes is trying to get an arm triangle but Goble is defending well.
Goble is trying to control Barnes's posture but Barnes avoids it.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goble keeps working. #SUB#
Barnes goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Goble has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Barnes but great work by Goble. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnes (15) vs (8) Goble#T8#
Barnes is looking for a sweep.
Barnes trying to remain calm as Goble controls from the top position.
Goble trying to control the position but Barnes is working away.
The referee asks Goble politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Goble prefers to stall for the moment though.
Barnes is trying to control Goble's posture but Goble avoids it.
Barnes is not content to let Goble control the position. #T9#
Goble controls the position.
Barnes is looking for a sweep.
Barnes is trying to work for a sweep but Goble has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnes (15) vs (10) Goble
Barnes manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Goble wants to free his trapped foot but Barnes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Barnes gets full guard.
Barnes is trying to keep Goble in close.
#T10#
Barnes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Goble's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (17) vs (10) Goble
Barnes trying to control but Goble is working from the bottom.
Barnes looking to sit in guard and control but Goble gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (17) vs (12) Goble
Barnes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Goble trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T11#
Barnes looking to control but Goble passes into half guard.
Goble wants to take a breather but Barnes is having none of it.
Goble with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Goble trying to pass the guard but Barnes defending well.
Barnes has his hands clasped together around Goble's back. He's all about the action.
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T12##SUB2#
Goble wants to work for an arm triangle but Barnes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Barnes keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Barnes tries to get to full guard but Goble has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Goble in particular looking to stall.
Barnes is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at QUBE Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T13#
Let's hope that Goble has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are battling for position here. Barnes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Barnes wants to sweep here but Goble controlling him for the moment.
Barnes working a defensive guard here.
Goble trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goble is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Barnes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T14#
Barnes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Goble's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (19) vs (12) Goble
Barnes passes into half guard. #SUB#
Barnes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Goble doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barnes. #SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Goble defends it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes takes the fight on points by 19 to 12. |
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Event:
SSG 122 Barnes vs Kersikov
Date: Mar 26, 2023 |
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 22 wins and 9 losses; Jake Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 7 losses; Nykolai Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Barnes has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Barnes turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Barnes manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Barnes (4) vs (0) Kersikov
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov trying to remain calm as Barnes controls from the top position.#SUB#
Barnes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Kersikov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Barnes has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kersikov! Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnes (6) vs (0) Kersikov
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov is desperately trying to improve his position but Barnes has a good base and remains in mount.
Barnes controlling from mount. #T1#
Kersikov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Barnes is looking to stall here but Kersikov recovers full guard.
Barnes passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (9) vs (0) Kersikov
Kersikov prevents Barnes from improving position. #T2#
Barnes is trying to move to mount but Kersikov reverses beautifully and ends up in Barnes's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (9) vs (2) Kersikov
Kersikov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kersikov is fighting to break Barnes's control of his arms but Barnes is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Barnes being controlled here, momentarily.
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes.
Barnes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kersikov controls the pace.
Kersikov preventing the sweep.
Kersikov forces his way into half guard.#T4#
Barnes manages to get to full guard.
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 (11) vs (2) Kersikov
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barnes trying to move into half guard but instead Kersikov has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (11) vs (4) Kersikov
Barnes working a defensive guard here.
Kersikov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Barnes keeping full guard, as Kersikov tries to pass. #T5#
Kersikov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Barnes's guard.
Barnes is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov moves into full mount! Barnes won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (11) vs (7) Kersikov
Kersikov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Barnes is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T6#
Barnes looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Barnes (11) vs (10) Kersikov
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Kersikov's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Kersikov biding his time, controlling Barnes. #T7#
Barnes trying to control the position but Kersikov manages to sink in the hooks.
Barnes tries to escape the position.
Kersikov not allowing Barnes to control his hands.
Kersikov doesn't have the hooks in and Barnes manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (13) vs (10) Kersikov
Barnes pushing down on Kersikov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Barnes wants to free his trapped foot but Kersikov is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T8#
Barnes with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kersikov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kersikov wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Barnes stalling away here and it's allowed Kersikov to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Barnes trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom. #T9#
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
Barnes passes Kersikov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kersikov wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
Barnes is looking to take a break and control but Kersikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Barnes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Barnes keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T10#
Kersikov is staying active underneath Barnes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Barnes slows the pace down in half guard.
Kersikov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Barnes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Barnes trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Barnes looking to pass the guard. #T11#
Barnes won't allow Kersikov to sweep him here.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Barnes won't allow Kersikov to sweep him here.
Barnes stands and throws Kersikov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (16) vs (10) Kersikov
Kersikov has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Barnes is looking to take a break and control but Kersikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Barnes goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kersikov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Barnes but great work by Kersikov. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnes (16) vs (14) Kersikov#T12#
Barnes wants to control but Kersikov postures up.
Barnes gets back to half guard.
Kersikov controlling the pace.
Kersikov is keen to just control but Barnes is a slippery customer.
Kersikov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T13#
Barnes wants to improve his position but Kersikov is controlling well.
Barnes is trying to maintain the position but Kersikov is very close to passing his half guard.
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kersikov controlling the action here.
Barnes is holding on to half guard well.#T14#
Barnes wants to get back to full guard but Kersikov has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (16) vs (17) Kersikov
Barnes is being controlled here.
Barnes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 17 to 16.
A relieved looking Nykolai Kersikov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SSG 117 Barnes vs Solo
Date: Mar 12, 2023 |
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 21 wins and 9 losses; Jake Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Hand Solo!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Columbo Gatti and David Schapiro.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Barnes takes the fight into the clinch.
Solo 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.
Solo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Barnes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Solo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Solo gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (0) vs (2) Solo
Solo won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.
Solo trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Solo 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.
Solo trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Solo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Solo trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Solo 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.
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) Solo
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Solo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Barnes passes Solo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Barnes is just content to waste time from the top position. Solo takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T2#
Barnes looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Solo is keeping the position.
Solo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Solo trying to control the position here.
Barnes looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Solo is trying to control the position but Barnes postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Solo keeps moving.
Solo pulls Barnes in close to prevent any damage.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Solo is keeping the position.#T4#
Solo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barnes is one step ahead there.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Solo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Solo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barnes advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (5) vs (2) Solo
Solo tries to bench press Barnes off him but Barnes keeps the position.
Solo regains half guard.
Solo won't allow Barnes to pass to mount.
Solo is not content to let Barnes control the position.
Solo trying to control here.
#T5#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Barnes in particular looking to stall.
Solo is looking to control Barnes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Solo avoid being mounted?
Barnes tries to pass to full mount but Solo defends it.
Barnes is keen to just control but Solo is a slippery customer.
Barnes not doing much here.
Solo is refusing to be controlled, as Barnes sits in half guard. #T6#
Barnes is looking to advance position but Solo won't allow it.
Solo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Solo is keeping the position for now.
Solo has his hands on Barnes's head, controlling the position.
Solo wants to control the position but Barnes says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T7#
Barnes is looking to take a break and control but Solo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Solo is looking to improve his position.
Barnes tries to pass to full mount but Solo defends it.
Barnes is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (8) vs (2) Solo
Barnes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Barnes trying to control but Solo is having none of it. #T8#
Barnes avoids the attempt from Solo to control.
Solo is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Barnes is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Solo has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Barnes looking to control but Solo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T9#
Solo is trying desperately to improve position.
Solo is squirming around, avoiding Barnes's attempts to control the action.
Solo tries to lock up and control but Barnes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Solo is desperately trying to improve his position but Barnes has a good base and remains in mount.
Barnes trying to control but Solo is having none of it.
Solo tries to lock up and control but Barnes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T10#
Barnes controlling from mount.
Solo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Solo wants to get back to full guard.
Barnes trying to control from half guard but Solo is working away.
Barnes is thwarting Solo's attempts to control the position.
Barnes is looking to advance position but Solo won't allow it.
Solo is looking to improve his position.
#T11#
Barnes frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (11) vs (2) Solo
Solo is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Barnes looking for a guillotine from mount but Solo is having none of it.
Barnes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Solo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barnes trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T12#
Solo is looking to get to half guard.
Barnes content just to control the position here.
Barnes wants to control the pace but Solo is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Barnes has control of Solo's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Solo regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T13#
Solo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Barnes controlling from mount.
Barnes tries to control but Solo wriggling away.
Solo is desperately trying to improve his position but Barnes has a good base and remains in mount.
Solo regains half guard.
Solo wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
#T14#
Solo is trying to maintain the position but Barnes is very close to passing his half guard.
Barnes slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Barnes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Solo sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Barnes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Solo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barnes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes is keen to just control but Solo is a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes takes the fight on points by 11 to 2. |
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Event:
SSG 115 Barnes vs Cheese
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
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 20 wins and 9 losses; Jake Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Charles Eric Cheese!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Barnes wants to clinch up but Cheese keeps it at a distance.
Cheese steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Barnes.#CL#
Barnes instigates a clinch.
Cheese tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Barnes just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cheese is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Barnes to keep the fight standing.
Cheese tries to pull guard but Barnes holds him up against the cage and eventually Cheese drops back down to his feet.
Jake Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Eric Cheese.
Barnes has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cheese is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Barnes has hold of one of Cheese's legs. Cheese is fighting the takedown attempt but Barnes gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (0) Cheese
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cheese is keeping the position for now.
Cheese is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Cheese is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Cheese has his hands on Barnes's head, controlling the position.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Cheese is retaining full guard.
Barnes looking to sit in guard and control but Cheese gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (2) Cheese
Cheese stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes.
Cheese must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cheese 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.
Cheese postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Barnes 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: Barnes (4) vs (2) Cheese
Cheese keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Barnes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Barnes wants to work for an arm triangle but Cheese is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Barnes trying to mount his opponent but Cheese defends it. #T3#
Cheese keeping control of the position.
Cheese is staying active underneath Barnes, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura here.
Barnes is looking to advance position but Cheese won't allow it. #T4#
Barnes sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Barnes works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (7) vs (2) Cheese
Who's going to make the next move?
Barnes working away.#SUB#
Barnes goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Cheese rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Barnes's guard! Nice work there by Cheese! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (7) vs (4) Cheese#T5#
Cheese's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barnes controlling the position.#SUB#
Barnes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cheese gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T6#
Barnes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cheese is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cheese engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Barnes is adopting a defensive guard.#T7##SUB#
Barnes is looking for a triangle but Cheese pushes his legs off easily.
Barnes is trying to hold Cheese in close to prevent damage but Cheese has managed to pass into half guard.
Barnes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cheese is working away from the top position though.
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnes trying to control here.
#T8#
The fighters are battling for position here. Barnes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Barnes trying to control the position here.
Barnes continues to stall.
Barnes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cheese manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (9) vs (4) Cheese#T9#
Barnes is looking to advance position but Cheese has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnes (9) vs (8) Cheese
Barnes tries to reverse the position but Cheese maintains control.
Barnes tries to hold on but Cheese pushes him away.
Barnes tries to reverse the position but Cheese maintains control.
Cheese controlling the pace for now.
Barnes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T10#
Cheese takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cheese prevents Barnes from getting the reversal.
Barnes wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Barnes (9) vs (11) Cheese
Barnes rolls, trying to escape but Cheese keeps control of the position.
Barnes trying to control but not successfully. #T11#
Cheese controlling well, preventing Barnes from escaping the position.
Cheese slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Cheese has the hooks in. Barnes is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Cheese avoiding Barnes 's attempts to control his hands.
Cheese has good solid back control here.
Barnes trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T12#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Cheese controlling the positon.
Barnes tries to break free.
Barnes manages to reverse the position and now he's in Cheese's guard. Nice work there by Barnes.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (11) vs (11) Cheese#T13#
Cheese controlling Barnes's posture.
Cheese keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Cheese keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cheese swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T14#
Barnes is working hard here to advance position.
Cheese is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Cheese is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Barnes gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Barnes takes the fight on points by 12 to 11. |
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Event:
SSG 112 Gracie vs Berendas
Date: Feb 26, 2023 |
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 19 wins and 9 losses; Jake Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 9 losses; Diego Hageman!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hageman fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Barnes clinches. #TD#
Barnes jumps into guard, dragging Hageman to the mat.
Hageman slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (0) vs (3) Hageman
Barnes tries to buck Hageman off but Hageman is having none of it.
Hageman taking a breather here.
Barnes sneaks back into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Hageman seems to be working for a kimura but Barnes defends the submission attempt.
Barnes is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at QUBE Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Barnes gets full guard.
Barnes is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hageman trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barnes pulls Hageman in close to his closed guard and prevents Hageman from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hageman looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Hageman is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Barnes is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Barnes has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (3) Hageman#T2#
Barnes passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (5) vs (3) Hageman
Hageman is looking to regain half guard here but Barnes keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Barnes goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hageman has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Barnes but great work by Hageman. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnes (5) vs (7) Hageman
Barnes tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes stops Hageman from passing to mount.
Barnes is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Hageman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Barnes sees it coming and defends easily.
Barnes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Barnes.
Hageman won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.
Barnes pulls Hageman in close to prevent any damage.
Hageman forces his way into half guard.
Barnes manages to get to full guard.
#T4#
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barnes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (7) vs (7) Hageman
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Barnes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (10) vs (7) Hageman
Barnes trying to control the position but Hageman is working away. #T5#
Barnes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hageman has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Hageman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T6##SUB#
Barnes goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hageman rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Barnes's guard! Nice work there by Hageman! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (10) vs (9) Hageman
Barnes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hageman manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (12) vs (9) Hageman
Hageman keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Hageman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hageman is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T7#
Barnes slips nicely into half guard.
Hageman keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Barnes is looking to stall here but Hageman recovers full guard.
Barnes trying to move into half guard but instead Hageman has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (12) vs (11) Hageman#T8#
Hageman trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Hageman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now.
Hageman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hageman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hageman stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes.#SUB#
Barnes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barnes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hageman looking to sit in guard and control but Barnes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (14) vs (11) Hageman
Barnes wants to control from the top but Hageman keeps moving. #T9##SUB#
Barnes is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hageman is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hageman has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (14) vs (13) Hageman
Barnes controlling the position.
Barnes keeping full guard, as Hageman tries to pass.
Hageman trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnes working a defensive guard here.
#T10#
Hageman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hageman preventing the sweep.
