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Event:
SSG 296 Feet vs McCain
Date: Apr 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Hamish Farquharson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 11 losses; Quinn Barnett!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jorge Garcia and Reed Andrews.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Barnett is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Farquharson's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Farquharson (0) vs (2) Barnett#SUB2#
Barnett is working for a submission of some sort.
Barnett is thwarting Farquharson's attempts to control the position.
Barnett passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Farquharson (0) vs (5) Barnett
Barnett takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farquharson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Farquharson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at New York Public Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Farquharson is controlling an arm, preventing Barnett from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Farquharson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Barnett is looking to work his way around to Farquharson's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #SUB2#
Barnett jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Farquharson is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Farquharson and Barnett has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Farquharson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Farquharson (0) vs (7) Barnett
Farquharson regains half guard.
Barnett wants to take a breather but Farquharson is having none of it.
Farquharson wants to control but Barnett is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnett wants to pass the guard but Farquharson is defending well. #SUB2#
Barnett is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Farquharson sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
Farquharson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Farquharson is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Barnett is looking for a kimura but Farquharson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barnett to get the leverage.
Farquharson trying to control but Barnett postures up.
#SUB2#
Barnett wants to work for an arm triangle but Farquharson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Barnett is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Farquharson trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Barnett is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Farquharson defends it well. #SUB2#
Barnett is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Farquharson has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Barnett stalling.
Farquharson moves into full guard.
Farquharson wants to improve his position but instead Barnett has moved into half guard.
Farquharson tries to roll over but Barnett keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Barnett seems to be working for a kimura but Farquharson defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnett tries to pass the half guard into mount. Farquharson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Barnett is trying to control. Farquharson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Farquharson trying to hold on to Barnett's head to control him but Barnett postures up.
Barnett not doing much here.
Farquharson is looking for a sweep. Barnett is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barnett is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Farquharson (0) vs (10) Barnett
Farquharson is looking to improve his position but Barnett isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Barnett has hold of Farquharson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Farquharson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Farquharson can't escape the position.
Farquharson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Farquharson is looking for a sweep. Barnett is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T5##SUB2#
Barnett is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Farquharson still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Farquharson has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Farquharson (4) vs (10) Barnett
Barnett is looking to regain half guard here but Farquharson keeps moving and retains side control.
Barnett stops Farquharson from passing to mount.
Barnett is not content to let Farquharson control the position.
Farquharson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Farquharson is really struggling to control Barnett but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T6#
Farquharson advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Farquharson (6) vs (10) Barnett
Farquharson looking to control but Barnett is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Barnett manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Barnett trying to control here.
Barnett gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Farquharson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T7#
Farquharson is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Barnett looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barnett keeping full guard, as Farquharson tries to pass.
Farquharson sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T8#
Barnett is trying to keep Farquharson in close.
Farquharson trying to control but Barnett is working from the bottom.
Barnett trying to keep a closed guard but Farquharson is proving a slippery customer.
Farquharson looking to pass the guard. #T9#
Barnett 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.
Barnett manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Farquharson manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Farquharson (6) vs (12) Barnett
Barnett looking to pass the guard.
Barnett controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Farquharson is looking for a triangle but Barnett pushes his legs off easily.
Barnett not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Barnett avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T10#
Barnett trying to control the position from guard on top but Farquharson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnett advances to half guard.
Farquharson trying to hold on to Barnett's head to control him but Barnett postures up.
Barnett wants to lay and pray for a moment but Farquharson keeps working.
Barnett is thwarting Farquharson's attempts to control the position.
Barnett wants to control but Farquharson is keeping him busy.
Barnett content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T11#
Barnett trying to control from half guard but Farquharson is working away. #SUB2#
Barnett is looking for a kimura here.
Barnett prevents Farquharson from improving his position.
Farquharson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Farquharson trying to control the position.
Barnett tries to free his leg and advance position but Farquharson is retaining full guard. #T12#
Barnett trying to control but Farquharson is working from the bottom.
Barnett is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Farquharson is trying to keep Barnett in close.
Farquharson keeping full guard, as Barnett tries to pass.
Farquharson looking to control.
Barnett sitting in guard here, content to control.
Farquharson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barnett is one step ahead there.
Farquharson is trying to keep Barnett in close.
#T13#
Barnett works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Farquharson is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Barnett 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.
Farquharson is concentrating on defense, preventing Barnett from advancing position. #SUB2#
Barnett is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Farquharson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Barnett's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Barnett's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Farquharson (10) vs (12) Barnett#T14#
Barnett tries to roll but Farquharson sticks to his back.
Farquharson is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Barnett tries to escape but Farquharson has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Farquharson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Barnett knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Barnett for a finish.
Farquharson keeps control of the position as Barnett tries to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnett wins on points by 12 to 10.
Our winner, Quinn Barnett, 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 289 Octavio vs Maximus
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 10 losses; Quinn Barnett! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 5 losses; Niles Standish!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Standish is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Barnett's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnett (0) vs (2) Standish
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Barnett actively working from the bottom here.
Standish is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnett (0) vs (5) Standish
Standish looking to control but Barnett is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Barnett 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnett trying to control here.
Standish performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Barnett is looking to control Standish's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barnett avoid being mounted?#T1#
Well, if Standish 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.
Standish's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Barnett trying to control here.
#T2#
Standish wants to pass the guard but Barnett is defending well.
Standish content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Barnett trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Barnett looking for subs from the bottom but Standish mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnett (0) vs (8) Standish
My spies in Globo Gym (5000) inform me that Standish has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Standish tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Standish trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Standish with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Barnett tries to lock up and control but Standish gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Standish controlling from mount.
Barnett is squirming around, avoiding Standish's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Barnett really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Standish controlling the position easily from mount.
Barnett is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Standish controlling the position easily from mount. #T5#
Barnett is trying desperately to improve position.
Standish fails to advance to Barnett's back.
Barnett regains half guard.
Standish prevents Barnett from improving his position.
Barnett might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T6#
Standish moves into full mount! Barnett won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnett (0) vs (11) Standish
Barnett is looking to get to half guard.
Standish works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Barnett (0) vs (14) Standish
Barnett manages to reverse the position and now he's in Standish's guard. Nice work there by Barnett.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnett (2) vs (14) Standish
Standish looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T7#
Standish looking to control.
Barnett looking to sit in guard and control but Standish gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnett (2) vs (16) Standish
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Barnett holds on and takes a little breather.
Barnett wants to sweep here but Standish controlling him for the moment.
Barnett can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Standish controls the pace.
Barnett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Standish is one step ahead there. #T8#
Standish trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Standish slips nicely into half guard.
Well, if Standish 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.
Barnett desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Standish wants to pass the guard but Barnett is defending well. #T9#
Barnett is trying to get back to full guard.
Barnett is working hard here to advance position.
Standish perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Standish looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Standish with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T10##SUB#
Barnett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Barnett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Standish pulls his head out easily.
Standish perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T11#
Barnett wants to control but Standish is keeping busy.
Standish is controlling the pace.
Barnett keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Barnett has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Standish is working away from the top position though.#T12#
Standish seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Barnett is staying active underneath Standish, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Barnett wants to get back to full guard.
Barnett slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Standish postures up.
#T13#
Barnett has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Standish has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnett (2) vs (19) Standish
Standish content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
More stalling from Standish.
Barnett is looking to reverse the position.#T14#
Standish staying calm.
Barnett is not content to let Standish control the position.
Standish happy to just control the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnett is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Standish wins on points by 19 to 2.
Niles Standish seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SSG 286 Bar vs Hlervu
Date: Mar 31, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 10 losses; Quinn Barnett! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 31 losses; Cyrus Ozymandias!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Barnett tries to clinch but Ozymandias is having none of it. #TD2#
Barnett tries to sprawl but Ozymandias drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnett (0) vs (2) Ozymandias
Ozymandias with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ozymandias tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barnett knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Barnett tries to get to full guard but Ozymandias has control of the leg.
Ozymandias uses his free foot to push down on Barnett's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Barnett. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnett (0) vs (5) Ozymandias
Ozymandias controlling from the full mount.
Barnett regains half guard.
My spies in Silverback MMA 🦍 inform me that Ozymandias has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozymandias is pressing down on Barnett's thigh, looking to free his foot. Barnett is holding on for now.
Ozymandias performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ozymandias wants to pass to mount but Barnett is defending the position. #T1#
Ozymandias content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ozymandias is thwarting Barnett's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ozymandias slows the pace down in half guard.
Ozymandias works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnett (0) vs (8) Ozymandias
Barnett wants to hold on but Ozymandias pushes him away.
Ozymandias controlling his opponent. #T2#
Let's hope that Ozymandias 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.
Barnett is looking to improve his position but Ozymandias isn't that keen on the idea.
Barnett wants to hold on but Ozymandias pushes him away.
Ozymandias looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ozymandias's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Ozymandias fails to take his opponent's back.
Ozymandias controlling the pace for now.
Barnett is wriggling around trying to escape.
Barnett might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ozymandias controlling from the full mount.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Ozymandias.
Barnett is working to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Ozymandias controlling the position easily from mount.
Barnett is looking to get to half guard.
Ozymandias controlling from the full mount.
Barnett is looking to get to half guard.
Ozymandias pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T5#
Ozymandias tries to control but Barnett wriggling away.
Ozymandias controlling the position easily from mount.
Barnett 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: Barnett (2) vs (8) Ozymandias
Barnett trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ozymandias manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnett (2) vs (10) Ozymandias
Barnett 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: Barnett (4) vs (10) Ozymandias
Ozymandias is looking to control Barnett's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ozymandias avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Barnett seems to be working for a kimura but Ozymandias defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Barnett 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.
#T6#
Barnett trying to pass the guard but Ozymandias defending well. #SUB#
Barnett is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ozymandias sees it coming and defends easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Barnett in particular looking to stall.
Ozymandias trying to control from the bottom.
Ozymandias is trying to get back to full guard.
