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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 27
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 2 wins and 1 losses; Volodymyr Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Gregory Hoffman!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kersikov is defended easily by Hoffman.
Hoffman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kersikov fails with a takedown attempt.
Kersikov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hoffman sprawls well. Hoffman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kersikov gets slowly back to his feet.
And Hoffman tries to counter it with a takedown but Kersikov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Volodymyr Kersikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Hoffman has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoffman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kersikov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Kersikov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kersikov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kersikov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Hoffman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kersikov's guard.
Hoffman working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Kersikov's thigh. Kersikov counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Kersikov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Hoffman trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hoffman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hoffman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
Kersikov managing to control the position.
Kersikov trying to keep a closed guard but Hoffman is proving a slippery customer.
Hoffman tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Kersikov trying to control the position here.
Hoffman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kersikov 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: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Hoffman
Kersikov is trying to control the action in half guard but Hoffman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kersikov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hoffman is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
Hoffman won't allow Kersikov to pass to mount.
Hoffman is trying to get back to full guard.
Kersikov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hoffman keeps working. #SUB#
Kersikov is working for a kimura but Hoffman is defending it quite comfortably.
Hoffman is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kersikov trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Hoffman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kersikov pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Kersikov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kersikov works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (0) Hoffman
Kersikov controlling the position easily from mount.
Hoffman working to try and regain half guard.
Kersikov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Hoffman is trying desperately to improve position.
Kersikov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hoffman is looking to escape.
Hoffman is trying to escape the mount.
Hoffman wants to control but Kersikov is having none of it.
Hoffman is squirming around, avoiding Kersikov's attempts to control the action.
Kersikov controlling the position easily from mount.
Kersikov tries to control but Hoffman wriggling away. #T6#
Hoffman is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kersikov looking to control but Hoffman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kersikov wants to take Hoffman's back but he can't do it this time.
Hoffman is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kersikov moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (8) vs (0) Hoffman
Kersikov keeps control of the position as Hoffman tries to break free.
Kersikov trying to control momentarily.
Hoffman is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kersikov.
#T7#
Hoffman rolls, trying to escape but Kersikov keeps control of the position.
Good control from Kersikov.#SUB#
Kersikov looking to break Hoffman's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Hoffman remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kersikov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Kersikov struggling to keep hold of the position.
Hoffman tries to roll but Kersikov sticks to his back.
Hoffman is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Kersikov off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Kersikov struggling to keep hold of the position.
Hoffman trying to control the position but Kersikov manages to sink in the hooks.
Hoffman is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Kersikov is staying active.#T8#
Hoffman is trying to break free.
What can Hoffman do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Hoffman is keeping busy.
Hoffman trying to control the position but Kersikov manages to sink in the hooks.
Kersikov keeps control of the position easily here as Hoffman tries to buck him off.
Hoffman is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Kersikov looking for the RNC.
Kersikov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Hoffman tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T9#
Kersikov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hoffman really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kersikov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hoffman is looking to get to half guard.#T10#
Kersikov is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Hoffman is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (11) vs (0) Hoffman
Kersikov trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Hoffman doesn't escape.
Kersikov tries to keep control of the position but Hoffman is staying busy.#SUB#
Kersikov has the hooks in. Hoffman is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Kersikov passes his arm under Hoffman's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Hoffman taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Volodymyr Kersikov! |
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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 3 losses; Trevor Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Gregory Hoffman!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Barnes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Barnes is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hoffman is working for takedown but Barnes is calmly controlling the position for now.
Barnes is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hoffman is defending well.
Barnes wants to take the fight to the mat but Hoffman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Barnes is trying to drag Hoffman to the mat but Hoffman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trevor Barnes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnes is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Barnes is working for takedown but Hoffman is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hoffman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hoffman gets underhooks to prevent Barnes's takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Hoffman gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (0) vs (2) Hoffman
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.
Barnes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hoffman 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.
Barnes is controlling Hoffman's posture.
Hoffman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Hoffman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Barnes holds on and takes a little breather.
Hoffman tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
Hoffman keeps trying to improve his position.
Barnes is trying to keep Hoffman in close.
Hoffman trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hoffman won't allow Barnes to sweep him here. #T2#
Hoffman looking to pass the guard.
Hoffman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Barnes is pulling down on Hoffman's head to control his posture.
Hoffman sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hoffman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Hoffman from controlling successfully. #T3#
Hoffman passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (0) vs (5) Hoffman#SUB2#
Hoffman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hoffman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Barnes is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Hoffman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Hoffman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Barnes, who protects the arm well.
Barnes is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T4#
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnes is concentrating on defense, preventing Hoffman from advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Hoffman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hoffman is thwarting Barnes's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Hoffman is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Hoffman is looking for a kimura but Barnes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hoffman to get the leverage. #T5#
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Hoffman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hoffman is looking to pass Barnes's guard but actually Barnes recovers to full guard.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Hoffman from controlling successfully.