Hageman is fighting to break Barnes's control of his arms but Barnes is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hageman passes into half guard.
Barnes tries to roll over but Hageman keeps him under control.
Barnes is staying active underneath Hageman, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T11#
Barnes is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Hageman wants to work for an arm triangle but Barnes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Barnes trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Hageman seems to be working for a kimura but Barnes defends the submission attempt.
Hageman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnes keeps working. #SUB2#
Hageman is trying to work for a kimura but Barnes is defending well.
#T12##SUB2#
Hageman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Barnes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hageman.
Hageman is thwarting Barnes's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Hageman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Hageman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T13##SUB2#
Hageman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Hageman is trying to work for a kimura but Barnes is defending well.
#SUB2#
Hageman is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Hageman seems to be working for a kimura but Barnes defends the submission attempt.
Barnes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T14#
Barnes pulls Hageman in to control the position.
Barnes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Hageman from controlling successfully.
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hageman is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes takes the fight on points by 14 to 13. |
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Event:
SSG 108 Gomes vs Maximus
Date: Feb 19, 2023 |
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 18 wins and 9 losses; Jake Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 14 losses; Olaf Snowstrinski!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Kavanagh and David Schapiro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Barnes takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Barnes wants the takedown. Snowstrinski is fighting it off but Barnes persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Snowstrinski's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (0) Snowstrinski
Snowstrinski keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Snowstrinski has an active guard here but Barnes has managed to pass into half guard.
Barnes wants to advance to full mount but Snowstrinski doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Snowstrinski is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Barnes content to control rather than advance. #T1#
Snowstrinski is trying to maintain the position but Barnes is very close to passing his half guard.
Barnes tries to pass to full mount but Snowstrinski defends it.
Snowstrinski wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
Snowstrinski won't allow Barnes to pass to mount.
Barnes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Barnes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Snowstrinski is in trouble now - Barnes has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (5) vs (0) Snowstrinski#T2##SUB#
Barnes goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Snowstrinski is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (5) vs (2) Snowstrinski
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Snowstrinski trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Snowstrinski won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.
Snowstrinski wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Barnes seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Snowstrinski trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Snowstrinski drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Barnes manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Snowstrinski has Barnes in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (7) vs (2) Snowstrinski#T3#
Barnes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Snowstrinski manages to get to full guard.
Snowstrinski is trying to keep Barnes in close.
Barnes is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Barnes preventing the sweep. #T4#
Barnes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Barnes is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Snowstrinski is keeping the position for now.
Barnes is looking to advance position but Snowstrinski has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnes (7) vs (6) Snowstrinski
Barnes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Barnes wants to control but Snowstrinski is having none of it.
Barnes is looking to improve his position but Snowstrinski isn't that keen on the idea.#T5#
Barnes tries to hold on but Snowstrinski postures up.
Snowstrinski prevents Barnes from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Snowstrinski jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Barnes is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Barnes and Snowstrinski has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Barnes is looking to regain half guard here but Snowstrinski keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Snowstrinski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Barnes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Barnes manages to work his way to half guard, despite Snowstrinski's best efforts.
Snowstrinski trying to control the action but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnes is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at QUBE Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T6#
Barnes gets full guard.
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet.
Barnes wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Snowstrinski drops back, looking for a kneebar! Barnes looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Barnes looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Barnes! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnes (11) vs (6) Snowstrinski
Barnes tries to move to full mount but Snowstrinski actually manages to regain half guard.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but Snowstrinski defending well.
Barnes trying to control the action but Snowstrinski is working from the bottom.
Snowstrinski gets back to full guard.
#T7#
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes won't allow Snowstrinski to sweep him here.
Barnes is pushing down on Snowstrinski's leg trying to pass to half guard. Snowstrinski is fighting to maintain full guard but Barnes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Barnes is pressing down on Snowstrinski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Snowstrinski is holding on for now.
Barnes moves into full mount! Snowstrinski won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (14) vs (6) Snowstrinski
Barnes controlling the position easily from mount.
Barnes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Snowstrinski is looking to escape. #T8#
Barnes controlling the pace for now.
Snowstrinski is squirming around, avoiding Barnes's attempts to control the action.
Snowstrinski sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T9#
Snowstrinski makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Snowstrinski.#SUB2#
Snowstrinski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barnes slips nicely into half guard.
Barnes works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (17) vs (6) Snowstrinski
Barnes content just to control the position here. #T10##SUB#
Barnes goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Snowstrinski turns into him and now he's in Barnes's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (17) vs (8) Snowstrinski
Snowstrinski trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnes is pulling down on Snowstrinski's head. It's preventing any offense from Snowstrinski, at least for the moment.
Snowstrinski wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Barnes trying to control the position here. #T11##SUB2#
Snowstrinski is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Barnes is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Barnes has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (19) vs (8) Snowstrinski#SUB#
Barnes drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Snowstrinski dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (19) vs (10) Snowstrinski#SUB2#
Snowstrinski drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Barnes dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (21) vs (10) Snowstrinski#SUB2#
Snowstrinski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barnes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T12#
Barnes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (24) vs (10) Snowstrinski
Barnes is looking to take a break and control but Snowstrinski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barnes advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnes (26) vs (10) Snowstrinski
Barnes trying to control but Snowstrinski is having none of it.
Snowstrinski tries to hold on but Barnes pushes him away. #T13#
Barnes trying to control but Snowstrinski is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes controlling his opponent.
Barnes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Snowstrinski is looking to escape. #T14##SUB#
Barnes swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Snowstrinski is now in Barnes's guard. A big mistake from Barnes there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (26) vs (12) Snowstrinski
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Snowstrinski from controlling successfully.
Snowstrinski might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Barnes haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snowstrinski being controlled here momentarily.
Snowstrinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes takes the fight on points by 26 to 12. |
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Event:
SSG 106 Hlervu vs Shart
Date: Feb 12, 2023 |
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 17 wins and 9 losses; Jake Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Kent Dew!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dew changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Barnes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
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.
Dew dives in and grabs Barnes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Barnes pushes down on Dew's head and hops out.#TD2#
Dew closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Barnes (0) vs (4) Dew
Barnes tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Dew is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Barnes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Barnes is defending against the submission attempts here by Dew.
#SUB2#
Dew is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Barnes sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
Barnes is looking for a sweep. Dew is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barnes gets full guard.
Barnes trying to keep a closed guard but Dew is proving a slippery customer.
Dew stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes.
Dew passes Barnes's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Dew is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Barnes wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Dew is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Barnes defends it well.
Barnes is looking to control Dew's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barnes avoid being mounted?#T2##SUB2#
Dew is working for a kimura but Barnes is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Dew is working for a submission of some sort.
Dew is looking to advance position but Barnes won't allow it. #T3#
Barnes is looking to control Dew's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barnes avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Dew is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Barnes makes his way to full guard, as Dew worked for a kimura.
Dew is looking to advance position but Barnes has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnes (4) vs (4) Dew
Barnes takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Barnes is trying to control here but Dew has managed to regain half guard.
#T4#
Barnes is looking to take a break and control but Dew is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dew tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control.
Dew keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Dew is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily.
Barnes wants to free his trapped foot but Dew is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dew keeps working.
Barnes is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dew is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dew is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T5#
Barnes is looking to advance position but Dew won't allow it.
Dew is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Dew is defending well.
Dew is in trouble now - Barnes has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (7) vs (4) Dew
Barnes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dew tries to hold on but Barnes postures up.
Dew slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Barnes is keen to just control but Dew is a slippery customer.
Dew wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy.
#T6##SUB#
Dew is defending against the submission attempts here by Barnes.
Dew felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Barnes is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dew! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (10) vs (4) Dew
Dew tries to hold on but Barnes postures up.
Dew is trying to escape the mount.
Barnes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dew tries to reverse the position but Barnes maintains control.#T7#
Barnes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dew is looking to escape.
Dew can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Barnes looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Dew working to try and regain half guard.
Barnes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dew can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Barnes has hold of Dew's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Dew manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#T8#
Barnes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dew is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dew is squirming around, avoiding Barnes's attempts to control the action.
Dew tries to hold on but Barnes pushes him away.
Dew tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barnes sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dew is looking to get to half guard.#T9#
Barnes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dew is looking to escape.
Dew is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dew is squirming around, avoiding Barnes's attempts to control the action.
Dew tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T10##SUB#
Barnes has hold of Dew's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Dew manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Barnes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dew is looking to escape. #SUB#
Barnes has hold of Dew's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Dew manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Dew is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Barnes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dew is looking to escape.
Barnes takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T11##SUB#
Barnes is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Dew has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Dew! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (10) vs (6) Dew#SUB2#
Dew has gone for a leg lock! Barnes slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dew's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (12) vs (6) Dew#SUB2#
Dew looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barnes advances to half guard.
Barnes prevents Dew from improving his position.#T12##SUB#
Barnes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dew doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barnes.
Barnes frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (15) vs (6) Dew
Barnes controlling the position easily from mount.
Dew is trying desperately to improve position.#T13#
Dew is squirming around, avoiding Barnes's attempts to control the action.
Barnes controlling from mount.
Dew tries to lock up and control but Barnes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dew is looking to improve his position but Barnes isn't that keen on the idea.
Barnes avoids the attempt from Dew to control.
Barnes looking to control but Dew is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T14#
Dew is trying desperately to improve position.
Barnes tries to control but Dew wriggling away. #SUB#
Barnes is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Dew has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Barnes avoids the attempt from Dew to control.
Barnes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dew is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Barnes jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Dew is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Dew and Barnes has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes takes the fight on points by 15 to 6. |
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Event:
SSG 103 Drago vs Atkinson
Date: Feb 05, 2023 |
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 16 wins and 9 losses; Jake Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Sebastion Lynar!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Barnes has Lynar up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Lynar decides to pull guard.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Lynar is retaining full guard.
Barnes is stalling in the full guard.
Barnes looking to sit in guard and control but Lynar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (0) vs (2) Lynar
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lynar trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Barnes looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lynar passes into half guard.
Lynar not doing much here.
#T1#
Barnes tries to get to full guard but Lynar has control of the leg.
Barnes trying to control from the bottom.
Barnes is trying to get back to full guard.
Lynar looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Barnes wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lynar in particular looking to stall.
Barnes keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T2#
Lynar trying to mount his opponent but Barnes defends it. #SUB2#
Lynar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Barnes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Barnes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes is adopting a defensive guard.
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) Lynar#SUB2#
Lynar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barnes is aware though and is defending well.#T3##SUB2#
Lynar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barnes is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Lynar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Lynar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Lynar looking for a guillotine here but Barnes defends easily.
Lynar 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: Barnes (2) vs (4) Lynar
Barnes won't allow Lynar to pass to mount.
Barnes wants to get back to full guard.#T4##SUB2#
Lynar looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lynar is looking to take a break and control but Barnes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lynar wants to work for an arm triangle but Barnes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Barnes is trying to control but can't.
Barnes gets full guard.
Barnes trying to keep a closed guard but Lynar is proving a slippery customer.
Barnes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T5#
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Lynar from controlling successfully.
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lynar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet.
Barnes controlling the position.
Lynar wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.
Lynar wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Barnes is trying to control the position but Lynar postures up. #T6#
Lynar trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Barnes manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (4) vs (4) Lynar
Barnes wants to control from the top but Lynar keeps moving.
Lynar is pulling down on Barnes's head. It's preventing any offense from Barnes, at least for the moment.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Lynar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Lynar has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Barnes is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Lynar. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (7) vs (4) Lynar
Barnes advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnes (9) vs (4) Lynar#T7#
Lynar regains half guard.
Barnes is trying to control. Lynar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Barnes works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (12) vs (4) Lynar
Barnes avoids the attempt from Lynar to control.#T8#
Barnes takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Barnes avoids the attempt from Lynar to control.
Barnes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lynar wants to control but Barnes is having none of it.
Lynar sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T9#
Barnes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lynar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Barnes is just content to waste time from the top position. Lynar takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Lynar trying to keep a closed guard but Barnes is proving a slippery customer.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lynar swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Lynar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barnes defends well.#SUB2#
Lynar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T10#
Lynar keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Lynar keeps moving. #T11#
Barnes advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (15) vs (4) Lynar#SUB#
Barnes goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Lynar rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Barnes's guard! Nice work there by Lynar! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (15) vs (6) Lynar
Lynar looking to pass the guard.
Lynar preventing the sweep.
Barnes is working hard here to advance position.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Lynar from controlling successfully.
Barnes trying to keep a closed guard but Lynar is proving a slippery customer.
#T12#
Barnes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lynar sitting in guard here, content to control.
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet.
Lynar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Lynar from controlling successfully.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnes controlling the position.
Lynar trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom. #T13#
Barnes is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Barnes trying to keep a closed guard but Lynar is proving a slippery customer.
Barnes 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: Barnes (17) vs (6) Lynar
Lynar is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Lynar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily.
Well, if Barnes 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.
#SUB#
Barnes is working for a submission of some sort.
#T14#
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Lynar is defending well.
Barnes is trying to control. Lynar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lynar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lynar trying to control but Barnes postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes takes the fight on points by 17 to 6. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 99
Date: Jan 29, 2023 |
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 16 wins and 8 losses; Jake Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 5 losses; Richard Cheese!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Eddie Farnsworth and John Kavanagh.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Barnes closes the distance and pushes Cheese back into the cage.
Cheese is trying to drag Barnes to the mat but Barnes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Cheese ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Cheese no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Barnes is looking to pass into half guard but Cheese pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Cheese is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (0) vs (2) Cheese
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cheese showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Barnes trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet. #T1#
Cheese tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
Barnes 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: Barnes (2) vs (2) Cheese
Barnes is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Cheese reverses the position - he's now on top in Barnes's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (4) Cheese
Cheese postures up.
Barnes pulls Cheese in close to prevent any damage.
Barnes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cheese is one step ahead there.
Barnes seems keen to control Cheese's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes is trying to control the position but Cheese postures up.
Cheese stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes.
Barnes trying to keep a closed guard but Cheese is proving a slippery customer.
Barnes wants to sweep here but Cheese controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Cheese stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnes has control of Cheese's left arm, preventing Cheese from doing any damage.
Barnes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cheese's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (4) vs (4) Cheese
Cheese bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barnes's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (4) vs (6) Cheese
Barnes is trying to keep Cheese in close.