Barnett slows the pace down in half guard. #T7#
Ozymandias holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB#
Barnett is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ozymandias is just riding it out for now. Barnett eventually gives up the hold.
Ozymandias slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ozymandias controlling Barnett's posture.
Ozymandias trying to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ozymandias is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnett (4) vs (12) Ozymandias#T8##SUB#
Barnett looking for a guillotine here but Ozymandias defends easily.
Barnett being controlled here, momentarily.
Ozymandias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ozymandias controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ozymandias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnett is keeping the position for now.
Ozymandias not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T9#
Barnett looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ozymandias looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Barnett controls Ozymandias momentarily but Ozymandias frees himself. #T10#
Ozymandias content to stall in guard here.
Ozymandias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnett is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ozymandias advances to half guard. #T11#
Ozymandias content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Barnett trying to control from the bottom.
Ozymandias trying to pass the guard but Barnett defending well. #SUB#
Barnett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ozymandias pulls his head out easily.
Ozymandias looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Barnett regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ozymandias wants to control from the top but Barnett keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ozymandias won't allow Barnett to sweep him here.
Ozymandias content to stall in guard here. #T12#
Barnett lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnett (6) vs (12) Ozymandias
Barnett slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ozymandias is adopting a defensive guard.
Ozymandias wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnett advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnett (9) vs (12) Ozymandias
Ozymandias is trying to control Barnett's posture but Barnett avoids it. #SUB#
Barnett is trying to get an arm triangle but Ozymandias is defending well. #T13#
Ozymandias is not content to let Barnett control the position.
Ozymandias is looking to reverse the position.
Barnett taking a break here but Ozymandias is having none of it and regains half guard.
Ozymandias wants to improve his position but Barnett is controlling well.
#SUB#
Barnett wants to work for an arm triangle but Ozymandias is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ozymandias tries to roll over but Barnett keeps him under control.#T14#
Barnett with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Barnett passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnett (12) vs (12) Ozymandias
Barnett fails to advance to Ozymandias's back.
Ozymandias is trying to escape the mount.
Barnett tries to control but Ozymandias wriggling away.
Ozymandias 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ozymandias tries to roll over but Barnett keeps him under control.
Barnett trying to control from half guard but Ozymandias is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Barnett gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Barnett takes the fight on points by 13 to 12.
A victorious Quinn Barnett 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:
SSG 272 Hunt vs Edison
Date: Feb 25, 2024 |
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 24 wins and 16 losses; Tanner Kyng! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Quinn Barnett!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kyng moves into the clinch.
Kyng wants to take the fight to the mat but Barnett manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Barnett gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kyng.
Barnett is pressed up against the cage. Kyng has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Barnett down to the mat. Barnett avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tanner Kyng. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Kyng moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Kyng has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Barnett is trying to keep an underhook but Kyng manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kyng (2) vs (0) Barnett
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kyng controlling the action here.
Barnett wants to improve his position but Kyng is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyng stalling.
Barnett holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T1#
Kyng prevents Barnett from improving his position.
Barnett moves into full guard.
Kyng preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnett is pulling down on Kyng's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Barnett working for a triangle but Kyng defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Barnett has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kyng can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kyng stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnett swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Barnett wants to sweep but no luck.
Kyng is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kyng will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Kyng avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Barnett has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kyng has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kyng (5) vs (0) Barnett#T3#
The referee asks Kyng politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kyng prefers to stall for the moment though.
Barnett can't do much from the bottom here.
Kyng taking a breather here.
Barnett can't do much from the bottom here.
Barnett tries to buck Kyng off but Kyng is having none of it.
Kyng controls the position from side control.
Barnett tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kyng wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
Kyng controlling the position.
Barnett tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barnett struggling a bit here.
Kyng takes a little break here. Barnett wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T5#
Barnett is looking to regain half guard here but Kyng keeps moving and retains side control.
Barnett is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Barnett is not content to let Kyng control the position.
Kyng staying calm.
Kyng wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnett keeps working. #T6#
Barnett tries to improve position but can't.
Barnett being controlled for a moment.
Barnett is not content to let Kyng control the position.
A lull in the action here.
Barnett is trying to improve his position.#T7#
A lull in the action here as Kyng stalls from top position.
Barnett tries to improve position but can't.
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.
Kyng wants to control but Barnett is keeping him busy. #T8#
Kyng controlling the position from side mount.
Barnett is trying to control Kyng's posture but Kyng avoids it.
Barnett tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T9#
Kyng just content to control the position. #T10#
Barnett tries to buck Kyng off but Kyng is having none of it.
Kyng slows the pace down.
Kyng has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Barnett tries to buck Kyng off but Kyng is having none of it.#T11#
Barnett is being controlled here.
Kyng wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnett keeps working.
Kyng just content to control the position.
Kyng wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnett keeps working.
Barnett wants to control but Kyng postures up.
Barnett tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kyng wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kyng wants to take a breather but Barnett manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Kyng. #T12#
Barnett 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: Kyng (5) vs (2) Barnett
Kyng trying to control here.
Barnett is pressing down on Kyng's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kyng is holding on for now.
Barnett is trying to control. Kyng wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kyng is looking to control Barnett's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kyng avoid being mounted?#T13#
Barnett is looking to take a break and control but Kyng is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barnett is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kyng! Score +3 for passing guard: Kyng (5) vs (5) Barnett
Kyng is working to get back to half guard.
Barnett can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kyng is looking to escape.
Barnett avoids the attempt from Kyng to control.#SUB2#
Barnett goes for an armbar but Kyng turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kyng. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kyng (7) vs (5) Barnett#SUB2#
Kyng avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T14#
Kyng is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Barnett keeping moving, preventing Kyng from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kyng tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnett is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyng takes the fight on points by 7 to 5.
Tanner Kyng seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SSG 265 Thumb vs Cap
Date: Feb 11, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Tobias Bergman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 9 losses; Quinn Barnett!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Chad Campbell and John Roberts.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Barnett gets a double leg takedown into Bergman's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bergman (0) vs (2) Barnett
Barnett pushing down on Bergman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Barnett tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bergman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Barnett is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bergman is just riding it out for now. Barnett eventually gives up the hold.
Bergman trying to control from the bottom.
Bergman is looking for a sweep. Barnett is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Bergman actively working from the bottom here.
Barnett is trying to control. Bergman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bergman trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Barnett is trying to work for a kimura but Bergman is defending well.
Bergman is not content to let Barnett control the position.
Barnett has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Bergman (0) vs (5) Barnett#T1#
Barnett can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bergman is looking to escape.
Bergman regains half guard.#SUB#
Bergman looking for submissions off his back.
Bergman is staying active underneath Barnett, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Barnett 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bergman is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Barnett not doing much here.
#SUB#
Bergman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Barnett wants to work for an arm triangle but Bergman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Barnett is working for a kimura but Bergman is defending it quite comfortably.
Barnett prevents Bergman from improving his position.#SUB2#
Barnett seems to be looking for submissions.
Bergman gets full guard.
Barnett is looking to advance position but Bergman has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bergman (4) vs (5) Barnett#T3#
Bergman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Barnett gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Bergman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Bergman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barnett is just riding it out for now. Bergman eventually gives up the hold.
Bergman wants to pass to mount but Barnett is defending the position.
Barnett gets back to full guard.
#T4#
Bergman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnett has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Barnett is trying to keep Bergman in close.
Bergman trying to move into half guard but instead Barnett has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bergman (4) vs (7) Barnett
Bergman keeping moving, preventing Barnett from controlling successfully.
Barnett is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Bergman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barnett defends it easily.#T5#
Bergman looking to control.
#SUB#
Barnett got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bergman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barnett has managed to get both his arms back between Bergman's legs - danger averted.
Barnett trying to control the position from guard on top but Bergman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Bergman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barnett advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bergman (4) vs (10) Barnett
Bergman is trying to control Barnett's posture but Barnett avoids it.
Barnett trying to control the action but Bergman is working from the bottom.
Bergman is looking to reverse the position.
Barnett tries to move into full mount but can't pass Bergman's legs. #T6##SUB2#
Barnett tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Barnett has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bergman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Barnett wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Barnett has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Bergman (4) vs (12) Barnett
Bergman tries to reverse the position but Barnett maintains control.#SUB2#
Barnett throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Bergman has his hands clasped together but Barnett breaks the hold and Bergman is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Barnett!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Quinn Barnett!
During a confident post fight interview, Quinn Barnett thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 261 Thumb vs Gascoigne
Date: Jan 28, 2024 |
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; Leopold Shaw! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Quinn Barnett!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Shaw tries for a takedown but Barnett sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Shaw dives in and grabs Barnett's left leg, looking for a takedown. Barnett pushes down on Shaw's head and hops out.#TD#
Shaw drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Shaw (4) vs (0) Barnett
Barnett wants to control but Shaw postures up.#SUB#
Shaw tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shaw has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Shaw tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB#
Shaw is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Barnett knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnett prevents Shaw from moving into mount. #T1#
Barnett tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shaw wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Barnett prevents Shaw from moving into mount.
Barnett manages to get back to half guard.
Shaw wants to pass to mount but Barnett is defending the position. #SUB#
Shaw is working for an americana but Barnett has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Shaw was thinking about the submission.
Shaw will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Shaw trying to control but Barnett is working from the bottom.
Shaw postures up.
Shaw pushing down on Barnett's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Shaw is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Shaw wants to free his trapped foot but Barnett is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shaw is working hard here to advance position.
Shaw has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are battling for position here. Barnett manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Shaw stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shaw wants to control from the top but Barnett keeps moving. #SUB2#
Shaw got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barnett has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shaw has managed to get both his arms back between Barnett's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Shaw pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnett is keeping the position for now.
Barnett trying to control the position.
Shaw trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnett 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: Shaw (4) vs (2) Barnett
Shaw is trying to get back to full guard.
Barnett trying to control from half guard but Shaw is working away.