Hoffman tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
Hoffman preventing the sweep.
Hoffman 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 (5) Hoffman#T6#
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hoffman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hoffman wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Barnes is now in half guard.
Barnes trying to mount his opponent but Hoffman defends it. #SUB2#
Hoffman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily.
Hoffman wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
Barnes is keen to just control but Hoffman is a slippery customer.
Hoffman is looking for a sweep. Barnes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T7##SUB#
Barnes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Barnes is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Barnes passes Hoffman's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hoffman tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control.
Hoffman regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hoffman has Barnes pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Barnes drops back looking for a leg! Hoffman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hoffman manages to kick Barnes off! Barnes jumps back into Hoffman's guard.
Hoffman 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.#T8#
Hoffman wants to control the position but Barnes says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Barnes trying to control from half guard but Hoffman is working away.
Hoffman wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Hoffman looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Hoffman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily.
Barnes has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (5) vs (5) Hoffman#T9#
Hoffman is looking to get to half guard.
Barnes controlling the position easily from mount.
Hoffman tries to reverse the position but Barnes maintains control.
Hoffman regains half guard.
Hoffman works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hoffman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Hoffman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Hoffman is keeping the position.#T10##SUB2#
Hoffman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hoffman looking to control.
#SUB2#
Hoffman isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Barnes stacks Hoffman 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 (8) vs (5) Hoffman
Hoffman looks winded!
Barnes trying to control the action but Hoffman is working from the bottom. #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!
Hoffman tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T11#
Hoffman is still trying to improve position.
Barnes wants to control but Hoffman is keeping him busy.
Hoffman is letting Barnes control him for a moment.
Hoffman is not content to let Barnes control the position.
Hoffman is trying to control Barnes's posture but Barnes avoids it.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hoffman keeps working.
Hoffman tries to improve position but can't.
Barnes controls the position from side control.#T12#
Hoffman wants to control but Barnes postures up.
Hoffman is trying to improve his position.
Barnes controls the position from side control.
Barnes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hoffman tries to buck Barnes off but Barnes is having none of it.#SUB#
Barnes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hoffman tries to improve position but can't.
Barnes trying to control the action but Hoffman is working from the bottom. #T13##SUB#
Barnes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Barnes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hoffman, who protects the arm well.
Hoffman manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (8) vs (7) Hoffman
Hoffman wants to pass to mount but Barnes is defending the position.
Barnes keeping control of the position. #T14#
Hoffman wants to free his trapped foot but Barnes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Barnes is trying to maintain the position but Hoffman is very close to passing his half guard.
Hoffman wants to pass the guard but Barnes is defending well.
Hoffman 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.
Hoffman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hoffman is thwarting Barnes's attempts to control the position.
Hoffman wants to pass the guard but Barnes is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes takes the fight on points by 8 to 7.
An out of breath Trevor Barnes 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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Event:
TWGC 37 (155lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 19, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Baki Hanma! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Gregory Hoffman!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Hanma clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Hanma pulls Hoffman into guard.
#SUB#
Hanma throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hoffman trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hoffman looking to pass the guard.
Hanma seems keen to control Hoffman's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hoffman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Hoffman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1#
Hoffman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Hanma looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Hanma had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hoffman defends it easily.
Hoffman trying to control but Hanma is working from the bottom.
Hoffman looking to pass the guard.
Hanma is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Hoffman advances to half guard.
Hanma trying to control here.
Hanma gets full guard.
Hoffman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hoffman slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Hanma (0) vs (3) Hoffman
Hanma tries to bench press Hoffman off him but Hoffman keeps the position.
Hoffman taking a break here but Hanma is having none of it and regains half guard. #SUB2#
Hoffman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hanma has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3##SUB2#
Hoffman is looking for a kimura here.
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Hoffman 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.
Hanma tries to roll over but Hoffman keeps him under control.#T4#
Hanma wants to control but Hoffman passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hanma (0) vs (6) Hoffman#SUB2#
Hoffman goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hanma rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hoffman's guard! Nice work there by Hanma! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanma (2) vs (6) Hoffman
Hanma stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hoffman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hoffman wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Hanma is now in half guard.
Hoffman wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Hoffman is defending against the submission attempts here by Hanma.
Hoffman is refusing to be controlled, as Hanma sits in half guard. #T5##SUB2#
Hoffman actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Hanma is trying to work for a kimura but Hoffman is defending well.
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Hoffman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hanma wants to take a breather but Hoffman is having none of it. #SUB#
Hanma 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.
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Hanma is looking for a kimura but Hoffman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hanma to get the leverage. #T6#
Hoffman is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hoffman is trying to control Hanma's posture. Hanma takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Hoffman! Hanma is rotating here... this could be the end... Hoffman is out! Hanma has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Baki Hanma!
Our winner, Baki Hanma, 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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