Barnes pulls Cheese in close to his closed guard and prevents Cheese from doing any damage or advancing position.#T4#
Cheese not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Barnes working a defensive guard here.
Cheese pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now.
Barnes wants to improve his position but instead Cheese has moved into half guard.
#T5#
Barnes is looking to get back to full guard here but Cheese has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (4) vs (9) Cheese
Barnes is trying to control Cheese's posture but Cheese avoids it.
Cheese is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Barnes is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cheese is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Barnes is looking for a sweep.#T6#
Cheese trying to control the position but Barnes is working away.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Barnes tries to bench press Cheese off him but Cheese keeps the position.
Cheese is staying tight to Barnes's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Barnes struggling a bit here.
Cheese trying to control the action but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnes is trying to get back to half guard.#T7#
Barnes is trying to control Cheese's posture but Cheese avoids it.
Barnes tries to buck Cheese off but Cheese is having none of it.
Cheese trying to control the action but Barnes is working from the bottom. #T8#
Barnes is looking to reverse the position.
Barnes manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Cheese not doing much here.
Cheese is thwarting Barnes's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T9#
Cheese slows the pace down in half guard.
Barnes is looking to improve his position.
Cheese perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T10#
Barnes controlling the position well.
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnes wants to sweep but Cheese has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (4) vs (12) Cheese
You can see the frustration on Barnes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T11#
A lull in the action here.
Barnes struggling a bit here.
Cheese takes a little break here. Barnes wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Barnes is looking for a sweep.#T12#
Barnes can't do much from the bottom here.
Cheese is looking to take a break and control but Barnes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barnes is being controlled here.
Barnes tries to improve position but can't.
Barnes is working hard here to advance position.
A lull in the action here as Cheese stalls from top position.#T13#
Barnes struggling a bit here.
Barnes is looking for a sweep.
Barnes manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (6) vs (12) Cheese
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Cheese is defending well.
Barnes trying to advance position but Cheese counters by regaining guard.
Cheese lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (6) vs (14) Cheese#T14#
Barnes controls Cheese momentarily but Cheese frees himself.
Barnes seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Cheese puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Well, if Cheese 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cheese wins on points by 14 to 6.
A victorious Richard Cheese thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 95
Date: Jan 22, 2023 |
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 15 wins and 8 losses; Jake Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Charles Eric Cheese!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Barnes takes the fight into the clinch.
Cheese has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Barnes after a bit of a struggle.
Cheese tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Barnes turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Barnes manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Barnes (4) vs (0) Cheese
Barnes wants to control for a moment but Cheese uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Barnes stalling. #SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheese is not content to let Barnes control the position.#T1##SUB#
Barnes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cheese has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cheese felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cheese keeps working.
Barnes passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (7) vs (0) Cheese
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes tries to move into full mount but can't pass Cheese's legs. #T2#
Barnes wants to control but Cheese is keeping him busy.
Barnes laying and praying for a moment but Cheese takes advantage and regains half guard. #SUB#
Barnes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Barnes looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T3#
Barnes is just content to waste time from the top position. Cheese takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cheese swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cheese trying to control the position here. #T4#
Barnes trying to control but Cheese is working from the bottom.
Barnes is looking to pass into half guard but Cheese pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Cheese is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (7) vs (2) Cheese
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet.
Barnes is working hard here to advance position.#T5#
Cheese showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Barnes pulls Cheese in close to his closed guard and prevents Cheese from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cheese slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T6#
Barnes is looking to sweep but instead, Cheese has passed into half guard.
Barnes is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at QUBE Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Barnes trying to control from the bottom.
Cheese prevents Barnes from improving his position.
Barnes trying to control from the bottom.
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cheese is pressing down on Barnes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Barnes is holding on for now.
Barnes trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (7) vs (5) Cheese
Cheese is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T7#
Barnes is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cheese controlling from mount.
Barnes is desperately trying to improve his position but Cheese has a good base and remains in mount.
Cheese looking to control but Barnes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Barnes is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T8#
Barnes gets back to half guard.
Barnes trying to hold on to Cheese's head to control him but Cheese postures up.
Barnes is looking for a sweep. Cheese is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barnes works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cheese stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes.
Barnes trying to keep a closed guard but Cheese is proving a slippery customer.
#T9#
Barnes 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: Barnes (9) vs (5) Cheese
Barnes keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Barnes uses his free foot to push down on Cheese's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Cheese. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (12) vs (5) Cheese#SUB#
Barnes is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Cheese has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Cheese! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (12) vs (7) Cheese#T10#
Cheese wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Barnes is controlling Cheese's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (14) vs (7) Cheese
Barnes stands and throws Cheese's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (17) vs (7) Cheese
Barnes has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Cheese! Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnes (19) vs (7) Cheese#T11#
Cheese is squirming around, avoiding Barnes's attempts to control the action.
Cheese tries to hold on but Barnes pushes him away.
Barnes looking to control and managing it successfully.
Barnes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cheese is looking to escape.
Cheese wants to hold on but Barnes pushes him away.#T12#
Barnes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Barnes wants to control the pace but Cheese is squirming around nicely.
Cheese is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#SUB#
Barnes is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Cheese has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Cheese! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (19) vs (9) Cheese
Barnes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T13#
Barnes is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cheese is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Barnes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cheese controls the pace.
Barnes is pulling down on Cheese's head. It's preventing any offense from Cheese, at least for the moment.
Barnes looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Cheese puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Barnes trying to hold on to Cheese's head to control him but Cheese postures up.
Cheese prevents Barnes from improving his position.#T14#
Barnes is trying to maintain the position but Cheese is very close to passing his half guard.
Barnes preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Barnes wants to improve his position but Cheese is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cheese is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes takes the fight on points by 19 to 9. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 93
Date: Jan 15, 2023 |
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 14 wins and 8 losses; Jake Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Tahboule Alawi!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Kavanagh and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Barnes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Alawi jumps guard and drags Barnes to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alawi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alawi working a defensive guard here.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Alawi controlling Barnes's posture.
Barnes stands and throws Alawi's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (3) vs (0) Alawi
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alawi is trying to control Barnes's posture but Barnes avoids it.
Barnes wants to control for a moment but Alawi uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T1#
Alawi is looking to improve his position.
Barnes is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Alawi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Barnes's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Barnes's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnes (3) vs (4) Alawi#SUB2#
Alawi is looking for a choke. Barnes gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Barnes manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (5) vs (4) Alawi
Alawi pulls Barnes in close to his closed guard and prevents Barnes from doing any damage or advancing position.
Alawi keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alawi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
Alawi is trying to hold Barnes in close to prevent damage but Barnes has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Barnes is working for a submission of some sort.
Alawi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barnes is working away from the top position though.
Alawi keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Alawi is trying to control but can't.
Alawi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Barnes haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Alawi is controlling Barnes's trapped leg to prevent Barnes from advancing to side control.#T3#
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Alawi is defending well.
Alawi is looking to control Barnes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Alawi avoid being mounted?
Alawi is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Barnes is staying active.
Alawi is pressing down on Barnes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alawi is keeping the position for now.
Barnes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Alawi controlling Barnes's posture.
Alawi keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Barnes advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (8) vs (4) Alawi#T4#
Alawi struggling a bit here.
Barnes trying to control the position but Alawi is working away.
Alawi tries to improve position but can't.
Alawi tries to control but Barnes manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Barnes (11) vs (4) Alawi
Alawi is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Barnes is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Barnes keeps control of the position as Alawi tries to break free.
Alawi trying to control the hands but Barnes won't let him. #T5#
Barnes trying to control momentarily.
Alawi is really stuck here.
Barnes is trying to stick to Alawi's back but Alawi 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 Alawi. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (11) vs (6) Alawi
Alawi wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.
Alawi stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes.
Barnes pulls Alawi in close to prevent any damage.
Barnes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alawi is stalling in the full guard. #T6#
Barnes controls Alawi momentarily but Alawi frees himself.
Alawi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes trying to control the position here.
Barnes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Alawi looking to pass the guard.
Alawi being controlled here momentarily. #T7#
Alawi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alawi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Alawi stands and throws Barnes's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (11) vs (9) Alawi#SUB2#
Alawi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Barnes, who protects the arm well.
Barnes is looking to regain half guard here but Alawi keeps moving and retains side control.
Barnes is not content to let Alawi control the position.
Barnes sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T8#
Alawi prevents Barnes from improving his position.
Alawi is just content to waste time from the top position. Barnes takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Barnes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alawi manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (13) vs (9) Alawi
Barnes slips nicely into half guard.
Alawi trying to control here.
Alawi gets back to full guard.
Alawi is pulling down on Barnes's head to control his posture. #T9##SUB2#
Alawi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alawi is keeping the position for now.
Alawi looking for a sweep. Not yet Alawi, not yet.
Alawi managing to control the position.
Alawi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (13) vs (11) Alawi
Alawi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now. #T10#
Alawi trying to move into half guard but instead Barnes has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (15) vs (11) Alawi
Alawi is trying to control the position but Barnes postures up.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Alawi keeps moving.
Barnes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Alawi keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes stands and throws Alawi's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (18) vs (11) Alawi
Barnes has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Alawi! Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnes (20) vs (11) Alawi
Barnes avoids the attempt from Alawi to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T11##SUB#
Barnes is working for a guillotine from mount but Alawi frees his head quite easily.
Barnes wants to control the pace but Alawi is squirming around nicely.
Alawi tries to hold on but Barnes postures up.
Barnes wants to control the pace but Alawi is squirming around nicely.
Alawi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Barnes controlling his opponent.
Alawi tries to lock up and control but Barnes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T12#
Barnes trying to control but Alawi is having none of it.
Barnes controlling from the full mount.
Alawi tries to hold on but Barnes postures up.
Barnes controlling the position easily from mount.
Alawi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Alawi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T13#
Barnes wants to control the pace but Alawi is squirming around nicely.
Alawi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Alawi is trying desperately to improve position.
Barnes avoids the attempt from Alawi to control.
Barnes looking to control but Alawi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Alawi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T14#
Alawi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Barnes looking to control but Alawi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Barnes looking to control and managing it successfully.
Alawi tries to hold on but Barnes pushes him away.
Alawi working to try and regain half guard.
Alawi tries to lock up and control but Barnes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes looking to control but Alawi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Alawi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barnes wants to control the pace but Alawi is squirming around nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes takes the fight on points by 20 to 11. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 91
Date: Jan 08, 2023 |
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 8 losses; Jake Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 13 losses; William Smyth!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Anthony Taglia and Lou da Vinci.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Barnes pushes Smyth up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Smyth pulls guard successfully.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smyth wants to sweep here but Barnes controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Barnes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smyth has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barnes has managed to get both his arms back between Smyth's legs - danger averted.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Smyth is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smyth keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smyth swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Barnes slips nicely into half guard.
Barnes stalling away here and it's allowed Smyth to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Barnes passes Smyth's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Barnes is trying to control. Smyth wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Barnes passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Smyth! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (3) vs (0) Smyth
Barnes is stalling here but it's allowed Smyth to get half guard.
#T2#
Barnes is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Smyth reverses the position - he's now on top in Barnes's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (3) vs (2) Smyth
Barnes is trying to control the position but Smyth postures up. #SUB2#
Smyth has gone for a leg lock! Barnes slips out almost immediately though and dives into Smyth's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (5) vs (2) Smyth
Barnes is looking to advance position but Smyth has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnes (5) vs (6) Smyth
Barnes is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Smyth swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Barnes is now in Smyth's guard. A big mistake from Smyth there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (7) vs (6) Smyth#T3#
Barnes passes into half guard. #SUB#
Barnes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smyth doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barnes.
Barnes takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Barnes prevents Smyth from improving his position.
Smyth is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Barnes's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Barnes's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnes (7) vs (10) Smyth#T4#
Barnes trying to control the hands but Smyth breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Smyth has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Our spies down at at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} inform us that Smyth has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Barnes tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Barnes wants to hold on but Smyth pushes him away.
Smyth looking to control but Barnes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Smyth with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Barnes is desperately trying to improve his position but Smyth has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Smyth jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Barnes manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Barnes manages to work his way to half guard, despite Smyth's best efforts.#T5#
Barnes holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2#
Smyth is looking for a kimura but Barnes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Smyth to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Smyth seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smyth prevents Barnes from improving his position.
Smyth is keen to just control but Barnes is a slippery customer.#T6#
Smyth working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Barnes's thigh. Barnes counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Smyth won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Smyth from controlling successfully.
Smyth looking to sit in guard and control but Barnes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (9) vs (10) Smyth#SUB2#
Smyth working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barnes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barnes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smyth not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T7##SUB2#
Smyth is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Smyth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes looking to sit in guard and control but Smyth gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (9) vs (12) Smyth
Barnes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
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 (11) vs (12) Smyth
Barnes forces his way into half guard.
Barnes wants to free his trapped foot but Smyth is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T8##SUB2#
Smyth looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Smyth looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smyth is in trouble now - Barnes has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (14) vs (12) Smyth
Smyth tries to reverse the position but Barnes maintains control.#T9#
Barnes takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Barnes trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Barnes is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Smyth has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Smyth! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (14) vs (14) Smyth
Barnes trying to keep a closed guard but Smyth is proving a slippery customer.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smyth wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving. #T10#
Smyth preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Smyth has gone for a leg lock! Barnes slips out almost immediately though and dives into Smyth's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (16) vs (14) Smyth
Barnes is looking to pass into half guard but Smyth pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Smyth is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (16) vs (16) Smyth#SUB2#
Smyth is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Barnes is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Barnes has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (18) vs (16) Smyth
Barnes trying to control but Smyth is working from the bottom. #T11#
Smyth controlling the position.#SUB2#
Smyth escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barnes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Barnes looking to sit in guard and control but Smyth gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (18) vs (18) Smyth
Barnes is trying to control the position but Smyth postures up.
Smyth trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Smyth is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Barnes is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Barnes has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (20) vs (18) Smyth
Barnes pushing down on Smyth's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T12#
Barnes frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (23) vs (18) Smyth
Smyth is squirming around, avoiding Barnes's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Barnes goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Smyth turns into him and now he's in Barnes's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (23) vs (20) Smyth
Barnes wants to sweep here but Smyth controlling him for the moment. #T13#
Smyth trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnes is pulling down on Smyth's head. It's preventing any offense from Smyth, at least for the moment.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Smyth from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Smyth has gone for a leg lock! Barnes slips out almost immediately though and dives into Smyth's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (25) vs (20) Smyth
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Smyth is retaining full guard. #T14#
Barnes advances to half guard.