Shaw wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Barnett wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shaw keeps working.
Barnett uses his free foot to push down on Shaw's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Shaw. Score +3 for passing guard: Shaw (4) vs (5) Barnett
Shaw is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB2#
Barnett swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Shaw is now in Barnett's guard. A big mistake from Barnett there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shaw (6) vs (5) Barnett
Shaw wants to pass the guard but Barnett is keeping the position.
Barnett working a defensive guard here.
Shaw pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnett is keeping the position for now. #T5#
Shaw trying to control but Barnett is working from the bottom.
Barnett trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaw stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnett has control of Shaw's left arm, preventing Shaw from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Barnett had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shaw defends it easily.
Barnett trying to keep a closed guard but Shaw is proving a slippery customer.
#T6#
Barnett keeping full guard, as Shaw tries to pass.
Barnett is trying to control the position but Shaw postures up. #SUB2#
Barnett has his foot on Shaw's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shaw works his way back into a safe position though.
Shaw trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnett trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Barnett throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T7#
Shaw won't allow Barnett to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shaw pushing down on Barnett's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Barnett has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shaw is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Shaw seems to be working for a kimura but Barnett defends the submission attempt.
Shaw wants to free his trapped foot but Barnett is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Shaw is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Barnett is trying to control but can't.
#T8#
Barnett is looking for a sweep. Shaw is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shaw passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Barnett! Score +3 for passing guard: Shaw (9) vs (5) Barnett
Shaw fails to move to back control.
Shaw wants to control the pace but Barnett is squirming around nicely.
Shaw fails to advance to Barnett's back. #SUB#
Shaw is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Barnett has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Barnett! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shaw (9) vs (7) Barnett#T9#
Barnett wants to control from the top but Shaw keeps moving. #SUB#
Shaw had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barnett defends it easily.
Barnett slips nicely into half guard.
Shaw is looking for a sweep. Barnett is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barnett is trying to control. Shaw wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Barnett prevents Shaw from improving his position.#T10#
Barnett wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shaw keeps working.
Barnett not doing much here.
Shaw moves into full guard.
Barnett is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Barnett trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Barnett drops back, looking for a kneebar! Shaw looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Shaw looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Shaw! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Shaw (13) vs (7) Barnett#T11#
Shaw works to advance to full mount. Barnett defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Shaw (15) vs (7) Barnett
Barnett manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Barnett trying to hold on to Shaw's head to control him but Shaw postures up.
Shaw is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Shaw (18) vs (7) Barnett
Shaw tries to take his opponent's back but Barnett turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shaw (18) vs (9) Barnett
Shaw wants to sweep but no luck. #T12#
Barnett wants to control from the top but Shaw keeps moving.
Barnett controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Shaw looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barnett is one step ahead there.
Barnett trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnett preventing the sweep.
Barnett pushes down on Shaw's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T13#
Shaw is pressing down on Barnett's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Barnett won't allow Shaw to sweep him here. #SUB#
Shaw looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Barnett is defending well. Shaw quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Barnett has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Shaw celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leopold Shaw!
Leopold Shaw thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 253 Bar vs Ozymandias
Date: Jan 14, 2024 |
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 7 wins and 8 losses; Quinn Barnett! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Danny Shaw!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Lou da Vinci and Eddie Farnsworth.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Barnett shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Barnett showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnett (2) vs (0) Shaw
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Barnett in particular looking to stall.
Shaw tries to get to full guard but Barnett has control of the leg.
Barnett is keen to just control but Shaw is a slippery customer.
Shaw tries to roll over but Barnett keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Shaw looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnett is looking to take a break and control but Shaw is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shaw wants to improve his position but Barnett is controlling well.
#T1##SUB2#
Shaw looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shaw wants to get back to full guard.
Barnett looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Barnett is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shaw tries to get to full guard but Barnett has control of the leg. #T2##SUB#
Barnett is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Shaw tries to get to full guard but Barnett has control of the leg.
Shaw trying to hold on to Barnett's head to control him but Barnett postures up.
Shaw is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Shaw works his way to full guard. Good work.
Shaw keeping moving, preventing Barnett from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Shaw has his foot on Barnett's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barnett works his way back into a safe position though.
Shaw looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barnett tries to free his leg and advance position but Shaw is retaining full guard.
Shaw being controlled here, momentarily.
Barnett trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shaw not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Shaw is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Shaw 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.
Barnett looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Shaw is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Shaw looking for a guillotine here but Barnett defends easily.
#T5##SUB2#
Shaw looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barnett forces his way into half guard.
Shaw is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnett is taking a breather. Shaw 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.
Barnett passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnett (5) vs (0) Shaw
Barnett sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T6#
Shaw is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnett moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Barnett (8) vs (0) Shaw#SUB#
Barnett is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Shaw knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Shaw for a finish.
Shaw manages to reverse the position and now he's in Barnett's guard. Nice work there by Shaw.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnett (8) vs (2) Shaw
Shaw tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnett is retaining full guard. #T7#
Shaw passes into half guard.
Barnett is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Shaw is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Barnett is looking to improve his position.
#T8#
Barnett wants to control but Shaw is keeping busy.
Barnett is looking for a sweep. Shaw is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barnett wants to control but Shaw is keeping busy.
Shaw prevents Barnett from improving his position.#T9#
Shaw is stalling here. Barnett is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Shaw seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Barnett has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnett (12) vs (2) Shaw
Shaw tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Barnett wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnett wants to control but Shaw is keeping him busy.
Shaw sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Barnett trying to advance position but Shaw counters by regaining guard. #SUB2#
Shaw looking for a guillotine here but Barnett defends easily.
Shaw trying to keep a closed guard but Barnett is proving a slippery customer.
#T10#
Shaw tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Barnett avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Shaw keeping moving, preventing Barnett from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Barnett has gone for a leg lock! Shaw slips out almost immediately though and dives into Barnett's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnett (12) vs (4) Shaw
Shaw forces his way into half guard.#T11#
Barnett wants to control but Shaw is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Barnett tries to get to full guard but Shaw has control of the leg.
Shaw trying to control from half guard but Barnett is working away.
Shaw works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnett (12) vs (7) Shaw
Barnett wants to control but Shaw is having none of it.#T12#
Barnett tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barnett 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: Barnett (14) vs (7) Shaw
Barnett is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Shaw escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barnett gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shaw not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Shaw looking for a guillotine here but Barnett defends easily.
#SUB2#
Barnett avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T13#
Shaw 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.#SUB2#
Shaw is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Barnett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shaw is keeping the position for now.
Barnett passes Shaw's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Barnett moves into full mount! Shaw won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnett (17) vs (7) Shaw#T14##SUB#
Barnett with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Barnett trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Shaw is trying desperately to improve position.
Barnett controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Barnett working for a submission but Shaw is keeping him at bay.
Shaw is looking to improve his position but Barnett isn't that keen on the idea.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnett takes the fight on points by 17 to 7.
Quinn Barnett thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 247 Chai vs Jones
Date: Dec 31, 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 London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; T Mustana Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Quinn Barnett!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Russell Pearce and Bruno Lombardi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Chai moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Chai is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Barnett can't fight it off and eventually Chai manages to take the fight to the floor. Barnett looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (0) Barnett
Chai's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Barnett 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.
Barnett keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
Barnett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chai is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnett controls Chai momentarily but Chai frees himself. #T1#
Chai looking to pass the guard.
Barnett 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 ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai wants to control from the top but Barnett keeps moving.
Barnett keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass.
Barnett being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Chai postures up.
Barnett seems keen to control Chai's posture.
Chai won't allow Barnett to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Barnett has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chai can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnett is keeping the position for now.
Chai stays in close to Barnett's body and controls the position. #T3#
Chai has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chai pushing down on Barnett's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Barnett gets full guard.
Barnett not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barnett looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnett, not yet.
Barnett managing to control the position. #T4#
Chai is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (0) Barnett
Barnett seems a little lost for a moment, as Chai dominates the positioning.#SUB#
Chai thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Barnett is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Chai wants to control but Barnett is keeping him busy.
Barnett tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chai wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chai tries to advance to mount but Barnett denies him.
A lull in the action here as Chai stalls from top position.
Barnett sneaks back into half guard.
Barnett wants to get back to full guard.
Barnett makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Barnett.#T6#
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnett is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Barnett working for submissions but it's allowed Chai to get to half guard.
Barnett wants to improve his position but Chai is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Chai in particular looking to stall.
Barnett is staying active underneath Chai, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Barnett is controlling Chai's trapped leg to prevent Chai from advancing to side control.
Chai has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Barnett wants to improve his position but Chai is controlling well.
#T7#
Barnett trying to hold on to Chai's head to control him but Chai postures up.
Still in half guard, Chai seems content to control.
Chai wants to free his trapped foot but Barnett is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Chai moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (8) vs (0) Barnett
Barnett controls the position for a moment.
Chai gets to mount! Barnett was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (10) vs (0) Barnett#T8#
Chai is looking to work his way around to Barnett's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Chai can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Barnett is looking to escape.
Chai with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Chai controlling his opponent. #T9#
Barnett holds on for dear life, controlling Chai's posture momentarily.
Chai wants to take Barnett's back here but Barnett is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Barnett is desperately trying to improve his position but Chai has a good base and remains in mount.
Barnett stops Chai from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Barnett working to try and regain half guard.
#T10#
Chai wants to take Barnett's back here but Barnett is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Chai can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Barnett is looking to escape.
Chai takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Barnett is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chai wants to control the pace but Barnett is squirming around nicely. #T11#
Chai controlling the pace for now.
Barnett working to try and regain half guard.
Barnett keeps trying to improve his position.
Barnett tries to hold on but Chai pushes him away.
Chai controlling from the full mount. #T12##SUB#
Chai working for a submission but Barnett is keeping him at bay.
Barnett tries to reverse the position but Chai maintains control.
Chai looking to control but Barnett is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Chai controlling the position easily from mount.
Barnett tries to reverse the position but Chai maintains control.#T13#
Barnett wants to control but Chai is having none of it.
Chai prevents Barnett from getting the reversal.
Chai sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Barnett defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Chai.
Barnett tries to hold on but Chai pushes him away.
Chai with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T14#
Barnett is trying desperately to improve position.
Chai manages to capitalize on a mistake by Barnett to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Chai (13) vs (0) Barnett
Chai tries to get the hooks in deep but Barnett pushed the leg off. #SUB#
Chai working for a choke but Barnett is defending well. #SUB#
Barnett fending off the submission attempt from Chai.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai takes the fight on points by 13 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, T Mustana Chai thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 241 Finn vs Johnson
Date: Dec 17, 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 London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Quinn Barnett! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Leonhard Klopstock!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Roberts and Bruno Lombardi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Klopstock shoots in for a takedown but Barnett shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Klopstock fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Barnett to the ground. Klopstock is now in Barnett's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnett (0) vs (2) Klopstock
Klopstock wants to control from the top but Barnett keeps moving.
Barnett not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Klopstock stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klopstock trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnett keeping full guard, as Klopstock tries to pass. #T1#
Barnett 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.
Klopstock trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnett will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Klopstock is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Klopstock avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Klopstock must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Klopstock sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Barnett's guard. #SUB2#
Klopstock seems to be looking for submissions.
#T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Barnett manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Klopstock trying to move into half guard but instead Barnett has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnett (2) vs (2) Klopstock
Klopstock can't keep his opponent in guard - Barnett advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Barnett moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnett (5) vs (2) Klopstock
Barnett wants to lay and pray for a moment but Klopstock keeps working.
Klopstock tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Barnett wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Klopstock told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Barnett tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Klopstock is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Klopstock gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Barnett is working for a kimura but Klopstock is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Barnett is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Klopstock defends it well. #SUB#
Barnett 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.
Klopstock is looking for a sweep. Barnett is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Klopstock is still trying to improve position.
Klopstock wants to control but Barnett is keeping busy.
Klopstock regains full guard. Nicely done.
Barnett trying to control but Klopstock is working from the bottom.
Barnett stopping the sweep attempt from Klopstock.
Barnett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Barnett avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Barnett looking to sit in guard and control but Klopstock gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnett (5) vs (4) Klopstock#T5#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barnett is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnett (7) vs (4) Klopstock
Klopstock looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Barnett puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Klopstock is pressing down on Barnett's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Klopstock throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Klopstock not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barnett trying to control the position from guard on top but Klopstock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Klopstock working for a triangle but Barnett defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Barnett is posturing up here but Klopstock has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Barnett tries to roll out but it's too tight and Barnett has to tap! Slick submission there by Klopstock!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leonhard Klopstock!
After the fight, Leonhard Klopstock was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
SSG 233 McCain vs Finn
Date: Nov 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 10 losses; Ragnar Lothbrok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Quinn Barnett!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Barnett tries to clinch but Lothbrok moves away #TD#
and Lothbrok counters with a nice double leg into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lothbrok (2) vs (0) Barnett
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barnett is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lothbrok (2) vs (2) Barnett#SUB#
Barnett avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Barnett avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Barnett looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lothbrok escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barnett gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Barnett seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T1#
Barnett trying to control the position from guard on top but Lothbrok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnett passes Lothbrok's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Lothbrok actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Lothbrok is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnett pulls his head out easily.
Barnett is looking to take a break and control but Lothbrok is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barnett trying to pass the guard but Lothbrok defending well. #T2#
Lothbrok wants to control but Barnett is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Lothbrok is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnett pulls his head out easily.
Barnett content to control rather than advance.
Barnett is thwarting Lothbrok's attempts to control the position.
Barnett wants to take a breather but Lothbrok is having none of it. #SUB2#
Barnett is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Lothbrok as he works his way to full guard.
#T3##SUB#
Lothbrok has his foot on Barnett's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barnett works his way back into a safe position though.
Barnett passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Lothbrok (2) vs (5) Barnett
Lothbrok is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Barnett has hold of Lothbrok's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Lothbrok seems comfortable defending it but Barnett has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Lothbrok is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Lothbrok is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Barnett couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Quinn Barnett!
After winning the bout, Quinn Barnett thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SSG 220 Hall vs Orion
Date: Oct 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 9 losses; Zachary Benjamins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Quinn Barnett!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Anthony Taglia and Joseph Jones.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Barnett gets tackled into the cage by Benjamins. Benjamins maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Benjamins is fighting off a takedown attempt but Barnett is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Benjamins to the mat. Benjamins regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Benjamins (0) vs (2) Barnett
Barnett controls from within his opponent's guard.
Barnett preventing the sweep.
Barnett pushing down on Benjamins's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Benjamins is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Barnett seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benjamins wants to control but Barnett is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Benjamins is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnett tries to pass the half guard into mount. Benjamins knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Benjamins wants to control but Barnett is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Barnett is looking for a kimura here.
#T1#
Barnett passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Benjamins (0) vs (5) Barnett
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benjamins 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: Benjamins (2) vs (5) Barnett#SUB2#
Barnett is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Benjamins defends well.
Barnett controlling Benjamins's posture.
Benjamins trying to control but Barnett is working from the bottom.
Barnett keeping full guard, as Benjamins tries to pass. #T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barnett is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Benjamins (2) vs (7) Barnett
Benjamins trying to control the position.
Benjamins wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnett slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Benjamins is trying to keep Barnett in close.
#T3#
Barnett engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Barnett preventing the sweep.
Barnett controlling from the top position.
Benjamins looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Barnett puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Benjamins wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Barnett is thwarting Benjamins's attempts to control the position.
Barnett with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Barnett is thwarting Benjamins's attempts to control the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Barnett in particular looking to stall.
Benjamins is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Barnett's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Barnett's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Benjamins (6) vs (7) Barnett
Barnett trying to control the action but Benjamins just sinks the hooks in.
Benjamins keeps control of the position as Barnett tries to break free.
#SUB#
Barnett is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Benjamins gets his way!
Barnett is keeping busy.
#T5##SUB#
Benjamins tightening his grip on Barnett, looking for the choke.
Barnett trying to control the hands but Benjamins won't let him.
Barnett is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Benjamins is staying active.#T6#
Barnett can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Benjamins working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Benjamins is trying to stick to Barnett's back but Barnett is turning into Benjamins. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Benjamins's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Barnett. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Benjamins (6) vs (9) Barnett
Barnett controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Barnett's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Barnett postures up.
Benjamins being controlled here, momentarily.
Let's hope that Barnett 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.#T7#
Barnett advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Benjamins (6) vs (12) Barnett#SUB2#
Barnett thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Barnett takes a little break here. Benjamins wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Benjamins sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Benjamins tries to get to full guard but Barnett has control of the leg.
Barnett seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Benjamins wants to improve his position but Barnett is controlling well.
#T8#
Barnett slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Barnett is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Benjamins defends it well.
Benjamins wants to control but Barnett is keeping busy.
Benjamins is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Barnett's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Barnett's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Benjamins (10) vs (12) Barnett
Barnett tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Barnett defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Benjamins is trying to control but Barnett is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
#T9#
Barnett is trying desperately to improve position.
Benjamins trying to control but Barnett is having none of it.
Barnett 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: Benjamins (10) vs (14) Barnett
Barnett controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Benjamins wants to sweep but no luck. #T10#
Benjamins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barnett controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Barnett pushes down on Benjamins's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Barnett is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Benjamins is looking to control Barnett's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Benjamins avoid being mounted?
Barnett is controlling the pace.
Barnett is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Benjamins! Score +3 for passing guard: Benjamins (10) vs (17) Barnett#T11#
Barnett is looking to work his way around to Benjamins's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Barnett prevents Benjamins from getting the reversal.
Barnett content just to control the position here.
Benjamins is looking to improve his position but Barnett isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Barnett is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Benjamins is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Benjamins flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Barnett anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Benjamins and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Barnett slips an arm under Benjamins chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Barnett has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Barnett is squeezing on Benjamins like an anaconda would it's prey. Benjamins fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Quinn Barnett!
Quinn Barnett seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SSG 213 Majere vs Makarov
Date: Oct 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 6 wins and 3 losses; Satan Blue! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Quinn Barnett!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Blue gets tackled into the cage by Barnett. Barnett maintains the clinch. #TD#
Blue pulls guard.
Blue looking to control.
Blue looking for a sweep. Not yet Blue, not yet.
Barnett is looking to advance position but Blue has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Blue (4) vs (0) Barnett
Barnett wants to control but Blue is having none of it.#SUB#
Blue with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Blue wants to control the pace but Barnett is squirming around nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Barnett is desperately trying to improve his position but Blue has a good base and remains in mount.
Blue trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Barnett tries to lock up and control but Blue gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Barnett tries to reverse the position but Blue maintains control.
Barnett is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Blue moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Blue (7) vs (0) Barnett#T2#
Barnett trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Blue is looking for the choke from the back position but Barnett is controlling his hands well.
A lull in the action here.
Blue gets his hands free as Barnett looks to control. #SUB#
Barnett is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Blue gets his way!
I really don't envy Barnett right now.
Blue tries to keep control of the position but Barnett is staying busy.#SUB#
Barnett defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Blue is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Barnett defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Blue seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Blue doesn't have the hooks in and Barnett manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blue (7) vs (2) Barnett
Barnett trying to control but Blue is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Blue looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barnett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blue swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnett trying to control the position from guard on top but Blue is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Barnett won't allow Blue to sweep him here.
Barnett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blue is keeping the position for now.
Blue can't keep his opponent in guard - Barnett advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Barnett is looking for a kimura but Blue is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barnett to get the leverage.
Blue wants to improve his position but Barnett is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Blue is defending against the submission attempts here by Barnett.
Blue wants to get back to full guard.#T5##SUB2#
Barnett is looking for a kimura but Blue is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barnett to get the leverage.