Barnes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Smyth knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smyth keeps working. #SUB2#
Smyth is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily.
Barnes is looking to pass Smyth's guard but actually Smyth recovers to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes trying to control but Smyth is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes takes the fight on points by 25 to 20. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 89
Date: Jan 01, 2023 |
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 12 wins and 8 losses; Jake Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 7 losses; Gordon Plant!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Plant tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Barnes defends well and Plant ends up having to push Barnes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
Plant rushes Barnes and presses him up against the cage.
Plant is trying to drag Barnes to the mat but Barnes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Plant prevents a takedown attempt there.
Barnes stops a takedown attempt from Plant.
Jake Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gordon Plant.
Barnes goes for a takedown attempt but Plant pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Plant clinches up against the cage.
Plant is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Barnes is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plant is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Plant is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Plant has Barnes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Barnes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Plant wants a takedown but no success here.
Plant prevents a takedown attempt there.
Plant gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Barnes.
#T1#
Barnes tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Barnes turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Barnes (4) vs (0) Plant
Barnes tries to advance to mount but Plant denies him.
Plant tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Barnes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Plant is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Plant has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
Barnes wants to control but Plant is keeping him busy.
Plant is trying to get back to half guard.
Barnes trying to control the action but Plant is working from the bottom.
Plant is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Plant is trying to get back to full guard.
Plant controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Plant wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
#T3#
Plant is trying to control but can't.
Barnes not doing much here.
Barnes trying to control the action but Plant is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Plant is defending against the submission attempts here by Barnes.
Plant has his hands clasped together around Barnes's back. He's all about the action.
Plant wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
#T4#
Barnes is looking to advance position but Plant won't allow it.
Plant is trying to maintain the position but Barnes is very close to passing his half guard.
Plant might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Barnes haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Plant moves into full guard.
Plant seems keen to control Barnes's posture.
Barnes pushes down on Plant's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T5#
Barnes trying to control from half guard but Plant is working away. #SUB#
Barnes seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Plant is defending against the submission attempts here by Barnes.
Plant gets full guard.#SUB2#
Barnes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Plant wants to sweep here but Barnes controlling him for the moment. #T6#
Plant managing to control the position.
Barnes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Barnes sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Plant wants to sweep but Barnes has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (7) vs (0) Plant
Plant wants to control but Barnes postures up.
Barnes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T7#
Plant tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Barnes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Barnes tries to move into full mount but can't pass Plant's legs.
Plant tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Barnes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Plant keeps working.
Barnes advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnes (9) vs (0) Plant
Barnes trying to control but Plant is having none of it.
Plant is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T8#
Plant wants to hold on but Barnes pushes him away.
Barnes takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Plant is trying desperately to improve position.
Plant gets back to half guard.
Plant tries to get to full guard but Barnes has control of the leg. #SUB#
Plant is defending against the submission attempts here by Barnes.
#T9#
Barnes is keen to just control but Plant is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura but Plant is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barnes to get the leverage.
Plant keeping hold of Barnes's head, controlling as best he can.
Barnes works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (12) vs (0) Plant
Barnes looking to control but Plant is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T10#
Plant keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Barnes sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Barnes goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Plant turns into him and now he's in Barnes's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (12) vs (2) Plant
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Plant from controlling successfully.
Barnes is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Plant wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.#T11#
Plant wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Plant stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes.
Barnes is working hard here to advance position.
Plant trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Plant controls the pace.
Barnes wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Plant not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T12#
Plant trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes wants to control but Plant passes easily into half guard.
Barnes wants to get back to full guard.
Barnes trying to control from the bottom.
Barnes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Barnes seems keen to control Plant's posture.#T13#
Barnes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Plant's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (14) vs (2) Plant
Plant keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Plant looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barnes is one step ahead there.
Plant keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Plant not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T14#
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Plant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Plant is keeping the position.
Plant wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Barnes stopping the sweep attempt from Plant.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Plant keeps moving.
Plant is pulling down on Barnes's head to control his posture.
Plant looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (17) vs (2) Plant
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes takes the fight on points by 17 to 2. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 86
Date: Dec 18, 2022 |
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 11 wins and 8 losses; Jake Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Abel Hug!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Hug moves into the clinch.
Hug is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Barnes gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Barnes turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Barnes (4) vs (0) Hug
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes is looking to take a break and control but Hug is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hug is looking to reverse the position.
Hug keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Barnes tries for a kimura but Hug is defending well. #SUB#
Barnes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Barnes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hug keeps working. #T1#
A bit of a lull in the action here.#SUB#
Barnes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hug is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Barnes trying to control the action but Hug is working from the bottom. #T2#
Barnes has knee on belly momentarily but Hug bucks him off and regains half guard.
Barnes is trying to control the action in half guard but Hug is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hug controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Barnes trying to mount his opponent but Hug defends it. #T3#
Hug wants to get back to full guard.
Barnes trying to advance position but Hug counters by regaining guard.
Hug keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Hug seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T4#
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Hug is keeping the position.
Hug pulls Barnes in to control the position.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Hug keeps moving.
Hug can't keep his opponent in guard - Barnes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T5#
Barnes is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hug! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (7) vs (0) Hug
Hug is squirming around, avoiding Barnes's attempts to control the action. #T6#
Hug sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Barnes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hug does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hug won't allow Barnes to pass to mount.
Hug trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (10) vs (0) Hug#SUB#
Barnes swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Hug is now in Barnes's guard. A big mistake from Barnes there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (10) vs (2) Hug
Hug sitting in guard here, content to control.
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hug is one step ahead there. #T7#
Hug content to stall in guard here.
Barnes wants to hit a sweep here but Hug passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Barnes there! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (10) vs (5) Hug
Hug avoids the attempt from Barnes to control.#T8#
Hug sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Barnes can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hug controlling the pace for now.
Barnes is looking to get to half guard.#T9#
Barnes is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hug content just to control the position here.
Barnes is wriggling around trying to escape.
Barnes is trying to reverse the position but instead Hug has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Barnes (10) vs (8) Hug
Barnes trying to control but not successfully.
Barnes tries to break free.
Barnes turns into Hug and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (12) vs (8) Hug#T10#
Barnes passes into half guard.
Barnes is looking to advance position but Hug won't allow it.
Hug felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura here.
Hug is controlling Barnes's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Hug wants to get back to full guard.#T11#
Hug regains full guard. Nicely done.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hug pulls Barnes in close to his closed guard and prevents Barnes from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hug manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barnes manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (12) vs (10) Hug
Barnes is trying to keep Hug in close.
Hug controlling from the top position. #T12#
Barnes is trying to keep Hug in close.
Hug is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Barnes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T13#
Hug looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barnes working a defensive guard here.
Hug not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T14#
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barnes is trying to control the position but Hug postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Barnes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Barnes working a defensive guard but Hug passes into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes takes the fight on points by 12 to 10. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 78
Date: Dec 11, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Sebastion Lynar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 8 losses; Jake Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jonathan Paton and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Barnes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lynar swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
Lynar closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lynar (2) vs (0) Barnes#SUB#
Lynar is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lynar is taking a breather. Barnes says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Barnes wants to control but Lynar is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Lynar is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lynar is looking for a kimura but Barnes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lynar to get the leverage.
Barnes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1#
Lynar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now.
Barnes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barnes pulls Lynar in close to his closed guard and prevents Lynar from doing any damage or advancing position.
Barnes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lynar (2) vs (2) Barnes
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lynar is pulling down on Barnes's head to control his posture.
Lynar keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass. #SUB#
Lynar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barnes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Lynar keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lynar working for a triangle but Barnes defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lynar is trying to control the position but Barnes postures up.
Barnes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Lynar is keeping the position.#T3#
Lynar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barnes is one step ahead there.
Lynar wants to improve his position but instead Barnes has moved into half guard.
Lynar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lynar wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy.
Barnes wants to control but Lynar is keeping him busy. #T4#
Lynar is in trouble now - Barnes has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lynar (2) vs (5) Barnes
Lynar wants to control but Barnes is having none of it.#SUB2#
Barnes is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Lynar is surviving well by controlling Barnes's body position as best he can.
Lynar is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Barnes prevents Lynar from getting the reversal.
Lynar is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Barnes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Barnes jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Lynar is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Lynar and Barnes has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Barnes advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lynar (2) vs (7) Barnes#T5#
Barnes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Barnes looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Barnes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lynar is looking to escape.
Lynar regains half guard.
Barnes trying to mount his opponent but Lynar defends it. #T6#
Lynar is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Barnes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lynar slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Lynar keeps moving.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7#
Lynar working a defensive guard here.
Barnes pushing down on Lynar's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Barnes is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Barnes wants to pass to mount but Lynar is defending the position.
Lynar slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Barnes postures up.
Barnes passes Lynar's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T8#
Lynar is staying active underneath Barnes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Barnes passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lynar (2) vs (10) Barnes
Barnes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lynar is looking to escape.
Lynar sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Lynar wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lynar is refusing to be controlled, as Barnes sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Barnes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lynar is just riding it out for now. Barnes eventually gives up the hold.
Barnes is keen to just control but Lynar is a slippery customer.#T9#
Lynar trying to control but Barnes postures up.
Lynar wants to get back to full guard.
Barnes moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lynar (2) vs (13) Barnes
Barnes trying to control the position but Lynar is working away.
The referee asks Barnes politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Barnes prefers to stall for the moment though.#T10#
Lynar is looking to reverse the position.
Lynar prevents Barnes from improving position.
Lynar wants to control but Barnes postures up.
Lynar tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Barnes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lynar is trying to control Barnes's posture but Barnes avoids it.
Lynar prevents Barnes from moving into mount.
Lynar tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Barnes is trying to get an arm triangle but Lynar is defending well. #T11#
Barnes laying and praying for a moment but Lynar takes advantage and regains half guard.
Barnes is trying to control the action in half guard but Lynar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Barnes prevents Lynar from improving his position.
Barnes passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lynar (2) vs (16) Barnes
Barnes tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lynar's legs. #T12#
Lynar is looking for a sweep.
Lynar stops Barnes from passing to mount.
Lynar is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Barnes's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Lynar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barnes is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lynar won't allow Barnes to pass to mount. #T13#
Lynar is looking for a sweep. Barnes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Lynar actively working from the bottom here.
Barnes trying to control the action but Lynar is working from the bottom.
Lynar is looking to control Barnes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lynar avoid being mounted?
Barnes tries to pass to full mount but Lynar defends it. #SUB#
Lynar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lynar is staying active underneath Barnes, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T14#
Lynar tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control.
Lynar works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Lynar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Barnes trying to move into half guard but instead Lynar has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lynar (4) vs (16) Barnes
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lynar trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Lynar drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lynar jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Barnes controlling Lynar's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes wins on points by 16 to 4. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 75
Date: Dec 04, 2022 |
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 10 wins and 7 losses; Jake Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Richard Cheese!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Barnes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cheese tries to counter by closing the distance.
Barnes tries to close the distance and clinch but Cheese swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barnes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barnes wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barnes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes shoots in but no luck this time.
Barnes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cheese wants to counter with a clinch but Barnes pushes him away.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Barnes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cheese steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Barnes.
Cheese swats away the attempt to clinch by Barnes.#CL#
Barnes clinches up with Cheese and pushes him back against the cage.
Cheese has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Barnes after a bit of a struggle.
Barnes tries for a takedown but Cheese manages to get underhooks.
#TD2#
Cheese pulls guard effortlessly.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cheese swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnes passes into half guard.
Cheese is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2##SUB#
Barnes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cheese doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barnes.
Cheese is looking to get back to full guard here but Barnes has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (3) vs (0) Cheese
Cheese is not content to let Barnes control the position. #SUB#
Barnes goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Cheese has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Barnes but great work by Cheese. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnes (3) vs (4) Cheese#T3#
Cheese controls the position from side control.
Barnes is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes is trying to control Cheese's posture but Cheese avoids it.
Barnes tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
Barnes is working hard here to advance position.
Barnes wants to control but Cheese postures up.
Barnes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T5#
Barnes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cheese working away.
Barnes is looking for a sweep.
Barnes struggling a bit here.
Barnes is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Barnes is trying to escape the position but Cheese is controlling the position. #T6#
Barnes tries to improve position but can't.
Cheese is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Barnes is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Barnes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Barnes is trying to improve his position.#T7#
Barnes manages to get back to half guard.
Barnes is looking to improve his position.
Barnes is trying to control but can't.
Barnes tries to roll over but Cheese keeps him under control.
Cheese not doing much here.
Barnes is looking to improve his position.
#T8#
Cheese looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Barnes gets back to full guard.
Cheese is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cheese looking to pass the guard. #T9#
Cheese is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnes has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Cheese has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (3) vs (7) Cheese
Cheese is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Barnes will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T10#
Barnes is looking to reverse the position.
Barnes struggling a bit here.
Barnes is looking to regain half guard here but Cheese keeps moving and retains side control. #T11#
Barnes regains half guard.
Barnes is looking to improve his position.
Barnes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cheese is working away from the top position though.
Barnes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Barnes trying to keep a closed guard but Cheese is proving a slippery customer.
#T12#
Barnes is really struggling to control Cheese but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Cheese is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Barnes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cheese engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Barnes is pulling down on Cheese's head. It's preventing any offense from Cheese, at least for the moment.#T13#
Barnes has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Barnes working a defensive guard but Cheese passes into half guard.
Barnes trying to control here.
Barnes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cheese controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T14#
Barnes working a defensive guard here.
Cheese slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Barnes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cheese's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (5) vs (7) Cheese
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cheese keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cheese wins on points by 7 to 5.
Our winner, Richard Cheese, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 70
Date: Nov 20, 2022 |
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 10 wins and 6 losses; Jake Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 10 losses; Volodymyr Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kersikov shoots in but no luck this time.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kersikov or perhaps it was just good defense by Barnes, which made it look bad.