Barnett is looking to take a break and control but Blue is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Blue manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Blue has control of Barnett's left arm, preventing Barnett from doing any damage.
Barnett wants to control from the top but Blue keeps moving. #SUB2#
Barnett drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Blue dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blue (9) vs (2) Barnett
Barnett looking to control but Blue passes into half guard.
Barnett tries to roll over but Blue keeps him under control.#SUB#
Blue is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Barnett sees it coming and defends easily.#T6#
Blue is trying to control. Barnett wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Blue wants to free his trapped foot but Barnett is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Barnett trying to control from the bottom.
Barnett wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Barnett looking for submissions off his back.
Blue is trying to control the action in half guard but Barnett is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Barnett is looking to improve his position.
#T7#
Blue has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (12) vs (2) Barnett
Barnett is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Blue has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Blue (15) vs (2) Barnett
Barnett can't escape the position.
Barnett tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Blue trying to control but Barnett is having none of it.
Barnett tries to hold on but Blue postures up.#T8#
Blue manages to capitalize on a mistake by Barnett to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Blue (18) vs (2) Barnett#SUB#
Blue looking to break Barnett's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Barnett remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Blue will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Blue tries to keep control of the position but Barnett is staying busy.#SUB#
Barnett showing good submission defense here.
Barnett looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Barnett showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Blue looking for the choke but no joy. #T9#
Barnett looking very determined here, making life difficult for Blue.
#SUB#
Blue is cranking Barnett's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Barnett! He's tightened the choke and Barnett is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Satan Blue!
A relieved looking Satan Blue 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 200 Thumb vs Chai
Date: Sep 17, 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 London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Quinn Barnett! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Melinos Jargon!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Franklyn Lucas and Steve Montenegro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Barnett moves into the clinch.#TD#
Barnett lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnett (2) vs (0) Jargon#SUB#
Barnett is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jargon is looking to control Barnett's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jargon avoid being mounted?
Jargon is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Barnett is staying active.#SUB#
Barnett is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Barnett wants to work for an arm triangle but Jargon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Barnett wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jargon keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jargon is looking for a sweep. Barnett is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barnett is pressing down on Jargon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jargon is holding on for now.
Jargon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1##SUB#
Barnett is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jargon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barnett.
Jargon won't allow Barnett to pass to mount.
Jargon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Barnett is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jargon has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Barnett 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jargon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jargon.#T2#
Jargon is trying to control the position but Barnett postures up.
Jargon is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Barnett preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Barnett drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jargon looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jargon looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jargon! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnett (2) vs (4) Jargon
Jargon is looking to take a break and control but Barnett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barnett manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T3#
Jargon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Jargon is working for a submission of some sort.
Barnett moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Barnett looking to control.
Jargon advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnett (2) vs (7) Jargon#SUB2#
Jargon tries for a kimura but Barnett is defending well. #SUB2#
Jargon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Barnett wants to control but Jargon postures up.#T4#
Jargon wants to take a breather but Barnett manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Jargon.
Jargon wants to pass the guard but Barnett is keeping the position.
Barnett is controlling Jargon's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnett controls Jargon momentarily but Jargon frees himself. #SUB#
Jargon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Barnett looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jargon slips nicely into half guard.#T5##SUB2#
Jargon seems to be working for a kimura but Barnett defends the submission attempt.
Barnett keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Barnett slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jargon tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnett is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Barnett throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jargon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnett is keeping the position for now. #T6#
Barnett trying to keep a closed guard but Jargon is proving a slippery customer.
Jargon being controlled here momentarily.
Jargon won't allow Barnett to sweep him here.
Barnett keeping moving, preventing Jargon from controlling successfully.
Barnett has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barnett is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnett (4) vs (7) Jargon
Barnett wants to pass the guard but Jargon is keeping the position.
Jargon working a defensive guard here.
#T7##SUB2#
Jargon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barnett is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Barnett got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jargon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barnett has managed to get both his arms back between Jargon's legs - danger averted.
Jargon looking for a sweep. Not yet Jargon, not yet.
Barnett trying to control but Jargon is working from the bottom.
Barnett tries to free his leg and advance position but Jargon is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Jargon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barnett defends well.
Jargon trying to control the position.
Jargon looking for a sweep. Not yet Jargon, not yet. #T8#
Jargon is trying to control the position but Barnett postures up.
Jargon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barnett is one step ahead there.
Barnett postures up.
Barnett pushes down on Jargon's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Barnett is keen to just control but Jargon is a slippery customer.
Barnett wants to pass to mount but Jargon is defending the position.
Jargon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Barnett sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jargon's guard.
Barnett is looking to advance position but Jargon won't allow it.
Barnett controlling the pace. #T9#
Barnett works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnett (7) vs (7) Jargon
Barnett trying to control but Jargon is having none of it.
Jargon prevents Barnett from taking his back.
Barnett looking to control but Jargon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jargon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T10##SUB#
Barnett is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Jargon to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Jargon shrugs it off.
Jargon wants to hold on but Barnett pushes him away.
Jargon regains half guard.
Barnett wants to take a breather but Jargon is having none of it.
Barnett is thwarting Jargon's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Barnett seems to be working for a kimura but Jargon defends the submission attempt.
Jargon is looking to control Barnett's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jargon avoid being mounted?
Jargon tries to get to full guard but Barnett has control of the leg. #T11#
Jargon keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Jargon actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Barnett seems to be working for a kimura but Jargon defends the submission attempt.
Barnett passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnett (10) vs (7) Jargon
Jargon tries to improve position but can't.
Barnett advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnett (12) vs (7) Jargon#SUB#
Barnett jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Jargon manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Jargon is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Barnett's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T12#
Jargon wants to improve his position but Barnett is controlling well.
Barnett tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jargon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Barnett is trying to control the action in half guard but Jargon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Barnett 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.
Jargon gets back to full guard.
#T13#
Jargon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barnett manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnett (12) vs (9) Jargon
Barnett bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jargon's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnett (14) vs (9) Jargon#SUB2#
Barnett got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jargon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barnett has managed to get both his arms back between Jargon's legs - danger averted.
Barnett trying to control but Jargon is working from the bottom.
Jargon is trying to keep Barnett in close.
Barnett looking to pass the guard.
Jargon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barnett advances to half guard. #T14#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jargon is pressing down on Barnett's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Barnett works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jargon tries to get to full guard but Barnett has control of the leg.
Barnett wants to advance to full mount but Jargon doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #SUB2#
Jargon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barnett doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barnett manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jargon looks winded!
Barnett trying to control but Jargon is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnett passes Jargon's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jargon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnett takes the fight on points by 14 to 9.
Quinn Barnett decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 194 Macker vs Zulu
Date: Sep 03, 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 London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Quinn Barnett! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Raja Silalahi!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Lou da Vinci and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Silalahi dives in and scores a takedown into Barnett's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnett (0) vs (2) Silalahi#SUB#
Barnett looking for a guillotine here but Silalahi defends easily.
Silalahi stopping the sweep attempt from Barnett.#SUB#
Silalahi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barnett has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Silalahi has managed to get both his arms back between Barnett's legs - danger averted.
Silalahi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnett is keeping the position for now.
Silalahi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnett keeping moving, preventing Silalahi from controlling successfully.
Barnett is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Silalahi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silalahi stands and throws Barnett's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnett (0) vs (5) Silalahi
Barnett struggling a bit here.
Barnett sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Silalahi is keen to just control but Barnett is a slippery customer.
Silalahi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Silalahi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnett keeps working. #T2#
Silalahi tries to pass to full mount but Barnett defends it.
Barnett is not content to let Silalahi control the position.
Silalahi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Silalahi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barnett knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Silalahi controlling the action here.
Barnett wants to get back to full guard but Silalahi has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnett (0) vs (8) Silalahi#SUB2#
Silalahi working for a submission but Barnett is keeping him at bay.
Silalahi looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Barnett has given up his back. Will we see Silalahi going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Barnett (0) vs (11) Silalahi#SUB2#
Silalahi working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silalahi controls the position.
Barnett manages to reverse the position and now he's in Silalahi's guard. Nice work there by Barnett.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnett (2) vs (11) Silalahi
Silalahi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barnett might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Silalahi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barnett trying to control but Silalahi is working from the bottom. #T4#
Silalahi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barnett's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnett (2) vs (13) Silalahi
Silalahi content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Barnett working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silalahi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Barnett is tightening it up a little... Silalahi has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Silalahi reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Silalahi taps out! Nice BJJ there by Barnett!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Quinn Barnett!
During a confident post fight interview, Quinn Barnett thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 179 Snowstrinski vs Chai
Date: Jul 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 London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Quinn Barnett! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 1 losses; Yuri Prochazka!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Lou da Vinci and Franklyn Lucas.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Barnett shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Prochazka is trying to defend but Barnett finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnett (2) vs (0) Prochazka#SUB#
Barnett is looking for a kimura here.
Barnett looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Barnett prevents Prochazka from improving his position.
Barnett trying to mount his opponent but Prochazka defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prochazka is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Barnett's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Barnett's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnett (2) vs (4) Prochazka
Prochazka really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Barnett.
Barnett wants to escape the position.
#T1#
Prochazka has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Barnett's body.
I really don't envy Barnett right now.
Barnett manages to reverse the position and now he's in Prochazka's guard. Nice work there by Barnett.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnett (4) vs (4) Prochazka
Barnett tries to free his leg and advance position but Prochazka is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnett pushes down on Prochazka's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Prochazka slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Barnett seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T2##SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Prochazka had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barnett defends it easily.
Prochazka pulls Barnett in close to prevent any damage.
Prochazka is trying to keep Barnett in close.
Barnett trying to control the position from guard on top but Prochazka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Prochazka is trying to control the position but Barnett postures up. #SUB2#
Prochazka is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barnett is aware though and is defending well.