Barnes half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kersikov misses with a takedown attempt - Barnes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jake Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Volodymyr Kersikov.#CL#
Barnes has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Kersikov has hold of one of Barnes's legs. Barnes is fighting the takedown attempt but Kersikov gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (0) vs (2) Kersikov
Kersikov sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Barnes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Kersikov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Barnes working a defensive guard here.
Kersikov advances to half guard.
Barnes is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Mentor Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Kersikov controlling the pace. #T2##SUB#
Barnes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Barnes gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Barnes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kersikov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Barnes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes looking to control.
Kersikov won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.
Barnes is trying to hold Kersikov in close to prevent damage but Kersikov has managed to pass into half guard.
Barnes trying to control from the bottom.
Kersikov works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (0) vs (5) Kersikov
Barnes gets back to half guard.
Barnes wants to sweep but Kersikov has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (0) vs (8) Kersikov#T4#
Barnes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barnes is being controlled here.
Barnes is looking for a sweep.
Kersikov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Barnes! Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnes (0) vs (10) Kersikov
Barnes gets back to half guard.
Kersikov prevents Barnes from improving his position.
Barnes is trying to control but can't.
#T5#
Barnes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kersikov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kersikov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnes (4) vs (10) Kersikov#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Barnes is looking for a choke. Kersikov gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Kersikov manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (4) vs (12) Kersikov
Barnes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Barnes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kersikov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T6#
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barnes has control of Kersikov's left arm, preventing Kersikov from doing any damage.
Barnes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (6) vs (12) Kersikov
Kersikov seems keen to control Barnes's posture.
Barnes looking to pass the guard. #T7#
Barnes wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Kersikov wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
Barnes is working hard here to advance position.
Kersikov trying to keep a closed guard but Barnes is proving a slippery customer.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving. #T8#
Our spies down at at KFA inform us that Kersikov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kersikov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (6) vs (14) Kersikov
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes controls Kersikov momentarily but Kersikov frees himself.
Barnes is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kersikov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T9#
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnes has his hands on Kersikov's head, controlling the position.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment. #T10#
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barnes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Barnes is trying to keep Kersikov in close.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barnes wants to control the position but Kersikov says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Barnes is positioning himself well to prevent Kersikov advancing to mount. #T11#
Kersikov is taking a breather. Barnes says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Barnes keeping hold of Kersikov's head, controlling as best he can.
Barnes wants to get back to full guard but Kersikov has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (6) vs (17) Kersikov
Kersikov wants to control the pace but Barnes is squirming around nicely.
Barnes regains half guard.#T12#
Barnes is trying to get back to full guard.
Barnes is looking to get back to full guard here but Kersikov has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (6) vs (20) Kersikov
Barnes tries to bench press Kersikov off him but Kersikov keeps the position.
Barnes is letting Kersikov control him for a moment. #T13#
Barnes sneaks back into half guard.
Barnes has his hands clasped together around Kersikov's back. He's all about the action.#SUB#
Barnes actively working from the bottom here.#T14#
Barnes is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barnes is trying to control but can't.
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kersikov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Barnes tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 20 to 6.
Volodymyr Kersikov thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 65
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
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 0 wins and 1 losses; Diego Hageman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Jake Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Barnes moves into range and clinches up with Hageman.
Barnes is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Barnes has Hageman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hageman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Barnes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hageman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Diego Hageman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Barnes.#CL2#
Barnes clinches up with Hageman and pushes him back against the cage.
Hageman is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hageman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Barnes gets the underhooks and prevents it.
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.
Hageman has Barnes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Barnes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hageman is working for takedown but Barnes is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Hageman works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hageman (2) vs (0) Barnes
Barnes working a defensive guard here.
Barnes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hageman manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (2) vs (2) Barnes#T1##SUB#
Hageman working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Barnes has passed into half guard!
#SUB2#
Barnes seems to be looking for submissions.
Hageman is not content to let Barnes control the position.
Hageman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Barnes wants to pass to mount but Hageman is defending the position.
Barnes is trying to control. Hageman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Barnes seems to be looking for submissions.
Hageman is looking for a sweep. Barnes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hageman wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Barnes wants to work for an arm triangle but Hageman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hageman won't allow Barnes to pass to mount. #T3#
Barnes trying to control from half guard but Hageman is working away.
Barnes is looking to advance position but Hageman won't allow it.
Hageman is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Barnes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hageman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barnes.
Hageman is controlling Barnes's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T4#
Hageman wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
#SUB#
Hageman actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but Hageman defending well.
Hageman wants to sweep but Barnes has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hageman (2) vs (5) Barnes#T5#
Hageman tries to improve position but can't.
Barnes trying to control the position but Hageman is working away. #SUB2#
Barnes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hageman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hageman tries to bench press Barnes off him but Barnes keeps the position. #SUB2#
Barnes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hageman, who protects the arm well.
Barnes is looking to take a break and control but Hageman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T6#
Barnes is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hageman will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hageman keeps working.
Barnes tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hageman's legs. #T7#
Barnes trying to control the action but Hageman is working from the bottom.
Barnes passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hageman! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hageman (2) vs (7) Barnes
Hageman is squirming around, avoiding Barnes's attempts to control the action.
Barnes controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2#
Barnes goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Hageman is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (4) vs (7) Barnes#T8##SUB2#
Barnes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hageman defends it easily.#SUB2#
Barnes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Hageman drops back, looking for a kneebar! Barnes looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Barnes looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Barnes! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hageman (4) vs (11) Barnes
Barnes tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hageman's legs. #T9#
Hageman tries to bench press Barnes off him but Barnes keeps the position.
Barnes looking to control but instead Hageman has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Barnes trying to control from half guard but Hageman is working away.
Barnes passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hageman (4) vs (14) Barnes
Hageman reaches up and holds on to Barnes to control the position.#T10#
Barnes tries to control but Hageman wriggling away.
Hageman is looking to improve his position but Barnes isn't that keen on the idea.
Barnes wants to control the pace but Hageman is squirming around nicely.
Barnes controlling from the full mount. #T11#
Barnes looking to control but Hageman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hageman sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Barnes not doing much here.
Hageman is not content to let Barnes control the position.#T12#
Hageman is looking to control Barnes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hageman avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but Hageman defending well.
Barnes wants to control but Hageman is keeping him busy.
Barnes is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Hageman reverses the position - he's now on top in Barnes's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (6) vs (14) Barnes
Barnes is trying to control the position but Hageman postures up. #T13#
Hageman won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.
Hageman looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Hageman is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Barnes is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Barnes has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (6) vs (16) Barnes
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hageman is keeping the position for now.
Barnes is still trying to improve position.#T14#
Barnes trying to control but Hageman is working from the bottom.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hageman is keeping the position for now.
Hageman keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes trying to move into half guard but instead Hageman has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (8) vs (16) Barnes
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hageman trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes wins on points by 16 to 8. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 60
Date: Nov 06, 2022 |
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 14 wins and 24 losses; Edwin Lucan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Jake Barnes!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Russell Pearce and Jorge Garcia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Lucan moves into the clinch successfully.
Barnes has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lucan after a bit of a struggle.
Lucan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Barnes after a bit of a struggle.
Lucan is working for takedown but Barnes is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Lucan is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Barnes can't fight it off and eventually Lucan manages to take the fight to the floor. Barnes looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lucan (2) vs (0) Barnes#SUB2#
Barnes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes keeping full guard, as Lucan tries to pass.
Barnes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lucan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucan (2) vs (2) Barnes
Lucan trying to control the position here.
Lucan seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Barnes passes into half guard.
Barnes trying to control the action but Lucan is working from the bottom.
Lucan wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Lucan is defending against the submission attempts here by Barnes.
Barnes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lucan keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB2#
Barnes is working for a kimura but Lucan is defending it quite comfortably.
#T2#
Lucan keeping hold of Barnes's head, controlling as best he can.
Lucan wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy.
Lucan tries to get to full guard but Barnes has control of the leg.
Lucan is working hard here to advance position.
Barnes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lucan gets back to full guard.
#T3#
Lucan is pulling down on Barnes's head to control his posture.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Lucan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Lucan is pulling down on Barnes's head. It's preventing any offense from Barnes, at least for the moment.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Lucan is keeping the position.
Lucan is pulling down on Barnes's head to control his posture.
Barnes forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Lucan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Lucan wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy.
Barnes trying to mount his opponent but Lucan defends it.
Lucan trying to control here.
Lucan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Barnes's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Barnes's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lucan (6) vs (2) Barnes#SUB#
Lucan is looking for the choke from the back position but Barnes is controlling his hands well.
Barnes tries to break free.
#SUB#
Lucan has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Barnes has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Lucan looking for the choke but no joy.
Barnes breaks Lucan's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucan (6) vs (4) Barnes#T5#
Barnes is pushing down on Lucan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lucan is fighting to maintain full guard but Barnes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lucan tries to get to full guard but Barnes has control of the leg.
Lucan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lucan keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Lucan working for a triangle but Barnes defends it easily.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Lucan is keeping the position.
Barnes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T6#
Barnes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lucan's guard.
Lucan wants to get back to full guard.
Barnes is trying to control. Lucan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lucan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Barnes looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Lucan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barnes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Lucan is tightening it up a little... Barnes has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Barnes reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Barnes taps out! Nice BJJ there by Lucan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Edwin Lucan!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Edwin Lucan made sure he mentioned Fantasy Threads, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 59
Date: Oct 30, 2022 |
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 9 wins and 4 losses; Jake Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 1 losses; Abu Schaubi!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Schaubi gets a clinch.
Schaubi is trying to pull guard but Barnes turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Schaubi successfully pulls guard.
Barnes advances to half guard. #SUB#
Barnes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Schaubi is just riding it out for now. Barnes eventually gives up the hold.
Schaubi is trying to maintain the position but Barnes is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schaubi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Schaubi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barnes is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Barnes trying to control from Schaubi's half guard. Schaubi has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Schaubi is keeping the position.
Schaubi pulls Barnes in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Schaubi has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Barnes should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Schaubi has tightened it up now! Barnes should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Abu Schaubi!
Abu Schaubi took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'G-g-g-g-gadOOSHED him through a glass door, b'. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 53
Date: Oct 23, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Cyrus Ozymandias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Jake Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Barnes forces Ozymandias back against the cage and clinches.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Barnes has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD2#
Barnes has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Ozymandias regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ozymandias (0) vs (2) Barnes
Ozymandias controlling Barnes's posture.
Ozymandias keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Ozymandias trying to control the position here.
Ozymandias wants to sweep here but Barnes controlling him for the moment.
Ozymandias pulls Barnes in close to his closed guard and prevents Barnes from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes is pushing down on Ozymandias's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ozymandias is fighting to maintain full guard but Barnes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ozymandias tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control.#T1#
Barnes wants to control but Ozymandias is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Barnes is looking for a kimura here.
Barnes is keen to just control but Ozymandias is a slippery customer.
Ozymandias is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Ozymandias is defending well.
Ozymandias holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Barnes prevents Ozymandias from improving his position.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Ozymandias is defending well. #T2#
Ozymandias is looking for a sweep. Barnes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barnes is keen to just control but Ozymandias is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Barnes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ozymandias has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ozymandias is controlling Barnes's trapped leg to prevent Barnes from advancing to side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#SUB2#
Barnes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ozymandias wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Ozymandias is holding on to half guard well.
Barnes is pressing down on Ozymandias's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ozymandias is holding on for now.
Ozymandias desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB2#
Barnes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Barnes is looking for a kimura here.
#T4#
Barnes prevents Ozymandias from improving his position.
Barnes wants to pass to mount but Ozymandias is defending the position.
Ozymandias tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes is trying to control the action in half guard but Ozymandias is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Barnes seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Barnes works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ozymandias (0) vs (5) Barnes#T5#
Ozymandias regains half guard.
Ozymandias is looking for a sweep. Barnes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ozymandias moves into full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Ozymandias'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 wants to pass the guard but Ozymandias is keeping the position.
Ozymandias pulls Barnes in close to prevent any damage.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Ozymandias is retaining full guard.
Ozymandias has Barnes pulled in close to control his posture.
Barnes is looking to advance position but Ozymandias has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ozymandias (4) vs (5) Barnes#T6#
Ozymandias takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Barnes tries to hold on but Ozymandias postures up.
Ozymandias with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Ozymandias controlling from mount.
Barnes working to try and regain half guard.
Ozymandias takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Barnes is trying to escape the mount but Ozymandias keeps good control and instead manages to take Barnes's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ozymandias (7) vs (5) Barnes#SUB#
Ozymandias is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T7#
Barnes is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Barnes trying to control but not successfully.
Ozymandias has the hooks in. Barnes is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ozymandias controlling the positon.#T8#
Barnes just trying to survive but Ozymandias is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Ozymandias is riding his opponent, not letting Barnes buck him off.
Barnes just trying to survive but Ozymandias is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
I would not like to be Barnes right now.
Barnes trying to control the action but Ozymandias just sinks the hooks in.
Ozymandias controls the action.#T9#
Barnes tries to roll but Ozymandias sticks to his back.
Ozymandias slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Barnes tries to escape but Ozymandias has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
What can Barnes do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T10#
Barnes rolls, trying to escape but Ozymandias keeps control of the position.
Ozymandias just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
I really don't envy Barnes right now.
Barnes tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Ozymandias controlling from the full mount.
Barnes is desperately trying to improve his position but Ozymandias has a good base and remains in mount.
Ozymandias tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T11#
Barnes is looking to improve his position but Ozymandias isn't that keen on the idea.
Ozymandias controlling from mount.
Barnes bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ozymandias (7) vs (7) Barnes
Barnes preventing the sweep.
Ozymandias controlling the position.
Barnes pushing down on Ozymandias's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ozymandias is looking to improve his position.
Ozymandias is trying to maintain the position but Barnes is very close to passing his half guard.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ozymandias keeps working. #T12#
Ozymandias wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Barnes content to control rather than advance.
Ozymandias has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barnes is working away from the top position though.
Ozymandias is trying to get back to full guard.
Ozymandias is positioning himself well to prevent Barnes advancing to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ozymandias manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ozymandias trying to control the position here.
Ozymandias keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass. #T13#
Ozymandias controlling Barnes's posture.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ozymandias looking for a sweep. Not yet Ozymandias, not yet.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Ozymandias keeps moving.
Ozymandias pulls Barnes in close to prevent any damage.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Ozymandias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ozymandias has Barnes pulled in close to control his posture.