Prochazka can't keep his opponent in guard - Barnett advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Barnett is working for a submission of some sort.
Prochazka is looking to improve his position.
Prochazka slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Barnett advances to half guard. #T4#
Prochazka tries to get to full guard but Barnett has control of the leg.
Prochazka slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Barnett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Prochazka swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Prochazka not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Prochazka looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barnett is one step ahead there.
Prochazka keeping moving, preventing Barnett from controlling successfully. #T5#
Barnett passes Prochazka's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Prochazka tries to get to full guard but Barnett has control of the leg.
Barnett trying to control the action but Prochazka is working from the bottom.
Prochazka is looking to improve his position.
Prochazka trying to control but Barnett postures up.
Barnett wants to pass to mount but Prochazka is defending the position.
Barnett works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnett (7) vs (4) Prochazka#SUB#
Barnett wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Prochazka, who protects the arm well. #T6#
Prochazka is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Barnett goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Prochazka rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Barnett's guard! Nice work there by Prochazka! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnett (7) vs (6) Prochazka
Barnett trying to keep a closed guard but Prochazka is proving a slippery customer.
Prochazka sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Barnett trying to keep a closed guard but Prochazka is proving a slippery customer.
#T7#
Prochazka stopping the sweep attempt from Barnett.
Prochazka trying to control but Barnett is working from the bottom.
Prochazka passes into half guard.
Barnett tries to roll over but Prochazka keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Prochazka seems to be working for a kimura but Barnett defends the submission attempt.
Barnett makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Barnett.
Barnett manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Prochazka manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnett (9) vs (6) Prochazka#T8#
Barnett postures up.
Barnett slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnett (12) vs (6) Prochazka#SUB#
Barnett wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Prochazka, who protects the arm well.
Prochazka is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Barnett is trying to get an arm triangle but Prochazka is defending well. #T9##SUB#
Barnett looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Prochazka regains half guard.
Barnett wants to pass the guard but Prochazka is defending well. #SUB#
Barnett is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Prochazka is just riding it out for now. Barnett eventually gives up the hold.
Prochazka trying to hold on to Barnett's head to control him but Barnett postures up.
#T10#
Barnett trying to control the pace.
Prochazka is pressing down on Barnett's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Prochazka had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barnett defends it easily.
Barnett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Prochazka controls Barnett momentarily but Barnett frees himself. #SUB2#
Barnett got a little sloppy there for a moment and Prochazka has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barnett has managed to get both his arms back between Prochazka's legs - danger averted.
Barnett is pushing down on Prochazka's leg trying to pass to half guard. Prochazka is fighting to maintain full guard but Barnett has managed to sneak the leg through.#T11#
Barnett looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Prochazka is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Barnett is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Prochazka defends it well. #SUB#
Barnett is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Prochazka sees it coming and defends easily.
Prochazka makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Prochazka.
Barnett looking to pass the guard. #T12##SUB2#
Prochazka is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barnett defends well.
Barnett trying to control the position from guard on top but Prochazka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Prochazka not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Barnett content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Prochazka has locked up a guillotine! Prochazka's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Barnett is holding on here and Prochazka must be using up a lot of energy. Barnett has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Prochazka gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Yuri Prochazka!
Yuri Prochazka seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SSG 177 Chai vs Kyng
Date: Jul 23, 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 London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Quinn Barnett! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Sardon Heliogabale!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Barnett decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnett (2) vs (0) Heliogabale
Heliogabale wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Heliogabale actively working from the bottom here.
Heliogabale is trying to get back to full guard.
Barnett is trying to control. Heliogabale wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Barnett is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Heliogabale doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barnett.
Heliogabale slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Heliogabale looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barnett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Barnett is stalling in the full guard.
Barnett pushes down on Heliogabale's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Barnett tries to pass to full mount but Heliogabale defends it.
Heliogabale keeping control of the position.
Heliogabale moves into full guard.
Barnett postures up.
#T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Barnett wants to pass the guard but Heliogabale is keeping the position.
Barnett sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Heliogabale's guard.
Barnett seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Heliogabale does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Barnett moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnett (5) vs (0) Heliogabale#SUB#
Barnett is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Heliogabale is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Heliogabale manages to work his way to half guard, despite Barnett's best efforts.
Barnett is thwarting Heliogabale's attempts to control the position.
Still in half guard, Barnett seems content to control.#T3#
Barnett wants to pass to mount but Heliogabale is defending the position.
Heliogabale gets back to full guard.
Heliogabale keeping full guard, as Barnett tries to pass.
Heliogabale pulls Barnett in to control the position.
Barnett wants to pass the guard but Heliogabale is keeping the position.
Barnett looking to sit in guard and control but Heliogabale gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnett (5) vs (2) Heliogabale
Heliogabale advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnett (5) vs (5) Heliogabale
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Heliogabale tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Barnett wants to control but Heliogabale postures up.#T4#
Heliogabale trying to control the position but Barnett is working away.
Barnett is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Heliogabale's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Heliogabale wants to pass to mount but Barnett is defending the position.
Barnett gets back to full guard.
Heliogabale trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnett manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Heliogabale manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnett (7) vs (5) Heliogabale
Heliogabale keeping full guard, as Barnett tries to pass. #T5#
Heliogabale bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barnett's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnett (7) vs (7) Heliogabale
Barnett is trying to keep Heliogabale in close.
Heliogabale advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnett (7) vs (10) Heliogabale#SUB2#
Heliogabale thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Barnett is looking to reverse the position.
Heliogabale wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnett keeps working.
Barnett is trying to improve his position.#T6#
Barnett is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Heliogabale off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnett (11) vs (10) Heliogabale
Heliogabale manages to reverse the position and now he's in Barnett's guard. Nice work there by Heliogabale.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnett (11) vs (12) Heliogabale#SUB#
Heliogabale got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barnett has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Heliogabale has managed to get both his arms back between Barnett's legs - danger averted.
Barnett keeping full guard, as Heliogabale tries to pass.
Barnett wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnett can't keep his opponent in guard - Heliogabale advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Heliogabale is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Barnett has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Barnett actively working from the bottom here.#T7#
Heliogabale trying to mount his opponent but Barnett defends it.
Barnett tries to get to full guard but Heliogabale has control of the leg.
Barnett moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Heliogabale engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Barnett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Heliogabale is one step ahead there.
Heliogabale stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnett swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
Barnett keeping moving, preventing Heliogabale from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Barnett escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Heliogabale gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Barnett looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barnett trying to control the position.
Heliogabale looking to pass the guard.
Heliogabale advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnett (11) vs (15) Heliogabale#T9#
Barnett is not content to let Heliogabale control the position.
Barnett can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Heliogabale is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Barnett knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Barnett is not content to let Heliogabale control the position.
Barnett is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T10#
Barnett manages to work his way to half guard, despite Heliogabale's best efforts.
Barnett is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Heliogabale's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Heliogabale's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnett (15) vs (15) Heliogabale
Heliogabale tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Heliogabale showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Barnett is persistently looking for the submission but Heliogabale is defending it well.
#SUB#
Barnett working for a choke but Heliogabale is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Heliogabale's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T11##SUB#
Barnett is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Heliogabale is defending well though. Barnett let's go of the attempt for now.
Heliogabale tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Heliogabale keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Barnett wants to take Heliogabale's back here but Heliogabale is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T12##SUB#
Barnett jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Heliogabale is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Heliogabale and Barnett has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB#
Barnett is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Heliogabale is trying to escape and Barnett transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Heliogabale is forced to tap! Nice work there by Barnett! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Quinn Barnett!
A victorious Quinn Barnett 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:
SSG 168 Goble vs Kersikov
Date: Jul 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 6 wins and 0 losses; Yojizo Trismegistus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Quinn Barnett!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Trismegistus drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Trismegistus (2) vs (0) Barnett
Barnett has his hands on Trismegistus's head, controlling the position.
Trismegistus preventing the sweep.
Barnett is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Trismegistus slips nicely into half guard.
Trismegistus slows the pace down in half guard.
Barnett tries to get to full guard but Trismegistus has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trismegistus looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Trismegistus looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1#
Barnett wants to get back to full guard.
Barnett is still trying to improve position.
Trismegistus works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Trismegistus (5) vs (0) Barnett
Barnett sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Trismegistus looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Trismegistus will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Barnett is trying to get back to full guard.
Trismegistus uses his free foot to push down on Barnett's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Barnett. Score +3 for passing guard: Trismegistus (8) vs (0) Barnett#T2#
Trismegistus prevents Barnett from getting the reversal.
Trismegistus is looking to work his way around to Barnett's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Barnett is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Barnett is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trismegistus moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Trismegistus (11) vs (0) Barnett
Trismegistus is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T3#
I really don't envy Barnett right now.
Trismegistus trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Barnett doesn't escape.
Trismegistus gets his hands free as Barnett looks to control.
Trismegistus is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Trismegistus trying to control.#T4#
Trismegistus is really struggling to control Barnett but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Barnett should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Trismegistus biding his time, controlling Barnett. #SUB#
Barnett fending off the submission attempt from Trismegistus.
I really don't envy Barnett right now.
Trismegistus wants to control but Barnett is keeping busy.
Trismegistus trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Barnett doesn't escape. #T5#
Barnett is really stuck here.
Trismegistus is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Barnett trying to control the action but Trismegistus just sinks the hooks in.
Trismegistus is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T6##SUB#
Barnett is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Trismegistus gets his way!
Barnett is in bad spot here.
Trismegistus controlling from the back.#SUB#
Trismegistus is persistently looking for the submission but Barnett is defending it well.
Trismegistus has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Barnett's body.
Trismegistus is hanging on to Barnett's back as he tries to escape.
#T7#
Barnett prevents Trismegistus from getting a body triangle.
Trismegistus looking to hold on to the position here but Barnett rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Barnett being controlled here, momentarily.
Trismegistus looking to pass the guard.
Barnett looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnett, not yet.