Barnes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T14#
Ozymandias wants to sweep here but Barnes controlling him for the moment.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Ozymandias keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ozymandias is keeping the position for now.
Ozymandias pulls Barnes in close to prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Barnes gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Barnes wins on points by 8 to 7. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 51
Date: Oct 16, 2022 |
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. #CL2#
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.
#CL2#
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.#T1#
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.#TD2#
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.
#T2#
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?#T3#
Rua is looking to advance position but Barnes won't allow it. #SUB#
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. #T4#
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?#T5#
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. #T6#
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.
#T7#
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. #T8#
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.
#T9#
Rua is concentrating on defense, preventing Barnes from advancing position. #SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura here.
Barnes is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #SUB#
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. #T10#
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.
#T11#
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. #T12#
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.
#T13#
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. #T14#
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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Event:
Stepping Stone 47
Date: Oct 09, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Scott Hall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Jake Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Barnes rushes Hall and presses him up against the cage.
Barnes tries to score a body lock takedown but Hall shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Barnes has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hall clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hall (0) vs (4) Barnes
Barnes wants to control but Hall is keeping busy.
Hall trying to control the hands but Barnes won't let him.
Hall turns into Barnes and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (2) vs (4) Barnes
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall looking to pass the guard.
Hall controlling from the top position.
Hall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Hall controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hall looking to pass the guard.
Hall is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Barnes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hall defends it easily.
Hall 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. #T2#
Hall tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
Hall stays in close to Barnes's body and controls the position.
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet.
Hall is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hall will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Barnes wants to sweep here but Hall controlling him for the moment.
Hall not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Barnes is trying to control the position but Hall postures up. #T3#
Hall controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hall preventing the sweep.
Barnes working a defensive guard here.
Hall content to stall in guard here.
Hall has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Hall postures up.
Hall is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Barnes is trying to keep Hall in close.
Hall controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barnes keeps trying to improve his position.
Barnes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hall controls the pace.
Hall passes into half guard. #T5#
Hall controlling the action here.
Barnes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hall's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hall's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hall (2) vs (8) Barnes
Hall is trying to break free.
Hall trying to control but not successfully.
Hall tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Hall showing good submission defense here.
Hall rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T6#
Hall wants to get back to full guard.
Hall controlling the position well.
Hall is trying to get back to full guard.
Hall manages to get to full guard.
Hall pulls Barnes in close to prevent any damage. #T7#
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Hall is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Barnes stopping the sweep attempt from Hall.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hall holds on and takes a little breather. #T8#
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Hall is keeping the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hall holds on and takes a little breather.
Hall continues to stall.#T9#
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Hall is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hall has his hands on Barnes's head, controlling the position. #T10#
Hall looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hall is working hard here to advance position.
Hall is pulling down on Barnes's head to control his posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hall is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (4) vs (8) Barnes
Hall not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Barnes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hall defends well.
Barnes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T11#
Hall is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hall passes Barnes's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Barnes has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Barnes tries to get to full guard but Hall has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Hall seems content to control.
Hall trying to mount his opponent but Barnes defends it. #T12#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Barnes tries to get to full guard but Hall has control of the leg.
Hall with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Barnes is trying to get back to full guard.
Hall slows the pace down in half guard.
Barnes is trying to maintain the position but Hall is very close to passing his half guard.#T13#
Barnes wants to get back to full guard.
Hall performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Barnes controlling the position well.
Barnes is looking to get back to full guard here but Hall has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (7) vs (8) Barnes#T14#
Hall controls the position.
Barnes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hall wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hall controlling from side mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hall happy to just control the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
Stepping Stone 41
Date: Oct 02, 2022 |
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 7 wins and 2 losses; Jake Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; Mapuche Matariki!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Barnes tries to clinch up.
Barnes is looking to clinch.
Matariki darts in looking for a takedown but Barnes gets double underhooks and turns Matariki into the cage.
Barnes appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Matariki clinches up against the cage.
Barnes tries for a takedown but Matariki manages to get underhooks.
Matariki drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Matariki has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Barnes regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (0) vs (2) Matariki
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Barnes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes wants to improve his position but instead Matariki has moved into half guard.
Barnes is trying to control but Matariki manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (0) vs (5) Matariki#T1#
Matariki prevents Barnes from getting the reversal.
Barnes is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Barnes is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Matariki is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Barnes is looking to get to half guard.
Matariki controlling from the full mount. #T2#
Matariki fails to take his opponent's back.
Matariki controlling the position easily from mount.
Matariki's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Matariki.
Matariki wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T3#
Barnes is wriggling around trying to escape.
Barnes wants to control but Matariki is having none of it.
Barnes stops Matariki from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Barnes is in all sorts of trouble here.
Matariki pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Matariki controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Barnes is looking to improve his position but Matariki isn't that keen on the idea.
Barnes is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matariki content just to control the position here. #T5#
Barnes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Matariki controlling from mount.
Barnes gets back to half guard.
Barnes wants to control the action here but instead Matariki manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (0) vs (8) Matariki#T6#
Matariki controlling his opponent.
Barnes is looking to improve his position but Matariki isn't that keen on the idea.
Matariki controlling the position easily from mount. #T7#
It looks like Matariki might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Matariki with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Barnes wants to hold on but Matariki pushes him away.
Barnes is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T8#
Barnes is wriggling around trying to escape.
Barnes is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Mentor Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Barnes tries to improve his position but instead Matariki has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Barnes (0) vs (11) Matariki
Barnes is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Matariki is continuing to stall.#T9#
Barnes tries to escape but Matariki has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Matariki keeps control of the position easily here as Barnes tries to buck him off.
Matariki is trying to stick to Barnes's back but Barnes is turning into Matariki. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Matariki's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Barnes. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (11) Matariki
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Matariki is keeping the position.
Matariki looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Barnes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T10#
Barnes wants to control from the top but Matariki keeps moving.
Matariki managing to control the position.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Matariki keeps moving. #T11#
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Matariki has Barnes pulled in close to control his posture.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Matariki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matariki controlling Barnes's posture.
Barnes is looking to advance position but Matariki has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnes (2) vs (15) Matariki#T12#
Barnes wants to control but Matariki is having none of it.
Matariki controlling his opponent.
Barnes is wriggling around trying to escape.
Barnes is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Matariki content just to control the position here. #T13#
Matariki manages to capitalize on a mistake by Barnes to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Barnes (2) vs (18) Matariki
Matariki keeps control of the position easily here as Barnes tries to buck him off.
Barnes tries to roll but Matariki sticks to his back.
Matariki has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Barnes's body.
Barnes tries to break free.
#T14#
Barnes trying to control but not successfully.
Matariki controlling the position well here. Barnes rolled but Matariki kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Barnes is in bad spot here.
Matariki is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matariki has the hooks in. Barnes is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Matariki controlling the position well here. Barnes rolled but Matariki kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matariki wins on points by 18 to 2.
A very excited looking Mapuche Matariki made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 38
Date: Sep 25, 2022 |
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 5 wins and 8 losses; Slon Mamontov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Jake Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Mamontov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mamontov (2) vs (0) Barnes
Mamontov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mamontov prevents Barnes from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mamontov in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes trying to hold on to Mamontov's head to control him but Mamontov postures up.
#T1#
Mamontov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mamontov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barnes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mamontov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Barnes won't allow Mamontov to pass to mount.
Barnes wants to control but Mamontov is keeping busy.
#T2#
Mamontov is controlling the pace.
Mamontov uses his free foot to push down on Barnes's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Barnes. Score +3 for passing guard: Mamontov (5) vs (0) Barnes
Barnes is squirming around, avoiding Mamontov's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Barnes is working to get back to half guard.
Mamontov controlling from the full mount.
Barnes tries to hold on but Mamontov postures up.
Mamontov moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Mamontov (8) vs (0) Barnes
Barnes tries to escape but Mamontov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Mamontov keeps control of the position easily here as Barnes tries to buck him off.
#T4#
Mamontov controlling well, preventing Barnes from escaping the position.
Mamontov is not going to allow Barnes to sit and survive in this position.
Barnes tries to roll but Mamontov sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Mamontov is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Barnes with him. Barnes is trying to defend but Mamontov has an arm under the chin now! Barnes grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Slon Mamontov!
Our winner, Slon Mamontov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 35
Date: Sep 18, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Cyrus Ozymandias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Jake Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Barnes leaves Ozymandias with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Barnes closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Barnes turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ozymandias (0) vs (4) Barnes
Ozymandias can't do much from the bottom here.
Ozymandias is looking for a sweep.
Ozymandias is not content to let Barnes control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozymandias gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ozymandias desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T1#
Barnes wants to free his trapped foot but Ozymandias is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ozymandias trying to control but Barnes postures up.
#SUB2#
Barnes looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've been hearing good reports from Ozymandias'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 prevents Ozymandias from improving his position.
Ozymandias preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T2#
Barnes trying to control the pace.
Ozymandias has his hands clasped together around Barnes's back. He's all about the action.
Barnes controlling the pace.
Ozymandias keeping control of the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Barnes wants to take a breather but Ozymandias is having none of it. #T3##SUB2#
Barnes seems to be working for a kimura but Ozymandias defends the submission attempt.
Ozymandias desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Ozymandias is not content to let Barnes control the position.#SUB2#
Barnes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ozymandias has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ozymandias has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barnes is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Barnes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ozymandias doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barnes. #T4#
Barnes is pressing down on Ozymandias's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ozymandias is holding on for now.
Ozymandias is trying to get back to full guard.
Ozymandias is doing well to control the position and prevent Barnes from advancing to side control.
Ozymandias is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Barnes looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ozymandias tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control.#T5#
Ozymandias is in trouble now - Barnes has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ozymandias (0) vs (7) Barnes
Barnes looking to control but Ozymandias is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ozymandias is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ozymandias is working hard here to advance position.
Ozymandias is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Barnes with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ozymandias tries to hold on but Barnes pushes him away. #T6#
Ozymandias is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Ozymandias is desperately trying to improve his position but Barnes has a good base and remains in mount.
Ozymandias is squirming around, avoiding Barnes's attempts to control the action.
Ozymandias can't escape the position.
Barnes looking to control but Ozymandias is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ozymandias tries to hold on but Barnes pushes him away. #SUB2#
Barnes with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Barnes avoids the attempt from Ozymandias to control.#T7#
Barnes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ozymandias is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Barnes looking to control but Ozymandias is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ozymandias is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Barnes has control of Ozymandias's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ozymandias regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T8#
Ozymandias is in all sorts of trouble here.
Barnes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ozymandias is looking to escape.
Ozymandias can't escape the position.
Barnes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ozymandias is working to get back to half guard.
#T9#
Barnes content just to control the position here.
Ozymandias is trying to escape the mount.
Ozymandias sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Barnes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ozymandias does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Barnes with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ozymandias tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control.
Barnes trying to mount his opponent but Ozymandias defends it. #T10#
Ozymandias tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control.
Barnes is looking to advance position but Ozymandias won't allow it.
Ozymandias keeping hold of Barnes's head, controlling as best he can.
Ozymandias moves into full guard.
Ozymandias keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Ozymandias is pulling down on Barnes's head to control his posture. #T11#
Barnes won't allow Ozymandias to sweep him here.
Barnes passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Ozymandias (0) vs (10) Barnes
Ozymandias is looking for a sweep.
Ozymandias can't do much from the bottom here.
Ozymandias is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Barnes trying to control the position but Ozymandias is working away.
Ozymandias wants to control but Barnes postures up.#SUB2#
Barnes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ozymandias has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ozymandias tries to bench press Barnes off him but Barnes keeps the position. #T12#
Barnes tries to advance to mount but Ozymandias denies him.
Ozymandias is trying to improve his position.
Ozymandias struggling a bit here.
Ozymandias is looking for a sweep.
Barnes tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ozymandias is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T13#
Barnes trying to control the action but Ozymandias is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Barnes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ozymandias is not content to let Barnes control the position.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Ozymandias sneaks back into half guard.#T14#
Ozymandias is staying active underneath Barnes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ozymandias controlling the position for now.
Barnes passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ozymandias (0) vs (13) Barnes
Barnes looking to control but Ozymandias is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ozymandias bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ozymandias (2) vs (13) Barnes
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barnes is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ozymandias (2) vs (15) Barnes
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ozymandias holds on and takes a little breather.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes wins on points by 15 to 2. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 31
Date: Sep 11, 2022 |
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 5 wins and 1 losses; Jake Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Gregory Hoffman!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Barnes is looking to clinch. #CL#
Barnes rushes Hoffman and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Hoffman 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) Hoffman
Barnes trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Hoffman is hanging on to Barnes's back as he tries to escape.
Barnes trying to control the position but Hoffman manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Hoffman patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Barnes looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Barnes's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T1##SUB2#
Hoffman has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Hoffman controlling well, preventing Barnes from escaping the position.
Barnes controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Hoffman looking for the choke from the back.
Barnes is trying to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Hoffman is looking for a rear naked choke here but Barnes reverses the position brilliantly into Hoffman's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (4) Hoffman#SUB2#
Hoffman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barnes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Hoffman working for submissions but it's allowed Barnes to get to half guard.
Hoffman wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Barnes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Hoffman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barnes trying to control from half guard but Hoffman is working away.
Barnes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hoffman keeps working. #SUB2#
Hoffman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily.
Barnes works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (5) vs (4) Hoffman
Hoffman is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T3#
Hoffman wants to hold on but Barnes pushes him away.
Hoffman is wriggling around trying to escape.
Barnes wants to control the pace but Hoffman is squirming around nicely.
Hoffman tries to hold on but Barnes postures up.#T4#
Barnes controlling the position easily from mount.
Hoffman tries to hold on but Barnes postures up.
Barnes trying to control but Hoffman is having none of it.
Hoffman is looking to improve his position but Barnes isn't that keen on the idea.
Barnes looking to control but Hoffman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hoffman manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Barnes passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (8) vs (4) Hoffman
Hoffman is trying to get back to half guard.#T5##SUB#
Barnes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Barnes wants to control for a moment but Hoffman uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Barnes is keen to just control but Hoffman is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Hoffman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hoffman keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoffman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T6#
Hoffman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hoffman.
Hoffman 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: Barnes (8) vs (6) Hoffman
Barnes trying to hold on to Hoffman's head to control him but Hoffman postures up.