Trismegistus trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Trismegistus postures up.
Trismegistus passes Barnett's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Barnett wants to control but Trismegistus is keeping busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Barnett manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Barnett not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trismegistus 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.
Trismegistus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnett is keeping the position for now.
Barnett not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T9#
Trismegistus won't allow Barnett to sweep him here.
Trismegistus not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Trismegistus wants to control from the top but Barnett keeps moving.
Barnett controls Trismegistus momentarily but Trismegistus frees himself.
Trismegistus wants to pass the guard but Barnett is keeping the position.
Barnett 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.
Trismegistus 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. #T10#
Barnett keeping full guard, as Trismegistus tries to pass.
Trismegistus 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.
Barnett wants to sweep here but Trismegistus controlling him for the moment.
Trismegistus wants to pass the guard but Barnett is keeping the position.
Trismegistus wants to control from the top but Barnett keeps moving. #T11#
Trismegistus sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Trismegistus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barnett is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trismegistus (11) vs (2) Barnett
Trismegistus 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: Trismegistus (13) vs (2) Barnett
Barnett wants to control but Trismegistus is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T12#
Trismegistus works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Trismegistus (16) vs (2) Barnett
Trismegistus controlling from the full mount.
Barnett is looking to improve his position but Trismegistus isn't that keen on the idea.
Trismegistus controlling from mount.
Barnett tries to reverse the position but Trismegistus maintains control.#T13#
Barnett tries to hold on but Trismegistus pushes him away.
Trismegistus takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Barnett really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Barnett is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Trismegistus trying to control but Barnett is having none of it.
Trismegistus looking to control and managing it successfully. #T14#
Trismegistus wants to control the pace but Barnett is squirming around nicely.
Trismegistus takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Barnett looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Trismegistus (19) vs (2) Barnett
Trismegistus has good solid back control here.
Barnett manages to reverse the position and now he's in Trismegistus's guard. Nice work there by Barnett.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trismegistus (19) vs (4) Barnett
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trismegistus pulls Barnett in close to prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trismegistus takes the fight on points by 19 to 4.
A relieved looking Yojizo Trismegistus 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 162 Beat The Man 4
Date: Jun 25, 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 London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Quinn Barnett! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Enzo Gabriel Velasco!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Phil Schofield and Chris Edwards.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Velasco fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Barnett could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#TD2#
Velasco drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Barnett (0) vs (4) Velasco
Barnett tries to improve position but can't.
Barnett is working hard here to advance position.
Velasco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnett keeps working. #SUB2#
Velasco working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Velasco trying to control the position but Barnett is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnett tries to buck Velasco off but Velasco is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Velasco is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Barnett has escaped the position, nice work there.
Barnett is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Velasco's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Barnett is looking for a sweep. Velasco is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Velasco seems to be looking for submissions.
Barnett wants to improve his position but Velasco is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Velasco seems to be working for a kimura but Barnett defends the submission attempt.
Barnett slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
Velasco slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnett (0) vs (7) Velasco
You can see the frustration on Barnett's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Barnett prevents Velasco from moving into mount.
Barnett manages to work his way to half guard, despite Velasco's best efforts.#SUB2#
Velasco is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Velasco wants to free his trapped foot but Barnett is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Barnett is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Velasco's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Velasco's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnett (4) vs (7) Velasco
Velasco turns into Barnett and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnett (4) vs (9) Velasco
Velasco won't allow Barnett to sweep him here.
Velasco slips nicely into half guard.
Barnett is looking for a sweep. Velasco is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Velasco is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barnett is just riding it out for now. Velasco eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Velasco is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4##SUB2#
Velasco is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Barnett sees it coming and defends easily.
Barnett is trying to get back to full guard.
Velasco wants to pass the guard but Barnett is defending well.
Barnett moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Barnett pulls Velasco in to control the position.
Velasco is pushing down on Barnett's leg trying to pass to half guard. Barnett is fighting to maintain full guard but Velasco has managed to sneak the leg through.#T5#
Velasco tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barnett knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Barnett makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Barnett.
Barnett keeping moving, preventing Velasco from controlling successfully.
Velasco preventing the sweep.
Barnett controls Velasco momentarily but Velasco frees himself.
Barnett wants to sweep here but Velasco controlling him for the moment.
Barnett trying to control the position.
Velasco wants to control from the top but Barnett keeps moving. #T6#
Velasco wants to pass the guard but Barnett is keeping the position.
Velasco passes Barnett's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Velasco is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Barnett doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Velasco.
Barnett is looking to improve his position.
#T7#
Barnett moves into full guard.
Velasco trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Velasco stopping the sweep attempt from Barnett.
Barnett keeping moving, preventing Velasco from controlling successfully.
Barnett is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Velasco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnett is keeping the position for now. #T8#
Velasco wants to control from the top but Barnett keeps moving.
Barnett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Velasco is one step ahead there.
Velasco wants to control from the top but Barnett keeps moving. #SUB2#
Velasco drops back looking for a leg! Barnett is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Barnett manages to kick Velasco off! Velasco jumps back into Barnett's guard.
Barnett keeping moving, preventing Velasco from controlling successfully. #T9##SUB2#
Velasco 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.
Barnett lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnett (6) vs (9) Velasco
Barnett wants to control from the top but Velasco keeps moving.
Barnett will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Velasco wants to sweep here but Barnett controlling him for the moment.
Barnett wants to pass the guard but Velasco is keeping the position.
Velasco 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.#T10#
Barnett passes into half guard.
Velasco is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Barnett's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Barnett's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnett (6) vs (13) Velasco
Barnett rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Barnett controlling the position well.
Velasco wants to free his trapped foot but Barnett is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Velasco seems to be looking for submissions.
Still in half guard, Velasco seems content to control.#T11#
Velasco trying to mount his opponent but Barnett defends it. #SUB#
Barnett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Barnett manages to get to full guard.
Barnett controlling the position.
Velasco looking to pass the guard.
Velasco wants to control from the top but Barnett keeps moving.
Velasco looking to pass the guard. #T12#
Velasco trying to control but Barnett is working from the bottom.
Velasco trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnett keeping moving, preventing Velasco from controlling successfully.
Velasco is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Velasco passes Barnett's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T13#
Velasco is looking to take a break and control but Barnett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Velasco is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Barnett tries to get to full guard but Velasco has control of the leg.
Velasco tries to pass to full mount but Barnett defends it.
Barnett is looking for a sweep. Velasco is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Velasco is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T14#
Barnett trying to control but Velasco postures up.
Barnett has his hands clasped together around Velasco's back. He's all about the action.
Barnett works his way to full guard. Good work.
Barnett wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Velasco trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Velasco got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barnett has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Velasco has managed to get both his arms back between Barnett's legs - danger averted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Velasco wins on points by 13 to 6.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Enzo Gabriel Velasco made sure he mentioned BRAZEN - Fight Gear, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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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 London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Quinn Barnett! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Rory Gallagher!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Eddie Farnsworth and Jorge Garcia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Gallagher tries to sprawl but Barnett drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnett (2) vs (0) Gallagher
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Barnett in particular looking to stall.
Barnett moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnett (5) vs (0) Gallagher
Barnett is looking to take a break and control but Gallagher is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gallagher seems a little lost for a moment, as Barnett dominates the positioning.
Barnett could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB#
Barnett is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gallagher has escaped the position, nice work there.
Barnett moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
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.#SUB#
Barnett wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gallagher, who protects the arm well. #T1##SUB#
Barnett is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gallagher knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gallagher looks winded!
You can see the frustration on Gallagher's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Barnett looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Barnett taking a breather here. #SUB#
Barnett thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
Gallagher is looking for a sweep.
Barnett takes a little break here. Gallagher wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Barnett is looking to take a break and control but Gallagher is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Barnett controlling the position.
Barnett trying to control the position but Gallagher is working away.
Barnett controls the position from side control.#SUB#
Barnett swings around for an armbar but Gallagher sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Barnett's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnett (5) vs (2) Gallagher
Barnett has his hands on Gallagher's head, controlling the position.
Barnett manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gallagher manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnett (7) vs (2) Gallagher#T4#
Barnett is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Barnett wants to pass the guard but Gallagher is keeping the position.
Barnett content to stall in guard here.
Barnett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Gallagher is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Barnett pushing down on Gallagher's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T5#
Gallagher is not content to let Barnett control the position.
Barnett frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnett (10) vs (2) Gallagher
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnett fails to move to back control.
Gallagher is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Barnett has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Barnett (13) vs (2) Gallagher#SUB#
Gallagher is trying to defend against the choke here but Barnett has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Barnett Tightens the hold and Gallagher taps out furiously! Barnett displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Quinn Barnett!
An out of breath Quinn Barnett 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:
SSG 146 Cheese vs Chai
Date: May 21, 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 0 wins and 3 losses; Matthieu Lefevre! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Quinn Barnett!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Barnett bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lefevre (0) vs (4) Barnett
Lefevre gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Barnett is working for a kimura but Lefevre is defending it quite comfortably.
Lefevre is trying to get back to full guard.
Barnett trying to mount his opponent but Lefevre defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lefevre trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Barnett is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1#
Barnett is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Barnett seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lefevre does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Barnett stalling away here and it's allowed Lefevre to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Barnett trying to control but Lefevre is working from the bottom.
Lefevre has Barnett pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Barnett is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lefevre is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lefevre has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lefevre (2) vs (4) Barnett#T2#
Lefevre trying to control but Barnett is working from the bottom.
Lefevre content to stall in guard here.
Barnett should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#SUB2#
Barnett looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lefevre passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lefevre (5) vs (4) Barnett
Lefevre gets to mount! Barnett was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lefevre (7) vs (4) Barnett#T3#
Barnett can't escape the position.
Lefevre controlling the pace for now.
Barnett tries to hold on but Lefevre pushes him away.
Lefevre controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnett is in all sorts of trouble here.
Barnett gets back to half guard.#T4#
Barnett wants to get back to full guard.
Lefevre wants to take a breather but Barnett is having none of it.
Barnett trying to hold on to Lefevre's head to control him but Lefevre postures up.
#SUB#
Lefevre wants to work for an arm triangle but Barnett is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lefevre passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lefevre (10) vs (4) Barnett
You can see the frustration on Barnett's face as Lefevre controls the position. #T5#
Barnett tries to bench press Lefevre off him but Lefevre keeps the position.
Lefevre is looking to take a break and control but Barnett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Barnett's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lefevre wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnett keeps working.
Lefevre is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Barnett is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Barnett is trying to improve his position.
Lefevre controlling from side mount. #T6##SUB#
Lefevre is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Barnett is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnett is looking to regain half guard here but Lefevre keeps moving and retains side control.
Barnett is trying to control Lefevre's posture but Lefevre avoids it. #T7#
Barnett tries to bench press Lefevre off him but Lefevre keeps the position.
Lefevre wants to control but Barnett is keeping him busy.
Barnett stops Lefevre from passing to mount.
Lefevre moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lefevre (12) vs (4) Barnett
Lefevre can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Barnett is looking to escape.
Barnett regains half guard.#T8#
Barnett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Barnett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Barnett is refusing to be controlled, as Lefevre sits in half guard.
Barnett is looking to improve his position.
Barnett works his way to full guard. Good work.#T9##SUB2#
Barnett looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lefevre has picked Barnett up and slammed him! Barnett can't keep hold of the triangle and Lefevre manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lefevre (15) vs (4) Barnett
Lefevre is looking to take a break and control but Barnett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barnett prevents Lefevre from improving position.
Lefevre trying to control the action but Barnett is working from the bottom.
Lefevre working away.
Lefevre is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T10#
Lefevre trying to control the position but Barnett is working away.
Lefevre in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Barnett tries to buck Lefevre off but Lefevre is having none of it.
Lefevre works to advance to full mount. Barnett defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lefevre (17) vs (4) Barnett#T11#
Barnett keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lefevre wants to control the pace but Barnett is squirming around nicely.
Lefevre controlling from the full mount.
Barnett tries to lock up and control but Lefevre gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Barnett tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lefevre controlling the pace for now. #T12#
Barnett is trying desperately to improve position.
Lefevre avoids the attempt from Barnett to control.
Lefevre manages to capitalize on a mistake by Barnett to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Lefevre (20) vs (4) Barnett
Lefevre biding his time, looking for the opening.
Barnett turns into Lefevre and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lefevre (20) vs (6) Barnett
Barnett trying to control but Lefevre is working from the bottom.
Lefevre not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T13#
Lefevre is adopting a defensive guard.
Barnett trying to control but Lefevre is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Barnett avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Barnett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lefevre is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T14#
Barnett looking to sit in guard and control but Lefevre gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lefevre (22) vs (6) Barnett
Barnett working a defensive guard but Lefevre manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lefevre (25) vs (6) Barnett
Lefevre trying to control the position but Barnett is working away.
You can see the frustration on Barnett's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Barnett tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lefevre wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lefevre passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Barnett! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lefevre (27) vs (6) Barnett
Lefevre manages to capitalize on a mistake by Barnett to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Lefevre (30) vs (6) Barnett
And that's the end of the fight!
Lefevre takes the fight on points by 30 to 6. |
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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 London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Quinn Barnett! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Bob Probert!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Probert shoots in for a takedown but Barnett shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Probert looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Barnett clinches.
Probert is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Probert manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
Probert looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Probert keeping moving, preventing Barnett from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Probert is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnett (0) vs (2) Probert
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Probert trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnett working a defensive guard here.
Barnett wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Probert controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Barnett has an active guard here but Probert has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Probert is working for a kimura but Barnett is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Probert is looking for a kimura here.
Barnett manages to get to full guard.
#T2##SUB2#
Probert thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Barnett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Probert is one step ahead there.
Probert slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnett (0) vs (5) Probert#SUB2#
Probert is trying to get an arm triangle but Barnett is defending well.
Barnett might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Barnett is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Barnett is working hard here to advance position.
Probert has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnett (0) vs (7) Probert#SUB2#
Probert looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Barnett tries to hold on but Probert postures up.
Barnett is squirming around, avoiding Probert's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnett tries to reverse the position but Probert maintains control.#T4#
Probert is looking to work his way around to Barnett's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Barnett is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB2#
Probert working for a guillotine from mount but Barnett is in no mood to give up.
Barnett is controlling an arm, preventing Probert from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Barnett is wriggling around trying to escape.
Probert sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
Probert wants to finish this one by submission but Barnett is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Probert. #T5#
Barnett is trying to escape the mount.
Barnett could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Barnett gets back to half guard.
Barnett wants to control but Probert is keeping busy.
Barnett is looking for a sweep. Probert is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barnett is staying active underneath Probert, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Probert with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Probert is keen to just control but Barnett is a slippery customer.#T6#
Barnett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnett is not content to let Probert control the position.
Barnett won't allow Probert to pass to mount.
Barnett wants to improve his position but Probert is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Probert is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Barnett trying to control here.
#T7##SUB2#
Probert is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Probert is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barnett is just riding it out for now. Probert eventually gives up the hold.
Barnett has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Probert is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Probert wants to work for an arm triangle but Barnett is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T8##SUB2#
Probert maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Barnett could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Probert has cracked it and Barnett is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Probert!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bob Probert! |
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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 0 wins and 0 losses; Jeannot Mondiou! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Quinn Barnett!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Bruno Lombardi and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mondiou tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Barnett defends well and Mondiou ends up having to push Barnett into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Barnett is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mondiou is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Barnett pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Barnett should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#TD2#
Barnett has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Mondiou is trying to keep an underhook but Barnett manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mondiou (0) vs (2) Barnett
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mondiou wants to control but Barnett is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Barnett works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mondiou (0) vs (5) Barnett
Barnett wants to take Mondiou's back but he can't do it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mondiou is trying to escape the mount.
Mondiou wants to hold on but Barnett pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Mondiou regains half guard.
Mondiou is looking for a sweep. Barnett is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Barnett 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.
Barnett prevents Mondiou from improving his position.
Barnett tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mondiou knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mondiou is looking for a sweep. Barnett is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnett wants to pass to mount but Mondiou is defending the position. #T2#
Barnett frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Mondiou (0) vs (8) Barnett
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mondiou is trying desperately to improve position.
Barnett trying to control but Mondiou is having none of it.
Mondiou can't escape the position.
Mondiou 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.#SUB2#
Barnett is working for a kimura but Mondiou is defending it quite comfortably.
Barnett looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Mondiou is looking to improve his position.
Barnett frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Mondiou (0) vs (11) Barnett
Mondiou is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Barnett jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Mondiou manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Barnett taking a break here but Mondiou is having none of it and regains half guard.
Barnett is thwarting Mondiou's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Mondiou wants to improve his position but Barnett is controlling well.
Mondiou is trying to control but can't.
Mondiou gets full guard.#SUB#
Mondiou had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barnett defends it easily.#SUB#
Mondiou looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mondiou is breathing heavily.
Barnett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnett works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mondiou wants to get back to full guard.
Barnett slows the pace down in half guard.
Mondiou won't allow Barnett to pass to mount. #T5#
Mondiou is looking for a sweep. Barnett is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barnett wants to control but Mondiou is keeping him busy.
Mondiou wants to improve his position but Barnett is controlling well.
Barnett is pressing down on Mondiou's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mondiou is holding on for now.
Mondiou is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Barnett is looking for a kimura but Mondiou is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barnett to get the leverage.
Mondiou is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Barnett is pressing down on Mondiou's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mondiou is holding on for now.
Barnett is trying to control the action in half guard but Mondiou is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T6##SUB2#
Barnett seems to be looking for submissions.
Mondiou controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Barnett looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mondiou is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnett looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mondiou tries to get to full guard but Barnett has control of the leg. #T7#
Barnett trying to control the action but Mondiou is working from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mondiou manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mondiou lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondiou (2) vs (11) Barnett
Barnett keeping full guard, as Mondiou tries to pass. #SUB2#
Barnett looking for a guillotine here but Mondiou defends easily.
Barnett working a defensive guard here.
#T8#
Barnett manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mondiou manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondiou (2) vs (13) Barnett
Barnett wants to pass the guard but Mondiou is keeping the position.
Mondiou looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Barnett puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Mondiou tries to roll over but Barnett keeps him under control.
Mondiou wants to control but Barnett is keeping busy.
Mondiou tries to roll over but Barnett keeps him under control.
Barnett wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mondiou keeps working.
Barnett perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T9##SUB2#
Barnett wants to work for an arm triangle but Mondiou is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mondiou is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mondiou won't allow Barnett to pass to mount.
Barnett trying to control the action but Mondiou is working from the bottom.
Mondiou makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mondiou.
Barnett wants to control from the top but Mondiou keeps moving. #SUB#
Mondiou has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barnett can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T10#
Mondiou looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Barnett puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Barnett tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mondiou knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Barnett 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.
Mondiou is trying to get back to full guard.#T11#
Barnett wants to take a breather but Mondiou is having none of it.
Mondiou tries to roll over but Barnett keeps him under control.
Barnett looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Barnett passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mondiou! Score +3 for passing guard: Mondiou (2) vs (16) Barnett
Mondiou manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Barnett sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T12#
Barnett is looking to advance position but Mondiou won't allow it. #SUB2#
Barnett is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mondiou has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mondiou regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Mondiou looking for a guillotine here but Barnett defends easily.
Mondiou wants to sweep but no luck.
Mondiou trying to control the position.
#T13#
Barnett pushing down on Mondiou's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Barnett prevents Mondiou from improving his position.
Barnett passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mondiou! Score +3 for passing guard: Mondiou (2) vs (19) Barnett#SUB2#
Barnett is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Barnett extends the arm and Mondiou is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Quinn Barnett! |
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