Barnes is trying is best to control the position here.
Barnes manages to get to full guard.
Barnes has Hoffman pulled in close to control his posture.
Barnes's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T7#
Hoffman trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Hoffman sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hoffman postures up.
Hoffman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hoffman passes Barnes's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hoffman is just content to waste time from the top position. Barnes takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Barnes working a defensive guard here.
Hoffman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now.
Hoffman wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving. #T8#
Barnes seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hoffman stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes.
Hoffman wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Barnes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hoffman manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (10) vs (6) Hoffman#SUB2#
Hoffman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barnes defends well.#SUB2#
Hoffman looking for a guillotine here but Barnes defends easily.
Hoffman keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully. #T9##SUB2#
Hoffman is looking for a triangle here but Barnes uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (13) vs (6) Hoffman
Hoffman is not content to let Barnes control the position.
Hoffman can't do much from the bottom here.
Hoffman is trying to improve his position.
Hoffman is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hoffman can't do much from the bottom here. #T10#
Hoffman tries to control but Barnes manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Barnes (16) vs (6) Hoffman
Hoffman tries to roll but Barnes sticks to his back.
Hoffman is still trying to improve position.
Barnes is looking to control Hoffman but Hoffman is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB#
Barnes has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Hoffman has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Hoffman fending off the submission attempt from Barnes. #SUB#
Barnes is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T11##SUB#
Barnes has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Hoffman tries to break free.
#SUB#
Barnes is persistently looking for the submission but Hoffman is defending it well.
#SUB#
Barnes looking for the RNC.
Hoffman is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Barnes is persistently looking for the submission but Hoffman is defending it well.
Hoffman trying to control the hands but Barnes breaks the grip.
Hoffman is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Barnes is staying active.#T12##SUB#
Barnes is looking for the choke from the back position but Hoffman is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Barnes working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Barnes working for the choke.
Hoffman rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB2#
Hoffman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily.
Barnes is taking a breather. Hoffman says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Barnes frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (19) vs (6) Hoffman
Hoffman is desperately trying to improve his position but Barnes has a good base and remains in mount.#T13##SUB#
Barnes looking to secure an arm triangle but Hoffman defends it well.
Hoffman is looking to improve his position but Barnes isn't that keen on the idea.
Barnes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hoffman is squirming around, avoiding Barnes's attempts to control the action.
Hoffman wants to hold on but Barnes pushes him away.
Hoffman regains half guard.
Barnes uses his free foot to push down on Hoffman's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hoffman. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (22) vs (6) Hoffman
Barnes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hoffman is looking to escape.
Barnes prevents Hoffman from getting the reversal.#T14#
Barnes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Barnes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hoffman is desperately trying to improve his position but Barnes has a good base and remains in mount.
Barnes looking to control but Hoffman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hoffman wants to hold on but Barnes pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hoffman keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Barnes tries to control but Hoffman wriggling away.
Barnes is really struggling to control Hoffman but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes takes the fight on points by 22 to 6. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 26
Date: Sep 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 12 losses; Juanito Cortez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Jake Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Kavanagh and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Cortez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Barnes goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cortez prevents it.
Cortez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Barnes gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Barnes wants a takedown.
Barnes is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Juanito Cortez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Barnes.#TD#
Cortez lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cortez (2) vs (0) Barnes
Cortez is keen to just control but Barnes is a slippery customer.
Cortez is pressing down on Barnes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Barnes is holding on for now.
Barnes keeping hold of Cortez's head, controlling as best he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Cortez is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez not doing much here.
#T1#
Barnes is refusing to be controlled, as Cortez sits in half guard.
Barnes keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The fighters are battling for position here. Barnes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cortez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cortez content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Cortez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Barnes is trying to control the position but Cortez postures up. #T2#
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cortez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnes controls Cortez momentarily but Cortez frees himself.
Barnes can't keep his opponent in guard - Cortez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Barnes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cortez trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnes is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Cortez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cortez trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Cortez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes seems keen to control Cortez's posture.
Cortez trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Cortez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Cortez from controlling successfully.
Cortez postures up.
Cortez looking to pass the guard.
Barnes trying to control the position.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Cortez from controlling successfully. #T4#
Cortez tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
Barnes has control of Cortez's left arm, preventing Cortez from doing any damage.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Cortez from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Cortez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Barnes pulls Cortez in close to his closed guard and prevents Cortez from doing any damage or advancing position.
Barnes keeping full guard, as Cortez tries to pass. #T5#
Cortez wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Barnes is trying to control the position but Cortez postures up.
Cortez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Barnes seems keen to control Cortez's posture.
Cortez stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes.
Barnes is trying to keep Cortez in close.
Cortez wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.
Cortez trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Barnes working for a triangle but Cortez defends it easily.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T6#
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Cortez from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Cortez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Cortez wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Cortez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T7#
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Cortez from controlling successfully.
Cortez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnes is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Barnes trying to control the position.
Cortez wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cortez is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Cortez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Cortez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T8#
Barnes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barnes has control of Cortez's left arm, preventing Cortez from doing any damage.
Barnes trying to keep a closed guard but Cortez is proving a slippery customer.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Cortez from controlling successfully.
Barnes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cortez (2) vs (2) Barnes#T9#
Cortez keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Cortez wants to sweep here but Barnes controlling him for the moment.
Barnes is pushing down on Cortez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cortez is fighting to maintain full guard but Barnes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cortez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cortez tries to get out of the position.
Barnes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cortez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cortez controlling the position well.
Cortez is looking to control Barnes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cortez avoid being mounted?
Barnes works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cortez (2) vs (5) Barnes
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes avoids the attempt from Cortez to control.#T10#
Barnes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cortez is looking to escape.
Barnes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Barnes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cortez wants to hold on but Barnes pushes him away.
Barnes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cortez wants to control but Barnes is having none of it.
Barnes trying to control but Cortez is having none of it. #T11#
Cortez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cortez holds on, trying desperately to control.
Cortez is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB2#
Barnes working for a guillotine from mount but Cortez is in no mood to give up.
Barnes avoids the attempt from Cortez to control.
Cortez working to try and regain half guard.
Cortez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Barnes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cortez is trying desperately to improve position.#T12#
Cortez manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Cortez manages to get to full guard.
Barnes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cortez's guard.
Barnes wants to pass to mount but Cortez is defending the position.
Cortez is trying to control but can't.
Cortez is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Barnes wants to take a breather but Cortez is having none of it.
Cortez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T13#
Cortez keeping hold of Barnes's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB2#
Barnes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cortez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Barnes works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cortez (2) vs (8) Barnes
Barnes passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Cortez! Score +2 for reaching mount: Cortez (2) vs (10) Barnes
Barnes wants to control the pace but Cortez is squirming around nicely.
Cortez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T14##SUB2#
Barnes looking for a guillotine from mount but Cortez is having none of it.
Cortez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cortez sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Barnes prevents Cortez from improving his position.
Barnes is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Cortez is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cortez is doing well to control the position and prevent Barnes from advancing to side control.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Cortez is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes wins on points by 10 to 2.
In defeat, Juanito Cortez stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well...shit happens....i will b back!'. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 24
Date: Aug 28, 2022 |
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 1 losses; Jake Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Nori Tatewaki!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Barnes clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Barnes has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Tatewaki regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (0) Tatewaki
Tatewaki keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Barnes controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Tatewaki is keeping the position.
Barnes content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Tatewaki is looking for a triangle but Barnes pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tatewaki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tatewaki looking for a sweep. Not yet Tatewaki, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Barnes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tatewaki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barnes has managed to get both his arms back between Tatewaki's legs - danger averted.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Tatewaki is retaining full guard.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Tatewaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes content to stall in guard here.
Tatewaki keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass. #SUB2#
Tatewaki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barnes defends it easily.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
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.#T2##SUB2#
Tatewaki looking for a guillotine here but Barnes defends easily.
Tatewaki keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Barnes is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Tatewaki has his foot on Barnes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barnes works his way back into a safe position though.
Barnes stands and throws Tatewaki's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (5) vs (0) Tatewaki
Tatewaki regains half guard there - taking advantage of Barnes's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #SUB#
Barnes seems to be looking for submissions.
#T3#
Barnes wants to free his trapped foot but Tatewaki is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tatewaki moves into full guard.
Tatewaki wants to improve his position but instead Barnes has moved into half guard.
Tatewaki gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Tatewaki working for a triangle but Barnes defends it easily.
Barnes stopping the sweep attempt from Tatewaki.#T4#
Tatewaki looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Barnes puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Tatewaki is refusing to be controlled, as Barnes sits in half guard.
We've been informed that Tatewaki has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Barnes prevents Tatewaki from improving his position.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but Tatewaki defending well.
Tatewaki tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control.
Tatewaki won't allow Barnes to pass to mount.
Well, if Barnes 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (8) vs (0) Tatewaki
Tatewaki is looking to get to half guard.#T5#
Barnes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tatewaki is looking to escape.
Tatewaki wants to hold on but Barnes pushes him away.
Barnes looking to control but Tatewaki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Barnes is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Tatewaki is surviving well by controlling Barnes's body position as best he can. #T6##SUB#
Barnes with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Barnes trying to control but Tatewaki is having none of it. #SUB#
Barnes looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Tatewaki is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tatewaki is looking to get to half guard.
Barnes looking to control but Tatewaki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T7#
Barnes is really struggling to control Tatewaki but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Tatewaki is trying to escape the mount.
Barnes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Barnes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tatewaki is looking to escape.
Barnes prevents Tatewaki from getting the reversal.#T8#
Tatewaki regains half guard.
Tatewaki is staying active underneath Barnes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tatewaki is trying to control but Barnes manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (11) vs (0) Tatewaki
Tatewaki manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Tatewaki is doing well to control the position and prevent Barnes from advancing to side control.
Tatewaki slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Barnes won't allow Tatewaki to sweep him here.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Tatewaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes passes Tatewaki's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T9#
The fighters are battling for position here. Tatewaki manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Tatewaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tatewaki is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Barnes stands and throws Tatewaki's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (14) vs (0) Tatewaki
You can see the frustration on Tatewaki's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tatewaki stops Barnes from passing to mount. #T10#
Barnes advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnes (16) vs (0) Tatewaki
Barnes tries to control but Tatewaki wriggling away.
Tatewaki tries to hold on but Barnes postures up.
Tatewaki is trying desperately to improve position.
Barnes tries to control but Tatewaki wriggling away.
Tatewaki keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Tatewaki is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Barnes is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Tatewaki to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Tatewaki shrugs it off. #SUB#
Barnes looking for a guillotine from mount but Tatewaki is having none of it.
Tatewaki really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tatewaki tries to lock up and control but Barnes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tatewaki is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T12##SUB#
Barnes working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Barnes wants to control the pace but Tatewaki is squirming around nicely.
Tatewaki can't escape the position.
Barnes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tatewaki is looking to escape.
Tatewaki keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Tatewaki wants to control but Barnes is having none of it.#T13##SUB#
Barnes looking for a guillotine from mount but Tatewaki is having none of it.
Tatewaki tries to hold on but Barnes postures up.
Barnes takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Barnes prevents Tatewaki from getting the reversal.
Barnes trying to control but Tatewaki is having none of it.
Tatewaki tries to hold on but Barnes postures up.#T14#
Tatewaki sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Well, if Barnes 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.
Tatewaki wants to get back to full guard.
Tatewaki trying to control from the bottom.
Barnes tries to pass to full mount but Tatewaki defends it.
Tatewaki trying to control but Barnes postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Barnes is trying to work for a kimura but Tatewaki is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes takes the fight on points by 16 to 0. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 18
Date: Aug 14, 2022 |
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 2 wins and 1 losses; Jake Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Ronaldo Gomes!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Barnes moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Gomes is fighting off a takedown attempt but Barnes is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Gomes to the mat. Gomes regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (0) Gomes
Barnes is fighting to break Gomes's control of his arms but Gomes is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Barnes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gomes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barnes is one step ahead there.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Gomes is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes is trying to keep Barnes in close.
#T1#
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Gomes is retaining full guard.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gomes is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gomes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Barnes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gomes has Barnes pulled in close to control his posture.
Gomes wants to sweep but no luck.
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.#T2#
Gomes trying to keep a closed guard but Barnes is proving a slippery customer.
Barnes trying to control but Gomes is working from the bottom.
Barnes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gomes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barnes manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (2) Gomes#SUB2#
Gomes drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Barnes dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (4) vs (2) Gomes
Barnes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Gomes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barnes defends it easily.#T3#
Gomes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomes wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Gomes throws his legs up looking for a submission but Barnes uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (7) vs (2) Gomes#SUB#
Barnes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Barnes passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Gomes! Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnes (9) vs (2) Gomes#T4#
Gomes sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Barnes tries to pass to full mount but Gomes defends it.
Gomes wants to sweep but Barnes has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (12) vs (2) Gomes
Barnes trying to control the position but Gomes is working away.
Barnes tries to advance to mount but Gomes instead regains half guard.
Gomes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T5#
Gomes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barnes is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Gomes isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Barnes stacks Gomes on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Barnes! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (15) vs (2) Gomes
Gomes sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Barnes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gomes won't allow Barnes to pass to mount.
Barnes is trying to control the action in half guard but Gomes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T6#
Barnes stalling.
Barnes passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (18) vs (2) Gomes
Gomes is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Barnes swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Gomes is now in Barnes's guard. A big mistake from Barnes there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (18) vs (4) Gomes
Gomes stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes.#T7#
Barnes controls Gomes momentarily but Gomes frees himself. #SUB#
Gomes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gomes wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Gomes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gomes wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving. #T8#
Barnes trying to control the position.
Barnes keeping full guard, as Gomes tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gomes's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (20) vs (4) Gomes
Barnes won't allow Gomes to sweep him here.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gomes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnes postures up.
Gomes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barnes is one step ahead there.
Barnes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T9##SUB2#
Gomes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barnes defends well.
Gomes looking to control.
Gomes wants to sweep here but Barnes controlling him for the moment.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gomes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gomes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Barnes looking to sit in guard and control but Gomes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (20) vs (6) Gomes#T10#
Gomes stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes.
Gomes trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Gomes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gomes is looking to pass into half guard but Barnes pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Barnes is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (22) vs (6) Gomes
Barnes won't allow Gomes to sweep him here.
Gomes keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass. #SUB2#
Gomes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barnes trying to control but Gomes is working from the bottom. #T11#
Barnes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (25) vs (6) Gomes
Gomes sneaks back into half guard.
Gomes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barnes is working away from the top position though.
Barnes passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (28) vs (6) Gomes
Gomes is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Barnes's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gomes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T12#
Gomes moves into full guard.
Barnes passes Gomes's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gomes wants to control the action here but instead Barnes manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (31) vs (6) Gomes
Barnes looking to control but Gomes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gomes wants to control but Barnes is having none of it.
Gomes is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gomes wants to hold on but Barnes pushes him away.#T13#
Gomes is squirming around, avoiding Barnes's attempts to control the action.
Gomes is wriggling around trying to escape.
Barnes wants to control the pace but Gomes is squirming around nicely.
Gomes really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Barnes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gomes is looking to escape.
Gomes is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB#
Barnes is working for a guillotine from mount but Gomes frees his head quite easily.
#T14#
Gomes is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gomes is squirming around, avoiding Barnes's attempts to control the action.
Gomes is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gomes is squirming around, avoiding Barnes's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes takes the fight on points by 31 to 6. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 15
Date: Aug 07, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Cyrus Ozymandias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Jake Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Barnes pushes Ozymandias up against the cage in a clinch.
Ozymandias 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.#TD2#
Barnes jumps guard.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ozymandias sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ozymandias passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Ozymandias (3) vs (0) Barnes
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozymandias controls the position.#T1#
Barnes is looking to regain half guard here but Ozymandias keeps moving and retains side control.
Ozymandias controlling the position from side mount.
Barnes is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Barnes can't do much from the bottom here.
Ozymandias looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Barnes is trying to get back to half guard.
The referee asks Ozymandias politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ozymandias prefers to stall for the moment though.
Ozymandias's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ozymandias working away.
Ozymandias controlling from side mount.
Barnes is looking to reverse the position.
Ozymandias staying calm.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Further stalling from Ozymandias.
Barnes can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee asks Ozymandias politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ozymandias prefers to stall for the moment though.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Ozymandias is stinking the place up with his stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Ozymandias has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Barnes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barnes manages to get back to half guard.
Barnes gets full guard.
Ozymandias is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Barnes keeping full guard, as Ozymandias tries to pass.
Barnes wants to sweep here but Ozymandias controlling him for the moment.
Ozymandias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5#
Ozymandias controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ozymandias tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
Ozymandias engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Barnes controlling the position.
Barnes working a defensive guard here.
Barnes keeping full guard, as Ozymandias tries to pass. #T6#
Barnes trying to control the position.
Barnes wants to sweep here but Ozymandias controlling him for the moment.
Ozymandias controlling from the top position.
Ozymandias tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Barnes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ozymandias gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ozymandias is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ozymandias preventing the sweep.
Ozymandias's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T7#
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Barnes holds on and takes a little breather.
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T8#
Barnes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ozymandias's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Barnes keeping full guard, as Ozymandias tries to pass.
Barnes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Barnes trying to control the position.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ozymandias sitting in guard here, content to control. #T9#
Barnes trying to control the position.
Ozymandias not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ozymandias is one step ahead there.
Barnes controls Ozymandias momentarily but Ozymandias frees himself.
Barnes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ozymandias controls the pace.
Ozymandias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T10#
Ozymandias 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.
Ozymandias pushing down on Barnes's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ozymandias wants to pass to mount but Barnes is defending the position.
Ozymandias content to control rather than advance.
Barnes gets back to full guard.
Ozymandias 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. #T11#
Barnes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ozymandias (3) vs (2) Barnes
Ozymandias looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barnes is one step ahead there.
Ozymandias bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barnes's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ozymandias (5) vs (2) Barnes
Ozymandias slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Barnes 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: Ozymandias (5) vs (4) Barnes#SUB2#
Barnes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ozymandias wants to control the action here but instead Barnes manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ozymandias (5) vs (7) Barnes#T12#
Barnes looking to control but Ozymandias is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Barnes is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Ozymandias is surviving well by controlling Barnes's body position as best he can.
Ozymandias is desperately trying to improve his position but Barnes has a good base and remains in mount.
Barnes tries to control but Ozymandias wriggling away.
Ozymandias gets back to half guard.
Ozymandias regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ozymandias is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T13#
Ozymandias keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Ozymandias manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barnes manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ozymandias (7) vs (7) Barnes
Barnes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ozymandias won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.
Ozymandias tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
Ozymandias won't allow Barnes to sweep him here. #T14#
Barnes controls Ozymandias momentarily but Ozymandias frees himself.
Ozymandias engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Barnes controlling the position.
Ozymandias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ozymandias is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Barnes keeping full guard, as Ozymandias tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ozymandias looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ozymandias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Barnes gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Barnes wins on points by 8 to 7. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 12
Date: Jul 31, 2022 |
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 1 wins and 0 losses; Jake Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Damian Drago!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Drago fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jake Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Barnes clinches. #TD#
Barnes decides to pull guard.
Barnes pulls Drago in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Drago drops back, looking for a kneebar! Barnes looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Barnes looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Barnes! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnes (4) vs (0) Drago
Drago gets back to half guard.
Drago felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Barnes wants to free his trapped foot but Drago is holding on for dear life with his legs.
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.#SUB#
Barnes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Drago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Barnes is working for a submission of some sort.
#T1##SUB2#
Drago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Barnes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Drago does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Drago is trying to get back to full guard.
Barnes passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (7) vs (0) Drago
Barnes wants to control but Drago is keeping him busy.
Barnes is really struggling to control Drago but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Drago tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Drago is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Drago sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Drago actively working from the bottom here.
Barnes looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Drago is staying active underneath Barnes, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Drago looking for subs from the bottom but Barnes mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (10) vs (0) Drago
Drago looks winded!
Drago is wriggling around trying to escape.
Barnes controlling the pace for now.
Barnes trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Barnes content just to control the position here.
Barnes looking to control but Drago is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Barnes is working for a guillotine from mount but Drago frees his head quite easily.
Barnes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Drago is desperately trying to improve his position but Barnes has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Barnes is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Drago is surviving well by controlling Barnes's body position as best he can.
Drago tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barnes trying to control but Drago is having none of it.
Drago is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Barnes looking to control but Drago is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Drago is working to get back to half guard.
Barnes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Drago tries to reverse the position but Barnes maintains control.#SUB#
Barnes looking for a guillotine from mount but Drago is having none of it.
Barnes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Drago is looking to escape. #SUB#
Barnes has hold of Drago's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Drago manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB#
Barnes looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T5##SUB#
Barnes working for a guillotine from mount but Drago is in no mood to give up.
Barnes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes controlling from the full mount.
Drago is trying to escape the mount.
#T6#
Barnes content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Barnes wants to finish this one by submission but Drago is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Barnes.
Barnes wants to control the pace but Drago is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Barnes looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Drago is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Barnes has control of Drago's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Drago regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Drago can't escape the position.
#T7#
Barnes controlling from mount.
Drago keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Barnes has control of Drago's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Drago regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Barnes wants to control the pace but Drago is squirming around nicely.
Barnes controlling from the full mount.
Barnes trying to control but Drago is having none of it. #T8#
Drago can't escape the position.
Barnes controlling his opponent.
Drago is desperately trying to improve his position but Barnes has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Barnes looking to secure an arm triangle but Drago defends it well.
Barnes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Drago is looking to escape.
Drago is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Barnes working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Barnes looking to control but Drago is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T9#
Drago is desperately trying to improve his position but Barnes has a good base and remains in mount.
Barnes wants to control the pace but Drago is squirming around nicely.
Drago is looking to get to half guard.
Barnes tries to control but Drago wriggling away. #SUB#
Barnes working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Drago manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Barnes works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (13) vs (0) Drago
Barnes advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnes (15) vs (0) Drago
Drago is looking to get to half guard.#T10#
Barnes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Drago tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barnes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Drago keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Barnes trying to control but Drago is having none of it. #SUB#
Barnes with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB#
Barnes with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T11#
Drago is squirming around, avoiding Barnes's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Drago defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Barnes.
Drago bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (15) vs (2) Drago#SUB2#
Drago is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Barnes is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Barnes has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (17) vs (2) Drago
Barnes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Barnes trying to control but Drago is working from the bottom. #T12#
Barnes passes into half guard.
Barnes trying to mount his opponent but Drago defends it.
Drago tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Drago looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Drago has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Barnes. Oh but Drago has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Barnes goes limp - he's gone! Drago jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Damian Drago!
An out of breath and clearly excited Damian Drago thanked Nutritional Shaved Ice for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 9
Date: Jul 24, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Nori Tatewaki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jake Barnes!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Anthony Taglia and Reed Andrews.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Barnes clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Barnes gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tatewaki (0) vs (2) Barnes#SUB2#
Barnes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Barnes seems to be looking for submissions.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tatewaki keeps working.
Tatewaki won't allow Barnes to pass to mount.
Tatewaki wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Tatewaki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tatewaki wants to get back to full guard but Barnes has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Tatewaki (0) vs (5) Barnes#T1#
Tatewaki is trying to improve his position.
Tatewaki is working hard here to advance position.
Barnes trying to control the position but Tatewaki is working away.
Tatewaki is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Barnes tries for a kimura but Tatewaki is defending well.
Tatewaki is trying to escape the position but Barnes is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Barnes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tatewaki looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Tatewaki is looking for a sweep.
Barnes working away.
Tatewaki sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Tatewaki trying to control here.
Barnes is looking to take a break and control but Tatewaki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Tatewaki is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Barnes's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Barnes's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tatewaki (4) vs (5) Barnes
Good control from Tatewaki.
Tatewaki has the hooks in. Barnes is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Barnes manages to reverse the position and now he's in Tatewaki's guard. Nice work there by Barnes.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tatewaki (4) vs (7) Barnes
Tatewaki trying to control the position here.
Tatewaki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Tatewaki keeps moving.
Barnes preventing the sweep. #T4#
Tatewaki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barnes manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tatewaki (6) vs (7) Barnes
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Tatewaki from controlling successfully.
Barnes keeping full guard, as Tatewaki tries to pass.
Barnes is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Barnes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tatewaki wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving. #T5#
Tatewaki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnes is trying to keep Tatewaki in close.
Tatewaki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now.
Barnes is adopting a defensive guard.
Tatewaki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Tatewaki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes seems keen to control Tatewaki's posture.
Barnes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes trying to control the position.
Tatewaki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7#
Tatewaki is looking to pass into half guard but Barnes pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Barnes is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tatewaki (6) vs (9) Barnes
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Barnes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tatewaki's guard. #SUB2#
Barnes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Barnes seems to be looking for submissions.
Barnes prevents Tatewaki from improving his position.#T8#
Tatewaki works his way to full guard. Good work.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Tatewaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tatewaki is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Tatewaki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tatewaki is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Tatewaki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barnes is aware though and is defending well.#T9#
Barnes pushes down on Tatewaki's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tatewaki regains full guard. Nicely done.
Barnes won't allow Tatewaki to sweep him here.
Barnes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tatewaki's guard.
Barnes prevents Tatewaki from improving his position.
Barnes tries to pass to full mount but Tatewaki defends it.
Barnes is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Tatewaki (6) vs (12) Barnes
Barnes trying to control but Tatewaki is having none of it.
Barnes prevents Tatewaki from getting the reversal.#T10#
Tatewaki wants to hold on but Barnes pushes him away.#SUB2#
Barnes has control of Tatewaki's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Tatewaki regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Barnes tries to control but Tatewaki wriggling away.
Tatewaki really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Barnes sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T11#
Tatewaki can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Barnes looking for a guillotine from mount but Tatewaki is having none of it.
Tatewaki is squirming around, avoiding Barnes's attempts to control the action.
Tatewaki wants to hold on but Barnes pushes him away.
Barnes tries to control but Tatewaki wriggling away.
Tatewaki is looking to improve his position but Barnes isn't that keen on the idea.
Tatewaki wants to control but Barnes is having none of it.#T12#
Tatewaki tries to reverse the position but Barnes maintains control.
Well,Tatewaki is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Tatewaki bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tatewaki (8) vs (12) Barnes
Tatewaki wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.
Barnes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tatewaki tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
Tatewaki won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.
Barnes working a defensive guard here.
#T13#
Tatewaki looking to pass the guard.
Barnes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tatewaki manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tatewaki (8) vs (14) Barnes
Tatewaki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tatewaki is trying to keep Barnes in close.
Tatewaki wants to sweep here but Barnes controlling him for the moment.
Tatewaki is trying to control the position but Barnes postures up.
Barnes stopping the sweep attempt from Tatewaki.#SUB#
Tatewaki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barnes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barnes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tatewaki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T14##SUB#
Tatewaki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barnes defends well.
Tatewaki looking to control.
Barnes won't allow Tatewaki to sweep him here.
Barnes engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes wins on points by 14 to 8. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Barnes tries to land a body kick
and Mikhasevich counters with an outside leg kick.
Mikhasevich lands with a thumping leg kick.
Barnes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mikhasevich feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mikhasevich explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Barnes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Barnes fakes the leg kick and cracks Mikhasevich in the body.
Barnes slips a straight right by Mikhasevich.
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
Mikhasevich bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Barnes's head.
Mikhasevich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich's jab looks to have found its range, popping Barnes under the eye.#CUT#It looks like Jake Barnes has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A chopping leg kick lands by Mikhasevich.
Nice defenses there by Barnes.#T1##TD2#
Barnes closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mikhasevich's guard.#SUB#
Mikhasevich looking for subs off his back but Barnes has passed one foot through into half guard.
Barnes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mikhasevich does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Barnes prevents Mikhasevich from improving his position.
Mikhasevich trying to control here.
#SUB#
Mikhasevich looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Barnes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Barnes throws a strike but Mikhasevich avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Mikhasevich has control of Barnes's left arm, preventing Barnes from doing any damage.
Barnes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mikhasevich is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Mikhasevich keeps moving. #T3#
Barnes is in close to Mikhasevich's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Barnes is sitting in close to Mikhasevich's body. Mikhasevich has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Barnes is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Barnes is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Mikhasevich.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gennady Mikhasevich!
An out of breath Gennady Mikhasevich thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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